2004 Ford Freestar Review
2004 Ford Freestar Review
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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.
Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2004 Ford Freestar Cargo Van 4dr Minivan (3.9L 6cyl 4A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.36 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.
Monthly estimates based on costs in Ohio
$237/mo for Freestar Cargo
Freestar Cargo
vs
$217/mo
Avg. Midsize Minivan
Consumer reviews
Read what other owners think about the Used 2004 Ford Freestar.
5 star(44%)
4 star(18%)
3 star(19%)
2 star(16%)
1 star(3%)
150 reviews
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5 out of 5 stars
195000 miles and still alive.
Zach, 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.
1.25 out of 5 stars
Ford KNOWS the transmission SUCKS!
glowmomnmy, 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!!!
4 out of 5 stars
276,500
Debra, 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
5 out of 5 stars
Love My Ford Freestar SE 6 CYL
Marian 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 |
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Engine Type | Gas |
Combined MPG | 18 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $237/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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