2006 Ford Freestar Consumer Discussions

Ford Freestar Transmission Problems

Re: attorney [nadineb]

Written by: coneflower1 on Nov 11, 2009 03:47 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 out again, ... Read More...

Re: How to Contact me [nadineb]

Written by: coneflower1 on Oct 26, 2009 03:43 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 and tuned in folks. ... Read More...

Re: 2005 Ford Freestar - Trans [tessbrou]

Written by: nadineb on Sep 14, 2009 08:09 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 ... Read More...

Re: $1000.00 from Ford [nadineb]

Written by: coneflower1 on Sep 07, 2009 09:59 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 a trade due ... Read More...

Stranded in the Desert

Written by: zzyxxrd on Aug 01, 2009 06:54 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 ... Read More...

Do all Freestars have the same tranny?

Written by: momtobclt on Apr 23, 2009 04:53 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 and I have only had Ford, but now we are done. Read More...

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

Written by: jgenovese on Mar 20, 2009 06:30 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 are depending ... Read More...

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

Written by: cowboys59 on Mar 20, 2009 00:09 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 Read More...

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

Written by: tervmom on Mar 20, 2009 10:09 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 Read More...

Just Amazing!

Written by: tervmom on Mar 18, 2009 08:59 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 last ... Read More...