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Common Problems with 2004 Ford Freestar

Retrospectively, the 2004 Ford Freestar had 801 complaints, and 36% of issues had something to do with POWER TRAIN problems.

What is the most common problem with a 2004 Ford Freestar?

Based on car owner complaints, the most common issues with the 2004 Ford Freestar fall into the category of POWER TRAIN. Below we had classified the complaints into groups by components affected.

POWER TRAIN 290 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 111 SEATS 82 ENGINE 65 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 34 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 28 UNKNOWN OR OTHER 23 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 22 STEERING 20 STRUCTURE 18 SUSPENSION 18 WHEELS 16 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 13 SERVICE BRAKES 10 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL 8 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 6 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 6 VISIBILITY 5 SEAT BELTS 5 AIR BAGS 5 TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM 4 EQUIPMENT 3 TIRES 3 EXTERIOR LIGHTING 2 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR 1 PARKING BRAKE 1 SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC 1 VISIBILITY/WIPER 1

Worst 2004 Ford Freestar Problems

We have singled out the top-3 most critical reports that involved victims or injuries.

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...

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
2004 Ford Freestar December 17, 2010 Victims: 2 Mileage: 65000 miles

I have a 04 ford freestar that continues to have transmission problems. it started early around 40k. fmc service stated 'just a leak'. repeat complain...

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
2004 Ford Freestar October 1, 2008 Victims: 2 Mileage: 50000 miles

Every single time gas is being pumped into the car the pump stops several times. it can take up to 20 minutes to completely fill the gas tank. not onl...

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