| Issue ID | 756009 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10299918 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | FREESTAR |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 15/01/10 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Driving at 70 mph on i-70, slowed down to go through automatic toll both on the turnpike. When i pushed the accelerator to resume speed, the transmission was disengaged. I was able to pull off of the side of the road in time to avoid being rear ended by the cars behind me in the toll booth line. The car is now at the dealer being fixed. They suspect broken output shaft, estimated $1800 to fix. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 108000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | TOPEKA, KS |
| VIN pattern | 2FMZA51625BXXXXXX |
| 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 | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 30 |
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