2005 Ford Freestar Power Train Problems
Owners have filed 677 complaints with NHTSA about power train problems on the 2005 Ford Freestar, 76% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 81,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “torque converter” (33% of reports).
- 677power train complaints
- 81,000median miles at failure
- 3mention a crash
- 3mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- $3,450typical repair cost reported by owners
- 44%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 222 of 677 complaints (33%)
- Transmission failed: mentioned in 57 of 677 complaints (8%)
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 2005 Ford Freestar at $3,450, and half of them between $2,300 and $4,600.
Based on 126 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2008–2020), 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 619 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 677 complaints, 3 mention a crash, 3 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.
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 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…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2005 Ford Freestars have power train problems?
No. NHTSA has 677 owner complaints about power train for the 2005 Ford Freestar (76% of the 886 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 2005 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 81,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix power train problems on the 2005 Ford Freestar?
Owners report a typical cost of $3,450 (half paid between $2,300 and $4,600), from 126 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about power train problems on the 2005 Ford Freestar?
The most frequent phrase is “torque converter”, in 222 of 677 complaints, followed by “transmission failed” (57).
Other 2005 Ford Freestar problems
See all 2005 Ford Freestar problems or power train problems across all Freestar years.