| Issue ID | 669126 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10222893 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | FREESTAR |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 13/03/08 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2006 ford freestar. The contact stated that the air conditioning only works properly while driving over 60 mph. The air conditioning does not work at all below 60 mph. The dealer stated that the o-ring compressor failed and caused metal to grind, which inevitably caused the air conditioning to fail. The vehicle has not been repaired because the cost exceeded $1,500. The manufacturer would not assist. The current and failure mileages were 56,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 56000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | JACKSONVILLE, FL |
| VIN pattern | 2FMZA51696BXXXXXX |
| 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 | 23/01/06 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 60 |
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| Dealer's name | GARBER AUTOMOTIVES |
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