2004 Ford Freestar Structure Problems
Owners have filed 94 complaints with NHTSA about structure problems on the 2004 Ford Freestar, 8% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 114,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “wheel well” (35% of reports).
- 94structure complaints
- 114,000median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 3mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 5%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.
- Wheel well: mentioned in 33 of 94 complaints (35%)
- Row seat: mentioned in 27 of 94 complaints (29%)
- Rear driver: mentioned in 10 of 94 complaints (11%)
- Completely rusted: mentioned in 9 of 94 complaints (10%)
At what mileage do structure problems happen?
Based on 84 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 94 complaints, 1 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 3 an injury.
Ford Freestar structure complaints by model year
| Model year | Structure complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 Freestar | 4 | 6% | 117,500 |
| 2006 Freestar | 5 | 1% | 97,994 |
| 2005 Freestar | 33 | 4% | 82,049 |
| 2004 Freestar | 94 | 8% | 114,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists structure for the 2004 Ford Freestar. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The part that has the clip for back seat fell out and now there is a 5 by 5 inch hole going into the wheel well and the seat has nothing to clip onto and be secure, this was recalled in this model
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford freestar. The contact stated that both the driver and passenger side electric sliding doors would not close properly and would randomly open. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The local dealer (dick smith ford, 7201 garners ferry rd, columbia, sc) and the…
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford freestar. While the vehicle was undergoing routine maintenance by an independent mechanic, the contact was informed that the control arm was protruding through the frame and created a hole. In addition, the check engine indicator illuminated. The local dealer was…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2004 Ford Freestars have structure problems?
No. NHTSA has 94 owner complaints about structure for the 2004 Ford Freestar (8% 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 structure?
No recall currently lists structure for this vehicle.
At what mileage do structure problems start?
The median reported mileage is 114,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about structure problems on the 2004 Ford Freestar?
The most frequent phrase is “wheel well”, in 33 of 94 complaints, followed by “row seat” (27).
Other 2004 Ford Freestar problems
- Power Train problems (851)
- Electrical System problems (118)
- Seats problems (86)
- Engine problems (69)
See all 2004 Ford Freestar problems or structure problems across all Freestar years.