| Issue ID | 701494 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10249347 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | FREESTAR |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 14/11/08 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2004 ford freestar. While driving approximately 45 mph on normal road conditions, the vehicle hesitated when the accelerator pedal was depressed. Suddenly, the transmission failed without warning. Roadside assistance was called to the scene and the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The transmission torque component was determined to be the cause of the failure. The contact was concerned of the safety risk involved. The current and failure mileages were 68,000. Updated 12/15/08. *lj updated 12/15/08. *jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 68000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | COLUMBUS , OH |
| VIN pattern | 2FMZA50674BXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 45 |
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| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | WALTER'S ALTERNATIVE CARS |
| Dealer's telephone number | |
| Dealer's city | CANAL WINCHESTER |
| Dealer's state code | |
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