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13V081000 Mar 7, 2013 SEATS

Ford is recalling certain model year 2004-2007 Freestar and Mercury Monterey vehicles manufactured from March 24, 2003, through November 7, 2006, equipped with a third row seat and originally sold in,...

12V006000 Jan 9, 2012 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER

FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004 AND 2005 FORD FREESTAR AND MERCURY MONTEREY VEHICLES. THE TORQUE CONVERTER OUTPUT SHAFT MAY FAIL.

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Jul 11, 2025 Power Train 104,000 mi

The contact owns a 2004 Ford Freestar. The contact stated while driving at approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle stalled. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the residence. An independent mechanic diagnosed that the torque converter and the transmission needed to be replace...

Jul 11, 2025 Power Train 104,000 mi

The contact owns a 2004 Ford Freestar. The contact stated while driving at approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle stalled. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the residence. An independent mechanic diagnosed that the torque converter and the transmission needed to be replace...

Jul 7, 2025 Power Train

Flashing! With gear around it and car will not operate correctly i.e. no power very slow acceleration and lacking ability to change gears.

Jul 7, 2025 Power Train

Flashing! With gear around it and car will not operate correctly i.e. no power very slow acceleration and lacking ability to change gears.

Aug 27, 2024 Power Train

I have a 2004 Ford freestar van and I was driving down the road and I went to pass another vehicle and I push the gas and I heard some crunchy noise is and then nothing no power at all no gears nothing I was dead in the water so I had to get out of the van and push it to the side of the road didn't ...

Aug 27, 2024 Engine

I have a 2004 Ford freestar van and I was driving down the road and I went to pass another vehicle and I push the gas and I heard some crunchy noise is and then nothing no power at all no gears nothing I was dead in the water so I had to get out of the van and push it to the side of the road didn't ...

Aug 27, 2024 Power Train

I have a 2004 Ford freestar van and I was driving down the road and I went to pass another vehicle and I push the gas and I heard some crunchy noise is and then nothing no power at all no gears nothing I was dead in the water so I had to get out of the van and push it to the side of the road didn't ...

Aug 27, 2024 Engine

I have a 2004 Ford freestar van and I was driving down the road and I went to pass another vehicle and I push the gas and I heard some crunchy noise is and then nothing no power at all no gears nothing I was dead in the water so I had to get out of the van and push it to the side of the road didn't ...

Mar 18, 2024 Power Train

My son was driving down Rt 81 when the transmission stopped working Your vehicle was running fine but would not go had to drift off the highway she avoid getting hit I had to tow the van home we’re it’s still parked

Mar 18, 2024 Power Train

My son was driving down Rt 81 when the transmission stopped working Your vehicle was running fine but would not go had to drift off the highway she avoid getting hit I had to tow the van home we’re it’s still parked

Oct 3, 2023 Power Train 250,000 mi

The contact owns a 2004 Ford Freestar. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds the vehicle would not properly accelerate and would hesitate to accelerate and the check engine warning light would remain illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who diagnosed that the tr...

Oct 3, 2023 Power Train 250,000 mi

The contact owns a 2004 Ford Freestar. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds the vehicle would not properly accelerate and would hesitate to accelerate and the check engine warning light would remain illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who diagnosed that the tr...

Feb 16, 2023 Engine

Conducía mi vehículo y la trasmisión quedó en neutro en una entrada y no pude estacionarme Y no volvió arrancar Solo coje la reversa I was driving my vehicle and the transmission was neutral in a driveway and I couldn't park And did not start again Just take the reverse

Feb 16, 2023 Engine

Conducía mi vehículo y la trasmisión quedó en neutro en una entrada y no pude estacionarme Y no volvió arrancar Solo coje la reversa I was driving my vehicle and the transmission was neutral in a driveway and I couldn't park And did not start again Just take the reverse

Jan 18, 2023 Power Train

The transmission is grinding and popping when shifting gears.Also it has started not moving when I shift it into drive and 3rd and 1st.When I drive it I have to put it in 1st gear and change up to drive and it grinds and pops when giving it gas to go.It comes to a crawl going up hills.Has a big loss...

Jan 18, 2023 Electrical System

The transmission is grinding and popping when shifting gears.Also it has started not moving when I shift it into drive and 3rd and 1st.When I drive it I have to put it in 1st gear and change up to drive and it grinds and pops when giving it gas to go.It comes to a crawl going up hills.Has a big loss...

Jan 18, 2023 Back Over Prevention

The transmission is grinding and popping when shifting gears.Also it has started not moving when I shift it into drive and 3rd and 1st.When I drive it I have to put it in 1st gear and change up to drive and it grinds and pops when giving it gas to go.It comes to a crawl going up hills.Has a big loss...

Jan 18, 2023 Power Train

The transmission is grinding and popping when shifting gears.Also it has started not moving when I shift it into drive and 3rd and 1st.When I drive it I have to put it in 1st gear and change up to drive and it grinds and pops when giving it gas to go.It comes to a crawl going up hills.Has a big loss...

Jan 18, 2023 Electrical System

The transmission is grinding and popping when shifting gears.Also it has started not moving when I shift it into drive and 3rd and 1st.When I drive it I have to put it in 1st gear and change up to drive and it grinds and pops when giving it gas to go.It comes to a crawl going up hills.Has a big loss...

Jan 18, 2023 Back Over Prevention

The transmission is grinding and popping when shifting gears.Also it has started not moving when I shift it into drive and 3rd and 1st.When I drive it I have to put it in 1st gear and change up to drive and it grinds and pops when giving it gas to go.It comes to a crawl going up hills.Has a big loss...

Aug 8, 2022 Unknown Or Other

I just purchased the vehicle used and recently discovered there was a recall on these vehicles. The vehicle I purchased keeps stalling and is not getting any power. I’ve had the vehicle checked by the car lot and they say there is nothing wrong.. the vehicle died out on me already twice while I wa...

Aug 8, 2022 Unknown Or Other

I just purchased the vehicle used and recently discovered there was a recall on these vehicles. The vehicle I purchased keeps stalling and is not getting any power. I’ve had the vehicle checked by the car lot and they say there is nothing wrong.. the vehicle died out on me already twice while I wa...

Apr 5, 2022 Power Train 158,000 mi

The contact owns a 2004 Ford Freestar. The contact stated while driving approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle started losing motive power. The contact depressed the accelerator and the vehicle continued to slow as the RPM was rising. The contact did not notice any warning lights illuminated. The contact...

Apr 5, 2022 Power Train 158,000 mi

The contact owns a 2004 Ford Freestar. The contact stated while driving approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle started losing motive power. The contact depressed the accelerator and the vehicle continued to slow as the RPM was rising. The contact did not notice any warning lights illuminated. The contact...

Mar 1, 2022 Power Train

Transmission slip , leaks , loosing ofpower, shakes from 45 mph to 55 mph , mechanic shop says it is the Torque Converter that is malfunction.

Mar 1, 2022 Power Train

Transmission slip , leaks , loosing ofpower, shakes from 45 mph to 55 mph , mechanic shop says it is the Torque Converter that is malfunction.

Nov 27, 2021 Power Train

the van has less than 49k miles on it and the reverse has not worked but it will drive forward. Others have had this issue as well.

Nov 27, 2021 Power Train

the van has less than 49k miles on it and the reverse has not worked but it will drive forward. Others have had this issue as well.

Nov 17, 2021 Engine 38,000 mi

The contact owns a 2004 Ford Freestar. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the vehicle began to stall. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and drive to his destination. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic and was i...

Nov 17, 2021 Engine 38,000 mi

The contact owns a 2004 Ford Freestar. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the vehicle began to stall. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and drive to his destination. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic and was i...

Jun 29, 2021 Seats 150,000 mi

The contact owns a 2004 Ford Freestar. The contact stated that the third-row seat floorboard was corroded with several holes. The TPMS warning light was illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 13V081000 (Seats) however, the part to do the recall was unavailable. The ...

Jun 29, 2021 Seats 150,000 mi

The contact owns a 2004 Ford Freestar. The contact stated that the third-row seat floorboard was corroded with several holes. The TPMS warning light was illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 13V081000 (Seats) however, the part to do the recall was unavailable. The ...

Mar 29, 2021 Power Train 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN PLACING THE VEHICLE INTO ANY GEAR, THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT CALLED ALL AMERICAN FORD OF HACKENSACK (520 RIVER ST, HACKENSACK, NJ 07601) WHERE HE WAS GIVEN A DIAGNOSTIC FEE. UPON INVESTIGATION, THE CON...

Mar 29, 2021 Power Train 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN PLACING THE VEHICLE INTO ANY GEAR, THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT CALLED ALL AMERICAN FORD OF HACKENSACK (520 RIVER ST, HACKENSACK, NJ 07601) WHERE HE WAS GIVEN A DIAGNOSTIC FEE. UPON INVESTIGATION, THE CON...

Mar 14, 2021 Electrical System 160,000 mi

I READ THE RECALLS FOR 2004 FORD FREE STAR TRANSMISSIONS AND MY VAN WITHOUT WARNING JUST QUIT WORKING IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD WHILE I WAS DRIVING. I COULD GET IT TO START BACK UP FOR A SECOND TO MOVE IT TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, BUT IT WOULDN'T START AFTER THAT.

Mar 14, 2021 Electrical System 160,000 mi

I READ THE RECALLS FOR 2004 FORD FREE STAR TRANSMISSIONS AND MY VAN WITHOUT WARNING JUST QUIT WORKING IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD WHILE I WAS DRIVING. I COULD GET IT TO START BACK UP FOR A SECOND TO MOVE IT TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, BUT IT WOULDN'T START AFTER THAT.

Feb 18, 2021 Electrical System

PCM HAS ISSUES DO TO MOISTURE WHICH AFFECTS ELECTRICAL SLIPPING GEARS ABS SENSOR PROBLEM POWER STEERING ISSUES AND TCM AND THIS VEHICLE HAS ALL SAFETY PROBLEMS ACCORDING TO RECALLS NONE OF IT WAS FIXED BECAUSE FORD SAYS YOUR VIN NUMBER IS NOT ON LIST.

Feb 18, 2021 Power Train

PCM HAS ISSUES DO TO MOISTURE WHICH AFFECTS ELECTRICAL SLIPPING GEARS ABS SENSOR PROBLEM POWER STEERING ISSUES AND TCM AND THIS VEHICLE HAS ALL SAFETY PROBLEMS ACCORDING TO RECALLS NONE OF IT WAS FIXED BECAUSE FORD SAYS YOUR VIN NUMBER IS NOT ON LIST.

Feb 18, 2021 Steering

PCM HAS ISSUES DO TO MOISTURE WHICH AFFECTS ELECTRICAL SLIPPING GEARS ABS SENSOR PROBLEM POWER STEERING ISSUES AND TCM AND THIS VEHICLE HAS ALL SAFETY PROBLEMS ACCORDING TO RECALLS NONE OF IT WAS FIXED BECAUSE FORD SAYS YOUR VIN NUMBER IS NOT ON LIST.

Feb 18, 2021 Electrical System

PCM HAS ISSUES DO TO MOISTURE WHICH AFFECTS ELECTRICAL SLIPPING GEARS ABS SENSOR PROBLEM POWER STEERING ISSUES AND TCM AND THIS VEHICLE HAS ALL SAFETY PROBLEMS ACCORDING TO RECALLS NONE OF IT WAS FIXED BECAUSE FORD SAYS YOUR VIN NUMBER IS NOT ON LIST.

Feb 18, 2021 Power Train

PCM HAS ISSUES DO TO MOISTURE WHICH AFFECTS ELECTRICAL SLIPPING GEARS ABS SENSOR PROBLEM POWER STEERING ISSUES AND TCM AND THIS VEHICLE HAS ALL SAFETY PROBLEMS ACCORDING TO RECALLS NONE OF IT WAS FIXED BECAUSE FORD SAYS YOUR VIN NUMBER IS NOT ON LIST.

Feb 18, 2021 Steering

PCM HAS ISSUES DO TO MOISTURE WHICH AFFECTS ELECTRICAL SLIPPING GEARS ABS SENSOR PROBLEM POWER STEERING ISSUES AND TCM AND THIS VEHICLE HAS ALL SAFETY PROBLEMS ACCORDING TO RECALLS NONE OF IT WAS FIXED BECAUSE FORD SAYS YOUR VIN NUMBER IS NOT ON LIST.

Jan 23, 2021 Unknown Or Other Fire 20 mi

I JUST CAME ACROSS THIS WEBSITE AND WISH I WROTE THIS A YEAR AGO BECAUSE I WOULD HAVE MADE A COMPLAINT THEN. I HAVE HAD MANY ISSUES WITH THE LIGHTS FLICKERING, COMING ON AUTOMATICALLY WHEN IT RAINS, MY INTERIOR LIGHTS STAYING ON AND ACTUALLY CATCHING FIRE BECAUSE IT HAD GOTTEN SO HOT. MY RADIO USED ...

Jan 23, 2021 Unknown Or Other Fire 20 mi

I JUST CAME ACROSS THIS WEBSITE AND WISH I WROTE THIS A YEAR AGO BECAUSE I WOULD HAVE MADE A COMPLAINT THEN. I HAVE HAD MANY ISSUES WITH THE LIGHTS FLICKERING, COMING ON AUTOMATICALLY WHEN IT RAINS, MY INTERIOR LIGHTS STAYING ON AND ACTUALLY CATCHING FIRE BECAUSE IT HAD GOTTEN SO HOT. MY RADIO USED ...

Dec 3, 2020 Structure 180,000 mi

THE PART THAT HAS THE CLIP FOR BACK SEAT FELL OUT AND NOW THERE IS A 5 BY 5 INCH HOLE GOING INTO THE WHEEL WELL AND THE SEAT HAS NOTHING TO CLIP ONTO AND BE SECURE, THIS WAS RECALLED IN THIS MODEL

Dec 3, 2020 Seats 180,000 mi

THE PART THAT HAS THE CLIP FOR BACK SEAT FELL OUT AND NOW THERE IS A 5 BY 5 INCH HOLE GOING INTO THE WHEEL WELL AND THE SEAT HAS NOTHING TO CLIP ONTO AND BE SECURE, THIS WAS RECALLED IN THIS MODEL

Dec 3, 2020 Structure 180,000 mi

THE PART THAT HAS THE CLIP FOR BACK SEAT FELL OUT AND NOW THERE IS A 5 BY 5 INCH HOLE GOING INTO THE WHEEL WELL AND THE SEAT HAS NOTHING TO CLIP ONTO AND BE SECURE, THIS WAS RECALLED IN THIS MODEL

Dec 3, 2020 Seats 180,000 mi

THE PART THAT HAS THE CLIP FOR BACK SEAT FELL OUT AND NOW THERE IS A 5 BY 5 INCH HOLE GOING INTO THE WHEEL WELL AND THE SEAT HAS NOTHING TO CLIP ONTO AND BE SECURE, THIS WAS RECALLED IN THIS MODEL

Sep 29, 2020 Power Train 150,000 mi

THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION ON A HIGHWAY AT A SPEED OF 55 MPH WHEN IT HAD INSTANT TRANSMISSION FAILURE. PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. VEHICLE WOULDN/T MOVE IN ANY DIRECTION OR GEAR. TRANSMISSION WAS IN PROPER FLUID LEVEL RANGE.

Sep 29, 2020 Power Train 150,000 mi

THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION ON A HIGHWAY AT A SPEED OF 55 MPH WHEN IT HAD INSTANT TRANSMISSION FAILURE. PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. VEHICLE WOULDN/T MOVE IN ANY DIRECTION OR GEAR. TRANSMISSION WAS IN PROPER FLUID LEVEL RANGE.

Aug 8, 2020 Service Brakes 230,000 mi

DRIVING DOWN RD N IT FELT AS IF SOMEONE WAS PUSHING BREAK WHILE I WAS SMASHING GAS PEDAL . LOST ALL FIRE TO CAR WOULDN'T GO NO WHERE. I WAS ON A COUNTRY RD GOING UPHILL. IT SPOTS N SPUTTER N JERKS REAL HARD GOING UP HILL LIKE MY TRANSMISSION GOING BAD BUT MOTOR SOUNDS GOOD SO I HAVE NO CLUE..

Aug 8, 2020 Power Train 230,000 mi

DRIVING DOWN RD N IT FELT AS IF SOMEONE WAS PUSHING BREAK WHILE I WAS SMASHING GAS PEDAL . LOST ALL FIRE TO CAR WOULDN'T GO NO WHERE. I WAS ON A COUNTRY RD GOING UPHILL. IT SPOTS N SPUTTER N JERKS REAL HARD GOING UP HILL LIKE MY TRANSMISSION GOING BAD BUT MOTOR SOUNDS GOOD SO I HAVE NO CLUE..

Aug 8, 2020 Vehicle Speed Control 230,000 mi

DRIVING DOWN RD N IT FELT AS IF SOMEONE WAS PUSHING BREAK WHILE I WAS SMASHING GAS PEDAL . LOST ALL FIRE TO CAR WOULDN'T GO NO WHERE. I WAS ON A COUNTRY RD GOING UPHILL. IT SPOTS N SPUTTER N JERKS REAL HARD GOING UP HILL LIKE MY TRANSMISSION GOING BAD BUT MOTOR SOUNDS GOOD SO I HAVE NO CLUE..

Aug 8, 2020 Service Brakes 230,000 mi

DRIVING DOWN RD N IT FELT AS IF SOMEONE WAS PUSHING BREAK WHILE I WAS SMASHING GAS PEDAL . LOST ALL FIRE TO CAR WOULDN'T GO NO WHERE. I WAS ON A COUNTRY RD GOING UPHILL. IT SPOTS N SPUTTER N JERKS REAL HARD GOING UP HILL LIKE MY TRANSMISSION GOING BAD BUT MOTOR SOUNDS GOOD SO I HAVE NO CLUE..

Aug 8, 2020 Power Train 230,000 mi

DRIVING DOWN RD N IT FELT AS IF SOMEONE WAS PUSHING BREAK WHILE I WAS SMASHING GAS PEDAL . LOST ALL FIRE TO CAR WOULDN'T GO NO WHERE. I WAS ON A COUNTRY RD GOING UPHILL. IT SPOTS N SPUTTER N JERKS REAL HARD GOING UP HILL LIKE MY TRANSMISSION GOING BAD BUT MOTOR SOUNDS GOOD SO I HAVE NO CLUE..

Aug 8, 2020 Vehicle Speed Control 230,000 mi

DRIVING DOWN RD N IT FELT AS IF SOMEONE WAS PUSHING BREAK WHILE I WAS SMASHING GAS PEDAL . LOST ALL FIRE TO CAR WOULDN'T GO NO WHERE. I WAS ON A COUNTRY RD GOING UPHILL. IT SPOTS N SPUTTER N JERKS REAL HARD GOING UP HILL LIKE MY TRANSMISSION GOING BAD BUT MOTOR SOUNDS GOOD SO I HAVE NO CLUE..

Aug 5, 2020 Power Train 100,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AT APPROXIMATELY 45 MILES PER HOUR WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN MY RPMS SHOT UP BUT I HAD NO ACCELERATION IT DID THIS WITHOUT WARNING I MANAGED TO GET OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, AND I WAS GOING TO CHECK TRANSMISSION FLUID BUT WHEN I PULLED THE DIPSTICK OUT FLUID SHOT OUT TH...

Aug 5, 2020 Power Train 100,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AT APPROXIMATELY 45 MILES PER HOUR WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN MY RPMS SHOT UP BUT I HAD NO ACCELERATION IT DID THIS WITHOUT WARNING I MANAGED TO GET OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, AND I WAS GOING TO CHECK TRANSMISSION FLUID BUT WHEN I PULLED THE DIPSTICK OUT FLUID SHOT OUT TH...

Apr 30, 2020 Engine 116,000 mi

TORQUE CONVERTOR DEFECTIVE IN SIMILAR FORD FREESTAR MODELS EDDY'S FORD DEALERSHIP SOLD RECALL VEHICLE AS IS AGAINST STATE & FEDERAL LAWS AND LIED TO DISABLED VETERANS ABOUT REPLACING THE DEFECTIVE TORQUE CONVERTER AFTER DISCOVERY OF RECALL CAUSED PISTON HOLE ENGINE BLOCK AND TRANSMISSION DAMAGE CUTT...

Apr 30, 2020 Power Train 116,000 mi

TORQUE CONVERTOR DEFECTIVE IN SIMILAR FORD FREESTAR MODELS EDDY'S FORD DEALERSHIP SOLD RECALL VEHICLE AS IS AGAINST STATE & FEDERAL LAWS AND LIED TO DISABLED VETERANS ABOUT REPLACING THE DEFECTIVE TORQUE CONVERTER AFTER DISCOVERY OF RECALL CAUSED PISTON HOLE ENGINE BLOCK AND TRANSMISSION DAMAGE CUTT...

Apr 30, 2020 Unknown Or Other 116,000 mi

TORQUE CONVERTOR DEFECTIVE IN SIMILAR FORD FREESTAR MODELS EDDY'S FORD DEALERSHIP SOLD RECALL VEHICLE AS IS AGAINST STATE & FEDERAL LAWS AND LIED TO DISABLED VETERANS ABOUT REPLACING THE DEFECTIVE TORQUE CONVERTER AFTER DISCOVERY OF RECALL CAUSED PISTON HOLE ENGINE BLOCK AND TRANSMISSION DAMAGE CUTT...

Apr 30, 2020 Engine 116,000 mi

TORQUE CONVERTOR DEFECTIVE IN SIMILAR FORD FREESTAR MODELS EDDY'S FORD DEALERSHIP SOLD RECALL VEHICLE AS IS AGAINST STATE & FEDERAL LAWS AND LIED TO DISABLED VETERANS ABOUT REPLACING THE DEFECTIVE TORQUE CONVERTER AFTER DISCOVERY OF RECALL CAUSED PISTON HOLE ENGINE BLOCK AND TRANSMISSION DAMAGE CUTT...

Apr 30, 2020 Power Train 116,000 mi

TORQUE CONVERTOR DEFECTIVE IN SIMILAR FORD FREESTAR MODELS EDDY'S FORD DEALERSHIP SOLD RECALL VEHICLE AS IS AGAINST STATE & FEDERAL LAWS AND LIED TO DISABLED VETERANS ABOUT REPLACING THE DEFECTIVE TORQUE CONVERTER AFTER DISCOVERY OF RECALL CAUSED PISTON HOLE ENGINE BLOCK AND TRANSMISSION DAMAGE CUTT...

Apr 30, 2020 Unknown Or Other 116,000 mi

TORQUE CONVERTOR DEFECTIVE IN SIMILAR FORD FREESTAR MODELS EDDY'S FORD DEALERSHIP SOLD RECALL VEHICLE AS IS AGAINST STATE & FEDERAL LAWS AND LIED TO DISABLED VETERANS ABOUT REPLACING THE DEFECTIVE TORQUE CONVERTER AFTER DISCOVERY OF RECALL CAUSED PISTON HOLE ENGINE BLOCK AND TRANSMISSION DAMAGE CUTT...

Mar 4, 2020 Steering 127,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE STEERING WHEEL VIBRATED AND STARTED PULLING TO THE RIGHT. THERE WAS NO WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THE SUBFRAME OF THE FRONT...

Mar 4, 2020 Steering 127,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE STEERING WHEEL VIBRATED AND STARTED PULLING TO THE RIGHT. THERE WAS NO WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THE SUBFRAME OF THE FRONT...

Jan 14, 2020 Power Train 200,566 mi

MY FIANCE WAS DRIVING TO WORK WHEN SHE HEARD A CLICKING NOISE THEN A LOUD BANG COME FROM THE TRANSMISSION, SHE LOST ALL POWER, IF SHE HADN'T RESPONDED TO THE SITUATION AND TURN IMMEDIATELY INTO A CHURCH DRIVEWAY SHE WOULD HAVE BEEN REAR ENDED! THE VAN WAS IN MOTION DRIVING SOUTHBOUND ON 257TH ST...

Jan 14, 2020 Power Train 200,566 mi

MY FIANCE WAS DRIVING TO WORK WHEN SHE HEARD A CLICKING NOISE THEN A LOUD BANG COME FROM THE TRANSMISSION, SHE LOST ALL POWER, IF SHE HADN'T RESPONDED TO THE SITUATION AND TURN IMMEDIATELY INTO A CHURCH DRIVEWAY SHE WOULD HAVE BEEN REAR ENDED! THE VAN WAS IN MOTION DRIVING SOUTHBOUND ON 257TH ST...

Dec 20, 2019 Fuel/propulsion System

I HAVE SPENT SO MUCH MONEY IN THIS VAN THAT I WOULD LIKE TO REPORT THESE ISSUES TO YOU FIRST IT WAS THE FUEL FILTER AND NOW IT'S THE TRANSMISSION I KEEP THE MAINTENANCE UP AND THINGS STILL GO WRONG

Dec 20, 2019 Power Train

I HAVE SPENT SO MUCH MONEY IN THIS VAN THAT I WOULD LIKE TO REPORT THESE ISSUES TO YOU FIRST IT WAS THE FUEL FILTER AND NOW IT'S THE TRANSMISSION I KEEP THE MAINTENANCE UP AND THINGS STILL GO WRONG

Dec 20, 2019 Wheels

I HAVE SPENT SO MUCH MONEY IN THIS VAN THAT I WOULD LIKE TO REPORT THESE ISSUES TO YOU FIRST IT WAS THE FUEL FILTER AND NOW IT'S THE TRANSMISSION I KEEP THE MAINTENANCE UP AND THINGS STILL GO WRONG

Dec 20, 2019 Fuel/propulsion System

I HAVE SPENT SO MUCH MONEY IN THIS VAN THAT I WOULD LIKE TO REPORT THESE ISSUES TO YOU FIRST IT WAS THE FUEL FILTER AND NOW IT'S THE TRANSMISSION I KEEP THE MAINTENANCE UP AND THINGS STILL GO WRONG

Dec 20, 2019 Power Train

I HAVE SPENT SO MUCH MONEY IN THIS VAN THAT I WOULD LIKE TO REPORT THESE ISSUES TO YOU FIRST IT WAS THE FUEL FILTER AND NOW IT'S THE TRANSMISSION I KEEP THE MAINTENANCE UP AND THINGS STILL GO WRONG

Dec 20, 2019 Wheels

I HAVE SPENT SO MUCH MONEY IN THIS VAN THAT I WOULD LIKE TO REPORT THESE ISSUES TO YOU FIRST IT WAS THE FUEL FILTER AND NOW IT'S THE TRANSMISSION I KEEP THE MAINTENANCE UP AND THINGS STILL GO WRONG

Nov 8, 2019 Seats 161,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE ADJUSTING THE THIRD ROW SEAT, IT DETACHED DUE TO CORROSION. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. TRI COUNTY FORD (032 COMMERCE PKWY, LA GRANGE, KY 40031, (866) 417-0262) WAS INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. ...

Nov 8, 2019 Seats 161,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE ADJUSTING THE THIRD ROW SEAT, IT DETACHED DUE TO CORROSION. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. TRI COUNTY FORD (032 COMMERCE PKWY, LA GRANGE, KY 40031, (866) 417-0262) WAS INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. ...

Oct 23, 2019 Electrical System 45,000 mi

2004 FORD FREESTAR NOW.MILES 59000 PROBLEMS STARTED AROUND 45.000 MILES STARTED IN 2007 WITH BATTERY DEAD IF CAR STAT A MONTH STARTTED IN 2008 RIGHT AND LEFT LOW AND HIGH BEAM. HEAD LAMP CONNECTOR KEEP MELTING/ BURNING UP THE GROUND WIRE TRANSMISSION MAKING CLICKING NOISE IN FORWARD AND REVER...

Oct 23, 2019 Power Train 45,000 mi

2004 FORD FREESTAR NOW.MILES 59000 PROBLEMS STARTED AROUND 45.000 MILES STARTED IN 2007 WITH BATTERY DEAD IF CAR STAT A MONTH STARTTED IN 2008 RIGHT AND LEFT LOW AND HIGH BEAM. HEAD LAMP CONNECTOR KEEP MELTING/ BURNING UP THE GROUND WIRE TRANSMISSION MAKING CLICKING NOISE IN FORWARD AND REVER...

Oct 23, 2019 Exterior Lighting 45,000 mi

2004 FORD FREESTAR NOW.MILES 59000 PROBLEMS STARTED AROUND 45.000 MILES STARTED IN 2007 WITH BATTERY DEAD IF CAR STAT A MONTH STARTTED IN 2008 RIGHT AND LEFT LOW AND HIGH BEAM. HEAD LAMP CONNECTOR KEEP MELTING/ BURNING UP THE GROUND WIRE TRANSMISSION MAKING CLICKING NOISE IN FORWARD AND REVER...

Oct 23, 2019 Electrical System 45,000 mi

2004 FORD FREESTAR NOW.MILES 59000 PROBLEMS STARTED AROUND 45.000 MILES STARTED IN 2007 WITH BATTERY DEAD IF CAR STAT A MONTH STARTTED IN 2008 RIGHT AND LEFT LOW AND HIGH BEAM. HEAD LAMP CONNECTOR KEEP MELTING/ BURNING UP THE GROUND WIRE TRANSMISSION MAKING CLICKING NOISE IN FORWARD AND REVER...

Oct 23, 2019 Power Train 45,000 mi

2004 FORD FREESTAR NOW.MILES 59000 PROBLEMS STARTED AROUND 45.000 MILES STARTED IN 2007 WITH BATTERY DEAD IF CAR STAT A MONTH STARTTED IN 2008 RIGHT AND LEFT LOW AND HIGH BEAM. HEAD LAMP CONNECTOR KEEP MELTING/ BURNING UP THE GROUND WIRE TRANSMISSION MAKING CLICKING NOISE IN FORWARD AND REVER...

Oct 23, 2019 Exterior Lighting 45,000 mi

2004 FORD FREESTAR NOW.MILES 59000 PROBLEMS STARTED AROUND 45.000 MILES STARTED IN 2007 WITH BATTERY DEAD IF CAR STAT A MONTH STARTTED IN 2008 RIGHT AND LEFT LOW AND HIGH BEAM. HEAD LAMP CONNECTOR KEEP MELTING/ BURNING UP THE GROUND WIRE TRANSMISSION MAKING CLICKING NOISE IN FORWARD AND REVER...

Sep 11, 2019 Power Train 175,000 mi

WE WERE DRIVING ON A 4 LANE ROAD AND MY 2004 FORD FREESTAR LOST ALL POWER TO THE TRANSMISSION. IT WOULD NOT GO IN ANY GEAR. DRN31 NOTHING JUST REVS UP! WE ALSO HAD THIS PROBLEM A YEAR AGO AND I FLUSHED THE TRANS AND IT SEEMED TO WORK UNTIL NOW. ALL FLUIDS WERE FINE ON THE VEHICLE AND LINKAGE IS ATTA...

Sep 11, 2019 Power Train 175,000 mi

WE WERE DRIVING ON A 4 LANE ROAD AND MY 2004 FORD FREESTAR LOST ALL POWER TO THE TRANSMISSION. IT WOULD NOT GO IN ANY GEAR. DRN31 NOTHING JUST REVS UP! WE ALSO HAD THIS PROBLEM A YEAR AGO AND I FLUSHED THE TRANS AND IT SEEMED TO WORK UNTIL NOW. ALL FLUIDS WERE FINE ON THE VEHICLE AND LINKAGE IS ATTA...

Sep 4, 2019 Power Train 190,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE DID NOT MOVE FORWARD OR BACKWARDS WHILE IN A PARKING LOT. ALSO, THE POWER TRAIN INDICATOR ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY AND THEN REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT CALLED HART FORD LINCOLN AT 989-275-8922 (LOCATED AT 117 LAKE...

Sep 4, 2019 Power Train 190,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE DID NOT MOVE FORWARD OR BACKWARDS WHILE IN A PARKING LOT. ALSO, THE POWER TRAIN INDICATOR ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY AND THEN REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT CALLED HART FORD LINCOLN AT 989-275-8922 (LOCATED AT 117 LAKE...

Aug 12, 2019 Engine 118,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHOOK AND STALLED. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF, AND WAITED A COUPLE OF MINUTES. ONCE RESTARTED, THE VEHICLE RAN FOR APPROXIMATELY THREE MINUTES BEFORE THE FAILURE RE...

Aug 12, 2019 Engine 118,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHOOK AND STALLED. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF, AND WAITED A COUPLE OF MINUTES. ONCE RESTARTED, THE VEHICLE RAN FOR APPROXIMATELY THREE MINUTES BEFORE THE FAILURE RE...

Jul 25, 2019 Structure 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT BOTH THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE ELECTRIC SLIDING DOORS WOULD NOT CLOSE PROPERLY AND WOULD RANDOMLY OPEN. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE LOCAL DEALER (DICK SMITH FORD, 7201 GARNERS FERRY RD, COLUMBIA, SC) AND THE MA...

Jul 25, 2019 Structure 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT BOTH THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE ELECTRIC SLIDING DOORS WOULD NOT CLOSE PROPERLY AND WOULD RANDOMLY OPEN. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE LOCAL DEALER (DICK SMITH FORD, 7201 GARNERS FERRY RD, COLUMBIA, SC) AND THE MA...

Jun 17, 2019 Suspension 212,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS UNDERGOING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE CONTROL ARM WAS PROTRUDING THROUGH THE FRAME AND CREATED A HOLE. IN ADDITION, THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT...

Jun 17, 2019 Structure 212,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS UNDERGOING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE CONTROL ARM WAS PROTRUDING THROUGH THE FRAME AND CREATED A HOLE. IN ADDITION, THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT...

Jun 17, 2019 Electrical System 212,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS UNDERGOING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE CONTROL ARM WAS PROTRUDING THROUGH THE FRAME AND CREATED A HOLE. IN ADDITION, THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT...

Jun 17, 2019 Suspension 212,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS UNDERGOING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE CONTROL ARM WAS PROTRUDING THROUGH THE FRAME AND CREATED A HOLE. IN ADDITION, THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT...

Jun 17, 2019 Structure 212,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS UNDERGOING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE CONTROL ARM WAS PROTRUDING THROUGH THE FRAME AND CREATED A HOLE. IN ADDITION, THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT...

Jun 17, 2019 Electrical System 212,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS UNDERGOING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE CONTROL ARM WAS PROTRUDING THROUGH THE FRAME AND CREATED A HOLE. IN ADDITION, THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT...

May 11, 2019 Power Train 139 mi

1 MINUTES AFTER YOU START DRIVING IT LOSE POWER

May 11, 2019 Power Train 139 mi

1 MINUTES AFTER YOU START DRIVING IT LOSE POWER

Mar 27, 2019 Power Train

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RECALL REMEDY FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V006000 (POWER TRAIN) DID NOT REPAIR THE VEHICLE AND WAS NOT PROVIDED WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME. THE CONTACT WAITED FOR MONTHS TO RECEIVE THE PART FROM THE MANUFACTURER WHILE THE VE...

Mar 27, 2019 Power Train

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RECALL REMEDY FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V006000 (POWER TRAIN) DID NOT REPAIR THE VEHICLE AND WAS NOT PROVIDED WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME. THE CONTACT WAITED FOR MONTHS TO RECEIVE THE PART FROM THE MANUFACTURER WHILE THE VE...

Mar 18, 2019 Power Train 175,000 mi

[XXX] 2004 FORD FREESTAR HAS A TORQUE CONVERTER RECALL WHICH MAY CAUSE THE VEHILE TO STALL AT SUDDENLY WITHOUT WARNING. AS I WAS DRIVING FREEWAY SPEEDS THE VAN SUDDENLY LOST POWER AS I WAS IN THE #3 LANE ON THE BAY BRIDGE. WITH THAT BEING SAID, I TRIED TO GET TO THE SAFEST LOCATION POSSIBLE. THEN HA...

Mar 18, 2019 Suspension 270,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION DID NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY. THE LEVER WAS HEAVY AND BECAME STUCK BEFORE SWITCHING INTO GEAR. SOMETIMES, THE VEHICLE HESITATED AND MADE AN ABNORMAL WHINING SOUND. ALSO, THE AXLES MADE A CRUNCHING AND GRINDING SOUND WHE...

Mar 18, 2019 Power Train 270,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION DID NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY. THE LEVER WAS HEAVY AND BECAME STUCK BEFORE SWITCHING INTO GEAR. SOMETIMES, THE VEHICLE HESITATED AND MADE AN ABNORMAL WHINING SOUND. ALSO, THE AXLES MADE A CRUNCHING AND GRINDING SOUND WHE...

Mar 18, 2019 Power Train 175,000 mi

[XXX] 2004 FORD FREESTAR HAS A TORQUE CONVERTER RECALL WHICH MAY CAUSE THE VEHILE TO STALL AT SUDDENLY WITHOUT WARNING. AS I WAS DRIVING FREEWAY SPEEDS THE VAN SUDDENLY LOST POWER AS I WAS IN THE #3 LANE ON THE BAY BRIDGE. WITH THAT BEING SAID, I TRIED TO GET TO THE SAFEST LOCATION POSSIBLE. THEN HA...

Mar 18, 2019 Suspension 270,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION DID NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY. THE LEVER WAS HEAVY AND BECAME STUCK BEFORE SWITCHING INTO GEAR. SOMETIMES, THE VEHICLE HESITATED AND MADE AN ABNORMAL WHINING SOUND. ALSO, THE AXLES MADE A CRUNCHING AND GRINDING SOUND WHE...

Mar 18, 2019 Power Train 270,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION DID NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY. THE LEVER WAS HEAVY AND BECAME STUCK BEFORE SWITCHING INTO GEAR. SOMETIMES, THE VEHICLE HESITATED AND MADE AN ABNORMAL WHINING SOUND. ALSO, THE AXLES MADE A CRUNCHING AND GRINDING SOUND WHE...

Mar 15, 2019 Power Train 157,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOST ACCELERATION AND DID NOT MOVE. ALSO, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT WATER ENTERED THE TRANSMISSION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT...

Mar 15, 2019 Power Train 157,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOST ACCELERATION AND DID NOT MOVE. ALSO, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT WATER ENTERED THE TRANSMISSION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT...

Mar 14, 2019 Engine 95,387 mi

WAS DRIVING AND MY TACH METER WAS GOING ALL OVER 3 4 LOST ALL POWER WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE RD. ALSO TRAC CONTROL IS ALWAYS OFF GOES ON AND OFF

Mar 14, 2019 Power Train 95,387 mi

WAS DRIVING AND MY TACH METER WAS GOING ALL OVER 3 4 LOST ALL POWER WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE RD. ALSO TRAC CONTROL IS ALWAYS OFF GOES ON AND OFF

Mar 14, 2019 Wheels 95,387 mi

WAS DRIVING AND MY TACH METER WAS GOING ALL OVER 3 4 LOST ALL POWER WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE RD. ALSO TRAC CONTROL IS ALWAYS OFF GOES ON AND OFF

Mar 14, 2019 Engine 95,387 mi

WAS DRIVING AND MY TACH METER WAS GOING ALL OVER 3 4 LOST ALL POWER WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE RD. ALSO TRAC CONTROL IS ALWAYS OFF GOES ON AND OFF

Mar 14, 2019 Power Train 95,387 mi

WAS DRIVING AND MY TACH METER WAS GOING ALL OVER 3 4 LOST ALL POWER WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE RD. ALSO TRAC CONTROL IS ALWAYS OFF GOES ON AND OFF

Mar 14, 2019 Wheels 95,387 mi

WAS DRIVING AND MY TACH METER WAS GOING ALL OVER 3 4 LOST ALL POWER WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE RD. ALSO TRAC CONTROL IS ALWAYS OFF GOES ON AND OFF

Mar 4, 2019 Power Train

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE FROM A TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO MOVE FORWARD. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED, THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DRIVE OFF OF THE ROADWAY AND INTO A PARKING LOT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT OP...

Mar 4, 2019 Power Train

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE FROM A TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO MOVE FORWARD. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED, THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DRIVE OFF OF THE ROADWAY AND INTO A PARKING LOT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT OP...

Feb 26, 2019 Power Train 206,000 mi

DRIVING I-95 AT 70 MPH . VAN S TACH RACED TO 3K ENGINE SEEM TO LOOSE POWER. HAD VAN CHECKED OUT SAID IT WAS TORQUE CONVERTER. THIS IS A KNOWN REOCCURRING PROBLEM TOLD TO ME BY THE CAR TECH. HOW CAN A PROBLEM SO BIG AND DANGEROUS BE FIXED SUCH AS FAULTY CONVERTERS.WHAT CAN ONE DO.

Feb 26, 2019 Power Train 206,000 mi

DRIVING I-95 AT 70 MPH . VAN S TACH RACED TO 3K ENGINE SEEM TO LOOSE POWER. HAD VAN CHECKED OUT SAID IT WAS TORQUE CONVERTER. THIS IS A KNOWN REOCCURRING PROBLEM TOLD TO ME BY THE CAR TECH. HOW CAN A PROBLEM SO BIG AND DANGEROUS BE FIXED SUCH AS FAULTY CONVERTERS.WHAT CAN ONE DO.

Feb 23, 2019 Unknown Or Other 138,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL: I HAD THE TORQUE CONVERTER REPLACED, PER RECALL IN 2013 OR 2014, WHEN I LOST POWER IN MY VAN WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY IN WA STATE. I BELIEVE MY VAN HAD ABOUT 70,000 MILES AT THAT TIME. I HAVE SINCE MOVED TO TENNESSEE. YESTERDAY, I WHILE DRIVING, VAN DIED AT A STOP SIGN, WHILE MOVI...

Feb 23, 2019 Unknown Or Other 138,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL: I HAD THE TORQUE CONVERTER REPLACED, PER RECALL IN 2013 OR 2014, WHEN I LOST POWER IN MY VAN WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY IN WA STATE. I BELIEVE MY VAN HAD ABOUT 70,000 MILES AT THAT TIME. I HAVE SINCE MOVED TO TENNESSEE. YESTERDAY, I WHILE DRIVING, VAN DIED AT A STOP SIGN, WHILE MOVI...

Feb 21, 2019 Power Train

TORQUE CONVERTER OUTPUT SHAFT FAILURE THE TORQUE CONVERTER OUTPUT SHAFT MAY FAIL, RESULTING IN A SUDDEN LOSS OF MOTIVE POWER WITH NO WARNING. VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION AND JUST STOPPED WORKING ON CITY STREET.

Feb 21, 2019 Power Train

TORQUE CONVERTER OUTPUT SHAFT FAILURE THE TORQUE CONVERTER OUTPUT SHAFT MAY FAIL, RESULTING IN A SUDDEN LOSS OF MOTIVE POWER WITH NO WARNING. VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION AND JUST STOPPED WORKING ON CITY STREET.

Feb 15, 2019 Power Train 53,535 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. AFTER SWITCHING FROM REVERSE INTO DRIVE, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE PROPERLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. CLASSIC FORD OF SMITHFIELD (1698 E. BOOKER DAIRY RD, SMITHFIELD, NC) AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE, BUT NO ASS...

Feb 15, 2019 Power Train 53,535 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. AFTER SWITCHING FROM REVERSE INTO DRIVE, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE PROPERLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. CLASSIC FORD OF SMITHFIELD (1698 E. BOOKER DAIRY RD, SMITHFIELD, NC) AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE, BUT NO ASS...

Nov 16, 2018 Power Train 126,000 mi

TORQUE CONVERTER OUTPUT SHAFT ,,,, NO WAY FOR MOTOR TO ENGAGE THE TRANSMISSION ,, VAN ENGINE RUNS BUT NO POWER TO TRANSMISSION TO MOVE THE DRIVE TRAIN OF VAN ... DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY ,, TAKE EXIT STOP FOR RED LIGHT , LIGHT TURNS GREEN PRESS GAS PEDAL ENGINE REVS UP BUT NO POWER TO TRANSMISSION T...

Nov 16, 2018 Power Train 126,000 mi

TORQUE CONVERTER OUTPUT SHAFT ,,,, NO WAY FOR MOTOR TO ENGAGE THE TRANSMISSION ,, VAN ENGINE RUNS BUT NO POWER TO TRANSMISSION TO MOVE THE DRIVE TRAIN OF VAN ... DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY ,, TAKE EXIT STOP FOR RED LIGHT , LIGHT TURNS GREEN PRESS GAS PEDAL ENGINE REVS UP BUT NO POWER TO TRANSMISSION T...

Oct 25, 2018 Seats 168,867 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BACK SEAT NEAR THE REAR WHEEL WELL BECAME DETACHED AND THE CONTACT SMELLED AN EXHAUST ODOR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED THE SAME SYMPTOMS AS LISTED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V081000 (SEATS). THE VEHICLE WAS NO...

Oct 25, 2018 Engine And Engine Cooling 168,867 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BACK SEAT NEAR THE REAR WHEEL WELL BECAME DETACHED AND THE CONTACT SMELLED AN EXHAUST ODOR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED THE SAME SYMPTOMS AS LISTED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V081000 (SEATS). THE VEHICLE WAS NO...

Oct 25, 2018 Seats 168,867 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BACK SEAT NEAR THE REAR WHEEL WELL BECAME DETACHED AND THE CONTACT SMELLED AN EXHAUST ODOR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED THE SAME SYMPTOMS AS LISTED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V081000 (SEATS). THE VEHICLE WAS NO...

Oct 25, 2018 Engine And Engine Cooling 168,867 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BACK SEAT NEAR THE REAR WHEEL WELL BECAME DETACHED AND THE CONTACT SMELLED AN EXHAUST ODOR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED THE SAME SYMPTOMS AS LISTED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V081000 (SEATS). THE VEHICLE WAS NO...

Sep 13, 2018 Seats 75,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE REVERSING INTO THE GARAGE, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO GO FORWARD OR BACKWARD. THE CONTACT NOTICED A PILE OF RUST ON THE GROUND AND REALIZED THAT THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE WAS ENTIRELY CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO LIBERTY FORD OF MAPLE HEIGHTS (5500 WAR...

Sep 13, 2018 Structure 75,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE REVERSING INTO THE GARAGE, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO GO FORWARD OR BACKWARD. THE CONTACT NOTICED A PILE OF RUST ON THE GROUND AND REALIZED THAT THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE WAS ENTIRELY CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO LIBERTY FORD OF MAPLE HEIGHTS (5500 WAR...

Sep 13, 2018 Seats 75,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE REVERSING INTO THE GARAGE, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO GO FORWARD OR BACKWARD. THE CONTACT NOTICED A PILE OF RUST ON THE GROUND AND REALIZED THAT THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE WAS ENTIRELY CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO LIBERTY FORD OF MAPLE HEIGHTS (5500 WAR...

Sep 13, 2018 Structure 75,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE REVERSING INTO THE GARAGE, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO GO FORWARD OR BACKWARD. THE CONTACT NOTICED A PILE OF RUST ON THE GROUND AND REALIZED THAT THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE WAS ENTIRELY CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO LIBERTY FORD OF MAPLE HEIGHTS (5500 WAR...

Sep 11, 2018 Seats 142,019 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE CLEANING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT FOUND THAT THE REAR WHEEL WELL AND THE THIRD ROW SEAT LATCH THAT WAS ATTACHED TO THE VEHICLE'S SUBFRAME WERE CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING OR REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONT...

Sep 11, 2018 Structure 142,019 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE CLEANING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT FOUND THAT THE REAR WHEEL WELL AND THE THIRD ROW SEAT LATCH THAT WAS ATTACHED TO THE VEHICLE'S SUBFRAME WERE CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING OR REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONT...

Sep 11, 2018 Seats 142,019 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE CLEANING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT FOUND THAT THE REAR WHEEL WELL AND THE THIRD ROW SEAT LATCH THAT WAS ATTACHED TO THE VEHICLE'S SUBFRAME WERE CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING OR REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONT...

Sep 11, 2018 Structure 142,019 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE CLEANING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT FOUND THAT THE REAR WHEEL WELL AND THE THIRD ROW SEAT LATCH THAT WAS ATTACHED TO THE VEHICLE'S SUBFRAME WERE CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING OR REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONT...

Sep 8, 2018 Engine 168,000 mi

MY 2004 FREESTAR OVERHEATS AFTER 70 MPH. REPLACED THERMOSTAT AND FANS. DOES THIS WITH AC TURNED OFF. I TURN TO HEAT ON TO COOL IT DONE. I DROVE 2100 MILES WITH WINDOWS DOWN. THIS HAPPENS ON THE HIGHWAY AND GOING UP LONG STEEP GRADE.

Sep 8, 2018 Engine 168,000 mi

MY 2004 FREESTAR OVERHEATS AFTER 70 MPH. REPLACED THERMOSTAT AND FANS. DOES THIS WITH AC TURNED OFF. I TURN TO HEAT ON TO COOL IT DONE. I DROVE 2100 MILES WITH WINDOWS DOWN. THIS HAPPENS ON THE HIGHWAY AND GOING UP LONG STEEP GRADE.

Jul 6, 2018 Power Train 150,449 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN FIRST GEAR, IT HESITATED WITHOUT WARNING WHEN ACCELERATING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING OR REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 150,4...

Jul 6, 2018 Power Train 150,449 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN FIRST GEAR, IT HESITATED WITHOUT WARNING WHEN ACCELERATING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING OR REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 150,4...

Jul 2, 2018 Power Train 160,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A LOSS OF POWER WITHOUT WARNING. INTERSTATE FORD (125 ALEXANDERSVILLE RD, MIAMISBURG, OH) STATED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS ATTRIBUTED TO THE VIN. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE ...

Jul 2, 2018 Power Train 160,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A LOSS OF POWER WITHOUT WARNING. INTERSTATE FORD (125 ALEXANDERSVILLE RD, MIAMISBURG, OH) STATED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS ATTRIBUTED TO THE VIN. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE ...

Jun 22, 2018 Structure 118,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR AN INSPECTION, THE VEHICLE FAILED THE INSPECTION DUE TO EXCESSIVE CORROSION OF THE FRONT FRAME. THE CONTACT CALLED L. B. SMITH FORD-LINCOLN, INC. AT 717-761-6700 (LOCATED AT 1100 MARKET ST, LEMOYNE, ...

Jun 22, 2018 Structure 118,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR AN INSPECTION, THE VEHICLE FAILED THE INSPECTION DUE TO EXCESSIVE CORROSION OF THE FRONT FRAME. THE CONTACT CALLED L. B. SMITH FORD-LINCOLN, INC. AT 717-761-6700 (LOCATED AT 1100 MARKET ST, LEMOYNE, ...

May 27, 2018 Power Train 79,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE ON THE HIGHWAY AT 65 MPH THE VEHICLE LOST POWER AND DIED SCARING MY WIFE AND I TREMENDOUSLY. WHEN I CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP THEY SAID BRING IN THE VEHICLE SO THEY COULD LOOK IT OVER. 3 DAYS LATER THEY CALLED TO SAY COME IN FOR THE VEHICLE AND TOLD ME THEY COULD FIND NOTHIN...

May 27, 2018 Power Train 79,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE ON THE HIGHWAY AT 65 MPH THE VEHICLE LOST POWER AND DIED SCARING MY WIFE AND I TREMENDOUSLY. WHEN I CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP THEY SAID BRING IN THE VEHICLE SO THEY COULD LOOK IT OVER. 3 DAYS LATER THEY CALLED TO SAY COME IN FOR THE VEHICLE AND TOLD ME THEY COULD FIND NOTHIN...

May 25, 2018 Power Train 57,395 mi

L WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY ALL OF A SUDDEN MY CAR SLOWED DOWN IT WOULD NOT GO FORWARD SO L COAXED IT INTO A PARKING LOT, L WAITED ABOUT 10 MINUTES AND PUT IT IN REVERSE AND IT WOULD NOT GO IN REVERSE EITHER SO L GOT OUT AND CHECKED EVERYTHING UNDER THE HOOD EVERYTHING L COULD CHECK SO L CALLED A T...

May 25, 2018 Power Train 57,395 mi

L WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY ALL OF A SUDDEN MY CAR SLOWED DOWN IT WOULD NOT GO FORWARD SO L COAXED IT INTO A PARKING LOT, L WAITED ABOUT 10 MINUTES AND PUT IT IN REVERSE AND IT WOULD NOT GO IN REVERSE EITHER SO L GOT OUT AND CHECKED EVERYTHING UNDER THE HOOD EVERYTHING L COULD CHECK SO L CALLED A T...

May 9, 2018 Power Train 170,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE AND THEN STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS PUSHED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD BY A COUPLE OF THE CONTACT'S FRIENDS. THE CONTACT RESTARTED THE VEHICLE, BUT IT FAILED TO DRIVE. THE VEHICLE...

May 9, 2018 Power Train 170,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE AND THEN STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS PUSHED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD BY A COUPLE OF THE CONTACT'S FRIENDS. THE CONTACT RESTARTED THE VEHICLE, BUT IT FAILED TO DRIVE. THE VEHICLE...

Apr 13, 2018 Air Bags 65,000 mi

ALPR SYSTEM ON TELEPHONE POLES AND POLICE CARS ARE ATTACKING MY VEHICLE. ALREADY DESTROYED MY ABS BRAKE SYSTEM MODULE AND NOW WORKING ON MY STARTER MOTOR, BLOWER MOTOR, SPEED CONTROL AND ETC. SOME ATTACKS CAUSE LOUD BASE DRUM LIKE THUMPING ON MY DASHBOARD. OTHER ATTACKS LOCK MY GEARSHIFT LEVER IN PA...

Apr 13, 2018 Service Brakes 65,000 mi

ALPR SYSTEM ON TELEPHONE POLES AND POLICE CARS ARE ATTACKING MY VEHICLE. ALREADY DESTROYED MY ABS BRAKE SYSTEM MODULE AND NOW WORKING ON MY STARTER MOTOR, BLOWER MOTOR, SPEED CONTROL AND ETC. SOME ATTACKS CAUSE LOUD BASE DRUM LIKE THUMPING ON MY DASHBOARD. OTHER ATTACKS LOCK MY GEARSHIFT LEVER IN PA...

Apr 13, 2018 Electrical System 65,000 mi

ALPR SYSTEM ON TELEPHONE POLES AND POLICE CARS ARE ATTACKING MY VEHICLE. ALREADY DESTROYED MY ABS BRAKE SYSTEM MODULE AND NOW WORKING ON MY STARTER MOTOR, BLOWER MOTOR, SPEED CONTROL AND ETC. SOME ATTACKS CAUSE LOUD BASE DRUM LIKE THUMPING ON MY DASHBOARD. OTHER ATTACKS LOCK MY GEARSHIFT LEVER IN PA...

Apr 13, 2018 Air Bags 65,000 mi

ALPR SYSTEM ON TELEPHONE POLES AND POLICE CARS ARE ATTACKING MY VEHICLE. ALREADY DESTROYED MY ABS BRAKE SYSTEM MODULE AND NOW WORKING ON MY STARTER MOTOR, BLOWER MOTOR, SPEED CONTROL AND ETC. SOME ATTACKS CAUSE LOUD BASE DRUM LIKE THUMPING ON MY DASHBOARD. OTHER ATTACKS LOCK MY GEARSHIFT LEVER IN PA...

Apr 13, 2018 Service Brakes 65,000 mi

ALPR SYSTEM ON TELEPHONE POLES AND POLICE CARS ARE ATTACKING MY VEHICLE. ALREADY DESTROYED MY ABS BRAKE SYSTEM MODULE AND NOW WORKING ON MY STARTER MOTOR, BLOWER MOTOR, SPEED CONTROL AND ETC. SOME ATTACKS CAUSE LOUD BASE DRUM LIKE THUMPING ON MY DASHBOARD. OTHER ATTACKS LOCK MY GEARSHIFT LEVER IN PA...

Apr 13, 2018 Electrical System 65,000 mi

ALPR SYSTEM ON TELEPHONE POLES AND POLICE CARS ARE ATTACKING MY VEHICLE. ALREADY DESTROYED MY ABS BRAKE SYSTEM MODULE AND NOW WORKING ON MY STARTER MOTOR, BLOWER MOTOR, SPEED CONTROL AND ETC. SOME ATTACKS CAUSE LOUD BASE DRUM LIKE THUMPING ON MY DASHBOARD. OTHER ATTACKS LOCK MY GEARSHIFT LEVER IN PA...

Mar 26, 2018 Service Brakes 100,000 mi

THE INDIANA ALPR TRACKING SYSTEM CAUSES ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTIONS INCLUDING THE ABS BRAKE SYSTEM AND VARIOUS OTHER UNKNOWN MALFUNCTIONS. THE ABS MODULE HAS FAILED ON THE SUBJECT VEHICLE AND THE ALPR ATTACKS CONTINUE. THESE ALPR ATTACKS ARE INITIATED BY ELECTRICAL APPARATUS ON TOP OF TELEPHNE POLES AND...

Mar 26, 2018 Electrical System 100,000 mi

THE INDIANA ALPR TRACKING SYSTEM CAUSES ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTIONS INCLUDING THE ABS BRAKE SYSTEM AND VARIOUS OTHER UNKNOWN MALFUNCTIONS. THE ABS MODULE HAS FAILED ON THE SUBJECT VEHICLE AND THE ALPR ATTACKS CONTINUE. THESE ALPR ATTACKS ARE INITIATED BY ELECTRICAL APPARATUS ON TOP OF TELEPHNE POLES AND...

Mar 26, 2018 Engine 100,000 mi

THE INDIANA ALPR TRACKING SYSTEM CAUSES ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTIONS INCLUDING THE ABS BRAKE SYSTEM AND VARIOUS OTHER UNKNOWN MALFUNCTIONS. THE ABS MODULE HAS FAILED ON THE SUBJECT VEHICLE AND THE ALPR ATTACKS CONTINUE. THESE ALPR ATTACKS ARE INITIATED BY ELECTRICAL APPARATUS ON TOP OF TELEPHNE POLES AND...

Mar 26, 2018 Service Brakes 100,000 mi

THE INDIANA ALPR TRACKING SYSTEM CAUSES ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTIONS INCLUDING THE ABS BRAKE SYSTEM AND VARIOUS OTHER UNKNOWN MALFUNCTIONS. THE ABS MODULE HAS FAILED ON THE SUBJECT VEHICLE AND THE ALPR ATTACKS CONTINUE. THESE ALPR ATTACKS ARE INITIATED BY ELECTRICAL APPARATUS ON TOP OF TELEPHNE POLES AND...

Mar 26, 2018 Electrical System 100,000 mi

THE INDIANA ALPR TRACKING SYSTEM CAUSES ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTIONS INCLUDING THE ABS BRAKE SYSTEM AND VARIOUS OTHER UNKNOWN MALFUNCTIONS. THE ABS MODULE HAS FAILED ON THE SUBJECT VEHICLE AND THE ALPR ATTACKS CONTINUE. THESE ALPR ATTACKS ARE INITIATED BY ELECTRICAL APPARATUS ON TOP OF TELEPHNE POLES AND...

Mar 26, 2018 Engine 100,000 mi

THE INDIANA ALPR TRACKING SYSTEM CAUSES ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTIONS INCLUDING THE ABS BRAKE SYSTEM AND VARIOUS OTHER UNKNOWN MALFUNCTIONS. THE ABS MODULE HAS FAILED ON THE SUBJECT VEHICLE AND THE ALPR ATTACKS CONTINUE. THESE ALPR ATTACKS ARE INITIATED BY ELECTRICAL APPARATUS ON TOP OF TELEPHNE POLES AND...

Mar 8, 2018 Power Train 90,000 mi

I WAS PULLING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY, AND MY 2004 FORD FREESTAR LIMITED KEEPS ACTING LIKE IT'S NOT CATCHING THE GEARS CORRECTLY TO SHIFT. WHEN MY BROTHER DROVE IT LATER THE SAME DAY HE SAID IT SOUNDS LIKE THE TORQUE CONVERTER WAS MESSING UP IN THE TRANSMISSION. HE IS AN AUTO MECHANIC. IT HAS ABOUT 90,00...

Mar 8, 2018 Power Train 90,000 mi

I WAS PULLING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY, AND MY 2004 FORD FREESTAR LIMITED KEEPS ACTING LIKE IT'S NOT CATCHING THE GEARS CORRECTLY TO SHIFT. WHEN MY BROTHER DROVE IT LATER THE SAME DAY HE SAID IT SOUNDS LIKE THE TORQUE CONVERTER WAS MESSING UP IN THE TRANSMISSION. HE IS AN AUTO MECHANIC. IT HAS ABOUT 90,00...

Feb 21, 2018 Power Train 99,862 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO COAST TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDED TO BE RESTARTED; HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO DRIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE...

Feb 21, 2018 Power Train 99,862 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO COAST TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDED TO BE RESTARTED; HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO DRIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE...

Feb 13, 2018 Power Train 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE DRIVING, THERE WAS A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE TRANSMISSION WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TORQUE CONVERTER FAILED. THE DEALER (WITT FAMILY FORD, W1367 WI-160, PULASKI, WI 54162) STAT...

Feb 13, 2018 Power Train 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE DRIVING, THERE WAS A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE TRANSMISSION WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TORQUE CONVERTER FAILED. THE DEALER (WITT FAMILY FORD, W1367 WI-160, PULASKI, WI 54162) STAT...

Feb 13, 2018 Power Train 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE DRIVING, THERE WAS A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE TRANSMISSION WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TORQUE CONVERTER FAILED. THE DEALER (WITT FAMILY FORD, W1367 WI-160, PULASKI, WI 54162) STAT...

