| Issue ID | 733360 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10279045 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | FREESTAR |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 30/07/09 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | While driving down hwy. 163 near monument valley, ut. And then just into az., i was pulling over @ diff. Turn-out for picture taking. I pulled out of one, maneuvered back onto hwy. A short bit when i realized the 2006 ford freestar i ws driving was going nowhere, just rolling frm own weight. I pulled over to side, still too close to traffic, and stopped and re-started it to see if it would re-engage the gears. No, only engine revving. I was out there for many hrs. With no phone signa. Finally someone went and got mechanic brother to come out with his pick-up truck, chains, and trailer with ramps. Next day it was taken by tow truck to ford of page, az. They want $3700 for whole transmission. They do not know of this pending procedure for safety re-call, but will call ford on mon. Also told him my van is my home, i am over the road transporter, and would have to camp out in dealer-ship lot indefinitely. The ptice is now $3000. The vehicle has approx. 73,000 miles on it. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 73000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | MANCHESTER, NH |
| VIN pattern | 2FMZA516X6BXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 50 |
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