2006 Ford Freestar Power Train Problems
Owners have filed 254 complaints with NHTSA about power train problems on the 2006 Ford Freestar, 71% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 95,558 miles. The words owners use most often: “torque converter” (42% of reports).
- 254power train complaints
- 95,558median miles at failure
- 2mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $3,750typical repair cost reported by owners
- 32%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 106 of 254 complaints (42%)
- Transmission failed: mentioned in 24 of 254 complaints (9%)
- Engine revved: mentioned in 14 of 254 complaints (6%)
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 2006 Ford Freestar at $3,750, and half of them between $2,600 and $4,600.
Based on 23 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2008–2016), 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 237 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 254 complaints, 2 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 1 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 (0)
No safety recall lists power train for the 2006 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.
My Ford Freestar without warning or anything just wouldnât go after stopping at a stop sign. It was like it was stuck in neutral. But it was in drive. In 2003 and 2004 there was a recall on the transmission. My van is a 2005 but the transmission was manufactured in 2004. Which is one of the years…
The contact owns a 2006 Ford Freestar. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost all motive power and would not shift to any gear other than park. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The…
The contact owns a 2006 Ford Freestar. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost significant motive power before briefly hesitating and jerking. After restarting the vehicle, it returned to normal functionality, but the failure had since become a regular…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2006 Ford Freestars have power train problems?
No. NHTSA has 254 owner complaints about power train for the 2006 Ford Freestar (71% of the 356 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 2006 Ford Freestar power train?
No recall currently lists power train for this vehicle.
At what mileage do power train problems start?
The median reported mileage is 95,558 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix power train problems on the 2006 Ford Freestar?
Owners report a typical cost of $3,750 (half paid between $2,600 and $4,600), from 23 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about power train problems on the 2006 Ford Freestar?
The most frequent phrase is “torque converter”, in 106 of 254 complaints, followed by “transmission failed” (24).
See all 2006 Ford Freestar problems or power train problems across all Freestar years.