Feb 13, 2018 Power Train 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE DRIVING, THERE WAS A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE TRANSMISSION WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TORQUE CONVERTER FAILED. THE DEALER (WITT FAMILY FORD, W1367 WI-160, PULASKI, WI 54162) STAT...

Feb 8, 2018 Structure 135,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. UPON INSPECTION, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE CARPET IN THE REAR ROWS OF THE VEHICLE BECOME WET AND SOAKED. UPON INSPECTION, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER SEAT ANCHOR LATCH WAS LOOSE. MONTHS LATER, THE DRIVER NOTICED A GRINDING TYPE NOISE WHEN TUR...

Feb 8, 2018 Seats 135,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. UPON INSPECTION, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE CARPET IN THE REAR ROWS OF THE VEHICLE BECOME WET AND SOAKED. UPON INSPECTION, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER SEAT ANCHOR LATCH WAS LOOSE. MONTHS LATER, THE DRIVER NOTICED A GRINDING TYPE NOISE WHEN TUR...

Feb 8, 2018 Structure 135,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. UPON INSPECTION, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE CARPET IN THE REAR ROWS OF THE VEHICLE BECOME WET AND SOAKED. UPON INSPECTION, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER SEAT ANCHOR LATCH WAS LOOSE. MONTHS LATER, THE DRIVER NOTICED A GRINDING TYPE NOISE WHEN TUR...

Feb 8, 2018 Seats 135,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. UPON INSPECTION, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE CARPET IN THE REAR ROWS OF THE VEHICLE BECOME WET AND SOAKED. UPON INSPECTION, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER SEAT ANCHOR LATCH WAS LOOSE. MONTHS LATER, THE DRIVER NOTICED A GRINDING TYPE NOISE WHEN TUR...

Jan 17, 2018 Electrical System 85,000 mi

MY VAN HAS A PROBLEM WITH WATER, THAT IS WHEN IT RAINS THE VEHICLE STARTS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH SEVERAL COMPONENTS. (IE ENGINE MISFIRE, TRANSMISSION FAILS TO SHIFT PROPERLY, DOOR LOOKS REFUSE TO OPERATE PROPERLY, AMONG OTHER WEIRD THINGS) THIS HAPPENS EVERY TIME IT RAINS. THE PROBLEM AS I HAVE BEIN...

Jan 17, 2018 Engine 85,000 mi

MY VAN HAS A PROBLEM WITH WATER, THAT IS WHEN IT RAINS THE VEHICLE STARTS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH SEVERAL COMPONENTS. (IE ENGINE MISFIRE, TRANSMISSION FAILS TO SHIFT PROPERLY, DOOR LOOKS REFUSE TO OPERATE PROPERLY, AMONG OTHER WEIRD THINGS) THIS HAPPENS EVERY TIME IT RAINS. THE PROBLEM AS I HAVE BEIN...

Jan 17, 2018 Power Train 85,000 mi

MY VAN HAS A PROBLEM WITH WATER, THAT IS WHEN IT RAINS THE VEHICLE STARTS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH SEVERAL COMPONENTS. (IE ENGINE MISFIRE, TRANSMISSION FAILS TO SHIFT PROPERLY, DOOR LOOKS REFUSE TO OPERATE PROPERLY, AMONG OTHER WEIRD THINGS) THIS HAPPENS EVERY TIME IT RAINS. THE PROBLEM AS I HAVE BEIN...

Jan 17, 2018 Electrical System 85,000 mi

MY VAN HAS A PROBLEM WITH WATER, THAT IS WHEN IT RAINS THE VEHICLE STARTS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH SEVERAL COMPONENTS. (IE ENGINE MISFIRE, TRANSMISSION FAILS TO SHIFT PROPERLY, DOOR LOOKS REFUSE TO OPERATE PROPERLY, AMONG OTHER WEIRD THINGS) THIS HAPPENS EVERY TIME IT RAINS. THE PROBLEM AS I HAVE BEIN...

Jan 17, 2018 Engine 85,000 mi

MY VAN HAS A PROBLEM WITH WATER, THAT IS WHEN IT RAINS THE VEHICLE STARTS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH SEVERAL COMPONENTS. (IE ENGINE MISFIRE, TRANSMISSION FAILS TO SHIFT PROPERLY, DOOR LOOKS REFUSE TO OPERATE PROPERLY, AMONG OTHER WEIRD THINGS) THIS HAPPENS EVERY TIME IT RAINS. THE PROBLEM AS I HAVE BEIN...

Jan 17, 2018 Power Train 85,000 mi

MY VAN HAS A PROBLEM WITH WATER, THAT IS WHEN IT RAINS THE VEHICLE STARTS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH SEVERAL COMPONENTS. (IE ENGINE MISFIRE, TRANSMISSION FAILS TO SHIFT PROPERLY, DOOR LOOKS REFUSE TO OPERATE PROPERLY, AMONG OTHER WEIRD THINGS) THIS HAPPENS EVERY TIME IT RAINS. THE PROBLEM AS I HAVE BEIN...

Dec 21, 2017 Power Train

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE ASSOCIATED WITH THE TORQUE CONVERTER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC OR A DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE. *BF UPDATE...

Dec 21, 2017 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 134,000 mi

EVERYTIME I STOP AT EITHER A STOPLIGHT OR STOP SIGN IT STALLS OUT. THE BATTERY LIGHT COMES ON AND THEN GOES BACK OFF. I AM ABLE TO RESTART IT BACK UP AND CONTINUE IT ON. I HAVE HAD THE ELECTRICAL COMPUTER FIXED AND HAD A FULL TUNE UP DONE AND IT STILL STALLS OUT.

Dec 21, 2017 Electrical System 134,000 mi

EVERYTIME I STOP AT EITHER A STOPLIGHT OR STOP SIGN IT STALLS OUT. THE BATTERY LIGHT COMES ON AND THEN GOES BACK OFF. I AM ABLE TO RESTART IT BACK UP AND CONTINUE IT ON. I HAVE HAD THE ELECTRICAL COMPUTER FIXED AND HAD A FULL TUNE UP DONE AND IT STILL STALLS OUT.

Dec 21, 2017 Engine 134,000 mi

EVERYTIME I STOP AT EITHER A STOPLIGHT OR STOP SIGN IT STALLS OUT. THE BATTERY LIGHT COMES ON AND THEN GOES BACK OFF. I AM ABLE TO RESTART IT BACK UP AND CONTINUE IT ON. I HAVE HAD THE ELECTRICAL COMPUTER FIXED AND HAD A FULL TUNE UP DONE AND IT STILL STALLS OUT.

Dec 21, 2017 Power Train

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE ASSOCIATED WITH THE TORQUE CONVERTER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC OR A DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE. *BF UPDATE...

Dec 21, 2017 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 134,000 mi

EVERYTIME I STOP AT EITHER A STOPLIGHT OR STOP SIGN IT STALLS OUT. THE BATTERY LIGHT COMES ON AND THEN GOES BACK OFF. I AM ABLE TO RESTART IT BACK UP AND CONTINUE IT ON. I HAVE HAD THE ELECTRICAL COMPUTER FIXED AND HAD A FULL TUNE UP DONE AND IT STILL STALLS OUT.

Dec 21, 2017 Electrical System 134,000 mi

EVERYTIME I STOP AT EITHER A STOPLIGHT OR STOP SIGN IT STALLS OUT. THE BATTERY LIGHT COMES ON AND THEN GOES BACK OFF. I AM ABLE TO RESTART IT BACK UP AND CONTINUE IT ON. I HAVE HAD THE ELECTRICAL COMPUTER FIXED AND HAD A FULL TUNE UP DONE AND IT STILL STALLS OUT.

Dec 21, 2017 Engine 134,000 mi

EVERYTIME I STOP AT EITHER A STOPLIGHT OR STOP SIGN IT STALLS OUT. THE BATTERY LIGHT COMES ON AND THEN GOES BACK OFF. I AM ABLE TO RESTART IT BACK UP AND CONTINUE IT ON. I HAVE HAD THE ELECTRICAL COMPUTER FIXED AND HAD A FULL TUNE UP DONE AND IT STILL STALLS OUT.

Dec 11, 2017 Power Train 130,999 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY SERVICED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V006000 (POWER TRAIN). WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER TO THE DRIVE TRAIN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO EIDE FORD (800 E BISMARCK EXPY, BISMARCK, ND 58504) WHE...

Dec 11, 2017 Power Train 130,999 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY SERVICED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V006000 (POWER TRAIN). WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER TO THE DRIVE TRAIN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO EIDE FORD (800 E BISMARCK EXPY, BISMARCK, ND 58504) WHE...

Dec 4, 2017 Structure 155,000 mi

WENT TO INVESTIGATE THE WATER LOGGED CARPET IN THE REAR OF THE VAN. REMOVED INTERIOR PLASTIC PANELS ON DRIVERS SIDE OF VAN. THE SEAT ANCHOR MECHANISM FELL OUT OF THE WHEEL WELL UNTO THE TIRE. VERY FORTUNATE I WAS IN THE GARAGE AND NOT TRAVELLING DOWN THE FREEWAY.

Dec 4, 2017 Seats 155,000 mi

WENT TO INVESTIGATE THE WATER LOGGED CARPET IN THE REAR OF THE VAN. REMOVED INTERIOR PLASTIC PANELS ON DRIVERS SIDE OF VAN. THE SEAT ANCHOR MECHANISM FELL OUT OF THE WHEEL WELL UNTO THE TIRE. VERY FORTUNATE I WAS IN THE GARAGE AND NOT TRAVELLING DOWN THE FREEWAY.

Dec 4, 2017 Structure 155,000 mi

WENT TO INVESTIGATE THE WATER LOGGED CARPET IN THE REAR OF THE VAN. REMOVED INTERIOR PLASTIC PANELS ON DRIVERS SIDE OF VAN. THE SEAT ANCHOR MECHANISM FELL OUT OF THE WHEEL WELL UNTO THE TIRE. VERY FORTUNATE I WAS IN THE GARAGE AND NOT TRAVELLING DOWN THE FREEWAY.

Dec 4, 2017 Seats 155,000 mi

WENT TO INVESTIGATE THE WATER LOGGED CARPET IN THE REAR OF THE VAN. REMOVED INTERIOR PLASTIC PANELS ON DRIVERS SIDE OF VAN. THE SEAT ANCHOR MECHANISM FELL OUT OF THE WHEEL WELL UNTO THE TIRE. VERY FORTUNATE I WAS IN THE GARAGE AND NOT TRAVELLING DOWN THE FREEWAY.

Nov 18, 2017 Power Train 113,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY 2004 FORD FREESTAR MINIVAN, AT APPROXIMATELY 45MPH (MILES PER HOUR), THE VEHICLE BEGINS TO SHUDDER AS IF I AM DRIVING OVER RUMBLE STRIPS AND WHEN CLIMBING SLIGHT OR STEAP INCLINED HILLS THE SHIDDER WORSENS. I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE ISED FROM A CAR LOT. I HAVE MOTICED THAT ALL OF THE ...

Nov 18, 2017 Unknown Or Other 139,000 mi

I JUST PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE TODAY. ONCE I DROVE ON THE HIGHWAY TO GET HOME THE TRANSAXEL WARRING LIGHT STARTED FLASHING. AS I LOOKED THAT UP I FOUND THAT THERE WAS A RECALL FOR TORQUE CONVERTER OUTPUT. AS I READ THINGS I SEEN OTHERS HAD SAME ISSUE AND IT WAS THIS THAT CAUSED THE ISSUE.

Nov 18, 2017 Power Train 113,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY 2004 FORD FREESTAR MINIVAN, AT APPROXIMATELY 45MPH (MILES PER HOUR), THE VEHICLE BEGINS TO SHUDDER AS IF I AM DRIVING OVER RUMBLE STRIPS AND WHEN CLIMBING SLIGHT OR STEAP INCLINED HILLS THE SHIDDER WORSENS. I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE ISED FROM A CAR LOT. I HAVE MOTICED THAT ALL OF THE ...

Nov 18, 2017 Unknown Or Other 139,000 mi

I JUST PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE TODAY. ONCE I DROVE ON THE HIGHWAY TO GET HOME THE TRANSAXEL WARRING LIGHT STARTED FLASHING. AS I LOOKED THAT UP I FOUND THAT THERE WAS A RECALL FOR TORQUE CONVERTER OUTPUT. AS I READ THINGS I SEEN OTHERS HAD SAME ISSUE AND IT WAS THIS THAT CAUSED THE ISSUE.

Nov 10, 2017 Power Train 183,000 mi

WHILE IN MOTION THE VEHICLE TRANSAXLE LIGHT COMES ON. THE VEHICLE STICKS IN FIRST GEAR WHILE IN MOTION OR IT SLIPS FROM THE STATIONARY POSITION AND WHEN IN REVERSE. THE TRANSMISSION SHOP STATED IT WAS THE TORQUE CONVERTER.

Nov 10, 2017 Power Train 183,000 mi

WHILE IN MOTION THE VEHICLE TRANSAXLE LIGHT COMES ON. THE VEHICLE STICKS IN FIRST GEAR WHILE IN MOTION OR IT SLIPS FROM THE STATIONARY POSITION AND WHEN IN REVERSE. THE TRANSMISSION SHOP STATED IT WAS THE TORQUE CONVERTER.

Nov 7, 2017 Power Train 250,000 mi

THE VEHICLE LOSES POWER AS I AM DRIVING IT ON A CITY STREET. IT ALSO HAPPENED ON THE HIGHWAY, SO I DON'T USE THE HIGHWAY ANYMORE BECAUSE OF THE LOSS OF POWER.. WHEN THE SPEEDOMETER NEEDLE GOES OVER 2 RPM , IT STALLS EVEN MORE AND JERKS.

Nov 7, 2017 Power Train 250,000 mi

THE VEHICLE LOSES POWER AS I AM DRIVING IT ON A CITY STREET. IT ALSO HAPPENED ON THE HIGHWAY, SO I DON'T USE THE HIGHWAY ANYMORE BECAUSE OF THE LOSS OF POWER.. WHEN THE SPEEDOMETER NEEDLE GOES OVER 2 RPM , IT STALLS EVEN MORE AND JERKS.

Oct 30, 2017 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 45,000 mi

IT WAS RAINY DAY AND MY WIFE WAS PICKING MY DAUGHTER FROM SCHOOL. IT HAPPENED IN THE SCHOOL ZONE. THE CAR WAS IN MOTION. KIDS CROSS ROAD AS IT WAS END OF SCHOOL DAY. SAFETY OF PASSENGERS AND OTHER PEOPLE WAS IN DANGER. I HAVE REPLACED IN FEB 2016 CONTROL UNIT AND HCU SPENDING $2400 +. AT THAT T...

Oct 30, 2017 Power Train 45,000 mi

IT WAS RAINY DAY AND MY WIFE WAS PICKING MY DAUGHTER FROM SCHOOL. IT HAPPENED IN THE SCHOOL ZONE. THE CAR WAS IN MOTION. KIDS CROSS ROAD AS IT WAS END OF SCHOOL DAY. SAFETY OF PASSENGERS AND OTHER PEOPLE WAS IN DANGER. I HAVE REPLACED IN FEB 2016 CONTROL UNIT AND HCU SPENDING $2400 +. AT THAT T...

Oct 30, 2017 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 45,000 mi

IT WAS RAINY DAY AND MY WIFE WAS PICKING MY DAUGHTER FROM SCHOOL. IT HAPPENED IN THE SCHOOL ZONE. THE CAR WAS IN MOTION. KIDS CROSS ROAD AS IT WAS END OF SCHOOL DAY. SAFETY OF PASSENGERS AND OTHER PEOPLE WAS IN DANGER. I HAVE REPLACED IN FEB 2016 CONTROL UNIT AND HCU SPENDING $2400 +. AT THAT T...

Oct 30, 2017 Power Train 45,000 mi

IT WAS RAINY DAY AND MY WIFE WAS PICKING MY DAUGHTER FROM SCHOOL. IT HAPPENED IN THE SCHOOL ZONE. THE CAR WAS IN MOTION. KIDS CROSS ROAD AS IT WAS END OF SCHOOL DAY. SAFETY OF PASSENGERS AND OTHER PEOPLE WAS IN DANGER. I HAVE REPLACED IN FEB 2016 CONTROL UNIT AND HCU SPENDING $2400 +. AT THAT T...

Oct 10, 2017 Electrical System 135,000 mi

LIKE MANY OTHERS WHO HAVE COMPLAINED ABOUT ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS ON THE FORD FREESTAR, I HAVE TO ADD MY COMPLAINT REGARDING MY 2004 FORD FREESTAR. FIRST OF ALL, WHEN I BOUGHT MY VAN USED ABOUT 4 YEARS AGO, I DID RESEARCH ON IT, AND LEARNED ABOUT THE ISSUE OF WATER GETTING INTO THE PCM. SO I TOOK THE V...

Oct 10, 2017 Exterior Lighting 135,000 mi

LIKE MANY OTHERS WHO HAVE COMPLAINED ABOUT ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS ON THE FORD FREESTAR, I HAVE TO ADD MY COMPLAINT REGARDING MY 2004 FORD FREESTAR. FIRST OF ALL, WHEN I BOUGHT MY VAN USED ABOUT 4 YEARS AGO, I DID RESEARCH ON IT, AND LEARNED ABOUT THE ISSUE OF WATER GETTING INTO THE PCM. SO I TOOK THE V...

Oct 10, 2017 Electrical System 135,000 mi

LIKE MANY OTHERS WHO HAVE COMPLAINED ABOUT ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS ON THE FORD FREESTAR, I HAVE TO ADD MY COMPLAINT REGARDING MY 2004 FORD FREESTAR. FIRST OF ALL, WHEN I BOUGHT MY VAN USED ABOUT 4 YEARS AGO, I DID RESEARCH ON IT, AND LEARNED ABOUT THE ISSUE OF WATER GETTING INTO THE PCM. SO I TOOK THE V...

Oct 10, 2017 Exterior Lighting 135,000 mi

LIKE MANY OTHERS WHO HAVE COMPLAINED ABOUT ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS ON THE FORD FREESTAR, I HAVE TO ADD MY COMPLAINT REGARDING MY 2004 FORD FREESTAR. FIRST OF ALL, WHEN I BOUGHT MY VAN USED ABOUT 4 YEARS AGO, I DID RESEARCH ON IT, AND LEARNED ABOUT THE ISSUE OF WATER GETTING INTO THE PCM. SO I TOOK THE V...

Oct 4, 2017 Vehicle Speed Control 102,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE, IT SUDDENLY GOES INTO NEUTRAL. THE MECHANIC SAID THE TRANSMISSION IS FAULTY ON THESE VANS. MANY HAVE BEEN RECALLED AND I'M NOT SURE WHY MINE WASN'T INCLUDED. I'M TOLD THESE VANS ALL HAVE THE SAME ISSUE.

Oct 4, 2017 Vehicle Speed Control 102,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE, IT SUDDENLY GOES INTO NEUTRAL. THE MECHANIC SAID THE TRANSMISSION IS FAULTY ON THESE VANS. MANY HAVE BEEN RECALLED AND I'M NOT SURE WHY MINE WASN'T INCLUDED. I'M TOLD THESE VANS ALL HAVE THE SAME ISSUE.

Sep 7, 2017 Power Train 140,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL TRANSMISSION WELL NOT CHANGE TO OVERDRIVE ON HIGHWAY, OR IN TOWN DRIVING. IT STILL RUNS BUT NOT ABLE TO DRIVE DUE TO TRANSMISSION NOT BEING ABLE TO CHANGE INTO OVERDRIVE. THIS VECHILE WAS IN MOTION ON A HIGHWAY WHEN TRYING TO INCREASE SPEED IT WOULD RIVE UP..I DIDN'T PUT VECHILE IN T...

Sep 7, 2017 Structure 60,000 mi

I JUST PAID OFF MY VEHICLE DID THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS WORTH OF REPAIRS NOW MECHANIC TELLS ME HE WONT REPLACE MY STARTER BECAUSE SUB FRAME IS UNUSUALLY WORN AND DANGEROUS TO DRIVE,SO NOW I HAVE NO VEHICLE BECAUSE 2004 WAS NOT RECALLED YET,MOST OTHER YEARS WERE

Sep 7, 2017 Power Train 140,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL TRANSMISSION WELL NOT CHANGE TO OVERDRIVE ON HIGHWAY, OR IN TOWN DRIVING. IT STILL RUNS BUT NOT ABLE TO DRIVE DUE TO TRANSMISSION NOT BEING ABLE TO CHANGE INTO OVERDRIVE. THIS VECHILE WAS IN MOTION ON A HIGHWAY WHEN TRYING TO INCREASE SPEED IT WOULD RIVE UP..I DIDN'T PUT VECHILE IN T...

Sep 7, 2017 Structure 60,000 mi

I JUST PAID OFF MY VEHICLE DID THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS WORTH OF REPAIRS NOW MECHANIC TELLS ME HE WONT REPLACE MY STARTER BECAUSE SUB FRAME IS UNUSUALLY WORN AND DANGEROUS TO DRIVE,SO NOW I HAVE NO VEHICLE BECAUSE 2004 WAS NOT RECALLED YET,MOST OTHER YEARS WERE

Aug 22, 2017 Power Train 78,658 mi

ON THE WAY HOME FROM PICKING UP MY GRANDCHILDREN, MY VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION BUT IT STARTED TO SLOW DOWN UNTIL IT CAME TO A STOP. TOWED TO A SHOP FOR DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIRS. THEY DETERMINED THAT THE TRANSMISSION FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. COST WAS NEARLY $4K .. I AM A SENIOR CITIZEN ON A FIXED...

Aug 22, 2017 Power Train 78,658 mi

ON THE WAY HOME FROM PICKING UP MY GRANDCHILDREN, MY VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION BUT IT STARTED TO SLOW DOWN UNTIL IT CAME TO A STOP. TOWED TO A SHOP FOR DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIRS. THEY DETERMINED THAT THE TRANSMISSION FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. COST WAS NEARLY $4K .. I AM A SENIOR CITIZEN ON A FIXED...

Aug 17, 2017 Unknown Or Other 130,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM MY WORK WHEN MY VAN SURGED FORWARD AND LOST ALL POWER. I WAS ABLE TO START IT RIGHT BACK UP, BUT AS SOON AS I GAVE IT GAS, IT SURGED FORWARD AGAIN AND LOST ALL POWER. IT RESTARTED AGAIN IMMEDIATELY, BUT IN MY PARKING LOT IT SURGED AND DIED A 3RD TIME. WHEN I ATTEMPTED TO PUT ...

Aug 17, 2017 Unknown Or Other 130,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM MY WORK WHEN MY VAN SURGED FORWARD AND LOST ALL POWER. I WAS ABLE TO START IT RIGHT BACK UP, BUT AS SOON AS I GAVE IT GAS, IT SURGED FORWARD AGAIN AND LOST ALL POWER. IT RESTARTED AGAIN IMMEDIATELY, BUT IN MY PARKING LOT IT SURGED AND DIED A 3RD TIME. WHEN I ATTEMPTED TO PUT ...

Aug 5, 2017 Engine

ENGINE SURGES IN REVERSE AND DRIVE VIOLENTLY ALMOST HITTING VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME AT STOP LIGHT NO ENGINE LIGHT OR VEHICLE CODES FOUND

Aug 5, 2017 Power Train

ENGINE SURGES IN REVERSE AND DRIVE VIOLENTLY ALMOST HITTING VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME AT STOP LIGHT NO ENGINE LIGHT OR VEHICLE CODES FOUND

Aug 5, 2017 Engine

ENGINE SURGES IN REVERSE AND DRIVE VIOLENTLY ALMOST HITTING VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME AT STOP LIGHT NO ENGINE LIGHT OR VEHICLE CODES FOUND

Aug 5, 2017 Power Train

ENGINE SURGES IN REVERSE AND DRIVE VIOLENTLY ALMOST HITTING VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME AT STOP LIGHT NO ENGINE LIGHT OR VEHICLE CODES FOUND

Jul 2, 2017 Engine 92,500 mi

TRANSMISSION WON'T GO INTO REVERSE AND SOMETIMES NOT IN ANY GEAR. ENGINE STOPS RUNNING ON HIGHWAY WITH NO WARNING. NEARLY HAD AN ACCIDENT, HAD TO BE TOWED.

Jul 2, 2017 Power Train 92,500 mi

TRANSMISSION WON'T GO INTO REVERSE AND SOMETIMES NOT IN ANY GEAR. ENGINE STOPS RUNNING ON HIGHWAY WITH NO WARNING. NEARLY HAD AN ACCIDENT, HAD TO BE TOWED.

Jul 2, 2017 Engine 92,500 mi

TRANSMISSION WON'T GO INTO REVERSE AND SOMETIMES NOT IN ANY GEAR. ENGINE STOPS RUNNING ON HIGHWAY WITH NO WARNING. NEARLY HAD AN ACCIDENT, HAD TO BE TOWED.

Jul 2, 2017 Power Train 92,500 mi

TRANSMISSION WON'T GO INTO REVERSE AND SOMETIMES NOT IN ANY GEAR. ENGINE STOPS RUNNING ON HIGHWAY WITH NO WARNING. NEARLY HAD AN ACCIDENT, HAD TO BE TOWED.

Jun 22, 2017 Power Train 134,000 mi

MY VEHICLE HAS HAD TWO AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION REBUILDS BEFORE 118000 MILES. THE LAST TIME IT WENT COMPLETELY OUT AND STRANDED ME ON THE STREET IN THE MIDDLE OF A BUSY ROAD. I HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED AND THE TRANSMISSION REBUILT. THIS TRANSMISSION IS NOW SLIPPING AT 134000 MILES AND IS PAST THE WARRANT...

Jun 22, 2017 Power Train 134,000 mi

MY VEHICLE HAS HAD TWO AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION REBUILDS BEFORE 118000 MILES. THE LAST TIME IT WENT COMPLETELY OUT AND STRANDED ME ON THE STREET IN THE MIDDLE OF A BUSY ROAD. I HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED AND THE TRANSMISSION REBUILT. THIS TRANSMISSION IS NOW SLIPPING AT 134000 MILES AND IS PAST THE WARRANT...

Jun 15, 2017 Power Train 142,000 mi

WAS DRIVING ON MY WAY HOME ON I85 AND THE CAR LOST SPEED AND REV UP ON RPM. READ CODES AN IT HAS A TORQUE CONVERTER CODE ON IT. I COULD HAVE BEEN INJURED BECAUSE MY CAR WAS NOT UNDER A RECALL AND I DIDN'T GET NO NOTICED. THAT WAS THE ONLY VEHICLE I HAVE AND NOW I HAVE NO WAY TO GET AROUND. IT WAS A...

Jun 15, 2017 Power Train 142,000 mi

WAS DRIVING ON MY WAY HOME ON I85 AND THE CAR LOST SPEED AND REV UP ON RPM. READ CODES AN IT HAS A TORQUE CONVERTER CODE ON IT. I COULD HAVE BEEN INJURED BECAUSE MY CAR WAS NOT UNDER A RECALL AND I DIDN'T GET NO NOTICED. THAT WAS THE ONLY VEHICLE I HAVE AND NOW I HAVE NO WAY TO GET AROUND. IT WAS A...

Jun 13, 2017 Engine 81,000 mi

THE THIRD ROW SEATING LATCH HAS RUSTED OUT ON THE DRIVER SIDE. THE VEHICLE I BELIEVE HAS ISSUES THAT OTHER 2004 FORD FREESTAR VEHICLES HAVE THE SAME ISSUES AND WERE RECALLED. I HAVE CONTACTED FORD, AND THEY REFUSE TO HELP. I HAVE 4 CHILDREN AND I FEAR TO TAKE THEM ANYWHERE...

Jun 13, 2017 Power Train 81,000 mi

THE THIRD ROW SEATING LATCH HAS RUSTED OUT ON THE DRIVER SIDE. THE VEHICLE I BELIEVE HAS ISSUES THAT OTHER 2004 FORD FREESTAR VEHICLES HAVE THE SAME ISSUES AND WERE RECALLED. I HAVE CONTACTED FORD, AND THEY REFUSE TO HELP. I HAVE 4 CHILDREN AND I FEAR TO TAKE THEM ANYWHERE...

Jun 13, 2017 Seats 81,000 mi

THE THIRD ROW SEATING LATCH HAS RUSTED OUT ON THE DRIVER SIDE. THE VEHICLE I BELIEVE HAS ISSUES THAT OTHER 2004 FORD FREESTAR VEHICLES HAVE THE SAME ISSUES AND WERE RECALLED. I HAVE CONTACTED FORD, AND THEY REFUSE TO HELP. I HAVE 4 CHILDREN AND I FEAR TO TAKE THEM ANYWHERE...

Jun 13, 2017 Engine 81,000 mi

THE THIRD ROW SEATING LATCH HAS RUSTED OUT ON THE DRIVER SIDE. THE VEHICLE I BELIEVE HAS ISSUES THAT OTHER 2004 FORD FREESTAR VEHICLES HAVE THE SAME ISSUES AND WERE RECALLED. I HAVE CONTACTED FORD, AND THEY REFUSE TO HELP. I HAVE 4 CHILDREN AND I FEAR TO TAKE THEM ANYWHERE...

Jun 13, 2017 Power Train 81,000 mi

THE THIRD ROW SEATING LATCH HAS RUSTED OUT ON THE DRIVER SIDE. THE VEHICLE I BELIEVE HAS ISSUES THAT OTHER 2004 FORD FREESTAR VEHICLES HAVE THE SAME ISSUES AND WERE RECALLED. I HAVE CONTACTED FORD, AND THEY REFUSE TO HELP. I HAVE 4 CHILDREN AND I FEAR TO TAKE THEM ANYWHERE...

Jun 13, 2017 Seats 81,000 mi

THE THIRD ROW SEATING LATCH HAS RUSTED OUT ON THE DRIVER SIDE. THE VEHICLE I BELIEVE HAS ISSUES THAT OTHER 2004 FORD FREESTAR VEHICLES HAVE THE SAME ISSUES AND WERE RECALLED. I HAVE CONTACTED FORD, AND THEY REFUSE TO HELP. I HAVE 4 CHILDREN AND I FEAR TO TAKE THEM ANYWHERE...

May 11, 2017 Power Train 110,000 mi

THE VEHICLE STARTED SHIFTING ROUGHLY AND WITHIN A MATTER OF HOURS, FAILED TO MOVE WHEN IN REVERSE. I TOOK IT TO MY MECHANIC AND AFTER INSPECTING, WATER WAS FOUND IN THE TRANSMISSION. THE TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE PULLED AND REBUILT. APPROXIMATELY SIX MONTHS LATER, I HEARD A WHINNING NOISE THEN A CLICK...

May 11, 2017 Power Train 110,000 mi

THE VEHICLE STARTED SHIFTING ROUGHLY AND WITHIN A MATTER OF HOURS, FAILED TO MOVE WHEN IN REVERSE. I TOOK IT TO MY MECHANIC AND AFTER INSPECTING, WATER WAS FOUND IN THE TRANSMISSION. THE TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE PULLED AND REBUILT. APPROXIMATELY SIX MONTHS LATER, I HEARD A WHINNING NOISE THEN A CLICK...

May 4, 2017 Structure

IM HAVING MANY ISSUES WITH MY VEHICLE. THE WORST ONE IS THE PASSIVE SECURITY SYSTEM THAT HAS STRANDED ME IN MANY AREAS BECAUSE IT REFUSES TO START. I HAVE TRIED MANY THINGS INCLUDING REPLACING TRANSPONDER KEYS AND THE TRANSCEIVER BUT I STILL AM GETTING THE FLASHING RED SECURITY LIGHT. IM SCARED TO D...

May 4, 2017 Power Train

IM HAVING MANY ISSUES WITH MY VEHICLE. THE WORST ONE IS THE PASSIVE SECURITY SYSTEM THAT HAS STRANDED ME IN MANY AREAS BECAUSE IT REFUSES TO START. I HAVE TRIED MANY THINGS INCLUDING REPLACING TRANSPONDER KEYS AND THE TRANSCEIVER BUT I STILL AM GETTING THE FLASHING RED SECURITY LIGHT. IM SCARED TO D...

May 4, 2017 Seats

IM HAVING MANY ISSUES WITH MY VEHICLE. THE WORST ONE IS THE PASSIVE SECURITY SYSTEM THAT HAS STRANDED ME IN MANY AREAS BECAUSE IT REFUSES TO START. I HAVE TRIED MANY THINGS INCLUDING REPLACING TRANSPONDER KEYS AND THE TRANSCEIVER BUT I STILL AM GETTING THE FLASHING RED SECURITY LIGHT. IM SCARED TO D...

May 4, 2017 Structure Crash 123,137 mi

THIS VEHICLE I RECEIVED NUMEROUS RECALLS AND HAD MANY PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE. MAJOR ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. WHEN IT WOULD RAIN AND GET CAR WASH THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WOULD MALFUNCTION AND CAUSE ENGINE NOT TO RUN PROPERLY AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WOULD COME ON. IN APRIL OF 2016 ENGINE WAS MALFUNCTI...

May 4, 2017 Electrical System Crash 123,137 mi

THIS VEHICLE I RECEIVED NUMEROUS RECALLS AND HAD MANY PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE. MAJOR ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. WHEN IT WOULD RAIN AND GET CAR WASH THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WOULD MALFUNCTION AND CAUSE ENGINE NOT TO RUN PROPERLY AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WOULD COME ON. IN APRIL OF 2016 ENGINE WAS MALFUNCTI...

May 4, 2017 Engine Crash 123,137 mi

THIS VEHICLE I RECEIVED NUMEROUS RECALLS AND HAD MANY PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE. MAJOR ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. WHEN IT WOULD RAIN AND GET CAR WASH THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WOULD MALFUNCTION AND CAUSE ENGINE NOT TO RUN PROPERLY AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WOULD COME ON. IN APRIL OF 2016 ENGINE WAS MALFUNCTI...

May 4, 2017 Structure

IM HAVING MANY ISSUES WITH MY VEHICLE. THE WORST ONE IS THE PASSIVE SECURITY SYSTEM THAT HAS STRANDED ME IN MANY AREAS BECAUSE IT REFUSES TO START. I HAVE TRIED MANY THINGS INCLUDING REPLACING TRANSPONDER KEYS AND THE TRANSCEIVER BUT I STILL AM GETTING THE FLASHING RED SECURITY LIGHT. IM SCARED TO D...

May 4, 2017 Power Train

IM HAVING MANY ISSUES WITH MY VEHICLE. THE WORST ONE IS THE PASSIVE SECURITY SYSTEM THAT HAS STRANDED ME IN MANY AREAS BECAUSE IT REFUSES TO START. I HAVE TRIED MANY THINGS INCLUDING REPLACING TRANSPONDER KEYS AND THE TRANSCEIVER BUT I STILL AM GETTING THE FLASHING RED SECURITY LIGHT. IM SCARED TO D...

May 4, 2017 Seats

IM HAVING MANY ISSUES WITH MY VEHICLE. THE WORST ONE IS THE PASSIVE SECURITY SYSTEM THAT HAS STRANDED ME IN MANY AREAS BECAUSE IT REFUSES TO START. I HAVE TRIED MANY THINGS INCLUDING REPLACING TRANSPONDER KEYS AND THE TRANSCEIVER BUT I STILL AM GETTING THE FLASHING RED SECURITY LIGHT. IM SCARED TO D...

May 4, 2017 Structure Crash 123,137 mi

THIS VEHICLE I RECEIVED NUMEROUS RECALLS AND HAD MANY PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE. MAJOR ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. WHEN IT WOULD RAIN AND GET CAR WASH THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WOULD MALFUNCTION AND CAUSE ENGINE NOT TO RUN PROPERLY AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WOULD COME ON. IN APRIL OF 2016 ENGINE WAS MALFUNCTI...

May 4, 2017 Electrical System Crash 123,137 mi

THIS VEHICLE I RECEIVED NUMEROUS RECALLS AND HAD MANY PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE. MAJOR ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. WHEN IT WOULD RAIN AND GET CAR WASH THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WOULD MALFUNCTION AND CAUSE ENGINE NOT TO RUN PROPERLY AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WOULD COME ON. IN APRIL OF 2016 ENGINE WAS MALFUNCTI...

May 4, 2017 Engine Crash 123,137 mi

THIS VEHICLE I RECEIVED NUMEROUS RECALLS AND HAD MANY PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE. MAJOR ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. WHEN IT WOULD RAIN AND GET CAR WASH THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WOULD MALFUNCTION AND CAUSE ENGINE NOT TO RUN PROPERLY AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WOULD COME ON. IN APRIL OF 2016 ENGINE WAS MALFUNCTI...

Apr 25, 2017 Engine 116,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE GEM MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTUR...

Apr 25, 2017 Engine 116,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE GEM MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTUR...

Apr 20, 2017 Power Train 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SHIFT GEARS. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.

Apr 20, 2017 Power Train 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SHIFT GEARS. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.

Apr 14, 2017 Power Train 137,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. THE CONTACT COASTED THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND WAITED APPROXIMATELY 30 MINUTES. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED, IT OPERATED NORMALLY...

Apr 14, 2017 Power Train 137,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. THE CONTACT COASTED THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND WAITED APPROXIMATELY 30 MINUTES. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED, IT OPERATED NORMALLY...

Mar 1, 2017 Power Train Crash 174,000 mi

2004 FORD FREESTAR [XXX]FORD IS CHARGING ME FOR THE REPAIR FOR THE TORQUE CONVERTER SUBFRAME 3-4 $600~$800 BUSHING KITS ($200 EACH) THEY WANT TO CHARGE ME. I INFORMED THEM THAT ONLY DO THE FACTORY RECALL REPAIRS THE PULLED MY VAN OUT AND TOLD ME THE CANT DO THE REPAIRS, BECAUSE THEY ARE SCARED OF...

Mar 1, 2017 Seats Crash 174,000 mi

2004 FORD FREESTAR [XXX]FORD IS CHARGING ME FOR THE REPAIR FOR THE TORQUE CONVERTER SUBFRAME 3-4 $600~$800 BUSHING KITS ($200 EACH) THEY WANT TO CHARGE ME. I INFORMED THEM THAT ONLY DO THE FACTORY RECALL REPAIRS THE PULLED MY VAN OUT AND TOLD ME THE CANT DO THE REPAIRS, BECAUSE THEY ARE SCARED OF...

Mar 1, 2017 Unknown Or Other Crash 174,000 mi

2004 FORD FREESTAR [XXX]FORD IS CHARGING ME FOR THE REPAIR FOR THE TORQUE CONVERTER SUBFRAME 3-4 $600~$800 BUSHING KITS ($200 EACH) THEY WANT TO CHARGE ME. I INFORMED THEM THAT ONLY DO THE FACTORY RECALL REPAIRS THE PULLED MY VAN OUT AND TOLD ME THE CANT DO THE REPAIRS, BECAUSE THEY ARE SCARED OF...

Mar 1, 2017 Structure 185,000 mi

02 06 2016 THE FIRST PROBLEM WITH SUBFRAM BREAKING , I WAS AT SAVEALOT 123 ST CLAIR AVENUE 44108, STARTED MY ENGINE AND SHIFTER GEARS THE ENGINE STARTED I SHIFTED GEARS AND IT LOTS POWER AND RESTARTED, THE VEHICLE JUMPED AND A LOUD GRINDING PARK FORD 400 WEST AVENUE TALLMAGE OHIO 44278 I PURCHAS...

Mar 1, 2017 Engine 185,000 mi

02 06 2016 THE FIRST PROBLEM WITH SUBFRAM BREAKING , I WAS AT SAVEALOT 123 ST CLAIR AVENUE 44108, STARTED MY ENGINE AND SHIFTER GEARS THE ENGINE STARTED I SHIFTED GEARS AND IT LOTS POWER AND RESTARTED, THE VEHICLE JUMPED AND A LOUD GRINDING PARK FORD 400 WEST AVENUE TALLMAGE OHIO 44278 I PURCHAS...

Mar 1, 2017 Unknown Or Other 185,000 mi

02 06 2016 THE FIRST PROBLEM WITH SUBFRAM BREAKING , I WAS AT SAVEALOT 123 ST CLAIR AVENUE 44108, STARTED MY ENGINE AND SHIFTER GEARS THE ENGINE STARTED I SHIFTED GEARS AND IT LOTS POWER AND RESTARTED, THE VEHICLE JUMPED AND A LOUD GRINDING PARK FORD 400 WEST AVENUE TALLMAGE OHIO 44278 I PURCHAS...

Mar 1, 2017 Power Train Crash 174,000 mi

2004 FORD FREESTAR [XXX]FORD IS CHARGING ME FOR THE REPAIR FOR THE TORQUE CONVERTER SUBFRAME 3-4 $600~$800 BUSHING KITS ($200 EACH) THEY WANT TO CHARGE ME. I INFORMED THEM THAT ONLY DO THE FACTORY RECALL REPAIRS THE PULLED MY VAN OUT AND TOLD ME THE CANT DO THE REPAIRS, BECAUSE THEY ARE SCARED OF...

Mar 1, 2017 Seats Crash 174,000 mi

2004 FORD FREESTAR [XXX]FORD IS CHARGING ME FOR THE REPAIR FOR THE TORQUE CONVERTER SUBFRAME 3-4 $600~$800 BUSHING KITS ($200 EACH) THEY WANT TO CHARGE ME. I INFORMED THEM THAT ONLY DO THE FACTORY RECALL REPAIRS THE PULLED MY VAN OUT AND TOLD ME THE CANT DO THE REPAIRS, BECAUSE THEY ARE SCARED OF...

Mar 1, 2017 Unknown Or Other Crash 174,000 mi

2004 FORD FREESTAR [XXX]FORD IS CHARGING ME FOR THE REPAIR FOR THE TORQUE CONVERTER SUBFRAME 3-4 $600~$800 BUSHING KITS ($200 EACH) THEY WANT TO CHARGE ME. I INFORMED THEM THAT ONLY DO THE FACTORY RECALL REPAIRS THE PULLED MY VAN OUT AND TOLD ME THE CANT DO THE REPAIRS, BECAUSE THEY ARE SCARED OF...

Mar 1, 2017 Structure 185,000 mi

02 06 2016 THE FIRST PROBLEM WITH SUBFRAM BREAKING , I WAS AT SAVEALOT 123 ST CLAIR AVENUE 44108, STARTED MY ENGINE AND SHIFTER GEARS THE ENGINE STARTED I SHIFTED GEARS AND IT LOTS POWER AND RESTARTED, THE VEHICLE JUMPED AND A LOUD GRINDING PARK FORD 400 WEST AVENUE TALLMAGE OHIO 44278 I PURCHAS...

Mar 1, 2017 Engine 185,000 mi

02 06 2016 THE FIRST PROBLEM WITH SUBFRAM BREAKING , I WAS AT SAVEALOT 123 ST CLAIR AVENUE 44108, STARTED MY ENGINE AND SHIFTER GEARS THE ENGINE STARTED I SHIFTED GEARS AND IT LOTS POWER AND RESTARTED, THE VEHICLE JUMPED AND A LOUD GRINDING PARK FORD 400 WEST AVENUE TALLMAGE OHIO 44278 I PURCHAS...

Mar 1, 2017 Unknown Or Other 185,000 mi

02 06 2016 THE FIRST PROBLEM WITH SUBFRAM BREAKING , I WAS AT SAVEALOT 123 ST CLAIR AVENUE 44108, STARTED MY ENGINE AND SHIFTER GEARS THE ENGINE STARTED I SHIFTED GEARS AND IT LOTS POWER AND RESTARTED, THE VEHICLE JUMPED AND A LOUD GRINDING PARK FORD 400 WEST AVENUE TALLMAGE OHIO 44278 I PURCHAS...

Feb 27, 2017 Power Train 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO REVERSE. THE CONTACT TURNED OFF THE ENGINE AND TRIED AGAIN. A FEW MOMENTS LATER, THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE HOME. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 150,000.

Feb 27, 2017 Power Train 145,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION MADE AN ABNORMAL NOISE AND STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 145,000.

Feb 27, 2017 Power Train 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO REVERSE. THE CONTACT TURNED OFF THE ENGINE AND TRIED AGAIN. A FEW MOMENTS LATER, THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE HOME. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 150,000.

Feb 27, 2017 Power Train 145,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION MADE AN ABNORMAL NOISE AND STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 145,000.

Feb 6, 2017 Power Train

GEARS FAILED TO ENGAGE. IT WAS SUDDENLY, NO ADVANCE WARNING. WE WERE DRIVING ON A 4 LANE HIGHWAY, IT JUST LOST POWER TO THE TRANSMISSION GEARS.

Feb 6, 2017 Power Train

GEARS FAILED TO ENGAGE. IT WAS SUDDENLY, NO ADVANCE WARNING. WE WERE DRIVING ON A 4 LANE HIGHWAY, IT JUST LOST POWER TO THE TRANSMISSION GEARS.

Dec 27, 2016 Power Train 121,950 mi

VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY AND WHEN STARTED WOULD NOT CONTINUE TO RUN, FINALLY DID RUN BUT WHEN PUT IN REVERSE VEHICLE WOULD NOT MOVE, SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL AND ENGINE RPM PICKED UP FOR NO REASON, PUT INTO DRIVE AND VEHICLE SLIGHTLY MOVED AND ENGINE DIED. EARLIER IN DAY HAD DRIVEN VEHICLE WITH NO PROBLE...

Dec 27, 2016 Power Train 121,950 mi

VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY AND WHEN STARTED WOULD NOT CONTINUE TO RUN, FINALLY DID RUN BUT WHEN PUT IN REVERSE VEHICLE WOULD NOT MOVE, SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL AND ENGINE RPM PICKED UP FOR NO REASON, PUT INTO DRIVE AND VEHICLE SLIGHTLY MOVED AND ENGINE DIED. EARLIER IN DAY HAD DRIVEN VEHICLE WITH NO PROBLE...

Oct 10, 2016 Seats 213,000 mi

SHEET METAL CORROSION THAT SUPPORTS THE THIRD ROW SEAT COULD CORRODE AND COMPROMISE THE FORWARD MOUNTING OF THE SEAT. POSSIBLE THE SEAT MAY COME UNLATCHED IF INVOLVED IN REAR IMPACT ACCIDENT. DEALER SERVICE DEPARTMENT UNABLE TO ACCOMPLISH RECALL WITH PARTS PROVIDED BY MANUFACTURER BECAUSE OF EX...

Oct 10, 2016 Seats 213,000 mi

SHEET METAL CORROSION THAT SUPPORTS THE THIRD ROW SEAT COULD CORRODE AND COMPROMISE THE FORWARD MOUNTING OF THE SEAT. POSSIBLE THE SEAT MAY COME UNLATCHED IF INVOLVED IN REAR IMPACT ACCIDENT. DEALER SERVICE DEPARTMENT UNABLE TO ACCOMPLISH RECALL WITH PARTS PROVIDED BY MANUFACTURER BECAUSE OF EX...

Oct 9, 2016 Engine 153,599 mi

HAD THE RECALL FOR THE TORQUE CONVERTER DONE AND NOW MY VEHICLE SHAKES, SPUTTERS. WON'T ACCELERATE, THE RPMS JUMP UP HIGH, VERY LOUD NOISES COMING FROM UNDERNEATH VEHICLE. SOMETIMES IT WILL STALL OUT. CAN'T GO PAST 25-30 MPH IF IT EVEN GETS UP TO THAT! MY VEHICLE RAN PERFECT BEFORE TAKING IT INTO TH...

Oct 9, 2016 Power Train 153,599 mi

HAD THE RECALL FOR THE TORQUE CONVERTER DONE AND NOW MY VEHICLE SHAKES, SPUTTERS. WON'T ACCELERATE, THE RPMS JUMP UP HIGH, VERY LOUD NOISES COMING FROM UNDERNEATH VEHICLE. SOMETIMES IT WILL STALL OUT. CAN'T GO PAST 25-30 MPH IF IT EVEN GETS UP TO THAT! MY VEHICLE RAN PERFECT BEFORE TAKING IT INTO TH...

Oct 9, 2016 Vehicle Speed Control 153,599 mi

HAD THE RECALL FOR THE TORQUE CONVERTER DONE AND NOW MY VEHICLE SHAKES, SPUTTERS. WON'T ACCELERATE, THE RPMS JUMP UP HIGH, VERY LOUD NOISES COMING FROM UNDERNEATH VEHICLE. SOMETIMES IT WILL STALL OUT. CAN'T GO PAST 25-30 MPH IF IT EVEN GETS UP TO THAT! MY VEHICLE RAN PERFECT BEFORE TAKING IT INTO TH...

Oct 9, 2016 Engine 153,599 mi

HAD THE RECALL FOR THE TORQUE CONVERTER DONE AND NOW MY VEHICLE SHAKES, SPUTTERS. WON'T ACCELERATE, THE RPMS JUMP UP HIGH, VERY LOUD NOISES COMING FROM UNDERNEATH VEHICLE. SOMETIMES IT WILL STALL OUT. CAN'T GO PAST 25-30 MPH IF IT EVEN GETS UP TO THAT! MY VEHICLE RAN PERFECT BEFORE TAKING IT INTO TH...

Oct 9, 2016 Power Train 153,599 mi

HAD THE RECALL FOR THE TORQUE CONVERTER DONE AND NOW MY VEHICLE SHAKES, SPUTTERS. WON'T ACCELERATE, THE RPMS JUMP UP HIGH, VERY LOUD NOISES COMING FROM UNDERNEATH VEHICLE. SOMETIMES IT WILL STALL OUT. CAN'T GO PAST 25-30 MPH IF IT EVEN GETS UP TO THAT! MY VEHICLE RAN PERFECT BEFORE TAKING IT INTO TH...

Oct 9, 2016 Vehicle Speed Control 153,599 mi

HAD THE RECALL FOR THE TORQUE CONVERTER DONE AND NOW MY VEHICLE SHAKES, SPUTTERS. WON'T ACCELERATE, THE RPMS JUMP UP HIGH, VERY LOUD NOISES COMING FROM UNDERNEATH VEHICLE. SOMETIMES IT WILL STALL OUT. CAN'T GO PAST 25-30 MPH IF IT EVEN GETS UP TO THAT! MY VEHICLE RAN PERFECT BEFORE TAKING IT INTO TH...

Sep 12, 2016 Power Train 71,423 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER. IN ADDITION, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE AND INCREASED IN RPMS. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A PARKING LOT AND WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY ...

Sep 12, 2016 Power Train 71,423 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER. IN ADDITION, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE AND INCREASED IN RPMS. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A PARKING LOT AND WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY ...

Aug 13, 2016 Power Train 157,698 mi

DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, THE ENGINE REMAINED AT 2000 RPM BUT THE MPH CONTINUOUSLY DROPPED TO BELOW 30 MPH UNTIL VEHICLE WAS STOPPED ON SHOULDER OF HIGHWAY. THE TORQUE CONVERTER WAS UNDER RECALL AND REPLACED PREVIOUSLY. THIS IS THE SAME SITUATION THAT OCCURRED AGAIN. I BELIEVE THE REPLACEMENT TO...

Aug 13, 2016 Power Train 157,698 mi

DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, THE ENGINE REMAINED AT 2000 RPM BUT THE MPH CONTINUOUSLY DROPPED TO BELOW 30 MPH UNTIL VEHICLE WAS STOPPED ON SHOULDER OF HIGHWAY. THE TORQUE CONVERTER WAS UNDER RECALL AND REPLACED PREVIOUSLY. THIS IS THE SAME SITUATION THAT OCCURRED AGAIN. I BELIEVE THE REPLACEMENT TO...

Aug 10, 2016 Seats 120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V081000 (SEATS); HOWEVER, THE RECALL REPAIR COULD NOT BE PERFORMED DUE TO SEVERE CORROSION WHERE THE RECALL PARTS WOULD BE INSTALLED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE RECALL REPAIR COULD BE PERFORMED; ...

Aug 10, 2016 Seats 120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V081000 (SEATS); HOWEVER, THE RECALL REPAIR COULD NOT BE PERFORMED DUE TO SEVERE CORROSION WHERE THE RECALL PARTS WOULD BE INSTALLED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE RECALL REPAIR COULD BE PERFORMED; ...

Aug 9, 2016 Power Train 150,000 mi

WHEN WE BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE WE LOVED IT BUT IT STEADILY WENT DOWN HILL. WE GOT NOTIFICATION OF RECALL ABOUT 6 MONTHS AFTER PURCHASE AND TRIED SEVERAL TIMES TO GET INTO THE DEALER. FINALLY GOT IT IN MARCH 2016 AND NOW HERE I AM PAYING ON A VEHICLE THAT THE TORQUE CONVERTER WENT OUT ON. PRIOR TO REPAI...

Aug 9, 2016 Power Train 150,000 mi

WHEN WE BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE WE LOVED IT BUT IT STEADILY WENT DOWN HILL. WE GOT NOTIFICATION OF RECALL ABOUT 6 MONTHS AFTER PURCHASE AND TRIED SEVERAL TIMES TO GET INTO THE DEALER. FINALLY GOT IT IN MARCH 2016 AND NOW HERE I AM PAYING ON A VEHICLE THAT THE TORQUE CONVERTER WENT OUT ON. PRIOR TO REPAI...

Aug 1, 2016 Structure 128,520 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE THIRD ROW SEAT AREA RUSTED THROUGH TO THE TRUNK AREA NEAR THE SPARE TIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. ....UPDATED 09/1...

Aug 1, 2016 Structure 128,520 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE THIRD ROW SEAT AREA RUSTED THROUGH TO THE TRUNK AREA NEAR THE SPARE TIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. ....UPDATED 09/1...

Jul 24, 2016 Engine 130,000 mi

WHENEVER IT RAINS OR IS HUMID THE VAN SPUTTERS, DIES, STRUGGLES TO SPEED UP AND SHIFT. MY FAMILY WAS NEARLY HIT WHEN OUR VAN DIED IN THE MIDDLE OF AN INTERSECTION DURING A RAIN STORM.

Jul 24, 2016 Engine 130,000 mi

WHENEVER IT RAINS OR IS HUMID THE VAN SPUTTERS, DIES, STRUGGLES TO SPEED UP AND SHIFT. MY FAMILY WAS NEARLY HIT WHEN OUR VAN DIED IN THE MIDDLE OF AN INTERSECTION DURING A RAIN STORM.

Jul 19, 2016 Power Train 160,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION SLIPPED WITHOUT WARNING. IN ADDITION, THE GEARS WOULD ONLY SHIFT AFTER THE VEHICLE REACHED 30 MPH OR ABOVE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MIL...

Jul 19, 2016 Power Train 160,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION SLIPPED WITHOUT WARNING. IN ADDITION, THE GEARS WOULD ONLY SHIFT AFTER THE VEHICLE REACHED 30 MPH OR ABOVE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MIL...

Jul 13, 2016 Structure 132,125 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER AND DRIVER SIDE WHEEL WELLS WERE CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED, BUT NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 132,125.

Jul 13, 2016 Structure 132,125 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER AND DRIVER SIDE WHEEL WELLS WERE CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED, BUT NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 132,125.

Jul 8, 2016 Structure 85,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE INSPECTING THE VEHICLE'S SUBFRAME, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT IT WAS CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 85,000. UPDATED 10/19/16*LJ THE CONSUMER ST...

Jul 8, 2016 Structure 85,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE INSPECTING THE VEHICLE'S SUBFRAME, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT IT WAS CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 85,000. UPDATED 10/19/16*LJ THE CONSUMER ST...

Jul 1, 2016 Structure 154,000 mi

THE 3RD SEAT HOOKS RUSTED OUT LEAVING AND UNSTABLE PASSENGER SEAT AND BODY STRUCTURE ISSUES THAT ARE IDENTICAL TO THE RECALL #13S01BUT DUE TO THE VEHICLE NOT BEING IN A "SALTBELT" STATE, IT WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL EVEN THOUGH IT IS PRETTY CLEAR THAT KANSAS AND NEBRASKA USE SALE ABUNDANTLY ON ...

Jul 1, 2016 Seats 154,000 mi

THE 3RD SEAT HOOKS RUSTED OUT LEAVING AND UNSTABLE PASSENGER SEAT AND BODY STRUCTURE ISSUES THAT ARE IDENTICAL TO THE RECALL #13S01BUT DUE TO THE VEHICLE NOT BEING IN A "SALTBELT" STATE, IT WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL EVEN THOUGH IT IS PRETTY CLEAR THAT KANSAS AND NEBRASKA USE SALE ABUNDANTLY ON ...

Jul 1, 2016 Structure 154,000 mi

THE 3RD SEAT HOOKS RUSTED OUT LEAVING AND UNSTABLE PASSENGER SEAT AND BODY STRUCTURE ISSUES THAT ARE IDENTICAL TO THE RECALL #13S01BUT DUE TO THE VEHICLE NOT BEING IN A "SALTBELT" STATE, IT WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL EVEN THOUGH IT IS PRETTY CLEAR THAT KANSAS AND NEBRASKA USE SALE ABUNDANTLY ON ...

Jul 1, 2016 Seats 154,000 mi

THE 3RD SEAT HOOKS RUSTED OUT LEAVING AND UNSTABLE PASSENGER SEAT AND BODY STRUCTURE ISSUES THAT ARE IDENTICAL TO THE RECALL #13S01BUT DUE TO THE VEHICLE NOT BEING IN A "SALTBELT" STATE, IT WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL EVEN THOUGH IT IS PRETTY CLEAR THAT KANSAS AND NEBRASKA USE SALE ABUNDANTLY ON ...

Jun 20, 2016 Power Train 108,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE. IN ADDITION, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO STOP, BUT FAILED TO OPERATE AFTER THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS RELEASED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNO...

Jun 20, 2016 Power Train 110,000 mi

TRANSMISSION GET LOST WHILE DRIVING FORD FREESTAR 2004 VAN; DRIVING BACK FROM CHURCH, STOP IN TRAFFIC LIGHT THE VAN COULD NOT START AGAIN, PUSHED TO THE NEAREST GAS STATIONS, TOWED TO THE DEALER, WAS ADVISED THAT SINCE THEY CANNOT DO ANY DIAGNOSIS WITHOUT TURNING ON THE VEHICLE AND KNOWS WHAT IS WRO...

Jun 20, 2016 Power Train 108,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE. IN ADDITION, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO STOP, BUT FAILED TO OPERATE AFTER THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS RELEASED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNO...

Jun 20, 2016 Power Train 110,000 mi

TRANSMISSION GET LOST WHILE DRIVING FORD FREESTAR 2004 VAN; DRIVING BACK FROM CHURCH, STOP IN TRAFFIC LIGHT THE VAN COULD NOT START AGAIN, PUSHED TO THE NEAREST GAS STATIONS, TOWED TO THE DEALER, WAS ADVISED THAT SINCE THEY CANNOT DO ANY DIAGNOSIS WITHOUT TURNING ON THE VEHICLE AND KNOWS WHAT IS WRO...

Jun 1, 2016 Structure 125,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS ONCE SERVICED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V081000 (SEATS). WHILE OBSERVING THE VEHICLE, IT WAS NOTICED THAT THE REAR WHEEL WELL WAS SEVERELY CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THA...

Jun 1, 2016 Seats 125,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS ONCE SERVICED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V081000 (SEATS). WHILE OBSERVING THE VEHICLE, IT WAS NOTICED THAT THE REAR WHEEL WELL WAS SEVERELY CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THA...

Jun 1, 2016 Structure 125,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS ONCE SERVICED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V081000 (SEATS). WHILE OBSERVING THE VEHICLE, IT WAS NOTICED THAT THE REAR WHEEL WELL WAS SEVERELY CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THA...

Jun 1, 2016 Seats 125,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS ONCE SERVICED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V081000 (SEATS). WHILE OBSERVING THE VEHICLE, IT WAS NOTICED THAT THE REAR WHEEL WELL WAS SEVERELY CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THA...

May 26, 2016 Structure 86,580 mi

THE FRONT SUBFRAME IS ROTTED ON MY 2004 FORD FREESTAR. I FOUND OUT WHEN MY CAR WAS IN FOR IT'S ANNUAL INSPECTION. THEY CALLED THE FORD DEALER THEY SAID FORD WAS NO LONGER MAKING THE PARTS. THE DEALER SAID FORD USED TO HAVE RECALLS. I FOUND OUT THAT FORD HAD A BIG PROBLEM WITH THIS ON THE WINDSTARS. ...

May 26, 2016 Structure 86,580 mi

THE FRONT SUBFRAME IS ROTTED ON MY 2004 FORD FREESTAR. I FOUND OUT WHEN MY CAR WAS IN FOR IT'S ANNUAL INSPECTION. THEY CALLED THE FORD DEALER THEY SAID FORD WAS NO LONGER MAKING THE PARTS. THE DEALER SAID FORD USED TO HAVE RECALLS. I FOUND OUT THAT FORD HAD A BIG PROBLEM WITH THIS ON THE WINDSTARS. ...

May 22, 2016 Electrical System 16,462 mi

PROBLEM #1 THE PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW WILL NOT WORK . IT'S CONTROLL MODULE WAS REPLACED IT WORKED ONE TIME AND STOPPED WORKING AGAIN. PROBLEM #2 THE DRIVE AXLE BROKE IN TRAFFIC LUCKILY WE WERE STOPPING AND WERE ONLY GOING ABOUT 5 MPH. PROBLEM #3 TODAY AFTER A NIGHT OF HEAVY RAIN WHEN THE VAN WAS U...

