| Issue ID | 1479977 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11110320 |
| Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | FREESTAR |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 09/07/18 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestar. While driving 30 mph, the vehicle hesitated. A week later, the vehicle slipped out of gear while reversing. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and it was suggested that the torque converter was the cause of the failure. The dealer (autonation ford south fort worth, 5300 campus dr., fort worth, tx 76119, (817) 522-3225) stated that there were no recalls on the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not assist because there were no open recalls. The failure mileage was 167,879. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 167879 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | FORT WORTH, TX |
| 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? | 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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| Vehicle speed | 30 |
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