2004 Ford Freestar Review
Price: $4,495

Edmunds' Expert Review
by the Edmunds Experts
Pros
- Plenty of safety and convenience features, sharp interior design, torquey V6 engines.
Cons
- Unimpressive fuel economy numbers, less horsepower than top competitors.
What’s new
The Freestar is an all-new minivan that replaces Ford's aged Windstar. Recognizing the increased competition in this segment, the company has incorporated must-haves like a fold-flat third-row seat, rear DVD entertainment system and a power liftgate, while adding new items like side curtain airbags that cover all three rows of seating and an available large-displacement V6 for hauling heavy loads.
Edmunds says
The Freestar has all the right safety and convenience features, but with equally well-appointed offerings from Chrysler, Honda, Nissan and Toyota, rebuilding Ford's place in the minivan segment won't be easy.
For sale near Everett, WA
19 listings
- Photos not available
- 93,000 miles
- No accidents, 3 owners, personal use only
- 7 Seats, 15 City / 21 Hwy MPG
- Daves Car Connection LLC (6 mi away)
- Third-row seating
- Power Driver Seat
- Tire Pressure Warnin...
- Multi-Zone Climate C...
- Rear Bench Seats
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Located in Snohomish, WA
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
17 Combined MPG (15 City/21 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 2FMDA576X4BA05521
Stock: 3295
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 12-04-2024 - 136,267 miles
- No accidents, 2 owners, personal use
- 7 Seats, 15 City / 21 Hwy MPG
- Boyer Motor Co (1,291 mi away)
- Leather Seats
- Third-row seating
- Power Driver Seat
- Tire Pressure Warnin...
- Multi-Zone Climate C...
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Located in Sauk Centre, MN
Introducing the 2004 Ford Freestar Limited, the perfect combination of style, comfort, and performance. This spacious minivan is the ultimate family v...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
17 Combined MPG (15 City/21 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 2FMDA58234BA09275
Stock: A09275
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 07-17-2025
Cost to Drive
Monthly estimates based on costs in Washington
$310/mo for Freestar Cargo
Freestar Cargo
vs
$268/mo
Avg. Midsize Minivan
Ford Freestar Owner Reviews
Most Helpful Owner Reviews
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195000 miles and still alive.
5 out of 5 starsZach, 12/07/2015
2004 Ford Freestar SEL 4dr Minivan (4.2L 6cyl 4A)
I have a 4.2 l sel that is almost ready to roll 200k. I read the reviews on the transmission mine is original at 200k. I had the tranny flushed every 50k miles and done maintnance and here we are. The van has been exceptional. So if you take care of your car and do maintnance your car will take care of you. This van has a lot of negative reviews but has been great for me and my family. … Im willing to bank i will get my freestar over 250k and will report back when I do. Outstanding vehicle.
Ford KNOWS the transmission SUCKS!
1.25 out of 5 starsglowmomnmy, 12/31/2011
2004 Ford Freestar SEL 4dr Minivan (4.2L 6cyl 4A)
This is a dangerous, nightmarish, horrid and horrible vehicle. Broke down yesterday in the middle of a major highway intersection- slipped out of gear and would not get back in gear. Took 20 minutes and a lot of praying to pull it off the road. It's in the shop AGAIN- just had to replace the tranny less than 2 years ago at less than 60k miles and replaced cam shaft sensor as well just a … year ago. There is a class action lawsuit out because of the trannys- but like most of my fellow co-owners, who among us has the $$$ to get the lawyers Ford has at it's beck-and-call. There was no warning- just accelerated through intersection and it stopped- the motor was still on, but no gear! SCARY!!!
276,500
4 out of 5 starsDebra, 04/05/2016
2004 Ford Freestar Cargo Van 4dr Minivan (3.9L 6cyl 4A)
Bought the van with 260,000 and only thing I have had to replace was brakes, alternator, and a water pump. Everything works great. Going to try and keep her going for another 100,000 miles
Love My Ford Freestar SE 6 CYL
5 out of 5 starsMarian Crawford, 05/02/2016
2004 Ford Freestar SE 4dr Minivan (3.9L 6cyl 4A)
There is or was a RECALL on the TORQUE CONVERTER and Installing Seat Belts Safety Latchets or Locks for the third row seats.
2004 Freestar Highlights
Cargo
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $21,530 |
---|---|
Engine Type | Gas |
Combined MPG | 18 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $310/month |
Seating | 2 seats |
Drivetrain | front wheel drive |
Warranty | 3 years / 36,000 miles |
Safety
Key safety features on the Freestar include:
- Tire Pressure Warning
NHTSA Overall Rating
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.
- Frontal Barrier Crash RatingOverallNot RatedDriver5 / 5Passenger5 / 5
- Side Crash RatingOverallNot Rated
- Side Barrier RatingOverallNot RatedDriver4 / 5Passenger5 / 5
- Combined Side Barrier & Pole RatingsFront SeatNot RatedBack SeatNot Rated
- RolloverRollover4 / 5Dynamic Test ResultNo TipRisk Of RolloverNot Rated
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestNot Tested
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – OriginalGood
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestNot Tested
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintNot Tested
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