May 22, 2016 Power Train 16,462 mi

PROBLEM #1 THE PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW WILL NOT WORK . IT'S CONTROLL MODULE WAS REPLACED IT WORKED ONE TIME AND STOPPED WORKING AGAIN. PROBLEM #2 THE DRIVE AXLE BROKE IN TRAFFIC LUCKILY WE WERE STOPPING AND WERE ONLY GOING ABOUT 5 MPH. PROBLEM #3 TODAY AFTER A NIGHT OF HEAVY RAIN WHEN THE VAN WAS U...

May 22, 2016 Suspension 16,462 mi

PROBLEM #1 THE PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW WILL NOT WORK . IT'S CONTROLL MODULE WAS REPLACED IT WORKED ONE TIME AND STOPPED WORKING AGAIN. PROBLEM #2 THE DRIVE AXLE BROKE IN TRAFFIC LUCKILY WE WERE STOPPING AND WERE ONLY GOING ABOUT 5 MPH. PROBLEM #3 TODAY AFTER A NIGHT OF HEAVY RAIN WHEN THE VAN WAS U...

May 22, 2016 Electrical System 16,462 mi

PROBLEM #1 THE PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW WILL NOT WORK . IT'S CONTROLL MODULE WAS REPLACED IT WORKED ONE TIME AND STOPPED WORKING AGAIN. PROBLEM #2 THE DRIVE AXLE BROKE IN TRAFFIC LUCKILY WE WERE STOPPING AND WERE ONLY GOING ABOUT 5 MPH. PROBLEM #3 TODAY AFTER A NIGHT OF HEAVY RAIN WHEN THE VAN WAS U...

May 22, 2016 Power Train 16,462 mi

PROBLEM #1 THE PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW WILL NOT WORK . IT'S CONTROLL MODULE WAS REPLACED IT WORKED ONE TIME AND STOPPED WORKING AGAIN. PROBLEM #2 THE DRIVE AXLE BROKE IN TRAFFIC LUCKILY WE WERE STOPPING AND WERE ONLY GOING ABOUT 5 MPH. PROBLEM #3 TODAY AFTER A NIGHT OF HEAVY RAIN WHEN THE VAN WAS U...

May 22, 2016 Suspension 16,462 mi

PROBLEM #1 THE PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW WILL NOT WORK . IT'S CONTROLL MODULE WAS REPLACED IT WORKED ONE TIME AND STOPPED WORKING AGAIN. PROBLEM #2 THE DRIVE AXLE BROKE IN TRAFFIC LUCKILY WE WERE STOPPING AND WERE ONLY GOING ABOUT 5 MPH. PROBLEM #3 TODAY AFTER A NIGHT OF HEAVY RAIN WHEN THE VAN WAS U...

May 17, 2016 Power Train 225,000 mi

DESPITE THE RECALL OF THE TORQUE CONVERTER AND REPLACEMENT OF PART, IT FAILED AGAIN. THE VEHICLE LOST ABILITY TO USE IT AFTER A SOCCER GAME. IT STARTED, BUT WOULDN'T DRIVE BEFORE LOOSING ALL POWER. IT WOUDN'T GO IN REVERSE AND HAD TO BE TOWED. THIS IS THE 2ND VEHICLE OF THE SAME MODEL TO DO IT THAT ...

May 17, 2016 Structure 172,000 mi

FORD IS NOT HONORING 13V081000 FOR THE THIRD ROW SEAT STRIKER PROBLEMS. OUR VAN WHICH IS OPERATED IN THE KANSAS CITY METROPOLITAN AREA, WHICH HEAVILY SALTS THE ROADS IS HAVING THE CORROSION PROBLEM. JUST THIS WEEKEND WE WERE TRAVELING WITH ALL SEATS OCCUPIED WHEN THE INNER FENDER WELL ON THE REAR ...

May 17, 2016 Seats 172,000 mi

FORD IS NOT HONORING 13V081000 FOR THE THIRD ROW SEAT STRIKER PROBLEMS. OUR VAN WHICH IS OPERATED IN THE KANSAS CITY METROPOLITAN AREA, WHICH HEAVILY SALTS THE ROADS IS HAVING THE CORROSION PROBLEM. JUST THIS WEEKEND WE WERE TRAVELING WITH ALL SEATS OCCUPIED WHEN THE INNER FENDER WELL ON THE REAR ...

May 17, 2016 Power Train 225,000 mi

DESPITE THE RECALL OF THE TORQUE CONVERTER AND REPLACEMENT OF PART, IT FAILED AGAIN. THE VEHICLE LOST ABILITY TO USE IT AFTER A SOCCER GAME. IT STARTED, BUT WOULDN'T DRIVE BEFORE LOOSING ALL POWER. IT WOUDN'T GO IN REVERSE AND HAD TO BE TOWED. THIS IS THE 2ND VEHICLE OF THE SAME MODEL TO DO IT THAT ...

May 17, 2016 Structure 172,000 mi

FORD IS NOT HONORING 13V081000 FOR THE THIRD ROW SEAT STRIKER PROBLEMS. OUR VAN WHICH IS OPERATED IN THE KANSAS CITY METROPOLITAN AREA, WHICH HEAVILY SALTS THE ROADS IS HAVING THE CORROSION PROBLEM. JUST THIS WEEKEND WE WERE TRAVELING WITH ALL SEATS OCCUPIED WHEN THE INNER FENDER WELL ON THE REAR ...

May 17, 2016 Seats 172,000 mi

FORD IS NOT HONORING 13V081000 FOR THE THIRD ROW SEAT STRIKER PROBLEMS. OUR VAN WHICH IS OPERATED IN THE KANSAS CITY METROPOLITAN AREA, WHICH HEAVILY SALTS THE ROADS IS HAVING THE CORROSION PROBLEM. JUST THIS WEEKEND WE WERE TRAVELING WITH ALL SEATS OCCUPIED WHEN THE INNER FENDER WELL ON THE REAR ...

May 10, 2016 Seats 87,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH, THE REAR SEAT ANCHOR MECHANISM FRACTURED AND CAUSED THE DRIVER'S SIDE REAR TIRE TO PUNCTURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FRACTURED SEAT ANCHOR HAD PU...

May 10, 2016 Seats 87,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH, THE REAR SEAT ANCHOR MECHANISM FRACTURED AND CAUSED THE DRIVER'S SIDE REAR TIRE TO PUNCTURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FRACTURED SEAT ANCHOR HAD PU...

May 8, 2016 Structure

FORD REFUSES TO PAY FOR RECALL RELATED REPAIRS. I PURCHASED VEHICLE IN JULY OF 2015. RECEIVED NOTICE FROM FORD OF SAFETY RECALL INVOLVING 3RD ROW SEATING. FORD WANTS $2100 FOR REPAIR OF THE CORROSION ON THE WHEEL WELLS. THE ROW SEATING IS USELESS DOESN'T LOCK IN OPEN POSITION.

May 8, 2016 Seats

FORD REFUSES TO PAY FOR RECALL RELATED REPAIRS. I PURCHASED VEHICLE IN JULY OF 2015. RECEIVED NOTICE FROM FORD OF SAFETY RECALL INVOLVING 3RD ROW SEATING. FORD WANTS $2100 FOR REPAIR OF THE CORROSION ON THE WHEEL WELLS. THE ROW SEATING IS USELESS DOESN'T LOCK IN OPEN POSITION.

May 8, 2016 Structure

FORD REFUSES TO PAY FOR RECALL RELATED REPAIRS. I PURCHASED VEHICLE IN JULY OF 2015. RECEIVED NOTICE FROM FORD OF SAFETY RECALL INVOLVING 3RD ROW SEATING. FORD WANTS $2100 FOR REPAIR OF THE CORROSION ON THE WHEEL WELLS. THE ROW SEATING IS USELESS DOESN'T LOCK IN OPEN POSITION.

May 8, 2016 Seats

FORD REFUSES TO PAY FOR RECALL RELATED REPAIRS. I PURCHASED VEHICLE IN JULY OF 2015. RECEIVED NOTICE FROM FORD OF SAFETY RECALL INVOLVING 3RD ROW SEATING. FORD WANTS $2100 FOR REPAIR OF THE CORROSION ON THE WHEEL WELLS. THE ROW SEATING IS USELESS DOESN'T LOCK IN OPEN POSITION.

Apr 15, 2016 Power Train 163,074 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING IN A MAJOR INTERSECTION. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO RESTART SHORTLY AFTER AND BE DRIVEN FOR A COUPLE MINUTES, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE ...

Apr 15, 2016 Power Train 163,074 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING IN A MAJOR INTERSECTION. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO RESTART SHORTLY AFTER AND BE DRIVEN FOR A COUPLE MINUTES, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE ...

Mar 15, 2016 Service Brakes 260,000 mi

THE 2004 FREESTAR IS SHORTING OUT ALL THE SENSORS ARE SHORTING OUT U TOOK IT TO BE PUT ON MACHINE AND IT CANE BACK WITH 17 SENSORS MALFUNCTION GOING ON AND IT'S THE ONLY VECHELE I OWN AND I'VE GOOGLED THE PROBLEM AND I SEE 100000 OTHER PEOPLE ARE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM WHAT SHOULD I DO I MIGHT BE...

Mar 15, 2016 Electrical System 260,000 mi

THE 2004 FREESTAR IS SHORTING OUT ALL THE SENSORS ARE SHORTING OUT U TOOK IT TO BE PUT ON MACHINE AND IT CANE BACK WITH 17 SENSORS MALFUNCTION GOING ON AND IT'S THE ONLY VECHELE I OWN AND I'VE GOOGLED THE PROBLEM AND I SEE 100000 OTHER PEOPLE ARE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM WHAT SHOULD I DO I MIGHT BE...

Mar 15, 2016 Engine 260,000 mi

THE 2004 FREESTAR IS SHORTING OUT ALL THE SENSORS ARE SHORTING OUT U TOOK IT TO BE PUT ON MACHINE AND IT CANE BACK WITH 17 SENSORS MALFUNCTION GOING ON AND IT'S THE ONLY VECHELE I OWN AND I'VE GOOGLED THE PROBLEM AND I SEE 100000 OTHER PEOPLE ARE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM WHAT SHOULD I DO I MIGHT BE...

Mar 15, 2016 Service Brakes 260,000 mi

THE 2004 FREESTAR IS SHORTING OUT ALL THE SENSORS ARE SHORTING OUT U TOOK IT TO BE PUT ON MACHINE AND IT CANE BACK WITH 17 SENSORS MALFUNCTION GOING ON AND IT'S THE ONLY VECHELE I OWN AND I'VE GOOGLED THE PROBLEM AND I SEE 100000 OTHER PEOPLE ARE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM WHAT SHOULD I DO I MIGHT BE...

Mar 15, 2016 Electrical System 260,000 mi

THE 2004 FREESTAR IS SHORTING OUT ALL THE SENSORS ARE SHORTING OUT U TOOK IT TO BE PUT ON MACHINE AND IT CANE BACK WITH 17 SENSORS MALFUNCTION GOING ON AND IT'S THE ONLY VECHELE I OWN AND I'VE GOOGLED THE PROBLEM AND I SEE 100000 OTHER PEOPLE ARE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM WHAT SHOULD I DO I MIGHT BE...

Mar 15, 2016 Engine 260,000 mi

THE 2004 FREESTAR IS SHORTING OUT ALL THE SENSORS ARE SHORTING OUT U TOOK IT TO BE PUT ON MACHINE AND IT CANE BACK WITH 17 SENSORS MALFUNCTION GOING ON AND IT'S THE ONLY VECHELE I OWN AND I'VE GOOGLED THE PROBLEM AND I SEE 100000 OTHER PEOPLE ARE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM WHAT SHOULD I DO I MIGHT BE...

Feb 26, 2016 Power Train 123,000 mi

I BOUGHT THIS CAR IN 2014. IT STRANDED ME ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD IT WOULDN'T GO IN REVERSE OR DRIVE. FINALLY AFTER 4 HRS I GOT IT TO WHERE I COULD DRIVE IT HOME. TOOK IT TO A SHOP AND THEY SAID NOTHING WAS WRONG THEY HAD TO SEE IT ACT UP. EVEN THOUGH THE CHECK ENGINE SOON LIGHT WAS ON AND THE LIGHT...

Feb 26, 2016 Power Train 123,000 mi

I BOUGHT THIS CAR IN 2014. IT STRANDED ME ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD IT WOULDN'T GO IN REVERSE OR DRIVE. FINALLY AFTER 4 HRS I GOT IT TO WHERE I COULD DRIVE IT HOME. TOOK IT TO A SHOP AND THEY SAID NOTHING WAS WRONG THEY HAD TO SEE IT ACT UP. EVEN THOUGH THE CHECK ENGINE SOON LIGHT WAS ON AND THE LIGHT...

Feb 24, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 81,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKED, THERE WAS A STRONG ODOR OF FUEL OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE ENTIRE FUEL TANK EXHIBITED RUST CORROSION AS A RESULT FUEL LEAKED FROM THE OUTER PART OF THE FUEL TANK. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACT...

Feb 24, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 81,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKED, THERE WAS A STRONG ODOR OF FUEL OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE ENTIRE FUEL TANK EXHIBITED RUST CORROSION AS A RESULT FUEL LEAKED FROM THE OUTER PART OF THE FUEL TANK. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACT...

Feb 15, 2016 Power Train 125,000 mi

VAN JUST LOST ALL POWER WITHOUT ANY WARNING WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE AT 70 MPH. AFTER CALLING FORD I WAS INFORMED THAT THE RECALL FOR THE TORQUE CONVERTER WAS DONE IN 2011 AND NOW IT LOOKS LIKE THE SAME PROBLEM AGAIN.

Feb 15, 2016 Power Train 125,000 mi

VAN JUST LOST ALL POWER WITHOUT ANY WARNING WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE AT 70 MPH. AFTER CALLING FORD I WAS INFORMED THAT THE RECALL FOR THE TORQUE CONVERTER WAS DONE IN 2011 AND NOW IT LOOKS LIKE THE SAME PROBLEM AGAIN.

Feb 11, 2016 Power Train Fire 120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO BE REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V006000 (POWER TRAIN) HOWEVER, THE DEALER REFUSED TO REMEDY THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS THEN INFORMED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE...

Feb 11, 2016 Power Train Fire 120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO BE REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V006000 (POWER TRAIN) HOWEVER, THE DEALER REFUSED TO REMEDY THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS THEN INFORMED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE...

Feb 8, 2016 Power Train 170,000 mi

MY VAN SUDDENLY WENT OUT OF GEAR AND THE VAN LURCHED FORWARD, WHILE DRIVING AT ABOUT 35 MPH. THANKFULLY WE WERE IN TOWN, AND NOT GOING A FASTER SPEED OR ON A MAJOR HWY! AFTER COASTING TO A SAFE PLACE, WE FINALLY MANAGED TO GET IT TO GO BACK INTO GEAR FOR A SHORT TIME. AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS, WE MANA...

Feb 8, 2016 Unknown Or Other 170,000 mi

MY VAN SUDDENLY WENT OUT OF GEAR AND THE VAN LURCHED FORWARD, WHILE DRIVING AT ABOUT 35 MPH. THANKFULLY WE WERE IN TOWN, AND NOT GOING A FASTER SPEED OR ON A MAJOR HWY! AFTER COASTING TO A SAFE PLACE, WE FINALLY MANAGED TO GET IT TO GO BACK INTO GEAR FOR A SHORT TIME. AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS, WE MANA...

Feb 8, 2016 Power Train 170,000 mi

MY VAN SUDDENLY WENT OUT OF GEAR AND THE VAN LURCHED FORWARD, WHILE DRIVING AT ABOUT 35 MPH. THANKFULLY WE WERE IN TOWN, AND NOT GOING A FASTER SPEED OR ON A MAJOR HWY! AFTER COASTING TO A SAFE PLACE, WE FINALLY MANAGED TO GET IT TO GO BACK INTO GEAR FOR A SHORT TIME. AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS, WE MANA...

Feb 8, 2016 Unknown Or Other 170,000 mi

MY VAN SUDDENLY WENT OUT OF GEAR AND THE VAN LURCHED FORWARD, WHILE DRIVING AT ABOUT 35 MPH. THANKFULLY WE WERE IN TOWN, AND NOT GOING A FASTER SPEED OR ON A MAJOR HWY! AFTER COASTING TO A SAFE PLACE, WE FINALLY MANAGED TO GET IT TO GO BACK INTO GEAR FOR A SHORT TIME. AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS, WE MANA...

Jan 31, 2016 Suspension

THE FRONT SUBFRAME IS SEVERELY CORRODED. MECHANIC SAYS IT'S UNSAFE TO DRIVE. FORD RECALLED 425,000 1998-2003 FORD WINDSTARS FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. IT DOESN'T APPEAR THE PROBLEM WAS CORRECTED.I DON'T WANT TO WAIT FOR IT TO FAIL BEFORE IT'S REPORTED AND I CAN'T, IN GOOD CONSCIENCE, SELL IT SOMEONE ELSE...

Jan 31, 2016 Suspension

THE FRONT SUBFRAME IS SEVERELY CORRODED. MECHANIC SAYS IT'S UNSAFE TO DRIVE. FORD RECALLED 425,000 1998-2003 FORD WINDSTARS FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. IT DOESN'T APPEAR THE PROBLEM WAS CORRECTED.I DON'T WANT TO WAIT FOR IT TO FAIL BEFORE IT'S REPORTED AND I CAN'T, IN GOOD CONSCIENCE, SELL IT SOMEONE ELSE...

Jan 19, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 87,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH AND SUDDENLY ON AN ELEVATION, THE VEHICLE SHOOK, DECELERATED, AND LOST POWER WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT PULLED INTO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC'S SHOP WHERE THE TECHNICIAN CHANGED THE FUEL FILTER. THE FAILURE RECURRED A FEW ...

Jan 19, 2016 Engine 87,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH AND SUDDENLY ON AN ELEVATION, THE VEHICLE SHOOK, DECELERATED, AND LOST POWER WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT PULLED INTO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC'S SHOP WHERE THE TECHNICIAN CHANGED THE FUEL FILTER. THE FAILURE RECURRED A FEW ...

Jan 19, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 87,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH AND SUDDENLY ON AN ELEVATION, THE VEHICLE SHOOK, DECELERATED, AND LOST POWER WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT PULLED INTO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC'S SHOP WHERE THE TECHNICIAN CHANGED THE FUEL FILTER. THE FAILURE RECURRED A FEW ...

Jan 19, 2016 Engine 87,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH AND SUDDENLY ON AN ELEVATION, THE VEHICLE SHOOK, DECELERATED, AND LOST POWER WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT PULLED INTO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC'S SHOP WHERE THE TECHNICIAN CHANGED THE FUEL FILTER. THE FAILURE RECURRED A FEW ...

Jan 15, 2016 Electrical System 67,000 mi

THE POWER CONTROL MODULE (PCM) GETS WET . THE CAR WILL THEN EXHIBIT VARIOUS FAILURES INCLUDING ENGINE STOP, TRANSMISSION FAILURE TO ENGAGE, ENGINE CODE INDICATORS. THIS CAN HAPPEN WHEN STATIONARY (TRANSMISSION WON'T ENGAGE ) OR IN MOTION( ENGINE WILL SHUT OFF ABOVE CERTAIN SPEEDS, MAY BE 35-45MILES ...

Jan 15, 2016 Electrical System 67,000 mi

THE POWER CONTROL MODULE (PCM) GETS WET . THE CAR WILL THEN EXHIBIT VARIOUS FAILURES INCLUDING ENGINE STOP, TRANSMISSION FAILURE TO ENGAGE, ENGINE CODE INDICATORS. THIS CAN HAPPEN WHEN STATIONARY (TRANSMISSION WON'T ENGAGE ) OR IN MOTION( ENGINE WILL SHUT OFF ABOVE CERTAIN SPEEDS, MAY BE 35-45MILES ...

Dec 10, 2015 Power Train

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE VEHICLE JERKED BACK AND FORTH WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACTED RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V006000 (POWER TRAIN) AND THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DE...

Dec 10, 2015 Power Train 219,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER TO HAVE IT REPAIRED ACCORDING TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V081000 (SEAT BELTS); HOWEVER, IT WAS REPAIRED ACCORDING TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V006000 (POWER TRAIN). AFTER THE RECALL WAS PERFORMED, THE TRANSMISSION...

Dec 10, 2015 Power Train

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE VEHICLE JERKED BACK AND FORTH WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACTED RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V006000 (POWER TRAIN) AND THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DE...

Dec 10, 2015 Power Train 219,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER TO HAVE IT REPAIRED ACCORDING TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V081000 (SEAT BELTS); HOWEVER, IT WAS REPAIRED ACCORDING TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V006000 (POWER TRAIN). AFTER THE RECALL WAS PERFORMED, THE TRANSMISSION...

Dec 8, 2015 Power Train 120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TORQUE CONVERTER FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. ...

Dec 8, 2015 Power Train 120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TORQUE CONVERTER FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. ...

Oct 26, 2015 Power Train 142,004 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER...

Oct 26, 2015 Power Train 142,004 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER...

Oct 6, 2015 Seats

FORD IS RECALLING 04-07 FREESTAR FOR THIRD ROW SEAT LATCH STRIKER MOUNTING BRACKETS. I CALLED FORD MOTOR COMPANY REGARDING THIS ISSUE AND THEY SAID MY VAN IS NOT INCLUDED IN THIS RECALL. MY THIRD ROW STOWABLE SEAT IS EXPERIENCING CORROSION AND STRUCTURAL DEGRADATION AT THE SEAT ANCHOR MECHANISM M...

Oct 6, 2015 Seats

FORD IS RECALLING 04-07 FREESTAR FOR THIRD ROW SEAT LATCH STRIKER MOUNTING BRACKETS. I CALLED FORD MOTOR COMPANY REGARDING THIS ISSUE AND THEY SAID MY VAN IS NOT INCLUDED IN THIS RECALL. MY THIRD ROW STOWABLE SEAT IS EXPERIENCING CORROSION AND STRUCTURAL DEGRADATION AT THE SEAT ANCHOR MECHANISM M...

Oct 5, 2015 Seats 223,040 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE JERKED VIOLENTLY. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT A LARGE PIECE OF METAL WAS PROTRUDING FROM UNDER THE REAR PASSENGER SEAT. THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V081000 ...

Oct 5, 2015 Seats 223,040 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE JERKED VIOLENTLY. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT A LARGE PIECE OF METAL WAS PROTRUDING FROM UNDER THE REAR PASSENGER SEAT. THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V081000 ...

Sep 14, 2015 Visibility 120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR DOOR LATCH WAS LOOSE. THE LATCH REQUIRED READJUSTMENT IN ORDER TO CONNECT THE LATCH. THE CONTACT ALSO INDICATED THAT THE PLASTIC PIECE ON THE REAR SEAT LEVER FRACTURED AND THE BOTTOM LATCH WAS USED AS A TEMPORARY OPTION TO L...

Sep 14, 2015 Latches/locks/linkages 120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR DOOR LATCH WAS LOOSE. THE LATCH REQUIRED READJUSTMENT IN ORDER TO CONNECT THE LATCH. THE CONTACT ALSO INDICATED THAT THE PLASTIC PIECE ON THE REAR SEAT LEVER FRACTURED AND THE BOTTOM LATCH WAS USED AS A TEMPORARY OPTION TO L...

Sep 14, 2015 Electrical System 120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR DOOR LATCH WAS LOOSE. THE LATCH REQUIRED READJUSTMENT IN ORDER TO CONNECT THE LATCH. THE CONTACT ALSO INDICATED THAT THE PLASTIC PIECE ON THE REAR SEAT LEVER FRACTURED AND THE BOTTOM LATCH WAS USED AS A TEMPORARY OPTION TO L...

Sep 14, 2015 Visibility 120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR DOOR LATCH WAS LOOSE. THE LATCH REQUIRED READJUSTMENT IN ORDER TO CONNECT THE LATCH. THE CONTACT ALSO INDICATED THAT THE PLASTIC PIECE ON THE REAR SEAT LEVER FRACTURED AND THE BOTTOM LATCH WAS USED AS A TEMPORARY OPTION TO L...

Sep 14, 2015 Latches/locks/linkages 120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR DOOR LATCH WAS LOOSE. THE LATCH REQUIRED READJUSTMENT IN ORDER TO CONNECT THE LATCH. THE CONTACT ALSO INDICATED THAT THE PLASTIC PIECE ON THE REAR SEAT LEVER FRACTURED AND THE BOTTOM LATCH WAS USED AS A TEMPORARY OPTION TO L...

Sep 14, 2015 Electrical System 120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR DOOR LATCH WAS LOOSE. THE LATCH REQUIRED READJUSTMENT IN ORDER TO CONNECT THE LATCH. THE CONTACT ALSO INDICATED THAT THE PLASTIC PIECE ON THE REAR SEAT LEVER FRACTURED AND THE BOTTOM LATCH WAS USED AS A TEMPORARY OPTION TO L...

Sep 4, 2015 Seats

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE'S THIRD ROW REAR SEAT WAS UNATTACHED TO THE ANCHOR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VIN WAS EXCLUDED FROM NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V081000 (SEATS). THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MIL...

Sep 4, 2015 Seats

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE'S THIRD ROW REAR SEAT WAS UNATTACHED TO THE ANCHOR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VIN WAS EXCLUDED FROM NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V081000 (SEATS). THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MIL...

Aug 26, 2015 Seats 200,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. AFTER INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE THIRD ROW SEAT BRACKETS WERE CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SEAT BRACKETS WERE CORRODED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BE SERVIC...

Aug 26, 2015 Seats 200,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. AFTER INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE THIRD ROW SEAT BRACKETS WERE CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SEAT BRACKETS WERE CORRODED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BE SERVIC...

Aug 14, 2015 Wheels 210,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 2 MPH TURNING INTO THE DRIVEWAY, THE TWO REAR WHEELS DETACHED WITHOUT WARNING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 210,000.

Aug 14, 2015 Wheels 210,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 2 MPH TURNING INTO THE DRIVEWAY, THE TWO REAR WHEELS DETACHED WITHOUT WARNING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 210,000.

Aug 10, 2015 Electrical System 168,368 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY 4 CHILDREN ALL BUT ONE IN A CAR SEAT, MY CAR JUST DIED WITHOUT WARNING, MY CAR STARTING ROLLING BACKWARDS BEFORE I HAD EVEN REALIZED IT SHUT DOWN. IN PANIC I GOT THE CAR STOPPED AND PUT INTO PARK AND GOT HAZARDS ON AND THEN TRIED STARTING CAR AND IT FIRED RIGHT BACK UP. I BROUGHT I...

Aug 10, 2015 Electrical System 168,368 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY 4 CHILDREN ALL BUT ONE IN A CAR SEAT, MY CAR JUST DIED WITHOUT WARNING, MY CAR STARTING ROLLING BACKWARDS BEFORE I HAD EVEN REALIZED IT SHUT DOWN. IN PANIC I GOT THE CAR STOPPED AND PUT INTO PARK AND GOT HAZARDS ON AND THEN TRIED STARTING CAR AND IT FIRED RIGHT BACK UP. I BROUGHT I...

Aug 8, 2015 Power Train 83,000 mi

MY CAR HAS SPENT 10 DAYS AT FORD TO BE SERVICED AFTER HAVING THE SAFETY RECALL SERVICE FOR THE TORQUE CONVERTER PERFORMED. THE VEHICLE WAS BEHAVING UNPREDICTABLY, SOMETIMES STALLING OUT WHILE IDLED, STALLING OUT WHILE IN MOTION, SOMETIMES IDLING WITH HIGH OR LOW RPMS. THE DEALERSHIP TOOK IT BACK IN ...

Aug 8, 2015 Electrical System 83,000 mi

MY CAR HAS SPENT 10 DAYS AT FORD TO BE SERVICED AFTER HAVING THE SAFETY RECALL SERVICE FOR THE TORQUE CONVERTER PERFORMED. THE VEHICLE WAS BEHAVING UNPREDICTABLY, SOMETIMES STALLING OUT WHILE IDLED, STALLING OUT WHILE IN MOTION, SOMETIMES IDLING WITH HIGH OR LOW RPMS. THE DEALERSHIP TOOK IT BACK IN ...

Aug 8, 2015 Engine 83,000 mi

MY CAR HAS SPENT 10 DAYS AT FORD TO BE SERVICED AFTER HAVING THE SAFETY RECALL SERVICE FOR THE TORQUE CONVERTER PERFORMED. THE VEHICLE WAS BEHAVING UNPREDICTABLY, SOMETIMES STALLING OUT WHILE IDLED, STALLING OUT WHILE IN MOTION, SOMETIMES IDLING WITH HIGH OR LOW RPMS. THE DEALERSHIP TOOK IT BACK IN ...

Aug 8, 2015 Power Train 83,000 mi

MY CAR HAS SPENT 10 DAYS AT FORD TO BE SERVICED AFTER HAVING THE SAFETY RECALL SERVICE FOR THE TORQUE CONVERTER PERFORMED. THE VEHICLE WAS BEHAVING UNPREDICTABLY, SOMETIMES STALLING OUT WHILE IDLED, STALLING OUT WHILE IN MOTION, SOMETIMES IDLING WITH HIGH OR LOW RPMS. THE DEALERSHIP TOOK IT BACK IN ...

Aug 8, 2015 Electrical System 83,000 mi

MY CAR HAS SPENT 10 DAYS AT FORD TO BE SERVICED AFTER HAVING THE SAFETY RECALL SERVICE FOR THE TORQUE CONVERTER PERFORMED. THE VEHICLE WAS BEHAVING UNPREDICTABLY, SOMETIMES STALLING OUT WHILE IDLED, STALLING OUT WHILE IN MOTION, SOMETIMES IDLING WITH HIGH OR LOW RPMS. THE DEALERSHIP TOOK IT BACK IN ...

Aug 8, 2015 Engine 83,000 mi

MY CAR HAS SPENT 10 DAYS AT FORD TO BE SERVICED AFTER HAVING THE SAFETY RECALL SERVICE FOR THE TORQUE CONVERTER PERFORMED. THE VEHICLE WAS BEHAVING UNPREDICTABLY, SOMETIMES STALLING OUT WHILE IDLED, STALLING OUT WHILE IN MOTION, SOMETIMES IDLING WITH HIGH OR LOW RPMS. THE DEALERSHIP TOOK IT BACK IN ...

Aug 7, 2015 Electrical System 154,970 mi

2ND TIME THAT THIS HAS HAPPENED. WAS DRIVING WHEN THE VAN STARTED BUCKING/SPUTTERING/SURGING. IT WOULD DIE AND THEN FIRE RIGHT BACK UP JUST TO DO IT ONCE AGAIN. SOAKED PCM CONNECTOR WAS TO BLAME BOTH TIMES. THIS IS OBVIOUSLY A DESIGN FLAW BY FORD AND NEEDS TO BE TAKEN CARE OF. I'M GLAD I WAS NOT ON ...

Aug 7, 2015 Engine 154,970 mi

2ND TIME THAT THIS HAS HAPPENED. WAS DRIVING WHEN THE VAN STARTED BUCKING/SPUTTERING/SURGING. IT WOULD DIE AND THEN FIRE RIGHT BACK UP JUST TO DO IT ONCE AGAIN. SOAKED PCM CONNECTOR WAS TO BLAME BOTH TIMES. THIS IS OBVIOUSLY A DESIGN FLAW BY FORD AND NEEDS TO BE TAKEN CARE OF. I'M GLAD I WAS NOT ON ...

Aug 7, 2015 Power Train 154,970 mi

2ND TIME THAT THIS HAS HAPPENED. WAS DRIVING WHEN THE VAN STARTED BUCKING/SPUTTERING/SURGING. IT WOULD DIE AND THEN FIRE RIGHT BACK UP JUST TO DO IT ONCE AGAIN. SOAKED PCM CONNECTOR WAS TO BLAME BOTH TIMES. THIS IS OBVIOUSLY A DESIGN FLAW BY FORD AND NEEDS TO BE TAKEN CARE OF. I'M GLAD I WAS NOT ON ...

Aug 7, 2015 Electrical System 154,970 mi

2ND TIME THAT THIS HAS HAPPENED. WAS DRIVING WHEN THE VAN STARTED BUCKING/SPUTTERING/SURGING. IT WOULD DIE AND THEN FIRE RIGHT BACK UP JUST TO DO IT ONCE AGAIN. SOAKED PCM CONNECTOR WAS TO BLAME BOTH TIMES. THIS IS OBVIOUSLY A DESIGN FLAW BY FORD AND NEEDS TO BE TAKEN CARE OF. I'M GLAD I WAS NOT ON ...

Aug 7, 2015 Engine 154,970 mi

2ND TIME THAT THIS HAS HAPPENED. WAS DRIVING WHEN THE VAN STARTED BUCKING/SPUTTERING/SURGING. IT WOULD DIE AND THEN FIRE RIGHT BACK UP JUST TO DO IT ONCE AGAIN. SOAKED PCM CONNECTOR WAS TO BLAME BOTH TIMES. THIS IS OBVIOUSLY A DESIGN FLAW BY FORD AND NEEDS TO BE TAKEN CARE OF. I'M GLAD I WAS NOT ON ...

Aug 7, 2015 Power Train 154,970 mi

2ND TIME THAT THIS HAS HAPPENED. WAS DRIVING WHEN THE VAN STARTED BUCKING/SPUTTERING/SURGING. IT WOULD DIE AND THEN FIRE RIGHT BACK UP JUST TO DO IT ONCE AGAIN. SOAKED PCM CONNECTOR WAS TO BLAME BOTH TIMES. THIS IS OBVIOUSLY A DESIGN FLAW BY FORD AND NEEDS TO BE TAKEN CARE OF. I'M GLAD I WAS NOT ON ...

Aug 6, 2015 Power Train 83,230 mi

FOLLOWING THE SAFETY RECALL REPLACEMENT OF MY 2004 FORD FREESTAR'S TORQUE CONVERTER MY VAN LOST ALL POWER WHILE APPROACHING AN INTERSECTION GOING APPROXIMATELY 15MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION AND THERE WERE NO INDICATIONS OF A PROBLEM (NO LIGHTS ON THE DASHBOARD, NO ODD NOISES, NOTHING). THE VEHICL...

Aug 6, 2015 Power Train 83,230 mi

FOLLOWING THE SAFETY RECALL REPLACEMENT OF MY 2004 FORD FREESTAR'S TORQUE CONVERTER MY VAN LOST ALL POWER WHILE APPROACHING AN INTERSECTION GOING APPROXIMATELY 15MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION AND THERE WERE NO INDICATIONS OF A PROBLEM (NO LIGHTS ON THE DASHBOARD, NO ODD NOISES, NOTHING). THE VEHICL...

Jul 31, 2015 Electrical System 62 mi

I WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE AND IT WAS RAINING OUTSIDE AND AS I WAS DRIVING ALL OF A SUDDEN MY CAR JUST DIED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE FREEWAY NO WARNING ,NO NOTHING JUST DIED I ALMOST WAS REAR ENDED, I TOOK IT TO A MECHANIC WHO SAID THE PCM IS NOT SEALED PROPERLY AND GOT WET AND FRIED OUT THIS IS UNBEL...

Jul 31, 2015 Engine 62 mi

I WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE AND IT WAS RAINING OUTSIDE AND AS I WAS DRIVING ALL OF A SUDDEN MY CAR JUST DIED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE FREEWAY NO WARNING ,NO NOTHING JUST DIED I ALMOST WAS REAR ENDED, I TOOK IT TO A MECHANIC WHO SAID THE PCM IS NOT SEALED PROPERLY AND GOT WET AND FRIED OUT THIS IS UNBEL...

Jul 31, 2015 Power Train 62 mi

I WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE AND IT WAS RAINING OUTSIDE AND AS I WAS DRIVING ALL OF A SUDDEN MY CAR JUST DIED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE FREEWAY NO WARNING ,NO NOTHING JUST DIED I ALMOST WAS REAR ENDED, I TOOK IT TO A MECHANIC WHO SAID THE PCM IS NOT SEALED PROPERLY AND GOT WET AND FRIED OUT THIS IS UNBEL...

Jul 31, 2015 Electrical System 62 mi

I WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE AND IT WAS RAINING OUTSIDE AND AS I WAS DRIVING ALL OF A SUDDEN MY CAR JUST DIED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE FREEWAY NO WARNING ,NO NOTHING JUST DIED I ALMOST WAS REAR ENDED, I TOOK IT TO A MECHANIC WHO SAID THE PCM IS NOT SEALED PROPERLY AND GOT WET AND FRIED OUT THIS IS UNBEL...

Jul 31, 2015 Engine 62 mi

I WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE AND IT WAS RAINING OUTSIDE AND AS I WAS DRIVING ALL OF A SUDDEN MY CAR JUST DIED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE FREEWAY NO WARNING ,NO NOTHING JUST DIED I ALMOST WAS REAR ENDED, I TOOK IT TO A MECHANIC WHO SAID THE PCM IS NOT SEALED PROPERLY AND GOT WET AND FRIED OUT THIS IS UNBEL...

Jul 31, 2015 Power Train 62 mi

I WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE AND IT WAS RAINING OUTSIDE AND AS I WAS DRIVING ALL OF A SUDDEN MY CAR JUST DIED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE FREEWAY NO WARNING ,NO NOTHING JUST DIED I ALMOST WAS REAR ENDED, I TOOK IT TO A MECHANIC WHO SAID THE PCM IS NOT SEALED PROPERLY AND GOT WET AND FRIED OUT THIS IS UNBEL...

Jul 25, 2015 Electrical System 156,000 mi

STARTED SPUTTERING, JERKING, AND STALLING PCM WAS WET CAUSING ALL KINDS OF HAVIC LOST POWER GOING INTO A TURN AND ALMOST WENT INTO A DITCH FORD NEEDS TO RECALL THIS ONGOING PROBLEM AND GET IT FIXED BEFORE SOMETHING MAJOR HAPPENS ALOT OF PEOPLE ARE COMPLAINING AND FORD KNOWS IT IS THERE FAULT AN...

Jul 25, 2015 Engine 156,000 mi

STARTED SPUTTERING, JERKING, AND STALLING PCM WAS WET CAUSING ALL KINDS OF HAVIC LOST POWER GOING INTO A TURN AND ALMOST WENT INTO A DITCH FORD NEEDS TO RECALL THIS ONGOING PROBLEM AND GET IT FIXED BEFORE SOMETHING MAJOR HAPPENS ALOT OF PEOPLE ARE COMPLAINING AND FORD KNOWS IT IS THERE FAULT AN...

Jul 25, 2015 Power Train 156,000 mi

STARTED SPUTTERING, JERKING, AND STALLING PCM WAS WET CAUSING ALL KINDS OF HAVIC LOST POWER GOING INTO A TURN AND ALMOST WENT INTO A DITCH FORD NEEDS TO RECALL THIS ONGOING PROBLEM AND GET IT FIXED BEFORE SOMETHING MAJOR HAPPENS ALOT OF PEOPLE ARE COMPLAINING AND FORD KNOWS IT IS THERE FAULT AN...

Jul 25, 2015 Electrical System 156,000 mi

STARTED SPUTTERING, JERKING, AND STALLING PCM WAS WET CAUSING ALL KINDS OF HAVIC LOST POWER GOING INTO A TURN AND ALMOST WENT INTO A DITCH FORD NEEDS TO RECALL THIS ONGOING PROBLEM AND GET IT FIXED BEFORE SOMETHING MAJOR HAPPENS ALOT OF PEOPLE ARE COMPLAINING AND FORD KNOWS IT IS THERE FAULT AN...

Jul 25, 2015 Engine 156,000 mi

STARTED SPUTTERING, JERKING, AND STALLING PCM WAS WET CAUSING ALL KINDS OF HAVIC LOST POWER GOING INTO A TURN AND ALMOST WENT INTO A DITCH FORD NEEDS TO RECALL THIS ONGOING PROBLEM AND GET IT FIXED BEFORE SOMETHING MAJOR HAPPENS ALOT OF PEOPLE ARE COMPLAINING AND FORD KNOWS IT IS THERE FAULT AN...

Jul 25, 2015 Power Train 156,000 mi

STARTED SPUTTERING, JERKING, AND STALLING PCM WAS WET CAUSING ALL KINDS OF HAVIC LOST POWER GOING INTO A TURN AND ALMOST WENT INTO A DITCH FORD NEEDS TO RECALL THIS ONGOING PROBLEM AND GET IT FIXED BEFORE SOMETHING MAJOR HAPPENS ALOT OF PEOPLE ARE COMPLAINING AND FORD KNOWS IT IS THERE FAULT AN...

Jul 17, 2015 Power Train 157,000 mi

TORQUE CONVERTER REPLACED A YEAR AGO COMPLETE TRANSMISSION FAILURE ALMOST WENT INTO A DITCH TRYING TO GET IT OFF THE ROAD NO PROBLEM WITH TRANSMISSION UNTIL I HAD FORD REPLACE TORQUE CONVERTER DUE TO RECALL

Jul 17, 2015 Power Train 157,000 mi

TORQUE CONVERTER REPLACED A YEAR AGO COMPLETE TRANSMISSION FAILURE ALMOST WENT INTO A DITCH TRYING TO GET IT OFF THE ROAD NO PROBLEM WITH TRANSMISSION UNTIL I HAD FORD REPLACE TORQUE CONVERTER DUE TO RECALL

Jul 11, 2015 Unknown Or Other 50,000 mi

VAN WILL NOT GO INTO REVERSE, POWER WINDOWS WONT WORK DOOR LOCKS WORK STRANGE. PCM MODULE HAS MOSTURE ALSO HARD SHIFTING WHILE IN TRAFFIC

Jul 11, 2015 Unknown Or Other 50,000 mi

VAN WILL NOT GO INTO REVERSE, POWER WINDOWS WONT WORK DOOR LOCKS WORK STRANGE. PCM MODULE HAS MOSTURE ALSO HARD SHIFTING WHILE IN TRAFFIC

Jul 9, 2015 Power Train 101,000 mi

I HAD THE TORQUE CONVERTER RECALL PERFORMED ABOUT 8 MONTHS AGO. WHILE DRIVING TODAY, THE TORQUE CONVERTER FAILED. FORD DEALERSHIPS REPLACED TORQUE CONVERTERS WITH FAULTY TORQUE CONVERTERS.

Jul 9, 2015 Power Train 101,000 mi

I HAD THE TORQUE CONVERTER RECALL PERFORMED ABOUT 8 MONTHS AGO. WHILE DRIVING TODAY, THE TORQUE CONVERTER FAILED. FORD DEALERSHIPS REPLACED TORQUE CONVERTERS WITH FAULTY TORQUE CONVERTERS.

Jun 25, 2015 Power Train 77,000 mi

ACCELERATING AT 35-45MPH. LOSS OF POWER AS ENGINE STARTS A GRINDING NOISE AND WONT UPSHIFT TO NEXT GEAR. INDY MECHANIC HAD TO REPLACE/REBUILD TRANSMISSION .RECALL FOR TORQUE CONVERTER WAS PERFORMED BY FORD DEALER PRIOR TO PROBLEM.

Jun 25, 2015 Power Train 77,000 mi

ACCELERATING AT 35-45MPH. LOSS OF POWER AS ENGINE STARTS A GRINDING NOISE AND WONT UPSHIFT TO NEXT GEAR. INDY MECHANIC HAD TO REPLACE/REBUILD TRANSMISSION .RECALL FOR TORQUE CONVERTER WAS PERFORMED BY FORD DEALER PRIOR TO PROBLEM.

May 13, 2015 Electrical System 157,000 mi

DIFFERENT THINGS ARE HAPPENING. MY VAN IDLES AT A HIGHER RPM. MY VAN DOESNT WANT TO CRANK ON THE FIRST TURN OF THE KEY. MY VAN IS POSSIBLY MISS-FIRING. MY FRONT WIPER MOTOR HAS STOPPED. MY ALTERNATOR WAS REPLACED. NOW MY BATTERY LIGHT COMES ON BUT THEN MAY GO OFF. MY CAR SHUTS OFF WHEN IDLES, MY ...

May 13, 2015 Electrical System 157,000 mi

DIFFERENT THINGS ARE HAPPENING. MY VAN IDLES AT A HIGHER RPM. MY VAN DOESNT WANT TO CRANK ON THE FIRST TURN OF THE KEY. MY VAN IS POSSIBLY MISS-FIRING. MY FRONT WIPER MOTOR HAS STOPPED. MY ALTERNATOR WAS REPLACED. NOW MY BATTERY LIGHT COMES ON BUT THEN MAY GO OFF. MY CAR SHUTS OFF WHEN IDLES, MY ...

May 12, 2015 Power Train 141,723 mi

WHEN DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AS VEHICLE APPEARS TO SHIFT FROM DRIVE TO OVER DRIVE THERE IS A SHUDDER IN THE TRANSMISSION. I HAVE HAD VEHICLE CHECK BY A PROFESSIONAL REPAIR FACILITY AND BEEN ADVISED THAT THE TORQUE CONVERTER IS BAD. THIS VEHICLE DOES NOT FALL UNDER THE RECALL, ALTHOUGH I AM HAVING THE ...

May 12, 2015 Power Train 141,723 mi

WHEN DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AS VEHICLE APPEARS TO SHIFT FROM DRIVE TO OVER DRIVE THERE IS A SHUDDER IN THE TRANSMISSION. I HAVE HAD VEHICLE CHECK BY A PROFESSIONAL REPAIR FACILITY AND BEEN ADVISED THAT THE TORQUE CONVERTER IS BAD. THIS VEHICLE DOES NOT FALL UNDER THE RECALL, ALTHOUGH I AM HAVING THE ...

May 11, 2015 Engine 162,801 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS APPLIED AND THERE WAS NO ENGINE POWER. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. IN 2013, THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V006000 (POWER TRAIN), BUT THE FAILURE RE...

May 11, 2015 Power Train 162,801 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS APPLIED AND THERE WAS NO ENGINE POWER. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. IN 2013, THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V006000 (POWER TRAIN), BUT THE FAILURE RE...

May 11, 2015 Engine 162,801 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS APPLIED AND THERE WAS NO ENGINE POWER. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. IN 2013, THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V006000 (POWER TRAIN), BUT THE FAILURE RE...

May 11, 2015 Power Train 162,801 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS APPLIED AND THERE WAS NO ENGINE POWER. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. IN 2013, THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V006000 (POWER TRAIN), BUT THE FAILURE RE...

Apr 27, 2015 Power Train 135,928 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE SHIFTING FROM REVERSE TO DRIVE, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY WOULD NOT ACCELERATE FORWARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO INDICATED THAT THE TORQUE CONVERTER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTI...

Apr 27, 2015 Power Train 135,928 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE SHIFTING FROM REVERSE TO DRIVE, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY WOULD NOT ACCELERATE FORWARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO INDICATED THAT THE TORQUE CONVERTER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTI...

Apr 8, 2015 Suspension 185,600 mi

AS I PROCEEDED TO MAKE A LEFT HAND TURN,@ A PERMITTIBLE SPEED 25 M.P.H. I COULD HEAR NOISE EMANATING FROM THE RT. FRT. SIDE OF THE VEH. FUEL SYS. FURTHER CK'ING NEEDED. *TR

Apr 8, 2015 Wheels 185,600 mi

AS I PROCEEDED TO MAKE A LEFT HAND TURN,@ A PERMITTIBLE SPEED 25 M.P.H. I COULD HEAR NOISE EMANATING FROM THE RT. FRT. SIDE OF THE VEH. FUEL SYS. FURTHER CK'ING NEEDED. *TR

Apr 8, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 185,600 mi

AS I PROCEEDED TO MAKE A LEFT HAND TURN,@ A PERMITTIBLE SPEED 25 M.P.H. I COULD HEAR NOISE EMANATING FROM THE RT. FRT. SIDE OF THE VEH. FUEL SYS. FURTHER CK'ING NEEDED. *TR

Apr 8, 2015 Suspension 185,600 mi

AS I PROCEEDED TO MAKE A LEFT HAND TURN,@ A PERMITTIBLE SPEED 25 M.P.H. I COULD HEAR NOISE EMANATING FROM THE RT. FRT. SIDE OF THE VEH. FUEL SYS. FURTHER CK'ING NEEDED. *TR

Apr 8, 2015 Wheels 185,600 mi

AS I PROCEEDED TO MAKE A LEFT HAND TURN,@ A PERMITTIBLE SPEED 25 M.P.H. I COULD HEAR NOISE EMANATING FROM THE RT. FRT. SIDE OF THE VEH. FUEL SYS. FURTHER CK'ING NEEDED. *TR

Apr 8, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 185,600 mi

AS I PROCEEDED TO MAKE A LEFT HAND TURN,@ A PERMITTIBLE SPEED 25 M.P.H. I COULD HEAR NOISE EMANATING FROM THE RT. FRT. SIDE OF THE VEH. FUEL SYS. FURTHER CK'ING NEEDED. *TR

Apr 6, 2015 Structure 141,000 mi

FIRST CRACK IN U SHAPED STEEL CHANNEL NOTICED WHEN I TOOK THIS VAN IN FOR OTHER RECALL REPAIRS AT YUCCA VALLEY FORD . THEY NOTIFIED ME AND I HAD IT WELDED . A FEW MONTHS LATER CRACK WAS BACK HAD IT REWELDED AND GUSSETS ADDED TO RESTRENGTHEN BOTH SIDES. LASTED SIX MONTHS TILL I TOOK TO TIRE SHOP TO H...

Apr 6, 2015 Suspension 141,000 mi

FIRST CRACK IN U SHAPED STEEL CHANNEL NOTICED WHEN I TOOK THIS VAN IN FOR OTHER RECALL REPAIRS AT YUCCA VALLEY FORD . THEY NOTIFIED ME AND I HAD IT WELDED . A FEW MONTHS LATER CRACK WAS BACK HAD IT REWELDED AND GUSSETS ADDED TO RESTRENGTHEN BOTH SIDES. LASTED SIX MONTHS TILL I TOOK TO TIRE SHOP TO H...

Apr 6, 2015 Structure 141,000 mi

FIRST CRACK IN U SHAPED STEEL CHANNEL NOTICED WHEN I TOOK THIS VAN IN FOR OTHER RECALL REPAIRS AT YUCCA VALLEY FORD . THEY NOTIFIED ME AND I HAD IT WELDED . A FEW MONTHS LATER CRACK WAS BACK HAD IT REWELDED AND GUSSETS ADDED TO RESTRENGTHEN BOTH SIDES. LASTED SIX MONTHS TILL I TOOK TO TIRE SHOP TO H...

Apr 6, 2015 Suspension 141,000 mi

FIRST CRACK IN U SHAPED STEEL CHANNEL NOTICED WHEN I TOOK THIS VAN IN FOR OTHER RECALL REPAIRS AT YUCCA VALLEY FORD . THEY NOTIFIED ME AND I HAD IT WELDED . A FEW MONTHS LATER CRACK WAS BACK HAD IT REWELDED AND GUSSETS ADDED TO RESTRENGTHEN BOTH SIDES. LASTED SIX MONTHS TILL I TOOK TO TIRE SHOP TO H...

Mar 24, 2015 Power Train 141,998 mi

TRANSAXLE BROKE WHILE I WAS IN A FASTFOOD DRIVE THRU. COMPLETE LOSS OF DRIVABILITY. *TR

Mar 24, 2015 Power Train 141,998 mi

TRANSAXLE BROKE WHILE I WAS IN A FASTFOOD DRIVE THRU. COMPLETE LOSS OF DRIVABILITY. *TR

Mar 22, 2015 Power Train 148,000 mi

HAD THE TORQUE RECALL DONE LAST AUGUST BY A LOCAL DEALERSHIP, AND WHILE ACCELERATING YESTERDAY I LOST ALL CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND THE ENGINE STALLED, TRANSMISSION IS NOW SHOT AND THE PCM IS DAMAGED FROM THE MOISTURE EVEN THOUGH I HAD COMPLETED THE TSB THE DEALERSHIP ADVISED ME OF. SEVERAL SENSOR...

Mar 22, 2015 Electrical System 148,000 mi

HAD THE TORQUE RECALL DONE LAST AUGUST BY A LOCAL DEALERSHIP, AND WHILE ACCELERATING YESTERDAY I LOST ALL CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND THE ENGINE STALLED, TRANSMISSION IS NOW SHOT AND THE PCM IS DAMAGED FROM THE MOISTURE EVEN THOUGH I HAD COMPLETED THE TSB THE DEALERSHIP ADVISED ME OF. SEVERAL SENSOR...

Mar 22, 2015 Power Train 148,000 mi

HAD THE TORQUE RECALL DONE LAST AUGUST BY A LOCAL DEALERSHIP, AND WHILE ACCELERATING YESTERDAY I LOST ALL CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND THE ENGINE STALLED, TRANSMISSION IS NOW SHOT AND THE PCM IS DAMAGED FROM THE MOISTURE EVEN THOUGH I HAD COMPLETED THE TSB THE DEALERSHIP ADVISED ME OF. SEVERAL SENSOR...

Mar 22, 2015 Electrical System 148,000 mi

HAD THE TORQUE RECALL DONE LAST AUGUST BY A LOCAL DEALERSHIP, AND WHILE ACCELERATING YESTERDAY I LOST ALL CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND THE ENGINE STALLED, TRANSMISSION IS NOW SHOT AND THE PCM IS DAMAGED FROM THE MOISTURE EVEN THOUGH I HAD COMPLETED THE TSB THE DEALERSHIP ADVISED ME OF. SEVERAL SENSOR...

Mar 6, 2015 Power Train 173,000 mi

STOPPED AT A STOP SIGN AND THE VAN WOULD NOT MOVE. NO GEARS WORKED. COUPLE DAYS LATER, IT DROVE FINE. COUPLE DAYS LATER NO GEARS AGAIN. (AND THE TORQUE CONVERTER WAS REPLACED UNDER RECALL IN 2012) NOW WON'T START AND DASHBOARD GOES CRAZY AFTER THE KEY IS OUT. WITH ALL THE TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS A...

Mar 6, 2015 Electrical System 173,000 mi

STOPPED AT A STOP SIGN AND THE VAN WOULD NOT MOVE. NO GEARS WORKED. COUPLE DAYS LATER, IT DROVE FINE. COUPLE DAYS LATER NO GEARS AGAIN. (AND THE TORQUE CONVERTER WAS REPLACED UNDER RECALL IN 2012) NOW WON'T START AND DASHBOARD GOES CRAZY AFTER THE KEY IS OUT. WITH ALL THE TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS A...

Mar 6, 2015 Power Train 173,000 mi

STOPPED AT A STOP SIGN AND THE VAN WOULD NOT MOVE. NO GEARS WORKED. COUPLE DAYS LATER, IT DROVE FINE. COUPLE DAYS LATER NO GEARS AGAIN. (AND THE TORQUE CONVERTER WAS REPLACED UNDER RECALL IN 2012) NOW WON'T START AND DASHBOARD GOES CRAZY AFTER THE KEY IS OUT. WITH ALL THE TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS A...

Mar 6, 2015 Electrical System 173,000 mi

STOPPED AT A STOP SIGN AND THE VAN WOULD NOT MOVE. NO GEARS WORKED. COUPLE DAYS LATER, IT DROVE FINE. COUPLE DAYS LATER NO GEARS AGAIN. (AND THE TORQUE CONVERTER WAS REPLACED UNDER RECALL IN 2012) NOW WON'T START AND DASHBOARD GOES CRAZY AFTER THE KEY IS OUT. WITH ALL THE TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS A...

Feb 10, 2015 Power Train 70,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTYLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE. THE CONTACT SHIFTED TO PARK AND THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SHIFT GEARS. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THERE WAS AN INTERNAL TRANSMISSION LEAK. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON MULTI...

Feb 10, 2015 Power Train 70,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTYLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE. THE CONTACT SHIFTED TO PARK AND THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SHIFT GEARS. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THERE WAS AN INTERNAL TRANSMISSION LEAK. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON MULTI...

Feb 9, 2015 Power Train 92,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION BEGAN TO HESITATE AND SLIP GEARS WITHOUT WARNING. IN ADDITION, THE TRANSMISSION FAILED TO FUNCTION IN REVERSE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 92,000. THE VI...

Feb 9, 2015 Power Train 92,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION BEGAN TO HESITATE AND SLIP GEARS WITHOUT WARNING. IN ADDITION, THE TRANSMISSION FAILED TO FUNCTION IN REVERSE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 92,000. THE VI...

Feb 5, 2015 Power Train 102,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AT 55 MPH MY VEHICLE LURCHED FORWARD DRASTICALLY AND THEN STALLED. I WAS ABLE TO GET IT TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD COASTING AS I WAS IN THE OUTSIDE LANE. I COULD RESTART THE CAR BUT ONLY GO 50-100 FEET AND IT WOULD STALL AGAIN. I MANAGED TO GET IT OFF THE ROAD INTO A PARK...

Feb 5, 2015 Electrical System 102,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AT 55 MPH MY VEHICLE LURCHED FORWARD DRASTICALLY AND THEN STALLED. I WAS ABLE TO GET IT TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD COASTING AS I WAS IN THE OUTSIDE LANE. I COULD RESTART THE CAR BUT ONLY GO 50-100 FEET AND IT WOULD STALL AGAIN. I MANAGED TO GET IT OFF THE ROAD INTO A PARK...

Feb 5, 2015 Power Train 102,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AT 55 MPH MY VEHICLE LURCHED FORWARD DRASTICALLY AND THEN STALLED. I WAS ABLE TO GET IT TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD COASTING AS I WAS IN THE OUTSIDE LANE. I COULD RESTART THE CAR BUT ONLY GO 50-100 FEET AND IT WOULD STALL AGAIN. I MANAGED TO GET IT OFF THE ROAD INTO A PARK...

Feb 5, 2015 Electrical System 102,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AT 55 MPH MY VEHICLE LURCHED FORWARD DRASTICALLY AND THEN STALLED. I WAS ABLE TO GET IT TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD COASTING AS I WAS IN THE OUTSIDE LANE. I COULD RESTART THE CAR BUT ONLY GO 50-100 FEET AND IT WOULD STALL AGAIN. I MANAGED TO GET IT OFF THE ROAD INTO A PARK...

Feb 2, 2015 Power Train 125,000 mi

PCM GETS WET AND CAUSES ALL KINDS OF PROBLEMS! SHOULD BE A RECALL! CAN CAUSE VEHICLE TO JUST STOP WHILE DRIVING, SHORTS OUT THINGS. TURNS LIGHTS, RADIO, ETC ON EVEN WHEN VAN NOT ON. PROBLEMS WITH STARTING WHEN IT RAINS. CD PLAYER AND CRUISE CONTROL NO LONGER WORK, DID THE PCM FRY THEM TOO?? DANGEROU...

Feb 2, 2015 Electrical System 125,000 mi

PCM GETS WET AND CAUSES ALL KINDS OF PROBLEMS! SHOULD BE A RECALL! CAN CAUSE VEHICLE TO JUST STOP WHILE DRIVING, SHORTS OUT THINGS. TURNS LIGHTS, RADIO, ETC ON EVEN WHEN VAN NOT ON. PROBLEMS WITH STARTING WHEN IT RAINS. CD PLAYER AND CRUISE CONTROL NO LONGER WORK, DID THE PCM FRY THEM TOO?? DANGEROU...

Feb 2, 2015 Power Train 125,000 mi

PCM GETS WET AND CAUSES ALL KINDS OF PROBLEMS! SHOULD BE A RECALL! CAN CAUSE VEHICLE TO JUST STOP WHILE DRIVING, SHORTS OUT THINGS. TURNS LIGHTS, RADIO, ETC ON EVEN WHEN VAN NOT ON. PROBLEMS WITH STARTING WHEN IT RAINS. CD PLAYER AND CRUISE CONTROL NO LONGER WORK, DID THE PCM FRY THEM TOO?? DANGEROU...

Feb 2, 2015 Electrical System 125,000 mi

PCM GETS WET AND CAUSES ALL KINDS OF PROBLEMS! SHOULD BE A RECALL! CAN CAUSE VEHICLE TO JUST STOP WHILE DRIVING, SHORTS OUT THINGS. TURNS LIGHTS, RADIO, ETC ON EVEN WHEN VAN NOT ON. PROBLEMS WITH STARTING WHEN IT RAINS. CD PLAYER AND CRUISE CONTROL NO LONGER WORK, DID THE PCM FRY THEM TOO?? DANGEROU...

Jan 26, 2015 Power Train 180,000 mi

TURNS OUT THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE 2004 FORD FREESTAR IN 2012 REGARDING THE TORQUE CONVERTER. HERE IT IS TWO YEARS LATER AND IT GOES OUT AGAIN. THIS SHOULD NOT HAPPEN. THERE NEEDS TO BE ANOTHER RECALL ON THE TORQUE CONVERTER AND IT NEEDS TO BE FIXED PROPERLY THIS TIME BEFORE THERE IS A DEATH FROM T...

Jan 26, 2015 Engine 180,000 mi

TURNS OUT THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE 2004 FORD FREESTAR IN 2012 REGARDING THE TORQUE CONVERTER. HERE IT IS TWO YEARS LATER AND IT GOES OUT AGAIN. THIS SHOULD NOT HAPPEN. THERE NEEDS TO BE ANOTHER RECALL ON THE TORQUE CONVERTER AND IT NEEDS TO BE FIXED PROPERLY THIS TIME BEFORE THERE IS A DEATH FROM T...

Jan 26, 2015 Steering 180,000 mi

TURNS OUT THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE 2004 FORD FREESTAR IN 2012 REGARDING THE TORQUE CONVERTER. HERE IT IS TWO YEARS LATER AND IT GOES OUT AGAIN. THIS SHOULD NOT HAPPEN. THERE NEEDS TO BE ANOTHER RECALL ON THE TORQUE CONVERTER AND IT NEEDS TO BE FIXED PROPERLY THIS TIME BEFORE THERE IS A DEATH FROM T...

