| Issue ID | 913247 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10452987 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | FREESTAR |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 01/12/09 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford freestar. The contact stated that while driving 60 mph, the vehicle stopped accelerating. The contact safely coasted to a stop where the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The torque converter was replaced by the mechanic however, the failure recurred eleven months later. The vehicle was towed back to the mechanic where the torque converter was replaced a second time. The same failure recurred approximately one year later. The vehicle was in the process of being towed back to the mechanic for a third repair. The manufacturer was made aware and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was unknown. The vin was not available. |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | BRANDON, MS |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| 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? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 60 |
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