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Transmission problems
harold, 03/28/2010
2004 Ford Freestar Limited 4dr Minivan (4.2L 6cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I have always owned Ford's until now. Freestar dumby lights kept coming on all ford dealers told me it is a dumby light, keep driving, turn car off and then go again. transmission is gone, it does nothing but shake and not want to go. it has 99,000 miles on it and ford says not there problem. we don't have $2500.or $3000.00 to fix it. I had the dvd player for kids but now nothing
Runs strong at 227,828 miles in 2021
Solarstars, 06/01/2021
2004 Ford Freestar SES 4dr Minivan (3.9L 6cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I got a 2004 Ford Freestar hand me down from my Aunt. She purchased this car brand new from the dealer when it first came out. She maintained her minivan with over 51 service history. Never had an accident. Oil change was done every 3,000 miles. Break pads where changed every 40,000 miles, new tires were replaced every 60,000 miles. I gave it a test drive on May 29, 2021. Engine starts perfectly, rides nice and smooth. Got to admit, the car still going strong. This was her baby and has been her reliable car for 16 years. However, the cars interior and exterior is a bit worn. So, I might give it a nice facelift. I'm not a big fan of American cars, but I'm convinced that if you take good care of your machine, your machine will last longer and take care of you. I'm hoping that I can rely on this car for at least another 100,000K (5-7 yrs). Will update if I there are any changes in performance.
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Bought this brand new falling apart
momma2, 02/18/2008
2004 Ford Freestar Limited 4dr Minivan (4.2L 6cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
We bought this since my husband is an employee of Ford and we do everything suppose to change oil etc. Our warranty was up and that day our fuel gage went we got a fuel comm error not found on the manual called around to get prices Ford dealership wants to charge me 400 for diagnostic test not including to fix it. The traction control has a mind on its own works sometimes. I have a honda too its a 97 and we haven't had this many problems. I wanted to buy Ford since my husband works for them but We are already thinking about getting rid of it . They need to recall them!!!
Transmission for the 3rd time, 99,000 miles
haringbastos, 04/12/2013
2004 Ford Freestar SEL 4dr Minivan (4.2L 6cyl 4A)
15 of 22 people found this review helpful
I wish I never bought this van... Transmission failed 3 times!!!. Driving 65 miles per hour then all of a sudden fail. Always in the shop every month for something. Good looking van but it is actually junk and scary to use.
Multiple Problems
minivanmom, 10/25/2010
2004 Ford Freestar Limited 4dr Minivan (4.2L 6cyl 4A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
Bought the 04 freestar used in Oct 09 with 54k miles. Within 3 weeks of having it, the traction control light went on -- it goes on and off at will, mostly it is on all the time. This last summer, the AC went out. Had to get a new AC compressor for $600 dollars ... it was changed and the AC only worked in the front of the van, just blew hot air in the back. Mechanic tried to find the problem and changed the orifice tube, which was full of debris ... still no ac in the back. He said that there is likely debris throughout the entire system and would need an entire overhaul to repair the ac in the back. This weekend the transmission failed and it will cost $2500 to repair. DO NOT BUY ONE
Don't bother
Jennifer, 11/04/2008
2004 Ford Freestar SES 4dr Minivan (3.9L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
We have had several problems with our Freestar. It was in the shop for over 3 weeks for the brake, ABS and battery light being on. It had a leak on the front passenger floor, they claim the fire wall was not sealed correctly. It is still leaking, as well as some where in the back, maybe the rear door, and out of nowhere the oil is leaking. Been keeping an eye on it while we find a reliable mechanic other than the dealership where we bought it. I drove it earlier to run errands and it was fine. My husband went to take it to run to the store and there oil is all over the driveway and it is making a weird noise that it shouldn't be making. I am a dedicated Ford owner but I will have to rethink it.
Water in trans twice
tiger, 10/01/2010
2004 Ford Freestar SES 4dr Minivan (3.9L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Title says it all new tires at 22,000 miles water in trans at 28,000 miles ign coil out at 29,500 oh water in trans again at 34,850 miles now sitting there till I get 2800 bucks and I'm on disability so 5 years I get it fixed bad on gas to hope another Katrina doesn't come
Yikes! Don"t ever purchase!
Jim, 07/20/2010
2004 Ford Freestar SE 4dr Minivan (3.9L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Last September my wife and myself purchased one of these dang vans, well folks in been nightmare after nightmare. We'll put a whooping $5000 in repairs in the van to this point. Oil cooler lines and cooler. transmission, oh and another thing the three back spark plugs where ceased in the motor. And they where the original plugs. And then was the brakes. Another nightmare and another $1900. Yeah, if you're rich and want to get poor fast, then purchase on of these crappy, money taking vans. But don't say I didn't warn you. Run. If the dealer trying to sell you one. Fast! Are you running yet!
Transmission failure at 91,000 miles
maria, 06/05/2010
2004 Ford Freestar SEL 4dr Minivan (4.2L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
The car was fine, even my kids loved driving it but the transmission failed even with good maintenance. I'm disappointed. Our temp gauge failed during the 2nd year of use.
Tranmission fail - TWICE and now acting
Dave T, 04/20/2010
2004 Ford Freestar SEL 4dr Minivan (4.2L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I have had to put two transmissions in this vehicle. One at 40,000 then again at 79,000. Now the torque converter is screwing up again. The MPG is dismal. Contacted Ford and the operator could care less even when I told her I was done buying Ford. Oh yea, I owned a 1994 Windstar (same vehicle) that received a new trans[ at[ 45,000. Van rides nice when it rides. Buyer beware!