| Issue ID | 586717 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10156185 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | FREESTAR |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 26/04/06 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Dt*: the contact stated while driving 55 mph the traction control light illuminated. The vehicle rpm revved from 0 to 2 and the vehicle bucked. The vehicle was driven to a service dealer; upon inspection both rear and front brake systems had failed causing the traction control to automatically use the brakes. The dealer replaced the computer system however 48 hours later the vehicle is having the same problem again. Updated 5/10/2006 - *nm |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 1032 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | GRAND FORKS, ND |
| VIN pattern | 2FMZA58226BXXXXXX |
| 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 | |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 31/03/06 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 55 |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | HANSON FORD |
| Dealer's telephone number | |
| Dealer's city | GRAND FORKS |
| Dealer's state code | ND |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 58203 |