CarRecallWatchThe 2004 Ford Freestar has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 1,227 complaints with NHTSA, including 16 crashes, 14 fires, 21 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Power Train (873 reports).
2004 Ford Freestar recalls
Most common 2004 Ford Freestar problems
Problem areas named in the 1,227 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 873 |
| Electrical System | 119 |
| Structure | 95 |
| Seats | 87 |
| Engine | 69 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 53 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 49 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 33 |
| Suspension | 28 |
| Steering | 27 |
What owners report
The contact owns a 2004 Ford Freestar. The contact stated while driving at approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle stalled. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the residence. An independent mechanic diagnosed that the torque converter and the transmission needed to be replaced. The contact related the failure to an unknown NHTSA Campaign Number; however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 104,000.Â
Flashing! With gear around it and car will not operate correctly i.e. no power very slow acceleration and lacking ability to change gears.
I have a 2004 Ford freestar van and I was driving down the road and I went to pass another vehicle and I push the gas and I heard some crunchy noise is and then nothing no power at all no gears nothing I was dead in the water so I had to get out of the van and push it to the side of the road didn't have reverse didn't have drive didn't have third second or first no gears at all the transmission failed me I could have been in a very bad accident and hurt it just came out of nowhere there was no signs of anything wrong with the van and then this happens.
My son was driving down Rt 81 when the transmission stopped working Your vehicle was running fine but would not go had to drift off the highway she avoid getting hit I had to tow the van home weâre itâs still parked
The contact owns a 2004 Ford Freestar. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds the vehicle would not properly accelerate and would hesitate to accelerate and the check engine warning light would remain illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who diagnosed that the transmission torque converter was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer were contacted and informed that the VIN was not included in the NHTSA Campaign Number: 12V006000(Power Train). The contact indicated that the vehicle had experienced that same failure listed in the recall. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 250,000.
2004 Ford Freestar questions
Does the 2004 Ford Freestar have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2004 Ford Freestar: Seats; Power Train:Automatic Transmission; Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Torque Converter; Wheels:Hub; Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Hose, Piping, And Connections. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Ford Freestar?
Based on 1,227 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (873), Electrical System (119), Structure (95).
How do I check if a recall on my 2004 Ford Freestar has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.