| Issue ID | 765727 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10310425 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | FREESTAR |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 08/02/10 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 2004 ford freestar 'died' completely unexpectedly and without warning on the freeway (i-94 eastbound, clinton twp. Mi). My husband was very fortunate to have been so near an off ramp that he could coast down. The problem was the transmission, which we've had to have rebuilt after only 62,000 miles. I have since found out that there have been hundreds of complaints about this problem, as it seems to be an issue with the 2004 freestar. It cost us $2000 to have repaired... A hardship in this tough economy. I do not have the old parts. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 63486 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | ST. CLAIR SHORES, MI |
| VIN pattern | 2FMZA58254BXXXXXX |
| 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 | 70 |
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