| Issue ID | 822749 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10360880 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | FREESTAR |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 08/09/10 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CON |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 2005 ford freestar. Consumer states problems with torque converter *tgw the consumer stated while driving 70 mph, suddenly the vehicle began to slow down and the tachometer was racing. The repair shop informed the consumer the cost to replace the torque converter would be $1,300. 00 *jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | CONSUMER LETTER |
| City and State | CHERRYVALE, KS |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| 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? | |
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| Date of purchase | 01/12/09 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 70 |
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| Type of child seat code | |
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