Ford Freestar Power Train Problems
Owners have filed 1,819 complaints with NHTSA about power train problems on the Ford Freestar across 4 model years. The 2004 model year has the most (851). The words owners use most often: “torque converter” (34% of reports).
- 1,819power train complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 11mention a crash
- 9mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- $3,750typical repair cost reported by owners
- 41%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 626 of 1,819 complaints (34%)
- Transmission failed: mentioned in 176 of 1,819 complaints (10%)
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 Ford Freestar at $3,750, and half of them between $2,450 and $4,650.
Based on 275 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2007–2020), 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 1,658 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 1,819 complaints, 11 mention a crash, 9 a fire, 9 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
Model years: 2004, 2005
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 2004 Ford Freestar. The contact stated while driving at approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle stalled. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the residence. An independent mechanic diagnosed that the torque converter and the transmission needed to be…
Flashing! With gear around it and car will not operate correctly i.e. no power very slow acceleration and lacking ability to change gears.
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 Ford Freestars have power train problems?
No. NHTSA has 1,819 owner complaints about power train 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 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.
How much does it cost to fix power train problems on the Ford Freestar?
Owners report a typical cost of $3,750 (half paid between $2,450 and $4,650), from 275 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about power train problems on the Ford Freestar?
The most frequent phrase is “torque converter”, in 626 of 1,819 complaints, followed by “transmission failed” (176).
Other Ford Freestar problems
- Electrical System problems (248)
- Engine problems (157)
- Structure problems (136)
- Seats problems (121)
- Vehicle Speed Control problems (101)
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