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Major Problems with Ford Freestar - Statistics of Complaints

Below you may see what Ford Freestar model years had the most number of complaints over time. Though it does not necessarily mean that 2004, for instance, is the worst year for the Freestar. Older Freestar vehicles tend to accumulate more problems over time, so you need to carefully explore the nature of the issues. Tap into specific years for more details.

Browse Ford Freestar problems by years

Worst Ford Freestar Problems

FRONT
2005 Ford Freestar May 13, 2006 Victims: 3

Dt*: the contact stated while stopped at a traffic light, another vehicle rear ended the contact at an estimated speed of 40-45mph. this resulted in the contact rear ending a vehicle. there were three occupants in the contact's vehicle, the driver; the contact who was seated in the passenger seat, and an occupant in the rear seat on the driver's side. during the accident the seat belt webbing spooled, allowing the occupants to move forward. as a result, the seatbelts did not lock causing injuries to all occupants. the driver made contact with either the ...

LATCH
2005 Ford Freestar January 1, 2007 Victims: 3 Mileage: 500 miles

After reading a complaint on your site from another concerned consumer, i would like to mention the issues that are recurring with our minivan. our automatic doors do not stop closing once an object is placed in their way. this has resulted in a number of bumps, bruises, and scares. we are forced to push our children out of the way if they accidentally hit the "door close" button on the door, because i am physically unable to stop the door from closing, and my husband, who is a 230 lbs. former body builder has to physically ...

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
2004 Ford Freestar December 9, 2009 Victims: 3 Mileage: 138000 miles

No prior transmission trouble; no warning of problem on the date of incident. driving at highway speed on the approach to a narrow four-lane highway bridge. the vehicle's engine rpm suddenly raced while the forward momentum lagged; the engine continued to run fine, but the transmission no longer provided any forward power. the vehicle slowed rapidly due to the upward grade of the bridge, and there was no shoulder to pull off onto, with traffic bearing down at 60+ mph. this dangerous situation then caused a four-car accident. defect vehicle was not badly damaged (only ...

What is the most common problem with Ford Freestar?

Overall the worst problem with Ford Freestar relates to AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION problems. Browse the categories below to learn about the specific Freestar years that are prone to issues with these components.

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 917 POWER TRAIN 748 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 235 ENGINE 147 SEATS 102 TORQUE CONVERTER 100 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 91 BODY 76 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 74 UNKNOWN OR OTHER 45 STEERING 44 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 33 STRUCTURE 28 SUSPENSION 25 SERVICE BRAKES 24 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 22 WHEELS 19 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL 19 AIR BAGS 18 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 17 ROTOR 13 CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) 12 DRIVELINE 11 ENGINE 11 TIRES 11 SEAT BELTS 10 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 10 LATCH 10 PADS 10 TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM 10 VISIBILITY 9 DOOR 9 CALIPER 9 HUB 9 MANUAL TRANSMISSION 8 HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE 8 EQUIPMENT 7 ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP 7 MECHANICAL 7 UNDERBODY SHIELDS 7 FRONT 6 EXTERIOR LIGHTING 6 GLASS, SIDE/REAR 5 MID/REAR ASSEMBLY 5 ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT 4 COOLING SYSTEM 4 REAR 4 CRUISE CONTROL 4 WHEEL BEARING 4 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL 4 VISIBILITY/WIPER 4 EXHAUST SYSTEM 3 FRONTAL 3 TREAD/BELT 3 ACCELERATOR PEDAL 3 AIR CONDITIONER 2 TIE ROD ASSEMBLY 2 DELIVERY 2 POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS 2 MASTER CYLINDER 2 EMISSION CONTROL 2 REAR/OTHER 2 HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS 2 HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM 2 AXLE ASSEMBLY 2 MOTOR 2 PEDALS AND LINKAGES 2 HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS 2 ELECTRICAL 2 RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. 2 FRAME AND MEMBERS 2 SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC 2 SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE 2 ROTOR 2 LABELS 2 WINDSHIELD 1 FRONT 1 WIRING 1 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR 1 DISC 1 CALIPER 1 FOUNDATION COMPONENTS 1 PARKING BRAKE 1 HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS 1 FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS 1 GASOLINE 1 HEADLIGHTS 1 BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS 1 IGNITION 1 LOCK 1 RECLINER 1 INTERIOR 1 WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER 1 HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS 1 SIDEWALL 1 RACK AND PINION 1 LINKAGES 1 POWER ASSIST 1 CONTROL UNIT/MODULE 1 TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE 1 INTERIOR LIGHTING 1 GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) 1 LOCK 1 RIM 1 HYDRAULIC 1 LOWER ARM 1 STABILIZER BAR 1 RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER 1 HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS 1 VALVE 1 HUB 1 ANTILOCK 1 FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM 1 AUTOMATIC (ASC) 1 PADS 1 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL 1 TORQUE ARM 1 REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER 1 PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS 1

Number of Complaints Reported in the First Year

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