2006 Ford Freestar Consumer Discussions

Ford Freestar Transmission Problems

• Re: 2006 Freestar Torque Converter Compaint [ansass]

  Written by: lorenda on Jan 30, 2012 2:23:26 PM

  im having a hard time understanding this recall...i have a vehicle that is listed under recall...vin # is the key..so how about no 1 can help...ford cant do nothing until the 2nd qtr...may?june..they sent out advance noties to dealerships..but not to me...i have a rental and how am i to pay for a car payment and a renatl..and its a possibility that i will be reimbursedin may? they dont have the ... Read More

• Re: 2006 Freestar Torque Converter Compaint [ansass]

  Written by: ansass on Jan 27, 2012 5:18:48 AM

  to update on our status, my vehicle is now looking like it will be getting reposessed due to I can't afford to pay for all the repairs. My first bill for torque converter $1700. Now that is not the only issue, because of metal shavings from that the transmission is now shot, Another $2800+ in repairs. What is a family supposed to do? Looks like my car will be sitting at ... Read More

• $2800 to replace at 115,000 miles

  Written by: paulflovillaga on Jan 20, 2012 10:51:52 AM

  The same with our transmission ~ Sudden loss of all gears! After reading all the complaints, the 2006 Freestar MUST BE INCLUDED in the recall. Additional problems: Power steering leak, PCM failure, Coolant loss, front windshield weatherstripping, fuel gauge not calibrated correctly, persistent tire pressure warning Ford Built Lemon ... $2300 versus $2800 at two, Ford dealers?!!

• Re: 2006 Freestar Torque Converter Compaint [ansass]

  Written by: pissedoff11 on Jan 19, 2012 9:43:15 AM

  I called again to file a compliant with Ford and the national highway safety! I have a 2007 that had the same problem. No warning just lost all power to vehicle on a very busy road! I hope they recall this soon. $2300.00 paid out that we did not have!!!!!!!!!!

• Re: 2006 Freestar Torque Converter Compaint [ansass]

  Written by: lyssfrgr on Jan 19, 2012 8:48:15 AM

  I have filed a complaint and called ford. I just picked up my car an hour ago. Same issues, same bull. Replaced coils, spark plugs, blah blah blah. My van has the same symptoms included in the recall for the 04-05. Ford needs to go by symptoms, NOT by year!

• 2006 Freestar Torque Converter Compaint

  Written by: ansass on Jan 19, 2012 8:35:58 AM

  Has anyone had any luck with the 2006. Mine died last night in the highway with 3 kids in the car. Towed to Ford dealer and the torque converter needs to be replaced for only $1700. My vehicle is not included in the 2004/2005 recall. If this is happening to you please call and fill a complaint with the NHST board. Also go to safercar.com and file a complaint. There are ... Read More

• Re: 2006 Freestar [lyssfrgr]

  Written by: gefrapno on Jan 17, 2012 2:53:17 PM

  Our 2006 Freestar had the same problem. The torque converter blew up as our whole family of 4 was crossing a Missouri River bridge in St. Louis. We had no power and no place to turn off. We were traveling for XMAS and had car full of gifts and luggage. I was scared we were going to get hit in the rear as we were coasting to the next off ramp. ... Read More

• Re: 2006 Freestar [ftfclub]

  Written by: lyssfrgr on Jan 12, 2012 1:04:52 PM

  Same thing here! I called Ford as well! Our 2006 freestar BELONGS in that recall. We have owned it for 17 weeks. It has been in the shop 4 times totaling 12 weeks of us being stuck in a rental! I called the law firm who handled the 04-05 lawsuit and asked them if anything can be done about the later models. She didn't sound surprised and gave me the number ... Read More

• Re: Start calling Ford [ftfclub]

  Written by: angrytoo on Jan 12, 2012 7:46:42 AM

  I found the recall last night and was very disappointed. 2-3 months ago i was with my 3 kids and doing about 60 when my 2006 Ford Freestar just died. showed not ONE sign anything was wrong. No lights came on, nothing smelled burnt. It finally restarted and i very nervously continued on my way. Never happened again. Right after Christmas, went to get in the van to go to the ... Read More

• 2006 FORD FREESTAR Transmission issue

  Written by: gonebowling on Jan 11, 2012 5:57:00 PM

  I have a 2006 ford freestar and the transmission went out last year the Transmission shop said the converter went out and we had to rebuild the transmission because it had metal shavings through out the transmission costing me $2700. It looks like alot of people are having the same problem as me.

