| Issue ID | 731817 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10277597 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | FREESTAR |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 01/06/09 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2006 ford freestar. The contact stated that the power liftgate motor disengages when the latch opens, causing it to fall immediately. Through the internet, she discovered a recall regarding this issue. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The contact feels that this is a safety issue because someone could be injured by standing under the latch of the vehicle as the motor disengages. The nhtsa campaign id number was unknown. The failure mileage was 76,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 76000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | BOWIE, MD |
| VIN pattern | 2FMZA52296BXXXXXX |
| 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 |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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