| Issue ID | 965941 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10499681 |
| Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | FREESTAR |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 20/02/13 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Severe rust issues plague the frame, jack points, and rear frame (spare tire storage area). The spare tire wheel looks as if it has never had paint on it there is so much rust. We just purchased the vehicle a few days ago and are currently working with the ford dealer to hopefully get the problem corrected. We did not realize the severe rust issues prior to purchase. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 22500 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | STRASBURG, PA |
| VIN pattern | 2FMDA52274BXXXXXX |
| 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 |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
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