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3.5 out of 5 stars

F-O-R-D

brian, 01/08/2009
2004 Ford Freestar SE 4dr Minivan (3.9L 6cyl 4A)
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Bought new in July 04, dealer replaced front brakes due to a defect at 10k, no problems until 38k when transmission blew seal. Cost 1700 at independent trans mechanic since it was at holiday. Brought faulty seals to dealer, they replied "you should of brought vehicle in to us and got an estimate" Would of gotten gouged for sure my opinion. Plan on driving it to the junkyard. How can sticker on this plastic monster be 27k, got it after rebates for 17k and worth 4k 5 years later? Brakes squeak, and I put so much time into shims and anti-rattle compound. Don't let dealer put another Ford trans in your vehicle, let someone rebuild it with new seals. Why invite the same trouble twice?

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1.5 out of 5 stars

Recall is Needed-Transmission

Anabel, 08/20/2009
2004 Ford Freestar Limited 4dr Minivan (4.2L 6cyl 4A)
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If the transmission issues would not happen. This van would be great. But the reliability of the vehicle and the safety of my children and whomever is in it comes first. This vehicle is unsafe. Please go to NHTSA or safercar.gov and draw your own conclusion.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

perfect

slotlady, 09/15/2004
2004 Ford Freestar SEL 4dr Minivan (4.2L 6cyl 4A)
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Love the room -the handle-the speed color-interior and outside interior-

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4.38 out of 5 stars

Freestar vs Windstar 99

Boo Boo 99, 09/21/2004
2004 Ford Freestar SE 4dr Minivan (3.9L 6cyl 4A)
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I owned a Windstar and loved it. Got rid of it because the transmission started to go. So I bought a Freestar SE for 16,500. The interior is more refined and it handles better on the road. The engine is quieter and the transmission much smoother. Bought the ext warranty. The SE model comes with the smaller engine. Acceleration is horrible compared to my old Windstar LX which had the larger V6. For that reason only get the upgraded FreeStar with the bigger engine. I am not excited about the Freestar but it beats 24,000 for an Honda Oddessy. If you can stand the acceleration the freestar is a bargin

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1.75 out of 5 stars

2004 Ford Freestar

nadineb, 08/28/2009
2004 Ford Freestar SE 4dr Minivan (3.9L 6cyl 4A)
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Worst vehicle that I have every owned. Feared for my safety in this vehicle. I would not recommend it to anyone. I will not purchase another Ford vehicle ever again because of having such a bad experience with this vehicle. Review NHTSA site for numerous complaints.

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