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#619 of 949 junk= FORD by shocked1 Jun 04, 2009 (10:21 am)
I'd like the addy also. haven't received anything.
#620 of 949 Another Freestar Transmission Failure by dalberts Jun 07, 2009 (10:08 am)
Hello,   After what I have been reading my story won't sound any different than anyone else. I have a 2005 Freestar with about 85,000 miles on it. My wife and daughter were driving the vehicle on the highway Thursday June 4th when the transmission failed. As others have described, it was if the car went into neutral. The rpm's would increase when she stepped on the pedal but the car would not accelerate. Luckily she was close to an off ramp. I had it towed to my mechanic.   It did not seem right to have the transmission fail already. I started to do some research today and came across this site. I am glad I found this site! Thanks to those who have not let this issue die. This is a major safety issue and I will not feel comfortable after the repair. I have taken your advice and have already emailed NHTSA. I will be calling the Ford dealership next to let them know what I think about this issue.   David Replies to this message: yipman_style (Jun 08, 2009 1:53 pm) kaki1 (Jun 08, 2009 3:31 pm) thomas0555 (Jun 15, 2009 11:36 am) jgenovese (Jun 09, 2009 7:52 am) blondtyg (Jun 15, 2009 11:44 pm) tammy68 (Jun 16, 2009 10:26 am)
#621 of 949 Re: Another Freestar Transmission Failure [dalberts] by yipman_style Jun 08, 2009 (1:53 pm)
Replying to: dalberts (Jun 07, 2009 10:08 am) For those who's transmission failed. Can you honestly say all the proper transmission maintance was done? Like changing the fluid? And what's your driving style?   Can maintance help extend the life of the trans? Replies to this message: kaki1 (Jun 08, 2009 3:31 pm) thomas0555 (Jun 15, 2009 11:36 am) jgenovese (Jun 09, 2009 7:52 am)
#622 of 949 Re: Another Freestar Transmission Failure [yipman_style] by kaki1 Jun 08, 2009 (3:31 pm)
Replying to: yipman_style (Jun 08, 2009 1:53 pm) I had all of the maintenance done at the prescribed time, including flushing the transmission fluid. I am not a "jack rabbit" driver. The transmission still went out suddenly. Replies to this message: thomas0555 (Jun 15, 2009 11:36 am)
#623 of 949 another trans ...gone by shocked1 Jun 08, 2009 (3:39 pm)
come on people, don't question us 602 customers of FORD'S junk!!!!!!! sure we did everything right...... are you a for5d dealer??????
#624 of 949 Another Trans bye bye by frustrated26 Jun 09, 2009 (6:00 am)
In 2007 at 35000 miles the PCM got wet on my 2004 Freestar and was replaced by Ford, barely sliding in under the warranty and now today at 75,000 miles the transmission is gone. $2000 to rebuild. I haven't been able to read through all the posts here, but if someone could let me know what of any recourse I may have or who I should call or write to that would be greatly appreciated. Replies to this message: jgenovese (Jun 09, 2009 8:01 am) frustrated26 (Jun 09, 2009 10:42 am)
#625 of 949 Re: Another Freestar Transmission Failure [yipman_style] by jgenovese Jun 09, 2009 (7:52 am)
Replying to: yipman_style (Jun 08, 2009 1:53 pm) This is not a maintenance issue or a driving style issue. All the maintenance in the world would not prevent this defect from causing these transmissions to fail. Ask the experts. They will tell you the same thing. I saw it for myself when my transmission was dropped and replaced at 45K miles. It is a defective and dangerous vehicle. End of story.   Jim Genovese Annapolis, MD
#626 of 949 Re: Another Trans bye bye [frustrated26] by jgenovese Jun 09, 2009 (8:01 am)
Replying to: frustrated26 (Jun 09, 2009 6:00 am) First and foremost, I hope no one got hurt. The first thing contact you need to make is to NHTSA by reporting your failure to them via their website. Just log on and follow the instructions. Make sure you have all of your vehicle's information handy when you do this, (VIN, mileage, etc.,) Then, call/write your local, state, and federal representatives. Let them know what happened and ask them what they can do to help you get some recourse. Also, tell everyone you know about this problem. Tell anyone that you see, at the grocery store, your kid's school, church, etc., who drives a Freestar or Monteray, (Mercury's version of the Freestar), that their very lives are in danger if they don't get their transmission fixed. Contact your local media outlets, television and print, and tell them your story. Also, save your receipts from your repair so that if and when there is a recall, you can recover some or all of your expenses. And, last but not least, keep us all informed as to your progress via this forum.   Jim Genovese Annapolis, MD Replies to this message: frustrated26 (Jun 09, 2009 10:42 am)
#627 of 949 Re: Another Trans bye bye [jgenovese] by frustrated26 Jun 09, 2009 (10:42 am)
Replying to: jgenovese (Jun 09, 2009 8:01 am) Thank you so much for the info. I'm on it today and will keep you posted.

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