I OWN A 2005 FORD FREESTYLE. IT HAS STARTED JUMPING AND ACCELERATING ON IT OWN. AFTER IS DOES THIS THE CAR GOES INTO ENGINE FAILURE MODE OR CUTS OFF. IT HAS DONE THIS SEVERAL TIMES. I DON'T FEEL COMFORTABLE GOING THROUGH A DRIVE THROUGH BECAUSE THE CAR WILL START JUMPING. I STARTED LOOKING ONLINE ABOUT THIS PROBLEM AND SAW T…
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I OWN A 2005 FORD FREESTYLE. IT HAS STARTED JUMPING AND ACCELERATING ON IT OWN. AFTER IS DOES THIS THE CAR GOES INTO ENGINE FAILURE MODE OR CUTS OFF. IT HAS DONE THIS SEVERAL TIMES. I DON'T FEEL COMFORTABLE GOING THROUGH A DRIVE THROUGH BECAUSE THE CAR WILL START JUMPING. I STARTED LOOKING ONLINE ABOUT THIS PROBLEM AND SAW THIS IS A WIDE SPREAD PROBLEM AND FORD NEEDS TO FIX THIS. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10415129
783,000 miles · Jul 25, 2011
Vehicle Speed Control
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD FREESTYLE. THE CONTACT STATED HIS VEHICLE LUNGED FORWARD WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS BEING DEPRESSED AND HE WAS MAKING A LEFT TURN. THIS FAILURE HAPPENED MORE THAN ONCE INCLUDING WHILE DRIVING IN REVERSE. THE WRENCH WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AFTER THE VEHICLE LUNGED FORWARD. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN O…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD FREESTYLE. THE CONTACT STATED HIS VEHICLE LUNGED FORWARD WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS BEING DEPRESSED AND HE WAS MAKING A LEFT TURN. THIS FAILURE HAPPENED MORE THAN ONCE INCLUDING WHILE DRIVING IN REVERSE. THE WRENCH WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AFTER THE VEHICLE LUNGED FORWARD. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN ONTO THE EMERGENCY LAND AND TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER STATED THE THROTTLE BODY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 78,300. UPDATED 11/17/11 *BF
NHTSA ODI #10414990
Mileage unknown · Jul 25, 2011
Vehicle Speed Control
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD FREESTYLE. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WHILE THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED AND THE VEHICLE WAS NOT MOVING. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE FUNCTIONED NORMALLY WHILE DRIVING AT AN AVERAGE SPEED. THE FAILURE ONLY OCCURRED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS COMING TO A STOP OR ACCELERATING FROM A…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD FREESTYLE. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WHILE THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED AND THE VEHICLE WAS NOT MOVING. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE FUNCTIONED NORMALLY WHILE DRIVING AT AN AVERAGE SPEED. THE FAILURE ONLY OCCURRED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS COMING TO A STOP OR ACCELERATING FROM A STOP. THE VIN WAS NOT ACCEPTED AT THE TIME OF THE COMPLAINT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN, BUT THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 92,000.
