| Issue ID | 844876 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10383149 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | FREESTAR |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 26/08/10 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Power steering hose leaking and causing smoke and loss of turning power. Power steering fluid leaks out of the low pressure line and on to the exhaust manifold. Corrected in february 2011 by replacing the rack and pinion, power steering pump and low pressure hose to the cooler. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 200000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | BRIDGEPORT, CT |
| VIN pattern | 2FMDA51634BXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
| Transmission type | |
| Vehicle speed | 45 |
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