• Re: 2006 Freestar [ftfclub]

  Written by: pissedoff11 on Jan 11, 2012 1:08:47 PM

  We are in the same boat as you. We own a 2007! With the same problem! I have filed a complaint with FORD, national highway safety, attorney general and the national trade! Lets hope we are next!!!!!!!!

• 2006 Freestar

  Written by: ftfclub on Jan 11, 2012 10:29:15 AM

  Just got off the phone with Ford.....they are NOT recalling the 2006 Freestar....that has the identical transmission/torque converter problem as the 2004-2005. UNBELIEVABLE! Will NEVER buy another Ford automobile!

• Re: 2005 Freestar Transmission failure [stachia4426]

  Written by: ford4lifeaz on Dec 23, 2011 3:41:09 PM

  Anytime someone says the first thing they are going to do is sue a company, I have doubts. Did you take you vehicle to Ford dealership and have them look at the problem, or are you just going off what one person says? You have to remember, all vehicles break down. They are machines. Does that mean that companies should not be help responsible for known defaults? No. Did this mechanic ... Read More

• Re: rainwater in transmission fluid [memmad2]

  Written by: drayke13 on Nov 26, 2011 8:43:58 PM

  Not sure if we have had the same problem, but our 2006 Freestar seems to act up when it is raining now too. We had problems with other minivans from other companies so we finally went with a new van hoping there wouldn't be any issues, but that wasn't the case... We have had many issues and have had it back in the dealership many many times but they muraculously couldn't ... Read More

• rainwater in transmission fluid

  Written by: memmad2 on Nov 3, 2011 12:20:00 PM

  IN JULY2009 I BOUGHT A 2006 FORD FREESTAR BECAUSE I AM A FOSTER PARENT AND WANTED A SAFE CAR WELL I DIDN'T GET ONE ON 08-01-11 I WAS DRIVING NEAR MY HOME AND CAME TO A STOP LIGHT MY CAR DIDN'T STOP IT KEPT LUNGING FORWARD FORTUNATELY THE LIGHT CHANGED AND I TURNED AROUND AND CAME HOME AND SHUT OFF THE CAR TO STOP IT. I HAD IT TOWED TO THE ... Read More

• Where do I start

  Written by: shay672 on Jul 19, 2011 9:53:38 AM

  I have spent the last three hours reading almost every post on this site clear back to 2006. I am so p*s*ed right now I could sceam. We also have a 2004 Ford Freestar that we are at our wits end with. In March of 2010 on our way to a wedding our tranny went out with out warning..going up a slight incline in the road it just stopped. We were ... Read More

Ford Freestar Audio/Entertainment Questions

• Re: Ford Freestar entertainment system [abchi]

  Written by: khizermajeed on Jul 9, 2011 7:27:29 PM

  hey excuse me cn u tll me where du u get the aux port in ford freestar 2006. please leave a reply on my e-mail address i will be very thankfull 2 u my mail id is khizer.majeed@hotmail.com

Ford Freestar Transmission Problems

• 2004 Ford Freestar Transmission-Water in the transmission

  Written by: dejacrew423 on Jun 22, 2011 1:24:14 PM

  Has anyone had their transmission brake because of water in the transmission? In 2008 I had to have my transmission replaced because I couldn't switch my van into gear and the transmission was broke. In Nov. 2009 I had to bring my 2004 Freestar back into the shop to fixed my transmission and I had to get another new transmission put in because of the same issue. They also stated that ... Read More

Ford Freestar Service Experiences

• Please call ford

  Written by: kjmk15 on Mar 21, 2011 3:40:10 PM

  I have a 2006 freestar and the seal around my computer failed. First I was told that a gasket was bad then the said the seal was bad. Water damage to the computer is not covered under my extended service plan but IF it was due to a damaged part it would be covered. AFTER NUMEROUS HOURS ON THE PHONE, I was told that a seal is a body part and ... Read More

Ford Freestar Transmission Problems

• Re: Hesitation or slipping (?) in wet weather only [blenertz]

  Written by: carranoa on Jan 25, 2011 6:47:59 PM

  2006 Ford Freestar. Same thing is happening to me. Only when cold, wet, snowy. My transmission was replaced in January 2010 with 75,000 miles. Lets hope this one isn't going too.

