| Issue ID | 728335 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10274601 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | FREESTAR |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 18/06/09 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CON |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford freestar. While driving between 45-50 mph, the contact attempted to merge and the vehicle shut off without warning. She managed to pull the vehicle over to the shoulder of the road. In addition, the vehicle will not operate in drive or reverse. The dealer stated that the input shaft torque converter failed. The estimated cost for repair was $3,300. The current and failure mileages were 45,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 45000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | ROSELL, NJ |
| VIN pattern | 2FMDA52245BXXXXXX |
| 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 |
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| Vehicle speed | 45 |
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