| Issue ID | 958990 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10492220 |
| Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | FREESTAR |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 26/12/12 |
| Component | SEATS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford freestar. The contact stated that the left side of the rear seat was not bolted to the floor. The plate that was holding the seat in place was covered with rust and disconnected leaving a hole near the left rear wheel well which caused the seat to move. The plate on the right side of the seat was also covered with rust, but had not broken away from the structure of the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 119,000 and the current mileage was 119,300. Updated 02/26/13*lj the consumer stated the manufacturer was contacted but, offered no assistance. The vehicle was beyond its 5yrs corrosion warranty. Updated 03/1/2013 *js |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 119000 |
| Number of Occurences | 2 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | HOPEWELL JUNCTION, NY |
| VIN pattern | 2FMDA58204BXXXXXX |
| 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 | 30/09/04 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | |
| 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 | SUNSHINE FORD LINCOLN INC |
| Dealer's telephone number | 845-226-6927 |
| Dealer's city | NEWBURGH |
| Dealer's state code | NY |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 12550 |