Ford Freestar Electrical System Problems
Owners have filed 248 complaints with NHTSA about electrical system problems on the Ford Freestar across 4 model years. The 2004 model year has the most (118). The words owners use most often: “torque converter” (10% of reports).
- 248electrical system complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 3mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $1,400typical repair cost reported by owners
- 30%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 24 of 248 complaints (10%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical electrical system repair on the Ford Freestar at $1,400, and half of them between $980 and $1,550.
Based on 8 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2011–2017), 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 electrical system problems happen?
Based on 222 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 248 complaints, 3 mention a crash, 3 a fire, 2 an injury.
Ford Freestar electrical system complaints by model year
| Model year | Electrical System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 Freestar | 5 | 8% | 115,000 |
| 2006 Freestar | 40 | 11% | 92,500 |
| 2005 Freestar | 85 | 10% | 97,975 |
| 2004 Freestar | 118 | 10% | 95,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists electrical system for the 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 alternator caught on fire and burned alternator wring harness.
The contact owns a 2006 Ford Freestar. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the speedometer failed to function as intended. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure…
The rear wheel well has rusted on both sides and completely rusted out a large hole (approx. 1 ft diameter area visibly effected) in the the body of the van. The rusted out section is where the back seat is anchored to the frame, so the rust has cause the seat to no longer be securely anchored to…
The transmission is grinding and popping when shifting gears.Also it has started not moving when I shift it into drive and 3rd and 1st.When I drive it I have to put it in 1st gear and change up to drive and it grinds and pops when giving it gas to go.It comes to a crawl going up hills.Has a big…
I read the recalls for 2004 ford free star transmissions and my van without warning just quit working in the middle of the road while i was driving. I could get it to start back up for a second to move it to the side of the road, but it wouldn't start after that.
Frequently asked questions
Do all Ford Freestars have electrical system problems?
No. NHTSA has 248 owner complaints about electrical system for the Ford Freestar. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Ford Freestar electrical system?
No recall currently lists electrical system for this vehicle.
How much does it cost to fix electrical system problems on the Ford Freestar?
Owners report a typical cost of $1,400 (half paid between $980 and $1,550), from 8 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about electrical system problems on the Ford Freestar?
The most frequent phrase is “torque converter”, in 24 of 248 complaints.
Other Ford Freestar problems
- Power Train problems (1,819)
- Engine problems (157)
- Structure problems (136)
- Seats problems (121)
- Vehicle Speed Control problems (101)
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