NHTSA ODI #10414979
46,000 miles · Jul 25, 2011
Engine And Engine CoolingVehicle Speed Control
2005 FORD FREESTYLE UNEXPECTEDLY SURGES FORWARD WHILE IDLING AT A STOP, MOVING AS SLOW SPEED OR SHIFTING FROM PARK INTO EITHER FORWARD OR REVERSE. THE FREQUENCY OF OCCURRENCE INCREASES WHEN THE VEHICLE'S AIR CONDITIONING HAS BEEN RUNNING BUT THE VEHICLE IS NOT MOVING, I.E., WHILE EITHER PARKED OR IDLING. ENGINE ENTERS "FAIL-SA…
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2005 FORD FREESTYLE UNEXPECTEDLY SURGES FORWARD WHILE IDLING AT A STOP, MOVING AS SLOW SPEED OR SHIFTING FROM PARK INTO EITHER FORWARD OR REVERSE. THE FREQUENCY OF OCCURRENCE INCREASES WHEN THE VEHICLE'S AIR CONDITIONING HAS BEEN RUNNING BUT THE VEHICLE IS NOT MOVING, I.E., WHILE EITHER PARKED OR IDLING. ENGINE ENTERS "FAIL-SAFE" MODE AND RESTARTING ENGINE TEMPORARILY CLEARS THE ERROR AND ALLEVIATES THE PROBLEM. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10414978
55,500 miles · Jul 25, 2011
Vehicle Speed Control
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2005 FORD FREESTYLE. THE CONTACT STATED THE WRENCH LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND THE VEHICLE STARTED TO LOSE POWER. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF; HOWEVER, WHEN IT WAS TURNED BACK ON, IT SURGED BACKWARDS WHEN IT WAS PLACED IN REVERSE GEAR. THE CONTACT WAS TAKING THE VEHICLE TO…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2005 FORD FREESTYLE. THE CONTACT STATED THE WRENCH LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND THE VEHICLE STARTED TO LOSE POWER. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF; HOWEVER, WHEN IT WAS TURNED BACK ON, IT SURGED BACKWARDS WHEN IT WAS PLACED IN REVERSE GEAR. THE CONTACT WAS TAKING THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER TO BE INSPECTED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 55,500. UPDATED 10/4/11 *CN UPDATED 10/21/11
NHTSA ODI #10414970
500 miles · Jul 24, 2011
Engine And Engine CoolingVehicle Speed Control
THE VEHICLE SURGES WHEN AT A COMPLETE STOP. IT ALSO STOPS WHEN DRIVING IT DOWN THE ROAD. THE "WRENCH" LIGHT COMES ON AND THE VEHICLE SLOWS TO A COMPLETE STOP. THIS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS. THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON. THE VEHICLE DOES THIS ON A CONSISTENT BASIS......6 OR 7 TIMES PER 25 MILES! I TOOK IT TO THE FORD GAR…
