| Issue ID | 904550 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10446095 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | FREESTAR |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 14/01/12 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | After engaging the vehicle into drive, the vehicle went approximately 30 feet then suddenly stopped. The engine remained running, the vehicle just stopped and would not go in any gear. After towing it to the dealer, we were informed that the torque converter was bad. There were no warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel and no prior warnings of failure. The vehicle had been at the dealer for routine maintenance one week prior to the failure and the technicians reported no incidents of concern. The majority of the mileage on this vehicle are highway miles and there is not a situation of frequent gear changes. As there are many other 2006 ford freestar vehicle owners with similar complaints and occurrences, and the vehicle was built in 2005 (but not included in the 2005 recall), ford should recall this vehicle and others with similar incidences. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 112000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | DELPHI, IN |
| VIN pattern | 2FMZA52226BXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
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| 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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| Vehicle speed | 10 |
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