| Issue ID | 731062 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10276999 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | FREESTAR |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 10/06/08 |
| Component | WHEELS:CAP/COVER/HUB |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford freestar. The contact heard a loud pitching noise coming from the front end of the vehicle. He took the vehicle to the dealer on five occasions and a technician replaced the front and rear braking components, but the failure continued. The manufacturer stated that his model year was excluded from nhtsa campaign id number 04v446000 (wheels:cap/cover/hub); therefore, he would not qualify for the free remedy. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure mileage was 32,000 and current mileage was 42,000. Updated 8/10/09 *cn updated 08/13/09.*jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 32000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | SAINT CLOUD, MN |
| VIN pattern | 2FMDA50645BXXXXXX |
| 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 |
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| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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