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Ford needs to step up!
m_a_t_47362, 01/11/2009
2004 Ford Freestar SE 4dr Minivan (3.9L 6cyl 4A)
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We got our Freestar in October of 2004. We were told it was new and that only the dealer had drove it. We ended up paying full brand new price, when it had over 16,000 miles on it. We get it home and immediately started seeing problems. The side mirror had been glued on, the door handle on the back gate kept coming off, we was supposed to had a bumper to bumper warranty on it, but when I took it in to get handle put back on we was told it would cost us a minimum of $300 just to get it looked at! There is something wrong with all the wiring, it dies all the time, door locks won't work, and driver window won't roll down. Engine light stays on, and brakes and tires can't last long on front end. All in all this is not a good vehicle. Do not buy!
Transmission Problems
G.D. Henderson, 09/05/2009
2004 Ford Freestar S 4dr Minivan (3.9L 6cyl 4A)
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The car has been good, except when it stranded me and my family in a remote stretch of Texas road when the transmission suddenly failed without any warning whatsoever. Turns out it was the faulty spline design of the torque converter, where the splines (gear type teeth) stripped out. Cost wss over $1200.00 for repair, $300.00 rental car and $200 towing - plus missing a family Labor Day gathering at my mothers. After reading of the huge number of transmission failures on this vehicle on other web sites, I now question the reliability of this vehicle and may shift over from Fords. Being a registered Mechanical Engineer, I know how important reliability is, especially for your family.
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BOBR, 10/29/2003
2004 Ford Freestar Limited 4dr Minivan (4.2L 6cyl 4A)
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Nice vehicle for a first time buyer of van and ford product
almost a 9
Pinky98, 11/18/2004
2004 Ford Freestar SES 4dr Minivan (3.9L 6cyl 4A)
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First tank of gas got me 19city miles Second, 24 highway miles Third, 23 highway & city Buying a 2004 this late in the season (October) got me over $11,000 off sticker price. Right now I only have 650 miles. I would suggest the $130. for the center console. It's a great storage space.
I love this van
Michelle Scott, 04/09/2005
2004 Ford Freestar SEL 4dr Minivan (4.2L 6cyl 4A)
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The features on this van astound me. I really enjoy driving this van. I'd had a Chevy Astro van before, and this one drives more like a car. The styling and comfort of this vehicle are very impressive.
Should Have Kept the Windstar
RB, 02/21/2005
2004 Ford Freestar SE 4dr Minivan (3.9L 6cyl 4A)
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They should have made continual improvements to the Windstar and not taken away the basic and great features of it to upgrade a few others and call it a Freestar. I like the 4 wheel disc brakes, and side airbag upgrades. However, I do not like the cheap looking interior, no fog lamps, no rims (on same model), and NO center console.
Ford Freestar, great value,
ben, 03/06/2005
2004 Ford Freestar SES 4dr Minivan (3.9L 6cyl 4A)
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If you're looking for a van to buy and keep, not trade in a lot, buy the Freestar and buy an extended warranty. I have a 1998 Windstar and the Ford service centers are really number 1. When you're on the road and you need service or something happens, you're in good hands. The van is great.
Poor components
Dr. Gonzo, 09/10/2009
2004 Ford Freestar Limited 4dr Minivan (4.2L 6cyl 4A)
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Bought van new. Main problems have been with poor components. Examples: Have had to replace both front power window motors, driver seat heater, driver seat adjustment motor, and 6CD/radio has been replaced TWICE, fuel pump died on the highway at 60K. Fortunately no problems with engine/transmission; not even leaking/burning oil with almost 90K on it. Poor fuel economy as I can only get to 18mpg on highway. I've owned Chevy, Dodge, Ford, Mazda and Hyundai and this will likely be the last domestic vehicle I ever own.
No Problems after 24000 Km
Rob R, 04/19/2005
2004 Ford Freestar SEL 4dr Minivan (4.2L 6cyl 4A)
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I've driven my 2004 Freestar Sport for nearly a year and have clocked 24,000Km. It's never been back to the dealer for warranty service - probably the best new car I've ever owned. I owned a Windstar previously. The ride, quality of interior materials, handling, brakes, transmission shifting - all much better than Windstar. Only gas mileage is worse. Overall, a great vehicle at thousands less than the imports!
Great Value
DJ, 03/16/2005
2004 Ford Freestar SEL 4dr Minivan (4.2L 6cyl 4A)
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Just replaced my old Windstar and this van is terrific. It does everything better. It only has a couple thousand miles but I could not happier, the value was incredible. I got a loaded vehicle for about $22 K. So far I have not had any issues and would recommend this van.