| Issue ID | 1366049 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10968476 |
| Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | FREESTAR |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 24/03/17 |
| Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Vehicle suddenly and without warning will not engage any gears. Shifts gear with no problem, but it will not move when shifted into drive, reverse, etc. We are unable to use any momentum to move off the road safely. Upon research it may be related to the torque converter recall from 2009. Vehicle has 154,700 milage. We were at a stoplight when motive power failed, moving at about 10 mph. |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | LOS BANOS, CA |
| 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? | N |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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