| Issue ID | 666757 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10220984 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | FREESTAR |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 01/12/05 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Excessive front brake noise. Sometimes accompanied by a grinding noise. I can not begin to describe how loud this is. It is not even near the level of normal brake squealing. Dealership reports that nothing is wrong with the braking system. There has got to be some type of defect in the workmanship of this braking system and the manufacturer should be held accountable. This has been on going since purchase of vehicle. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 9000 |
| Number of Occurences | 100 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | LITCHFIELD PARK, AZ |
| VIN pattern | 2FMZA52224BXXXXXX |
| 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 | 17/10/04 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| 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 | RAABE FORD |
| Dealer's telephone number | 419-692-0055 |
| Dealer's city | DELPHOS |
| Dealer's state code | OH |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 45833 |