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3 out of 5 stars

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.

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4 out of 5 stars

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.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

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.

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3.88 out of 5 stars

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.

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5 out of 5 stars

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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