Below you may see the AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION components and the number of complaints they received.
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...
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...
I was standing at the rear of my sister's new 2006 ford freestar van. my 2 1/2 year old son was inside the van. the van was not running. my son cli...
2004 ford freestar. consumer writes in regards to torque converter recall notice. *smd the consumer stated the first time the torque converter failed, it was replaced under warranty and the all he had to pay was a $100 deductible. the consumer received a recall notice, and the letter stated if the work had already been performed, a refund would be issued. the consumer received his $100 back. however, on august 3, 2013, the torque converter failed again. the service technician contacted ford, to see if any assistance was available. ford denied any financial help.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford freestar. the contact stated that the vehicle was included in and repaired under nhtsa campaign id number 12v006000 (power train). the contact stated that while the vehicle stalled without warning. the contact had to stop and wait some time before being able to restart the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostics, who stated that the transmission failed due to a faulty torque converter. the failure was reported to the manufacturer. the failure and current mileage was 98,000. updated 8/26/13 *cn the consumer stated the problems started after the dealer worked on the vehicle. updated 09/05/13
Letter from senator corynyn on behalf of constituent regarding her 2004 ford freestar that lost power, and receive an alert regarding her recall notice 11525 (torque converter), and believes she should be reimburse for her payments. *smd the consumer stated she submitted her original receipts for reimbursement, but she only received $50.00. the consumer would like to be reimbursed for the towing and diagnostic charges.
2006 ford freestar. consumer writes in regards to transmission malfunction. *smd the consumer stated the vehicle slowed to a stop, in the middle of the interstate.
2004 ford freestar. attorney representing consumer writes in regards to torque converter output shaft failure recall notice. *smd the consumer received a recall notice in march 2012. the notice stated the parts were not available, but would be available in the second quarter of 2012. the consumer received another letter in october 2012, stating the parts were available. an appointment was made for december 26, 2012, even though the consumer did not experience any type of failure, he still complied with the recall. two days later, the consumer received a call from the dealer, stating the recall had been completed. however, on january 4, 2013 while driving on the highway, the consumer experienced a sudden loss of power with no warning. he soon discovered the vehicle would only go forward, as there was no ability to go in reverse. he immediately drove to the dealer, where an inspection was performed and it was determined the transmission was beyond repair and would need to be replaced. ford stated the failure of the transmission immediately following the recall was a coincidence and they would not offer any assistance.
2004 ford freestar. consumer writes in regards to safety recall notice concerning worn splines in the transmission torque converter. *tgw the consumer submitted the service invoice. *jb
2004 ford freestar. consumer writes in regards to recall notice 11s25/12v006000 concerning transmission torque converter *tgw the consumer stated she received a recall letter in the mail in march. however, the recall letter stated parts would not be available until the third quarter of 2012. in july 2012, when the consumer went to have the dealer for routine maintenance, she inquired about the recall, and the dealer informed her, they were only repairing vehicles, that had actually had transmission failure. the consumer then received an official letter, stating the parts were available. however, she felt the dealership was giving her the run around, in not fixing her vehicle in a timely manner.
Driving at highway speeds in traffic with three children in the car, when the torque converter/transmission failed with no warning or indication of previous problem. vehicle would not respond to accelerator. fortunately,was able to coast off exit ramp safely. would not go forward or backward. 300 miles from home. towing, car rental and repairs. dealer said recall not applied to this year but same problems as previous years. ford should fix this before someone is killed. they are aware of the situation.
2005 freestar. consumer writes in regards to torque converter failure while driving on the highway. *tgw the consumer stated it cost $ 2,552.53 to install a re-built transmission/torque converter. the consumer stated he received a recall letter in the mail, stating he may be eligible for a refund for his out of pocket expenses. the consumer contacted the dealer about the refund and was informed the maximum amount available to cover the repair bill was less than $ 1,500. recall # 12v006000
Tl* the contact owns 2004 ford freestar. as the contact was driving, the vehicle decelerated without warning. the contact had received notification of nhtsa campaign id number: 12v006000 (power train:automatic transmission) and called the local dealer to secure an appointment. the dealer advised the contact that the parts needed to make the repairs would not become available until later in the year. the manufacturer was not contacted and the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and the current mileage was 149,565. updated 05/03/12*lj