2005 Ford Freestar Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Freestar years
- Far more complaints than other years 2nd of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 886 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Ford Freestar. That ranks 2nd out of 4 Freestar model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (677 complaints, 76%), typically at around 81,000 miles. Complaints mention 8 crashes, 2 fires, 18 injuries. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 6 defect investigations involving it.
- 886owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 6NHTSA investigations
- 8complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 Ford Freestar problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train problems | 677 | 76% | 81,000 | “torque converter” (33%) | $3,450 |
| Electrical System problems | 85 | 10% | 97,975 | “torque converter” (8%) | — |
| Engine problems | 53 | 6% | 111,417 | “torque converter” (15%) | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 39 | 4% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 35 | 4% | 75,121 | — | — |
| Structure | 33 | 4% | 82,049 | — | — |
| Seats | 20 | 2% | 146,750 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 20 | 2% | 39,900 | — | — |
| Steering | 19 | 2% | 91,025 | — | — |
| Suspension | 10 | 1% | 68,715 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 10 | 1% | 81,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 9 | 1% | 110,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 8 | 1% | 58,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 8 | 1% | 68,145 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 7 | 1% | 108,653 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 6 | 1% | 72,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 6 | 1% | 33,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 5 | 1% | 120,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 4 | 0% | 61,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 4 | 0% | 32,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 0% | 153,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 3 | 0% | 58,000 | — | — |
| Traction Control System | 2 | 0% | 47,500 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 0% | 116,100 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 0% | 5,200 | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 0% | 20,710 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 0% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | 0% | 66,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2005 Ford Freestar recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Seats
Problem: Ford is recalling certain model year 2004-2007 Freestar and Mercury Monterey vehicles manufactured from March 24, 2003, through November 7, 2006, equipped with a third row seat and originally sold in, or currently registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. The third row stowable seat can experience corrosion and structural degradation at the seat anchor mechanism mounted to the rear wheel wells. As a result of the corrosion, the third row seat may not fully latch into its seating position.
Risk: In the event that the vehicle is crashed into from the rear, an unlatched seat may increase the risk of personal injury.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will install new third row seat latch striker mounting brackets, free of charge. The recall began on March 28, 2013. Owners may contact Ford Motor Company Customer Relationship Center at 1-866-436-7332.
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.
Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate
Problem: On certain vans equipped with the power liftgate option, the power liftgate motor automatically disengages after the liftgate is powered open.
Risk: In the event of a liftgate strut malfunction, the liftgate can fall freely with no prior warning. Anyone standing beneath the liftgate may be injured if the liftgate falls.
Fix: Dealers will reprogram the power liftgate module to reduce the likelihood that the liftgate could fall free of charge. The recall began on march 15, 2006. Owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Stabilus Rear Liftgate Struts Failing (EQ12010) — opened Sep 28, 2012, closed Dec 31, 2012.
- Corrosion of Third-Row Seat Attachment (EA12003) — opened Apr 23, 2012, closed May 2, 2013, led to recall 13V081000.
- Service Jack Failure (PE11033) — opened Sep 13, 2011, closed Dec 7, 2012.
- Engine Stalling (PE10033) — opened Aug 23, 2010, closed Jul 15, 2011.
- Transmission Torque Converter Failure (EA09016) — opened Nov 10, 2009, closed Feb 2, 2012, led to recall 12V006000.
- Torque converter output shaft failure (PE09033) — opened Jul 15, 2009, closed Nov 17, 2009.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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…
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…
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…
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…
I was driving and my transmission stopped working left me stranded
Other Ford Freestar years
← 2004 Freestar · 2006 Freestar →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 Freestar | 64 | 1 |
| 2006 Freestar | 356 | 2 |
| 2005 | 886 | 3 |
| 2004 Freestar | 1,227 | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Ford Freestar?
Owners most often report power train, electrical system, engine problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 677 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Ford Freestar?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2005 Ford Freestar a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Freestar model years, the 2005 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.