| Issue ID | 803279 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10344238 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | FREESTAR |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 11/07/10 |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2006 ford freestyle. While driving out of a parking space at 3 to 5 mph the vehicle stalled. She restarted the vehicle three times and it continued to stall. Before the vehicle started a wrench like icon illuminated on the dashboard. The contact stated she was able to drive to her destination without incident. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated that the throttle needed to be replaced. The dealer advised her that the part was on back order. The estimated repair cost was approximately $800. The approximate failure and current mileages were 34,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 34000 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | FAIRMINGDALE, NY |
| VIN pattern | 1FMZK05136GXXXXXX |
| 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 |
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| Vehicle speed | 3 |
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