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I hope someone can take legal action against Ford.
http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/docservlet/Artemis/Public/Pursuits/2009/PE/INR- D-PE09033-41780P.pdf
I think Ford needs a law suite leveled at them for this, its very much of a known problem, as is that cruise contro break switch. I was told the trans is really for a Taursus and subquently not desiged for a 4500lbs auto, and thats why it eventually gives out.
I do a lot of long driving every summer with my kids and I don't want that
thing gave up on me with them especially on highway. I lost money when I sold it, but the main thing here is we don't worry about it anymore while driving away from home. It will happen once or twice mine just once after that
it is over for this junk. Good body, but bad tranny and more...
I am the original owner of a 2005 Freestar that had the torque converter replaced at 30K mi (one month out of warranty!) and now again at 65K mi the torque converter and pump need to be replaced. Both times it was completely without warning and the second time was at night on the interstate.
It cost $1000 the first time and they tell me it will be $3500 for this.
I am very interested in seeing what the investigation reveals.
Thanks!
http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov
you will need to search defect investigations. when you get to the results, you will be able to view a summary of the investigation and also the documents. it is still an open investigation.
I opted this time (again) to have the repair done at the dealer, even though it's probably more expensive, on the hope that there is a recall on this problem and I can get reimbursed.
This is clearly a defect that is a huge safety issue.
On the second failure I sat with my two young children on the side of the interstate at 10pm in the middle of winter for 1 hour waiting for a tow truck. Unbelievably nerve-wracking!
I understand that investigations must perform due diligence, but where is the action on this problem? How do you find a contact to learn more?
Here is my report:
Transmission went out on 10/30/2009 with only 69613 miles. Had it repaired at a local shop for $1593.75. They gave a one year or 12000 mile warranty. I think they said it looked like it had something to do with the torque converter. On 2/15/2011, less then 18 mounts after repairs, with 88109 miles on the van, 18495 miles on the rebuilt transmission, it went out again. I was lucky, both times it quit when my wife was backing out of the drive way so no one was hurt. I have not had it repaired as yet. I am still trying to decide if it is worth having it repaired a second time if it is not going to be dependable.
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Any suggestions. I still am responding to Fords safety officer, but I will write as many letters as needed. Any vehicle that acts as bad as this one does, needs to be removed from our roadways.
The safety officer for Ford addressed a letter from NHTSA stating that it was just a customer satisfaction issue not a safety issue. I beg to disagree with this statement so I will make my feeling know to him. I do not know how he can sleep at night knowing that children travel in these vans. Shame on him!
I am really looking into the class action suit. I have never had a vehicle before that had so many problems. Makes me want to buy a Japanese van or SUV--they work, run forever, and it would be helping out the Japanese in a time they need help!!!
Ok, off my soapbox!
I had to replace the entire fuel rail!!! Brand new installed would have been $1650, but they found a used one for $750 installed. OMG!!!
From all the posts I am reading on this site I guess I will now have to have the transmission rebuilt! I am so frustrated! I have driven Fords all my life but after this one I don't think I will ever buy another Ford.
I just saw your post. I have had same issues with my 2004 Freestar. I just got my transmission rebuilt. I think I also have a problem with Fuel Rail Pressure sensor, code in po193. Can you please tell me where this sensor is located, is it under the manifold or it is on the rail? Thanks
I found the part of $115 and I can't stand the two dealers I live near and they will rip me off like the time I went to them before.
Nasir