| Issue ID | 832279 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10369886 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | FREESTAR |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 09/12/10 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | While traveling on an interstate, it was noticed that rpm of the vehicle rose instantly on its own. When the accelerator was depressed there was no acceleration. The vehicle no longer was able to accelerate on its own. The next exit to a highway was used as the vehicle coasted to a stop on the side of the highway. A nearby policeman arrived at the scene to assist by pushing my vehicle to a nearby gas station to prevent other vehicles from hitting me. The vehicle was then towed to the dealership where a diagnosis revealed that the torque converter had failed. The vehicle is currently in shop and expected repairs should be done in one week. There were no signs leading up to the torque converter failure. The vehicle did not drive any different before the event than it did a year ago. Failure occurred around 92,500 miles. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 92500 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | ZACHARY, LA |
| VIN pattern | 2FMZA57675BXXXXXX |
| 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 | 60 |
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