Investigation PE09033: 2004–2005 Ford Freestar

Status

CLOSED

Opened

Jul 15, 2009

Closed

Nov 17, 2009

Model years

2004–2005

Subject

Torque converter output shaft failure

Component: Power train › Automatic transmission

Summary

Odi has received 227 owner complaints alleging a sudden and unexpected loss of motive power due to an internal transmission failure in the subject vehicles.of those complaints, 124 can be attributed to the torque converter output shaft splines stripping causing a sudden loss of power to the drivetrain.the remaining 103 complaints experienced a loss of motive power but the specific internal failure cause within the transmission is not known.odi has upgraded the investigation to an engineering analysis (ea09-016) to continue its assessment of the scope, frequency and safety-related consequences of the alleged defect.

An NHTSA investigation looks into whether a safety defect exists. Opening one is not a finding. Outcomes can include a recall, closure without action, or further inquiry.

Model years covered

• 2005 Ford Freestar886 complaints
• 2004 Ford Freestar1,227 complaints