| Issue ID | 781363 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10323417 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | FREESTAR |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 20/03/10 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Driving at 65 mph under cruise control rpm surged up. Tapped brakes and engine appeared disconnect from drive wheels. Coasted to the shoulder and stopped. Complete transmission failure. Could not move in any gear including reverse. Transmission fluid mark was above full mark. Result was failure in the torque converter spline. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 58600 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | MOUNT PROSPECT, IL |
| VIN pattern | 2FMZA51645BXXXXXX |
| 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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