| Issue ID | 893265 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10436592 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | FREESTAR |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 17/11/11 |
| Component | SEATS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford freestar. While the vehicle was parked the contact lowered the third row seating to the floor when he noticed the safety latch attached to the rear wheel wells was corroded from the inside out and were fractured. The contact stated the third row seat could not be used because it would be unsafe in the event of a rear end collision. The dealer was made aware of the failure and refused to inspect the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 92,300. Updated 12/20/11*lj updated 01/19/12 |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 92300 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | NIANTIC, CT |
| 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? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 26/02/10 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 0 |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | VALENTI FORD INC |
| Dealer's telephone number | 860-536-4931 |
| Dealer's city | MYSTIC |
| Dealer's state code | CT |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 06355 |