| Issue ID | 1524070 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11163061 |
| Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | FREESTAR |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 10/10/17 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I was to the on us hwy 98 in lakeland fl when i approached the street light that turned red. When i stopped the caravan would not go into gears toward or reverse worked and i was in the middle of traffic very heavy and dangerous possision. Had to push of the road and wait for several hours before help arrived. Than i googled recalls and i seen that ford made a recall on the make model and year of the caravan. I am not sure of how this possess works but the ford company says that they will fix the issues with the torque converter. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 164000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | LAKELAND, FL |
| VIN pattern | 2FTZA54635BXXXXXX |
| 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 | 35 |
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