CarRecallWatchThe 2005 Ford Freestar has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 886 complaints with NHTSA, including 8 crashes, 2 fires, 18 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Power Train (690 reports).
2005 Ford Freestar recalls
Most common 2005 Ford Freestar problems
Problem areas named in the 886 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 690 |
| Electrical System | 85 |
| Engine | 53 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 39 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 35 |
| Structure | 34 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 25 |
| Seats | 20 |
| Steering | 20 |
| Suspension | 10 |
What owners report
When I was driving my van was loosing power even when I was pushing the gas I had to pull over before a car was about to hit me. I look it up online it had a recall in 2013 but I bought van from someone last year and I called the ford place about the recall and they said couldnât do it Mac hik in Jackson
The contact owns a 2005 Ford Freestar. The contact stated that the third-row seat attachments were rusted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V081000 (Seats); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 317,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
The contact owns a 2005 Ford Freestar. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission seized and remained in neutral. The vehicle jerked and shortly returned to normal functionality; however, the failure persisted. The contact stated that the gear shifter light was illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure became a recurring failure, and the contact parked the vehicle, and the vehicle was no longer driven. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 12V006000 (POWER TRAIN); however, the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was
The contact owns a 2005 Ford Freestar. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed, however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The contact stated that the vehicle stopped in the middle of the street, however the engine was still on. The contact stated that the gear shifter did not function as intended. The contact stated that the gear shifter did not shift. The contact was able to coast the vehicle to the shoulder of the road. The contact and her son pushed the vehicle to the nearest parking lot. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The fa
I was driving and my transmission stopped working left me stranded
2005 Ford Freestar questions
Does the 2005 Ford Freestar have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2005 Ford Freestar: Seats; Power Train:Automatic Transmission; Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Torque Converter; Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Ford Freestar?
Based on 886 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (690), Electrical System (85), Engine (53).
How do I check if a recall on my 2005 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.