| Issue ID | 1284029 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10865464 |
| Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | FREESTAR |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 15/05/16 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Despite the recall of the torque converter and replacement of part, it failed again. The vehicle lost ability to use it after a soccer game. It started, but wouldn't drive before loosing all power. It woudn't go in reverse and had to be towed. This is the 2nd vehicle of the same model to do it that i owned. This could have led to an accident, since i was heading to the interstate with my children in the car. I am concerned the part should be replaced again due to either a faulty part or the way it works with other parts. This is a financial burden on people that own these vehicles. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 225000 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | DES MOINES, IA |
| VIN pattern | 2FMDA58284BXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| 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 | 0 |
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