| Issue ID | 720487 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10265685 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | FREESTAR |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 20/07/08 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | While driving on straight and level highway at @ 50 mph experienced sudden transmission failure in 2004 ford freestar; basic symptom was sense that transmission was suddenly shifted into neutral. After pulling off highway and coming to full stop was unable to get transmission to respond in any gear setting. Was required to call a tow truck; repair required full transmission replacement. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 76000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | HUNTSVILLE, AL |
| VIN pattern | 2FMZA51684BXXXXXX |
| 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 | 50 |
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