| Issue ID | 1129966 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10653834 |
| Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | FREESTAR |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 08/11/14 |
| Component | TIRES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford free star equipped with firestone bridgestone fr380 tires, tire size: p225/60/r16. The contact stated that while driving 70 mph, the rear of the vehicle began vibrating. After inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed that the tread had separated from the tires. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or private mechanic. The vehicle was driven home and the tires were not replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate vehicle failure mileage was 109,000 and tire failure mileage was 35,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 109000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | MARTINEZ, GA |
| VIN pattern | 2FMDA582X4BXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
| 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 |
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| Vehicle speed | 70 |
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