| Issue ID | 1423702 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11045266 |
| Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | FREESTAR |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 02/11/17 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | While in motion the vehicle transaxle light comes on. The vehicle sticks in first gear while in motion or it slips from the stationary position and when in reverse. The transmission shop stated it was the torque converter. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 183000 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | SHELBY, NC |
| VIN pattern | 2FMZA52274BXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
| No. of injured persons | |
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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 | 45 |
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| Was defective tire repaired? | |
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| Type of child seat code | |
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