| Issue ID | 929561 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10465607 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | FREESTAR |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 17/03/12 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | While driving my transmission is sticking and jerking. After it does that it shuts off in the middle of the road. A couple of months ago i took it to the dealer and they said it wasn't the recalled part and it cost me $800. 00 to repair. Ever since then it has still been having little jerking and sticking issues. Today, july 13, 2012, it shut off again in the middle of one of the busiest intersections in north augusta, south carolina just like the last time. This is the fourth time that i have almost been in a wreck in my minivan because it just shuts off without warning you. I think i have been patient enough waiting on recall parts for my van. Right now i wouldsay that my van is a hazard to drive. The not changing of gears can and has happened at a variety of speeds, even at 35. Everyone with this van should be put in a rental vehicle at the expense of ford until repair parts are available. I need my vehicle for work and personal. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | EDGEFIELD, SC |
| VIN pattern | 2FMZA57655BXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| 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 | 55 |
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