| Issue ID | 1018575 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10549189 |
| Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | FREESTAR |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 17/10/13 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestar. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph, there was a loss of power steering without warning. The steering wheel became extremely difficult to turn. In addition, the power steering fluid continuously leaked onto the ground even though the contact refilled the reservoir constantly. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 131,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 131000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | PROCTOR , AR |
| VIN pattern | 2FMZA50645BXXXXXX |
| 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 |
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| Vehicle speed | 30 |
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