CarComplaints.com Notes: The Freestar was introduced in 2004, but it was essentially just a rebranded Windstar. While there was a redesign of the interior and exterior, the Freestar still inherited some of the design flaws of its predecessor.

9.5

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
1,100 miles

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2004 Ford Freestar drivetrain problems

drivetrain problem

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2004 Ford Freestar Owner Comments

problem #2

Apr 022012

Freestar 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Appropriate handling- letter re 11S25- NHTSA recall 12V006000 reimbursement for her 2004 Ford Freestar. The torque converter was replaced twice. Also, the inner and outer tie rod ends were worn and loose, and the cv axle was loose.

- Ferris, TX, USA

problem #1

Aug 142004

Freestar

  • Automatic transmission
  • 2,200 miles
Our van only has 2200 miles, however while performing a U-turn the vehicles front axle broke. The dealership repaired the axle but could not find any cause.

- Houston, TX, USA

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