| Issue ID | 850656 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10392803 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | FREESTAR |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 11/03/11 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CON |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestar. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph, the vehicle suddenly lost power abnormally with an increase in engine rpms. The vehicle was then towed to an independent mechanic where he was advised that the torque converter, shaft and a pump would need replacing. The vehicle was repaired for all components. The failure and current mileage was approximately 146,000. Updated 05/24/11*lj updated 05/26/11 |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 146000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | KEWANEE, IL |
| VIN pattern | 2FMZA51605BXXXXXX |
| 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 | 01/07/06 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | |
| Drive train type | |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 45 |
| 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 | GUSTASON FORD |
| Dealer's telephone number | 309-932-3710 |
| Dealer's city | KEWANEE |
| Dealer's state code | IL |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 61443 |