| Issue ID | 672383 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10225512 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | FREESTAR |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 23/04/05 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I have a 2005 ford freestar that needs a transmission. I was driving to work today and out of no where my van stopped driving. The engine was on but the van wouldn't move. I was just about to get onto interstate 95 (about 100 feet from on ramp) i could have been killed my children could have been killed. My car wouldn't move at all!!! I was scared to death. I have read many complaints today about the transmission problem with ford freestars. I can't believe that there has been no recall. I will cost me $3,000 dollars to have this fixed. I have 4 children, where do i get this money from? I have my van at a garage that we go to for regular maintenance. They are telling me there is no warranty on this van. How does this van just up and die when it is 3 years old with 55,000 mile on it and ford is not responsible for anything? |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 55000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | BALTIMORE, MD |
| VIN pattern | 2FMZA57665BXXXXXX |
| 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 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 30 |
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