| Issue ID | 784295 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10325720 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | FREESTAR |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 09/02/09 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestar. While driving at speeds of 45 mph, the contact depressed the accelerator pedal and the vehicle would not accelerate accordingly. The vehicle was dragging as if it were in neutral gear. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic who replaced the torque converter. On a separate occasion, while depressing the brake, approaching a traffic light, the vehicle downshifted and accelerated without warning. The approximate failure mileage was 94,826 and the current mileage was 127,000. The vin was not available. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 94826 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | LEXINGTON, VA |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| 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 | 45 |
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