| Issue ID | 949153 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10483124 |
| Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | FREESTAR |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 01/03/12 |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestar. The contact stated that the engine rpms increased to 3,000 while driving 70 mph. The vehicle suddenly accelerated while the gear was in park with the brakes depressed. Also, the vehicle abnormally accelerated while the contact was driving at low speeds. The failure recurred sporadically and without warning. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for a diagnostic test. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 65,000 and the current mileage was 77,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 65000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | MUSKEGON , MI |
| 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 | 70 |
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