| Issue ID | 550437 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10128442 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | FREESTAR |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 14/06/05 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONEN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Dt: about 2 weeks ago the brakes failed. When pressure was applied to the brake pedal it simply went all the way to the floor. It did slow down but as driver progressed the brake shoe hung to the rotor and made a clicking sound as though they were still applied. Afterwards consumer contacted dealership and took vehicle in. The technician stated it was a rotor problem. The dealer grinded rust or " lot rot" off the rotors and placed them back on the vehicle. Two days ago however the same incident occurred again with the brake pads sticking to the rotor and the clicking noise. The vehicle is back at the dealer who says they can not find anything wrong with it. The consumer has not contacted manufacturer. *nm |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 300 |
| Number of Occurences | 2 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | WILLIAMSPORT, PA |
| VIN pattern | 2FMZA576X5BXXXXXX |
| 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 | |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 06/06/05 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 5 |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | BREON-CONFAIR FORD |
| Dealer's telephone number | 570-398-3000 |
| Dealer's city | WILLIAMSPORT |
| Dealer's state code | PA |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 17701 |