| Issue ID | 878678 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10422668 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | FREESTAR |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 01/03/07 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford freestar. The contact stated that the vehicle would violently jerk when attempting to up shift or downshift between gears. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who informed the contact to replace the transmission. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure however, did not offer any assistance. No repairs were performed. The current mileage was 77,000 and the approximate failure mileage was unknown. |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | POUGHQUAG, NY |
| VIN pattern | 2FMDA58204BXXXXXX |
| 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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