• Re: My 2004 Ford Freestar Transmission Failed! 76k miles [jdsski]

  Written by: misty10 on Jun 28, 2010 1:57:11 PM

  We had a Windstar too and nothing ever went wrong with it. So we bought the 2004 Freestar in 2006. It's not the transmission...but the torque converter. It went on us twice now. The first time was when we were at 79,000 and now again a couple a months ago at 130,000. Something really needs to get done about this. I just find it hard to believe no one can help ... Read More

• Thank you to a Minnesota federal judge!!!!!!!!

  Written by: nadineb on Jun 3, 2010 11:13:48 AM

  https://web2.westlaw.com/expo/linkviewer.wl?RS=WLW6.06&VR=2.0&SV=Split&FN=_top&M- T=Bankruptcy&TF=649&TC=1&RD=AN-ANAUTOLR&standalone=Y Transmission Torque Converters: WARRANTY, OTHER CLAIMS SURVIVE AGAINST FORD, Daigle v. Ford Motor Co., 29 No. 24 Westlaw Journal Automotive 9, Westlaw Journal Automotive May 25, 2010 A Minnesota federal judge has allowed class-action, breach-of-warranty and unjust-enrichment claims to move forward against Ford Motor Co. for allegedly designing minivans with faulty transmission torque converters. Plaintiffs Rex Lindsay, James Genovese, Henri Caron, Sylvester Hobbs and Edward Daigle say their 2004-2006 ... Read More

• I have just became part of the club.

  Written by: christ3347 on May 6, 2010 6:52:22 AM

  I have a 2006 Ford Freestar it has 78,000 miles on it I bought it from a used car lot and on my way to pick my kids up from school as I was stopped at the stop sign, there was no problems, than as I was driving through the four way stop sign it quit on me, You could hear the engine but it was not getting any type of ... Read More

• Re: 2005 Freestar tranny [tervmom]

  Written by: coneflower1 on Mar 20, 2010 12:08:23 PM

  Thanks for updating everyone. We have a 2006 that has failed twice! I did worry that we would not be included. I don't have a lot of hope that Ford will do the right thing. HOWEVER, unfortunately, it's not if but actually WHEN someone(s) die or are seriously injured, I want there to be as much evidence of this as possible.

• 2005 Freestar tranny

  Written by: lsago on Mar 19, 2010 11:18:16 AM

  Have had van since Sep 2005., now with 109,000. No problems till lately. Same problems everyone else relates. Loss of power with no warning. No reverse. Will jump, buck, and chirp like a bird. In to dealer several times. Have had sensors, PCM , etc replaced. They "dry out" PCM, fabricate a shield, and say I am good to go. Still back to them as we speak. A very scary and ... Read More

• Re: Ford Freestar/Mercury Monterey Investigation [jeb9]

  Written by: momtobclt on Mar 10, 2010 4:25:12 AM

  Why are the 2004 and 2005's the only ones being investigated? I have a 2006 and I had to have my PCM replaced. I had my van in the shop more than 25 times in 3 years because of all of the issues from the PCM. It was because of this site that I found out what the problem was.

Ford Freestar Electrical Problems

• ford freestar 2006, engine stopping

  Written by: dcreek on Mar 9, 2010 5:32:11 PM

  My van has had me stranded several times, the first two times I had to have the van towed to my mechanic. It took the second time for him to figure out it was the fuel reset button. The fuel pump would shut off for no reason and the engine would stop due to no fuel. I have to open the back panel in the van where the jack is and ... Read More

Ford Freestar Transmission Problems

• Re: my 2006 Ford Freestar Failed Transmission [carranoa]

  Written by: Thirstyboots on Jan 18, 2010 5:12:48 PM

  I too have had the blower replaced in my van for heating/AC. And too many electrical problems to list here. What a piece of junk, to say it politely!

