| Issue ID | 854788 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10397145 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | FREESTAR |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 16/04/11 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestar. The contact stated that the vehicle would shift into neutral abnormally while driving at any speed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who diagnosed that there was water in the power train control module and that it would need replacing. The manufacturer was contacted who filed a claim but provided no further assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 96,000. Updated 06/01/11*lj the consumer stated the vehicle was repaired. Updated 07/29/11 |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 96000 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | PEKIN , IL |
| VIN pattern | 2FMDA582X5BXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
| No. of injured persons | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 55 |
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| Was defective tire repaired? | |
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| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | SAM LEMEN |
| Dealer's telephone number | 309-467-2351 |
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