| Issue ID | 971074 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10503891 |
| Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | FREESTAR |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 18/03/13 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | This is the fourth time power train control module has gone out during rain event. This time was on a highway traveling at 45mph with passengers. The result was intermittent engine shutdown, loss of steering, and forward motion. This module has been replaced 3 other times. Two times in 2011, and two months ago in 2013. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 90000 |
| Number of Occurences | 4 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | WILMINGTON, DE |
| VIN pattern | 2FMDA58254BXXXXXX |
| 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 |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
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| Vehicle speed | 45 |
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