• Re: my 2006 Ford Freestar Failed Transmission [carranoa]

  Written by: carranoa on Jan 16, 2010 6:19:33 PM

  Got my van back with a new transmission on Wednesday. Total cost was $3300 and change. They also found broken studs for the exhaust...Which they convienently fix and charged me for. I've also started having problems with the automatic locks and only the driver side sliding door not unlocking and the control panel in the ceiling over the middle seat will not stay up in the ceiling and is now hanging. ... Read More

• PCM is not the Same as the Torque Converter Issue

  Written by: oilandwater on Jan 16, 2010 5:48:39 AM

  "ENGINE/TRANSMISSION DRIVEABILITY ISSUES TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN Reference Number(s): 06-14-10, Date of Issue: July 24, 2006 Superceded Bulletin(s): 05-23-7, Date of Issue: November 28, 2005 Related Ref Number(s): 05-23-7, 06-14-10 ARTICLE BEGINNING ISSUE Some 1999-2003 Windstar and 2004-2007 Freestar / Monterey vehicles built prior to 6/22/2006 may exhibit engine / transmission driveability issues due to water entering the powertrain control module (PCM) or transaxle vent. Symptoms may include various diagnostic trouble codes ... Read More

• fresh out the shop

  Written by: bucknuts920 on Jan 14, 2010 4:52:48 PM

  Got my 2006 Ford Freestar out of the transmission shop today, the total damage was $2013, plus taxes. Good thing I'm rich, or else I'd be broke! (can you smell the sarcasm?) Thanks to the Ford Motor Company, I am broke. I had to take out savings to pay for this, and since I still owe more money than it's worth, I had to pay for it - I didn't have ... Read More

• Re: my 2006 Ford Freestar Failed Transmission [bucknuts920]

  Written by: jgenovese on Jan 13, 2010 1:31:30 PM

  Thank you for filing the reports. Each report is CRITICAL to the cause. Think of our cause as a brick wall that we are trying to build and each report as a brick in that wall. The higher and wider our wall becomes, the harder it is to ignore. Keep us posted on your repairs. Jim Genovese Annapolis, MD

• Re: my 2006 Ford Freestar Failed Transmission [nadineb]

  Written by: bucknuts920 on Jan 13, 2010 8:09:51 AM

  I have, but I'm afraid that nothing can be done for me. Just got off the phone with the transmission shop, I'm out at least $1800

• Re: my 2006 Ford Freestar Failed Transmission [bucknuts920]

  Written by: nadineb on Jan 11, 2010 2:42:04 PM

  File a complaint with NHTSA and the Center for Auto Safety. Write Ford a letter of complaint, too.

• Re: my 2006 Ford Freestar Failed Transmission [bucknuts920]

  Written by: carranoa on Jan 11, 2010 12:26:24 PM

  I found this forum a few days ago after the transmission in my 2006 Ford Freestar died as I was driving up a hill. It just dropped out of drive and that was the end. No drive or reverse. I wish I found this information before I bought the van. I got it used with 54,000 miles. I haven't even owned it 1 year. The dealer quoted the new transmission for ... Read More

• my 2006 Ford Freestar Failed Transmission

  Written by: bucknuts920 on Jan 11, 2010 10:05:53 AM

  Well, I signed up for this forum specifically for the Ford Freestar Transmission issues. Reading this forum has given me nightmares, and finally yesterday, my transmission went out in my Freestar. Luckily I wasn't on the road when it went out, but I had the same issues as the other people - the vehicle starts up just fine, but wont shift into any gear. It's at the transmission shop now, so ... Read More

• Ford Freestar Transmission Problem

  Written by: freestar on Dec 28, 2009 10:59:51 AM

  Glad to find this forum. When I had my windshield replaced two years ago, the technician complimented my 2006 Freestar and then told me that around 80,000 miles my transmission would go, and I should just hope I was not on the highway when it happened (like he was). The car died on a municipal street Saturday and is in the shop for a transmission repair now. I just called Ford ... Read More

• Re: I have joined the club :( [ftfclub]

  Written by: jgenovese on Dec 13, 2009 3:42:48 PM

  I am sorry to hear that our club has another member. Once again, it by the grace of God that no one got hurt. It is only a matter of time before this failure results in a fatality. Please follow up with NHTSA and demand that they expand their investigation to include the 2006 model year. Of course, it won't be long before the 2007's start failing as well. In addition ... Read More

• Re: attorney [nadineb]

