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Ford Freestar Review
Lisa, 06/20/2008
2004 Ford Freestar Limited 4dr Minivan (4.2L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
My minivan is great exept for 2 things. Acording to my digital dashboard, my fuel economy is currently 14.9. Not so good at $4.00 a gallon gas. My brakes are squeaky. I have had them checked several times, and the brake pads are fine. I was told it's a "Ford thing".
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
Our Last Ford
vcp, 12/13/2005
2004 Ford Freestar Limited 4dr Minivan (4.2L 6cyl 4A)
4 of 6 people found this review helpful
This is without a doubt our last Ford. Thank goodness we have an out to turn this thing in after 36 months. It has been a headache. The electric sliding doors don't close properly. It's been at various dealers 3 times and has to go back again. The traction control light came on for no reason and the dealer had to fix it twice. This car also is built terribly. The materials are at best 2nd rate. The service is another issue, Three dealers cannot get this car right. I've had it. Our Last Ford!
Great van
James Patterson, 07/02/2010
2004 Ford Freestar Limited 4dr Minivan (4.2L 6cyl 4A)
3 of 5 people found this review helpful
This is a great van. Plenty of zip off the 4.2 L, and we can get 500+ miles to a tank (according to the digital readout) with only $40 in the tank. The van has so many features I still haven't gotten them all figured out. Very quiet inside while on the move. We opted out of the DVD system and tow package but we got everything else. We bought our own center console since ours didn't come with one. No major mechanical problems.
FORD Nothing but the BEST !!
Susan, 03/30/2017
2004 Ford Freestar SES 4dr Minivan (3.9L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 4 people found this review helpful
Our 2004 Freestar ses has only 72,000 miles and still looks new !! We take great care of our cars & this one is a "joy" as we've had no repairs other than usual maintenance (tires, oil etc..)
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Don't go there
FordMan, 01/07/2005
2004 Ford Freestar SES 4dr Minivan (3.9L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
After approximately one year of ownership and 8+ visits back for various repairs I call it a Lemon. The dealer calls it normal for a Ford Freestar. In fact the Service Manager had one for a Demo and turned it back in because of problems. I'm a Ford man and have owned them since my first one in 1974. This vehicle has shaken my confidence in Ford. Ford had a silent recall on the front brakes of the vehicle. You get a high pitch squeal and after taking it in twice the dealer admitted that the calipers and their brackets had to be replaced. I own a 2000 Mustang with 40K+ miles; it doesn't have any rattles and has never been into the dealer for anything. Don't buy a Freestar.
Life Saver
Susan, 03/25/2009
2004 Ford Freestar SEL 4dr Minivan (4.2L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This is a VERY safe van. I was in an accident and totaled my van this past Saturday. To say the least, the van is a mangled mess and is missing three wheels. The frame is a pretzel, but my children and I were completely safe! We were able to climb out the driver's door (the only working door) and were unharmed. This van did it's job...it kept my kids safe. I am looking to purchase this van again because I do feel safe driving my children inside of it.
Freestar SES
George E., 05/17/2004
2004 Ford Freestar SES 4dr Minivan (3.9L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Not a van person but I love the Freestar. I compared it to Honda and Toyota minivans and more bang for the buck. Test drove a SES with 16 inch wheels on the highway with wind gusts to 70 mph and very stable. Ordered the SES with 17 inch wheels and stability is even better. Love the room, safety features, acceleration, looks and the quiet ride.
Back to the Drawing Board
Bill Wilson, 06/24/2005
2004 Ford Freestar SES 4dr Minivan (3.9L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
The Freestar is a let down compared to the Windstar I traded in on it. Ford has been trying to play catch up with Honda and Toyota for years and fell flat on their face for the Freestar. I have returned to the dealership 9 times for quality related repairs. 3 of which are a non fixable brake squeal that will bring you out of your seat when you hear it. They manufactured a kit that adjust the pads so the squeal is quieter, but the pad braces keep breaking because they are made from cheap thin sheet metal. The rear captains chairs threads are even coming apart at the seams and they are only used 1% of the time when I have someone riding in the back. I have purchased my last FORD.
Best minivan Ford built
Mark, 08/06/2008
2004 Ford Freestar SEL 4dr Minivan (4.2L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Have almost 90,000 miles on mine and haven't had any mechanical problems. What's more by keeping rpms at 2000 at speed at 55-60 am getting 23 mpg highway. Van is fun to drive. Has a lot of torque for V6 and is comfortable and roomy. Very little fatigue on long trips. Road noise could be a bit better but it's not bad. Owned Windstars before this and this was definitely best one Ford built. Sorry it's not being made anymore.
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