Jan 26, 2015 Power Train 180,000 mi

TURNS OUT THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE 2004 FORD FREESTAR IN 2012 REGARDING THE TORQUE CONVERTER. HERE IT IS TWO YEARS LATER AND IT GOES OUT AGAIN. THIS SHOULD NOT HAPPEN. THERE NEEDS TO BE ANOTHER RECALL ON THE TORQUE CONVERTER AND IT NEEDS TO BE FIXED PROPERLY THIS TIME BEFORE THERE IS A DEATH FROM T...

Jan 26, 2015 Engine 180,000 mi

TURNS OUT THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE 2004 FORD FREESTAR IN 2012 REGARDING THE TORQUE CONVERTER. HERE IT IS TWO YEARS LATER AND IT GOES OUT AGAIN. THIS SHOULD NOT HAPPEN. THERE NEEDS TO BE ANOTHER RECALL ON THE TORQUE CONVERTER AND IT NEEDS TO BE FIXED PROPERLY THIS TIME BEFORE THERE IS A DEATH FROM T...

Jan 26, 2015 Steering 180,000 mi

TURNS OUT THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE 2004 FORD FREESTAR IN 2012 REGARDING THE TORQUE CONVERTER. HERE IT IS TWO YEARS LATER AND IT GOES OUT AGAIN. THIS SHOULD NOT HAPPEN. THERE NEEDS TO BE ANOTHER RECALL ON THE TORQUE CONVERTER AND IT NEEDS TO BE FIXED PROPERLY THIS TIME BEFORE THERE IS A DEATH FROM T...

Jan 21, 2015 Seats 80,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE THIRD ROW SEAT ANCHOR FRACTURED DUE TO CORROSION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V081000 (SEATS). THE F...

Jan 21, 2015 Seats 80,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE THIRD ROW SEAT ANCHOR FRACTURED DUE TO CORROSION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V081000 (SEATS). THE F...

Jan 20, 2015 Electrical System 54,115 mi

CAR DIED IN HEAVER RAIN ON MAJOR ROAD. ALL LIGHTS LITE ON DASHBOARD. PROBLEM WAS WATER INTRUSION ON ECM. REPAIR COST $957.26. FORD DEALER IN LEVITTOWN CLAIM THE FOLLOWED TSP ON PROBLEM 18 MONTHS LATER SAME PROBLEM WATER DAMAGE ON ECM. REPAIR COST THIS TIME $2695.97. CLAIM THERE WAS NO TSP ON PR...

Jan 20, 2015 Electrical System 54,115 mi

CAR DIED IN HEAVER RAIN ON MAJOR ROAD. ALL LIGHTS LITE ON DASHBOARD. PROBLEM WAS WATER INTRUSION ON ECM. REPAIR COST $957.26. FORD DEALER IN LEVITTOWN CLAIM THE FOLLOWED TSP ON PROBLEM 18 MONTHS LATER SAME PROBLEM WATER DAMAGE ON ECM. REPAIR COST THIS TIME $2695.97. CLAIM THERE WAS NO TSP ON PR...

Jan 15, 2015 Steering

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD MOMENTARILY BECOME VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNAVAILABLE.

Jan 15, 2015 Steering

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD MOMENTARILY BECOME VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNAVAILABLE.

Jan 7, 2015 Suspension 155,000 mi

TL-THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WAS SERVICING THE VEHICLE, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THERE WERE CRACKS ON THE REAR AXLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 155,0...

Jan 7, 2015 Suspension 155,000 mi

TL-THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WAS SERVICING THE VEHICLE, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THERE WERE CRACKS ON THE REAR AXLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 155,0...

Dec 29, 2014 Engine 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 70 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE ...

Dec 29, 2014 Power Train 144,500 mi

TRANSMISSION WENT OUT WHILE COMING HOME FROM CHRISTMAS WITH FAMILY ON RT I70 JUST BEFORE HAGERSTOWN MD. LOST ALL FLUID FROM TRANSMISSION CAUSING ENTIRE VEHICLE TO FILL WITH SMOKE. THERE IS A RECALL FOR THE TORQUE CONVERTER I HAVE SINCE BEEN INFORMED THAT COULD CAUSE THE TRANSMISSION ITSELF TO FAIL. ...

Dec 29, 2014 Engine 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 70 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE ...

Dec 29, 2014 Power Train 144,500 mi

TRANSMISSION WENT OUT WHILE COMING HOME FROM CHRISTMAS WITH FAMILY ON RT I70 JUST BEFORE HAGERSTOWN MD. LOST ALL FLUID FROM TRANSMISSION CAUSING ENTIRE VEHICLE TO FILL WITH SMOKE. THERE IS A RECALL FOR THE TORQUE CONVERTER I HAVE SINCE BEEN INFORMED THAT COULD CAUSE THE TRANSMISSION ITSELF TO FAIL. ...

Dec 2, 2014 Power Train

2004 FORD FREESTAR TOWED TO THE GARAGE DUE TO A TRANSMISSION ISSUE. *MW THE CONSUMER STATED HE DID NOT RECEIVE A RECALL LETTER, UNTIL AFTER HE HAD THE REPAIRS DONE ON THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER HAS FULL DOCUMENTATION THAT FORD AGREED TO PAY FOR ALL EXPENSES DIRECTLY RELATED TO THE RECALL EVEN IF TH...

Dec 2, 2014 Power Train

2004 FORD FREESTAR TOWED TO THE GARAGE DUE TO A TRANSMISSION ISSUE. *MW THE CONSUMER STATED HE DID NOT RECEIVE A RECALL LETTER, UNTIL AFTER HE HAD THE REPAIRS DONE ON THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER HAS FULL DOCUMENTATION THAT FORD AGREED TO PAY FOR ALL EXPENSES DIRECTLY RELATED TO THE RECALL EVEN IF TH...

Nov 10, 2014 Tires 109,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREE STAR EQUIPPED WITH FIRESTONE BRIDGESTONE FR380 TIRES, TIRE SIZE: P225/60/R16. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE BEGAN VIBRATING. AFTER INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE TREAD HAD SEPARATED FROM THE TIRES. TH...

Nov 10, 2014 Tires 109,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREE STAR EQUIPPED WITH FIRESTONE BRIDGESTONE FR380 TIRES, TIRE SIZE: P225/60/R16. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE BEGAN VIBRATING. AFTER INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE TREAD HAD SEPARATED FROM THE TIRES. TH...

Oct 28, 2014 Power Train 87,822 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT TRANSMISSION FLUID SPEWED OUT OF THE VEHICLE AND THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE PAST 45 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. T...

Oct 28, 2014 Power Train 87,822 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT TRANSMISSION FLUID SPEWED OUT OF THE VEHICLE AND THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE PAST 45 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. T...

Oct 4, 2014 Engine 95,000 mi

AFTER A RAIN VAN STALLED IN THE MIDDLE OF HEAVY TRAFFIC AND WOULD NOT RESTART.AFTER SEVERAL HOURS VAN WOULD NOT START.I HAD VAN TOWED TO A REPAIR SHOP, PCM WAS REPLACED.@PRESENT HEADLIGHTS NOT WORKING PROPERLY,AIR CONDITIONING,HORN,SEAT BELT CHIMES NOT WORKING AT ALL.LOCAL DEALERSHIP UNABLE TO REPAI...

Oct 4, 2014 Seat Belts 95,000 mi

AFTER A RAIN VAN STALLED IN THE MIDDLE OF HEAVY TRAFFIC AND WOULD NOT RESTART.AFTER SEVERAL HOURS VAN WOULD NOT START.I HAD VAN TOWED TO A REPAIR SHOP, PCM WAS REPLACED.@PRESENT HEADLIGHTS NOT WORKING PROPERLY,AIR CONDITIONING,HORN,SEAT BELT CHIMES NOT WORKING AT ALL.LOCAL DEALERSHIP UNABLE TO REPAI...

Oct 4, 2014 Electrical System 95,000 mi

AFTER A RAIN VAN STALLED IN THE MIDDLE OF HEAVY TRAFFIC AND WOULD NOT RESTART.AFTER SEVERAL HOURS VAN WOULD NOT START.I HAD VAN TOWED TO A REPAIR SHOP, PCM WAS REPLACED.@PRESENT HEADLIGHTS NOT WORKING PROPERLY,AIR CONDITIONING,HORN,SEAT BELT CHIMES NOT WORKING AT ALL.LOCAL DEALERSHIP UNABLE TO REPAI...

Oct 4, 2014 Engine 95,000 mi

AFTER A RAIN VAN STALLED IN THE MIDDLE OF HEAVY TRAFFIC AND WOULD NOT RESTART.AFTER SEVERAL HOURS VAN WOULD NOT START.I HAD VAN TOWED TO A REPAIR SHOP, PCM WAS REPLACED.@PRESENT HEADLIGHTS NOT WORKING PROPERLY,AIR CONDITIONING,HORN,SEAT BELT CHIMES NOT WORKING AT ALL.LOCAL DEALERSHIP UNABLE TO REPAI...

Oct 4, 2014 Seat Belts 95,000 mi

AFTER A RAIN VAN STALLED IN THE MIDDLE OF HEAVY TRAFFIC AND WOULD NOT RESTART.AFTER SEVERAL HOURS VAN WOULD NOT START.I HAD VAN TOWED TO A REPAIR SHOP, PCM WAS REPLACED.@PRESENT HEADLIGHTS NOT WORKING PROPERLY,AIR CONDITIONING,HORN,SEAT BELT CHIMES NOT WORKING AT ALL.LOCAL DEALERSHIP UNABLE TO REPAI...

Oct 4, 2014 Electrical System 95,000 mi

AFTER A RAIN VAN STALLED IN THE MIDDLE OF HEAVY TRAFFIC AND WOULD NOT RESTART.AFTER SEVERAL HOURS VAN WOULD NOT START.I HAD VAN TOWED TO A REPAIR SHOP, PCM WAS REPLACED.@PRESENT HEADLIGHTS NOT WORKING PROPERLY,AIR CONDITIONING,HORN,SEAT BELT CHIMES NOT WORKING AT ALL.LOCAL DEALERSHIP UNABLE TO REPAI...

Sep 27, 2014 Electrical System

MESSAGE CENTER DIMS AS TO BE UNREADABLE DURING DAYLIGHT DRIVING, MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO READ WARNINGS OR MILEAGE REMAINING OR SERVICE NEEDS. *TR

Sep 27, 2014 Electrical System

MESSAGE CENTER DIMS AS TO BE UNREADABLE DURING DAYLIGHT DRIVING, MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO READ WARNINGS OR MILEAGE REMAINING OR SERVICE NEEDS. *TR

Sep 7, 2014 Seats

THE LEFT ANCHOR OF OUR THIRD ROW SEAT HAS DETACHED FROM THE WHEEL WELL, AND THE SEAT WILL NOT LATCH TO THE FLOOR. THIS PROBLEM IS COVERED IN FORD RECALL CAMPAIGN 13S01, BUT WE LIVE IN VIRGINIA, RIGHT OVER THE STATE LINE FROM MARYLAND. OUR SECTION OF VIRGINIA OVERSALTS THE ROAD, SO WE FACE THE SAME I...

Sep 7, 2014 Seats

THE LEFT ANCHOR OF OUR THIRD ROW SEAT HAS DETACHED FROM THE WHEEL WELL, AND THE SEAT WILL NOT LATCH TO THE FLOOR. THIS PROBLEM IS COVERED IN FORD RECALL CAMPAIGN 13S01, BUT WE LIVE IN VIRGINIA, RIGHT OVER THE STATE LINE FROM MARYLAND. OUR SECTION OF VIRGINIA OVERSALTS THE ROAD, SO WE FACE THE SAME I...

Sep 2, 2014 Power Train 74,000 mi

. IN ADDITION TO CAUSING AN ENGINE TO STALL, WHICH MAY OR MAY NOT THEN RESTART, TRANSMISSION SHIFT POORLY, THE VEHICLE HAS HAD ERRATIC POWER, ALMOST EVERY TIME THERE IS AN INABILITY TO SHIFT THE VEHICLE INTO EITHER FORWARD OR REVERSE. ON START UP NO MATTER THE TEMP OF VEHICLE THE IDLE RPM IS HI...

Sep 2, 2014 Engine 74,000 mi

. IN ADDITION TO CAUSING AN ENGINE TO STALL, WHICH MAY OR MAY NOT THEN RESTART, TRANSMISSION SHIFT POORLY, THE VEHICLE HAS HAD ERRATIC POWER, ALMOST EVERY TIME THERE IS AN INABILITY TO SHIFT THE VEHICLE INTO EITHER FORWARD OR REVERSE. ON START UP NO MATTER THE TEMP OF VEHICLE THE IDLE RPM IS HI...

Sep 2, 2014 Power Train 74,000 mi

. IN ADDITION TO CAUSING AN ENGINE TO STALL, WHICH MAY OR MAY NOT THEN RESTART, TRANSMISSION SHIFT POORLY, THE VEHICLE HAS HAD ERRATIC POWER, ALMOST EVERY TIME THERE IS AN INABILITY TO SHIFT THE VEHICLE INTO EITHER FORWARD OR REVERSE. ON START UP NO MATTER THE TEMP OF VEHICLE THE IDLE RPM IS HI...

Sep 2, 2014 Engine 74,000 mi

. IN ADDITION TO CAUSING AN ENGINE TO STALL, WHICH MAY OR MAY NOT THEN RESTART, TRANSMISSION SHIFT POORLY, THE VEHICLE HAS HAD ERRATIC POWER, ALMOST EVERY TIME THERE IS AN INABILITY TO SHIFT THE VEHICLE INTO EITHER FORWARD OR REVERSE. ON START UP NO MATTER THE TEMP OF VEHICLE THE IDLE RPM IS HI...

Aug 28, 2014 Steering 92,238 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS AND ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A TURN, THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY VEERED IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE LOWER STEERING SHAFT NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE MANUFACT...

Aug 28, 2014 Steering 92,238 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS AND ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A TURN, THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY VEERED IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE LOWER STEERING SHAFT NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE MANUFACT...

Aug 12, 2014 Power Train 90,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION FAILED DUE TO WATER INTRUSION. THE DEALER REPLACED THE CLUTCH AND TORQUE CONVERTER, BUT THE FAILURE WAS NOT CORRECTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO A DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE WATER PENETRATED DUE TO A FAILED CAR S...

Aug 12, 2014 Power Train 90,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION FAILED DUE TO WATER INTRUSION. THE DEALER REPLACED THE CLUTCH AND TORQUE CONVERTER, BUT THE FAILURE WAS NOT CORRECTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO A DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE WATER PENETRATED DUE TO A FAILED CAR S...

Aug 9, 2014 Power Train 113,000 mi

DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED TO HALFWAY [XXX] FOR A PICNIC. ALL OF A SUDDEN THE VAN LOST ALL POWER. BARELY HAD ENOUGH SPEED TO COAST TO A SAFE SPOT. EVEN THEN THERE WASN'T ENOUGH ROOM ON THE SHOULDER. DRIVER SIDE WAS HUGGING THE WHITE LINE...... INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFOR...

Aug 9, 2014 Power Train 113,000 mi

DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED TO HALFWAY [XXX] FOR A PICNIC. ALL OF A SUDDEN THE VAN LOST ALL POWER. BARELY HAD ENOUGH SPEED TO COAST TO A SAFE SPOT. EVEN THEN THERE WASN'T ENOUGH ROOM ON THE SHOULDER. DRIVER SIDE WAS HUGGING THE WHITE LINE...... INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFOR...

Aug 4, 2014 Electrical System 85,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH MY KIDS IN THIS CAN, AND IT SUDDENLY STALLED.IT HAPPENED REPEATEDLY EVERY TIME IT SNOWED OR RAINED. IT WILL ALSO NOT WANT TO ACCELERATE AND JERKS OR HESITATES AS YOU ARE DRIVING. THIS CAN IS DANGEROUS!! FORD NEEDS TO ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY AND GET THIS PROBLEM FIXED! ...

Aug 4, 2014 Electrical System 85,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH MY KIDS IN THIS CAN, AND IT SUDDENLY STALLED.IT HAPPENED REPEATEDLY EVERY TIME IT SNOWED OR RAINED. IT WILL ALSO NOT WANT TO ACCELERATE AND JERKS OR HESITATES AS YOU ARE DRIVING. THIS CAN IS DANGEROUS!! FORD NEEDS TO ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY AND GET THIS PROBLEM FIXED! ...

Jul 31, 2014 Seats 115,000 mi

ONCE AGAIN, FORD REFUSES TO ACKNOWLEDGE THEIR VEHICLE DEFECTS. OUR THIRD ROW REAR SEAT WILL NOT LOCK IN PLACE. THE FLOOR LATCH IS CORRODED AND BROKEN AND OUR CHILDREN CAN NO LONGER SAFELY RIDE IN OUR ONLY VEHICLE. FORD RECALLED MANY OTHER FREESTARS FOR THIS EXACT SAME PROBLEM BUT REFUSES TO INCLU...

Jul 31, 2014 Structure 115,000 mi

ONCE AGAIN, FORD REFUSES TO ACKNOWLEDGE THEIR VEHICLE DEFECTS. OUR THIRD ROW REAR SEAT WILL NOT LOCK IN PLACE. THE FLOOR LATCH IS CORRODED AND BROKEN AND OUR CHILDREN CAN NO LONGER SAFELY RIDE IN OUR ONLY VEHICLE. FORD RECALLED MANY OTHER FREESTARS FOR THIS EXACT SAME PROBLEM BUT REFUSES TO INCLU...

Jul 31, 2014 Power Train 115,000 mi

ONCE AGAIN, FORD REFUSES TO ACKNOWLEDGE THEIR VEHICLE DEFECTS. OUR THIRD ROW REAR SEAT WILL NOT LOCK IN PLACE. THE FLOOR LATCH IS CORRODED AND BROKEN AND OUR CHILDREN CAN NO LONGER SAFELY RIDE IN OUR ONLY VEHICLE. FORD RECALLED MANY OTHER FREESTARS FOR THIS EXACT SAME PROBLEM BUT REFUSES TO INCLU...

Jul 31, 2014 Seats 115,000 mi

ONCE AGAIN, FORD REFUSES TO ACKNOWLEDGE THEIR VEHICLE DEFECTS. OUR THIRD ROW REAR SEAT WILL NOT LOCK IN PLACE. THE FLOOR LATCH IS CORRODED AND BROKEN AND OUR CHILDREN CAN NO LONGER SAFELY RIDE IN OUR ONLY VEHICLE. FORD RECALLED MANY OTHER FREESTARS FOR THIS EXACT SAME PROBLEM BUT REFUSES TO INCLU...

Jul 31, 2014 Structure 115,000 mi

ONCE AGAIN, FORD REFUSES TO ACKNOWLEDGE THEIR VEHICLE DEFECTS. OUR THIRD ROW REAR SEAT WILL NOT LOCK IN PLACE. THE FLOOR LATCH IS CORRODED AND BROKEN AND OUR CHILDREN CAN NO LONGER SAFELY RIDE IN OUR ONLY VEHICLE. FORD RECALLED MANY OTHER FREESTARS FOR THIS EXACT SAME PROBLEM BUT REFUSES TO INCLU...

Jul 31, 2014 Power Train 115,000 mi

ONCE AGAIN, FORD REFUSES TO ACKNOWLEDGE THEIR VEHICLE DEFECTS. OUR THIRD ROW REAR SEAT WILL NOT LOCK IN PLACE. THE FLOOR LATCH IS CORRODED AND BROKEN AND OUR CHILDREN CAN NO LONGER SAFELY RIDE IN OUR ONLY VEHICLE. FORD RECALLED MANY OTHER FREESTARS FOR THIS EXACT SAME PROBLEM BUT REFUSES TO INCLU...

Jul 30, 2014 Power Train 140,000 mi

THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT ALL OF A SUDDEN AND WE COULD HAVE HAD A ACCIDENT AND GET HURT..THERE HAS BEEN A RECALL FOR OUR 2004 FREESTAR AND WE NEVER GOT IT BECAUSE NO ONE SENT IT OUT..WE NEED THIS VAN FIXED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE..WE ARE RETIRED AND LIVE ON A FIXED INCOME AND WE HAVE NO WAY TO GET OR ME...

Jul 30, 2014 Power Train 140,000 mi

THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT ALL OF A SUDDEN AND WE COULD HAVE HAD A ACCIDENT AND GET HURT..THERE HAS BEEN A RECALL FOR OUR 2004 FREESTAR AND WE NEVER GOT IT BECAUSE NO ONE SENT IT OUT..WE NEED THIS VAN FIXED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE..WE ARE RETIRED AND LIVE ON A FIXED INCOME AND WE HAVE NO WAY TO GET OR ME...

Jul 29, 2014 Electrical System 78,000 mi

I WAS TRAVELING ON A BUSY ROAD LAST SUNDAY. MY VAN COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN WITH NO WARNING. I HAD NO POWER STEERING OR POWER BRAKES AND WAS ALMOST REAR-ENDED. THANK GOD I MANAGED TO GET TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. I STARTED IT AGAIN AND IT HAPPENED AGAIN THREE MORE TIMES. I HAD IT TOWED TO JIM'S AUTO SERV...

Jul 29, 2014 Service Brakes 78,000 mi

I WAS TRAVELING ON A BUSY ROAD LAST SUNDAY. MY VAN COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN WITH NO WARNING. I HAD NO POWER STEERING OR POWER BRAKES AND WAS ALMOST REAR-ENDED. THANK GOD I MANAGED TO GET TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. I STARTED IT AGAIN AND IT HAPPENED AGAIN THREE MORE TIMES. I HAD IT TOWED TO JIM'S AUTO SERV...

Jul 29, 2014 Electrical System 78,000 mi

I WAS TRAVELING ON A BUSY ROAD LAST SUNDAY. MY VAN COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN WITH NO WARNING. I HAD NO POWER STEERING OR POWER BRAKES AND WAS ALMOST REAR-ENDED. THANK GOD I MANAGED TO GET TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. I STARTED IT AGAIN AND IT HAPPENED AGAIN THREE MORE TIMES. I HAD IT TOWED TO JIM'S AUTO SERV...

Jul 29, 2014 Service Brakes 78,000 mi

I WAS TRAVELING ON A BUSY ROAD LAST SUNDAY. MY VAN COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN WITH NO WARNING. I HAD NO POWER STEERING OR POWER BRAKES AND WAS ALMOST REAR-ENDED. THANK GOD I MANAGED TO GET TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. I STARTED IT AGAIN AND IT HAPPENED AGAIN THREE MORE TIMES. I HAD IT TOWED TO JIM'S AUTO SERV...

Jul 18, 2014 Power Train 140,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PARK, THE TRANSMISSION FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE TORQUE DID NOT PUMP THE FLUID, WHICH CAUSED THE TRANSMISSION TO FAIL. THE CONTACT WAS MADE AW...

Jul 18, 2014 Power Train 140,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PARK, THE TRANSMISSION FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE TORQUE DID NOT PUMP THE FLUID, WHICH CAUSED THE TRANSMISSION TO FAIL. THE CONTACT WAS MADE AW...

Jul 17, 2014 Suspension 120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A LOUD ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO REPLACED THE STABILIZER ARM AND THE FRONT BRAKES BUT THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN FOR A S...

Jul 17, 2014 Suspension 120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A LOUD ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO REPLACED THE STABILIZER ARM AND THE FRONT BRAKES BUT THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN FOR A S...

Jul 17, 2014 Power Train 110,000 mi

WE REPLACED THE TORQUE CONVERTER ABOUT A YEAR AGO, ON OUR OWN; WE WERE NOT FAMILIAR WITH THE RECALL ON THAT PART. THE VAN STARTED TO EXHIBIT SAME ISSUES A FEW WEEKS LATER. WE WENT TO THE DEALER WHERE WE LEARNED OF THE TORQUE CONVERTER RECALL. DEALER STATED THAT THIS TIME, IT WAS A BAD TRANSMISSIO...

Jul 17, 2014 Electrical System 110,000 mi

WE REPLACED THE TORQUE CONVERTER ABOUT A YEAR AGO, ON OUR OWN; WE WERE NOT FAMILIAR WITH THE RECALL ON THAT PART. THE VAN STARTED TO EXHIBIT SAME ISSUES A FEW WEEKS LATER. WE WENT TO THE DEALER WHERE WE LEARNED OF THE TORQUE CONVERTER RECALL. DEALER STATED THAT THIS TIME, IT WAS A BAD TRANSMISSIO...

Jul 17, 2014 Suspension 120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A LOUD ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO REPLACED THE STABILIZER ARM AND THE FRONT BRAKES BUT THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN FOR A S...

Jul 17, 2014 Suspension 120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A LOUD ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO REPLACED THE STABILIZER ARM AND THE FRONT BRAKES BUT THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN FOR A S...

Jul 17, 2014 Power Train 110,000 mi

WE REPLACED THE TORQUE CONVERTER ABOUT A YEAR AGO, ON OUR OWN; WE WERE NOT FAMILIAR WITH THE RECALL ON THAT PART. THE VAN STARTED TO EXHIBIT SAME ISSUES A FEW WEEKS LATER. WE WENT TO THE DEALER WHERE WE LEARNED OF THE TORQUE CONVERTER RECALL. DEALER STATED THAT THIS TIME, IT WAS A BAD TRANSMISSIO...

Jul 17, 2014 Electrical System 110,000 mi

WE REPLACED THE TORQUE CONVERTER ABOUT A YEAR AGO, ON OUR OWN; WE WERE NOT FAMILIAR WITH THE RECALL ON THAT PART. THE VAN STARTED TO EXHIBIT SAME ISSUES A FEW WEEKS LATER. WE WENT TO THE DEALER WHERE WE LEARNED OF THE TORQUE CONVERTER RECALL. DEALER STATED THAT THIS TIME, IT WAS A BAD TRANSMISSIO...

Jul 14, 2014 Engine

I JUST PURCHASED A 2004 FORD FREESTAR FROM A PRIVATE SELLER AND I WAS GETTING THE VEHICLE READY FOR INSPECTION AND SUBSEQUENTLY TAG BY REPLACING FRONT AND REAR BRAKES, TIE END ROD AND TIRES. ON HIGHWAY 495 HEADING BACK TO MECHANIC SHOP, THE ENGINE CUTTING OFF WITHOUT WARNING AND VEHICLE STALLED AND ...

Jul 14, 2014 Engine

I JUST PURCHASED A 2004 FORD FREESTAR FROM A PRIVATE SELLER AND I WAS GETTING THE VEHICLE READY FOR INSPECTION AND SUBSEQUENTLY TAG BY REPLACING FRONT AND REAR BRAKES, TIE END ROD AND TIRES. ON HIGHWAY 495 HEADING BACK TO MECHANIC SHOP, THE ENGINE CUTTING OFF WITHOUT WARNING AND VEHICLE STALLED AND ...

Jul 8, 2014 Power Train 172,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE LUNGED FORWARD VIOLENTLY AND STALLED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SHIFT INTO REVERSE OR DRIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE TORQUE CONVERTER NEEDED TO BE REPL...

Jul 8, 2014 Power Train 172,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE LUNGED FORWARD VIOLENTLY AND STALLED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SHIFT INTO REVERSE OR DRIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE TORQUE CONVERTER NEEDED TO BE REPL...

Jul 1, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY DECELERATED AND FAILED TO ACCELERATE WHEN DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND CURR...

Jul 1, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY DECELERATED AND FAILED TO ACCELERATE WHEN DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND CURR...

Jun 29, 2014 Engine Fire 96,000 mi

CAR HISTORY: THE TRANSAXLE LIGHT HAS GONE BEFORE WHEN WE TRAVEL THROUGH VT MOUNTAINS, BUT TURNING OFF THE ENGINE AND LETTING IT SIT, AND RESTARTING IT, THE LIGHT WOULD GO OFF. UPON GETTING HOME SAFETY, OUR MECHANICS DIDN'T FIND ANYTHING TO REPAIR AND SO LEFT IT BE, AND WOULD ONLY SOMETIMES SEE IT W...

Jun 29, 2014 Structure Fire 96,000 mi

CAR HISTORY: THE TRANSAXLE LIGHT HAS GONE BEFORE WHEN WE TRAVEL THROUGH VT MOUNTAINS, BUT TURNING OFF THE ENGINE AND LETTING IT SIT, AND RESTARTING IT, THE LIGHT WOULD GO OFF. UPON GETTING HOME SAFETY, OUR MECHANICS DIDN'T FIND ANYTHING TO REPAIR AND SO LEFT IT BE, AND WOULD ONLY SOMETIMES SEE IT W...

Jun 29, 2014 Power Train Fire 96,000 mi

CAR HISTORY: THE TRANSAXLE LIGHT HAS GONE BEFORE WHEN WE TRAVEL THROUGH VT MOUNTAINS, BUT TURNING OFF THE ENGINE AND LETTING IT SIT, AND RESTARTING IT, THE LIGHT WOULD GO OFF. UPON GETTING HOME SAFETY, OUR MECHANICS DIDN'T FIND ANYTHING TO REPAIR AND SO LEFT IT BE, AND WOULD ONLY SOMETIMES SEE IT W...

Jun 29, 2014 Engine Fire 96,000 mi

CAR HISTORY: THE TRANSAXLE LIGHT HAS GONE BEFORE WHEN WE TRAVEL THROUGH VT MOUNTAINS, BUT TURNING OFF THE ENGINE AND LETTING IT SIT, AND RESTARTING IT, THE LIGHT WOULD GO OFF. UPON GETTING HOME SAFETY, OUR MECHANICS DIDN'T FIND ANYTHING TO REPAIR AND SO LEFT IT BE, AND WOULD ONLY SOMETIMES SEE IT W...

Jun 29, 2014 Structure Fire 96,000 mi

CAR HISTORY: THE TRANSAXLE LIGHT HAS GONE BEFORE WHEN WE TRAVEL THROUGH VT MOUNTAINS, BUT TURNING OFF THE ENGINE AND LETTING IT SIT, AND RESTARTING IT, THE LIGHT WOULD GO OFF. UPON GETTING HOME SAFETY, OUR MECHANICS DIDN'T FIND ANYTHING TO REPAIR AND SO LEFT IT BE, AND WOULD ONLY SOMETIMES SEE IT W...

Jun 29, 2014 Power Train Fire 96,000 mi

CAR HISTORY: THE TRANSAXLE LIGHT HAS GONE BEFORE WHEN WE TRAVEL THROUGH VT MOUNTAINS, BUT TURNING OFF THE ENGINE AND LETTING IT SIT, AND RESTARTING IT, THE LIGHT WOULD GO OFF. UPON GETTING HOME SAFETY, OUR MECHANICS DIDN'T FIND ANYTHING TO REPAIR AND SO LEFT IT BE, AND WOULD ONLY SOMETIMES SEE IT W...

Jun 24, 2014 Structure 91,000 mi

THE BACK LIFT GATE ON MY 2004 FORD FREESTAR WILL NOT LATCH. THE DASHBOARD LIGHT INDICATES A DOOR IS OPEN. IT APPEARS THERE IS SOME RUST ETC IN BOTH THE MECHANISM AND THE BOTTOM STATIONARY LATCH PIECE. *TR

Jun 24, 2014 Structure 91,000 mi

THE BACK LIFT GATE ON MY 2004 FORD FREESTAR WILL NOT LATCH. THE DASHBOARD LIGHT INDICATES A DOOR IS OPEN. IT APPEARS THERE IS SOME RUST ETC IN BOTH THE MECHANISM AND THE BOTTOM STATIONARY LATCH PIECE. *TR

Jun 20, 2014 Power Train 97,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE RESTARTED AND FUNCTIONED NORMALLY HOWEVER, THE FAILURE OCCURRED TWICE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 12V006000 ( POWER TRAIN) BU...

Jun 20, 2014 Power Train 97,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE RESTARTED AND FUNCTIONED NORMALLY HOWEVER, THE FAILURE OCCURRED TWICE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 12V006000 ( POWER TRAIN) BU...

Jun 16, 2014 Power Train

2004 FORD FREESTAR. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE TORQUE CONVERTER RECALL NOTICE. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE TRANSMISSION FAILED, AS SHE WAS DRIVING. THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED TO THE DEALER. AFTER THE WORK WAS COMPLETED, THE TRANSMISSION LIGHT CONTINUED TO COME ON AND GO OFF. ALSO, TH...

Jun 16, 2014 Power Train

2004 FORD FREESTAR. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE TORQUE CONVERTER RECALL NOTICE. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE TRANSMISSION FAILED, AS SHE WAS DRIVING. THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED TO THE DEALER. AFTER THE WORK WAS COMPLETED, THE TRANSMISSION LIGHT CONTINUED TO COME ON AND GO OFF. ALSO, TH...

Jun 13, 2014 Engine

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE AND TRANS AXLE LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. IMMEDIATELY AFTER, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND WAS NOT ABLE TO BE RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN W...

Jun 13, 2014 Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE AND TRANS AXLE LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. IMMEDIATELY AFTER, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND WAS NOT ABLE TO BE RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN W...

Jun 13, 2014 Engine

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE AND TRANS AXLE LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. IMMEDIATELY AFTER, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND WAS NOT ABLE TO BE RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN W...

Jun 13, 2014 Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE AND TRANS AXLE LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. IMMEDIATELY AFTER, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND WAS NOT ABLE TO BE RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN W...

Jun 9, 2014 Power Train 130,000 mi

HELLO MY WIFE AND I WERE DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY AT 55 MPH,AND OUT OF NOWHERE THE TRANSMISSION FAILED I:E NO NOTICE JUST QUIT WORKING.WEHAD TO HAVE IT TOWED BACK TO THE NEAREST TOWN AND TO SPEND $3900 TO HAVE IT REPAIRED!!!@ MONTHS LATER IT WENT OUT AGAIN?/FORD NEEDS TO STEP UP TO THE PLATE AND REP...

Jun 9, 2014 Power Train 130,000 mi

HELLO MY WIFE AND I WERE DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY AT 55 MPH,AND OUT OF NOWHERE THE TRANSMISSION FAILED I:E NO NOTICE JUST QUIT WORKING.WEHAD TO HAVE IT TOWED BACK TO THE NEAREST TOWN AND TO SPEND $3900 TO HAVE IT REPAIRED!!!@ MONTHS LATER IT WENT OUT AGAIN?/FORD NEEDS TO STEP UP TO THE PLATE AND REP...

Jun 4, 2014 Engine 180,000 mi

IN GOOD WEATHER WITHOUT WARNING THE ENGINE STALLED IN TRAFFIC. RESTARTED, BUT THE ENGINE RAN EXTREMELY ROUGH. ALSO THE TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT GO INTO REVERSE. MANAGED TO GET TO A INDEPENDENT SERVICE SHOP. THERE THE TECHNICIAN FOUND WATER IN THE PCM. DRIED OUT PCM AND CAR RAN FINE. THEN THE TRANSMISS...

Jun 4, 2014 Power Train 180,000 mi

IN GOOD WEATHER WITHOUT WARNING THE ENGINE STALLED IN TRAFFIC. RESTARTED, BUT THE ENGINE RAN EXTREMELY ROUGH. ALSO THE TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT GO INTO REVERSE. MANAGED TO GET TO A INDEPENDENT SERVICE SHOP. THERE THE TECHNICIAN FOUND WATER IN THE PCM. DRIED OUT PCM AND CAR RAN FINE. THEN THE TRANSMISS...

Jun 4, 2014 Electrical System 180,000 mi

IN GOOD WEATHER WITHOUT WARNING THE ENGINE STALLED IN TRAFFIC. RESTARTED, BUT THE ENGINE RAN EXTREMELY ROUGH. ALSO THE TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT GO INTO REVERSE. MANAGED TO GET TO A INDEPENDENT SERVICE SHOP. THERE THE TECHNICIAN FOUND WATER IN THE PCM. DRIED OUT PCM AND CAR RAN FINE. THEN THE TRANSMISS...

Jun 4, 2014 Engine 180,000 mi

IN GOOD WEATHER WITHOUT WARNING THE ENGINE STALLED IN TRAFFIC. RESTARTED, BUT THE ENGINE RAN EXTREMELY ROUGH. ALSO THE TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT GO INTO REVERSE. MANAGED TO GET TO A INDEPENDENT SERVICE SHOP. THERE THE TECHNICIAN FOUND WATER IN THE PCM. DRIED OUT PCM AND CAR RAN FINE. THEN THE TRANSMISS...

Jun 4, 2014 Power Train 180,000 mi

IN GOOD WEATHER WITHOUT WARNING THE ENGINE STALLED IN TRAFFIC. RESTARTED, BUT THE ENGINE RAN EXTREMELY ROUGH. ALSO THE TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT GO INTO REVERSE. MANAGED TO GET TO A INDEPENDENT SERVICE SHOP. THERE THE TECHNICIAN FOUND WATER IN THE PCM. DRIED OUT PCM AND CAR RAN FINE. THEN THE TRANSMISS...

Jun 4, 2014 Electrical System 180,000 mi

IN GOOD WEATHER WITHOUT WARNING THE ENGINE STALLED IN TRAFFIC. RESTARTED, BUT THE ENGINE RAN EXTREMELY ROUGH. ALSO THE TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT GO INTO REVERSE. MANAGED TO GET TO A INDEPENDENT SERVICE SHOP. THERE THE TECHNICIAN FOUND WATER IN THE PCM. DRIED OUT PCM AND CAR RAN FINE. THEN THE TRANSMISS...

May 28, 2014 Engine

FIRST TIME;WHILE DRIVING AROUND A CURVE GOING APPROXIMATELY 40 MILES PER HOUR, THE ENGINE SHUT OFF, AND LOST POWER, AND STEERING. ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON 2ND TIME; ENGINE BUCKED AT ABOUT 40 MILES TO 50 MILES PER HOUR, THEN THE ENGINE SHUT OFF, AND LOST POWER AND STEERING. ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON 3RD TIM...

May 28, 2014 Power Train

FIRST TIME;WHILE DRIVING AROUND A CURVE GOING APPROXIMATELY 40 MILES PER HOUR, THE ENGINE SHUT OFF, AND LOST POWER, AND STEERING. ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON 2ND TIME; ENGINE BUCKED AT ABOUT 40 MILES TO 50 MILES PER HOUR, THEN THE ENGINE SHUT OFF, AND LOST POWER AND STEERING. ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON 3RD TIM...

May 28, 2014 Steering

FIRST TIME;WHILE DRIVING AROUND A CURVE GOING APPROXIMATELY 40 MILES PER HOUR, THE ENGINE SHUT OFF, AND LOST POWER, AND STEERING. ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON 2ND TIME; ENGINE BUCKED AT ABOUT 40 MILES TO 50 MILES PER HOUR, THEN THE ENGINE SHUT OFF, AND LOST POWER AND STEERING. ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON 3RD TIM...

May 28, 2014 Engine

FIRST TIME;WHILE DRIVING AROUND A CURVE GOING APPROXIMATELY 40 MILES PER HOUR, THE ENGINE SHUT OFF, AND LOST POWER, AND STEERING. ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON 2ND TIME; ENGINE BUCKED AT ABOUT 40 MILES TO 50 MILES PER HOUR, THEN THE ENGINE SHUT OFF, AND LOST POWER AND STEERING. ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON 3RD TIM...

May 28, 2014 Power Train

FIRST TIME;WHILE DRIVING AROUND A CURVE GOING APPROXIMATELY 40 MILES PER HOUR, THE ENGINE SHUT OFF, AND LOST POWER, AND STEERING. ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON 2ND TIME; ENGINE BUCKED AT ABOUT 40 MILES TO 50 MILES PER HOUR, THEN THE ENGINE SHUT OFF, AND LOST POWER AND STEERING. ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON 3RD TIM...

May 28, 2014 Steering

FIRST TIME;WHILE DRIVING AROUND A CURVE GOING APPROXIMATELY 40 MILES PER HOUR, THE ENGINE SHUT OFF, AND LOST POWER, AND STEERING. ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON 2ND TIME; ENGINE BUCKED AT ABOUT 40 MILES TO 50 MILES PER HOUR, THEN THE ENGINE SHUT OFF, AND LOST POWER AND STEERING. ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON 3RD TIM...

May 23, 2014 Visibility/wiper 94,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED TO WORK. THE FAILURE OCCURRED FOUR TIMES OVER A PERIOD OF TWO MONTHS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE SMART JUNCTION BOX NEEDED TO BE REPLACED IN O...

May 23, 2014 Visibility/wiper 94,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED TO WORK. THE FAILURE OCCURRED FOUR TIMES OVER A PERIOD OF TWO MONTHS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE SMART JUNCTION BOX NEEDED TO BE REPLACED IN O...

May 19, 2014 Suspension 76,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL WAS POSITIONED INWARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A MECHANIC, WHO STATED THAT THE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM BECAME COMPLETELY DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS BE...

May 19, 2014 Suspension 76,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL WAS POSITIONED INWARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A MECHANIC, WHO STATED THAT THE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM BECAME COMPLETELY DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS BE...

May 19, 2014 Seats 68,068 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE THIRD ROW SEAT FAILED TO LATCH INTO ITS SEATING POSITION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO STATED THAT THE THIRD ROW SEAT LATCH MOUNTING BRACKET NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER 13V081000 (SEATS) WAS...

May 19, 2014 Suspension 76,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL WAS POSITIONED INWARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A MECHANIC, WHO STATED THAT THE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM BECAME COMPLETELY DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS BE...

May 19, 2014 Suspension 76,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL WAS POSITIONED INWARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A MECHANIC, WHO STATED THAT THE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM BECAME COMPLETELY DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS BE...

May 19, 2014 Seats 68,068 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE THIRD ROW SEAT FAILED TO LATCH INTO ITS SEATING POSITION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO STATED THAT THE THIRD ROW SEAT LATCH MOUNTING BRACKET NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER 13V081000 (SEATS) WAS...

May 14, 2014 Power Train 165,000 mi

RPM'S SURGE, LOSS OF POWER WHILE DRIVING, ALREADY HAD RECALLS DONE AND STILL HAVING PROBLEMS, TRANS AXLE LIGHT COMES ON WHEN DOING HIGHWAY SPEEDS., I THINK THE RECALL NEEDS TO BE ON THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND WHERE THE MAIN COMPUTER IS LOCATED. THE MAIN COMPUTER IS RIGHT BENEATH THE AWNING FOR THE W...

May 14, 2014 Electrical System 165,000 mi

RPM'S SURGE, LOSS OF POWER WHILE DRIVING, ALREADY HAD RECALLS DONE AND STILL HAVING PROBLEMS, TRANS AXLE LIGHT COMES ON WHEN DOING HIGHWAY SPEEDS., I THINK THE RECALL NEEDS TO BE ON THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND WHERE THE MAIN COMPUTER IS LOCATED. THE MAIN COMPUTER IS RIGHT BENEATH THE AWNING FOR THE W...

May 14, 2014 Power Train 165,000 mi

RPM'S SURGE, LOSS OF POWER WHILE DRIVING, ALREADY HAD RECALLS DONE AND STILL HAVING PROBLEMS, TRANS AXLE LIGHT COMES ON WHEN DOING HIGHWAY SPEEDS., I THINK THE RECALL NEEDS TO BE ON THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND WHERE THE MAIN COMPUTER IS LOCATED. THE MAIN COMPUTER IS RIGHT BENEATH THE AWNING FOR THE W...

May 14, 2014 Electrical System 165,000 mi

RPM'S SURGE, LOSS OF POWER WHILE DRIVING, ALREADY HAD RECALLS DONE AND STILL HAVING PROBLEMS, TRANS AXLE LIGHT COMES ON WHEN DOING HIGHWAY SPEEDS., I THINK THE RECALL NEEDS TO BE ON THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND WHERE THE MAIN COMPUTER IS LOCATED. THE MAIN COMPUTER IS RIGHT BENEATH THE AWNING FOR THE W...

May 12, 2014 Wheels

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE CONTACT SUDDENLY HEARD A LOUD BOOM FOLLOWED BY A BURNING RUBBER SMELL COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT FRANTICLY PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND FIRST THOUGHT SHE HAD A FLAT TIRE BUT UPON INSPEC...

May 12, 2014 Wheels

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE CONTACT SUDDENLY HEARD A LOUD BOOM FOLLOWED BY A BURNING RUBBER SMELL COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT FRANTICLY PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND FIRST THOUGHT SHE HAD A FLAT TIRE BUT UPON INSPEC...

May 11, 2014 Engine 139,300 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE MOTOR STALLS, TWICE IS CUT OFF, THE OTHER 2 TIMES IS SPUTTERED AND JERKED BUT FINALLY STARTED BACK TO NORMAL. ALMOST GOT HIT TWICE BECAUSE OF MOTOR STALLING. OUR CHARITY (WWW.DONATECCA.ORG) BOUGHT THE CAR IN FEB 2014, SINCE THEN THERE HAS BEEN A LOUD GURGLING SOUND COMING FROM...

May 11, 2014 Engine 139,300 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE MOTOR STALLS, TWICE IS CUT OFF, THE OTHER 2 TIMES IS SPUTTERED AND JERKED BUT FINALLY STARTED BACK TO NORMAL. ALMOST GOT HIT TWICE BECAUSE OF MOTOR STALLING. OUR CHARITY (WWW.DONATECCA.ORG) BOUGHT THE CAR IN FEB 2014, SINCE THEN THERE HAS BEEN A LOUD GURGLING SOUND COMING FROM...

May 9, 2014 Latches/locks/linkages 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR HATCH DOOR WOULD NOT OPEN MANUALLY. THE HATCH BUTTON THAT OPENED THE DOOR WOULD ONLY OPERATE INTERMITTENTLY. A PRIVATE MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THAT THE DOOR LOCKING DEVICES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THERE WERE NO REPAIRS COMPLE...

May 9, 2014 Latches/locks/linkages 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR HATCH DOOR WOULD NOT OPEN MANUALLY. THE HATCH BUTTON THAT OPENED THE DOOR WOULD ONLY OPERATE INTERMITTENTLY. A PRIVATE MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THAT THE DOOR LOCKING DEVICES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THERE WERE NO REPAIRS COMPLE...

Apr 24, 2014 Power Train 50,000 mi

PROBLEMS WITH ENGINE SINCE 2005 WITH JERKING, SPUTTERING, ENGINE LOCKUP. TRANSMISSION LOCKS AND JERKS, AIRCONDITIONER STOPPED COOLING AND WON'T HOLD FREON. ELECTRICAL ISSUES ALSO......HAS A MIND OF ITS OWN! SEVERAL TRIP TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP, WAS TOLD "COULD NOT DIAGNOSE, BRING IT BACK IF IT DOES ...

Apr 24, 2014 Electrical System 50,000 mi

PROBLEMS WITH ENGINE SINCE 2005 WITH JERKING, SPUTTERING, ENGINE LOCKUP. TRANSMISSION LOCKS AND JERKS, AIRCONDITIONER STOPPED COOLING AND WON'T HOLD FREON. ELECTRICAL ISSUES ALSO......HAS A MIND OF ITS OWN! SEVERAL TRIP TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP, WAS TOLD "COULD NOT DIAGNOSE, BRING IT BACK IF IT DOES ...

Apr 24, 2014 Engine 50,000 mi

PROBLEMS WITH ENGINE SINCE 2005 WITH JERKING, SPUTTERING, ENGINE LOCKUP. TRANSMISSION LOCKS AND JERKS, AIRCONDITIONER STOPPED COOLING AND WON'T HOLD FREON. ELECTRICAL ISSUES ALSO......HAS A MIND OF ITS OWN! SEVERAL TRIP TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP, WAS TOLD "COULD NOT DIAGNOSE, BRING IT BACK IF IT DOES ...

Apr 24, 2014 Power Train 50,000 mi

PROBLEMS WITH ENGINE SINCE 2005 WITH JERKING, SPUTTERING, ENGINE LOCKUP. TRANSMISSION LOCKS AND JERKS, AIRCONDITIONER STOPPED COOLING AND WON'T HOLD FREON. ELECTRICAL ISSUES ALSO......HAS A MIND OF ITS OWN! SEVERAL TRIP TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP, WAS TOLD "COULD NOT DIAGNOSE, BRING IT BACK IF IT DOES ...

Apr 24, 2014 Electrical System 50,000 mi

PROBLEMS WITH ENGINE SINCE 2005 WITH JERKING, SPUTTERING, ENGINE LOCKUP. TRANSMISSION LOCKS AND JERKS, AIRCONDITIONER STOPPED COOLING AND WON'T HOLD FREON. ELECTRICAL ISSUES ALSO......HAS A MIND OF ITS OWN! SEVERAL TRIP TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP, WAS TOLD "COULD NOT DIAGNOSE, BRING IT BACK IF IT DOES ...

Apr 24, 2014 Engine 50,000 mi

PROBLEMS WITH ENGINE SINCE 2005 WITH JERKING, SPUTTERING, ENGINE LOCKUP. TRANSMISSION LOCKS AND JERKS, AIRCONDITIONER STOPPED COOLING AND WON'T HOLD FREON. ELECTRICAL ISSUES ALSO......HAS A MIND OF ITS OWN! SEVERAL TRIP TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP, WAS TOLD "COULD NOT DIAGNOSE, BRING IT BACK IF IT DOES ...

Apr 17, 2014 Unknown Or Other

THE VAN WON'T START IN THE MORNING WHEN LEFT OVERNIGHT. I HAVE BROUGHT A NEW BATTERY AND ALTERNATOR STILL WON'T START. HAVE TO JUMP START THE VAN IN THE MORNING. *TT

Apr 17, 2014 Unknown Or Other

THE VAN WON'T START IN THE MORNING WHEN LEFT OVERNIGHT. I HAVE BROUGHT A NEW BATTERY AND ALTERNATOR STILL WON'T START. HAVE TO JUMP START THE VAN IN THE MORNING. *TT

Apr 13, 2014 Power Train 90,000 mi

IN NOVEMBER OF 2013, OUR 2004 FORD FREESTAR QUIT WORKING. YES, WE HAD THE TORQUE CONVERTER RECALLED AND PUT ON BACK WHEN THEY HAD THAT RECALL. NOVEMBER WAS THE FIRST TIME WE HAD THIS HAPPEN TO OUR CAR. IT WAS RAINING, AND OUR CAR WOULD NOT GO INTO GEAR, IT QUIT WORKING. WHAT MADE THIS BAD IS THAT IT...

Apr 13, 2014 Engine 90,000 mi

IN NOVEMBER OF 2013, OUR 2004 FORD FREESTAR QUIT WORKING. YES, WE HAD THE TORQUE CONVERTER RECALLED AND PUT ON BACK WHEN THEY HAD THAT RECALL. NOVEMBER WAS THE FIRST TIME WE HAD THIS HAPPEN TO OUR CAR. IT WAS RAINING, AND OUR CAR WOULD NOT GO INTO GEAR, IT QUIT WORKING. WHAT MADE THIS BAD IS THAT IT...

Apr 13, 2014 Electrical System 90,000 mi

IN NOVEMBER OF 2013, OUR 2004 FORD FREESTAR QUIT WORKING. YES, WE HAD THE TORQUE CONVERTER RECALLED AND PUT ON BACK WHEN THEY HAD THAT RECALL. NOVEMBER WAS THE FIRST TIME WE HAD THIS HAPPEN TO OUR CAR. IT WAS RAINING, AND OUR CAR WOULD NOT GO INTO GEAR, IT QUIT WORKING. WHAT MADE THIS BAD IS THAT IT...

Apr 13, 2014 Power Train 90,000 mi

IN NOVEMBER OF 2013, OUR 2004 FORD FREESTAR QUIT WORKING. YES, WE HAD THE TORQUE CONVERTER RECALLED AND PUT ON BACK WHEN THEY HAD THAT RECALL. NOVEMBER WAS THE FIRST TIME WE HAD THIS HAPPEN TO OUR CAR. IT WAS RAINING, AND OUR CAR WOULD NOT GO INTO GEAR, IT QUIT WORKING. WHAT MADE THIS BAD IS THAT IT...

Apr 13, 2014 Engine 90,000 mi

IN NOVEMBER OF 2013, OUR 2004 FORD FREESTAR QUIT WORKING. YES, WE HAD THE TORQUE CONVERTER RECALLED AND PUT ON BACK WHEN THEY HAD THAT RECALL. NOVEMBER WAS THE FIRST TIME WE HAD THIS HAPPEN TO OUR CAR. IT WAS RAINING, AND OUR CAR WOULD NOT GO INTO GEAR, IT QUIT WORKING. WHAT MADE THIS BAD IS THAT IT...

Apr 13, 2014 Electrical System 90,000 mi

IN NOVEMBER OF 2013, OUR 2004 FORD FREESTAR QUIT WORKING. YES, WE HAD THE TORQUE CONVERTER RECALLED AND PUT ON BACK WHEN THEY HAD THAT RECALL. NOVEMBER WAS THE FIRST TIME WE HAD THIS HAPPEN TO OUR CAR. IT WAS RAINING, AND OUR CAR WOULD NOT GO INTO GEAR, IT QUIT WORKING. WHAT MADE THIS BAD IS THAT IT...

Apr 7, 2014 Power Train

2004 FORD FREESTAR. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO TRANSMISSION TORQUE CONVERTER RECALL NOTICE. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED PRIOR TO THE RECALL, THE TORQUE CONVERTER FAILED. THE REPAIR COST WAS $1,180.83. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED REIMBURSEMENT. THE CONSUMER ASKED THE DEALER WAS THE PART INSTALLED DEFEC...

Apr 7, 2014 Seats 95,000 mi

I HAVE A 2004 FORD FREESTAR THAT HAS THIS EXACT PROBLEM 13V081000. I CALLED THE DEALER AND SINCE I'M IN KANSAS THEY WILL NOT TAKE CARE OF THE REPAIRS. I HAVE PHOTOS AND THIS IS EXACTLY WHAT IS DESCRIBED IN THE RECALL. MY BACK SEAT CANNOT LOCK FORWARD. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE. CAN YOU PLEASE HELP. *T...

Apr 7, 2014 Power Train

2004 FORD FREESTAR. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO TRANSMISSION TORQUE CONVERTER RECALL NOTICE. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED PRIOR TO THE RECALL, THE TORQUE CONVERTER FAILED. THE REPAIR COST WAS $1,180.83. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED REIMBURSEMENT. THE CONSUMER ASKED THE DEALER WAS THE PART INSTALLED DEFEC...

Apr 7, 2014 Seats 95,000 mi

I HAVE A 2004 FORD FREESTAR THAT HAS THIS EXACT PROBLEM 13V081000. I CALLED THE DEALER AND SINCE I'M IN KANSAS THEY WILL NOT TAKE CARE OF THE REPAIRS. I HAVE PHOTOS AND THIS IS EXACTLY WHAT IS DESCRIBED IN THE RECALL. MY BACK SEAT CANNOT LOCK FORWARD. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE. CAN YOU PLEASE HELP. *T...

Apr 2, 2014 Power Train 166,000 mi

WIFE WENT TO MAKE A LEFT TURN AT 2 STATE HIGHWAY INTERSECTION. UPON ACCELERATING THE VAN FAILED TO MOVE CAUSING HER TO BE STRANDED IN THE MIDDLE OF THIS BUSY INTERSECTION. SEVERAL ATTEMPTS OF SHIFTING FINALLY MADE IT INTO PARKING LOT. TOWED VEHICLE TO TRANSMISSION SHOP TO BE TOLD IT IS THE TORQUE CO...

Apr 2, 2014 Seats 147,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V081000 (SEATS) AND WAS CONCERNED FOR HER SAFETY BECAUSE THE DEALER STATED THAT THE PARTS WERE NO LONGER AVAILABLE AND IN ORDER TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE, THEY WOULD NEED TO EITHER ...

Apr 2, 2014 Power Train 166,000 mi

WIFE WENT TO MAKE A LEFT TURN AT 2 STATE HIGHWAY INTERSECTION. UPON ACCELERATING THE VAN FAILED TO MOVE CAUSING HER TO BE STRANDED IN THE MIDDLE OF THIS BUSY INTERSECTION. SEVERAL ATTEMPTS OF SHIFTING FINALLY MADE IT INTO PARKING LOT. TOWED VEHICLE TO TRANSMISSION SHOP TO BE TOLD IT IS THE TORQUE CO...

Apr 2, 2014 Seats 147,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V081000 (SEATS) AND WAS CONCERNED FOR HER SAFETY BECAUSE THE DEALER STATED THAT THE PARTS WERE NO LONGER AVAILABLE AND IN ORDER TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE, THEY WOULD NEED TO EITHER ...

Mar 31, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 84,200 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE WHEN SUDDENLY WITHOUT WARNING THE TRANSMISSION WAS NO LONGER ENGAGED AND IT RESULTED IN COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER AND I HAD TO COAST TO A STOP IN FREEWAY TRAFFIC AND TRY TO GET TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD IN TIME. SEMI TRUCKS WERE WHIZZING PAST ME AT 75 MPH. I BOUGHT THIS VE...

Mar 31, 2014 Power Train 84,200 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE WHEN SUDDENLY WITHOUT WARNING THE TRANSMISSION WAS NO LONGER ENGAGED AND IT RESULTED IN COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER AND I HAD TO COAST TO A STOP IN FREEWAY TRAFFIC AND TRY TO GET TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD IN TIME. SEMI TRUCKS WERE WHIZZING PAST ME AT 75 MPH. I BOUGHT THIS VE...

Mar 31, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 84,200 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE WHEN SUDDENLY WITHOUT WARNING THE TRANSMISSION WAS NO LONGER ENGAGED AND IT RESULTED IN COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER AND I HAD TO COAST TO A STOP IN FREEWAY TRAFFIC AND TRY TO GET TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD IN TIME. SEMI TRUCKS WERE WHIZZING PAST ME AT 75 MPH. I BOUGHT THIS VE...

Mar 31, 2014 Power Train 84,200 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE WHEN SUDDENLY WITHOUT WARNING THE TRANSMISSION WAS NO LONGER ENGAGED AND IT RESULTED IN COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER AND I HAD TO COAST TO A STOP IN FREEWAY TRAFFIC AND TRY TO GET TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD IN TIME. SEMI TRUCKS WERE WHIZZING PAST ME AT 75 MPH. I BOUGHT THIS VE...

Mar 19, 2014 Electrical System 127,761 mi

PCM MODULE GOT WATER IN IT. HAD IT REPLACED BY DEALER, CHARGED 765.02. NOW 14 MONTHS LATER CAR BACK IN DEALER FOR SAME ISSUE AND THEIR ONE YEAR SERVICE WARRANTY HAS EXPIRED. ABOUT READY TO SPEND ANOTHER 800.00 TO FIX. OBVIOUSLY A DESIGN FLAW, NO QUESTION ABOUT IT. *TR

Mar 19, 2014 Electrical System 127,761 mi

PCM MODULE GOT WATER IN IT. HAD IT REPLACED BY DEALER, CHARGED 765.02. NOW 14 MONTHS LATER CAR BACK IN DEALER FOR SAME ISSUE AND THEIR ONE YEAR SERVICE WARRANTY HAS EXPIRED. ABOUT READY TO SPEND ANOTHER 800.00 TO FIX. OBVIOUSLY A DESIGN FLAW, NO QUESTION ABOUT IT. *TR

Feb 13, 2014 Power Train 126,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION WOULD INDEPENDENTLY SWITCH GEARS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE...

Feb 13, 2014 Power Train 126,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION WOULD INDEPENDENTLY SWITCH GEARS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE...

Feb 12, 2014 Fuel System, Gasoline 117,000 mi

JUST PURCHASED THIS USED 2004 FREESTAR. WITHIN DAYS THE ENGINE WOULD FAIL WHILE DRIVING. TRANSMISSION SHIFTING ISSUES. NOT STARTING. ETC.. HAD TRANSMISSION REPLACED BEFORE KNOWING OF RECALL ON THAT ITEM. STILL HAD THE ISSUES. PULLED OUT PCM AND IT WAS FILLED WITH WATER. INSTALLED NEW ONE. I...

Feb 12, 2014 Power Train 117,000 mi

JUST PURCHASED THIS USED 2004 FREESTAR. WITHIN DAYS THE ENGINE WOULD FAIL WHILE DRIVING. TRANSMISSION SHIFTING ISSUES. NOT STARTING. ETC.. HAD TRANSMISSION REPLACED BEFORE KNOWING OF RECALL ON THAT ITEM. STILL HAD THE ISSUES. PULLED OUT PCM AND IT WAS FILLED WITH WATER. INSTALLED NEW ONE. I...

Feb 12, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 117,000 mi

JUST PURCHASED THIS USED 2004 FREESTAR. WITHIN DAYS THE ENGINE WOULD FAIL WHILE DRIVING. TRANSMISSION SHIFTING ISSUES. NOT STARTING. ETC.. HAD TRANSMISSION REPLACED BEFORE KNOWING OF RECALL ON THAT ITEM. STILL HAD THE ISSUES. PULLED OUT PCM AND IT WAS FILLED WITH WATER. INSTALLED NEW ONE. I...

Feb 12, 2014 Fuel System, Gasoline 117,000 mi

JUST PURCHASED THIS USED 2004 FREESTAR. WITHIN DAYS THE ENGINE WOULD FAIL WHILE DRIVING. TRANSMISSION SHIFTING ISSUES. NOT STARTING. ETC.. HAD TRANSMISSION REPLACED BEFORE KNOWING OF RECALL ON THAT ITEM. STILL HAD THE ISSUES. PULLED OUT PCM AND IT WAS FILLED WITH WATER. INSTALLED NEW ONE. I...

