| Issue ID | 930896 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10466698 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | FREESTAR |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 26/07/11 |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The car lost power as i was trying to drive it. It took several seconds to go from 0 to 20mph. This is every day. Once it gets to 20mph the car drives normally. Also sometimes the car wont move when put in drive or reverse. I have to put it back in park, and then in drive or reverse for it to move. Also, when i stop at a stop sign or a red light, the car drives very slow until it reaches 20mph. My car is on recall but i was told by ford that the part is not yet in stock. I have been waiting and having problems and spending money on this car since i purchased it. I've been waiting more than 8 months for the part from ford. They say the car is not dangerous to drive. I disagree but i need my car for work. I feel that they should give me a replacement. I am still making payments. Updated 08-09-12 *bf the consumer no longer owns the vehicle. It has been traded in. Updated 08/09/2012 *js |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 1 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | FAR ROCKAWAY, NY |
| VIN pattern | 2FMZA51665BXXXXXX |
| 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 |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
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| Vehicle speed | 20 |
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