Ford Freestar Conversion 2004
Model Freestar Conversion made in 2004 by Ford got 2 investigations as well as 1 recall. The car had one investigation (power train). There was one recall concerning service brakes, hydraulic .
Model 2004
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 07V168000 | VANTAGE MOBILITY INTERNATIONAL, LLC | from 01/16/2004 to 10/16/2006 | V (Vehicle) | 742 | 05/15/2007 | MFR | VANTAGE MOBILITY INTERNATIONAL, LLC | 04/12/2007 | 04/18/2007 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain mini van conversions, the brake lines may have been routed incorrectly. the brake lines can make contact and chafe on the stabilizer bar. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If this happens, the lines could wear through causing partial or full loss of braking ability due to a loss of brake fluid which could result in a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the brake lines to make sure the routing is correct. if no chafing is found, the brake lines will be secured to the vehicle chassis. if the brake lines are worn, the lines will be replaced. the recall began on may 15, 2007. owners may contact vmi at 1-800-348-8267. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) | ||||||
| DP09004 | VANTAGE MOBILITY INTERNATIONAL, LLC | 06/04/2009 | 09/07/2010 | Engine stalling | ||
| On may 6, 2009, nhtsa received a request for a hearing through title 49 of the united states code, chapter 301, motor vehicle safety, part 557. the request was in reference to vehicle owner complaint, 10266067, filed with nhtsa on april 20, 2009, which described a problem with engine stall in a model year (my) 2004 ford freestar minivan due to water entering the pcm.part 557 of title 49 of the code of federal regulations establishes procedures for holding a hearing to determine whether a manufacturer has reasonably met its obligation to notify owners of a safety related defect.because a safety related defect has not been determined regarding the alleged defect in my 2004 ford freestar vehicles, the office of defects investigation interpreted the request as a defect petition under part 552 of title 49 of the code of federal regulations.in response to the information request letter sent by odi for dp09-004, ford indicated that a variety of symptoms could result from water intrusion into the pcm, including no start, rough idle, engine misfire, transmission performance degradation, lack of transmission engagement, illumination of the check engine light, and engine stall while driving or parked.ford stated that it believes that the overall complaint rate for engine stalling is low and comparable to other similar stalling related investigations that the agency has recently closed.ford stated that the water entry into the pcm is a customer satisfaction issue.odi has granted dp09-004 and opened a preliminary evaluation, pe10-033, to further assess the scope, frequency and potential safety-related consequences of the alleged defect. | ||||||
| DP09004 | VANTAGE MOBILITY INTERNATIONAL, LLC | 06/04/2009 | ENGINE STALL | |||
| On may 6, 2009, nhtsa received a request for a hearing through title 49 of the united states code, chapter 301, motor vehicle safety, part 557. the request was in reference to vehicle owner complaint, 10266067, filed with nhtsa on april 20, 2009, which described a problem with engine stall in a model year (my) 2004 ford freestar minivan due to water entering the pcm. part 557 of title 49 of the code of federal regulations,establishes procedures for holding a hearing to determine whether a manufacturer has reasonably met its obligation to notify owners of a safety related defect.because a safety related defect has not been determined regarding the alleged defect in my 2004 ford freestar vehicles, the office of defects investigation is interpreting the request as a defect petition under part 552 of title 49 of the code of federal regulations. a defect petition has been opened to assess whether there is evidence to support opening a safety defect investigation concerning the alleged defect in the subject vehicles. | ||||||