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2004 Ford FREESTAR Steering Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	718646
Internal NHTSA #	10263998
Manufacurer	FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Brand	FORD
Model	FREESTAR
Model Year	2004
File date	29/03/09
Component	STEERING
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Purchased a ford freestar in 2004. Last july ,i noticed puddles of oil in my driveway and a kick in the wheel when turning. Proceeded to my mechanic,on an emergency basis,and found out that it had to be fixed immediately. It turned out to be the rack and pinion. I checked the recall list with nhtsa and found that ford recalled approximately 34,000 cars with the problem. The report indicated that the linking fluid good cause smoke. My vin number did not match the recall list. Just recently(march,2009),i started hearing screeching sounds coming from the car. It would subside when going around curbs etc.. Turning the wheel slightly -would eliminate the sound. Again,i checked recalls and found recalls for hub problems. If not fixed the wheel attached to the axle would caused steering difficulty and a possible crash. Checked recall vin number and it did not match. Contacted ford problem bureau and registered a complaint. I have presently 23,500 miles. I have registered a complaint with the federal trade commission. I believe that there are other 2004 ford freestars with the same problem. The car cannot be driven for fear of an immediate mechanical break down. Ford should step forward and correct the situation for those owners who have spent money to repair the problems. I cannot sell the vehicle. How can i imposition others! I 'm glad there wasn't a negative occurrence where injuries existed. As a senior citizen,cost of continuous repairs and the safety issue prevails.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	23500
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	FLORHAM PARK, NJ
VIN pattern	XXXXXX
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	07/08/26
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
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Vehicle speed	30
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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2004 Ford FREESTAR Steering Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2004 Ford FREESTAR Steering Problems, Complaints and Defects

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