| Issue ID | 960982 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10494512 |
| Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | FREESTAR |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 19/01/10 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Engine stutters, won't run steady, idles over 2000rpm in neutral, continually dies, when engine dies steering hard(naturally), won't go in reverse, this problem causes numerous problems that are not safe when it does it on the road. The problem is apparently in moisture in the pcm. Torque converter was replaced in 2012. Has not done the problem for a year and did it again today( has not rained in more than a week) just going down the road and starts cutting out and dies! Has done this many times since 2010. Ford knows about it! Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6). |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 102455 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | BROKEN ARROW, OK |
| VIN pattern | 2FTZA54625BXXXXXX |
| 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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