2004 Ford Freestar Power Train Problems
Owners have filed 851 complaints with NHTSA about power train problems on the 2004 Ford Freestar, 69% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 85,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “torque converter” (33% of reports).
- 851power train complaints
- 85,000median miles at failure
- 6mention a crash
- 4mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- $3,850typical repair cost reported by owners
- 42%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Torque converter: mentioned in 285 of 851 complaints (33%)
- Transmission failed: mentioned in 90 of 851 complaints (11%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical power train repair on the 2004 Ford Freestar at $3,850, and half of them between $2,900 and $4,700.
Based on 124 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2007–2016), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do power train problems happen?
Based on 770 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 851 complaints, 6 mention a crash, 7 a fire, 4 an injury.
Ford Freestar power train complaints by model year
| Model year | Power Train complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 Freestar | 37 | 58% | 95,500 |
| 2006 Freestar | 254 | 71% | 95,558 |
| 2005 Freestar | 677 | 76% | 81,000 |
| 2004 Freestar | 851 | 69% | 85,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Power train:automatic transmission:torque converter
Problem: Ford is recalling certain model year 2004 and 2005 ford freestar and mercury monterey vehicles. The torque converter output shaft may fail.
Risk: This condition results in a sudden loss of motive power with no warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the torque converter free of charge. The safety recall began on august 9, 2012. Owners may contact the ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
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…
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…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2004 Ford Freestars have power train problems?
No. NHTSA has 851 owner complaints about power train for the 2004 Ford Freestar (69% of the 1,227 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Ford Freestar power train?
Yes: 1 safety recall list power train. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do power train problems start?
The median reported mileage is 85,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix power train problems on the 2004 Ford Freestar?
Owners report a typical cost of $3,850 (half paid between $2,900 and $4,700), from 124 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about power train problems on the 2004 Ford Freestar?
The most frequent phrase is “torque converter”, in 285 of 851 complaints, followed by “transmission failed” (90).
Other 2004 Ford Freestar problems
- Electrical System problems (118)
- Structure problems (94)
- Seats problems (86)
- Engine problems (69)
See all 2004 Ford Freestar problems or power train problems across all Freestar years.