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THE VEHICLE SURGES WHEN AT A COMPLETE STOP. IT ALSO STOPS WHEN DRIVING IT DOWN THE ROAD. THE "WRENCH" LIGHT COMES ON AND THE VEHICLE SLOWS TO A COMPLETE STOP. THIS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS. THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON. THE VEHICLE DOES THIS ON A CONSISTENT BASIS......6 OR 7 TIMES PER 25 MILES! I TOOK IT TO THE FORD GARAGE WHERE I PURCHASED IT IN CLINTON, NC. THEY PUT IT ON THE MACHINE AND SAID THEY COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG. THEIR SUGGESTION WAS TO TURN OFF AIR OR HEAT!!! NOW AFTER RESEARCHING THIS ISSUE ONLINE I FIND OUT THERE ARE NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE SAME ISSUE. I TOOK THE CAR TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO WAS SUGGESTED TO ME BY OUR LOCAL ADVANCE AUTO STORE. THE MECHANIC WAS VERY FAMILIAR WITH THE FREESTYLE AND THE SAME ISSUE. THE SOLUTION TO FIX THE PROBLEM IS A NEW THROTTLE BODY. AT A COST OF $520.00. I CALLED THE FORD GARAGE IN CLINTON, NC TO SEE IF THEY HAD THE PART SO MY LOCAL MECHANIC COULD FIX IT. NOW THE PARTS EMPLOYEE, BOBBY TOLD ME THE THROTTLE BODY PROBLEM WAS A "HUGE" ISSUE WITH THE FREESTYLE AND THERE SHOULD HAVE BEEN A RECALL. IS IT GOING TO TAKE SOMEONE GETTING KILLED OR SERIOUSLY INJURED BEFORE FORD TAKES RESPONSIBILITY. BY THE WAY, I HAVE CONTACTED FORD, TO NO AVAIL. THE WRENCH LIGHT ISSUE STARTED ONCE IN A WHILE ON FEBRUARY 18, 2011. IT NOW IS A DAILY THING MULTIPLE TIMES A DAY SINCE APRIL 5, 2011. UPDATED 10/06/11 STATUS UPDATE 11/15/11
NHTSA ODI #10415872
72,563 miles · Jul 24, 2011
Vehicle Speed Control
VEHICLE SURGES/LUNGES UNEXPECTEDLY WHILE ENGAGING THE TRANSMISSION INTO DRIVE OR REVERSE. APPLYING THE BRAKE HAS BEEN EFFECTIVE AT STOPPING HOWEVER, THIS IS AN UNSAFE CONDITION AS IT HAPPENS SPORADICALLY AND AGAIN QUITE UNEXPECTEDLY. VEHICLE HAS STALLED OUT ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS IN THE MIDDLE OF MOVING TRAFFIC AND SERVICE LIGHT "…
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VEHICLE SURGES/LUNGES UNEXPECTEDLY WHILE ENGAGING THE TRANSMISSION INTO DRIVE OR REVERSE. APPLYING THE BRAKE HAS BEEN EFFECTIVE AT STOPPING HOWEVER, THIS IS AN UNSAFE CONDITION AS IT HAPPENS SPORADICALLY AND AGAIN QUITE UNEXPECTEDLY. VEHICLE HAS STALLED OUT ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS IN THE MIDDLE OF MOVING TRAFFIC AND SERVICE LIGHT "WRENCH" ILLUMINATES. WE HAVE EXPERIENCED THESE ISSUES FOR THE LAST SEVERAL MONTHS AND I HAVE SINCE TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP FOR SERVICE WHERE THEY JUST INFORMED ME THAT THE THROTTLE BODY MUST BE REPLACED.
