| Issue ID | 769375 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10313557 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | FREESTAR |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 19/02/10 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford freestar. While driving 65 mph, the engine started to surge and the rpms were rapidly increasing but the vehicle was slowing down. The contact was able to drive onto the emergency lane before the vehicle came to a complete stop. The dealer advised the contact on the day the complaint was filed that the repair cost was $1,800. The current failure mileage was 57,200. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 57200 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | MIDDLETOWN, OH |
| VIN pattern | 2FMZA57655BXXXXXX |
| 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 | 65 |
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