Used 2004 Ford Freestar SEL 4dr Minivan (4.2L 6cyl 4A) Consumer Reviews
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Tranmission fail - TWICE and now acting
Dave T, 04/20/2010
Ford Freestar SEL 4dr Minivan (4.2L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I have had to put two transmissions in this vehicle. One at 40,000 then again at 79,000. Now the torque converter is screwing up again. The MPG is dismal. Contacted Ford and the operator could care less even when I told her I was done buying Ford. Oh yea, I owned a 1994 Windstar (same vehicle) that received a new trans[ at[ 45,000. Van rides nice when it rides. Buyer beware!
Get an Import!
DIsappointed, 02/01/2008
Ford Freestar SEL 4dr Minivan (4.2L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
We have had this for two years and have been to the shop numerous times. The handle on the rear door has fallen off three times, for no reason at all. Since the dealership cannot fix it right, my husband has finally just bolted it to work and stay on. We also have had the radio/CD/Tape console replaced. The mileage could be better. The third row seat can only comfortably seat 3 kids. As I write this, it is broken down at the bus stop and I had to haul my 5 & 3 year old home in the rain! I have owned Hondas since 1992 and decided to take a chance on this Ford due to the great price. Sometimes you get what you pay for! Take my advice, buy the Honda. I know I will next time.
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Worst van I've ever had
Krystal kieres, Wheatfield, IN, 04/02/2019
Ford Freestar SEL 4dr Minivan (4.2L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Bad transmission problems. Had the dealership take apart the transmission and replace the torque converter last year and now it's having problems again. Rust on back hatch that makes it difficult to open the back. Back seat and cargo Bay are getting wet not sure why. Spent $3-4000 on it in the past year after buying it for $5000
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Best minivan Ford built
Mark, 08/06/2008
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.
Life Saver
Susan, 03/25/2009
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.