| Issue ID | 648763 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10206545 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | FREESTAR |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 15/04/07 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2004 ford freestar. There is a restriction that prevents the steering wheel from turning left or right properly. On august 31, 2007, the vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that nothing was wrong with the steering wheel; however, the wheel has become even harder to turn. The contact has not taken the vehicle back to the dealer. The current mileage was 102,000 and failure mileage was 94,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 94000 |
| Number of Occurences | 2 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | MESA, AZ |
| VIN pattern | 2FMZA51674BXXXXXX |
| 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 | 04/04/07 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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| Type of child seat code | |
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| Dealer's name | COURTESY CHEVROLET |
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