NHTSA ODI #10415811
54,140 miles · Jul 24, 2011
Vehicle Speed Control
CAR LUNGED WHILE IN REVERSE, HAD TO APPLY THE BRAKE HARD TO PREVENT BACKING INTO PARKED CARS. PUT CAR IN FORWARD, IT LUNGED 2 OR 3 TIMES AND STALLED OUT AS I APPLIED THE BRAKE HARD. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME WITH THIS PROBLEM. THE CAR LUNGED FORWARD WHILE STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT IN JULY OF LAST YEAR AND FORD REPLACED THE THROTTLE B…
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CAR LUNGED WHILE IN REVERSE, HAD TO APPLY THE BRAKE HARD TO PREVENT BACKING INTO PARKED CARS. PUT CAR IN FORWARD, IT LUNGED 2 OR 3 TIMES AND STALLED OUT AS I APPLIED THE BRAKE HARD. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME WITH THIS PROBLEM. THE CAR LUNGED FORWARD WHILE STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT IN JULY OF LAST YEAR AND FORD REPLACED THE THROTTLE BODY ASSEMBLY. I HAD NEVER HAD THIS TYPE OF PROBLEM EXCEPT WITH THIS CAR AND IT APPEARS FORD HAS A DEFECTIVE THROTTLE BODY ASSEMBLY THAT FAILS ESPECIALLY DURING HOT WEATHER.
NHTSA ODI #10415808
69,035 miles · Jul 24, 2011
Vehicle Speed Control
2005 FORD FREESTYLE 7/23/2011 LUNGED IN CHURCH PARKING LOT WITH AC ON AND FOOT LIFTING OFF BRAKE. WENT TO A GROCERY STORE AND WHILE PARKING SAME THING HAPPENED IN REVERSE AFTER IDLING WITH AC ON. SAT IN CAR IN PARKING SPOT WITH AC ON. (AIR TEMP OUTSIDE WAS 99) WHEN GOING TO LEAVE IT LUNGED AGAIN AND DISPLAY PANEL WENT "NUTS" A…
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2005 FORD FREESTYLE 7/23/2011 LUNGED IN CHURCH PARKING LOT WITH AC ON AND FOOT LIFTING OFF BRAKE. WENT TO A GROCERY STORE AND WHILE PARKING SAME THING HAPPENED IN REVERSE AFTER IDLING WITH AC ON. SAT IN CAR IN PARKING SPOT WITH AC ON. (AIR TEMP OUTSIDE WAS 99) WHEN GOING TO LEAVE IT LUNGED AGAIN AND DISPLAY PANEL WENT "NUTS" AND WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON AND CAR STALLED. I RESTARTED THE CAR AND I BELIEVE THE WARNING SYSTEM READ, SYSTEM FAILURE AND ENGINE START IN SAFE MODE. I PROCEEDED TO LEAVE AND THE CHECK ENGINE STAYED ON AND VEHICLE SEEMED TO RUN IN LOW GEAR EVEN WHILE SHIFTER WAS IN DRIVE. ALL OTHER GAUGES, ENGINE TEMP, OIL PRESSURE ETC WERE OK. WE WERE 10 MILES FROM HOME SO WENT TO DINNER TO LET CAR REST, CITY DRIVING NO MORE THAN 25 MPH, HIGHER RPM THAN NORMAL. AFTER 1 HOUR PLUS DINNER, DROVE HOME WITH ENGINE LIGHT ON BUT SEEMED TO BE A MORE LIKE NORMAL RPM SO WENT 50 MPH ON 65 MPH HIGHWAY WITH HAZARD LIGHTS FLASHING. CAR REMAINS PARKED. SINCE IT IS SUNDAY I WILL BE CALLING THE FORD DEALERSHIP TOMORROW AM. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10414891
103,000 miles · Jul 23, 2011
EquipmentVehicle Speed Control
1. THE AIR CONDITIONER FAILED, HAD TO BE REPLACED JUNE 2011. IT JUST GRADUALLY DID NOT COOL THE AIR AT ALL. FAN ON AC WORKED FINE, ALL CONTROLS AS WELL, JUST NO COOL AIR. $850. THE VEHICLE LUNGES FORWARD OR BACKWARD, MORE NOTICEABLE WHEN STARTING TO BACK UP. HAD VALVES CLEANED. WORKED TEMPORARILY. LOOKING AT MAJOR REPAIR …
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1. THE AIR CONDITIONER FAILED, HAD TO BE REPLACED JUNE 2011. IT JUST GRADUALLY DID NOT COOL THE AIR AT ALL. FAN ON AC WORKED FINE, ALL CONTROLS AS WELL, JUST NO COOL AIR. $850. THE VEHICLE LUNGES FORWARD OR BACKWARD, MORE NOTICEABLE WHEN STARTING TO BACK UP. HAD VALVES CLEANED. WORKED TEMPORARILY. LOOKING AT MAJOR REPAIR BILL FOR THROTTLE BODY OR TRANSMISSION, DON'T KNOW WHICH.. *TR
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE FOLLOWING STATES: ALASKA, COLORADO, CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, IDAHO, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, KANSAS, KENTUCKY, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, MONTANA, NEBRASKA, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, NORTH DAKOTA, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, SOUTH DAKOTA, UTAH, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, AND WYOMING. THE SIDE DOOR LATCH MECHANISMS MAY EXPERIENCE WATER INTRUSION ALLOWING THE LATCH MECHANISM TO FREEZE IN COLD WEATHER.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: AS A RESULT, THE DOOR LATCH PAWL MAY NOT RETURN TO THE LATCH POSITION WHEN THE DOOR IS CLOSED, AND THE DOOR COULD OPEN WHILE THE VEHICLE IS MOVING.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A SHIELD OVER THE FRONT LATCHES; SEAL A DRAIN HOLE IN THE REAR WINDOW TRIM MOLDING ON THE FREESTYLE REAR SIDE DOORS; AND APPLY GREASE TO ALL FRONT AND REAR SIDE-DOOR LATCH MECHANISMS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 8, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE STRAPS THAT SECURE THE FUEL TANK TO THE VEHICLE BODY MAY BREAK, CAUSING THE FUEL TANK AND FUEL TANK HEAT SHIELD TO DROP ON THE DRIVESHAFT (ALL WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLES) OR EXHAUST SYSTEM (FRONT WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLES).
