| Issue ID | 729462 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10275507 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | FREESTAR |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 30/06/09 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford freestar. While driving uphill at 25 mph, the vehicle began to roll backwards halfway up the hill. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the transmission needed to be replaced at 39,000 miles. The manufacturer stated that he was out of luck and would have to pay for the repair. The contact was given a $500 rebate towards a new vehicle. The failure mileage was 39,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 39000 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | SYCRACUSE, NY |
| VIN pattern | 2FMDA52275BXXXXXX |
| 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 | 25 |
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