Feb 12, 2014 Power Train 117,000 mi

JUST PURCHASED THIS USED 2004 FREESTAR. WITHIN DAYS THE ENGINE WOULD FAIL WHILE DRIVING. TRANSMISSION SHIFTING ISSUES. NOT STARTING. ETC.. HAD TRANSMISSION REPLACED BEFORE KNOWING OF RECALL ON THAT ITEM. STILL HAD THE ISSUES. PULLED OUT PCM AND IT WAS FILLED WITH WATER. INSTALLED NEW ONE. I...

Feb 12, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 117,000 mi

JUST PURCHASED THIS USED 2004 FREESTAR. WITHIN DAYS THE ENGINE WOULD FAIL WHILE DRIVING. TRANSMISSION SHIFTING ISSUES. NOT STARTING. ETC.. HAD TRANSMISSION REPLACED BEFORE KNOWING OF RECALL ON THAT ITEM. STILL HAD THE ISSUES. PULLED OUT PCM AND IT WAS FILLED WITH WATER. INSTALLED NEW ONE. I...

Jan 21, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 112,000 mi

I RECEIVED RECALL ON MY FREESTAR IN 2012, ON THE TORQUE CONVERTER, IT WAS FIXED BUT HAD STARTED TO SLIP SHORTLY AFTER GETTING IT FIXED. 16 MONTHS LATER I FOUND MYSELF WITHOUT ANY POWER. I TOOK IT TO SHOP AND WAS TOLD IT WAS ON RECALL BUT SINCE I HAD IT FIXED 16 MONTHS PRIOR THAT IT NO LONGER WAS WAR...

Jan 21, 2014 Power Train 112,000 mi

I RECEIVED RECALL ON MY FREESTAR IN 2012, ON THE TORQUE CONVERTER, IT WAS FIXED BUT HAD STARTED TO SLIP SHORTLY AFTER GETTING IT FIXED. 16 MONTHS LATER I FOUND MYSELF WITHOUT ANY POWER. I TOOK IT TO SHOP AND WAS TOLD IT WAS ON RECALL BUT SINCE I HAD IT FIXED 16 MONTHS PRIOR THAT IT NO LONGER WAS WAR...

Jan 21, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 112,000 mi

I RECEIVED RECALL ON MY FREESTAR IN 2012, ON THE TORQUE CONVERTER, IT WAS FIXED BUT HAD STARTED TO SLIP SHORTLY AFTER GETTING IT FIXED. 16 MONTHS LATER I FOUND MYSELF WITHOUT ANY POWER. I TOOK IT TO SHOP AND WAS TOLD IT WAS ON RECALL BUT SINCE I HAD IT FIXED 16 MONTHS PRIOR THAT IT NO LONGER WAS WAR...

Jan 21, 2014 Power Train 112,000 mi

I RECEIVED RECALL ON MY FREESTAR IN 2012, ON THE TORQUE CONVERTER, IT WAS FIXED BUT HAD STARTED TO SLIP SHORTLY AFTER GETTING IT FIXED. 16 MONTHS LATER I FOUND MYSELF WITHOUT ANY POWER. I TOOK IT TO SHOP AND WAS TOLD IT WAS ON RECALL BUT SINCE I HAD IT FIXED 16 MONTHS PRIOR THAT IT NO LONGER WAS WAR...

Jan 14, 2014 Power Train 90,945 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 12V006000 (POWER TRAIN). THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER THE REPAIRS AND ATTEMPTING TO SHIFT INTO DRIVE, THERE WAS A SUDDEN LOSS OF ENGINE POWER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEAL...

Jan 14, 2014 Power Train 90,945 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 12V006000 (POWER TRAIN). THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER THE REPAIRS AND ATTEMPTING TO SHIFT INTO DRIVE, THERE WAS A SUDDEN LOSS OF ENGINE POWER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEAL...

Jan 14, 2014 Power Train 90,945 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 12V006000 (POWER TRAIN). THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER THE REPAIRS AND ATTEMPTING TO SHIFT INTO DRIVE, THERE WAS A SUDDEN LOSS OF ENGINE POWER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEAL...

Jan 14, 2014 Power Train 90,945 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 12V006000 (POWER TRAIN). THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER THE REPAIRS AND ATTEMPTING TO SHIFT INTO DRIVE, THERE WAS A SUDDEN LOSS OF ENGINE POWER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEAL...

Dec 26, 2013 Power Train 145,000 mi

TOOK VAN INTO DEALERSHIP PER RECALL FOR TORQUE CONVERTER. RECEIVED VEHICLE BACK 3 WEEKS LATER. HEARD A TICKING NOISE THAT PROGRESSIVELY GOT WORST. MADE A APPOINTMENT TO RETURN VEHICLE TO DEALER AND THE TRANSMISSION COMPLETELY WENT OUT AS DESCRIBED IN RECALL. NO GEAR ENGAGEMENT IN ANY GEAR FORWARD OR...

Dec 26, 2013 Power Train 145,000 mi

TOOK VAN INTO DEALERSHIP PER RECALL FOR TORQUE CONVERTER. RECEIVED VEHICLE BACK 3 WEEKS LATER. HEARD A TICKING NOISE THAT PROGRESSIVELY GOT WORST. MADE A APPOINTMENT TO RETURN VEHICLE TO DEALER AND THE TRANSMISSION COMPLETELY WENT OUT AS DESCRIBED IN RECALL. NO GEAR ENGAGEMENT IN ANY GEAR FORWARD OR...

Dec 20, 2013 Engine 80,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 40 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AND PERFORMED NORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR INSPECTION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE APPROXIMAT...

Dec 20, 2013 Engine 80,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 40 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AND PERFORMED NORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR INSPECTION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE APPROXIMAT...

Dec 19, 2013 Engine Crash 15,000 mi

PURCHASED USED VEHICLE FROM MARSHALL USED CARS IN SACRAMENTO, CA, WHERE RESIDE CURRENTLY. PURCHASED 05/2011, PAID FULL NO LOAN AT TIME OF PURCHASE. PURCHASED ADD. EXT. WARRANTY WHICH WAS 6MONTHS. FROM THE DOS TIL PRESENT DATE; I HAVE PAID, AND WAS MISLEAD IN ALL THE INSURANCE COVERING MAJOR DEFECTS,...

Dec 19, 2013 Power Train Crash 15,000 mi

PURCHASED USED VEHICLE FROM MARSHALL USED CARS IN SACRAMENTO, CA, WHERE RESIDE CURRENTLY. PURCHASED 05/2011, PAID FULL NO LOAN AT TIME OF PURCHASE. PURCHASED ADD. EXT. WARRANTY WHICH WAS 6MONTHS. FROM THE DOS TIL PRESENT DATE; I HAVE PAID, AND WAS MISLEAD IN ALL THE INSURANCE COVERING MAJOR DEFECTS,...

Dec 19, 2013 Fuel System, Gasoline Crash 15,000 mi

PURCHASED USED VEHICLE FROM MARSHALL USED CARS IN SACRAMENTO, CA, WHERE RESIDE CURRENTLY. PURCHASED 05/2011, PAID FULL NO LOAN AT TIME OF PURCHASE. PURCHASED ADD. EXT. WARRANTY WHICH WAS 6MONTHS. FROM THE DOS TIL PRESENT DATE; I HAVE PAID, AND WAS MISLEAD IN ALL THE INSURANCE COVERING MAJOR DEFECTS,...

Dec 19, 2013 Engine Crash 15,000 mi

PURCHASED USED VEHICLE FROM MARSHALL USED CARS IN SACRAMENTO, CA, WHERE RESIDE CURRENTLY. PURCHASED 05/2011, PAID FULL NO LOAN AT TIME OF PURCHASE. PURCHASED ADD. EXT. WARRANTY WHICH WAS 6MONTHS. FROM THE DOS TIL PRESENT DATE; I HAVE PAID, AND WAS MISLEAD IN ALL THE INSURANCE COVERING MAJOR DEFECTS,...

Dec 19, 2013 Power Train Crash 15,000 mi

PURCHASED USED VEHICLE FROM MARSHALL USED CARS IN SACRAMENTO, CA, WHERE RESIDE CURRENTLY. PURCHASED 05/2011, PAID FULL NO LOAN AT TIME OF PURCHASE. PURCHASED ADD. EXT. WARRANTY WHICH WAS 6MONTHS. FROM THE DOS TIL PRESENT DATE; I HAVE PAID, AND WAS MISLEAD IN ALL THE INSURANCE COVERING MAJOR DEFECTS,...

Dec 19, 2013 Fuel System, Gasoline Crash 15,000 mi

PURCHASED USED VEHICLE FROM MARSHALL USED CARS IN SACRAMENTO, CA, WHERE RESIDE CURRENTLY. PURCHASED 05/2011, PAID FULL NO LOAN AT TIME OF PURCHASE. PURCHASED ADD. EXT. WARRANTY WHICH WAS 6MONTHS. FROM THE DOS TIL PRESENT DATE; I HAVE PAID, AND WAS MISLEAD IN ALL THE INSURANCE COVERING MAJOR DEFECTS,...

Dec 6, 2013 Power Train 137,748 mi

VEHICLE BEGAN TO LURCH, AND LOSE PULLING POWER. ENGINE CONTINUED TO RUN, BUT VEHICLE HAD MOMENTS OF LOSS OF PULLING POWER. RPM CONTINUED TO REMAIN THE SAME. *TR

Dec 6, 2013 Power Train 137,748 mi

VEHICLE BEGAN TO LURCH, AND LOSE PULLING POWER. ENGINE CONTINUED TO RUN, BUT VEHICLE HAD MOMENTS OF LOSS OF PULLING POWER. RPM CONTINUED TO REMAIN THE SAME. *TR

Dec 3, 2013 Power Train 55,572 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY ENGAGED INTO NEUTRAL CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE WAS RECURRING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE AND HAD NOT BEEN INSPECTED O...

Dec 3, 2013 Electrical System 127,102 mi

DRIVING SOUTH ON I 75,RETURNING FROM A WEEK'S VACATION, IN MEDIUM SATURDAY TRAFFIC THE CAR STARTED TO ACT UP. LIGHTS, WARNING LIGHTS, GAUGES, EVEN THE TEMPERATURE AND COMPASS STARTED FLASHING AND GOING ON AND OFF. THERE WAS AN EXIT A MILE AHEAD WHEN THE ENGINE DIED, RIGHT IN FRONT OF A SEMI. I HAD T...

Dec 3, 2013 Engine 127,102 mi

DRIVING SOUTH ON I 75,RETURNING FROM A WEEK'S VACATION, IN MEDIUM SATURDAY TRAFFIC THE CAR STARTED TO ACT UP. LIGHTS, WARNING LIGHTS, GAUGES, EVEN THE TEMPERATURE AND COMPASS STARTED FLASHING AND GOING ON AND OFF. THERE WAS AN EXIT A MILE AHEAD WHEN THE ENGINE DIED, RIGHT IN FRONT OF A SEMI. I HAD T...

Dec 3, 2013 Power Train 55,572 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY ENGAGED INTO NEUTRAL CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE WAS RECURRING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE AND HAD NOT BEEN INSPECTED O...

Dec 3, 2013 Electrical System 127,102 mi

DRIVING SOUTH ON I 75,RETURNING FROM A WEEK'S VACATION, IN MEDIUM SATURDAY TRAFFIC THE CAR STARTED TO ACT UP. LIGHTS, WARNING LIGHTS, GAUGES, EVEN THE TEMPERATURE AND COMPASS STARTED FLASHING AND GOING ON AND OFF. THERE WAS AN EXIT A MILE AHEAD WHEN THE ENGINE DIED, RIGHT IN FRONT OF A SEMI. I HAD T...

Dec 3, 2013 Engine 127,102 mi

DRIVING SOUTH ON I 75,RETURNING FROM A WEEK'S VACATION, IN MEDIUM SATURDAY TRAFFIC THE CAR STARTED TO ACT UP. LIGHTS, WARNING LIGHTS, GAUGES, EVEN THE TEMPERATURE AND COMPASS STARTED FLASHING AND GOING ON AND OFF. THERE WAS AN EXIT A MILE AHEAD WHEN THE ENGINE DIED, RIGHT IN FRONT OF A SEMI. I HAD T...

Nov 25, 2013 Electrical System 100,000 mi

ALMOST EVERY TIME WE START THE VAN, THE ODOMETER HAS ALL DASHES THROUGH THE READING AND THE SPEEDOMETER WILL NOT WORK. AFTER RESTARTING THE VAN SOMETIMES SEVERAL TIMES IT FIXES ITSELF. THE PROBLEM HAS BEEN GETTING PROGRESSIVELY WORSE. I HAVE BEEN SEEING A LOT OF INFORMATION IN FORUMS ABOUT WATER GET...

Nov 25, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 100,000 mi

ALMOST EVERY TIME WE START THE VAN, THE ODOMETER HAS ALL DASHES THROUGH THE READING AND THE SPEEDOMETER WILL NOT WORK. AFTER RESTARTING THE VAN SOMETIMES SEVERAL TIMES IT FIXES ITSELF. THE PROBLEM HAS BEEN GETTING PROGRESSIVELY WORSE. I HAVE BEEN SEEING A LOT OF INFORMATION IN FORUMS ABOUT WATER GET...

Nov 25, 2013 Engine 100,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 100,5...

Nov 25, 2013 Electrical System 100,000 mi

ALMOST EVERY TIME WE START THE VAN, THE ODOMETER HAS ALL DASHES THROUGH THE READING AND THE SPEEDOMETER WILL NOT WORK. AFTER RESTARTING THE VAN SOMETIMES SEVERAL TIMES IT FIXES ITSELF. THE PROBLEM HAS BEEN GETTING PROGRESSIVELY WORSE. I HAVE BEEN SEEING A LOT OF INFORMATION IN FORUMS ABOUT WATER GET...

Nov 25, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 100,000 mi

ALMOST EVERY TIME WE START THE VAN, THE ODOMETER HAS ALL DASHES THROUGH THE READING AND THE SPEEDOMETER WILL NOT WORK. AFTER RESTARTING THE VAN SOMETIMES SEVERAL TIMES IT FIXES ITSELF. THE PROBLEM HAS BEEN GETTING PROGRESSIVELY WORSE. I HAVE BEEN SEEING A LOT OF INFORMATION IN FORUMS ABOUT WATER GET...

Nov 25, 2013 Engine 100,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 100,5...

Nov 22, 2013 Power Train 76,956 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT TRANSMISSION SPECIALIST, WHO INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE TORQUE CONVERTER WAS DEFECTIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED....

Nov 22, 2013 Power Train 76,956 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT TRANSMISSION SPECIALIST, WHO INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE TORQUE CONVERTER WAS DEFECTIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED....

Nov 7, 2013 Power Train 145,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRANS AXLE WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH SOLENOID WAS DEFECTIVE. AS A RESULT, THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REBUILT AND THE TORQUE CONVE...

Nov 7, 2013 Power Train 145,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRANS AXLE WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH SOLENOID WAS DEFECTIVE. AS A RESULT, THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REBUILT AND THE TORQUE CONVE...

Nov 1, 2013 Seats 82,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE THIRD SEAT ANCHOR POINT BROKE SENDING THE SEAT FORWARD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER INSPECTING THE VEHICLE HE NOTICED THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO CORROSION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTI...

Nov 1, 2013 Seats 82,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE THIRD SEAT ANCHOR POINT BROKE SENDING THE SEAT FORWARD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER INSPECTING THE VEHICLE HE NOTICED THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO CORROSION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTI...

Oct 24, 2013 Visibility 101,000 mi

AFTER DRIVING TO THE STORE WITH MY KIDS I OPENED THE DRIVERSIDE SLIDING DOOR TO GET MY KIDS OUT. THE REAR QUARTER WINDOW EXPLODED. I COULD NOT FIND ANYWHERE WHERE THAT IT MADE CONTACT. NOW THEIR IS GLASS EMBEDDED IN CARSEATS AND CHILD SAFETY SEATS. *TR

Oct 24, 2013 Visibility 101,000 mi

AFTER DRIVING TO THE STORE WITH MY KIDS I OPENED THE DRIVERSIDE SLIDING DOOR TO GET MY KIDS OUT. THE REAR QUARTER WINDOW EXPLODED. I COULD NOT FIND ANYWHERE WHERE THAT IT MADE CONTACT. NOW THEIR IS GLASS EMBEDDED IN CARSEATS AND CHILD SAFETY SEATS. *TR

Oct 16, 2013 Service Brakes 75,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE FRONT WHEELS WOULD EXHIBIT A LOUD, ABNORMAL NOISE. THE NOISE WAS MOST PROMINENT WHEN THE CONTACT WAS ATTEMPTING A TURN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE ROT...

Oct 16, 2013 Service Brakes 75,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE FRONT WHEELS WOULD EXHIBIT A LOUD, ABNORMAL NOISE. THE NOISE WAS MOST PROMINENT WHEN THE CONTACT WAS ATTEMPTING A TURN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE ROT...

Oct 11, 2013 Fuel System, Gasoline 205,000 mi

I CURRENTLY OWN A 2004 FORD FREESTAR MINIVAN. I HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING START PROBLEMS FOR A COUPLE OF WEEKS NOW. I DROVE THE CAR ABOUT 10 MILES TO GET GAS. I TURNED THE ENGINE OFF TO FUEL UP. I ATTEMPTED TO START THE VEHICLE AND IT WOULD NOT START. I CALLED MY HUSBAND TO TRY TO JUMP START THE V...

Oct 11, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 205,000 mi

I CURRENTLY OWN A 2004 FORD FREESTAR MINIVAN. I HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING START PROBLEMS FOR A COUPLE OF WEEKS NOW. I DROVE THE CAR ABOUT 10 MILES TO GET GAS. I TURNED THE ENGINE OFF TO FUEL UP. I ATTEMPTED TO START THE VEHICLE AND IT WOULD NOT START. I CALLED MY HUSBAND TO TRY TO JUMP START THE V...

Oct 11, 2013 Power Train 205,000 mi

I CURRENTLY OWN A 2004 FORD FREESTAR MINIVAN. I HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING START PROBLEMS FOR A COUPLE OF WEEKS NOW. I DROVE THE CAR ABOUT 10 MILES TO GET GAS. I TURNED THE ENGINE OFF TO FUEL UP. I ATTEMPTED TO START THE VEHICLE AND IT WOULD NOT START. I CALLED MY HUSBAND TO TRY TO JUMP START THE V...

Oct 11, 2013 Fuel System, Gasoline 205,000 mi

I CURRENTLY OWN A 2004 FORD FREESTAR MINIVAN. I HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING START PROBLEMS FOR A COUPLE OF WEEKS NOW. I DROVE THE CAR ABOUT 10 MILES TO GET GAS. I TURNED THE ENGINE OFF TO FUEL UP. I ATTEMPTED TO START THE VEHICLE AND IT WOULD NOT START. I CALLED MY HUSBAND TO TRY TO JUMP START THE V...

Oct 11, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 205,000 mi

I CURRENTLY OWN A 2004 FORD FREESTAR MINIVAN. I HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING START PROBLEMS FOR A COUPLE OF WEEKS NOW. I DROVE THE CAR ABOUT 10 MILES TO GET GAS. I TURNED THE ENGINE OFF TO FUEL UP. I ATTEMPTED TO START THE VEHICLE AND IT WOULD NOT START. I CALLED MY HUSBAND TO TRY TO JUMP START THE V...

Oct 11, 2013 Power Train 205,000 mi

I CURRENTLY OWN A 2004 FORD FREESTAR MINIVAN. I HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING START PROBLEMS FOR A COUPLE OF WEEKS NOW. I DROVE THE CAR ABOUT 10 MILES TO GET GAS. I TURNED THE ENGINE OFF TO FUEL UP. I ATTEMPTED TO START THE VEHICLE AND IT WOULD NOT START. I CALLED MY HUSBAND TO TRY TO JUMP START THE V...

Sep 28, 2013 Engine 170,000 mi

MULTIPLE TIMES SINCE APRIL 2013 THIS VEHICLE HAS STARTED STALLING AT STOP SIGNS AND TRAFFIC LIGHTS, WHEN SHIFTING GEARS THE VEHICLE'S GAS WOULD HAVE TO BE SLIGHTLY ACCELERATED FIRST AND THEN IT WOULD MOVE IN ITS GEAR WITH FORCE. STARTING IN JULY ALL THE VEHICLE'S POWER WOULD CUT OFF AT TRAFFIC LIGH...

Sep 28, 2013 Power Train 170,000 mi

MULTIPLE TIMES SINCE APRIL 2013 THIS VEHICLE HAS STARTED STALLING AT STOP SIGNS AND TRAFFIC LIGHTS, WHEN SHIFTING GEARS THE VEHICLE'S GAS WOULD HAVE TO BE SLIGHTLY ACCELERATED FIRST AND THEN IT WOULD MOVE IN ITS GEAR WITH FORCE. STARTING IN JULY ALL THE VEHICLE'S POWER WOULD CUT OFF AT TRAFFIC LIGH...

Sep 28, 2013 Engine 170,000 mi

MULTIPLE TIMES SINCE APRIL 2013 THIS VEHICLE HAS STARTED STALLING AT STOP SIGNS AND TRAFFIC LIGHTS, WHEN SHIFTING GEARS THE VEHICLE'S GAS WOULD HAVE TO BE SLIGHTLY ACCELERATED FIRST AND THEN IT WOULD MOVE IN ITS GEAR WITH FORCE. STARTING IN JULY ALL THE VEHICLE'S POWER WOULD CUT OFF AT TRAFFIC LIGH...

Sep 28, 2013 Power Train 170,000 mi

MULTIPLE TIMES SINCE APRIL 2013 THIS VEHICLE HAS STARTED STALLING AT STOP SIGNS AND TRAFFIC LIGHTS, WHEN SHIFTING GEARS THE VEHICLE'S GAS WOULD HAVE TO BE SLIGHTLY ACCELERATED FIRST AND THEN IT WOULD MOVE IN ITS GEAR WITH FORCE. STARTING IN JULY ALL THE VEHICLE'S POWER WOULD CUT OFF AT TRAFFIC LIGH...

Sep 23, 2013 Power Train

2004 FORD FREESTAR. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO TORQUE CONVERTER RECALL NOTICE. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE FIRST TIME THE TORQUE CONVERTER FAILED, IT WAS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY AND THE ALL HE HAD TO PAY WAS A $100 DEDUCTIBLE. THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE, AND THE LETTER STATED IF T...

Sep 23, 2013 Power Train

2004 FORD FREESTAR. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO TORQUE CONVERTER RECALL NOTICE. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE FIRST TIME THE TORQUE CONVERTER FAILED, IT WAS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY AND THE ALL HE HAD TO PAY WAS A $100 DEDUCTIBLE. THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE, AND THE LETTER STATED IF T...

Sep 23, 2013 Power Train

2004 FORD FREESTAR. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO TORQUE CONVERTER RECALL NOTICE. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE FIRST TIME THE TORQUE CONVERTER FAILED, IT WAS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY AND THE ALL HE HAD TO PAY WAS A $100 DEDUCTIBLE. THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE, AND THE LETTER STATED IF T...

Sep 23, 2013 Power Train

2004 FORD FREESTAR. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO TORQUE CONVERTER RECALL NOTICE. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE FIRST TIME THE TORQUE CONVERTER FAILED, IT WAS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY AND THE ALL HE HAD TO PAY WAS A $100 DEDUCTIBLE. THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE, AND THE LETTER STATED IF T...

Sep 21, 2013 Power Train 87,520 mi

ON THE WAY HOME FROM A DAY TRIP ABOUT 20 MILES FROM HOME WE GO THRU A BUSY INTERSECTION, ABOUT HALFWAY THRU WE LOSE ALL POWER LIKE IT HAS COME OUT OF GEAR. WE ARE LUCKILY ABLE TO COAST THRU. WHEN WE STOP ENGINE RUNS BUT HAVE NO FORWARD OR REVERSE GEAR. WE TAKE IT FOR THE RECALL AND THEY HAPHAZARDLY ...

Sep 21, 2013 Power Train 87,520 mi

ON THE WAY HOME FROM A DAY TRIP ABOUT 20 MILES FROM HOME WE GO THRU A BUSY INTERSECTION, ABOUT HALFWAY THRU WE LOSE ALL POWER LIKE IT HAS COME OUT OF GEAR. WE ARE LUCKILY ABLE TO COAST THRU. WHEN WE STOP ENGINE RUNS BUT HAVE NO FORWARD OR REVERSE GEAR. WE TAKE IT FOR THE RECALL AND THEY HAPHAZARDLY ...

Sep 19, 2013 Power Train 46,774 mi

I WAS LEAVING MY RESIDENCE IN MY 2004 FREESTAR WHEN IT ALL OF A SUDDEN JUST CUT OFF. IT STARTED RIGHT BACK UP AND SHUT OFF AGAIN, STARTED BACK UP DROVE ABOUT 100 YARDS SHUT OFF AGAIN. I DROVE IT BACK TO MY HOUSE AS I HAD BARELY GOTTEN OUT OF MY DRIVE. HOWEVER TO DRIVE IT BACK TO THE HOUSE I HAD TO C...

Sep 19, 2013 Power Train 46,774 mi

I WAS LEAVING MY RESIDENCE IN MY 2004 FREESTAR WHEN IT ALL OF A SUDDEN JUST CUT OFF. IT STARTED RIGHT BACK UP AND SHUT OFF AGAIN, STARTED BACK UP DROVE ABOUT 100 YARDS SHUT OFF AGAIN. I DROVE IT BACK TO MY HOUSE AS I HAD BARELY GOTTEN OUT OF MY DRIVE. HOWEVER TO DRIVE IT BACK TO THE HOUSE I HAD TO C...

Sep 12, 2013 Power Train 160,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 75 MPH THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AFTER 2 HOURS BUT DID NOT OPERATE AS DESIGNED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO CONFIRMED THAT A FAILED SEAL WAS ALLOWING WATER TO LEAK INTO THE TRANS...

Sep 12, 2013 Power Train 160,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 75 MPH THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AFTER 2 HOURS BUT DID NOT OPERATE AS DESIGNED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO CONFIRMED THAT A FAILED SEAL WAS ALLOWING WATER TO LEAK INTO THE TRANS...

Sep 9, 2013 Power Train 110,500 mi

I LOST POWER ALL OF A SUDDEN THROUGH THE TORQUE CONVERTER. THERE IS A RECALL ON SPECIFIC FREESTARS, BUT NOT MINE. I HAVE THE SAME ISSUE AS THE OTHERS. I ALMOST WAS HIT PULLING ONTO THE HIGHWAY BY A LARGER TRUCK. *TR

Sep 9, 2013 Power Train 110,500 mi

I LOST POWER ALL OF A SUDDEN THROUGH THE TORQUE CONVERTER. THERE IS A RECALL ON SPECIFIC FREESTARS, BUT NOT MINE. I HAVE THE SAME ISSUE AS THE OTHERS. I ALMOST WAS HIT PULLING ONTO THE HIGHWAY BY A LARGER TRUCK. *TR

Sep 5, 2013 Engine 124,000 mi

INTERMITTENTLY, WHEN I AM IDLING IN DRIVE (LIKE AT A LIGHT) WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE, THE VAN WILL BEGIN TO SURGE AND LURCH FORWARD, SOMETIMES VIOLENTLY. ONLY PRESSING HARD ON THE BRAKE WILL KEEP IT FROM MOVING FORWARD AND CAUSING A CRASH. SOMETIMES HAPPENS IN REVERSE ALSO. THE TACHOMETER WILL S...

Sep 5, 2013 Fuel System, Gasoline 124,000 mi

INTERMITTENTLY, WHEN I AM IDLING IN DRIVE (LIKE AT A LIGHT) WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE, THE VAN WILL BEGIN TO SURGE AND LURCH FORWARD, SOMETIMES VIOLENTLY. ONLY PRESSING HARD ON THE BRAKE WILL KEEP IT FROM MOVING FORWARD AND CAUSING A CRASH. SOMETIMES HAPPENS IN REVERSE ALSO. THE TACHOMETER WILL S...

Sep 5, 2013 Power Train 171,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS WHERE IT WAS STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIF...

Sep 5, 2013 Engine 124,000 mi

INTERMITTENTLY, WHEN I AM IDLING IN DRIVE (LIKE AT A LIGHT) WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE, THE VAN WILL BEGIN TO SURGE AND LURCH FORWARD, SOMETIMES VIOLENTLY. ONLY PRESSING HARD ON THE BRAKE WILL KEEP IT FROM MOVING FORWARD AND CAUSING A CRASH. SOMETIMES HAPPENS IN REVERSE ALSO. THE TACHOMETER WILL S...

Sep 5, 2013 Fuel System, Gasoline 124,000 mi

INTERMITTENTLY, WHEN I AM IDLING IN DRIVE (LIKE AT A LIGHT) WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE, THE VAN WILL BEGIN TO SURGE AND LURCH FORWARD, SOMETIMES VIOLENTLY. ONLY PRESSING HARD ON THE BRAKE WILL KEEP IT FROM MOVING FORWARD AND CAUSING A CRASH. SOMETIMES HAPPENS IN REVERSE ALSO. THE TACHOMETER WILL S...

Sep 5, 2013 Power Train 171,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS WHERE IT WAS STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIF...

Aug 26, 2013 Power Train 100,000 mi

FORD ISSUED A RECALL FOR LOSS OF FORWARD POWER DUE TO A TORQUE CONVERTER ISSUE. MY VEHICLE DID NOT EXHIBIT THE SYMPTOMS BUT I DECIDED IT WOULD BE A GOOD IDEA TO HAVE IT DONE, I WAS PLANNING TO KEEP THE VEHICLE FOR A WHILE. THE DEALERSHIP SAID IT WOULD TAKE 2 DAYS. THEY HAD VEHICLE OVER A WEEK. T...

Aug 26, 2013 Power Train 120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER HAVING THE VEHICLE REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V006000 (POWER TRAIN), THE VEHICLE LEAKED TRANSMISSION FLUID. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS WHERE THE DEALER REPAIRED THE VEHICLE TRANSMISSION AGAIN...

Aug 26, 2013 Power Train 100,000 mi

FORD ISSUED A RECALL FOR LOSS OF FORWARD POWER DUE TO A TORQUE CONVERTER ISSUE. MY VEHICLE DID NOT EXHIBIT THE SYMPTOMS BUT I DECIDED IT WOULD BE A GOOD IDEA TO HAVE IT DONE, I WAS PLANNING TO KEEP THE VEHICLE FOR A WHILE. THE DEALERSHIP SAID IT WOULD TAKE 2 DAYS. THEY HAD VEHICLE OVER A WEEK. T...

Aug 26, 2013 Power Train 120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER HAVING THE VEHICLE REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V006000 (POWER TRAIN), THE VEHICLE LEAKED TRANSMISSION FLUID. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS WHERE THE DEALER REPAIRED THE VEHICLE TRANSMISSION AGAIN...

Aug 24, 2013 Fuel System, Gasoline 125,000 mi

STARTING ABOUT A YEAR AGO THIS VEHICLE SHOOTS GAS OUT WHILE TRYING TO FILL UP. GAS WILL SHOOT OUT ALL OVER WHOMEVER IS PUTTING IT IN. IT ALSO SHUTS THE PUMP OFF WITHOUT BEING FULL.THIS HAPPENS EVERY TIME. *TR

Aug 24, 2013 Fuel System, Gasoline 125,000 mi

STARTING ABOUT A YEAR AGO THIS VEHICLE SHOOTS GAS OUT WHILE TRYING TO FILL UP. GAS WILL SHOOT OUT ALL OVER WHOMEVER IS PUTTING IT IN. IT ALSO SHUTS THE PUMP OFF WITHOUT BEING FULL.THIS HAPPENS EVERY TIME. *TR

Aug 22, 2013 Electrical System 120,000 mi

WAS DRIVING WITH CRUISE CONTROL AND VEHICLE STARTED LURCHING WHILE DRIVING. WHILE IN PARK RPMS GO UP AND DOWN. FEEL LIKE VEHICLE IS STRUGGLING. HAD RECALL ISSUE TAKEN CARE OF LAST MONTH. DOORS ALSO LOCK WHEN THEY WANT TO AND SOMETIMES WINDOWS DON'T WORK. ALWAYS HAPPENS AFTER RAIN. *TR

Aug 22, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 120,000 mi

WAS DRIVING WITH CRUISE CONTROL AND VEHICLE STARTED LURCHING WHILE DRIVING. WHILE IN PARK RPMS GO UP AND DOWN. FEEL LIKE VEHICLE IS STRUGGLING. HAD RECALL ISSUE TAKEN CARE OF LAST MONTH. DOORS ALSO LOCK WHEN THEY WANT TO AND SOMETIMES WINDOWS DON'T WORK. ALWAYS HAPPENS AFTER RAIN. *TR

Aug 22, 2013 Electrical System 120,000 mi

WAS DRIVING WITH CRUISE CONTROL AND VEHICLE STARTED LURCHING WHILE DRIVING. WHILE IN PARK RPMS GO UP AND DOWN. FEEL LIKE VEHICLE IS STRUGGLING. HAD RECALL ISSUE TAKEN CARE OF LAST MONTH. DOORS ALSO LOCK WHEN THEY WANT TO AND SOMETIMES WINDOWS DON'T WORK. ALWAYS HAPPENS AFTER RAIN. *TR

Aug 22, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 120,000 mi

WAS DRIVING WITH CRUISE CONTROL AND VEHICLE STARTED LURCHING WHILE DRIVING. WHILE IN PARK RPMS GO UP AND DOWN. FEEL LIKE VEHICLE IS STRUGGLING. HAD RECALL ISSUE TAKEN CARE OF LAST MONTH. DOORS ALSO LOCK WHEN THEY WANT TO AND SOMETIMES WINDOWS DON'T WORK. ALWAYS HAPPENS AFTER RAIN. *TR

Aug 21, 2013 Power Train Crash 178,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS UNOCCUPIED AND IN PARK, IT ERRONEOUSLY ROLLED AWAY AND CRASHED INTO A HOUSE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AB...

Aug 21, 2013 Power Train Crash 178,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS UNOCCUPIED AND IN PARK, IT ERRONEOUSLY ROLLED AWAY AND CRASHED INTO A HOUSE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AB...

Aug 19, 2013 Power Train 160,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS WHERE IT WAS STATED THAT THE TORQUE CONVERTER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIF...

Aug 19, 2013 Power Train 160,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS WHERE IT WAS STATED THAT THE TORQUE CONVERTER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIF...

Aug 18, 2013 Power Train 52,490 mi

VAN STARTED RUNNING POORLY SUDDENLY, THEN WOULD NOT RUN AT ALL. AFTER SHUTTING DOWN AND ALLOWING COOL DOWN TIME, RESTARTED VAN AND IT WOULD NOT GO INTO GEAR. RAN WELL IN PARK OR NEUTRAL, BUT SHIFTING INTO ANY GEAR WOULD "CLUNK" AND THE ENGINE WOULD IMMEDIATELY QUIT. AFTER 5 DAYS OF TROUBLESHOOTING, ...

Aug 18, 2013 Engine 52,490 mi

VAN STARTED RUNNING POORLY SUDDENLY, THEN WOULD NOT RUN AT ALL. AFTER SHUTTING DOWN AND ALLOWING COOL DOWN TIME, RESTARTED VAN AND IT WOULD NOT GO INTO GEAR. RAN WELL IN PARK OR NEUTRAL, BUT SHIFTING INTO ANY GEAR WOULD "CLUNK" AND THE ENGINE WOULD IMMEDIATELY QUIT. AFTER 5 DAYS OF TROUBLESHOOTING, ...

Aug 18, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 52,490 mi

VAN STARTED RUNNING POORLY SUDDENLY, THEN WOULD NOT RUN AT ALL. AFTER SHUTTING DOWN AND ALLOWING COOL DOWN TIME, RESTARTED VAN AND IT WOULD NOT GO INTO GEAR. RAN WELL IN PARK OR NEUTRAL, BUT SHIFTING INTO ANY GEAR WOULD "CLUNK" AND THE ENGINE WOULD IMMEDIATELY QUIT. AFTER 5 DAYS OF TROUBLESHOOTING, ...

Aug 18, 2013 Power Train 52,490 mi

VAN STARTED RUNNING POORLY SUDDENLY, THEN WOULD NOT RUN AT ALL. AFTER SHUTTING DOWN AND ALLOWING COOL DOWN TIME, RESTARTED VAN AND IT WOULD NOT GO INTO GEAR. RAN WELL IN PARK OR NEUTRAL, BUT SHIFTING INTO ANY GEAR WOULD "CLUNK" AND THE ENGINE WOULD IMMEDIATELY QUIT. AFTER 5 DAYS OF TROUBLESHOOTING, ...

Aug 18, 2013 Engine 52,490 mi

VAN STARTED RUNNING POORLY SUDDENLY, THEN WOULD NOT RUN AT ALL. AFTER SHUTTING DOWN AND ALLOWING COOL DOWN TIME, RESTARTED VAN AND IT WOULD NOT GO INTO GEAR. RAN WELL IN PARK OR NEUTRAL, BUT SHIFTING INTO ANY GEAR WOULD "CLUNK" AND THE ENGINE WOULD IMMEDIATELY QUIT. AFTER 5 DAYS OF TROUBLESHOOTING, ...

Aug 18, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 52,490 mi

VAN STARTED RUNNING POORLY SUDDENLY, THEN WOULD NOT RUN AT ALL. AFTER SHUTTING DOWN AND ALLOWING COOL DOWN TIME, RESTARTED VAN AND IT WOULD NOT GO INTO GEAR. RAN WELL IN PARK OR NEUTRAL, BUT SHIFTING INTO ANY GEAR WOULD "CLUNK" AND THE ENGINE WOULD IMMEDIATELY QUIT. AFTER 5 DAYS OF TROUBLESHOOTING, ...

Aug 15, 2013 Structure

BACKDOOR WON'T UNLOCK AND NOW DOOR WON'T CLOSE OR LOCK. *TR

Aug 15, 2013 Latches/locks/linkages

BACKDOOR WON'T UNLOCK AND NOW DOOR WON'T CLOSE OR LOCK. *TR

Aug 15, 2013 Structure

BACKDOOR WON'T UNLOCK AND NOW DOOR WON'T CLOSE OR LOCK. *TR

Aug 15, 2013 Latches/locks/linkages

BACKDOOR WON'T UNLOCK AND NOW DOOR WON'T CLOSE OR LOCK. *TR

Aug 14, 2013 Power Train 105,495 mi

FORD MOTOR COMPANY APPEARS NOT WANTING TO HONOR ITS OWN RECALL LETTER 11S25 TORQUE CONVERTER REPLACEMENT. ON JUNE 2009, I TOOK MY VEHICLE TO A REPAIR SHOP AND THEY REPLACED THE TRANSMISSION, IT WAS UNFORTUNATE AS MY EXTENDED WARRANTY HAS EXPIRED. FORTUNATE FOR ME AT THE END OF LAST YEAR I RECEIVED ...

Aug 14, 2013 Power Train 105,495 mi

FORD MOTOR COMPANY APPEARS NOT WANTING TO HONOR ITS OWN RECALL LETTER 11S25 TORQUE CONVERTER REPLACEMENT. ON JUNE 2009, I TOOK MY VEHICLE TO A REPAIR SHOP AND THEY REPLACED THE TRANSMISSION, IT WAS UNFORTUNATE AS MY EXTENDED WARRANTY HAS EXPIRED. FORTUNATE FOR ME AT THE END OF LAST YEAR I RECEIVED ...

Aug 13, 2013 Power Train 99,400 mi

HAVE CHATTER COMING FROM TRANSMISSION AYEAR AGO THE INPUT SHAFT FAILED AND WE HAD A RECALL REPAIR MADE IT IS DOING THE SAME THING AGAIN THERE NEEDS TOO BE A RECALL ON THE TRANSMISSION S IN THESE VEHICLES IMMEDIATELY . *TR

Aug 13, 2013 Power Train 99,400 mi

HAVE CHATTER COMING FROM TRANSMISSION AYEAR AGO THE INPUT SHAFT FAILED AND WE HAD A RECALL REPAIR MADE IT IS DOING THE SAME THING AGAIN THERE NEEDS TOO BE A RECALL ON THE TRANSMISSION S IN THESE VEHICLES IMMEDIATELY . *TR

Aug 9, 2013 Electrical System 80,000 mi

STOP RUNNING SOMETIME WOULD START,THEN WOULDN'T START,TOOK TO A SHOP THEY SAID LOOK AT IT BEEN SUBMERGED OR UNDER WATER,AT ECLT PLUG WHERE,WET WITH WATER,SAID IT WOOD NEED NEW WIRING HARNESS, POSSIBLE COMPUTER BOX..AT COST OF $1200-1500 PART AND THEN THERE LABOR..HERE IN KENAI ALASKA..GOT TO FIXER I...

Aug 9, 2013 Engine 80,000 mi

STOP RUNNING SOMETIME WOULD START,THEN WOULDN'T START,TOOK TO A SHOP THEY SAID LOOK AT IT BEEN SUBMERGED OR UNDER WATER,AT ECLT PLUG WHERE,WET WITH WATER,SAID IT WOOD NEED NEW WIRING HARNESS, POSSIBLE COMPUTER BOX..AT COST OF $1200-1500 PART AND THEN THERE LABOR..HERE IN KENAI ALASKA..GOT TO FIXER I...

Aug 9, 2013 Electrical System 80,000 mi

STOP RUNNING SOMETIME WOULD START,THEN WOULDN'T START,TOOK TO A SHOP THEY SAID LOOK AT IT BEEN SUBMERGED OR UNDER WATER,AT ECLT PLUG WHERE,WET WITH WATER,SAID IT WOOD NEED NEW WIRING HARNESS, POSSIBLE COMPUTER BOX..AT COST OF $1200-1500 PART AND THEN THERE LABOR..HERE IN KENAI ALASKA..GOT TO FIXER I...

Aug 9, 2013 Engine 80,000 mi

STOP RUNNING SOMETIME WOULD START,THEN WOULDN'T START,TOOK TO A SHOP THEY SAID LOOK AT IT BEEN SUBMERGED OR UNDER WATER,AT ECLT PLUG WHERE,WET WITH WATER,SAID IT WOOD NEED NEW WIRING HARNESS, POSSIBLE COMPUTER BOX..AT COST OF $1200-1500 PART AND THEN THERE LABOR..HERE IN KENAI ALASKA..GOT TO FIXER I...

Aug 7, 2013 Power Train

2004 FORD FREESTAR. ATTORNEY REPRESENTING CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO TORQUE CONVERTER OUTPUT SHAFT FAILURE RECALL NOTICE. *SMD THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE IN MARCH 2012. THE NOTICE STATED THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE, BUT WOULD BE AVAILABLE IN THE SECOND QUARTER OF 2012. THE CONSUME...

Aug 7, 2013 Power Train

2004 FORD FREESTAR. ATTORNEY REPRESENTING CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO TORQUE CONVERTER OUTPUT SHAFT FAILURE RECALL NOTICE. *SMD THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE IN MARCH 2012. THE NOTICE STATED THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE, BUT WOULD BE AVAILABLE IN THE SECOND QUARTER OF 2012. THE CONSUME...

Aug 7, 2013 Power Train

2004 FORD FREESTAR. ATTORNEY REPRESENTING CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO TORQUE CONVERTER OUTPUT SHAFT FAILURE RECALL NOTICE. *SMD THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE IN MARCH 2012. THE NOTICE STATED THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE, BUT WOULD BE AVAILABLE IN THE SECOND QUARTER OF 2012. THE CONSUME...

Aug 7, 2013 Power Train

2004 FORD FREESTAR. ATTORNEY REPRESENTING CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO TORQUE CONVERTER OUTPUT SHAFT FAILURE RECALL NOTICE. *SMD THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE IN MARCH 2012. THE NOTICE STATED THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE, BUT WOULD BE AVAILABLE IN THE SECOND QUARTER OF 2012. THE CONSUME...

Aug 5, 2013 Structure

2004 FORD FREESTAR. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO WHEEL WELL RUSTING RECALL NOTICE. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED RUST DEVELOPED ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR IN 2010, AT THE TIME THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED, THE CONSUMER BOUGHT AMOR PROTECTION FOR RUST. THE CONSUMER PUT IN A CLAIM, AND THE VEHICLE WAS REPA...

Aug 5, 2013 Seats

2004 FORD FREESTAR. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO WHEEL WELL RUSTING RECALL NOTICE. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED RUST DEVELOPED ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR IN 2010, AT THE TIME THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED, THE CONSUMER BOUGHT AMOR PROTECTION FOR RUST. THE CONSUMER PUT IN A CLAIM, AND THE VEHICLE WAS REPA...

Aug 5, 2013 Wheels

2004 FORD FREESTAR. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO WHEEL WELL RUSTING RECALL NOTICE. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED RUST DEVELOPED ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR IN 2010, AT THE TIME THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED, THE CONSUMER BOUGHT AMOR PROTECTION FOR RUST. THE CONSUMER PUT IN A CLAIM, AND THE VEHICLE WAS REPA...

Aug 5, 2013 Power Train

IN SEPTEMBER 2012 I TOOK MY 2004 FREE STAR INTO FORD DEALERSHIP TO HAVE THE TORQUE CONVERTER REPLACED DUE TO A RECALL. NOW I GET A TRANSMISSION CHATTER. I TOOK IT ONCE AGAIN INTO THE DEALERSHIP FOR A RECALL ON THE 3RD ROW SEAT AND ASKED THEM AFTER COMPLETING THE RECALL IF THEY WOULD CHECK OUT THE C...

Aug 5, 2013 Structure

2004 FORD FREESTAR. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO WHEEL WELL RUSTING RECALL NOTICE. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED RUST DEVELOPED ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR IN 2010, AT THE TIME THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED, THE CONSUMER BOUGHT AMOR PROTECTION FOR RUST. THE CONSUMER PUT IN A CLAIM, AND THE VEHICLE WAS REPA...

Aug 5, 2013 Seats

2004 FORD FREESTAR. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO WHEEL WELL RUSTING RECALL NOTICE. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED RUST DEVELOPED ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR IN 2010, AT THE TIME THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED, THE CONSUMER BOUGHT AMOR PROTECTION FOR RUST. THE CONSUMER PUT IN A CLAIM, AND THE VEHICLE WAS REPA...

Aug 5, 2013 Wheels

2004 FORD FREESTAR. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO WHEEL WELL RUSTING RECALL NOTICE. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED RUST DEVELOPED ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR IN 2010, AT THE TIME THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED, THE CONSUMER BOUGHT AMOR PROTECTION FOR RUST. THE CONSUMER PUT IN A CLAIM, AND THE VEHICLE WAS REPA...

Aug 5, 2013 Power Train

IN SEPTEMBER 2012 I TOOK MY 2004 FREE STAR INTO FORD DEALERSHIP TO HAVE THE TORQUE CONVERTER REPLACED DUE TO A RECALL. NOW I GET A TRANSMISSION CHATTER. I TOOK IT ONCE AGAIN INTO THE DEALERSHIP FOR A RECALL ON THE 3RD ROW SEAT AND ASKED THEM AFTER COMPLETING THE RECALL IF THEY WOULD CHECK OUT THE C...

Jul 24, 2013 Engine 125,600 mi

WAS DRIVING ABOUT 35 MILES AND HOUR WHEN I TURNED AND WENT UP A SLIGHT INCLINE...ENGINE SPUTTERED A BIT THEN I TURNED INTO PARKING LOT, HEARD A LOUD NOISE LIKE ENGINE REVVING UP AND THEN IT JUST DIED. LOST ALL CONTROL OF VEHICLE AND LUCKILY COASTED TO A SPOT WHERE NO CARS WERE. I LET IT SIT FOR A M...

Jul 24, 2013 Service Brakes 125,600 mi

WAS DRIVING ABOUT 35 MILES AND HOUR WHEN I TURNED AND WENT UP A SLIGHT INCLINE...ENGINE SPUTTERED A BIT THEN I TURNED INTO PARKING LOT, HEARD A LOUD NOISE LIKE ENGINE REVVING UP AND THEN IT JUST DIED. LOST ALL CONTROL OF VEHICLE AND LUCKILY COASTED TO A SPOT WHERE NO CARS WERE. I LET IT SIT FOR A M...

Jul 24, 2013 Steering 125,600 mi

WAS DRIVING ABOUT 35 MILES AND HOUR WHEN I TURNED AND WENT UP A SLIGHT INCLINE...ENGINE SPUTTERED A BIT THEN I TURNED INTO PARKING LOT, HEARD A LOUD NOISE LIKE ENGINE REVVING UP AND THEN IT JUST DIED. LOST ALL CONTROL OF VEHICLE AND LUCKILY COASTED TO A SPOT WHERE NO CARS WERE. I LET IT SIT FOR A M...

Jul 24, 2013 Engine 125,600 mi

WAS DRIVING ABOUT 35 MILES AND HOUR WHEN I TURNED AND WENT UP A SLIGHT INCLINE...ENGINE SPUTTERED A BIT THEN I TURNED INTO PARKING LOT, HEARD A LOUD NOISE LIKE ENGINE REVVING UP AND THEN IT JUST DIED. LOST ALL CONTROL OF VEHICLE AND LUCKILY COASTED TO A SPOT WHERE NO CARS WERE. I LET IT SIT FOR A M...

Jul 24, 2013 Service Brakes 125,600 mi

WAS DRIVING ABOUT 35 MILES AND HOUR WHEN I TURNED AND WENT UP A SLIGHT INCLINE...ENGINE SPUTTERED A BIT THEN I TURNED INTO PARKING LOT, HEARD A LOUD NOISE LIKE ENGINE REVVING UP AND THEN IT JUST DIED. LOST ALL CONTROL OF VEHICLE AND LUCKILY COASTED TO A SPOT WHERE NO CARS WERE. I LET IT SIT FOR A M...

Jul 24, 2013 Steering 125,600 mi

WAS DRIVING ABOUT 35 MILES AND HOUR WHEN I TURNED AND WENT UP A SLIGHT INCLINE...ENGINE SPUTTERED A BIT THEN I TURNED INTO PARKING LOT, HEARD A LOUD NOISE LIKE ENGINE REVVING UP AND THEN IT JUST DIED. LOST ALL CONTROL OF VEHICLE AND LUCKILY COASTED TO A SPOT WHERE NO CARS WERE. I LET IT SIT FOR A M...

Jul 22, 2013 Power Train 58,866 mi

BOUGHT CAR NOV 2012 FROM TRUCK JUNCTION AND FROM THE DAY WE BOUGHT IT THE CAR STALLED RAN RUFF WOULDN'T START. GAVE US THE RUN AROUND WHILE UNDER WARRANTY NOW FORD SAYS PCM WET N RUINED FROM DAY ONE. I'VE HAD A BROKEN VAN IN MY DRIVE FOR 8 MONTHS WHAT THE [XXX]HOW CAN FORD MAKE A PRODUCT THAT IS THI...

Jul 22, 2013 Power Train 58,866 mi

BOUGHT CAR NOV 2012 FROM TRUCK JUNCTION AND FROM THE DAY WE BOUGHT IT THE CAR STALLED RAN RUFF WOULDN'T START. GAVE US THE RUN AROUND WHILE UNDER WARRANTY NOW FORD SAYS PCM WET N RUINED FROM DAY ONE. I'VE HAD A BROKEN VAN IN MY DRIVE FOR 8 MONTHS WHAT THE [XXX]HOW CAN FORD MAKE A PRODUCT THAT IS THI...

Jul 20, 2013 Power Train 37,570 mi

ON APRIL 28TH 2006 I WAS ON MY WAY TO WORK, STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT, PROCEEDED TO MAKE A LEFT TURN, MY VAN WOULD NOT MOVE FORWARD OF BACKWARD. I HAD TO CALL FOR A TOW TO TAKE MY VAN TO A DEALERSHIP. THE DEALERSHIP TOLD ME I HAD TO PAY $75.00 IN ORDER FOR THEM TO TELL ME WHAT WAS WRONG WITH MY VAN. TH...

Jul 20, 2013 Power Train 37,570 mi

ON APRIL 28TH 2006 I WAS ON MY WAY TO WORK, STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT, PROCEEDED TO MAKE A LEFT TURN, MY VAN WOULD NOT MOVE FORWARD OF BACKWARD. I HAD TO CALL FOR A TOW TO TAKE MY VAN TO A DEALERSHIP. THE DEALERSHIP TOLD ME I HAD TO PAY $75.00 IN ORDER FOR THEM TO TELL ME WHAT WAS WRONG WITH MY VAN. TH...

Jul 18, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 80,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ACTIVATED, THE CRUISE CONTROL FAILED TO DISENGAGE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS WHERE IT WAS ADVISED TO THE CONTACT THAT THE CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH NEEDED TO BE REPLACE...

Jul 18, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 80,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ACTIVATED, THE CRUISE CONTROL FAILED TO DISENGAGE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS WHERE IT WAS ADVISED TO THE CONTACT THAT THE CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH NEEDED TO BE REPLACE...

Jul 17, 2013 Unknown Or Other

2004 FORD FREESTAR. CONSUMER WANTS TO KNOW IF THERE IS ANY INFORMATION OF DEFECTS ON VEHICLE. *SMD

Jul 17, 2013 Unknown Or Other

2004 FORD FREESTAR. CONSUMER WANTS TO KNOW IF THERE IS ANY INFORMATION OF DEFECTS ON VEHICLE. *SMD

Jul 12, 2013 Power Train 98,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN AND REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 12V006000 (POWER TRAIN). THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT HAD TO STOP AND WAIT SOME TIME BEFORE BEING ABLE TO RESTA...

Jul 12, 2013 Power Train 98,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN AND REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 12V006000 (POWER TRAIN). THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT HAD TO STOP AND WAIT SOME TIME BEFORE BEING ABLE TO RESTA...

Jul 12, 2013 Power Train 98,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN AND REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 12V006000 (POWER TRAIN). THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT HAD TO STOP AND WAIT SOME TIME BEFORE BEING ABLE TO RESTA...

Jul 12, 2013 Power Train 98,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN AND REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 12V006000 (POWER TRAIN). THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT HAD TO STOP AND WAIT SOME TIME BEFORE BEING ABLE TO RESTA...

Jul 8, 2013 Power Train Fire 125,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO DECELERATE. THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE CONTACT STOPPED AT A SIDE AND NOTICED TRANSMISSION FLUID WAS LEAKING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER, WHO STATED THAT THE ...

Jul 8, 2013 Power Train Fire 125,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO DECELERATE. THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE CONTACT STOPPED AT A SIDE AND NOTICED TRANSMISSION FLUID WAS LEAKING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER, WHO STATED THAT THE ...

Jul 2, 2013 Structure 63,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO HAVE THE VEHICLE REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V081000 (SEATS), IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE REAR WHEEL WELLS WERE CORRODED DUE TO WATER PENETRATION AND WERE UNABLE TO SUPPORT THE RECALL REMEDY. THE VEHICL...

Jul 2, 2013 Seats 63,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO HAVE THE VEHICLE REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V081000 (SEATS), IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE REAR WHEEL WELLS WERE CORRODED DUE TO WATER PENETRATION AND WERE UNABLE TO SUPPORT THE RECALL REMEDY. THE VEHICL...

Jul 2, 2013 Structure 63,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO HAVE THE VEHICLE REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V081000 (SEATS), IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE REAR WHEEL WELLS WERE CORRODED DUE TO WATER PENETRATION AND WERE UNABLE TO SUPPORT THE RECALL REMEDY. THE VEHICL...

Jul 2, 2013 Seats 63,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO HAVE THE VEHICLE REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V081000 (SEATS), IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE REAR WHEEL WELLS WERE CORRODED DUE TO WATER PENETRATION AND WERE UNABLE TO SUPPORT THE RECALL REMEDY. THE VEHICL...

Jun 24, 2013 Electrical System

WHILE MY HUSBAND WAS ON HIS WAY HOME FROM WORK HE CAME UPON A RED LIGHT. WHEN THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN AGAIN HE ATTEMPTED TO ACCELERATE BUT THE VAN WOULD NOT MOVE. HE TURNED THE IGNITION OFF AND THEN ON AGAIN AND THE VAN STILL WOULD NOT MOVE. ALL OF THIS OCCURRED WITHOUT ANY WARNING, NO LIGHTS FLASHIN...

Jun 24, 2013 Electronic Stability Control (esc)

WHILE MY HUSBAND WAS ON HIS WAY HOME FROM WORK HE CAME UPON A RED LIGHT. WHEN THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN AGAIN HE ATTEMPTED TO ACCELERATE BUT THE VAN WOULD NOT MOVE. HE TURNED THE IGNITION OFF AND THEN ON AGAIN AND THE VAN STILL WOULD NOT MOVE. ALL OF THIS OCCURRED WITHOUT ANY WARNING, NO LIGHTS FLASHIN...

Jun 24, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE MY HUSBAND WAS ON HIS WAY HOME FROM WORK HE CAME UPON A RED LIGHT. WHEN THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN AGAIN HE ATTEMPTED TO ACCELERATE BUT THE VAN WOULD NOT MOVE. HE TURNED THE IGNITION OFF AND THEN ON AGAIN AND THE VAN STILL WOULD NOT MOVE. ALL OF THIS OCCURRED WITHOUT ANY WARNING, NO LIGHTS FLASHIN...

Jun 24, 2013 Power Train 127,857 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE ENGINE RPMS RACED AS THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO DECELERATE INDEPENDENTLY BEFORE STALLING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TORQUE CONVERTER WAS REPLACED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 12V006000 (POWE...

Jun 24, 2013 Power Train 130,000 mi

THE TRANSMISSION IS SLIPPING IN AND OUT AND VERY SLUGGISH AND NO POWER, BACKFIRING AND SMELLS VERY STRONG OF GAS FUMES. HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR A FEW WEEKS. I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND IT SLIPPED OUT OF DRIVE AND LOST POWER. I HAD TO SLOW MYSELF DOWN AT A PACE TO TURN THE VAN INTO A SAFE AREA O...

Jun 24, 2013 Engine 130,000 mi

THE TRANSMISSION IS SLIPPING IN AND OUT AND VERY SLUGGISH AND NO POWER, BACKFIRING AND SMELLS VERY STRONG OF GAS FUMES. HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR A FEW WEEKS. I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND IT SLIPPED OUT OF DRIVE AND LOST POWER. I HAD TO SLOW MYSELF DOWN AT A PACE TO TURN THE VAN INTO A SAFE AREA O...

Jun 24, 2013 Electrical System

WHILE MY HUSBAND WAS ON HIS WAY HOME FROM WORK HE CAME UPON A RED LIGHT. WHEN THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN AGAIN HE ATTEMPTED TO ACCELERATE BUT THE VAN WOULD NOT MOVE. HE TURNED THE IGNITION OFF AND THEN ON AGAIN AND THE VAN STILL WOULD NOT MOVE. ALL OF THIS OCCURRED WITHOUT ANY WARNING, NO LIGHTS FLASHIN...

Jun 24, 2013 Electronic Stability Control (esc)

WHILE MY HUSBAND WAS ON HIS WAY HOME FROM WORK HE CAME UPON A RED LIGHT. WHEN THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN AGAIN HE ATTEMPTED TO ACCELERATE BUT THE VAN WOULD NOT MOVE. HE TURNED THE IGNITION OFF AND THEN ON AGAIN AND THE VAN STILL WOULD NOT MOVE. ALL OF THIS OCCURRED WITHOUT ANY WARNING, NO LIGHTS FLASHIN...

Jun 24, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE MY HUSBAND WAS ON HIS WAY HOME FROM WORK HE CAME UPON A RED LIGHT. WHEN THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN AGAIN HE ATTEMPTED TO ACCELERATE BUT THE VAN WOULD NOT MOVE. HE TURNED THE IGNITION OFF AND THEN ON AGAIN AND THE VAN STILL WOULD NOT MOVE. ALL OF THIS OCCURRED WITHOUT ANY WARNING, NO LIGHTS FLASHIN...

Jun 24, 2013 Power Train 127,857 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE ENGINE RPMS RACED AS THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO DECELERATE INDEPENDENTLY BEFORE STALLING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TORQUE CONVERTER WAS REPLACED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 12V006000 (POWE...

Jun 24, 2013 Power Train 130,000 mi

THE TRANSMISSION IS SLIPPING IN AND OUT AND VERY SLUGGISH AND NO POWER, BACKFIRING AND SMELLS VERY STRONG OF GAS FUMES. HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR A FEW WEEKS. I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND IT SLIPPED OUT OF DRIVE AND LOST POWER. I HAD TO SLOW MYSELF DOWN AT A PACE TO TURN THE VAN INTO A SAFE AREA O...

Jun 24, 2013 Engine 130,000 mi

THE TRANSMISSION IS SLIPPING IN AND OUT AND VERY SLUGGISH AND NO POWER, BACKFIRING AND SMELLS VERY STRONG OF GAS FUMES. HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR A FEW WEEKS. I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND IT SLIPPED OUT OF DRIVE AND LOST POWER. I HAD TO SLOW MYSELF DOWN AT A PACE TO TURN THE VAN INTO A SAFE AREA O...

