| Issue ID | 493942 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10082628 |
| Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | FREESTAR |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 16/07/04 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | My left inner brake pad fell apart and almost caused an accident.. My left brake was locked up on inner side. Dealer put new pads and fixed rotor on my 2004 freestar. Also excessive front brake noise and squeal . *ak |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 1650 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | MESA, AZ |
| VIN pattern | 2FMZA50634BXXXXXX |
| 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 | 02/02/04 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 39 |
| Drive train type | AWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 40 |
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