| Issue ID | 717750 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10263156 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | FREESTAR |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 20/03/09 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | While accelerating onto the freeway, the transmission failed completely. We were forced to coast off of the freeway into an abandoned weigh-station. The transmission was completely inoperable as no gear would work. Vehicle towed to the dealership where it was purchased, and we are forced to replace the entire transmission unit at a cost of $3500. Vehicle has just over 82,000 miles on the odometer. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 82000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | SUGAR LAND, TX |
| VIN pattern | 2FMZA58254BXXXXXX |
| 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 | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 55 |
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