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THIS HAPPENS, DRIVERS MAY NOTICE A NOISE OR A FUEL LEAK. A FUEL LEAK IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE BOTH FUEL TANK STRAPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 1, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
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PE11018 · Idle Instability
Opened May 11, 2011 · Closed Feb 7, 2013
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Vehicle Speed Control
On November 29, 2012, Ford Motor Company (Ford) initiated Customer Satisfaction Program 12N03 to extend warranty coverage terms for repair of engine idle RPM surge caused by throttle body deposits in all model year (MY) 2005 through 2007 Ford Freestyle, Five Hundred and Mercury Montego vehicles.The program extends the coverage for up to 10 years of service or 150,000 miles from the warranty start date of the vehicle (all vehicles are eligible for the program through May 31, 2013, regardless of mileage).Dealers will repair vehicles exhibiting the condition by removing and cleaning the throttle body and reprogramming the PCM with software containing an updated idle speed control strategy.According to Ford, some of the affected vehicles may experience momentary, intermittent engine idle RPM surge (idle flare) when stopped or during low speed driving maneuvers such as in a parking lot or driveway.Unstable idle speed control (dips and flares) around the target engine speed (700 rpm) can occur in vehicles with deposit build-up in the throttle body when the system adjusts engine speed in response to changes in engine load, typically from power steering application or air-conditioner compressor cycling.Idle speed control logic is only active at vehicle speeds below 3.5 mph and when the accelerator pedal is not applied.Ford testing of a vehicle with a worst case throttle body measured a maximum idle flare of 1360 RPM lasting approximately 1 second, which Ford indicated was consistent with system design to limit vehicle speed and acceleration in idle control mode.Ford indicated that the test vehicle was held in place with normal brake effort and that vehicle speed remained under 4 mph without the brake pedal applied.In addition to throttle body deposit accumulation, symptoms associated with the condition may include Check Engine lamp illumination and diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0505, P0506 or P061B.Ford attributed the surge condition to changes in idle air flow resulting from the progressive buildup of deposits in the throttle body from normal Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) system operation.This condition was not adequately compensated for in the original Powertrain Control Module (PCM) calibration.Ford issued a technical service bulletin on August 15, 2011 (TSB 11-8-5), releasing an updated powertrain control calibration for vehicles with CVT transmissions.On October 19, 2011, Ford issued a second bulletin (TSB 11-10-21) superseding TSB 11-8-5 and including updated powertrain control calibration for vehicles with 6-speed transmissions.Prior to Ford issuing the TSB?s, owner?s experiencing the alleged defect either received no repairs, if dealers could not duplicate the condition, or had the throttle body cleaned or replaced, which only provided temporary correction until the throttle deposit build-up returned.Ford?s revised powertrain calibrations appear to be effective remedies for the idle instability caused by build-up of throttle body deposits.However, even after the TSB?s were released, many owners experiencing the condition continued to have difficulty with proper diagnosis and repair as dealers were often either unable to duplicate the condition or were unfamiliar with the new repair procedures.Ford's new program addresses those concerns.NHTSA's testing and complaint analysis indicate that the idle speed control issue in the subject vehicles can only occur at very low speeds, are very brief events, are easily controlled by moderate brake pedal forces and result in minor increases in vehicle speed even with no braking.This investigation is closed.The closing of this in
THE SUBJECT VEHICLES EXPERIENCE A LOSS OF PROPER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER OPERATION.TYPICALLY, THE PROBLEM APPEARS AS THE NEEDLE ON THE GAUGE (SPEEDOMETER, TACHOMETER, FUEL, AND/OR TEMPERATURE) SWEEPS AND RESETS INTERMITTENTLY.FORD REPORTS THE PROBLEM AS MOMENTARY POWER INTERRUPTION CAUSES THE GAUGES TO SWEEP AND THEN RECOVER TO NORMAL FUNCTION.IN AUGUST 2006, FORD ISSUED A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN (TSB 06-17-9) TO PROVIDE GUIDELINES TO SERVICE TECHNICIANS FOR DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR OF THIS CONDITION.ODI'S REVIEW OF FORD'S RESPONSE TO THE AGENCY'S INFORMATIONREQUEST LETTER REVEALS THAT THE MAJORITY OF THE REPORTS TO FORD (63%) INDICATE THAT THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WOULD EXPERIENCE INTERMITTENT LOSS OF POWER.FORD REPORTS THAT THISLASTS FOR ONLY A FEW SECONDS.ALSO FORD STATES, THE VEHICLE'S EXTERIOR LIGHTING WOULD NOT FAIL TO ILLUMINATE EVEN IN THE EVENT OF POWER INTERRUPTION TO THE CLUSTER BECAUSE THE EXTERIOR LIGHTS ARE POWERED SEPARATELY AND DO NOT RELY ON ANY SIGNAL FROM THE CLUSTER.ADDITIONALLY, ODI CONTACTED COMPLAINANTS WHO AFFIRMED THE INTERMITTENT CONDITION AND THAT NONE OF THE EXTERIOR LIGHTS ON THE SUBJECT VEHICLES WOULD BE AFFECTED BY POWER INTERRUPTIONS TO THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER.ODI LAST RECEIVED A REPORT REGARDING THIS ISSUE IN AUGUST OF 2007.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT DOES NOT EXIST.FURTHER USE OF AGENCY RESOURCES DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE WARRANTED AT THIS TIME.ODI WILL HOWEVER CONTINUE TO MONITOR THE ISSUE AND WILL TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES.
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