| Issue ID | 1476226 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11103431 |
| Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | FREESTAR |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 18/06/18 |
| Component | STRUCTURE: FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELD |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford freestar. When the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for an inspection, the vehicle failed the inspection due to excessive corrosion of the front frame. The contact called l. B. Smith ford-lincoln, inc. At 717-761-6700 (located at 1100 market st, lemoyne, pa 17043) where it was diagnosed that the frame needed to be replaced. The contact took the vehicle to two different independent mechanics to obtain some estimates. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer stated that there was no recall and referred the contact to nhtsa. The failure mileage was approximately 118,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 118000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | HARRISBURG, PA |
| VIN pattern | 2FMZA57624BXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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