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2nd van in 5 months
Bob Folger, 11/15/2004
2004 Ford Freestar SEL 4dr Minivan (4.2L 6cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I have three young kids and rely heavily on the automatic doors and the seating for my kids to be able to get in and out of. The first two months of ownership we had repeated automatic door issues! It would open on its own, or not close when the button was pushed etc... The electronics on this vehicle I beleive are poor! The couple of months our van was in the shop more than at our house. Finally Ford broke down and gave us another van! I am writing this review because the problem just started again on the other psgr. door. We are on our way in to get a loaner. I am very surprised to see the high reviews of others but encouraged that maybe the two lemons that I got are just a fluke.
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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My Money Pit is my Freestar
Never a Ford Owner A, 10/12/2010
2004 Ford Freestar SE 4dr Minivan (3.9L 6cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
This car has always been a problem. It squeaks, it groans and it is a money pit. Brake issues, air conditioning failures, different sensors needing to be replaced and now the transmission is shot. It will cost more to replace the transmission than the car is actually worth if I sold it on my own and not traded it in! I would not wish this car on my worst enemy, if I had an enemy that is. It is a miserable car. The only redeeming quality to it is the interior. I love the seats and the hauling capacity but there is absolutely nothing else good about this car. It is no surprise that Ford does not make a mini van anymore. What a lemon.
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