  Written by: coneflower1 on Nov 11, 2009 3:47:25 PM

  It's pitiful how we all hope against hope that an attorney will see our plight and want to help. I'm not getting that this person is an attorney. If you are, please, consider helping what appears to be a lot of working, family people who have suffered and continue to be victimized by Ford and our govt. In our case, we've had to pay to replace the trans, had it go ... Read More

• Re: How to Contact me [nadineb]

  Written by: coneflower1 on Oct 26, 2009 3:43:55 PM

  Just want everyone to pass the word that this problem is not unique to the '04's. We have a 2006. It has high milege. The trans went at approx 100,000. We had to pay the $3500 to have it fixed because of the high miles and the amount we still owe. The trans went out again at 130,000. I live in fear for my husband's safety every day. Let's stay together ... Read More

• Re: 2005 Ford Freestar - Trans [tessbrou]

  Written by: nadineb on Sep 14, 2009 8:09:24 PM

  I ask because there is a TSB (technical service bulletin) about water and the PCM. Our mechanic thought this was our problem so we spent money after the dealer suggested to do this on getting the window sealed for any leaks, the engine checked and reset by the dealer, the PCM replaced by the dealer, the vehicle towed to the dealer, the cowl redone by the dealer, the engine codes reset ... Read More

• Re: $1000.00 from Ford [nadineb]

  Written by: coneflower1 on Sep 7, 2009 9:59:46 AM

  Hi all. My husband and I have a 2006 Freestar now on its 2nd transmission. We posted in Aug of last year when we were on a family trip and pulled into traffic from a McDonalds and the vehicle died. $3000 later we were back on the road and experiencing financial woes as a result. My husband drives this vehicle for work so it has high milege 130,000. No chance of ... Read More

• Stranded in the Desert

  Written by: zzyxxrd on Aug 1, 2009 6:54:01 AM

  Good Morning, one and all ! Although Beauty certainly abounds here with these red cliffs out in Lake Powell area in Az. and I am trying to be hopeful and up-beat, nonetheless, I am truly stranded. Had I known that a transmission, in any vehicle,. could just jump ship while on the highway, with no warning, I never would have embarked on a Maine to Los Angeles sojourn in my 2006 ... Read More

• Do all Freestars have the same tranny?

  Written by: momtobclt on Apr 23, 2009 4:53:20 AM

  Title says it all. I have a 2006 Freestar Limited and have already had the PCM issue fixed. Now I am just hoping I don't end up with a tranny issue. My van is in the shop right now getting its second warranty paint job done on cracking paint. We are buying a new car next year and you can bet it won't be a Ford. In 20 years my husband ... Read More

• Re: Ford Freestar Tranny Problems???? [tervmom]

  Written by: jgenovese on Mar 20, 2009 6:30:22 PM

  Brenda, You are absolutely right! The 2006 models will be hitting the magic failure mileage right about now. I guess Ford's plan is to hide in the corner like the cowards that they are until the last model year, 2007 I believe, failures happen and those owners either pay up or give up. It is up to all of us however; to NEVER GIVE UP! Do not let Ford win. Lives ... Read More

• Re: Ford Freestar Tranny Problems???? [tervmom]

  Written by: cowboys59 on Mar 20, 2009 12:09:44 PM

  Sorry Brenda. I should have included 2006. I didn't realize the problem was there too. Why don't you send Obama a separate email. At least he would know there are a lot of us out there. Thanks. Kelly

• Re: Ford Freestar Tranny Problems???? [cowboys59]

  Written by: tervmom on Mar 20, 2009 10:09:00 AM

  Kelly, Great idea getting this out in any way possible. Just... ....wish you had included the 2006's - I think they have the same problem as I just had my transmission replaced because of the torque converter. Believe we have just started the 2006 problems as they get a bit more mileage. Mine went at 44,000. Brenda

• Just Amazing!

