| Issue ID | 519220 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10103766 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | FREESTAR |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 11/12/04 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPI |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Consumer states when vehicle is running excessively, and there are excessive fuel leaks. Consumer is concerned the vehicle will catch on fire. *ak when the vehicle was stopped at a traffic light the consumer noticed a smell of fuel. The consumer found a leak coming from the fuel tank onto the exhaust pipe then to the ground in large amounts. *tc |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 5200 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | ROCKFORD, MI |
| VIN pattern | 2FMDA58215BXXXXXX |
| 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 | 04/10/04 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 0 |
| 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 | IMALY CITY FORD |
| Dealer's telephone number | 810-724-5900 |
| Dealer's city | IMLAY CITY |
| Dealer's state code | MI |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 48444 |