| Issue ID | 912924 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10452756 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | FREESTAR |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 24/01/12 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Was driving around 30mph then the rpm's went up to 5000 let off gas rpm slowley went down.. 2nd time it happened took it in they said it was a sensor "fixed" it... The 3rd time was going threw an intersection died on me in middle of intersection almost got smashed by oncoming traffic with my kids in the van... Had it towed they could not find anything wrong.... 4th or 5th time was going to work got of highway rpms went up to 5000 and the van wont go no wheres now... No reverse no drive just sits there sounding like [xxx]they way ford made it... Now waiting on them to tell me whats wrong with it.... Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6). |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 71900 |
| Number of Occurences | 4 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | RENSSELAER, NY |
| 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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