Jun 21, 2013 Power Train 64,858 mi

PURCHASED CAR IN NOV 08. IN DEC 09 HAD TRANSMISSION REBUILT (REMANUFACTURED BY FORD) IN JUNE OF 2013 NEEDS TRANSMISSION AGAIN!! WENT IN TO FORD DEALERSHIP AND ASKED FOR ALL PAPERWORK. FOUND OUT THIS WILL BE THE 4TH TOTAL TRANSMISSION IN THE LIFE OF MY VERY WELL MAINTAINED CAR! WARRANTY HISTORY STA...

Jun 21, 2013 Engine 64,858 mi

PURCHASED CAR IN NOV 08. IN DEC 09 HAD TRANSMISSION REBUILT (REMANUFACTURED BY FORD) IN JUNE OF 2013 NEEDS TRANSMISSION AGAIN!! WENT IN TO FORD DEALERSHIP AND ASKED FOR ALL PAPERWORK. FOUND OUT THIS WILL BE THE 4TH TOTAL TRANSMISSION IN THE LIFE OF MY VERY WELL MAINTAINED CAR! WARRANTY HISTORY STA...

Jun 21, 2013 Power Train 64,858 mi

PURCHASED CAR IN NOV 08. IN DEC 09 HAD TRANSMISSION REBUILT (REMANUFACTURED BY FORD) IN JUNE OF 2013 NEEDS TRANSMISSION AGAIN!! WENT IN TO FORD DEALERSHIP AND ASKED FOR ALL PAPERWORK. FOUND OUT THIS WILL BE THE 4TH TOTAL TRANSMISSION IN THE LIFE OF MY VERY WELL MAINTAINED CAR! WARRANTY HISTORY STA...

Jun 21, 2013 Engine 64,858 mi

PURCHASED CAR IN NOV 08. IN DEC 09 HAD TRANSMISSION REBUILT (REMANUFACTURED BY FORD) IN JUNE OF 2013 NEEDS TRANSMISSION AGAIN!! WENT IN TO FORD DEALERSHIP AND ASKED FOR ALL PAPERWORK. FOUND OUT THIS WILL BE THE 4TH TOTAL TRANSMISSION IN THE LIFE OF MY VERY WELL MAINTAINED CAR! WARRANTY HISTORY STA...

Jun 18, 2013 Structure 170,214 mi

I HAD MY VEHICLE TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP ON A RECALL FOR THE THIRD ROW LATCH/CORROSION ISSUE. WHILE IN THE PROCESS OF DOING THE REPAIR, THE SERVICE DEPT. FOUND MASSIVE UNDERCARRIAGE CORROSION, IN WHICH OTHER PARTS OF MY CAR WERE DISINTEGRATING & FALLING APART, SUCH AS THE STARTER AND THE ENGINE MOUN...

Jun 18, 2013 Suspension 170,214 mi

I HAD MY VEHICLE TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP ON A RECALL FOR THE THIRD ROW LATCH/CORROSION ISSUE. WHILE IN THE PROCESS OF DOING THE REPAIR, THE SERVICE DEPT. FOUND MASSIVE UNDERCARRIAGE CORROSION, IN WHICH OTHER PARTS OF MY CAR WERE DISINTEGRATING & FALLING APART, SUCH AS THE STARTER AND THE ENGINE MOUN...

Jun 18, 2013 Power Train 126,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THERE WAS A SUDDEN LOSS OF MOTIVE POWER WITH NO WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TORQUE CONVERTER AND THE TRANSMISSION PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANU...

Jun 18, 2013 Structure 170,214 mi

I HAD MY VEHICLE TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP ON A RECALL FOR THE THIRD ROW LATCH/CORROSION ISSUE. WHILE IN THE PROCESS OF DOING THE REPAIR, THE SERVICE DEPT. FOUND MASSIVE UNDERCARRIAGE CORROSION, IN WHICH OTHER PARTS OF MY CAR WERE DISINTEGRATING & FALLING APART, SUCH AS THE STARTER AND THE ENGINE MOUN...

Jun 18, 2013 Suspension 170,214 mi

I HAD MY VEHICLE TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP ON A RECALL FOR THE THIRD ROW LATCH/CORROSION ISSUE. WHILE IN THE PROCESS OF DOING THE REPAIR, THE SERVICE DEPT. FOUND MASSIVE UNDERCARRIAGE CORROSION, IN WHICH OTHER PARTS OF MY CAR WERE DISINTEGRATING & FALLING APART, SUCH AS THE STARTER AND THE ENGINE MOUN...

Jun 18, 2013 Power Train 126,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THERE WAS A SUDDEN LOSS OF MOTIVE POWER WITH NO WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TORQUE CONVERTER AND THE TRANSMISSION PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANU...

Jun 16, 2013 Steering 68,000 mi

BOUGHT THIS VAN AT 37106 MILES. VAN SERVICED FOR STEERING RACK, STRUTS, SWAYBAR LINKS AND SPRINGS AT APPROX 68000 MILES. THE STEERING RACK NEEDED TO BE REPLACED TWICE. SPENT OVER $2000. MILES NOW ARE 70015 AND STEERING PROBLEMS HAVE RESURFACED. I HAD A DODGE CARAVAN THAT GAVE ME OVER 86000 MILES WIT...

Jun 16, 2013 Suspension 68,000 mi

BOUGHT THIS VAN AT 37106 MILES. VAN SERVICED FOR STEERING RACK, STRUTS, SWAYBAR LINKS AND SPRINGS AT APPROX 68000 MILES. THE STEERING RACK NEEDED TO BE REPLACED TWICE. SPENT OVER $2000. MILES NOW ARE 70015 AND STEERING PROBLEMS HAVE RESURFACED. I HAD A DODGE CARAVAN THAT GAVE ME OVER 86000 MILES WIT...

Jun 16, 2013 Steering 68,000 mi

BOUGHT THIS VAN AT 37106 MILES. VAN SERVICED FOR STEERING RACK, STRUTS, SWAYBAR LINKS AND SPRINGS AT APPROX 68000 MILES. THE STEERING RACK NEEDED TO BE REPLACED TWICE. SPENT OVER $2000. MILES NOW ARE 70015 AND STEERING PROBLEMS HAVE RESURFACED. I HAD A DODGE CARAVAN THAT GAVE ME OVER 86000 MILES WIT...

Jun 16, 2013 Suspension 68,000 mi

BOUGHT THIS VAN AT 37106 MILES. VAN SERVICED FOR STEERING RACK, STRUTS, SWAYBAR LINKS AND SPRINGS AT APPROX 68000 MILES. THE STEERING RACK NEEDED TO BE REPLACED TWICE. SPENT OVER $2000. MILES NOW ARE 70015 AND STEERING PROBLEMS HAVE RESURFACED. I HAD A DODGE CARAVAN THAT GAVE ME OVER 86000 MILES WIT...

Jun 14, 2013 Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR CONDITIONING WOULD NOT COOL THE INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THE DEALER ADDED FREON, BUT IT DID NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM. THE DEALER ALSO STATED THAT THE COMPRESSOR WAS OPERATING PROPER...

Jun 14, 2013 Engine And Engine Cooling

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR CONDITIONING WOULD NOT COOL THE INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THE DEALER ADDED FREON, BUT IT DID NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM. THE DEALER ALSO STATED THAT THE COMPRESSOR WAS OPERATING PROPER...

Jun 14, 2013 Power Train 105,000 mi

RECENTLY HAD THE TRANSMISSION TORQUE CONVERTER CHANGED UNDER RECALL. TODAY IT WAS RUNNING ROUGH, AND WOULD STALL OUT. IT WAS A DANGEROUS SITUATION AS I WAS IN HEAVY TRAFFIC AT THE TIME. IT SEEMS THAT THIS PROBLEM. HAS HAPPENED TO MANY OTHER OWNERS OF THE SAME CAR. *TR

Jun 14, 2013 Electrical System 105,000 mi

RECENTLY HAD THE TRANSMISSION TORQUE CONVERTER CHANGED UNDER RECALL. TODAY IT WAS RUNNING ROUGH, AND WOULD STALL OUT. IT WAS A DANGEROUS SITUATION AS I WAS IN HEAVY TRAFFIC AT THE TIME. IT SEEMS THAT THIS PROBLEM. HAS HAPPENED TO MANY OTHER OWNERS OF THE SAME CAR. *TR

Jun 14, 2013 Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR CONDITIONING WOULD NOT COOL THE INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THE DEALER ADDED FREON, BUT IT DID NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM. THE DEALER ALSO STATED THAT THE COMPRESSOR WAS OPERATING PROPER...

Jun 14, 2013 Engine And Engine Cooling

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR CONDITIONING WOULD NOT COOL THE INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THE DEALER ADDED FREON, BUT IT DID NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM. THE DEALER ALSO STATED THAT THE COMPRESSOR WAS OPERATING PROPER...

Jun 14, 2013 Power Train 105,000 mi

RECENTLY HAD THE TRANSMISSION TORQUE CONVERTER CHANGED UNDER RECALL. TODAY IT WAS RUNNING ROUGH, AND WOULD STALL OUT. IT WAS A DANGEROUS SITUATION AS I WAS IN HEAVY TRAFFIC AT THE TIME. IT SEEMS THAT THIS PROBLEM. HAS HAPPENED TO MANY OTHER OWNERS OF THE SAME CAR. *TR

Jun 14, 2013 Electrical System 105,000 mi

RECENTLY HAD THE TRANSMISSION TORQUE CONVERTER CHANGED UNDER RECALL. TODAY IT WAS RUNNING ROUGH, AND WOULD STALL OUT. IT WAS A DANGEROUS SITUATION AS I WAS IN HEAVY TRAFFIC AT THE TIME. IT SEEMS THAT THIS PROBLEM. HAS HAPPENED TO MANY OTHER OWNERS OF THE SAME CAR. *TR

Jun 6, 2013 Steering 174,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME INCREASINGLY DIFFICULT AS THE VEHICLE ABNORMALLY PULLED TO THE RIGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WAS PROBABLY SOMETHING WRONG WITH THE FRONT END S...

Jun 6, 2013 Steering 174,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME INCREASINGLY DIFFICULT AS THE VEHICLE ABNORMALLY PULLED TO THE RIGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WAS PROBABLY SOMETHING WRONG WITH THE FRONT END S...

May 29, 2013 Seats 87,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A GAPING HOLE IN THE REAR WHEEL WELL, CAUSING THE THIRD ROAD STRIKER AND LATCH TO FRACTURE. THE FAILURE PREVENTED THE THIRD ROW SEAT FROM LOCKING INTO PLACE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMP...

May 29, 2013 Structure 87,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A GAPING HOLE IN THE REAR WHEEL WELL, CAUSING THE THIRD ROAD STRIKER AND LATCH TO FRACTURE. THE FAILURE PREVENTED THE THIRD ROW SEAT FROM LOCKING INTO PLACE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMP...

May 29, 2013 Engine 98,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY SON TO SCHOOL, VEHICLE STALLED AT 45 MPH AND ENGINE DIED. GOT VEHICLE STARTED AGAIN, DIED AGAIN, MANAGED TO GET VEHICLE BACK HOME. THIS ISSUE HAS BEEN HAPPENING INTERMITTENTLY EVER SINCE WITH NO WARNING ENGINE WILL DIE WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE. I HAVE BEEN ADVISED BY A MECHANIC THAT ...

May 29, 2013 Steering 98,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY SON TO SCHOOL, VEHICLE STALLED AT 45 MPH AND ENGINE DIED. GOT VEHICLE STARTED AGAIN, DIED AGAIN, MANAGED TO GET VEHICLE BACK HOME. THIS ISSUE HAS BEEN HAPPENING INTERMITTENTLY EVER SINCE WITH NO WARNING ENGINE WILL DIE WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE. I HAVE BEEN ADVISED BY A MECHANIC THAT ...

May 29, 2013 Electrical System 98,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY SON TO SCHOOL, VEHICLE STALLED AT 45 MPH AND ENGINE DIED. GOT VEHICLE STARTED AGAIN, DIED AGAIN, MANAGED TO GET VEHICLE BACK HOME. THIS ISSUE HAS BEEN HAPPENING INTERMITTENTLY EVER SINCE WITH NO WARNING ENGINE WILL DIE WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE. I HAVE BEEN ADVISED BY A MECHANIC THAT ...

May 29, 2013 Seats 87,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A GAPING HOLE IN THE REAR WHEEL WELL, CAUSING THE THIRD ROAD STRIKER AND LATCH TO FRACTURE. THE FAILURE PREVENTED THE THIRD ROW SEAT FROM LOCKING INTO PLACE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMP...

May 29, 2013 Structure 87,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A GAPING HOLE IN THE REAR WHEEL WELL, CAUSING THE THIRD ROAD STRIKER AND LATCH TO FRACTURE. THE FAILURE PREVENTED THE THIRD ROW SEAT FROM LOCKING INTO PLACE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMP...

May 29, 2013 Engine 98,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY SON TO SCHOOL, VEHICLE STALLED AT 45 MPH AND ENGINE DIED. GOT VEHICLE STARTED AGAIN, DIED AGAIN, MANAGED TO GET VEHICLE BACK HOME. THIS ISSUE HAS BEEN HAPPENING INTERMITTENTLY EVER SINCE WITH NO WARNING ENGINE WILL DIE WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE. I HAVE BEEN ADVISED BY A MECHANIC THAT ...

May 29, 2013 Steering 98,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY SON TO SCHOOL, VEHICLE STALLED AT 45 MPH AND ENGINE DIED. GOT VEHICLE STARTED AGAIN, DIED AGAIN, MANAGED TO GET VEHICLE BACK HOME. THIS ISSUE HAS BEEN HAPPENING INTERMITTENTLY EVER SINCE WITH NO WARNING ENGINE WILL DIE WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE. I HAVE BEEN ADVISED BY A MECHANIC THAT ...

May 29, 2013 Electrical System 98,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY SON TO SCHOOL, VEHICLE STALLED AT 45 MPH AND ENGINE DIED. GOT VEHICLE STARTED AGAIN, DIED AGAIN, MANAGED TO GET VEHICLE BACK HOME. THIS ISSUE HAS BEEN HAPPENING INTERMITTENTLY EVER SINCE WITH NO WARNING ENGINE WILL DIE WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE. I HAVE BEEN ADVISED BY A MECHANIC THAT ...

May 28, 2013 Engine

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT WATER WAS SEEPING INTO THE CONNECTOR AND CAUSING A SHORTAGE HOWEVER...

May 28, 2013 Engine

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT WATER WAS SEEPING INTO THE CONNECTOR AND CAUSING A SHORTAGE HOWEVER...

May 23, 2013 Service Brakes Crash 62,000 mi

HI I AM [XXX] WAS OUT FRIDAY AT ABOUT 5.30 WHEN MY 2004 FREE STAR VAN STARTED ACTING UP IT CUT OFF 3 TIME RIGHT AT A LIGHT THIS IS [XXX] JUST GOT THE VAN 6 MOS AGO FOR 9,300 AT A FORD DEALER IN LEXINGTON NC .MAYBE GOING TO QUIT BUYING FORD ECT CAR VAN WHAT EVER HAD TO CALL MY DAD TO COME HELP ME TH...

May 23, 2013 Steering Crash 62,000 mi

HI I AM [XXX] WAS OUT FRIDAY AT ABOUT 5.30 WHEN MY 2004 FREE STAR VAN STARTED ACTING UP IT CUT OFF 3 TIME RIGHT AT A LIGHT THIS IS [XXX] JUST GOT THE VAN 6 MOS AGO FOR 9,300 AT A FORD DEALER IN LEXINGTON NC .MAYBE GOING TO QUIT BUYING FORD ECT CAR VAN WHAT EVER HAD TO CALL MY DAD TO COME HELP ME TH...

May 23, 2013 Electrical System Crash 62,000 mi

HI I AM [XXX] WAS OUT FRIDAY AT ABOUT 5.30 WHEN MY 2004 FREE STAR VAN STARTED ACTING UP IT CUT OFF 3 TIME RIGHT AT A LIGHT THIS IS [XXX] JUST GOT THE VAN 6 MOS AGO FOR 9,300 AT A FORD DEALER IN LEXINGTON NC .MAYBE GOING TO QUIT BUYING FORD ECT CAR VAN WHAT EVER HAD TO CALL MY DAD TO COME HELP ME TH...

May 23, 2013 Service Brakes Crash 62,000 mi

HI I AM [XXX] WAS OUT FRIDAY AT ABOUT 5.30 WHEN MY 2004 FREE STAR VAN STARTED ACTING UP IT CUT OFF 3 TIME RIGHT AT A LIGHT THIS IS [XXX] JUST GOT THE VAN 6 MOS AGO FOR 9,300 AT A FORD DEALER IN LEXINGTON NC .MAYBE GOING TO QUIT BUYING FORD ECT CAR VAN WHAT EVER HAD TO CALL MY DAD TO COME HELP ME TH...

May 23, 2013 Steering Crash 62,000 mi

HI I AM [XXX] WAS OUT FRIDAY AT ABOUT 5.30 WHEN MY 2004 FREE STAR VAN STARTED ACTING UP IT CUT OFF 3 TIME RIGHT AT A LIGHT THIS IS [XXX] JUST GOT THE VAN 6 MOS AGO FOR 9,300 AT A FORD DEALER IN LEXINGTON NC .MAYBE GOING TO QUIT BUYING FORD ECT CAR VAN WHAT EVER HAD TO CALL MY DAD TO COME HELP ME TH...

May 23, 2013 Electrical System Crash 62,000 mi

HI I AM [XXX] WAS OUT FRIDAY AT ABOUT 5.30 WHEN MY 2004 FREE STAR VAN STARTED ACTING UP IT CUT OFF 3 TIME RIGHT AT A LIGHT THIS IS [XXX] JUST GOT THE VAN 6 MOS AGO FOR 9,300 AT A FORD DEALER IN LEXINGTON NC .MAYBE GOING TO QUIT BUYING FORD ECT CAR VAN WHAT EVER HAD TO CALL MY DAD TO COME HELP ME TH...

May 16, 2013 Power Train 141,625 mi

WAS GOING TO ACCELERATE AND WHEN I DID THE VEHICLE JUST STOPPED GOING, THE VEHICLE DID STAY ON NO LIGHTS NO WARNING I COASTED TO SIDE OF ROAD. STOPPED THEN TRIED TO GO AGAIN AND THE TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT ENGAGE. TRIED ALL THE GEARS AND NOTHING WOULD ENGAGE HAD TO CALL TOW TRUCK TO COME GET IT NOW W...

May 16, 2013 Power Train 141,625 mi

WAS GOING TO ACCELERATE AND WHEN I DID THE VEHICLE JUST STOPPED GOING, THE VEHICLE DID STAY ON NO LIGHTS NO WARNING I COASTED TO SIDE OF ROAD. STOPPED THEN TRIED TO GO AGAIN AND THE TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT ENGAGE. TRIED ALL THE GEARS AND NOTHING WOULD ENGAGE HAD TO CALL TOW TRUCK TO COME GET IT NOW W...

May 14, 2013 Structure 154,430 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR DOOR LATCH WOULD NOT RELEASE FOR THE DOOR TO BE OPENED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION OF THE REAR DOOR LATCH. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO RELEASE THE DOOR LATCH DUE TO EXCESSIVE MOISTURE. THE DEALER ATTEMP...

May 14, 2013 Structure 154,430 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR DOOR LATCH WOULD NOT RELEASE FOR THE DOOR TO BE OPENED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION OF THE REAR DOOR LATCH. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO RELEASE THE DOOR LATCH DUE TO EXCESSIVE MOISTURE. THE DEALER ATTEMP...

May 13, 2013 Wheels 54,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THERE WAS A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRONT HUB, ROTORS, AND WHEEL BEARINGS NEEDED TO BE REPLA...

May 13, 2013 Wheels 54,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THERE WAS A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRONT HUB, ROTORS, AND WHEEL BEARINGS NEEDED TO BE REPLA...

May 11, 2013 Power Train 146,000 mi

MY VAN WOULD NOT GO IN REVERSE , WHEN IT FINALLY DID IT KEPT DYING . TOOK TO FORD DEALERSHIP THE PROBLEM WAS THE COMPUTER BRAIN COST 1100. 2DAYS LATER THE EXACT SAME THING. THE PROBLEM IS SUDDEN LEAVING U STRANDED WITH NO WARNINGS. *TR

May 11, 2013 Electrical System 146,000 mi

MY VAN WOULD NOT GO IN REVERSE , WHEN IT FINALLY DID IT KEPT DYING . TOOK TO FORD DEALERSHIP THE PROBLEM WAS THE COMPUTER BRAIN COST 1100. 2DAYS LATER THE EXACT SAME THING. THE PROBLEM IS SUDDEN LEAVING U STRANDED WITH NO WARNINGS. *TR

May 11, 2013 Power Train 146,000 mi

MY VAN WOULD NOT GO IN REVERSE , WHEN IT FINALLY DID IT KEPT DYING . TOOK TO FORD DEALERSHIP THE PROBLEM WAS THE COMPUTER BRAIN COST 1100. 2DAYS LATER THE EXACT SAME THING. THE PROBLEM IS SUDDEN LEAVING U STRANDED WITH NO WARNINGS. *TR

May 11, 2013 Electrical System 146,000 mi

MY VAN WOULD NOT GO IN REVERSE , WHEN IT FINALLY DID IT KEPT DYING . TOOK TO FORD DEALERSHIP THE PROBLEM WAS THE COMPUTER BRAIN COST 1100. 2DAYS LATER THE EXACT SAME THING. THE PROBLEM IS SUDDEN LEAVING U STRANDED WITH NO WARNINGS. *TR

May 6, 2013 Power Train 152,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE HE WAS UNABLE TO SHIFT OUT OF PARK. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 152,000 AND THE CURRENT...

May 6, 2013 Power Train 170,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION WOULD SPORADICALLY SLIP AND THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL SPORADICALLY. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 12V006000 (POWER TRAIN) AND TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR THE FULFILLMENT OF THE R...

May 6, 2013 Power Train 152,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE HE WAS UNABLE TO SHIFT OUT OF PARK. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 152,000 AND THE CURRENT...

May 6, 2013 Power Train 170,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION WOULD SPORADICALLY SLIP AND THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL SPORADICALLY. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 12V006000 (POWER TRAIN) AND TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR THE FULFILLMENT OF THE R...

Apr 29, 2013 Electrical System 187,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING TO TAKE MY HUSBAND TO WORK IN THE RAIN MY WIPERS BEGAN TO SLOWLY LOSE POWER AND SLOW DOWN, THEN MY RADIO SHUT OFF, MY HEAD LIGHTS BEGAN TO TURN OFF THEN OFF THEN THEY LOSS POWER, FINALLY MY DASHBOARD BEGAN TO HAVE THE OIL LIGHT AND ABS LIGHT AND EMERGENCY BRAKE LIGHT COME ON, THEN THE ...

Apr 29, 2013 Electrical System 187,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING TO TAKE MY HUSBAND TO WORK IN THE RAIN MY WIPERS BEGAN TO SLOWLY LOSE POWER AND SLOW DOWN, THEN MY RADIO SHUT OFF, MY HEAD LIGHTS BEGAN TO TURN OFF THEN OFF THEN THEY LOSS POWER, FINALLY MY DASHBOARD BEGAN TO HAVE THE OIL LIGHT AND ABS LIGHT AND EMERGENCY BRAKE LIGHT COME ON, THEN THE ...

Apr 27, 2013 Power Train 125,000 mi

MY WIFE WAS DRIVING KIDS TO SCHOOL ON THE HIGHWAY AND WITHOUT WARNING THE CAR VIBRATED EXCESSIVELY AND DIED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES ALTHOUGH ALL WERE VERY SHAKEN. I HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO JACKSON FORD WHERE THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE TORQUE CONVERTER. JACKSON REPLACED THE TORQUE CONVERTER AND TEST ...

Apr 27, 2013 Power Train 125,000 mi

MY WIFE WAS DRIVING KIDS TO SCHOOL ON THE HIGHWAY AND WITHOUT WARNING THE CAR VIBRATED EXCESSIVELY AND DIED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES ALTHOUGH ALL WERE VERY SHAKEN. I HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO JACKSON FORD WHERE THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE TORQUE CONVERTER. JACKSON REPLACED THE TORQUE CONVERTER AND TEST ...

Apr 26, 2013 Power Train 139,369 mi

TRAVELING AT 55 MPH, VEHICLE SUDDENLY LOST FORWARD MOTIVE POWER IN TRAFFIC. VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO REVERSE OR DRIVE. VEHICLE WAS STALLED IN NEUTRAL. HAD TO SHUT OFF THE VEHICLE AND RESTART AFTER SEVERAL MINUTES. DRIVE ENGAGED FOR TWO MINUTES, THEN LOST POWER AGAIN. VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED TO F...

Apr 26, 2013 Power Train 139,369 mi

TRAVELING AT 55 MPH, VEHICLE SUDDENLY LOST FORWARD MOTIVE POWER IN TRAFFIC. VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO REVERSE OR DRIVE. VEHICLE WAS STALLED IN NEUTRAL. HAD TO SHUT OFF THE VEHICLE AND RESTART AFTER SEVERAL MINUTES. DRIVE ENGAGED FOR TWO MINUTES, THEN LOST POWER AGAIN. VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED TO F...

Apr 22, 2013 Structure 66,000 mi

ON CHRISTMAS EVE 2012 WE DROVE TO OUR PARENTS HOUSE WE HEARD SOMETHING RUBBING AGAINST THE REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE. WHEN WE INVESTIGATED WHAT WAS GOING ON WE FOUND THE 3RD ROW SEAT LATCH HAD ALMOST DETACHED BUT WAS RUBBING AGAINST THE TIRE IT EVENTUALLY FELL OFF AS WE TRIED TO GET IT TO RECONNECT. WE ...

Apr 22, 2013 Structure 66,000 mi

ON CHRISTMAS EVE 2012 WE DROVE TO OUR PARENTS HOUSE WE HEARD SOMETHING RUBBING AGAINST THE REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE. WHEN WE INVESTIGATED WHAT WAS GOING ON WE FOUND THE 3RD ROW SEAT LATCH HAD ALMOST DETACHED BUT WAS RUBBING AGAINST THE TIRE IT EVENTUALLY FELL OFF AS WE TRIED TO GET IT TO RECONNECT. WE ...

Apr 21, 2013 Electrical System 166,000 mi

AS I SEE THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH ALL MODEL YEAR FREESTAR VANS. WATER LEAKS ONTO THE PCM AND SHORTS OUT THEN YOUR VAN WON'T RUN OR IF IT DOES NOT VERY WELL. MINE WON'T START AND GIVES ALL KINDS OF RANDOM MIL CODES. WAS DIAGNOSED WITH WATER IN PCM. PLAIN AND SIMPLE FORD NEEDS TO ISSUE A RE...

Apr 21, 2013 Electrical System 166,000 mi

AS I SEE THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH ALL MODEL YEAR FREESTAR VANS. WATER LEAKS ONTO THE PCM AND SHORTS OUT THEN YOUR VAN WON'T RUN OR IF IT DOES NOT VERY WELL. MINE WON'T START AND GIVES ALL KINDS OF RANDOM MIL CODES. WAS DIAGNOSED WITH WATER IN PCM. PLAIN AND SIMPLE FORD NEEDS TO ISSUE A RE...

Apr 17, 2013 Power Train 184,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION BECAME SEIZED IN NEUTRAL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN CONFIRMED THAT THE FAILURE SPECIFIED ON NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V006000 (POWER TRAIN) WAS NOT THE PROBLEM THE VEHIC...

Apr 17, 2013 Power Train 184,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION BECAME SEIZED IN NEUTRAL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN CONFIRMED THAT THE FAILURE SPECIFIED ON NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V006000 (POWER TRAIN) WAS NOT THE PROBLEM THE VEHIC...

Apr 15, 2013 Service Brakes 61,000 mi

IN 2010 FOR NO REASON THE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT WAS COMING ON. AFTER 2 VISITS TO THE DEALER THEY REPLACED THE ABS MODULE AND SWITCH ON THE MASTER CYLINDER. THE PROBLEM SEEMED TO BE RESOLVED BUT ONCE IN A WHILE THE LIGHT WOULD COME ON. NOW IT IS HAPPENING MORE FREQUENTLY AND THE ABS ACTIVATES FOR NO...

Apr 15, 2013 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 61,000 mi

IN 2010 FOR NO REASON THE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT WAS COMING ON. AFTER 2 VISITS TO THE DEALER THEY REPLACED THE ABS MODULE AND SWITCH ON THE MASTER CYLINDER. THE PROBLEM SEEMED TO BE RESOLVED BUT ONCE IN A WHILE THE LIGHT WOULD COME ON. NOW IT IS HAPPENING MORE FREQUENTLY AND THE ABS ACTIVATES FOR NO...

Apr 15, 2013 Service Brakes 61,000 mi

IN 2010 FOR NO REASON THE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT WAS COMING ON. AFTER 2 VISITS TO THE DEALER THEY REPLACED THE ABS MODULE AND SWITCH ON THE MASTER CYLINDER. THE PROBLEM SEEMED TO BE RESOLVED BUT ONCE IN A WHILE THE LIGHT WOULD COME ON. NOW IT IS HAPPENING MORE FREQUENTLY AND THE ABS ACTIVATES FOR NO...

Apr 15, 2013 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 61,000 mi

IN 2010 FOR NO REASON THE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT WAS COMING ON. AFTER 2 VISITS TO THE DEALER THEY REPLACED THE ABS MODULE AND SWITCH ON THE MASTER CYLINDER. THE PROBLEM SEEMED TO BE RESOLVED BUT ONCE IN A WHILE THE LIGHT WOULD COME ON. NOW IT IS HAPPENING MORE FREQUENTLY AND THE ABS ACTIVATES FOR NO...

Apr 8, 2013 Power Train 100,000 mi

HAD THE RECALL WORK DONE ON THE TORQUE CONVERTER END OF AUGUST BEGINNING OF SEPTEMBER 2012, UPON RETURN OF VEHICLE HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS. LAST THURSDAY APRIL 4 THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY LOST POWER WHILE GOING THROUGH AN INTERSECTION. FRIDAY DID THE SAME THING 3 TIMES IN LESS THAN 20 MINUTES OF DR...

Apr 8, 2013 Engine 100,000 mi

HAD THE RECALL WORK DONE ON THE TORQUE CONVERTER END OF AUGUST BEGINNING OF SEPTEMBER 2012, UPON RETURN OF VEHICLE HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS. LAST THURSDAY APRIL 4 THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY LOST POWER WHILE GOING THROUGH AN INTERSECTION. FRIDAY DID THE SAME THING 3 TIMES IN LESS THAN 20 MINUTES OF DR...

Apr 8, 2013 Electrical System 100,000 mi

HAD THE RECALL WORK DONE ON THE TORQUE CONVERTER END OF AUGUST BEGINNING OF SEPTEMBER 2012, UPON RETURN OF VEHICLE HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS. LAST THURSDAY APRIL 4 THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY LOST POWER WHILE GOING THROUGH AN INTERSECTION. FRIDAY DID THE SAME THING 3 TIMES IN LESS THAN 20 MINUTES OF DR...

Apr 8, 2013 Power Train 100,000 mi

HAD THE RECALL WORK DONE ON THE TORQUE CONVERTER END OF AUGUST BEGINNING OF SEPTEMBER 2012, UPON RETURN OF VEHICLE HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS. LAST THURSDAY APRIL 4 THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY LOST POWER WHILE GOING THROUGH AN INTERSECTION. FRIDAY DID THE SAME THING 3 TIMES IN LESS THAN 20 MINUTES OF DR...

Apr 8, 2013 Engine 100,000 mi

HAD THE RECALL WORK DONE ON THE TORQUE CONVERTER END OF AUGUST BEGINNING OF SEPTEMBER 2012, UPON RETURN OF VEHICLE HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS. LAST THURSDAY APRIL 4 THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY LOST POWER WHILE GOING THROUGH AN INTERSECTION. FRIDAY DID THE SAME THING 3 TIMES IN LESS THAN 20 MINUTES OF DR...

Apr 8, 2013 Electrical System 100,000 mi

HAD THE RECALL WORK DONE ON THE TORQUE CONVERTER END OF AUGUST BEGINNING OF SEPTEMBER 2012, UPON RETURN OF VEHICLE HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS. LAST THURSDAY APRIL 4 THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY LOST POWER WHILE GOING THROUGH AN INTERSECTION. FRIDAY DID THE SAME THING 3 TIMES IN LESS THAN 20 MINUTES OF DR...

Apr 3, 2013 Structure

THE LATCH ON THE REAR OF THE VAN HAS RUSTED CLOSED ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASSIONS. IT IS PRESENTLY RUSTED SHUT AND THE BACK HATCH DOESNT OPEN AS A RESULT. THERE IS A RECALL ON THE THIRD ROW SEAT DUE TO WATER LEAKAGE FROM THE REAR TIRE WELL. THIS HAS TO BE RELATED AS THE CARPET THROUGHOUT THE VAN GET...

Apr 3, 2013 Electrical System

THE LATCH ON THE REAR OF THE VAN HAS RUSTED CLOSED ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASSIONS. IT IS PRESENTLY RUSTED SHUT AND THE BACK HATCH DOESNT OPEN AS A RESULT. THERE IS A RECALL ON THE THIRD ROW SEAT DUE TO WATER LEAKAGE FROM THE REAR TIRE WELL. THIS HAS TO BE RELATED AS THE CARPET THROUGHOUT THE VAN GET...

Apr 3, 2013 Latches/locks/linkages

THE LATCH ON THE REAR OF THE VAN HAS RUSTED CLOSED ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASSIONS. IT IS PRESENTLY RUSTED SHUT AND THE BACK HATCH DOESNT OPEN AS A RESULT. THERE IS A RECALL ON THE THIRD ROW SEAT DUE TO WATER LEAKAGE FROM THE REAR TIRE WELL. THIS HAS TO BE RELATED AS THE CARPET THROUGHOUT THE VAN GET...

Apr 3, 2013 Structure

THE LATCH ON THE REAR OF THE VAN HAS RUSTED CLOSED ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASSIONS. IT IS PRESENTLY RUSTED SHUT AND THE BACK HATCH DOESNT OPEN AS A RESULT. THERE IS A RECALL ON THE THIRD ROW SEAT DUE TO WATER LEAKAGE FROM THE REAR TIRE WELL. THIS HAS TO BE RELATED AS THE CARPET THROUGHOUT THE VAN GET...

Apr 3, 2013 Electrical System

THE LATCH ON THE REAR OF THE VAN HAS RUSTED CLOSED ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASSIONS. IT IS PRESENTLY RUSTED SHUT AND THE BACK HATCH DOESNT OPEN AS A RESULT. THERE IS A RECALL ON THE THIRD ROW SEAT DUE TO WATER LEAKAGE FROM THE REAR TIRE WELL. THIS HAS TO BE RELATED AS THE CARPET THROUGHOUT THE VAN GET...

Apr 3, 2013 Latches/locks/linkages

THE LATCH ON THE REAR OF THE VAN HAS RUSTED CLOSED ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASSIONS. IT IS PRESENTLY RUSTED SHUT AND THE BACK HATCH DOESNT OPEN AS A RESULT. THERE IS A RECALL ON THE THIRD ROW SEAT DUE TO WATER LEAKAGE FROM THE REAR TIRE WELL. THIS HAS TO BE RELATED AS THE CARPET THROUGHOUT THE VAN GET...

Mar 27, 2013 Engine 124,328 mi

I WAS SITTING AT MY SON'S BUS STOP THIS MORNING WAITING ON THE BUS. I HAD THE VAN RUNNING CAUSE IT WAS COLD...BUT I HAD IT PARK. THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN...ALL THE LIGHTS ON THE DASH BOARD CAME ON...THE ENGINE SHUT OFF AND THEN STARTED BACK UP. THIS HAPPENED ABOUT 6 MONTHS AGO WHILE I WAS DRIVING. IT...

Mar 27, 2013 Tires 50,000 mi

CHECK TIRES & TRACTION CONTROL OFF LIGHT COMES ON DAILY. *TR

Mar 27, 2013 Traction Control System 50,000 mi

CHECK TIRES & TRACTION CONTROL OFF LIGHT COMES ON DAILY. *TR

Mar 27, 2013 Wheels 50,000 mi

CHECK TIRES & TRACTION CONTROL OFF LIGHT COMES ON DAILY. *TR

Mar 27, 2013 Service Brakes 50,000 mi

CHECK TIRES & TRACTION CONTROL OFF LIGHT COMES ON DAILY. *TR

Mar 27, 2013 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 50,000 mi

CHECK TIRES & TRACTION CONTROL OFF LIGHT COMES ON DAILY. *TR

Mar 27, 2013 Engine 124,328 mi

I WAS SITTING AT MY SON'S BUS STOP THIS MORNING WAITING ON THE BUS. I HAD THE VAN RUNNING CAUSE IT WAS COLD...BUT I HAD IT PARK. THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN...ALL THE LIGHTS ON THE DASH BOARD CAME ON...THE ENGINE SHUT OFF AND THEN STARTED BACK UP. THIS HAPPENED ABOUT 6 MONTHS AGO WHILE I WAS DRIVING. IT...

Mar 27, 2013 Tires 50,000 mi

CHECK TIRES & TRACTION CONTROL OFF LIGHT COMES ON DAILY. *TR

Mar 27, 2013 Traction Control System 50,000 mi

CHECK TIRES & TRACTION CONTROL OFF LIGHT COMES ON DAILY. *TR

Mar 27, 2013 Wheels 50,000 mi

CHECK TIRES & TRACTION CONTROL OFF LIGHT COMES ON DAILY. *TR

Mar 27, 2013 Service Brakes 50,000 mi

CHECK TIRES & TRACTION CONTROL OFF LIGHT COMES ON DAILY. *TR

Mar 27, 2013 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 50,000 mi

CHECK TIRES & TRACTION CONTROL OFF LIGHT COMES ON DAILY. *TR

Mar 21, 2013 Engine 90,000 mi

THIS IS THE FOURTH TIME POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE HAS GONE OUT DURING RAIN EVENT. THIS TIME WAS ON A HIGHWAY TRAVELING AT 45MPH WITH PASSENGERS. THE RESULT WAS INTERMITTENT ENGINE SHUTDOWN, LOSS OF STEERING, AND FORWARD MOTION. THIS MODULE HAS BEEN REPLACED 3 OTHER TIMES. TWO TIMES IN 2011, AND TWO...

Mar 21, 2013 Power Train 90,000 mi

THIS IS THE FOURTH TIME POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE HAS GONE OUT DURING RAIN EVENT. THIS TIME WAS ON A HIGHWAY TRAVELING AT 45MPH WITH PASSENGERS. THE RESULT WAS INTERMITTENT ENGINE SHUTDOWN, LOSS OF STEERING, AND FORWARD MOTION. THIS MODULE HAS BEEN REPLACED 3 OTHER TIMES. TWO TIMES IN 2011, AND TWO...

Mar 21, 2013 Steering 90,000 mi

THIS IS THE FOURTH TIME POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE HAS GONE OUT DURING RAIN EVENT. THIS TIME WAS ON A HIGHWAY TRAVELING AT 45MPH WITH PASSENGERS. THE RESULT WAS INTERMITTENT ENGINE SHUTDOWN, LOSS OF STEERING, AND FORWARD MOTION. THIS MODULE HAS BEEN REPLACED 3 OTHER TIMES. TWO TIMES IN 2011, AND TWO...

Mar 21, 2013 Engine 90,000 mi

THIS IS THE FOURTH TIME POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE HAS GONE OUT DURING RAIN EVENT. THIS TIME WAS ON A HIGHWAY TRAVELING AT 45MPH WITH PASSENGERS. THE RESULT WAS INTERMITTENT ENGINE SHUTDOWN, LOSS OF STEERING, AND FORWARD MOTION. THIS MODULE HAS BEEN REPLACED 3 OTHER TIMES. TWO TIMES IN 2011, AND TWO...

Mar 21, 2013 Power Train 90,000 mi

THIS IS THE FOURTH TIME POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE HAS GONE OUT DURING RAIN EVENT. THIS TIME WAS ON A HIGHWAY TRAVELING AT 45MPH WITH PASSENGERS. THE RESULT WAS INTERMITTENT ENGINE SHUTDOWN, LOSS OF STEERING, AND FORWARD MOTION. THIS MODULE HAS BEEN REPLACED 3 OTHER TIMES. TWO TIMES IN 2011, AND TWO...

Mar 21, 2013 Steering 90,000 mi

THIS IS THE FOURTH TIME POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE HAS GONE OUT DURING RAIN EVENT. THIS TIME WAS ON A HIGHWAY TRAVELING AT 45MPH WITH PASSENGERS. THE RESULT WAS INTERMITTENT ENGINE SHUTDOWN, LOSS OF STEERING, AND FORWARD MOTION. THIS MODULE HAS BEEN REPLACED 3 OTHER TIMES. TWO TIMES IN 2011, AND TWO...

Mar 20, 2013 Power Train 194,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 12V006000 (POWER TRAIN) AND TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR THE COMPLETION OF RECALL REPAIRS. THE DEALER PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC TEST AND ADVISED THAT THE RECALLED COMPONENT HAD ...

Mar 20, 2013 Power Train 194,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 12V006000 (POWER TRAIN) AND TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR THE COMPLETION OF RECALL REPAIRS. THE DEALER PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC TEST AND ADVISED THAT THE RECALLED COMPONENT HAD ...

Mar 19, 2013 Electrical System 100,000 mi

I DROVE MY CAR TO WORK IN THE MORNING. AT 2PM, I TRIED TO DRIVE, BUT COULD NOT. THE CAR STARTED, BUT I COULD NOT MOVE FORWARD OR BACKWARD. I HAD NO SYMPTOMS THAT A PROBLEM WAS ABOUT TO HAPPEN BEFORE THIS. WHEN THE TOW GUY CAME, HE MOVED THE CAR BY HAND WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING. HE WAS ABLE TO DR...

Mar 19, 2013 Electrical System 87,000 mi

I AM WRITING ABOUT THIS 12/8/11 INCIDENT TODAY, BECAUSE THIS HAPPENED TO ME AGAIN! ON 3/14/13 (I WILL ENTER A SEPARATE COMPLAINT THE 3/14/13 EVENT IMMEDIATELY AFTER THIS ONE IS REGISTERED). IN BOTH CASES, THE ENTIRE COMPUTER BRAIN HAD TO BE REPLACED, EACH TIME COSTING OVER $1,000. 12/8/11 INCIDENT...

Mar 19, 2013 Electrical System 100,000 mi

I DROVE MY CAR TO WORK IN THE MORNING. AT 2PM, I TRIED TO DRIVE, BUT COULD NOT. THE CAR STARTED, BUT I COULD NOT MOVE FORWARD OR BACKWARD. I HAD NO SYMPTOMS THAT A PROBLEM WAS ABOUT TO HAPPEN BEFORE THIS. WHEN THE TOW GUY CAME, HE MOVED THE CAR BY HAND WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING. HE WAS ABLE TO DR...

Mar 19, 2013 Electrical System 87,000 mi

I AM WRITING ABOUT THIS 12/8/11 INCIDENT TODAY, BECAUSE THIS HAPPENED TO ME AGAIN! ON 3/14/13 (I WILL ENTER A SEPARATE COMPLAINT THE 3/14/13 EVENT IMMEDIATELY AFTER THIS ONE IS REGISTERED). IN BOTH CASES, THE ENTIRE COMPUTER BRAIN HAD TO BE REPLACED, EACH TIME COSTING OVER $1,000. 12/8/11 INCIDENT...

Mar 15, 2013 Electrical System 153,500 mi

OUR 2004 FORD FREESTAR STALLED, AND THEN SURGED AFTER ACCELERATING FROM A STOP. THE NEXT DAY THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. WE TOOK IT TO A LOCAL FORD DEALER, CAPITAL CITY FORD IN INDIANAPOLIS, WHO IN INDICATED THE CODE WAS FOR A FUEL PUMP PROBLEM. WE PAID OVER $800 TO HAVE THE FUEL PUMP REPLACED...

Mar 15, 2013 Engine 153,500 mi

OUR 2004 FORD FREESTAR STALLED, AND THEN SURGED AFTER ACCELERATING FROM A STOP. THE NEXT DAY THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. WE TOOK IT TO A LOCAL FORD DEALER, CAPITAL CITY FORD IN INDIANAPOLIS, WHO IN INDICATED THE CODE WAS FOR A FUEL PUMP PROBLEM. WE PAID OVER $800 TO HAVE THE FUEL PUMP REPLACED...

Mar 15, 2013 Electrical System 153,500 mi

OUR 2004 FORD FREESTAR STALLED, AND THEN SURGED AFTER ACCELERATING FROM A STOP. THE NEXT DAY THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. WE TOOK IT TO A LOCAL FORD DEALER, CAPITAL CITY FORD IN INDIANAPOLIS, WHO IN INDICATED THE CODE WAS FOR A FUEL PUMP PROBLEM. WE PAID OVER $800 TO HAVE THE FUEL PUMP REPLACED...

Mar 15, 2013 Engine 153,500 mi

OUR 2004 FORD FREESTAR STALLED, AND THEN SURGED AFTER ACCELERATING FROM A STOP. THE NEXT DAY THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. WE TOOK IT TO A LOCAL FORD DEALER, CAPITAL CITY FORD IN INDIANAPOLIS, WHO IN INDICATED THE CODE WAS FOR A FUEL PUMP PROBLEM. WE PAID OVER $800 TO HAVE THE FUEL PUMP REPLACED...

Mar 14, 2013 Seats 144,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WATER WAS BUILDING UP IN THE WHEEL WELL BRACKETS FOR THE THIRD ROW SEATS. AS A RESULT, THE SEAT EXHIBITED RUST AND CORROSION. IN ADDITION, THE REAR SEAT ANCHOR PLATE WAS COMPLETELY DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTI...

Mar 14, 2013 Seats 144,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WATER WAS BUILDING UP IN THE WHEEL WELL BRACKETS FOR THE THIRD ROW SEATS. AS A RESULT, THE SEAT EXHIBITED RUST AND CORROSION. IN ADDITION, THE REAR SEAT ANCHOR PLATE WAS COMPLETELY DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTI...

Mar 7, 2013 Power Train

LETTER FROM SENATOR CORYNYN ON BEHALF OF CONSTITUENT REGARDING HER 2004 FORD FREESTAR THAT LOST POWER, AND RECEIVE AN ALERT REGARDING HER RECALL NOTICE 11525 (TORQUE CONVERTER), AND BELIEVES SHE SHOULD BE REIMBURSE FOR HER PAYMENTS. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED SHE SUBMITTED HER ORIGINAL RECEIPTS FOR R...

Mar 7, 2013 Power Train

LETTER FROM SENATOR CORYNYN ON BEHALF OF CONSTITUENT REGARDING HER 2004 FORD FREESTAR THAT LOST POWER, AND RECEIVE AN ALERT REGARDING HER RECALL NOTICE 11525 (TORQUE CONVERTER), AND BELIEVES SHE SHOULD BE REIMBURSE FOR HER PAYMENTS. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED SHE SUBMITTED HER ORIGINAL RECEIPTS FOR R...

Mar 7, 2013 Power Train 103,000 mi

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL THE PCM SHORTED OUT BECAUSE IT GOT WET THROUGH THE COVER OF THE HOOD. THIS APPEARS TO BE A RELATIVELY WIDE-SPREAD PROBLEM AND IF NOT ADDRESSED AND REPAIRED CORRECTLY, IT COULD HAPPEN AGAIN. *TR

Mar 7, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 103,000 mi

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL THE PCM SHORTED OUT BECAUSE IT GOT WET THROUGH THE COVER OF THE HOOD. THIS APPEARS TO BE A RELATIVELY WIDE-SPREAD PROBLEM AND IF NOT ADDRESSED AND REPAIRED CORRECTLY, IT COULD HAPPEN AGAIN. *TR

Mar 7, 2013 Power Train 103,000 mi

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL THE PCM SHORTED OUT BECAUSE IT GOT WET THROUGH THE COVER OF THE HOOD. THIS APPEARS TO BE A RELATIVELY WIDE-SPREAD PROBLEM AND IF NOT ADDRESSED AND REPAIRED CORRECTLY, IT COULD HAPPEN AGAIN. *TR

Mar 7, 2013 Electrical System 103,000 mi

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL THE PCM SHORTED OUT BECAUSE IT GOT WET THROUGH THE COVER OF THE HOOD. THIS APPEARS TO BE A RELATIVELY WIDE-SPREAD PROBLEM AND IF NOT ADDRESSED AND REPAIRED CORRECTLY, IT COULD HAPPEN AGAIN. *TR

Mar 7, 2013 Power Train

LETTER FROM SENATOR CORYNYN ON BEHALF OF CONSTITUENT REGARDING HER 2004 FORD FREESTAR THAT LOST POWER, AND RECEIVE AN ALERT REGARDING HER RECALL NOTICE 11525 (TORQUE CONVERTER), AND BELIEVES SHE SHOULD BE REIMBURSE FOR HER PAYMENTS. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED SHE SUBMITTED HER ORIGINAL RECEIPTS FOR R...

Mar 7, 2013 Power Train

LETTER FROM SENATOR CORYNYN ON BEHALF OF CONSTITUENT REGARDING HER 2004 FORD FREESTAR THAT LOST POWER, AND RECEIVE AN ALERT REGARDING HER RECALL NOTICE 11525 (TORQUE CONVERTER), AND BELIEVES SHE SHOULD BE REIMBURSE FOR HER PAYMENTS. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED SHE SUBMITTED HER ORIGINAL RECEIPTS FOR R...

Mar 7, 2013 Power Train 103,000 mi

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL THE PCM SHORTED OUT BECAUSE IT GOT WET THROUGH THE COVER OF THE HOOD. THIS APPEARS TO BE A RELATIVELY WIDE-SPREAD PROBLEM AND IF NOT ADDRESSED AND REPAIRED CORRECTLY, IT COULD HAPPEN AGAIN. *TR

Mar 7, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 103,000 mi

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL THE PCM SHORTED OUT BECAUSE IT GOT WET THROUGH THE COVER OF THE HOOD. THIS APPEARS TO BE A RELATIVELY WIDE-SPREAD PROBLEM AND IF NOT ADDRESSED AND REPAIRED CORRECTLY, IT COULD HAPPEN AGAIN. *TR

Mar 7, 2013 Power Train 103,000 mi

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL THE PCM SHORTED OUT BECAUSE IT GOT WET THROUGH THE COVER OF THE HOOD. THIS APPEARS TO BE A RELATIVELY WIDE-SPREAD PROBLEM AND IF NOT ADDRESSED AND REPAIRED CORRECTLY, IT COULD HAPPEN AGAIN. *TR

Mar 7, 2013 Electrical System 103,000 mi

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL THE PCM SHORTED OUT BECAUSE IT GOT WET THROUGH THE COVER OF THE HOOD. THIS APPEARS TO BE A RELATIVELY WIDE-SPREAD PROBLEM AND IF NOT ADDRESSED AND REPAIRED CORRECTLY, IT COULD HAPPEN AGAIN. *TR

Mar 5, 2013 Power Train

2004 FORD FREESTAR. CONSUMER REQUESTS REIMBURSEMENT FOR TORQUE CONVERTER RECALL NOTICE. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED HE RECEIVED A CALL FROM THE DEALER INFORMING HIM, HE COULD BRING THE VEHICLE IN, TO HAVE THE TORQUE CONVERTER REPLACED. THE CONSUMER STATED IN JUNE OF 2008, A FEW MONTHS AFTER THE THRE...

Mar 5, 2013 Power Train

2004 FORD FREESTAR. CONSUMER REQUESTS REIMBURSEMENT FOR TORQUE CONVERTER RECALL NOTICE. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED HE RECEIVED A CALL FROM THE DEALER INFORMING HIM, HE COULD BRING THE VEHICLE IN, TO HAVE THE TORQUE CONVERTER REPLACED. THE CONSUMER STATED IN JUNE OF 2008, A FEW MONTHS AFTER THE THRE...

Mar 5, 2013 Power Train 155,452 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN AND REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 12V006000 (POWER TRAIN). THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER THE REPAIR WAS PERFORMED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, SHE HEARD A LOUD RATTLING NOISE. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE ...

Mar 5, 2013 Power Train

2004 FORD FREESTAR. CONSUMER REQUESTS REIMBURSEMENT FOR TORQUE CONVERTER RECALL NOTICE. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED HE RECEIVED A CALL FROM THE DEALER INFORMING HIM, HE COULD BRING THE VEHICLE IN, TO HAVE THE TORQUE CONVERTER REPLACED. THE CONSUMER STATED IN JUNE OF 2008, A FEW MONTHS AFTER THE THRE...

Mar 5, 2013 Power Train

2004 FORD FREESTAR. CONSUMER REQUESTS REIMBURSEMENT FOR TORQUE CONVERTER RECALL NOTICE. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED HE RECEIVED A CALL FROM THE DEALER INFORMING HIM, HE COULD BRING THE VEHICLE IN, TO HAVE THE TORQUE CONVERTER REPLACED. THE CONSUMER STATED IN JUNE OF 2008, A FEW MONTHS AFTER THE THRE...

Mar 5, 2013 Power Train 155,452 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN AND REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 12V006000 (POWER TRAIN). THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER THE REPAIR WAS PERFORMED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, SHE HEARD A LOUD RATTLING NOISE. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE ...

Mar 4, 2013 Structure 130,000 mi

THE PROBLEM IS THE SAME THAT IS DESCRIBED IN EA12003. THE ATTACHING BRACKET FOR THE REAR SEAT FELL OUT WHILE THE SEAT WAS FOLDED INTO THE FLOOR. IT BECAME LODGED IN THE INNER PORTION OF THE REAR WHEEL ASSEMBLY. IF THIS WOULD HAVE HAPPENED AT HIGH SPEEDS, SOMEBODY COULD HAVE EASILY BEEN KILLED, BY TH...

Mar 4, 2013 Wheels 130,000 mi

THE PROBLEM IS THE SAME THAT IS DESCRIBED IN EA12003. THE ATTACHING BRACKET FOR THE REAR SEAT FELL OUT WHILE THE SEAT WAS FOLDED INTO THE FLOOR. IT BECAME LODGED IN THE INNER PORTION OF THE REAR WHEEL ASSEMBLY. IF THIS WOULD HAVE HAPPENED AT HIGH SPEEDS, SOMEBODY COULD HAVE EASILY BEEN KILLED, BY TH...

Mar 4, 2013 Seats 130,000 mi

THE PROBLEM IS THE SAME THAT IS DESCRIBED IN EA12003. THE ATTACHING BRACKET FOR THE REAR SEAT FELL OUT WHILE THE SEAT WAS FOLDED INTO THE FLOOR. IT BECAME LODGED IN THE INNER PORTION OF THE REAR WHEEL ASSEMBLY. IF THIS WOULD HAVE HAPPENED AT HIGH SPEEDS, SOMEBODY COULD HAVE EASILY BEEN KILLED, BY TH...

Mar 4, 2013 Suspension 130,000 mi

THE PROBLEM IS THE SAME THAT IS DESCRIBED IN EA12003. THE ATTACHING BRACKET FOR THE REAR SEAT FELL OUT WHILE THE SEAT WAS FOLDED INTO THE FLOOR. IT BECAME LODGED IN THE INNER PORTION OF THE REAR WHEEL ASSEMBLY. IF THIS WOULD HAVE HAPPENED AT HIGH SPEEDS, SOMEBODY COULD HAVE EASILY BEEN KILLED, BY TH...

Mar 4, 2013 Structure 130,000 mi

THE PROBLEM IS THE SAME THAT IS DESCRIBED IN EA12003. THE ATTACHING BRACKET FOR THE REAR SEAT FELL OUT WHILE THE SEAT WAS FOLDED INTO THE FLOOR. IT BECAME LODGED IN THE INNER PORTION OF THE REAR WHEEL ASSEMBLY. IF THIS WOULD HAVE HAPPENED AT HIGH SPEEDS, SOMEBODY COULD HAVE EASILY BEEN KILLED, BY TH...

Mar 4, 2013 Wheels 130,000 mi

THE PROBLEM IS THE SAME THAT IS DESCRIBED IN EA12003. THE ATTACHING BRACKET FOR THE REAR SEAT FELL OUT WHILE THE SEAT WAS FOLDED INTO THE FLOOR. IT BECAME LODGED IN THE INNER PORTION OF THE REAR WHEEL ASSEMBLY. IF THIS WOULD HAVE HAPPENED AT HIGH SPEEDS, SOMEBODY COULD HAVE EASILY BEEN KILLED, BY TH...

Mar 4, 2013 Seats 130,000 mi

THE PROBLEM IS THE SAME THAT IS DESCRIBED IN EA12003. THE ATTACHING BRACKET FOR THE REAR SEAT FELL OUT WHILE THE SEAT WAS FOLDED INTO THE FLOOR. IT BECAME LODGED IN THE INNER PORTION OF THE REAR WHEEL ASSEMBLY. IF THIS WOULD HAVE HAPPENED AT HIGH SPEEDS, SOMEBODY COULD HAVE EASILY BEEN KILLED, BY TH...

Mar 4, 2013 Suspension 130,000 mi

THE PROBLEM IS THE SAME THAT IS DESCRIBED IN EA12003. THE ATTACHING BRACKET FOR THE REAR SEAT FELL OUT WHILE THE SEAT WAS FOLDED INTO THE FLOOR. IT BECAME LODGED IN THE INNER PORTION OF THE REAR WHEEL ASSEMBLY. IF THIS WOULD HAVE HAPPENED AT HIGH SPEEDS, SOMEBODY COULD HAVE EASILY BEEN KILLED, BY TH...

Feb 26, 2013 Electrical System

CPSC#I1320440. 2004 FORD FREESTAR. CONSUMER STATED AFTER DRIVING THE CAR IN THE RAIN, A FEW DAYS AFTERWARDS THE VEHICLE SPURTS AND SHAKES VIOLENTLY. *LN THE CONSUMER ALSO STATED THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WOULD COME ON AND FLASH. THE VEHICLE ALSO JUMPED WHEN ACCELERATING AND VIBRATED WHILE AT A STOP. ...

Feb 26, 2013 Engine

CPSC#I1320440. 2004 FORD FREESTAR. CONSUMER STATED AFTER DRIVING THE CAR IN THE RAIN, A FEW DAYS AFTERWARDS THE VEHICLE SPURTS AND SHAKES VIOLENTLY. *LN THE CONSUMER ALSO STATED THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WOULD COME ON AND FLASH. THE VEHICLE ALSO JUMPED WHEN ACCELERATING AND VIBRATED WHILE AT A STOP. ...

Feb 26, 2013 Electrical System

CPSC#I1320440. 2004 FORD FREESTAR. CONSUMER STATED AFTER DRIVING THE CAR IN THE RAIN, A FEW DAYS AFTERWARDS THE VEHICLE SPURTS AND SHAKES VIOLENTLY. *LN THE CONSUMER ALSO STATED THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WOULD COME ON AND FLASH. THE VEHICLE ALSO JUMPED WHEN ACCELERATING AND VIBRATED WHILE AT A STOP. ...

Feb 26, 2013 Engine

CPSC#I1320440. 2004 FORD FREESTAR. CONSUMER STATED AFTER DRIVING THE CAR IN THE RAIN, A FEW DAYS AFTERWARDS THE VEHICLE SPURTS AND SHAKES VIOLENTLY. *LN THE CONSUMER ALSO STATED THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WOULD COME ON AND FLASH. THE VEHICLE ALSO JUMPED WHEN ACCELERATING AND VIBRATED WHILE AT A STOP. ...

Feb 24, 2013 Structure 154,000 mi

2004 FORD FREESTAR SES I CHANGED THE REAR BRAKES ON 1/20/2013 NOTICED THE LEFT REAR WHEEL WAS RUSTING OUT. TODAY 2/24/2013 WENT TO INSTALL A CAR SEAR & NOTICED THE BENCH SEAT IN THE BACK WAS ROCKING SLIGHTLY. THE ANCHOR POINT ON THE LEFT REAR IS RUSTED OUT AND MOVING. UPON INSPECTION I NOTICED THAT ...

Feb 24, 2013 Engine 154,000 mi

2004 FORD FREESTAR SES I CHANGED THE REAR BRAKES ON 1/20/2013 NOTICED THE LEFT REAR WHEEL WAS RUSTING OUT. TODAY 2/24/2013 WENT TO INSTALL A CAR SEAR & NOTICED THE BENCH SEAT IN THE BACK WAS ROCKING SLIGHTLY. THE ANCHOR POINT ON THE LEFT REAR IS RUSTED OUT AND MOVING. UPON INSPECTION I NOTICED THAT ...

Feb 24, 2013 Electrical System 154,000 mi

2004 FORD FREESTAR SES I CHANGED THE REAR BRAKES ON 1/20/2013 NOTICED THE LEFT REAR WHEEL WAS RUSTING OUT. TODAY 2/24/2013 WENT TO INSTALL A CAR SEAR & NOTICED THE BENCH SEAT IN THE BACK WAS ROCKING SLIGHTLY. THE ANCHOR POINT ON THE LEFT REAR IS RUSTED OUT AND MOVING. UPON INSPECTION I NOTICED THAT ...

Feb 24, 2013 Structure 154,000 mi

2004 FORD FREESTAR SES I CHANGED THE REAR BRAKES ON 1/20/2013 NOTICED THE LEFT REAR WHEEL WAS RUSTING OUT. TODAY 2/24/2013 WENT TO INSTALL A CAR SEAR & NOTICED THE BENCH SEAT IN THE BACK WAS ROCKING SLIGHTLY. THE ANCHOR POINT ON THE LEFT REAR IS RUSTED OUT AND MOVING. UPON INSPECTION I NOTICED THAT ...

