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2004 Ford FREESTAR Power Train Automatic Transmission Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	802355
Internal NHTSA #	10343529
Manufacurer	FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Brand	FORD
Model	FREESTAR
Model Year	2004
File date	09/07/10
Component	POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	How long will it be before nhtsa holds ford company responsible for the costs of repairs to ford freestar minivans experiencing torque converter and subsequent transmission defects. This is a dangerous defect. Do we need to wait until a child, mother or father is killed. This is primarily a family vehicle or handicapped accessible vehicle, therefore it is an urgent matter, my daughters 2004 freestar lost gear engagement while she was leaving for work. Thankfully she was only in the driveway. 2 miles further and she would have been on a major interstate and traveling at speeds of 55-65 mph with other vehicles. Her van suddenly stopped moving forward, and instead the engine revved as she was accelerating. The van rolled backward as if in neutral. We were unable to engage any gears. Only park engaged. It was towed to a ford dealership for diagnosis. We were told it needed a new transmission and there were "pieces" all over the inside of the transmission. There was no explanation as to what those pieces were. After reading all the complaints on freestar torque converters and transmissions, i am convinced those pieces are the splies from the torque converter. There were no warnings, no prior operational issues or performance symptoms typical of transmission problems - no slipping, no slamming. This sudden loss of momentum is a serious, life threatening problem. If it occurs on a highway, there is the potential of another vehicle slamming into the back of it at a high rate of speed. Ford needs to be responsible for this defect by issuing an immediate recall and replacing all torque converters and transmissions on these vehicles and reimbursement for those already replaced. Unfortunately until the source of the torque converter problem is addressed, those who have already replaced them face the possibility of future failure. They are being replaced with the same poor quality part. Step up nhtsa and address this immediately with ford before a life is lost.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	52000
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	ROARING BROOK TWP, PA
VIN pattern	2FMZA52254BXXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
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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	15
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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2004 Ford FREESTAR Power Train Automatic Transmission Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2004 Ford FREESTAR Power Train Automatic Transmission Problems, Complaints and Defects

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