| Issue ID | 629243 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10190120 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | FREESTAR |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 14/04/07 |
| Component | WHEELS:CAP/COVER/HUB |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2004 ford freestar. While driving over 35 mph, the vehicle made a loud whistling noise. The noise stopped when the steering wheel was turned to the left or right. The contact stated that she experienced the same failure as noted in recall # 04v446000 (wheels:cap/cover/hub). The dealer stated that her vin was not included in the recall. The vehicle has not been taken in for diagnosis. The current mileage is 29,000 and failure mileage was 27,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 27000 |
| Number of Occurences | 100 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | BROOKLYN, NY |
| VIN pattern | 2FMZ851604BXXXXXX |
| 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 | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 35 |
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