Feb 24, 2013 Engine 154,000 mi

2004 FORD FREESTAR SES I CHANGED THE REAR BRAKES ON 1/20/2013 NOTICED THE LEFT REAR WHEEL WAS RUSTING OUT. TODAY 2/24/2013 WENT TO INSTALL A CAR SEAR & NOTICED THE BENCH SEAT IN THE BACK WAS ROCKING SLIGHTLY. THE ANCHOR POINT ON THE LEFT REAR IS RUSTED OUT AND MOVING. UPON INSPECTION I NOTICED THAT ...

Feb 24, 2013 Electrical System 154,000 mi

2004 FORD FREESTAR SES I CHANGED THE REAR BRAKES ON 1/20/2013 NOTICED THE LEFT REAR WHEEL WAS RUSTING OUT. TODAY 2/24/2013 WENT TO INSTALL A CAR SEAR & NOTICED THE BENCH SEAT IN THE BACK WAS ROCKING SLIGHTLY. THE ANCHOR POINT ON THE LEFT REAR IS RUSTED OUT AND MOVING. UPON INSPECTION I NOTICED THAT ...

Feb 22, 2013 Structure 22,500 mi

SEVERE RUST ISSUES PLAGUE THE FRAME, JACK POINTS, AND REAR FRAME (SPARE TIRE STORAGE AREA). THE SPARE TIRE WHEEL LOOKS AS IF IT HAS NEVER HAD PAINT ON IT THERE IS SO MUCH RUST. WE JUST PURCHASED THE VEHICLE A FEW DAYS AGO AND ARE CURRENTLY WORKING WITH THE FORD DEALER TO HOPEFULLY GET THE PROBLEM CO...

Feb 22, 2013 Structure 22,500 mi

SEVERE RUST ISSUES PLAGUE THE FRAME, JACK POINTS, AND REAR FRAME (SPARE TIRE STORAGE AREA). THE SPARE TIRE WHEEL LOOKS AS IF IT HAS NEVER HAD PAINT ON IT THERE IS SO MUCH RUST. WE JUST PURCHASED THE VEHICLE A FEW DAYS AGO AND ARE CURRENTLY WORKING WITH THE FORD DEALER TO HOPEFULLY GET THE PROBLEM CO...

Feb 22, 2013 Structure 22,500 mi

SEVERE RUST ISSUES PLAGUE THE FRAME, JACK POINTS, AND REAR FRAME (SPARE TIRE STORAGE AREA). THE SPARE TIRE WHEEL LOOKS AS IF IT HAS NEVER HAD PAINT ON IT THERE IS SO MUCH RUST. WE JUST PURCHASED THE VEHICLE A FEW DAYS AGO AND ARE CURRENTLY WORKING WITH THE FORD DEALER TO HOPEFULLY GET THE PROBLEM CO...

Feb 22, 2013 Structure 22,500 mi

SEVERE RUST ISSUES PLAGUE THE FRAME, JACK POINTS, AND REAR FRAME (SPARE TIRE STORAGE AREA). THE SPARE TIRE WHEEL LOOKS AS IF IT HAS NEVER HAD PAINT ON IT THERE IS SO MUCH RUST. WE JUST PURCHASED THE VEHICLE A FEW DAYS AGO AND ARE CURRENTLY WORKING WITH THE FORD DEALER TO HOPEFULLY GET THE PROBLEM CO...

Feb 19, 2013 Engine And Engine Cooling 37,000 mi

WHEN THE VEHICLE IS WET THE SYSTEM SEEMS TO SHORT CIRCUIT ITSELF. IT CAUSES IT TO SHIMMY AND SHAKE AND IT WONT ACCELERATE. WE NOTICED IT SEVERAL TIMES AND TOOK IT IN WHERE WE WERE TOLD IT WAS THE CAMSHAFT SENSOR BUT AFTER HAVING IT REPLACED TWICE IT IS STILL HAVING THE ISSUE. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ...

Feb 19, 2013 Engine And Engine Cooling 37,000 mi

WHEN THE VEHICLE IS WET THE SYSTEM SEEMS TO SHORT CIRCUIT ITSELF. IT CAUSES IT TO SHIMMY AND SHAKE AND IT WONT ACCELERATE. WE NOTICED IT SEVERAL TIMES AND TOOK IT IN WHERE WE WERE TOLD IT WAS THE CAMSHAFT SENSOR BUT AFTER HAVING IT REPLACED TWICE IT IS STILL HAVING THE ISSUE. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ...

Feb 15, 2013 Seats 160,000 mi

AS STATED WITH OTHER 2004 FORD FREESTARS, REAR RUST ON DRIVERSIDE REAR, REAR SEAT WILL NOT LOCK BECAUSE THE SAFETY LOCK IS RUSTED AWAY, NOT SAFE TO ANY PASSENGER TO SIT THERE. *TR

Feb 15, 2013 Structure 160,000 mi

AS STATED WITH OTHER 2004 FORD FREESTARS, REAR RUST ON DRIVERSIDE REAR, REAR SEAT WILL NOT LOCK BECAUSE THE SAFETY LOCK IS RUSTED AWAY, NOT SAFE TO ANY PASSENGER TO SIT THERE. *TR

Feb 15, 2013 Seats 160,000 mi

AS STATED WITH OTHER 2004 FORD FREESTARS, REAR RUST ON DRIVERSIDE REAR, REAR SEAT WILL NOT LOCK BECAUSE THE SAFETY LOCK IS RUSTED AWAY, NOT SAFE TO ANY PASSENGER TO SIT THERE. *TR

Feb 15, 2013 Structure 160,000 mi

AS STATED WITH OTHER 2004 FORD FREESTARS, REAR RUST ON DRIVERSIDE REAR, REAR SEAT WILL NOT LOCK BECAUSE THE SAFETY LOCK IS RUSTED AWAY, NOT SAFE TO ANY PASSENGER TO SIT THERE. *TR

Feb 12, 2013 Engine 86,000 mi

I HAVE HAD THIS VAN 1 MONTH AND PAID $8000,ITS MY FIRST CAR PAYMENT,86,000 MILES AND I AM LOSING POWER AND THE WATER LIGHT IS COMING ON THE VAN IS JERKING WHEN DRIVING THIS,,I WANT TO LEARN ABOUT THE LEMON LAW IN MICHIGAN. *TR

Feb 12, 2013 Engine 86,000 mi

I HAVE HAD THIS VAN 1 MONTH AND PAID $8000,ITS MY FIRST CAR PAYMENT,86,000 MILES AND I AM LOSING POWER AND THE WATER LIGHT IS COMING ON THE VAN IS JERKING WHEN DRIVING THIS,,I WANT TO LEARN ABOUT THE LEMON LAW IN MICHIGAN. *TR

Feb 10, 2013 Structure 120,000 mi

THE PANEL THAT THE LATCH IS BOLTED TO WAS CORRODED AND CAME OF LEAVING NO PLACE FOR THE LATCH ON THE DRIVE'S SIDE TO ATTACH TO. *TR

Feb 10, 2013 Seats 120,000 mi

THE PANEL THAT THE LATCH IS BOLTED TO WAS CORRODED AND CAME OF LEAVING NO PLACE FOR THE LATCH ON THE DRIVE'S SIDE TO ATTACH TO. *TR

Feb 10, 2013 Structure 120,000 mi

THE PANEL THAT THE LATCH IS BOLTED TO WAS CORRODED AND CAME OF LEAVING NO PLACE FOR THE LATCH ON THE DRIVE'S SIDE TO ATTACH TO. *TR

Feb 10, 2013 Seats 120,000 mi

THE PANEL THAT THE LATCH IS BOLTED TO WAS CORRODED AND CAME OF LEAVING NO PLACE FOR THE LATCH ON THE DRIVE'S SIDE TO ATTACH TO. *TR

Feb 6, 2013 Engine 39,000 mi

BASICALLY, WHEN IT'S WET OUTSIDE THE CAR DIES AFTER STARTING. THERE WILL BE A LOUD SCREECHING SOUND COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD AND THEN IT WILL JUST STUTTER AND STALL OUT. IT WILL START RIGHT BACK UP BUT THEN IT WILL DIE AGAIN. THIS WILL EVEN HAPPEN WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. IT SEEMS TO ONLY HAPP...

Feb 6, 2013 Engine 39,000 mi

BASICALLY, WHEN IT'S WET OUTSIDE THE CAR DIES AFTER STARTING. THERE WILL BE A LOUD SCREECHING SOUND COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD AND THEN IT WILL JUST STUTTER AND STALL OUT. IT WILL START RIGHT BACK UP BUT THEN IT WILL DIE AGAIN. THIS WILL EVEN HAPPEN WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. IT SEEMS TO ONLY HAPP...

Feb 4, 2013 Structure 140,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, A LOUD GRINDING SOUND WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE REAR TIRES. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE WHEEL MOUNT AND WHEEL WELL WERE RUSTED. IN ADDITION, THE THIRD ROW LATCH FAILED AND THE SEATS WERE UNABLE TO ...

Feb 4, 2013 Seats 140,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, A LOUD GRINDING SOUND WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE REAR TIRES. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE WHEEL MOUNT AND WHEEL WELL WERE RUSTED. IN ADDITION, THE THIRD ROW LATCH FAILED AND THE SEATS WERE UNABLE TO ...

Feb 4, 2013 Engine 65,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION AND THEY STATED THAT THE COMPUTER MODULE AND THE COIL PACK NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE FAILURE ...

Feb 4, 2013 Structure 140,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, A LOUD GRINDING SOUND WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE REAR TIRES. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE WHEEL MOUNT AND WHEEL WELL WERE RUSTED. IN ADDITION, THE THIRD ROW LATCH FAILED AND THE SEATS WERE UNABLE TO ...

Feb 4, 2013 Seats 140,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, A LOUD GRINDING SOUND WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE REAR TIRES. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE WHEEL MOUNT AND WHEEL WELL WERE RUSTED. IN ADDITION, THE THIRD ROW LATCH FAILED AND THE SEATS WERE UNABLE TO ...

Feb 4, 2013 Engine 65,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION AND THEY STATED THAT THE COMPUTER MODULE AND THE COIL PACK NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE FAILURE ...

Jan 20, 2013 Structure 160,000 mi

BACK SEAT WOULDN'T LATCH. FOUND ROTTEN WHEEL WELL DUE TO RUST AND CORROSION AND LATCH FELL OUT ALONG WITH A PIECE OF THE WHEEL WELL. NOW, THERE IS A HOLE WHERE THE LATCH WAS AND THE REAR SEAT IS UNSAFE DUE TO THE FACT THAT THERE IS NO LATCH TO HOLD IT IN PLACE. I HAVE THREE KIDS SO NOW THEIR LIFE IS...

Jan 20, 2013 Power Train 165,000 mi

AFTE RPARKING VAN NOSE IN,ATTEMPTED TO REVERSE WITH NO RESPONSE FROM VEHICLE AFTER MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS TO BACK UP WAS FINALLY ABLE TO REVERSE VERY SLOWLY WITH MINIMAL POWER. WHEN PLACED IN DRIVE TOOK SEVERAL ATTEMPTS AT ACCELERATION TO MOVE FORWARD. TRANSMISSION FLUID CHECKED BY MYSELF AND ADVANCE AUT...

Jan 20, 2013 Structure 160,000 mi

BACK SEAT WOULDN'T LATCH. FOUND ROTTEN WHEEL WELL DUE TO RUST AND CORROSION AND LATCH FELL OUT ALONG WITH A PIECE OF THE WHEEL WELL. NOW, THERE IS A HOLE WHERE THE LATCH WAS AND THE REAR SEAT IS UNSAFE DUE TO THE FACT THAT THERE IS NO LATCH TO HOLD IT IN PLACE. I HAVE THREE KIDS SO NOW THEIR LIFE IS...

Jan 20, 2013 Power Train 165,000 mi

AFTE RPARKING VAN NOSE IN,ATTEMPTED TO REVERSE WITH NO RESPONSE FROM VEHICLE AFTER MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS TO BACK UP WAS FINALLY ABLE TO REVERSE VERY SLOWLY WITH MINIMAL POWER. WHEN PLACED IN DRIVE TOOK SEVERAL ATTEMPTS AT ACCELERATION TO MOVE FORWARD. TRANSMISSION FLUID CHECKED BY MYSELF AND ADVANCE AUT...

Jan 18, 2013 Structure 100,800 mi

THE LEFT REAR 3RD ROW SEAT ANCHOR PLATE, MOUNTED NORMALLY TO THE LEFT REAR INNER WHEELHOUSE AS AN INTEGRATED PART OF THE WHEELHOUSE, HAS RUSTED AROUND THE PLATE EDGES AND THE ENTIRE PLATE IS SEPARATING FROM THE WHEELHOUSE ASSEMBLY. CURRENTLY IT IS RUSTED THRU ON THE LEFT , RIGHT, AND BOTTOM EDGES OF...

Jan 18, 2013 Seats 100,800 mi

THE LEFT REAR 3RD ROW SEAT ANCHOR PLATE, MOUNTED NORMALLY TO THE LEFT REAR INNER WHEELHOUSE AS AN INTEGRATED PART OF THE WHEELHOUSE, HAS RUSTED AROUND THE PLATE EDGES AND THE ENTIRE PLATE IS SEPARATING FROM THE WHEELHOUSE ASSEMBLY. CURRENTLY IT IS RUSTED THRU ON THE LEFT , RIGHT, AND BOTTOM EDGES OF...

Jan 18, 2013 Structure 100,800 mi

THE LEFT REAR 3RD ROW SEAT ANCHOR PLATE, MOUNTED NORMALLY TO THE LEFT REAR INNER WHEELHOUSE AS AN INTEGRATED PART OF THE WHEELHOUSE, HAS RUSTED AROUND THE PLATE EDGES AND THE ENTIRE PLATE IS SEPARATING FROM THE WHEELHOUSE ASSEMBLY. CURRENTLY IT IS RUSTED THRU ON THE LEFT , RIGHT, AND BOTTOM EDGES OF...

Jan 18, 2013 Seats 100,800 mi

THE LEFT REAR 3RD ROW SEAT ANCHOR PLATE, MOUNTED NORMALLY TO THE LEFT REAR INNER WHEELHOUSE AS AN INTEGRATED PART OF THE WHEELHOUSE, HAS RUSTED AROUND THE PLATE EDGES AND THE ENTIRE PLATE IS SEPARATING FROM THE WHEELHOUSE ASSEMBLY. CURRENTLY IT IS RUSTED THRU ON THE LEFT , RIGHT, AND BOTTOM EDGES OF...

Jan 14, 2013 Power Train 57,000 mi

CAR LURCHED FORWARD AT A STOP. AFTER THAT CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. FURTHER DIAGNOSES BY FORD INDICATED TRANSMISSION WAS DAMAGED. THIS IS 5 MONTHS AFTER TORQUE CONVERTER WAS REPLACED AS PART OF A RECALL. OBVIOUSLY TRANSMISSION WAS DAMAGED DUE TO FAULTY TORQUE CONVERTER. LOTS OF PEOPLE ON-LINE REPO...

Jan 14, 2013 Power Train 57,000 mi

CAR LURCHED FORWARD AT A STOP. AFTER THAT CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. FURTHER DIAGNOSES BY FORD INDICATED TRANSMISSION WAS DAMAGED. THIS IS 5 MONTHS AFTER TORQUE CONVERTER WAS REPLACED AS PART OF A RECALL. OBVIOUSLY TRANSMISSION WAS DAMAGED DUE TO FAULTY TORQUE CONVERTER. LOTS OF PEOPLE ON-LINE REPO...

Jan 11, 2013 Seats 119,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LEFT SIDE OF THE REAR SEAT WAS NOT BOLTED TO THE FLOOR. THE PLATE THAT WAS HOLDING THE SEAT IN PLACE WAS COVERED WITH RUST AND DISCONNECTED LEAVING A HOLE NEAR THE LEFT REAR WHEEL WELL WHICH CAUSED THE SEAT TO MOVE. THE PLATE O...

Jan 11, 2013 Seats 119,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LEFT SIDE OF THE REAR SEAT WAS NOT BOLTED TO THE FLOOR. THE PLATE THAT WAS HOLDING THE SEAT IN PLACE WAS COVERED WITH RUST AND DISCONNECTED LEAVING A HOLE NEAR THE LEFT REAR WHEEL WELL WHICH CAUSED THE SEAT TO MOVE. THE PLATE O...

Jan 9, 2013 Power Train 117,000 mi

THE PCM INTERNAL COMPUTER IS CRASHED AND CAUSE THE VEH TO RUN POORLY AND NOT START, DRAINED BATTER, ETC - THIS IS AN ISSUE WITH A LOT OF 2004 FREESTARS AS I READ ONLINE AND WAS TOLD TO SUBMIT THE INFO SO THAT MAYBE THEY WILL DO A RECALL AND GET THIS FIXED. THANK GOD IT DID NOT HAPPEN WHILE DRIVING. ...

Jan 9, 2013 Engine 117,000 mi

THE PCM INTERNAL COMPUTER IS CRASHED AND CAUSE THE VEH TO RUN POORLY AND NOT START, DRAINED BATTER, ETC - THIS IS AN ISSUE WITH A LOT OF 2004 FREESTARS AS I READ ONLINE AND WAS TOLD TO SUBMIT THE INFO SO THAT MAYBE THEY WILL DO A RECALL AND GET THIS FIXED. THANK GOD IT DID NOT HAPPEN WHILE DRIVING. ...

Jan 9, 2013 Electrical System 117,000 mi

THE PCM INTERNAL COMPUTER IS CRASHED AND CAUSE THE VEH TO RUN POORLY AND NOT START, DRAINED BATTER, ETC - THIS IS AN ISSUE WITH A LOT OF 2004 FREESTARS AS I READ ONLINE AND WAS TOLD TO SUBMIT THE INFO SO THAT MAYBE THEY WILL DO A RECALL AND GET THIS FIXED. THANK GOD IT DID NOT HAPPEN WHILE DRIVING. ...

Jan 9, 2013 Power Train 150,000 mi

I HAD MY VAN IN PARK WHILE I DROPPED MY KIDS OFF TO THE SITTER..CAME BACK OUT THE VAN HAD DIED..I TRIED TO START AND IT WOULD NOT EVEN TURN. THOUGH MAYBE BATTERY..PUT A KNEW ONE IN AND STILL NOTHING. HAD TO HAVE TOWED TO A SHOP AND THEY SAID IT WAS THE PCM WHERE IT WAS CORRODED DUE TO WATER LEAKING ...

Jan 9, 2013 Power Train 117,000 mi

THE PCM INTERNAL COMPUTER IS CRASHED AND CAUSE THE VEH TO RUN POORLY AND NOT START, DRAINED BATTER, ETC - THIS IS AN ISSUE WITH A LOT OF 2004 FREESTARS AS I READ ONLINE AND WAS TOLD TO SUBMIT THE INFO SO THAT MAYBE THEY WILL DO A RECALL AND GET THIS FIXED. THANK GOD IT DID NOT HAPPEN WHILE DRIVING. ...

Jan 9, 2013 Engine 117,000 mi

THE PCM INTERNAL COMPUTER IS CRASHED AND CAUSE THE VEH TO RUN POORLY AND NOT START, DRAINED BATTER, ETC - THIS IS AN ISSUE WITH A LOT OF 2004 FREESTARS AS I READ ONLINE AND WAS TOLD TO SUBMIT THE INFO SO THAT MAYBE THEY WILL DO A RECALL AND GET THIS FIXED. THANK GOD IT DID NOT HAPPEN WHILE DRIVING. ...

Jan 9, 2013 Electrical System 117,000 mi

THE PCM INTERNAL COMPUTER IS CRASHED AND CAUSE THE VEH TO RUN POORLY AND NOT START, DRAINED BATTER, ETC - THIS IS AN ISSUE WITH A LOT OF 2004 FREESTARS AS I READ ONLINE AND WAS TOLD TO SUBMIT THE INFO SO THAT MAYBE THEY WILL DO A RECALL AND GET THIS FIXED. THANK GOD IT DID NOT HAPPEN WHILE DRIVING. ...

Jan 9, 2013 Power Train 150,000 mi

I HAD MY VAN IN PARK WHILE I DROPPED MY KIDS OFF TO THE SITTER..CAME BACK OUT THE VAN HAD DIED..I TRIED TO START AND IT WOULD NOT EVEN TURN. THOUGH MAYBE BATTERY..PUT A KNEW ONE IN AND STILL NOTHING. HAD TO HAVE TOWED TO A SHOP AND THEY SAID IT WAS THE PCM WHERE IT WAS CORRODED DUE TO WATER LEAKING ...

Jan 4, 2013 Seats 99,750 mi

I OWN 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO LATCH THE THIRD ROW REAR SEAT, THE LATCH FAILED DUE TO SEVERE CORROSION ON THE FLOOR PANEL ,SIDE PANEL AND ATTACHMENTS WHICH HOLDS THE THIRD SEAT LATCH BRACKET THE THIRD ROW SEAT LATCH BRACKET SLIDES OUT AND EXTRUDES TO REAR DRIVER SIDE WHEEL WHICH...

Jan 4, 2013 Structure 99,750 mi

I OWN 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO LATCH THE THIRD ROW REAR SEAT, THE LATCH FAILED DUE TO SEVERE CORROSION ON THE FLOOR PANEL ,SIDE PANEL AND ATTACHMENTS WHICH HOLDS THE THIRD SEAT LATCH BRACKET THE THIRD ROW SEAT LATCH BRACKET SLIDES OUT AND EXTRUDES TO REAR DRIVER SIDE WHEEL WHICH...

Jan 4, 2013 Seats 99,750 mi

I OWN 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO LATCH THE THIRD ROW REAR SEAT, THE LATCH FAILED DUE TO SEVERE CORROSION ON THE FLOOR PANEL ,SIDE PANEL AND ATTACHMENTS WHICH HOLDS THE THIRD SEAT LATCH BRACKET THE THIRD ROW SEAT LATCH BRACKET SLIDES OUT AND EXTRUDES TO REAR DRIVER SIDE WHEEL WHICH...

Jan 4, 2013 Structure 99,750 mi

I OWN 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO LATCH THE THIRD ROW REAR SEAT, THE LATCH FAILED DUE TO SEVERE CORROSION ON THE FLOOR PANEL ,SIDE PANEL AND ATTACHMENTS WHICH HOLDS THE THIRD SEAT LATCH BRACKET THE THIRD ROW SEAT LATCH BRACKET SLIDES OUT AND EXTRUDES TO REAR DRIVER SIDE WHEEL WHICH...

Jan 2, 2013 Power Train 80,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE TECHNICIAN ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE AND THE TRANSMISSION WOULD HAVE TO BE R...

Jan 2, 2013 Power Train 80,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE TECHNICIAN ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE AND THE TRANSMISSION WOULD HAVE TO BE R...

Jan 1, 2013 Seats 116,000 mi

THE DRIVER-SIDE WALL BRACKET THAT LOCKS THE THIRD ROW SEAT INTO THE UPRIGHT (USABLE) POSITION IS LOOSE. IT APPEARS THAT IT IS WELDED TO THE INNER SHELL SHEET METAL OF THE VEHICLE AND THAT THE INNER SHELL AROUND THE BRACKET HAS RUSTED SUFFICIENTLY TO CAUSE THE BRACKET TO BE LOOSE. WE HAVE DISCONTINUE...

Jan 1, 2013 Seats 130,600 mi

RETURNING FROM A 'DUMP RUN', I NOTICED THE PLASTIC COVER FOR THE 3RD ROW PASSENGER SEAT, DRIVER SIDE, HAD BEEN DISLODGED AND WAS LYING ON THE FLOOR. I WENT TO RECONNECT IT AND I FOUND THE LATCH 'FLOATING'. IT WAS NO LONGER PART OF THE VEHICLE. I COULD SEE OUT THROUGH THE WHEEL WELL. AFTER FURTHE...

Jan 1, 2013 Power Train 130,600 mi

RETURNING FROM A 'DUMP RUN', I NOTICED THE PLASTIC COVER FOR THE 3RD ROW PASSENGER SEAT, DRIVER SIDE, HAD BEEN DISLODGED AND WAS LYING ON THE FLOOR. I WENT TO RECONNECT IT AND I FOUND THE LATCH 'FLOATING'. IT WAS NO LONGER PART OF THE VEHICLE. I COULD SEE OUT THROUGH THE WHEEL WELL. AFTER FURTHE...

Jan 1, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 130,600 mi

RETURNING FROM A 'DUMP RUN', I NOTICED THE PLASTIC COVER FOR THE 3RD ROW PASSENGER SEAT, DRIVER SIDE, HAD BEEN DISLODGED AND WAS LYING ON THE FLOOR. I WENT TO RECONNECT IT AND I FOUND THE LATCH 'FLOATING'. IT WAS NO LONGER PART OF THE VEHICLE. I COULD SEE OUT THROUGH THE WHEEL WELL. AFTER FURTHE...

Jan 1, 2013 Electrical System 130,600 mi

RETURNING FROM A 'DUMP RUN', I NOTICED THE PLASTIC COVER FOR THE 3RD ROW PASSENGER SEAT, DRIVER SIDE, HAD BEEN DISLODGED AND WAS LYING ON THE FLOOR. I WENT TO RECONNECT IT AND I FOUND THE LATCH 'FLOATING'. IT WAS NO LONGER PART OF THE VEHICLE. I COULD SEE OUT THROUGH THE WHEEL WELL. AFTER FURTHE...

Jan 1, 2013 Seats 116,000 mi

THE DRIVER-SIDE WALL BRACKET THAT LOCKS THE THIRD ROW SEAT INTO THE UPRIGHT (USABLE) POSITION IS LOOSE. IT APPEARS THAT IT IS WELDED TO THE INNER SHELL SHEET METAL OF THE VEHICLE AND THAT THE INNER SHELL AROUND THE BRACKET HAS RUSTED SUFFICIENTLY TO CAUSE THE BRACKET TO BE LOOSE. WE HAVE DISCONTINUE...

Jan 1, 2013 Seats 130,600 mi

RETURNING FROM A 'DUMP RUN', I NOTICED THE PLASTIC COVER FOR THE 3RD ROW PASSENGER SEAT, DRIVER SIDE, HAD BEEN DISLODGED AND WAS LYING ON THE FLOOR. I WENT TO RECONNECT IT AND I FOUND THE LATCH 'FLOATING'. IT WAS NO LONGER PART OF THE VEHICLE. I COULD SEE OUT THROUGH THE WHEEL WELL. AFTER FURTHE...

Jan 1, 2013 Power Train 130,600 mi

RETURNING FROM A 'DUMP RUN', I NOTICED THE PLASTIC COVER FOR THE 3RD ROW PASSENGER SEAT, DRIVER SIDE, HAD BEEN DISLODGED AND WAS LYING ON THE FLOOR. I WENT TO RECONNECT IT AND I FOUND THE LATCH 'FLOATING'. IT WAS NO LONGER PART OF THE VEHICLE. I COULD SEE OUT THROUGH THE WHEEL WELL. AFTER FURTHE...

Jan 1, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 130,600 mi

RETURNING FROM A 'DUMP RUN', I NOTICED THE PLASTIC COVER FOR THE 3RD ROW PASSENGER SEAT, DRIVER SIDE, HAD BEEN DISLODGED AND WAS LYING ON THE FLOOR. I WENT TO RECONNECT IT AND I FOUND THE LATCH 'FLOATING'. IT WAS NO LONGER PART OF THE VEHICLE. I COULD SEE OUT THROUGH THE WHEEL WELL. AFTER FURTHE...

Jan 1, 2013 Electrical System 130,600 mi

RETURNING FROM A 'DUMP RUN', I NOTICED THE PLASTIC COVER FOR THE 3RD ROW PASSENGER SEAT, DRIVER SIDE, HAD BEEN DISLODGED AND WAS LYING ON THE FLOOR. I WENT TO RECONNECT IT AND I FOUND THE LATCH 'FLOATING'. IT WAS NO LONGER PART OF THE VEHICLE. I COULD SEE OUT THROUGH THE WHEEL WELL. AFTER FURTHE...

Dec 30, 2012 Seats 112,000 mi

DURING STS TIRE SERVICING, MECHANIC SHOWED ME A LARGE SECTION OF STRUCTURAL STEEL HANGING FROM THE REAR DRIVER SIDE WHEEL WELL AND A MICHELIN TIRE THAT CONTAINED ABRASIVE RIPPING CAUSED BY THE SECTION OF STEEL THAT HAD BEEN DANGLING AND RUBBING AGAINST THE TIRE. THE LARGE SECTION OF STEEL CONTAINED...

Dec 30, 2012 Structure 112,000 mi

DURING STS TIRE SERVICING, MECHANIC SHOWED ME A LARGE SECTION OF STRUCTURAL STEEL HANGING FROM THE REAR DRIVER SIDE WHEEL WELL AND A MICHELIN TIRE THAT CONTAINED ABRASIVE RIPPING CAUSED BY THE SECTION OF STEEL THAT HAD BEEN DANGLING AND RUBBING AGAINST THE TIRE. THE LARGE SECTION OF STEEL CONTAINED...

Dec 30, 2012 Seats 112,000 mi

DURING STS TIRE SERVICING, MECHANIC SHOWED ME A LARGE SECTION OF STRUCTURAL STEEL HANGING FROM THE REAR DRIVER SIDE WHEEL WELL AND A MICHELIN TIRE THAT CONTAINED ABRASIVE RIPPING CAUSED BY THE SECTION OF STEEL THAT HAD BEEN DANGLING AND RUBBING AGAINST THE TIRE. THE LARGE SECTION OF STEEL CONTAINED...

Dec 30, 2012 Structure 112,000 mi

DURING STS TIRE SERVICING, MECHANIC SHOWED ME A LARGE SECTION OF STRUCTURAL STEEL HANGING FROM THE REAR DRIVER SIDE WHEEL WELL AND A MICHELIN TIRE THAT CONTAINED ABRASIVE RIPPING CAUSED BY THE SECTION OF STEEL THAT HAD BEEN DANGLING AND RUBBING AGAINST THE TIRE. THE LARGE SECTION OF STEEL CONTAINED...

Dec 26, 2012 Electrical System 81,000 mi

HAVING THIS PROBLEM 4 DAYS IN A ROW, ENGINE QUITS AT ANY SPEED LOSS OF STEERING AND BRAKES, CAR WILL SPEED UP WITHOUT THE ACCELERATOR BEING MOVED, FORD SAID WATER IN THE COMPUTER COULD COST 1,000 TO 1,500. CHECKED ON MY COMPUTER FOUND PAGE AFTER PAGE OF THE SAME COMPLAINT AND FORD MOTOR COMPANY REFU...

Dec 26, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 81,000 mi

HAVING THIS PROBLEM 4 DAYS IN A ROW, ENGINE QUITS AT ANY SPEED LOSS OF STEERING AND BRAKES, CAR WILL SPEED UP WITHOUT THE ACCELERATOR BEING MOVED, FORD SAID WATER IN THE COMPUTER COULD COST 1,000 TO 1,500. CHECKED ON MY COMPUTER FOUND PAGE AFTER PAGE OF THE SAME COMPLAINT AND FORD MOTOR COMPANY REFU...

Dec 26, 2012 Electrical System 81,000 mi

HAVING THIS PROBLEM 4 DAYS IN A ROW, ENGINE QUITS AT ANY SPEED LOSS OF STEERING AND BRAKES, CAR WILL SPEED UP WITHOUT THE ACCELERATOR BEING MOVED, FORD SAID WATER IN THE COMPUTER COULD COST 1,000 TO 1,500. CHECKED ON MY COMPUTER FOUND PAGE AFTER PAGE OF THE SAME COMPLAINT AND FORD MOTOR COMPANY REFU...

Dec 26, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 81,000 mi

HAVING THIS PROBLEM 4 DAYS IN A ROW, ENGINE QUITS AT ANY SPEED LOSS OF STEERING AND BRAKES, CAR WILL SPEED UP WITHOUT THE ACCELERATOR BEING MOVED, FORD SAID WATER IN THE COMPUTER COULD COST 1,000 TO 1,500. CHECKED ON MY COMPUTER FOUND PAGE AFTER PAGE OF THE SAME COMPLAINT AND FORD MOTOR COMPANY REFU...

Dec 21, 2012 Structure 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL CLICKING SOUND COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT LATER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND FOUND THAT A LARGE SQUARE BOLT NEAR THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE WHEEL WELL WAS CORRODED. THIS BOLT HELD THE REAR SEAT IN...

Dec 21, 2012 Structure 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL CLICKING SOUND COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT LATER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND FOUND THAT A LARGE SQUARE BOLT NEAR THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE WHEEL WELL WAS CORRODED. THIS BOLT HELD THE REAR SEAT IN...

Dec 7, 2012 Wheels 47,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH INTO A DRIVEWAY AND HEARD A LOUD NOISE FROM THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE THEN COLLAPSED TO THE GROUND, WHICH CAUSED THE TIRE TO BECOME COMPLETELY DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE W...

Dec 7, 2012 Wheels 47,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH INTO A DRIVEWAY AND HEARD A LOUD NOISE FROM THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE THEN COLLAPSED TO THE GROUND, WHICH CAUSED THE TIRE TO BECOME COMPLETELY DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE W...

Nov 28, 2012 Power Train

2004 FORD FREESTAR. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE REIMBURSEMENT FOR TORQUE CONVERTER FAILURE RECALL. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED HE RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE STATING CONSUMERS WHO HAD ALREADY PAID FOR THE REPAIRS, WOULD RECEIVE REIMBURSEMENT IN THE SECOND QUARTER OF 2012. THE CONSUMER STATED...

Nov 28, 2012 Power Train

2004 FORD FREESTAR. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE REIMBURSEMENT FOR TORQUE CONVERTER FAILURE RECALL. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED HE RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE STATING CONSUMERS WHO HAD ALREADY PAID FOR THE REPAIRS, WOULD RECEIVE REIMBURSEMENT IN THE SECOND QUARTER OF 2012. THE CONSUMER STATED...

Nov 26, 2012 Electrical System 85,000 mi

THE MIRRORS WILL ONLY MOVE DOWN AND IN (TOWARD THE VEHICLE). NOW THE ALARM STARTS BLARING FOR NO APPARENT REASON. CD PLAYER COMES ON AT WILL. AFTER READING THROUGH THE FORUMS, APPEARS MY A/C THAT QUIT IN APRIL 2011 COULD BE CONNECTED TO THE OTHER ISSUES AND THE FACT THAT THE SIDE DOORS CONTINUALLY O...

Nov 26, 2012 Electrical System 85,000 mi

THE MIRRORS WILL ONLY MOVE DOWN AND IN (TOWARD THE VEHICLE). NOW THE ALARM STARTS BLARING FOR NO APPARENT REASON. CD PLAYER COMES ON AT WILL. AFTER READING THROUGH THE FORUMS, APPEARS MY A/C THAT QUIT IN APRIL 2011 COULD BE CONNECTED TO THE OTHER ISSUES AND THE FACT THAT THE SIDE DOORS CONTINUALLY O...

Nov 9, 2012 Power Train 87,000 mi

THE TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN REBUILT TWICE. BOTH TIMES THE MECHANIC FOUND WATER IN THE TRANSMISSION. THE VEHICLE'S RADIATOR HAS BEEN CHANGED AND THE TORQUE CONVERTER WAS CHANGED, AS POSSIBLE CULPRITS, BUT THAT DID NOT ALLEVIATE THE ISSUE AT HAND, AS THE WATER RETURNED TO THE TRANSMISSION. THE CAR IS...

Nov 9, 2012 Power Train 87,000 mi

THE TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN REBUILT TWICE. BOTH TIMES THE MECHANIC FOUND WATER IN THE TRANSMISSION. THE VEHICLE'S RADIATOR HAS BEEN CHANGED AND THE TORQUE CONVERTER WAS CHANGED, AS POSSIBLE CULPRITS, BUT THAT DID NOT ALLEVIATE THE ISSUE AT HAND, AS THE WATER RETURNED TO THE TRANSMISSION. THE CAR IS...

Nov 5, 2012 Engine Crash 115,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRAVELING 15 MPH THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED. AS A RESULT THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE VEHICLE DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF IT. A PASSENGER IN THE FRONT VEHICLE SUSTAINED UNKNOWN INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHERE ...

Nov 5, 2012 Engine Crash 115,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRAVELING 15 MPH THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED. AS A RESULT THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE VEHICLE DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF IT. A PASSENGER IN THE FRONT VEHICLE SUSTAINED UNKNOWN INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHERE ...

Nov 4, 2012 Power Train 96,000 mi

POWER TRAIN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. MY WIFE WHILE DRIVING WITH CHILDREN ON A SECONDARY HIGHWAY LOST FORWARD MOTION WHILE TRAVELING UP A HILL. WAS LUCKY SHE WAS ABLE TO BRAKE AND STEER OFF HIGHWAY AND NO VEHICLES BEHIND HER. IT HAS BEEN A NIGHTMARE EVER SINCE. HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO A GERMAN FO...

Nov 4, 2012 Power Train 96,000 mi

POWER TRAIN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. MY WIFE WHILE DRIVING WITH CHILDREN ON A SECONDARY HIGHWAY LOST FORWARD MOTION WHILE TRAVELING UP A HILL. WAS LUCKY SHE WAS ABLE TO BRAKE AND STEER OFF HIGHWAY AND NO VEHICLES BEHIND HER. IT HAS BEEN A NIGHTMARE EVER SINCE. HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO A GERMAN FO...

Nov 4, 2012 Power Train 96,000 mi

POWER TRAIN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. MY WIFE WHILE DRIVING WITH CHILDREN ON A SECONDARY HIGHWAY LOST FORWARD MOTION WHILE TRAVELING UP A HILL. WAS LUCKY SHE WAS ABLE TO BRAKE AND STEER OFF HIGHWAY AND NO VEHICLES BEHIND HER. IT HAS BEEN A NIGHTMARE EVER SINCE. HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO A GERMAN FO...

Nov 4, 2012 Power Train 96,000 mi

POWER TRAIN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. MY WIFE WHILE DRIVING WITH CHILDREN ON A SECONDARY HIGHWAY LOST FORWARD MOTION WHILE TRAVELING UP A HILL. WAS LUCKY SHE WAS ABLE TO BRAKE AND STEER OFF HIGHWAY AND NO VEHICLES BEHIND HER. IT HAS BEEN A NIGHTMARE EVER SINCE. HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO A GERMAN FO...

Nov 1, 2012 Electrical System 127,000 mi

VEHICLE SHUT OFF GOING DOWN THE ROAD AT SLOW SPEED AFTER MAKING LOUD SQUEAKY SOUND. THIS HAS HAPPENED ON MANY OCCASIONS SINCE THEN AND TODAY 11/01/2012 IT BECAME MORE SEVERE. MY WIFE ATTEMPTED TO GO TO THE LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP AROUND AUGUST/SEPTEMBER DESCRIBING THE PROBLEM AND WAS TOLD THAT SINCE T...

Nov 1, 2012 Electrical System 127,000 mi

VEHICLE SHUT OFF GOING DOWN THE ROAD AT SLOW SPEED AFTER MAKING LOUD SQUEAKY SOUND. THIS HAS HAPPENED ON MANY OCCASIONS SINCE THEN AND TODAY 11/01/2012 IT BECAME MORE SEVERE. MY WIFE ATTEMPTED TO GO TO THE LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP AROUND AUGUST/SEPTEMBER DESCRIBING THE PROBLEM AND WAS TOLD THAT SINCE T...

Oct 31, 2012 Power Train 88,000 mi

AFTER A MAJOR RAIN STORM, TRIED TO START MY CAR AND IT WOULD START, BUT WOULD QUICKLY STALL. HAD TO HAVE CAR TOWED. DID NOT HAVE REVERSE GEAR. GARAGE TOLD ME I NEEDED A NEW TRANSMISSION. DID HAVE A RECALL NOTICE TO REPLACE A FAULTY TORQUE CONVERTER, BUT DIED BEFORE I WAS ABLE TO GET SCHEDULED. I...

Oct 31, 2012 Electrical System 88,000 mi

AFTER A MAJOR RAIN STORM, TRIED TO START MY CAR AND IT WOULD START, BUT WOULD QUICKLY STALL. HAD TO HAVE CAR TOWED. DID NOT HAVE REVERSE GEAR. GARAGE TOLD ME I NEEDED A NEW TRANSMISSION. DID HAVE A RECALL NOTICE TO REPLACE A FAULTY TORQUE CONVERTER, BUT DIED BEFORE I WAS ABLE TO GET SCHEDULED. I...

Oct 31, 2012 Power Train 88,000 mi

AFTER A MAJOR RAIN STORM, TRIED TO START MY CAR AND IT WOULD START, BUT WOULD QUICKLY STALL. HAD TO HAVE CAR TOWED. DID NOT HAVE REVERSE GEAR. GARAGE TOLD ME I NEEDED A NEW TRANSMISSION. DID HAVE A RECALL NOTICE TO REPLACE A FAULTY TORQUE CONVERTER, BUT DIED BEFORE I WAS ABLE TO GET SCHEDULED. I...

Oct 31, 2012 Electrical System 88,000 mi

AFTER A MAJOR RAIN STORM, TRIED TO START MY CAR AND IT WOULD START, BUT WOULD QUICKLY STALL. HAD TO HAVE CAR TOWED. DID NOT HAVE REVERSE GEAR. GARAGE TOLD ME I NEEDED A NEW TRANSMISSION. DID HAVE A RECALL NOTICE TO REPLACE A FAULTY TORQUE CONVERTER, BUT DIED BEFORE I WAS ABLE TO GET SCHEDULED. I...

Oct 27, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 87,000 mi

THE CAR WAS DRIVING FINE ALL OF A SUDDEN THE FREESTAR LOST POWER, I WAS DOING T MOST 40 MPH BECAUSE IT WAS DURING RUSH HOUR ON THE I15 HWY BY HESPERIA EVERYTHING WAS FINE AND ALL OF A SUDDEN MY CAR LOST POWER AND BEGAN TO FEEL LIKE IT WAS LOOSING POWER AND THEN I SAW IT GO FROM FORTY TO SLOWER MPG A...

Oct 27, 2012 Engine Fire 87,000 mi

THE CAR WAS DRIVING FINE ALL OF A SUDDEN THE FREESTAR LOST POWER, I WAS DOING T MOST 40 MPH BECAUSE IT WAS DURING RUSH HOUR ON THE I15 HWY BY HESPERIA EVERYTHING WAS FINE AND ALL OF A SUDDEN MY CAR LOST POWER AND BEGAN TO FEEL LIKE IT WAS LOOSING POWER AND THEN I SAW IT GO FROM FORTY TO SLOWER MPG A...

Oct 27, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 87,000 mi

THE CAR WAS DRIVING FINE ALL OF A SUDDEN THE FREESTAR LOST POWER, I WAS DOING T MOST 40 MPH BECAUSE IT WAS DURING RUSH HOUR ON THE I15 HWY BY HESPERIA EVERYTHING WAS FINE AND ALL OF A SUDDEN MY CAR LOST POWER AND BEGAN TO FEEL LIKE IT WAS LOOSING POWER AND THEN I SAW IT GO FROM FORTY TO SLOWER MPG A...

Oct 27, 2012 Engine Fire 87,000 mi

THE CAR WAS DRIVING FINE ALL OF A SUDDEN THE FREESTAR LOST POWER, I WAS DOING T MOST 40 MPH BECAUSE IT WAS DURING RUSH HOUR ON THE I15 HWY BY HESPERIA EVERYTHING WAS FINE AND ALL OF A SUDDEN MY CAR LOST POWER AND BEGAN TO FEEL LIKE IT WAS LOOSING POWER AND THEN I SAW IT GO FROM FORTY TO SLOWER MPG A...

Oct 25, 2012 Seats 116,000 mi

NOTICED A PANEL LOOSE IN THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE WHEEL WELL WHILE REMOVING THE WHEEL. THE PANEL WAS COMPLETELY RUSTED AND SEPARATED FROM THE WHEEL WELL, WITH ONLY SOMETHING ATTACHED TO IT ON THE INTERIOR KEEPING IT FROM FALLING OFF. TOOK IT TO A BODY SHOP, WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THIS PANEL IS...

Oct 25, 2012 Wheels 116,000 mi

NOTICED A PANEL LOOSE IN THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE WHEEL WELL WHILE REMOVING THE WHEEL. THE PANEL WAS COMPLETELY RUSTED AND SEPARATED FROM THE WHEEL WELL, WITH ONLY SOMETHING ATTACHED TO IT ON THE INTERIOR KEEPING IT FROM FALLING OFF. TOOK IT TO A BODY SHOP, WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THIS PANEL IS...

Oct 25, 2012 Structure 116,000 mi

NOTICED A PANEL LOOSE IN THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE WHEEL WELL WHILE REMOVING THE WHEEL. THE PANEL WAS COMPLETELY RUSTED AND SEPARATED FROM THE WHEEL WELL, WITH ONLY SOMETHING ATTACHED TO IT ON THE INTERIOR KEEPING IT FROM FALLING OFF. TOOK IT TO A BODY SHOP, WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THIS PANEL IS...

Oct 25, 2012 Structure 142,000 mi

DRIVERS SIDE REAR PASSENGER SEAT BRACKET FAILURE. THE BRACKET IS MOUNTED THROUGH THE WHEEL WELL. THE WELD AROUND THE BRACKET HAD SEVERE RUSTING, NO WHERE SIMILAR TO OTHER PARTS OF THE CAR. THE PLATE HOLDING THE BRACKET RUSTED THROUGH COMPLETELY DROPPING THE SEAT. THE PLATE AND BRACKET BEGAN RUB...

Oct 25, 2012 Seats 142,000 mi

DRIVERS SIDE REAR PASSENGER SEAT BRACKET FAILURE. THE BRACKET IS MOUNTED THROUGH THE WHEEL WELL. THE WELD AROUND THE BRACKET HAD SEVERE RUSTING, NO WHERE SIMILAR TO OTHER PARTS OF THE CAR. THE PLATE HOLDING THE BRACKET RUSTED THROUGH COMPLETELY DROPPING THE SEAT. THE PLATE AND BRACKET BEGAN RUB...

Oct 25, 2012 Seats 116,000 mi

NOTICED A PANEL LOOSE IN THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE WHEEL WELL WHILE REMOVING THE WHEEL. THE PANEL WAS COMPLETELY RUSTED AND SEPARATED FROM THE WHEEL WELL, WITH ONLY SOMETHING ATTACHED TO IT ON THE INTERIOR KEEPING IT FROM FALLING OFF. TOOK IT TO A BODY SHOP, WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THIS PANEL IS...

Oct 25, 2012 Wheels 116,000 mi

NOTICED A PANEL LOOSE IN THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE WHEEL WELL WHILE REMOVING THE WHEEL. THE PANEL WAS COMPLETELY RUSTED AND SEPARATED FROM THE WHEEL WELL, WITH ONLY SOMETHING ATTACHED TO IT ON THE INTERIOR KEEPING IT FROM FALLING OFF. TOOK IT TO A BODY SHOP, WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THIS PANEL IS...

Oct 25, 2012 Structure 116,000 mi

NOTICED A PANEL LOOSE IN THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE WHEEL WELL WHILE REMOVING THE WHEEL. THE PANEL WAS COMPLETELY RUSTED AND SEPARATED FROM THE WHEEL WELL, WITH ONLY SOMETHING ATTACHED TO IT ON THE INTERIOR KEEPING IT FROM FALLING OFF. TOOK IT TO A BODY SHOP, WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THIS PANEL IS...

Oct 25, 2012 Structure 142,000 mi

DRIVERS SIDE REAR PASSENGER SEAT BRACKET FAILURE. THE BRACKET IS MOUNTED THROUGH THE WHEEL WELL. THE WELD AROUND THE BRACKET HAD SEVERE RUSTING, NO WHERE SIMILAR TO OTHER PARTS OF THE CAR. THE PLATE HOLDING THE BRACKET RUSTED THROUGH COMPLETELY DROPPING THE SEAT. THE PLATE AND BRACKET BEGAN RUB...

Oct 25, 2012 Seats 142,000 mi

DRIVERS SIDE REAR PASSENGER SEAT BRACKET FAILURE. THE BRACKET IS MOUNTED THROUGH THE WHEEL WELL. THE WELD AROUND THE BRACKET HAD SEVERE RUSTING, NO WHERE SIMILAR TO OTHER PARTS OF THE CAR. THE PLATE HOLDING THE BRACKET RUSTED THROUGH COMPLETELY DROPPING THE SEAT. THE PLATE AND BRACKET BEGAN RUB...

Oct 22, 2012 Seats 169,000 mi

THE 3RD ROW REAR SEAT ON MY 2004 FREESTAR DOES NOT LATCH INTO SEATED POSITION PROPERLY. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, I REALIZED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE SUPPORT RING WHICH THE 3RD ROW SEAT LATCHES INTO WAS PUSHED BACK INTO THE TRIM. I LOOKED UNDERNEATH THE DRIVER'S SIDE REAR WHEEL WELL AND NOTICED THAT ...

Oct 22, 2012 Seat Belts 169,000 mi

THE 3RD ROW REAR SEAT ON MY 2004 FREESTAR DOES NOT LATCH INTO SEATED POSITION PROPERLY. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, I REALIZED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE SUPPORT RING WHICH THE 3RD ROW SEAT LATCHES INTO WAS PUSHED BACK INTO THE TRIM. I LOOKED UNDERNEATH THE DRIVER'S SIDE REAR WHEEL WELL AND NOTICED THAT ...

Oct 22, 2012 Structure 169,000 mi

THE 3RD ROW REAR SEAT ON MY 2004 FREESTAR DOES NOT LATCH INTO SEATED POSITION PROPERLY. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, I REALIZED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE SUPPORT RING WHICH THE 3RD ROW SEAT LATCHES INTO WAS PUSHED BACK INTO THE TRIM. I LOOKED UNDERNEATH THE DRIVER'S SIDE REAR WHEEL WELL AND NOTICED THAT ...

Oct 22, 2012 Seats 169,000 mi

THE 3RD ROW REAR SEAT ON MY 2004 FREESTAR DOES NOT LATCH INTO SEATED POSITION PROPERLY. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, I REALIZED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE SUPPORT RING WHICH THE 3RD ROW SEAT LATCHES INTO WAS PUSHED BACK INTO THE TRIM. I LOOKED UNDERNEATH THE DRIVER'S SIDE REAR WHEEL WELL AND NOTICED THAT ...

Oct 22, 2012 Seat Belts 169,000 mi

THE 3RD ROW REAR SEAT ON MY 2004 FREESTAR DOES NOT LATCH INTO SEATED POSITION PROPERLY. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, I REALIZED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE SUPPORT RING WHICH THE 3RD ROW SEAT LATCHES INTO WAS PUSHED BACK INTO THE TRIM. I LOOKED UNDERNEATH THE DRIVER'S SIDE REAR WHEEL WELL AND NOTICED THAT ...

Oct 22, 2012 Structure 169,000 mi

THE 3RD ROW REAR SEAT ON MY 2004 FREESTAR DOES NOT LATCH INTO SEATED POSITION PROPERLY. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, I REALIZED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE SUPPORT RING WHICH THE 3RD ROW SEAT LATCHES INTO WAS PUSHED BACK INTO THE TRIM. I LOOKED UNDERNEATH THE DRIVER'S SIDE REAR WHEEL WELL AND NOTICED THAT ...

Oct 18, 2012 Structure 125,682 mi

OUR TWO DAUGHTERS WHERE IN THE REAR SEAT AND COMPLAINED OF A BAD SMELL AS IF SOMETHING BURNING. AT ABOUT THAT SAME TIME I NOTICED HEARING A RUBBING NOISE EVERY TIME WE TURNED LEFT. WHEN WE GOT HOME SHORTLY AFTER I LOOKED UP UNDER THE INNER FENDER OF THE REAR LEFT WHEEL AND FOUND A LARGE STEEL PLAT...

Oct 18, 2012 Seats 125,682 mi

OUR TWO DAUGHTERS WHERE IN THE REAR SEAT AND COMPLAINED OF A BAD SMELL AS IF SOMETHING BURNING. AT ABOUT THAT SAME TIME I NOTICED HEARING A RUBBING NOISE EVERY TIME WE TURNED LEFT. WHEN WE GOT HOME SHORTLY AFTER I LOOKED UP UNDER THE INNER FENDER OF THE REAR LEFT WHEEL AND FOUND A LARGE STEEL PLAT...

Oct 18, 2012 Structure 125,682 mi

OUR TWO DAUGHTERS WHERE IN THE REAR SEAT AND COMPLAINED OF A BAD SMELL AS IF SOMETHING BURNING. AT ABOUT THAT SAME TIME I NOTICED HEARING A RUBBING NOISE EVERY TIME WE TURNED LEFT. WHEN WE GOT HOME SHORTLY AFTER I LOOKED UP UNDER THE INNER FENDER OF THE REAR LEFT WHEEL AND FOUND A LARGE STEEL PLAT...

Oct 18, 2012 Seats 125,682 mi

OUR TWO DAUGHTERS WHERE IN THE REAR SEAT AND COMPLAINED OF A BAD SMELL AS IF SOMETHING BURNING. AT ABOUT THAT SAME TIME I NOTICED HEARING A RUBBING NOISE EVERY TIME WE TURNED LEFT. WHEN WE GOT HOME SHORTLY AFTER I LOOKED UP UNDER THE INNER FENDER OF THE REAR LEFT WHEEL AND FOUND A LARGE STEEL PLAT...

Oct 17, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 50,000 mi

EVERY SINGLE TIME GAS IS BEING PUMPED INTO THE CAR THE PUMP STOPS SEVERAL TIMES. IT CAN TAKE UP TO 20 MINUTES TO COMPLETELY FILL THE GAS TANK. NOT ONLY DOES IT JUST STOP, IT FREQUENTLY SPITS GAS BACK OUT. THE GAS, WHICH IS A CHEMICAL, HAS GIVEN AT LEAST 2 PEOPLE CHEMICAL BURNS ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS....

Oct 17, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 50,000 mi

EVERY SINGLE TIME GAS IS BEING PUMPED INTO THE CAR THE PUMP STOPS SEVERAL TIMES. IT CAN TAKE UP TO 20 MINUTES TO COMPLETELY FILL THE GAS TANK. NOT ONLY DOES IT JUST STOP, IT FREQUENTLY SPITS GAS BACK OUT. THE GAS, WHICH IS A CHEMICAL, HAS GIVEN AT LEAST 2 PEOPLE CHEMICAL BURNS ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS....

Oct 16, 2012 Structure 143,000 mi

INABILITY TO LATCH THE REAR SEAT, ENTIRE DRIVER SIDE ANCHOR PLATE COMPLETELY DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. *TR

Oct 16, 2012 Seats 143,000 mi

INABILITY TO LATCH THE REAR SEAT, ENTIRE DRIVER SIDE ANCHOR PLATE COMPLETELY DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. *TR

Oct 16, 2012 Structure 143,000 mi

INABILITY TO LATCH THE REAR SEAT, ENTIRE DRIVER SIDE ANCHOR PLATE COMPLETELY DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. *TR

Oct 16, 2012 Seats 143,000 mi

INABILITY TO LATCH THE REAR SEAT, ENTIRE DRIVER SIDE ANCHOR PLATE COMPLETELY DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. *TR

Oct 15, 2012 Seats 153,850 mi

THE LEFT REAR SEAT ANCHOR HAS DETACHED FROM THE BODY DUE TO EXCESSIVE RUST IN THE REAR QUARTER PANEL BY THE LEFT REAR WHEEL WELL. THE THIRD SEAT IS NO LONGER USABLE AND THERE IS A HOLE THROUGH THE BODY THAT LETS AIR AND WATER INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. THE RIGHT SIDE WHEEL WELL AREA SHOWS RUST ...

Oct 15, 2012 Structure 153,850 mi

THE LEFT REAR SEAT ANCHOR HAS DETACHED FROM THE BODY DUE TO EXCESSIVE RUST IN THE REAR QUARTER PANEL BY THE LEFT REAR WHEEL WELL. THE THIRD SEAT IS NO LONGER USABLE AND THERE IS A HOLE THROUGH THE BODY THAT LETS AIR AND WATER INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. THE RIGHT SIDE WHEEL WELL AREA SHOWS RUST ...

Oct 15, 2012 Seats 153,850 mi

THE LEFT REAR SEAT ANCHOR HAS DETACHED FROM THE BODY DUE TO EXCESSIVE RUST IN THE REAR QUARTER PANEL BY THE LEFT REAR WHEEL WELL. THE THIRD SEAT IS NO LONGER USABLE AND THERE IS A HOLE THROUGH THE BODY THAT LETS AIR AND WATER INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. THE RIGHT SIDE WHEEL WELL AREA SHOWS RUST ...

Oct 15, 2012 Structure 153,850 mi

THE LEFT REAR SEAT ANCHOR HAS DETACHED FROM THE BODY DUE TO EXCESSIVE RUST IN THE REAR QUARTER PANEL BY THE LEFT REAR WHEEL WELL. THE THIRD SEAT IS NO LONGER USABLE AND THERE IS A HOLE THROUGH THE BODY THAT LETS AIR AND WATER INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. THE RIGHT SIDE WHEEL WELL AREA SHOWS RUST ...

Oct 11, 2012 Power Train 94,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 19 MPH THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND IMMEDIATELLY AFTER THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS AND THE TORQUE CONVERTER WAS REPLACED. AFTER THE REPAIR HAD BEEN COMPLETED THE CONTAC...

Oct 11, 2012 Power Train

2004 FORD FREESTAR. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO SAFETY RECALL NOTICE CONCERNING WORN SPLINES IN THE TRANSMISSION TORQUE CONVERTER. *TGW THE CONSUMER SUBMITTED THE SERVICE INVOICE. *JB

Oct 11, 2012 Power Train

2004 FORD FREESTAR. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO SAFETY RECALL NOTICE CONCERNING WORN SPLINES IN THE TRANSMISSION TORQUE CONVERTER. *TGW THE CONSUMER SUBMITTED THE SERVICE INVOICE. *JB

Oct 11, 2012 Seats 90,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKED THE CONTACT PULLED THE REAR SEATS UP AND NOTICED THE STUD WHICH HOLDS THE BACK SEAT IN PLACE WAS LOOSE. THE CONTACT PUSHED THE STUD AND IT FRACTURED. ALSO, THE WHEEL WELD WAS CORRODED ON THE REAR DRIVER AND PASSENGER SID...

Oct 11, 2012 Structure 90,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKED THE CONTACT PULLED THE REAR SEATS UP AND NOTICED THE STUD WHICH HOLDS THE BACK SEAT IN PLACE WAS LOOSE. THE CONTACT PUSHED THE STUD AND IT FRACTURED. ALSO, THE WHEEL WELD WAS CORRODED ON THE REAR DRIVER AND PASSENGER SID...

Oct 11, 2012 Seats 90,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKED THE CONTACT PULLED THE REAR SEATS UP AND NOTICED THE STUD WHICH HOLDS THE BACK SEAT IN PLACE WAS LOOSE. THE CONTACT PUSHED THE STUD AND IT FRACTURED. ALSO, THE WHEEL WELD WAS CORRODED ON THE REAR DRIVER AND PASSENGER SID...

Oct 11, 2012 Power Train 94,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 19 MPH THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND IMMEDIATELLY AFTER THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS AND THE TORQUE CONVERTER WAS REPLACED. AFTER THE REPAIR HAD BEEN COMPLETED THE CONTAC...

Oct 11, 2012 Power Train

2004 FORD FREESTAR. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO SAFETY RECALL NOTICE CONCERNING WORN SPLINES IN THE TRANSMISSION TORQUE CONVERTER. *TGW THE CONSUMER SUBMITTED THE SERVICE INVOICE. *JB

Oct 11, 2012 Power Train

2004 FORD FREESTAR. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO SAFETY RECALL NOTICE CONCERNING WORN SPLINES IN THE TRANSMISSION TORQUE CONVERTER. *TGW THE CONSUMER SUBMITTED THE SERVICE INVOICE. *JB

Oct 11, 2012 Seats 90,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKED THE CONTACT PULLED THE REAR SEATS UP AND NOTICED THE STUD WHICH HOLDS THE BACK SEAT IN PLACE WAS LOOSE. THE CONTACT PUSHED THE STUD AND IT FRACTURED. ALSO, THE WHEEL WELD WAS CORRODED ON THE REAR DRIVER AND PASSENGER SID...

Oct 11, 2012 Structure 90,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKED THE CONTACT PULLED THE REAR SEATS UP AND NOTICED THE STUD WHICH HOLDS THE BACK SEAT IN PLACE WAS LOOSE. THE CONTACT PUSHED THE STUD AND IT FRACTURED. ALSO, THE WHEEL WELD WAS CORRODED ON THE REAR DRIVER AND PASSENGER SID...

Oct 11, 2012 Seats 90,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKED THE CONTACT PULLED THE REAR SEATS UP AND NOTICED THE STUD WHICH HOLDS THE BACK SEAT IN PLACE WAS LOOSE. THE CONTACT PUSHED THE STUD AND IT FRACTURED. ALSO, THE WHEEL WELD WAS CORRODED ON THE REAR DRIVER AND PASSENGER SID...

