| Issue ID | 724541 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10269371 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | FREESTAR |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 15/03/09 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The issue i am having is with a 2004 ford freestar. I was driving on i35e, in st paul, mn, at about 70-75 mph when without warning the transmission quit. I would push the pedal and the engine would rev up, but the van didn't move. I was in the left lane and had to move over to the next off ramp, while the van was slowing down. We were almost rearended twice while trying to move over. I was driving and had my 2 kids and my wife (who was pregnant at the time) in the van with me. It happened in march, so it was still cold out. I had this van for about 3 years now, and never had an issue with it. I still like the van and am still a ford guy. I am just disappointed with the fact that they won't resolve the issue. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 71000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | EAGAN, MN |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 75 |
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