| Issue ID | 811617 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10351475 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | FREESTAR |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 24/08/10 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Start vehicle, it dies. Again i start it, rev. The engine and manage to keep it going so i pull out of driveway and it dies while i am driving. From the info. I gather it is the torque converter. The same problem happened to me 3 months ago and we thought it was solved. I am now reading this is common occurrence. I contacted ford and they told me there have been no reports of such things happening. No "programs" created(ongoing complaints to address the problems) or recalls in regards to the transmission or torque. I have two kids and both times they were in the vehicle with me. I am thankful we weren't hurt. I cannot believe ford is not taking any ownership in this problem!! |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 157516 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | RUSSELL, 00 |
| VIN pattern | 2FMZA56254BXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
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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 | 50 |
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