  Written by: tervmom on Mar 18, 2009 8:59:56 PM

  I found this forum (unfortunately) AFTER my 2006 Freestar's transmission left me stranded in the middle of an unlit road on a rainy night on March 10th - thankfully not far from home or very heavily travelled. Had it towed to the dealership we have been very loyal to - all of our oil changes, just bought 4 tires for the van last month, a set for our F150 King Ranch ... Read More

Ford Freestar Audio/Entertainment Questions

• Re: Ford Freestar entertainment system [bournsmith]

  Written by: abchi on Feb 15, 2009 10:30:46 AM

  I have a 2006 Freestar - It has the factory DVD entertainment system. I can't get the DVD to play through the audio speakers at all - seems to work only via headphones. Am I missing something? Bought it used and the DVD brochure is not with the car. Thanks in advance for any help. ab

Ford Freestar Transmission Problems

• RESEARCH

  Written by: skihigh on Dec 20, 2008 8:41:25 PM

  I have been spending hours doing exessive research on this problem. The general forum suggestions have been new tranny or torqu converter. My personal mechanic eliminated those a while back and by the results shown in this discussion area, we can safely rule those options out because it did not resolve the issues. Then we are on to sensor issues. I personally, have replaced crank shaft/senor, cam shaft sensor (at least ... Read More

• Re: Freestar [Zeb2121]

  Written by: jerrypaul on Nov 26, 2008 1:55:59 PM

  I can certainly sympathize with you. I purchased a beautifully maintained (looks like it was hardly ever used it was so well taken care of) 2004 Monterey (the twin of the Freestar) and was so excited. The day later I found this forum. LOL So I'm in the same boat. No problems yet but I am waiting to be hitch hiking. One question I do have ... a former poster said ... Read More

• Re: Another transmission problem [charmin67]

  Written by: momtobclt on Oct 22, 2008 3:34:06 PM

  Today my van completely lost power while I was driving 45 mph. There were no warming, shaking, or anything, it just died. Luckily I was able to pull over safely. It would not start back up. I had no steering, brakes, nothing at all. It was towed. The Ford mechanics said it later started right up and they can't find anything wrong. In fact the internal computer doesn't show any sign ... Read More

• another family left in danger

  Written by: unhappymom06 on Jul 28, 2008 12:24:17 PM

  on july 22 my 2006 freestar with 52200 miles no longer had a working tranny. My sister,the kids and I were left stranded 2hours from home with no warning signs. dealer first told me $3200 for new tranny because the plantier? gears were gone. then called back 2 days later and the price went to $4200. we towed the van home and when i called ford they said they could not ... Read More

• Discouraging Information

  Written by: 3forme on Jul 7, 2008 6:20:30 PM

  I own a 2004 Ford Freestar with almost 80K miles. About 2 months ago, the transmission began to shudder. At first, I thought it was because I changed my driving habits. I try to accelorate keeping the tach about 2K in an effort to save gas. The shuddering only happens sporadically now. After reading these posts (from May 2006 to present), I know the transmission is defective because of Ford, not ... Read More

• Yet another

  Written by: mom0f2 on Apr 16, 2008 7:07:22 AM

  I am posting this to vent my frustration just as much as agreeing with what other's have said. Here it goes: I bought my 2005 Freestar used at a non Ford dealership in August of 2006. On the way home we noticed a shutter. At first we thought it was the road and never driving a van thought it was just it's reaction to the road. About a week later we ... Read More

• 2005 Ford Freestar

  Written by: vickekay on Mar 25, 2008 7:40:23 AM

  I have not had a problem with my transmission YET but I have had a few problems and wondered if anyone else has them as well. First, when I'm driving down the road, the automatic sliding door unlatches and the lights come on and the dash shows the door being adjar. I was told by my service team at the dealership that it was impossible. I have had the problem since ... Read More

• I Can't Believe It!

  Written by: ktaylor43077 on Jan 7, 2008 10:49:22 AM

  As I read all of your posts it makes me sick. We bought our 2005 Ford Freestar in February 2006. We haven't really had much trouble with it until two days before Christmas this year. It has 46,000 miles on it and the transmission indicator light came on. Ofcourse we had no idea what it meant until we looked in the book and discovered there was a problem with the transaxle. ... Read More

• Joined the Transmission Failure Club at 49K Miles

  Written by: sunburn on Dec 29, 2007 3:52:58 PM

  The transmission in our 04 Freestar SEL died the week before Christmas at 49K miles. The preliminary diagnosis is a pump failure. I don't know yet if this is related to the torque converter problems since I believe the TC drives the pump. I will find out more details when we pick it up in a couple of days. The van was in park, and when put into reverse, it moved ... Read More

Ford Freestar Audio/Entertainment Questions

• Auxilary Sound!!!

