| Issue ID | 834220 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10371957 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | FREESTAR |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 17/11/10 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | While driving approx. 70 mph on the freeway with out warning the power to the wheels ceased to work. The engine would rev up but there was no power going to the wheels. We were able to coast to the side where we had to be towed. The torque converter had to be replaced at a large cost. The failure happened at approx. 100,000 miles. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 100000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | TREVOR, WI |
| VIN pattern | 2FMDA58224BXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
| 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 |
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| Vehicle speed | 70 |
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