| Issue ID | 556577 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10133072 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | FREESTAR |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 11/08/05 |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Clicking noise once gas pedal was touched-dealer stated was front end control arm problem-very unsafe to drive -could cause crash or even death-they repair both control arms and performed wheel alignment-internet site showed recall been sent to customer concerning this problem, i never received recall notification. I own a 2004 ford freestar that at this time it has 14,000 miles on it. *jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 14000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | BELLEVILLE , NJ |
| VIN pattern | 2FMZA51614BXXXXXX |
| 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 | |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 07/09/04 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | U |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | ELITE FORD |
| Dealer's telephone number | 973-759-3000 |
| Dealer's city | BELLEVILLE |
| Dealer's state code | NJ |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 07109 |