| Issue ID | 876597 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10420028 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | FREESTAR |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 17/07/11 |
| Component | STRUCTURE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford freestar. The contact stated that the side panel that held the back seat bracket was corroded. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who verified the failure and stated that the panel needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 97,500 and the current mileage was 98,600. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 97500 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | FOND DU LAC, WI |
| VIN pattern | 2FMDA58214BXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
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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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