| Issue ID | 900718 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10442809 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | FREESTAR |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 07/01/12 |
| Component | SEATS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Son commented that rear seat was not properly latched down. Inspection showed that driver-side rear seat anchor was latched to the seat, but the anchor was no longer attached to the vehicle body. Had also been noticing that during right hand turns, driver side rear wheel makes loud rubbing sound. Had son shift weight to the right (to push seat away from loose anchor) and sound stopped. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 169000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | CALIFORNIA, MD |
| VIN pattern | 2FMZA52294BXXXXXX |
| 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 | |
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| 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 | 0 |
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