| Issue ID | 826327 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10364112 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | FREESTAR |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 02/11/10 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | This is my 2nd complaint on this vehicle. The 1st complaint was filed with the nhtsa on 4/17/10 (odi# 10326164). This complaint also pertains to the transmission. On tuesday, nov. 2, 2010 as i was driving the "transaxel" warning light on the dash started to blink. I took the vehicle to the same shop that installed the new torque converter on 4/16/10. After the vehicle was examined i was told that there is a problem with 3rd gear in the transmission which will soon result in a transmission failure. The repairs will cost approx. $2000. 00. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 114062 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | CALABASH, NC |
| VIN pattern | 2FMZA52295BXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| 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 |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
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| Vehicle speed | 53 |
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