| Issue ID | 982429 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10513211 |
| Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | FREESTAR |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 17/05/13 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Hi i am [xxx] was out friday at about 5. 30 when my 2004 free star van started acting up it cut off 3 time right at a light this is [xxx] just got the van 6 mos ago for 9,300 at a ford dealer in lexington nc . Maybe going to quit buying ford ect car van what ever had to call my dad to come help me the van would not run or start because of the pcm box had water on in it . Now ford don't want to do a [xxx] thing but make me pay more money just got the van for 9,300 now got to pay 1,2600 at a ford dealer in whiteville nc i don't have the money but my dad and bother is going to pay for it to get fix this time maybe sale the [xxx] 2004 free star van soon i don't want to but if i don't sale it may happen again to me . Ford need to recall this [xxx]now before someone get killed i when down the road and could not control my van and now i have brakes went out to ????? Look ford send me my money back 1,12200 to me in whiteville nc 2872 to [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6). |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 62000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | WHITEVILLE , NC |
| VIN pattern | 2FMDA52204BXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
| 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 |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
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| Vehicle speed | 60 |
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