| Issue ID | 738856 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10283802 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | FREESTAR |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 02/09/09 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | After stopping at a traffic signal, i was accelerating onto the ramp for the 70 mph dallas north tollway in frisco, texas. With absolutely no warning sign(s) before failure, i lost all drive power. Fortunately, i had enough momentum that i was able to coast to the side of the ramp, and was just barely able to avoid becoming a traffic hazard. I could rev my engine, but there was no power transferred to the wheels, no matter which gears i tried... Forward or reverse. It was like being in neutral. I later learned that my fluid levels and seals were ok, but that the torque converter had completely failed, and required replacement, and that the transmission required complete rebuilding. Total cost = $2484. Ford should be ashamed of themselves for knowing this problem exists, and not repairing such a dangerous condition, or even notifying vehicle owners of the potential for sudden, unannounced failure. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 74800 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | FRISCO, TX |
| VIN pattern | 2FMDA52245BXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| 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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