  Written by: coreyjep on Nov 11, 2006 7:02:42 PM

  I am curious to know if anyone knows of a way to utilize the auxilary sound of the installed sound system with an external source such as a portable DVD player? I am purchasing for a long drive and would like fam to have a better listening experience. I have a 2006 Ford Freestar with the AM/FM 6 disc. No factory installed entertainment. Hope you can help.

Ford Freestar Transmission Problems

• Re: transmission problems [97xpresso]

  Written by: gerry28144 on Jul 19, 2006 8:08:19 AM

  What do we do if our transmission goes? Here is my sad story..... 3/2005 bought used 2004 Ford Freestar SES in NYS. Had 24,000 on it. 6/2006 tranmission dies, 55,000. miles on it in NC. Take it to local AAMACO, find out that transmission has already been replaced. AAMACO knows that it has been replaced because the serial # on the transmission starts with FQR = Ford Quality Reman. The repair ... Read More

Ford Freestar- Should I Buy One?

• Re: Would you recommend purchasing the Freestar? [dudette3]

  Written by: lesmark on Jun 14, 2006 3:10:40 AM

  I purchased a 2004 Freestar in Feb. On June 2, 2006 I came out of a store, started the van, put it in gear and nothing. To make a long story short, the transmission was gone (with 45,000 miles on it)! Apparently this is not an uncommon problem. (check out some of the other postings. I would not recommend the Ford...

Ford Freestar/Mercury Monterey

• Re: 2006 Freestar

  Written by: samnoe on Oct 27, 2005 6:50:23 AM

  I went to the dealer last week and found there sitting about 4 new '06 Freestars. There are a few interior changes, the location of the door lock/unlock button which is more intuitive, and safer power window switches, but you loss the illumination. I don't know why, but it bothers me that all older Ford vehicles offered illuminated controls for everything, and lighted glove boxes as well, and on the newer ... Read More

• no title

  Written by: ANT14 on Feb 1, 2004 8:45:31 PM

  SPARTANMAN, Yes the 3.5L is multi-valve 24V. Ford is keeping the Duratec name (including using it in other I-4 engines). Actually the Duratec is far mroe reliable overall, never had a history of issues or concerns. I don't wish to say it's as reliable as the old 5.0L 302CID V-8 which is one of the most reliable in the whole industry, but the Duratec is up there in reliability for Ford. ... Read More

• no title

  Written by: samnoe on Dec 16, 2003 6:50:42 AM

  While the Honda minivans are priced about $27,000 and Chrysler about $35,000 (before rebates) you have to consider that Chrysler minivans offers much more than Honda. Simple things like heated mirrors; 10-speaker audio system; power liftgate; power passenger seat and memory seating; 3-zone auto climate control; and so much more, they are not available on Honda's Odyssey. And most of them weren't available at the last generation Toyota Sienna. Now Toyota ... Read More

• Freestar test

  Written by: samnoe on Oct 8, 2003 7:32:30 PM

  I drove the Freestar SEL last day. Just for 2-3 minutes, and had a good look all around the vehicle. The main 2 things which bothers me: 1) the 4.2L engine is sooo noisy - it sounds like a real truck when starting - I would say even more roaring than the 3.8L from the Windstar - where are all those sound-dampening material? all those best-in-class door sealers? 2) No more ... Read More

• Freestar????

  Written by: wsag26 on Aug 20, 2003 8:01:58 AM

  What's up with Ford and there 'F' kind of thing. By 2006 practically all of there vehicles except Explorer, and Mustang and Expedition and Escape will have 'F's in it. Not to get offtopic though... The Ford Freestar will be pretty behind all of the competition because of it's 200 hp engine. People will just keep on putting it behind because of that. I don't expect to buy a minivan, because ... Read More

• Owner's manual by ANT

  Written by: samnoe on Aug 1, 2003 1:24:25 PM

  Thanks for the link. I've downloaded the .pdf file (about 15 minutes on my 56K modem). I'm enjoying so much of reading information about the upcoming Freestar. There is a lot to like about the new Freestar over the current Windstar. However, there are many things I don't like, many things which I hoped so much to see an upgrade in the new Freestar, and many things which are even better ... Read More