| Issue ID | 1436657 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11058175 |
| Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | FREESTAR |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 01/01/17 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Vehicle was once under recall for torque converter but actual problem is water seeping into the pcm. The vehicle suddenly has shifting problems, suddenly loses all power while driving, sometimes won't go into gear at all, and knocks and shudders very intensely while accelerating. The vehicle performs all these while driving or stationary on all streets at all speeds. The problem initially it intermittent and progressively gets worse. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 100000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | HOWELL, MI |
| VIN pattern | 2FMDA57615BXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| 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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