| Issue ID | 985728 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10515484 |
| Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | FREESTAR |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 01/03/13 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford freestar. The contact stated that the steering wheel became increasingly difficult as the vehicle abnormally pulled to the right. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis and the contact was informed that there was probably something wrong with the front end suspension. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 174,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 174000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | BLACK RIVER FALLS, WI |
| VIN pattern | 2FMZA52294BXXXXXX |
| 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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