| Issue ID | 824028 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10362105 |
| 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 | 1. No event leading up to failure. 2. Transmission (all gears) failed while traveling on highway approaching busy intersection. 3. Torque converter, filter kit, front seal replaced by certified transmission company. Vehicle operated for 35 days, and then the transmission failed again while traveling up a street incline within city almost causing a crash. Old torque converter not available. The transmission on this vehicle has severe defects and must be recalled! |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 108985 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | WELLMAN, IA |
| VIN pattern | 2FMZA57624BXXXXXX |
| 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 |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
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| Vehicle speed | 50 |
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