| Issue ID | 683888 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10234797 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | FREESTAR |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 15/01/08 |
| Component | WHEELS:CAP/COVER/HUB |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2004 ford freestar. The contact stated that the front wheel assembly screeched at a really high pitch, similar to a screaming sound. The issue occurred at least 50% of the time when the vehicle was driven at various speeds. The noise stopped when the steering wheel was turned, but would start again when the wheel was straightened. The vehicle has not been taken to the dealer. The contact was informed that her vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 04v446000 (wheels:cap/cover/hub). The current mileage was 100,187 and failure mileage was approximately 75,000. Updated 08/04/08. *lj updated 08/06/08 |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 75000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | BARNEGAT, NJ |
| VIN pattern | 2FMZA57634BXXXXXX |
| 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 | 14/01/05 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | |
| 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 | BLUE KNOB AUTO INC |
| Dealer's telephone number | |
| Dealer's city | DUNCANSVILLE |
| Dealer's state code | PA |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 16635 |