| Issue ID | 895055 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10438101 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | FREESTAR |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 30/11/11 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Total loss of power occurred, engine kept running but transmission did not engage. Mechanic found bad transmission / torque converter and needs to be replaced at estimate of $2500. 00. This occurred in heavy traffic while my wife was driving and created a very unsafe condition. It just rolled to a stop. There were no warning lights, loud sounds or other symptoms. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 142000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | COLUMBUS, OH |
| VIN pattern | 2FMDA58205BXXXXXX |
| 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 |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
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| Vehicle speed | 30 |
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