| Issue ID | 936591 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10471520 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | FREESTAR |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 29/07/12 |
| Component | WHEELS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Driver's side seat mount on third row seat failed side panel in wheel well corroded and failed displacing panel into tire sidewall. Passenger side panel showing signs of failure. Ford dealership bodyshop refuses to work on issue for fear of future liability. Dealership states that corrosion issues beyond normal. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 109000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | ABILENE , KS |
| VIN pattern | 2FMDA58244BXXXXXX |
| 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 | N |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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