| Issue ID | 821769 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10360145 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | FREESTAR |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 08/10/10 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford freestar. The contact was driving approximately between 65-70 mph with the cruise control activated when the transmission suddenly failed. The contact was able to drive to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where they replaced the torque converter. The identical failure occurred two years later. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The technician informed that the transmission would need to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was 97,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 97000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | SENECA FALLS, NY |
| 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 | 65 |
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