| Issue ID | 803654 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10344641 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | FREESTAR |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 01/07/10 |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2007 ford freestar. While the contact was driving in reverse less than 5 mph, the vehicle unexpectedly surged forward when shifting from the reverse gear into the drive position. The brakes were engaged and the vehicle stopped. The failure occurred whenever the gear selector was shifted from reverse gear into any gear range. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the technician stated that the failure was related to the air filter. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was in the process of taking the vehicle back to the authorized dealer for further diagnosis. The failure mileage was 92,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 92000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | PATCHOGUE, NY |
| VIN pattern | 1FMDK061X7GXXXXXX |
| 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 | 5 |
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