2004 Ford Freestyle Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Freestyle years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 4th of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Ford Freestyle. That ranks 4th out of 5 Freestyle model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (6 complaints, 50%), typically at around 105,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 12owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2004 Ford Freestyle 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 | 6 | 50% | 105,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 3 | 25% | 187,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 8% | 113,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 8% | 96,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 8% | 220,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 8% | 88,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2004 Ford Freestyle recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2004 Ford Freestyle.
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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
My car says engine malfunction and wont go over 25 mph. I also have an awd malfunction problem that we have tried to fix and doesn't seem like we can. I'm trying to wait until tax time to trade in but don't know how to get my kids from point a to b in the meantime. Mechanic tells me to get it…
When turning the wheel feels very heavy, and feels like the steering won't easily turn back .like its dragging. When i am turning on a curve it feels like it the power steering is not working.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford freestyle. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 70 mph, the vehicle failed to accelerate while the accelerator pedal was depressed, and the vehicle was making a jerking motion. The contact also stated that the wrench warning indicator illuminated…
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford freestyle. While driving at 45 mph, the vehicle lost power and stalled. The vehicle was able to be restarted. The vehicle was driven to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The dealer stated that the electronic throttle body sensor failed. The vehicle was not…
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford freestar. The contact stated while driving approximately 25 mph the vehicle suddenly jerked forward and stalled. After restarting the vehicle the engine the check transaxle sensor light illuminated and the vehicle would not accelerate past 10 mph. After driving the…
Other Ford Freestyle years
← 2002 Freestyle · 2005 Freestyle →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 Freestyle | 893 | 0 |
| 2006 Freestyle | 1,300 | 1 |
| 2005 Freestyle | 1,459 | 2 |
| 2004 | 12 | 0 |
| 2002 Freestyle | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Ford Freestyle?
Owners most often report power train, engine, electrical system problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 6 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Ford Freestyle?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2004 Ford Freestyle a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Freestyle model years, the 2004 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.