| Issue ID | 630493 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10191068 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | FREESTAR |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 01/04/07 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONEN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2004 ford freestar. While driving speeds ranging from 50 to 60mph, there is a grinding noise and the brake pedal is extended to the floorboard when depressed. The dealer stated that the rear calipers needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. Approximately one week later she experienced the same failure. The contact stated that the problem has occurred on 4 occasions and it is worse when it is raining. The current and failure mileage were 9,558. The consumer has provided a copy of repair invoice. Updated 06/07/07 |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 9558 |
| Number of Occurences | 4 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | UNION, NJ |
| VIN pattern | 2FMZA57694BXXXXXX |
| 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 | 21/04/06 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | U |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 50 |
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| Dealer's name | FORDWORLD OF ROSELLE |
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