| Issue ID | 843882 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10381716 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | FREESTAR |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 12/02/11 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Driving at 55mph, transmission suddenly disengaged. Transmission would not engage after stopping. No fluid leaks, high amount metal flakes in fluid, high fluid level (not circulating) also sudden and slight whining noise from trans as well. Torque converter, or pump has gone bad. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 67324 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | EAST SMETHPORT, PA |
| 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 | 55 |
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