| Issue ID | 679401 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10231238 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | FREESTAR |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 09/07/06 |
| Component | TIRES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | On my 2005 ford freestar van, i have had to tire blowouts due to failed valve stems. The first occurred in july ,2006---the next in sept. Of 2007. Both happened when i was traveling at high speed on florida turnpike. The tire store (goodyear) denied any liability as it was the valve that failed. The ford dealer also denied it. I just saw an article on line about defective chinese made valve stems and thought my problems might be related to them. My valve stems were the original ones on my vehicle. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 2000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | CUTLER BAY, FL |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| 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 | 75 |
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