| Issue ID | 1497592 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11129408 |
| Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | FREESTAR |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 03/09/18 |
| Component | STRUCTURE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford freestar. While reversing into the garage, the vehicle failed to go forward or backward. The contact noticed a pile of rust on the ground and realized that the rear of the vehicle was entirely corroded. The vehicle was taken to liberty ford of maple heights (5500 warrensville center rd, maple heights, oh 44137, (216) 662-3673) where it was diagnosed that the third row seat latch striker mounting brackets were corroded through and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 13v081000 (seats). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and did not assist. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 75000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | CLEVELAND, OH |
| VIN pattern | 2FMZA50634BXXXXXX |
| 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 |
| 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 |
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