| Issue ID | 610431 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10174474 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | FREESTAR |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 07/10/06 |
| Component | STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Power steering started making a loud noise. On inspection, power steering fluid container was bone dry. Filled it up. The next day, the same thing. Have been having to refill every 3 to 5 days. Pump is working. Cannot determine where leak is. *jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 38000 |
| Number of Occurences | 5 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | WACO, TX |
| VIN pattern | 2FMZA57605BXXXXXX |
| 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 | 01/10/05 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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