Oct 9, 2012 Power Train 89,000 mi

THE VEHICLE LOOSE POWER WILL STALL WITH ENGINE RUNNING OTHER TIMES ENGINE WOULD STALL 2-4 SECONDS THE JUMP BACK ON HAPPEN ALOT WHEN PLGS WIRES ARE FINE IT RAINS, GET ENGINE LIGHT ALSO. RESETS, BUT WILL RESUME ON THE NEXT START WITH EMISSION CODES AND PCM ERRORS. *TR

Oct 9, 2012 Engine 89,000 mi

THE VEHICLE LOOSE POWER WILL STALL WITH ENGINE RUNNING OTHER TIMES ENGINE WOULD STALL 2-4 SECONDS THE JUMP BACK ON HAPPEN ALOT WHEN PLGS WIRES ARE FINE IT RAINS, GET ENGINE LIGHT ALSO. RESETS, BUT WILL RESUME ON THE NEXT START WITH EMISSION CODES AND PCM ERRORS. *TR

Oct 9, 2012 Seats 105,000 mi

THE THIRD ROW DRIVERS SIDE SEAT ANCHOR NO LONGER HOLDS THE SEAT IN THE UPRIGHT POSITION. THE PLATE IN THE WHEEL WELL THAT THE ANCHOR ATTACHES TO HAS RUSTED LOOSE. I BROUGHT THE VAN TO MY DEALER AND THEY SAID THEY COULD NOT REPAIR THE PROBLEM. *TR

Oct 9, 2012 Power Train 89,000 mi

THE VEHICLE LOOSE POWER WILL STALL WITH ENGINE RUNNING OTHER TIMES ENGINE WOULD STALL 2-4 SECONDS THE JUMP BACK ON HAPPEN ALOT WHEN PLGS WIRES ARE FINE IT RAINS, GET ENGINE LIGHT ALSO. RESETS, BUT WILL RESUME ON THE NEXT START WITH EMISSION CODES AND PCM ERRORS. *TR

Oct 9, 2012 Engine 89,000 mi

THE VEHICLE LOOSE POWER WILL STALL WITH ENGINE RUNNING OTHER TIMES ENGINE WOULD STALL 2-4 SECONDS THE JUMP BACK ON HAPPEN ALOT WHEN PLGS WIRES ARE FINE IT RAINS, GET ENGINE LIGHT ALSO. RESETS, BUT WILL RESUME ON THE NEXT START WITH EMISSION CODES AND PCM ERRORS. *TR

Oct 9, 2012 Seats 105,000 mi

THE THIRD ROW DRIVERS SIDE SEAT ANCHOR NO LONGER HOLDS THE SEAT IN THE UPRIGHT POSITION. THE PLATE IN THE WHEEL WELL THAT THE ANCHOR ATTACHES TO HAS RUSTED LOOSE. I BROUGHT THE VAN TO MY DEALER AND THEY SAID THEY COULD NOT REPAIR THE PROBLEM. *TR

Oct 8, 2012 Seats 156,000 mi

OUR SON WAS IN THE REAR SEAT AND COMPLAINED THAT AS WE TURNED CORNERS, HIS SEAT MOVED. HE SAID IT FELTS AS IF IT WERE NOT LATCHED. UPON INVESTIGATION, WE FOUND THE SEAT DID NOT LATCH ON THE DRIVERS SIDE. WE TRIED WITHOUT SUCCESS TO RELATCH IT AND FOUND THE LATCH ANCHOR WAS LOOSE. BEING DARK AND ...

Oct 8, 2012 Structure 156,000 mi

OUR SON WAS IN THE REAR SEAT AND COMPLAINED THAT AS WE TURNED CORNERS, HIS SEAT MOVED. HE SAID IT FELTS AS IF IT WERE NOT LATCHED. UPON INVESTIGATION, WE FOUND THE SEAT DID NOT LATCH ON THE DRIVERS SIDE. WE TRIED WITHOUT SUCCESS TO RELATCH IT AND FOUND THE LATCH ANCHOR WAS LOOSE. BEING DARK AND ...

Oct 8, 2012 Seats 156,000 mi

OUR SON WAS IN THE REAR SEAT AND COMPLAINED THAT AS WE TURNED CORNERS, HIS SEAT MOVED. HE SAID IT FELTS AS IF IT WERE NOT LATCHED. UPON INVESTIGATION, WE FOUND THE SEAT DID NOT LATCH ON THE DRIVERS SIDE. WE TRIED WITHOUT SUCCESS TO RELATCH IT AND FOUND THE LATCH ANCHOR WAS LOOSE. BEING DARK AND ...

Oct 8, 2012 Structure 156,000 mi

OUR SON WAS IN THE REAR SEAT AND COMPLAINED THAT AS WE TURNED CORNERS, HIS SEAT MOVED. HE SAID IT FELTS AS IF IT WERE NOT LATCHED. UPON INVESTIGATION, WE FOUND THE SEAT DID NOT LATCH ON THE DRIVERS SIDE. WE TRIED WITHOUT SUCCESS TO RELATCH IT AND FOUND THE LATCH ANCHOR WAS LOOSE. BEING DARK AND ...

Oct 7, 2012 Power Train 80,215 mi

ON 7 OCT. 2012, SUNDAY WHILE DRIVING TO KLEBER KASERNE U.S. ARMY BASE IN KAISERSLAUTERN, GERMANY WITH MY WIFE MY 2004 FORD, FREESTAR SUDDENLY LOST POWER. THE ROAD WAS WET FROM RAIN. I WAS IN LIGHT TRAFFIC IN THE SLOW LANE AND THIS PROVED TO BE FORTUNATE. I PUSHED THE HAZARD LIGHTS AS SOON AS I RE...

Oct 7, 2012 Power Train 80,215 mi

ON 7 OCT. 2012, SUNDAY WHILE DRIVING TO KLEBER KASERNE U.S. ARMY BASE IN KAISERSLAUTERN, GERMANY WITH MY WIFE MY 2004 FORD, FREESTAR SUDDENLY LOST POWER. THE ROAD WAS WET FROM RAIN. I WAS IN LIGHT TRAFFIC IN THE SLOW LANE AND THIS PROVED TO BE FORTUNATE. I PUSHED THE HAZARD LIGHTS AS SOON AS I RE...

Oct 3, 2012 Seats 113,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THE REAR SEAT SUPPORT CORRODED CAUSING THE SEAT TO FALL FORWARD AND ALSO PUSH PIECES OF METAL INTO THE REAR TIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED WHO DID NOT OFFER ANY AS...

Oct 3, 2012 Seats 113,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THE REAR SEAT SUPPORT CORRODED CAUSING THE SEAT TO FALL FORWARD AND ALSO PUSH PIECES OF METAL INTO THE REAR TIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED WHO DID NOT OFFER ANY AS...

Sep 29, 2012 Seats 87,000 mi

I AM ENTERING THIS COMPLAINT IN RELATION TO OTHER COMPLAINTS THAT HAVE BEEN FILED. THERE IS A DEFECT INVESTIGATION TAKING PLACE (EA12003 AND PE11039) FOR THIS ISSUE ALREADY. I ATTEMPTED TO PUT MY 3RD ROW SEAT BACK UP AND LOCK IT INTO PLACE. ON THE DRIVE SIDE I NOTICED THAT IT WOULD NOT LOCK INTO ...

Sep 29, 2012 Structure 87,000 mi

I AM ENTERING THIS COMPLAINT IN RELATION TO OTHER COMPLAINTS THAT HAVE BEEN FILED. THERE IS A DEFECT INVESTIGATION TAKING PLACE (EA12003 AND PE11039) FOR THIS ISSUE ALREADY. I ATTEMPTED TO PUT MY 3RD ROW SEAT BACK UP AND LOCK IT INTO PLACE. ON THE DRIVE SIDE I NOTICED THAT IT WOULD NOT LOCK INTO ...

Sep 29, 2012 Seats 87,000 mi

I AM ENTERING THIS COMPLAINT IN RELATION TO OTHER COMPLAINTS THAT HAVE BEEN FILED. THERE IS A DEFECT INVESTIGATION TAKING PLACE (EA12003 AND PE11039) FOR THIS ISSUE ALREADY. I ATTEMPTED TO PUT MY 3RD ROW SEAT BACK UP AND LOCK IT INTO PLACE. ON THE DRIVE SIDE I NOTICED THAT IT WOULD NOT LOCK INTO ...

Sep 29, 2012 Structure 87,000 mi

I AM ENTERING THIS COMPLAINT IN RELATION TO OTHER COMPLAINTS THAT HAVE BEEN FILED. THERE IS A DEFECT INVESTIGATION TAKING PLACE (EA12003 AND PE11039) FOR THIS ISSUE ALREADY. I ATTEMPTED TO PUT MY 3RD ROW SEAT BACK UP AND LOCK IT INTO PLACE. ON THE DRIVE SIDE I NOTICED THAT IT WOULD NOT LOCK INTO ...

Sep 28, 2012 Structure 147,965 mi

THE THIRD ROW SEAT WAS LOOSE WHEN LOCKED IN THE UPRIGHT POSITION. WHEN I LOOKED UNDERNEATH FROM THE DRIVER SIDE REAR TIRE I NOTICED THE METAL PLATE WAS LOOSE. I PUT DOWN THE THIRD ROW SEAT AND LOOKED THROUGH THE PLASTIC TO SEE THAT ALL AROUND THE METAL PLATE ROTTED AWAY. SINCE THE THIRD ROW SEAT ...

Sep 28, 2012 Seats 147,965 mi

THE THIRD ROW SEAT WAS LOOSE WHEN LOCKED IN THE UPRIGHT POSITION. WHEN I LOOKED UNDERNEATH FROM THE DRIVER SIDE REAR TIRE I NOTICED THE METAL PLATE WAS LOOSE. I PUT DOWN THE THIRD ROW SEAT AND LOOKED THROUGH THE PLASTIC TO SEE THAT ALL AROUND THE METAL PLATE ROTTED AWAY. SINCE THE THIRD ROW SEAT ...

Sep 28, 2012 Structure 147,965 mi

THE THIRD ROW SEAT WAS LOOSE WHEN LOCKED IN THE UPRIGHT POSITION. WHEN I LOOKED UNDERNEATH FROM THE DRIVER SIDE REAR TIRE I NOTICED THE METAL PLATE WAS LOOSE. I PUT DOWN THE THIRD ROW SEAT AND LOOKED THROUGH THE PLASTIC TO SEE THAT ALL AROUND THE METAL PLATE ROTTED AWAY. SINCE THE THIRD ROW SEAT ...

Sep 28, 2012 Seats 147,965 mi

THE THIRD ROW SEAT WAS LOOSE WHEN LOCKED IN THE UPRIGHT POSITION. WHEN I LOOKED UNDERNEATH FROM THE DRIVER SIDE REAR TIRE I NOTICED THE METAL PLATE WAS LOOSE. I PUT DOWN THE THIRD ROW SEAT AND LOOKED THROUGH THE PLASTIC TO SEE THAT ALL AROUND THE METAL PLATE ROTTED AWAY. SINCE THE THIRD ROW SEAT ...

Sep 26, 2012 Power Train

2004 FORD FREESTAR. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO RECALL NOTICE 11S25/12V006000 CONCERNING TRANSMISSION TORQUE CONVERTER *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED SHE RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER IN THE MAIL IN MARCH. HOWEVER, THE RECALL LETTER STATED PARTS WOULD NOT BE AVAILABLE UNTIL THE THIRD QUARTER OF 2012. IN JUL...

Sep 26, 2012 Power Train

2004 FORD FREESTAR. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO RECALL NOTICE 11S25/12V006000 CONCERNING TRANSMISSION TORQUE CONVERTER *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED SHE RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER IN THE MAIL IN MARCH. HOWEVER, THE RECALL LETTER STATED PARTS WOULD NOT BE AVAILABLE UNTIL THE THIRD QUARTER OF 2012. IN JUL...

Sep 26, 2012 Power Train

2004 FORD FREESTAR. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO RECALL NOTICE 11S25/12V006000 CONCERNING TRANSMISSION TORQUE CONVERTER *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED SHE RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER IN THE MAIL IN MARCH. HOWEVER, THE RECALL LETTER STATED PARTS WOULD NOT BE AVAILABLE UNTIL THE THIRD QUARTER OF 2012. IN JUL...

Sep 26, 2012 Power Train

2004 FORD FREESTAR. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO RECALL NOTICE 11S25/12V006000 CONCERNING TRANSMISSION TORQUE CONVERTER *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED SHE RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER IN THE MAIL IN MARCH. HOWEVER, THE RECALL LETTER STATED PARTS WOULD NOT BE AVAILABLE UNTIL THE THIRD QUARTER OF 2012. IN JUL...

Sep 25, 2012 Seats 72,938 mi

SEVERE RUST IN THE DRIVER SIDE REAR WHEEL WELL CAUSED THE THIRD ROW SEAT TO DETACH FROM THE VEHICLE. THE THIRD ROW SEAT IS NOW UNSAFE AND CANNOT BE USED. THE SEAT CAN NO LONGER BE SECURELY LATCHED IN PLACE. THIS VEHICLE WAS GARAGE KEPT AND ONLY HAS 72,938 MILES ON IT. *TR

Sep 25, 2012 Structure 72,938 mi

SEVERE RUST IN THE DRIVER SIDE REAR WHEEL WELL CAUSED THE THIRD ROW SEAT TO DETACH FROM THE VEHICLE. THE THIRD ROW SEAT IS NOW UNSAFE AND CANNOT BE USED. THE SEAT CAN NO LONGER BE SECURELY LATCHED IN PLACE. THIS VEHICLE WAS GARAGE KEPT AND ONLY HAS 72,938 MILES ON IT. *TR

Sep 25, 2012 Seats 72,938 mi

SEVERE RUST IN THE DRIVER SIDE REAR WHEEL WELL CAUSED THE THIRD ROW SEAT TO DETACH FROM THE VEHICLE. THE THIRD ROW SEAT IS NOW UNSAFE AND CANNOT BE USED. THE SEAT CAN NO LONGER BE SECURELY LATCHED IN PLACE. THIS VEHICLE WAS GARAGE KEPT AND ONLY HAS 72,938 MILES ON IT. *TR

Sep 25, 2012 Structure 72,938 mi

SEVERE RUST IN THE DRIVER SIDE REAR WHEEL WELL CAUSED THE THIRD ROW SEAT TO DETACH FROM THE VEHICLE. THE THIRD ROW SEAT IS NOW UNSAFE AND CANNOT BE USED. THE SEAT CAN NO LONGER BE SECURELY LATCHED IN PLACE. THIS VEHICLE WAS GARAGE KEPT AND ONLY HAS 72,938 MILES ON IT. *TR

Sep 21, 2012 Power Train 165,000 mi

AT 147000 MILES, I NEEDED A COMPLETE TRANSMISSION REBUILD. THIS COST ME $2800 DUE TO THE FACT THAT THERE WERE ADDITIONAL PARTS NOT COMMON TO A STANDARD REBUILD. THIS WAS SEPT. 2011. IN JANUARY, I AM ABLE TO NOTE ONLINE THAT THERE IS A TORQUE CONVERTER RECALL FOR THIS MODEL. I CALL FORD, I'M TOLD...

Sep 21, 2012 Electrical System 165,000 mi

AT 147000 MILES, I NEEDED A COMPLETE TRANSMISSION REBUILD. THIS COST ME $2800 DUE TO THE FACT THAT THERE WERE ADDITIONAL PARTS NOT COMMON TO A STANDARD REBUILD. THIS WAS SEPT. 2011. IN JANUARY, I AM ABLE TO NOTE ONLINE THAT THERE IS A TORQUE CONVERTER RECALL FOR THIS MODEL. I CALL FORD, I'M TOLD...

Sep 21, 2012 Engine 165,000 mi

AT 147000 MILES, I NEEDED A COMPLETE TRANSMISSION REBUILD. THIS COST ME $2800 DUE TO THE FACT THAT THERE WERE ADDITIONAL PARTS NOT COMMON TO A STANDARD REBUILD. THIS WAS SEPT. 2011. IN JANUARY, I AM ABLE TO NOTE ONLINE THAT THERE IS A TORQUE CONVERTER RECALL FOR THIS MODEL. I CALL FORD, I'M TOLD...

Sep 21, 2012 Power Train 165,000 mi

AT 147000 MILES, I NEEDED A COMPLETE TRANSMISSION REBUILD. THIS COST ME $2800 DUE TO THE FACT THAT THERE WERE ADDITIONAL PARTS NOT COMMON TO A STANDARD REBUILD. THIS WAS SEPT. 2011. IN JANUARY, I AM ABLE TO NOTE ONLINE THAT THERE IS A TORQUE CONVERTER RECALL FOR THIS MODEL. I CALL FORD, I'M TOLD...

Sep 21, 2012 Electrical System 165,000 mi

AT 147000 MILES, I NEEDED A COMPLETE TRANSMISSION REBUILD. THIS COST ME $2800 DUE TO THE FACT THAT THERE WERE ADDITIONAL PARTS NOT COMMON TO A STANDARD REBUILD. THIS WAS SEPT. 2011. IN JANUARY, I AM ABLE TO NOTE ONLINE THAT THERE IS A TORQUE CONVERTER RECALL FOR THIS MODEL. I CALL FORD, I'M TOLD...

Sep 21, 2012 Engine 165,000 mi

AT 147000 MILES, I NEEDED A COMPLETE TRANSMISSION REBUILD. THIS COST ME $2800 DUE TO THE FACT THAT THERE WERE ADDITIONAL PARTS NOT COMMON TO A STANDARD REBUILD. THIS WAS SEPT. 2011. IN JANUARY, I AM ABLE TO NOTE ONLINE THAT THERE IS A TORQUE CONVERTER RECALL FOR THIS MODEL. I CALL FORD, I'M TOLD...

Sep 20, 2012 Power Train 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 12V006000 (POWER TRAIN: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: TORQUE CONVERTER). THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED HOWEVER, AFTER THE REPAIRS THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESPOND WHEN...

Sep 20, 2012 Power Train 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 12V006000 (POWER TRAIN: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: TORQUE CONVERTER). THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED HOWEVER, AFTER THE REPAIRS THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESPOND WHEN...

Sep 18, 2012 Electrical System 107,812 mi

VAN WON'T START THOUGHT IT WAS FUEL PUMP HAD IT TOWED & REPLACED COST $500 VAN STARTS THEN SHUTS OFF MECHANIC SAID PCM MALFUNCTION DEALER SHOULD FIX IT! HELP FORD STAND BY THERE VEHICLE! COMPLAIN. *TR

Sep 18, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 107,812 mi

VAN WON'T START THOUGHT IT WAS FUEL PUMP HAD IT TOWED & REPLACED COST $500 VAN STARTS THEN SHUTS OFF MECHANIC SAID PCM MALFUNCTION DEALER SHOULD FIX IT! HELP FORD STAND BY THERE VEHICLE! COMPLAIN. *TR

Sep 18, 2012 Engine 107,812 mi

VAN WON'T START THOUGHT IT WAS FUEL PUMP HAD IT TOWED & REPLACED COST $500 VAN STARTS THEN SHUTS OFF MECHANIC SAID PCM MALFUNCTION DEALER SHOULD FIX IT! HELP FORD STAND BY THERE VEHICLE! COMPLAIN. *TR

Sep 18, 2012 Electrical System 107,812 mi

VAN WON'T START THOUGHT IT WAS FUEL PUMP HAD IT TOWED & REPLACED COST $500 VAN STARTS THEN SHUTS OFF MECHANIC SAID PCM MALFUNCTION DEALER SHOULD FIX IT! HELP FORD STAND BY THERE VEHICLE! COMPLAIN. *TR

Sep 18, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 107,812 mi

VAN WON'T START THOUGHT IT WAS FUEL PUMP HAD IT TOWED & REPLACED COST $500 VAN STARTS THEN SHUTS OFF MECHANIC SAID PCM MALFUNCTION DEALER SHOULD FIX IT! HELP FORD STAND BY THERE VEHICLE! COMPLAIN. *TR

Sep 18, 2012 Engine 107,812 mi

VAN WON'T START THOUGHT IT WAS FUEL PUMP HAD IT TOWED & REPLACED COST $500 VAN STARTS THEN SHUTS OFF MECHANIC SAID PCM MALFUNCTION DEALER SHOULD FIX IT! HELP FORD STAND BY THERE VEHICLE! COMPLAIN. *TR

Sep 17, 2012 Power Train 59,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER HAVING THE VEHICLE SERVICED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 12V006000 (POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER) THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION BECAM...

Sep 17, 2012 Power Train 59,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER HAVING THE VEHICLE SERVICED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 12V006000 (POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER) THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION BECAM...

Sep 12, 2012 Power Train 90,000 mi

HAD TORQUE CONVERTER REPLACED IN 2010 BEFORE THE RECALL FOR ALMOST $2000.00 FROM A FORD DEALER. THEY REPLACED IT WITH ANOTHER DEFECTIVE TORQUE CONVERTER. NOW FORD WILL NOT GIVE MY MONEY BACK AND THEY WILL NOT REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE CONVERTER. IT'S EITHER $1450 OR A NEW CONVERTER, NOT BOTH. FORD H...

Sep 12, 2012 Power Train 90,000 mi

HAD TORQUE CONVERTER REPLACED IN 2010 BEFORE THE RECALL FOR ALMOST $2000.00 FROM A FORD DEALER. THEY REPLACED IT WITH ANOTHER DEFECTIVE TORQUE CONVERTER. NOW FORD WILL NOT GIVE MY MONEY BACK AND THEY WILL NOT REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE CONVERTER. IT'S EITHER $1450 OR A NEW CONVERTER, NOT BOTH. FORD H...

Sep 6, 2012 Structure 84,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHENEVER SHE ENGAGED THE BRAKE PEDAL, IT FELT HOT TO THE TOUCH. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER INSPECTING THE VEHICLE SHE NOTICED THAT THERE WAS A PIECE OF METAL RUBBING AGAINST THE TIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO DIAGNO...

Sep 6, 2012 Structure 84,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHENEVER SHE ENGAGED THE BRAKE PEDAL, IT FELT HOT TO THE TOUCH. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER INSPECTING THE VEHICLE SHE NOTICED THAT THERE WAS A PIECE OF METAL RUBBING AGAINST THE TIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO DIAGNO...

Sep 4, 2012 Power Train Fire 86,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH SMOKE EMITTED INTO THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO MANEUVER TO THE SHOULDER WHEN SHE NOTICED THAT FLAMES WERE COMING FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE RIGHT BEFORE IT WAS COMPLETELY ENGULF IN FLAMES. THE POLICE AND FIR...

Sep 4, 2012 Electrical System

THE ELECTRICAL HAS BEEN WIGGY EVER SINCE --JUST AFTER THE FACTORY WARRANTY RAN OUT. THIS INCLUDES: BACK-UP SAFETY SENSORS STOPPED WORKING, HEATED DRIVERS SEAT STOPPED WORKING(PASSENGER STILL WORKS), THE STEREO SYSTEM DOESN'T HAVE ALL OF IT'S FUNCTIONS, PASSENGER AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON, VAN VERY NOISY ...

Sep 4, 2012 Service Brakes

THE ELECTRICAL HAS BEEN WIGGY EVER SINCE --JUST AFTER THE FACTORY WARRANTY RAN OUT. THIS INCLUDES: BACK-UP SAFETY SENSORS STOPPED WORKING, HEATED DRIVERS SEAT STOPPED WORKING(PASSENGER STILL WORKS), THE STEREO SYSTEM DOESN'T HAVE ALL OF IT'S FUNCTIONS, PASSENGER AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON, VAN VERY NOISY ...

Sep 4, 2012 Power Train

THE ELECTRICAL HAS BEEN WIGGY EVER SINCE --JUST AFTER THE FACTORY WARRANTY RAN OUT. THIS INCLUDES: BACK-UP SAFETY SENSORS STOPPED WORKING, HEATED DRIVERS SEAT STOPPED WORKING(PASSENGER STILL WORKS), THE STEREO SYSTEM DOESN'T HAVE ALL OF IT'S FUNCTIONS, PASSENGER AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON, VAN VERY NOISY ...

Sep 4, 2012 Power Train Fire 86,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH SMOKE EMITTED INTO THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO MANEUVER TO THE SHOULDER WHEN SHE NOTICED THAT FLAMES WERE COMING FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE RIGHT BEFORE IT WAS COMPLETELY ENGULF IN FLAMES. THE POLICE AND FIR...

Sep 4, 2012 Electrical System

THE ELECTRICAL HAS BEEN WIGGY EVER SINCE --JUST AFTER THE FACTORY WARRANTY RAN OUT. THIS INCLUDES: BACK-UP SAFETY SENSORS STOPPED WORKING, HEATED DRIVERS SEAT STOPPED WORKING(PASSENGER STILL WORKS), THE STEREO SYSTEM DOESN'T HAVE ALL OF IT'S FUNCTIONS, PASSENGER AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON, VAN VERY NOISY ...

Sep 4, 2012 Service Brakes

THE ELECTRICAL HAS BEEN WIGGY EVER SINCE --JUST AFTER THE FACTORY WARRANTY RAN OUT. THIS INCLUDES: BACK-UP SAFETY SENSORS STOPPED WORKING, HEATED DRIVERS SEAT STOPPED WORKING(PASSENGER STILL WORKS), THE STEREO SYSTEM DOESN'T HAVE ALL OF IT'S FUNCTIONS, PASSENGER AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON, VAN VERY NOISY ...

Sep 4, 2012 Power Train

THE ELECTRICAL HAS BEEN WIGGY EVER SINCE --JUST AFTER THE FACTORY WARRANTY RAN OUT. THIS INCLUDES: BACK-UP SAFETY SENSORS STOPPED WORKING, HEATED DRIVERS SEAT STOPPED WORKING(PASSENGER STILL WORKS), THE STEREO SYSTEM DOESN'T HAVE ALL OF IT'S FUNCTIONS, PASSENGER AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON, VAN VERY NOISY ...

Aug 31, 2012 Suspension 74,212 mi

MANY ISSUES WITH THE VAN & THEY CONTINUE. PURCHASED FROM 1 PREVIOUS OWNER, JAN '09 AROUND 60K MAY 2010, 74K MILES- REPLACED SPARK PLUGS & WIRES, FUEL SYSTEM CLEANER: ROUGH IDLE $432.23 DEC 2010, 83K MILES - REPLACED FRONT AXLE & SWAY BAR LINKS: $822.89 APRIL 2011, ? MILES, - REPLACED PLUGS & WIR...

Aug 31, 2012 Power Train 74,212 mi

MANY ISSUES WITH THE VAN & THEY CONTINUE. PURCHASED FROM 1 PREVIOUS OWNER, JAN '09 AROUND 60K MAY 2010, 74K MILES- REPLACED SPARK PLUGS & WIRES, FUEL SYSTEM CLEANER: ROUGH IDLE $432.23 DEC 2010, 83K MILES - REPLACED FRONT AXLE & SWAY BAR LINKS: $822.89 APRIL 2011, ? MILES, - REPLACED PLUGS & WIR...

Aug 31, 2012 Fuel System, Gasoline 74,212 mi

MANY ISSUES WITH THE VAN & THEY CONTINUE. PURCHASED FROM 1 PREVIOUS OWNER, JAN '09 AROUND 60K MAY 2010, 74K MILES- REPLACED SPARK PLUGS & WIRES, FUEL SYSTEM CLEANER: ROUGH IDLE $432.23 DEC 2010, 83K MILES - REPLACED FRONT AXLE & SWAY BAR LINKS: $822.89 APRIL 2011, ? MILES, - REPLACED PLUGS & WIR...

Aug 31, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 74,212 mi

MANY ISSUES WITH THE VAN & THEY CONTINUE. PURCHASED FROM 1 PREVIOUS OWNER, JAN '09 AROUND 60K MAY 2010, 74K MILES- REPLACED SPARK PLUGS & WIRES, FUEL SYSTEM CLEANER: ROUGH IDLE $432.23 DEC 2010, 83K MILES - REPLACED FRONT AXLE & SWAY BAR LINKS: $822.89 APRIL 2011, ? MILES, - REPLACED PLUGS & WIR...

Aug 31, 2012 Seats 164,900 mi

I WAS ROTATING MY TIRES AND NOTICED THAT INSIDE EACH REAR WHEEL WELL THERE WAS A PANEL PATCHED IN FROM THE FACTORY THAT WAS RUSTING TERRIBLY, WITH THE DRIVERS SIDE BEING MUCH WORSE AND ALMOST COMPLETELY FALLING OFF THE BODY. WITH SOME FURTHER INVESTIGATION I DISCOVERED THAT THE PANEL ACTUALLY HOLDS ...

Aug 31, 2012 Structure 164,900 mi

I WAS ROTATING MY TIRES AND NOTICED THAT INSIDE EACH REAR WHEEL WELL THERE WAS A PANEL PATCHED IN FROM THE FACTORY THAT WAS RUSTING TERRIBLY, WITH THE DRIVERS SIDE BEING MUCH WORSE AND ALMOST COMPLETELY FALLING OFF THE BODY. WITH SOME FURTHER INVESTIGATION I DISCOVERED THAT THE PANEL ACTUALLY HOLDS ...

Aug 31, 2012 Suspension 74,212 mi

MANY ISSUES WITH THE VAN & THEY CONTINUE. PURCHASED FROM 1 PREVIOUS OWNER, JAN '09 AROUND 60K MAY 2010, 74K MILES- REPLACED SPARK PLUGS & WIRES, FUEL SYSTEM CLEANER: ROUGH IDLE $432.23 DEC 2010, 83K MILES - REPLACED FRONT AXLE & SWAY BAR LINKS: $822.89 APRIL 2011, ? MILES, - REPLACED PLUGS & WIR...

Aug 31, 2012 Power Train 74,212 mi

MANY ISSUES WITH THE VAN & THEY CONTINUE. PURCHASED FROM 1 PREVIOUS OWNER, JAN '09 AROUND 60K MAY 2010, 74K MILES- REPLACED SPARK PLUGS & WIRES, FUEL SYSTEM CLEANER: ROUGH IDLE $432.23 DEC 2010, 83K MILES - REPLACED FRONT AXLE & SWAY BAR LINKS: $822.89 APRIL 2011, ? MILES, - REPLACED PLUGS & WIR...

Aug 31, 2012 Fuel System, Gasoline 74,212 mi

MANY ISSUES WITH THE VAN & THEY CONTINUE. PURCHASED FROM 1 PREVIOUS OWNER, JAN '09 AROUND 60K MAY 2010, 74K MILES- REPLACED SPARK PLUGS & WIRES, FUEL SYSTEM CLEANER: ROUGH IDLE $432.23 DEC 2010, 83K MILES - REPLACED FRONT AXLE & SWAY BAR LINKS: $822.89 APRIL 2011, ? MILES, - REPLACED PLUGS & WIR...

Aug 31, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 74,212 mi

MANY ISSUES WITH THE VAN & THEY CONTINUE. PURCHASED FROM 1 PREVIOUS OWNER, JAN '09 AROUND 60K MAY 2010, 74K MILES- REPLACED SPARK PLUGS & WIRES, FUEL SYSTEM CLEANER: ROUGH IDLE $432.23 DEC 2010, 83K MILES - REPLACED FRONT AXLE & SWAY BAR LINKS: $822.89 APRIL 2011, ? MILES, - REPLACED PLUGS & WIR...

Aug 31, 2012 Seats 164,900 mi

I WAS ROTATING MY TIRES AND NOTICED THAT INSIDE EACH REAR WHEEL WELL THERE WAS A PANEL PATCHED IN FROM THE FACTORY THAT WAS RUSTING TERRIBLY, WITH THE DRIVERS SIDE BEING MUCH WORSE AND ALMOST COMPLETELY FALLING OFF THE BODY. WITH SOME FURTHER INVESTIGATION I DISCOVERED THAT THE PANEL ACTUALLY HOLDS ...

Aug 31, 2012 Structure 164,900 mi

I WAS ROTATING MY TIRES AND NOTICED THAT INSIDE EACH REAR WHEEL WELL THERE WAS A PANEL PATCHED IN FROM THE FACTORY THAT WAS RUSTING TERRIBLY, WITH THE DRIVERS SIDE BEING MUCH WORSE AND ALMOST COMPLETELY FALLING OFF THE BODY. WITH SOME FURTHER INVESTIGATION I DISCOVERED THAT THE PANEL ACTUALLY HOLDS ...

Aug 30, 2012 Structure 83,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR QUARTER PANEL ON THE DRIVER SIDE HAD EXCESSIVE RUST BUILD UP AND AS A RESULT, THE PANEL RUBS ON THE TIRE WHILE DRIVING. THE CONTACT DECIDED TO REMOVE PART OF THE QUARTER PANEL IN ORDER TO STOP THE TIRE FROM RUBBING. THE VEHI...

Aug 30, 2012 Electrical System 105,000 mi

VEHICLE LOST POWER WHILE DRIVING. THERE WAS NO POWER STEERING OR POWER BRAKES AND THE ENGINE STOPPED RUNNING. THERE WAS NO WARNING BEFORE THE POWER FAILURE. VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO BE STARTED UP AFTER POWER FAILURE. THE SAME EVENING, STARTING UP THE VEHICLE, THE IDLE WAS ROUGH AND THE POWER FAILED I...

Aug 30, 2012 Power Train 105,000 mi

VEHICLE LOST POWER WHILE DRIVING. THERE WAS NO POWER STEERING OR POWER BRAKES AND THE ENGINE STOPPED RUNNING. THERE WAS NO WARNING BEFORE THE POWER FAILURE. VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO BE STARTED UP AFTER POWER FAILURE. THE SAME EVENING, STARTING UP THE VEHICLE, THE IDLE WAS ROUGH AND THE POWER FAILED I...

Aug 30, 2012 Structure 83,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR QUARTER PANEL ON THE DRIVER SIDE HAD EXCESSIVE RUST BUILD UP AND AS A RESULT, THE PANEL RUBS ON THE TIRE WHILE DRIVING. THE CONTACT DECIDED TO REMOVE PART OF THE QUARTER PANEL IN ORDER TO STOP THE TIRE FROM RUBBING. THE VEHI...

Aug 30, 2012 Electrical System 105,000 mi

VEHICLE LOST POWER WHILE DRIVING. THERE WAS NO POWER STEERING OR POWER BRAKES AND THE ENGINE STOPPED RUNNING. THERE WAS NO WARNING BEFORE THE POWER FAILURE. VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO BE STARTED UP AFTER POWER FAILURE. THE SAME EVENING, STARTING UP THE VEHICLE, THE IDLE WAS ROUGH AND THE POWER FAILED I...

Aug 30, 2012 Power Train 105,000 mi

VEHICLE LOST POWER WHILE DRIVING. THERE WAS NO POWER STEERING OR POWER BRAKES AND THE ENGINE STOPPED RUNNING. THERE WAS NO WARNING BEFORE THE POWER FAILURE. VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO BE STARTED UP AFTER POWER FAILURE. THE SAME EVENING, STARTING UP THE VEHICLE, THE IDLE WAS ROUGH AND THE POWER FAILED I...

Aug 26, 2012 Seats 116,542 mi

LEFT REAR SEAT ANCHOR WAS LOOSE, SO WE LOOKED. A LARGE HOLE HAD RUSTED OUT OF THE INNER FENDER CAUSING THE ANCHOR TO COMPLETELY DETACH FROM THE BODY. WE TOOK IT IN TO GET CHECKED OUT AND THEY AGREED IT HAD COMPLETELY RUSTED THROUGH AND THE RIGHT SIDE IS ALSO RUSTING OUT, ALTHOUGH NOT THE POINT OF...

Aug 26, 2012 Structure 116,542 mi

LEFT REAR SEAT ANCHOR WAS LOOSE, SO WE LOOKED. A LARGE HOLE HAD RUSTED OUT OF THE INNER FENDER CAUSING THE ANCHOR TO COMPLETELY DETACH FROM THE BODY. WE TOOK IT IN TO GET CHECKED OUT AND THEY AGREED IT HAD COMPLETELY RUSTED THROUGH AND THE RIGHT SIDE IS ALSO RUSTING OUT, ALTHOUGH NOT THE POINT OF...

Aug 26, 2012 Seats 116,542 mi

LEFT REAR SEAT ANCHOR WAS LOOSE, SO WE LOOKED. A LARGE HOLE HAD RUSTED OUT OF THE INNER FENDER CAUSING THE ANCHOR TO COMPLETELY DETACH FROM THE BODY. WE TOOK IT IN TO GET CHECKED OUT AND THEY AGREED IT HAD COMPLETELY RUSTED THROUGH AND THE RIGHT SIDE IS ALSO RUSTING OUT, ALTHOUGH NOT THE POINT OF...

Aug 26, 2012 Structure 116,542 mi

LEFT REAR SEAT ANCHOR WAS LOOSE, SO WE LOOKED. A LARGE HOLE HAD RUSTED OUT OF THE INNER FENDER CAUSING THE ANCHOR TO COMPLETELY DETACH FROM THE BODY. WE TOOK IT IN TO GET CHECKED OUT AND THEY AGREED IT HAD COMPLETELY RUSTED THROUGH AND THE RIGHT SIDE IS ALSO RUSTING OUT, ALTHOUGH NOT THE POINT OF...

Aug 25, 2012 Power Train 160,000 mi

HAD THE TORQUE CONVERTER REPLCED UNDER RECALL AFTER RECEIVING THE RECALL NOTICE. TRANSMISSION LIGHT WAS GOING OFF AND ON. AFTER HAVING IT REPLACED, THE LIGHT WAS STILL GOING OFF AND ON. HAD PAUL MILLER FORD IN LEXINGTON, KY LOOK AT THE TRANSMISSION. THEY STATED IT NEED A TOTAL TRANSMISSION REPLACEME...

Aug 25, 2012 Power Train 160,000 mi

HAD THE TORQUE CONVERTER REPLCED UNDER RECALL AFTER RECEIVING THE RECALL NOTICE. TRANSMISSION LIGHT WAS GOING OFF AND ON. AFTER HAVING IT REPLACED, THE LIGHT WAS STILL GOING OFF AND ON. HAD PAUL MILLER FORD IN LEXINGTON, KY LOOK AT THE TRANSMISSION. THEY STATED IT NEED A TOTAL TRANSMISSION REPLACEME...

Aug 23, 2012 Seats 105,000 mi

THE DRIVERS SIDE REAR (THIRD ROW) SEAT ANCHOR WILL NO LONGER HOLD THE SEAT IN PLACE. IT APPEARS THE METAL PLATE THE ANCHOR ATTACHES TO HAS RUSTED FREE FROM THE CAR, DUE TO EXCESSIVE CORROSION IN THE DRIVERS SIDE REAR WHEEL WELL CREATING AN OPENING TO THE OUTSIDE. THE SEAT CANNOT BE PROPERLY LATCHE...

Aug 23, 2012 Electrical System 72,400 mi

THERE HAVE BEEN RANDOM ELECTRICAL OCCURRENCES HAPPENING TO MY VEHICLE. WHILE THE VEHICLE IS PARKED IN MY DRIVEWAY AT NIGHT, THE EXTERIOR LIGHTS WOULD COME ON. I WENT OUT TO TURN THEM OFF AND DISCOVERED THAT THE GPS SCREEN AND RADIO WERE ALSO ON. THIS IS WITHOUT THE KEYS IN THE IGNITION. I FOUND OUT ...

Aug 23, 2012 Seats 105,000 mi

THE DRIVERS SIDE REAR (THIRD ROW) SEAT ANCHOR WILL NO LONGER HOLD THE SEAT IN PLACE. IT APPEARS THE METAL PLATE THE ANCHOR ATTACHES TO HAS RUSTED FREE FROM THE CAR, DUE TO EXCESSIVE CORROSION IN THE DRIVERS SIDE REAR WHEEL WELL CREATING AN OPENING TO THE OUTSIDE. THE SEAT CANNOT BE PROPERLY LATCHE...

Aug 23, 2012 Electrical System 72,400 mi

THERE HAVE BEEN RANDOM ELECTRICAL OCCURRENCES HAPPENING TO MY VEHICLE. WHILE THE VEHICLE IS PARKED IN MY DRIVEWAY AT NIGHT, THE EXTERIOR LIGHTS WOULD COME ON. I WENT OUT TO TURN THEM OFF AND DISCOVERED THAT THE GPS SCREEN AND RADIO WERE ALSO ON. THIS IS WITHOUT THE KEYS IN THE IGNITION. I FOUND OUT ...

Aug 21, 2012 Seats 74,000 mi

THE REAR LEFT METAL U-SHAPED POST THAT IS USED TO SECURE THE FRONT OF THE REAR BENCH SEAT AND IS ATTACHED THROUGH THE BODY BY A METAL PLATE IN THE REAR WHEEL WELL FELL OUT OF THE VEHICLE AS THE VEHICLE WAS MOVING AT A SPEED OF 10 MILES PER HOUR. THE REAR SEAT WAS FOLDED INTO THE FLOOR AT THE TIME O...

Aug 21, 2012 Structure 74,000 mi

THE REAR LEFT METAL U-SHAPED POST THAT IS USED TO SECURE THE FRONT OF THE REAR BENCH SEAT AND IS ATTACHED THROUGH THE BODY BY A METAL PLATE IN THE REAR WHEEL WELL FELL OUT OF THE VEHICLE AS THE VEHICLE WAS MOVING AT A SPEED OF 10 MILES PER HOUR. THE REAR SEAT WAS FOLDED INTO THE FLOOR AT THE TIME O...

Aug 21, 2012 Seats 74,000 mi

THE REAR LEFT METAL U-SHAPED POST THAT IS USED TO SECURE THE FRONT OF THE REAR BENCH SEAT AND IS ATTACHED THROUGH THE BODY BY A METAL PLATE IN THE REAR WHEEL WELL FELL OUT OF THE VEHICLE AS THE VEHICLE WAS MOVING AT A SPEED OF 10 MILES PER HOUR. THE REAR SEAT WAS FOLDED INTO THE FLOOR AT THE TIME O...

Aug 21, 2012 Structure 74,000 mi

THE REAR LEFT METAL U-SHAPED POST THAT IS USED TO SECURE THE FRONT OF THE REAR BENCH SEAT AND IS ATTACHED THROUGH THE BODY BY A METAL PLATE IN THE REAR WHEEL WELL FELL OUT OF THE VEHICLE AS THE VEHICLE WAS MOVING AT A SPEED OF 10 MILES PER HOUR. THE REAR SEAT WAS FOLDED INTO THE FLOOR AT THE TIME O...

Aug 20, 2012 Wheels 109,000 mi

DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT MOUNT ON THIRD ROW SEAT FAILED SIDE PANEL IN WHEEL WELL CORRODED AND FAILED DISPLACING PANEL INTO TIRE SIDEWALL. PASSENGER SIDE PANEL SHOWING SIGNS OF FAILURE. FORD DEALERSHIP BODYSHOP REFUSES TO WORK ON ISSUE FOR FEAR OF FUTURE LIABILITY. DEALERSHIP STATES THAT CORROSION ISSU...

Aug 20, 2012 Seats 109,000 mi

DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT MOUNT ON THIRD ROW SEAT FAILED SIDE PANEL IN WHEEL WELL CORRODED AND FAILED DISPLACING PANEL INTO TIRE SIDEWALL. PASSENGER SIDE PANEL SHOWING SIGNS OF FAILURE. FORD DEALERSHIP BODYSHOP REFUSES TO WORK ON ISSUE FOR FEAR OF FUTURE LIABILITY. DEALERSHIP STATES THAT CORROSION ISSU...

Aug 20, 2012 Power Train 69,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE VAN WOULD SHUT DOWN COMPLETELY. WE HAD TO STOP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD WITH TRAFFIC WHERE WE ALMOST WERE REAR ENDED, PUT IT IN PARK JUST TO RESTART IT. STARTED MOVING AGAIN AND THE VAN DID IT AGAIN, THIS TIME I WAS ABLE TO PULL OFF ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD SO I WOULD NOT GET HIT...

Aug 20, 2012 Wheels 109,000 mi

DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT MOUNT ON THIRD ROW SEAT FAILED SIDE PANEL IN WHEEL WELL CORRODED AND FAILED DISPLACING PANEL INTO TIRE SIDEWALL. PASSENGER SIDE PANEL SHOWING SIGNS OF FAILURE. FORD DEALERSHIP BODYSHOP REFUSES TO WORK ON ISSUE FOR FEAR OF FUTURE LIABILITY. DEALERSHIP STATES THAT CORROSION ISSU...

Aug 20, 2012 Seats 109,000 mi

DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT MOUNT ON THIRD ROW SEAT FAILED SIDE PANEL IN WHEEL WELL CORRODED AND FAILED DISPLACING PANEL INTO TIRE SIDEWALL. PASSENGER SIDE PANEL SHOWING SIGNS OF FAILURE. FORD DEALERSHIP BODYSHOP REFUSES TO WORK ON ISSUE FOR FEAR OF FUTURE LIABILITY. DEALERSHIP STATES THAT CORROSION ISSU...

Aug 20, 2012 Power Train 69,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE VAN WOULD SHUT DOWN COMPLETELY. WE HAD TO STOP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD WITH TRAFFIC WHERE WE ALMOST WERE REAR ENDED, PUT IT IN PARK JUST TO RESTART IT. STARTED MOVING AGAIN AND THE VAN DID IT AGAIN, THIS TIME I WAS ABLE TO PULL OFF ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD SO I WOULD NOT GET HIT...

Aug 17, 2012 Seats 104,000 mi

THE REARMOST SEAT IN MY MINIVAN WILL NOT LATCH DOWN ON THE REAR DRIVERS SIDE. THE REAR AXLE 'MOANS' AT TIMES AND MAKES A ROTATIONAL SHIMMING SOUND. UPON INSPECTION, I AM TOLD THERE IS SEVERE RUST IN THE WHEEL WELL WHERE IT LOCATES TO THE SEAT ATTACHMENT. THE DEALERSHIP SAYS IT IS UNUSUAL, ALT...

Aug 17, 2012 Wheels 104,000 mi

THE REARMOST SEAT IN MY MINIVAN WILL NOT LATCH DOWN ON THE REAR DRIVERS SIDE. THE REAR AXLE 'MOANS' AT TIMES AND MAKES A ROTATIONAL SHIMMING SOUND. UPON INSPECTION, I AM TOLD THERE IS SEVERE RUST IN THE WHEEL WELL WHERE IT LOCATES TO THE SEAT ATTACHMENT. THE DEALERSHIP SAYS IT IS UNUSUAL, ALT...

Aug 17, 2012 Seats 104,000 mi

THE REARMOST SEAT IN MY MINIVAN WILL NOT LATCH DOWN ON THE REAR DRIVERS SIDE. THE REAR AXLE 'MOANS' AT TIMES AND MAKES A ROTATIONAL SHIMMING SOUND. UPON INSPECTION, I AM TOLD THERE IS SEVERE RUST IN THE WHEEL WELL WHERE IT LOCATES TO THE SEAT ATTACHMENT. THE DEALERSHIP SAYS IT IS UNUSUAL, ALT...

Aug 17, 2012 Wheels 104,000 mi

THE REARMOST SEAT IN MY MINIVAN WILL NOT LATCH DOWN ON THE REAR DRIVERS SIDE. THE REAR AXLE 'MOANS' AT TIMES AND MAKES A ROTATIONAL SHIMMING SOUND. UPON INSPECTION, I AM TOLD THERE IS SEVERE RUST IN THE WHEEL WELL WHERE IT LOCATES TO THE SEAT ATTACHMENT. THE DEALERSHIP SAYS IT IS UNUSUAL, ALT...

Aug 15, 2012 Power Train

2005 FORD FREESTAR. CONSUMER SEEKS REIMBURSEMENT FOR RECALL VEHICLE REPAIRS RELATING TO THE TORQUE CONVERTER. *TGW FORD MOTOR COMPANY DENIED THE CONSUMER'S REQUEST FOR REIMBURSEMENT. THEY WOULD NOT SEND HIM A WRITTEN EXPLANATION FOR THE DENIAL. RECALL# 12V006000 *JB

Aug 15, 2012 Power Train

2005 FORD FREESTAR. CONSUMER SEEKS REIMBURSEMENT FOR RECALL VEHICLE REPAIRS RELATING TO THE TORQUE CONVERTER. *TGW FORD MOTOR COMPANY DENIED THE CONSUMER'S REQUEST FOR REIMBURSEMENT. THEY WOULD NOT SEND HIM A WRITTEN EXPLANATION FOR THE DENIAL. RECALL# 12V006000 *JB

Aug 14, 2012 Seats 97,603 mi

ON 08/13/2012 TRIED TO ENGAGE THE THIRD ROW FOLDING SEAT TO THE FULL UPRIGHT POSITION. THE DRIVERS SIDE LATCH FOR THE THIRD ROW SEAT WOULD NOT ENGAGE. AFTER FURTHER INSPECTION I FOUND THE SEAT ANCHOR TO BE LOOSE. AFTER I LOOKED AT THE OUTSIDE OF THE WHEEL WELL THE PLATE THAT THE ANCHOR MOUNTS TO W...

Aug 14, 2012 Structure 97,603 mi

ON 08/13/2012 TRIED TO ENGAGE THE THIRD ROW FOLDING SEAT TO THE FULL UPRIGHT POSITION. THE DRIVERS SIDE LATCH FOR THE THIRD ROW SEAT WOULD NOT ENGAGE. AFTER FURTHER INSPECTION I FOUND THE SEAT ANCHOR TO BE LOOSE. AFTER I LOOKED AT THE OUTSIDE OF THE WHEEL WELL THE PLATE THAT THE ANCHOR MOUNTS TO W...

Aug 14, 2012 Power Train

2004 FORD FREESTAR. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO RECALL NOTICE 11S25/NHTSA 12V-006 *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN HE CONTACTED THE FIRST DEALER, THEY INFORMED HIM, THEY WOULD EXAMINE THE VEHICLE AND IF NOTHING APPEARED WRONG, THEY WOULD NOT DO ANYTHING. THE SECOND DEALER, INFORMED THE CONSUMER, THE...

Aug 14, 2012 Power Train

2004 FORD FREESTAR. CONSUMER STATES TRANSMISSION AND TORQUE CONVERTER FAILURE *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED HE RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE STATING CONSUMERS WHO HAD ALREADY PAID FOR THE REPAIRS, WOULD RECEIVE REIMBURSEMENT IN THE SECOND QUARTER OF 2012. THE CONSUMER STATED THE SECOND QUARTER HAS PASSED A...

Aug 14, 2012 Seats 97,603 mi

ON 08/13/2012 TRIED TO ENGAGE THE THIRD ROW FOLDING SEAT TO THE FULL UPRIGHT POSITION. THE DRIVERS SIDE LATCH FOR THE THIRD ROW SEAT WOULD NOT ENGAGE. AFTER FURTHER INSPECTION I FOUND THE SEAT ANCHOR TO BE LOOSE. AFTER I LOOKED AT THE OUTSIDE OF THE WHEEL WELL THE PLATE THAT THE ANCHOR MOUNTS TO W...

Aug 14, 2012 Structure 97,603 mi

ON 08/13/2012 TRIED TO ENGAGE THE THIRD ROW FOLDING SEAT TO THE FULL UPRIGHT POSITION. THE DRIVERS SIDE LATCH FOR THE THIRD ROW SEAT WOULD NOT ENGAGE. AFTER FURTHER INSPECTION I FOUND THE SEAT ANCHOR TO BE LOOSE. AFTER I LOOKED AT THE OUTSIDE OF THE WHEEL WELL THE PLATE THAT THE ANCHOR MOUNTS TO W...

Aug 14, 2012 Power Train

2004 FORD FREESTAR. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO RECALL NOTICE 11S25/NHTSA 12V-006 *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN HE CONTACTED THE FIRST DEALER, THEY INFORMED HIM, THEY WOULD EXAMINE THE VEHICLE AND IF NOTHING APPEARED WRONG, THEY WOULD NOT DO ANYTHING. THE SECOND DEALER, INFORMED THE CONSUMER, THE...

Aug 14, 2012 Power Train

2004 FORD FREESTAR. CONSUMER STATES TRANSMISSION AND TORQUE CONVERTER FAILURE *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED HE RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE STATING CONSUMERS WHO HAD ALREADY PAID FOR THE REPAIRS, WOULD RECEIVE REIMBURSEMENT IN THE SECOND QUARTER OF 2012. THE CONSUMER STATED THE SECOND QUARTER HAS PASSED A...

Aug 8, 2012 Power Train 52,600 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHAKE UNCONTROLLABLY. THE FAILURE RECURRED AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO WATER PE...

Aug 8, 2012 Power Train 115,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIR UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 12V006000 (POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER) HE NOTICED A GRINDING NOISE WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE DECEL...

Aug 8, 2012 Power Train 52,600 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHAKE UNCONTROLLABLY. THE FAILURE RECURRED AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO WATER PE...

Aug 8, 2012 Power Train 115,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIR UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 12V006000 (POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER) HE NOTICED A GRINDING NOISE WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE DECEL...

Aug 7, 2012 Power Train

2005 FORD FREESTAR. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO RECALL CONCERNING TRANSMISSION TORQUE CONVERTER *TGW IN MARCH 2012, THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A SAFETY RECALL NOTICE. AFTER A FEW WEEKS, HE DECIDED TO CONTACT THE CUSTOMER SERVICE NUMBER LISTED ON THE MEMO. THE CONSUMER STATED TO HIS KNOWLEDGE, HE NEVER...

Aug 7, 2012 Power Train

2005 FORD FREESTAR. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO RECALL CONCERNING TRANSMISSION TORQUE CONVERTER *TGW IN MARCH 2012, THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A SAFETY RECALL NOTICE. AFTER A FEW WEEKS, HE DECIDED TO CONTACT THE CUSTOMER SERVICE NUMBER LISTED ON THE MEMO. THE CONSUMER STATED TO HIS KNOWLEDGE, HE NEVER...

Aug 4, 2012 Seats 147,838 mi

WE HAD THE 3RD ROW SEAT FOLDED DOWN FOR CARGO SPACE. UPON PULLING THE SEAT BACK UP, THE LEFT SIDE OF THE SEAT WOULDN'T LATCH AND THE SEAT MOVED WHEN SOMEONE WAS SITTING ON IT. WHEN MY HUSBAND TRIED TO SECURE THE LATCH BY FOLDING THE SEAT BACK DOWN AND THEN BACK UP AGAIN - THE ENTIRE LEFT SIDE LATC...

Aug 4, 2012 Structure 147,838 mi

WE HAD THE 3RD ROW SEAT FOLDED DOWN FOR CARGO SPACE. UPON PULLING THE SEAT BACK UP, THE LEFT SIDE OF THE SEAT WOULDN'T LATCH AND THE SEAT MOVED WHEN SOMEONE WAS SITTING ON IT. WHEN MY HUSBAND TRIED TO SECURE THE LATCH BY FOLDING THE SEAT BACK DOWN AND THEN BACK UP AGAIN - THE ENTIRE LEFT SIDE LATC...

Aug 4, 2012 Seats 147,838 mi

WE HAD THE 3RD ROW SEAT FOLDED DOWN FOR CARGO SPACE. UPON PULLING THE SEAT BACK UP, THE LEFT SIDE OF THE SEAT WOULDN'T LATCH AND THE SEAT MOVED WHEN SOMEONE WAS SITTING ON IT. WHEN MY HUSBAND TRIED TO SECURE THE LATCH BY FOLDING THE SEAT BACK DOWN AND THEN BACK UP AGAIN - THE ENTIRE LEFT SIDE LATC...

Aug 4, 2012 Structure 147,838 mi

WE HAD THE 3RD ROW SEAT FOLDED DOWN FOR CARGO SPACE. UPON PULLING THE SEAT BACK UP, THE LEFT SIDE OF THE SEAT WOULDN'T LATCH AND THE SEAT MOVED WHEN SOMEONE WAS SITTING ON IT. WHEN MY HUSBAND TRIED TO SECURE THE LATCH BY FOLDING THE SEAT BACK DOWN AND THEN BACK UP AGAIN - THE ENTIRE LEFT SIDE LATC...

Aug 2, 2012 Power Train 125,000 mi

AS I WAS TAKING OFF FROM A RED LIGHT, I NOTICED THAT MY CAR WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. I PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND TRIED CHANGING GEARS BUT IT STILL WOULD NOT GO. TOOK IT TO THE LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP AND THEY CHANGED OUT THE TORQUE CONVERTER. SIX MONTHS LATER ON JULY 14TH, IT STARTS DOING THE SA...

Aug 2, 2012 Power Train 125,000 mi

AS I WAS TAKING OFF FROM A RED LIGHT, I NOTICED THAT MY CAR WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. I PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND TRIED CHANGING GEARS BUT IT STILL WOULD NOT GO. TOOK IT TO THE LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP AND THEY CHANGED OUT THE TORQUE CONVERTER. SIX MONTHS LATER ON JULY 14TH, IT STARTS DOING THE SA...

Jul 31, 2012 Seats 78,507 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE THIRD ROW SEATING ANCHOR FAILED DUE TO CORROSION PENETRATING THE REAR WHEEL WELL ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE...

Jul 31, 2012 Seats 78,507 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE THIRD ROW SEATING ANCHOR FAILED DUE TO CORROSION PENETRATING THE REAR WHEEL WELL ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE...

Jul 29, 2012 Power Train

IN JANUARY 2012 AS PER RECALL NOTICE THAT WAS ON CNN NEWS, FORD ADVISED US IN MARCH 2012 THAT OUR 2004 FREESTAR WAS BEING RECALLED FOR A FAULTY TORQUE CONVERTER. IF THIS PART WERE TO FAIL, THE VEHICLE WILL CEASE TO FUNCTION. THE FORD WEBSITE STATES THAT THE PART IS STILL NOT AVAILABLE AND WILL NOT...

Jul 29, 2012 Power Train

IN JANUARY 2012 AS PER RECALL NOTICE THAT WAS ON CNN NEWS, FORD ADVISED US IN MARCH 2012 THAT OUR 2004 FREESTAR WAS BEING RECALLED FOR A FAULTY TORQUE CONVERTER. IF THIS PART WERE TO FAIL, THE VEHICLE WILL CEASE TO FUNCTION. THE FORD WEBSITE STATES THAT THE PART IS STILL NOT AVAILABLE AND WILL NOT...

Jul 26, 2012 Power Train

LETTER FROM CONGRESSMAN MEEHAN ON BEHALF OF CONSTITUENT RE NHTSA RECALL 12V-006 2004 FORD FREESTAR TRANSMISSION TORQUE CONVERTER (DOT/I# H 2012182) *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED HE IS CONCERNED ABOUT THE SAFETY OF HIS VEHICLE AND WAS TROUBLED BY THE FACT, THAT FORD HAS NOT CONTACTED HIM REGARDING A REPA...

Jul 26, 2012 Power Train

LETTER FROM CONGRESSMAN MEEHAN ON BEHALF OF CONSTITUENT RE NHTSA RECALL 12V-006 2004 FORD FREESTAR TRANSMISSION TORQUE CONVERTER (DOT/I# H 2012182) *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED HE IS CONCERNED ABOUT THE SAFETY OF HIS VEHICLE AND WAS TROUBLED BY THE FACT, THAT FORD HAS NOT CONTACTED HIM REGARDING A REPA...

Jul 25, 2012 Seats 145,000 mi

THIRD ROW SEAT NO LONGER LATCHES SECURELY, CAUSED BY CORROSION FROM LEFT REAR WHEEL WELL AREA RUINING BODY LATCHING HOLDING SEAT IN PLACE. *TR

Jul 25, 2012 Structure 145,000 mi

THIRD ROW SEAT NO LONGER LATCHES SECURELY, CAUSED BY CORROSION FROM LEFT REAR WHEEL WELL AREA RUINING BODY LATCHING HOLDING SEAT IN PLACE. *TR

Jul 25, 2012 Power Train 64,116 mi

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE, I LOST ALL POWER TO THE DRIVE TRAIN. ENGINE CONTINUED TO RUN FINE, BUT WOULD NOT MOVE VEHICLE FORWARD OR REVERSE. HAD IT TOWED TO REPAIR SHOP AND WAS ADVISED THAT THE TRANSMISSION HAD FAILED DUE TO BEING FULL OF METAL SHAVINGS FROM THE TORQUE CONVERTER. HAD TO REPLACE COMPL...

Jul 25, 2012 Seats 145,000 mi

THIRD ROW SEAT NO LONGER LATCHES SECURELY, CAUSED BY CORROSION FROM LEFT REAR WHEEL WELL AREA RUINING BODY LATCHING HOLDING SEAT IN PLACE. *TR

Jul 25, 2012 Structure 145,000 mi

THIRD ROW SEAT NO LONGER LATCHES SECURELY, CAUSED BY CORROSION FROM LEFT REAR WHEEL WELL AREA RUINING BODY LATCHING HOLDING SEAT IN PLACE. *TR

Jul 25, 2012 Power Train 64,116 mi

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE, I LOST ALL POWER TO THE DRIVE TRAIN. ENGINE CONTINUED TO RUN FINE, BUT WOULD NOT MOVE VEHICLE FORWARD OR REVERSE. HAD IT TOWED TO REPAIR SHOP AND WAS ADVISED THAT THE TRANSMISSION HAD FAILED DUE TO BEING FULL OF METAL SHAVINGS FROM THE TORQUE CONVERTER. HAD TO REPLACE COMPL...

Jul 23, 2012 Seats 123,000 mi

WHEN ATTEMPTING TO REATTACH THE THIRD-ROW SEAT FROM THE FLAT POSITION, THE DRIVER'S SIDE LATCH ON THIRD-ROW SEAT POPPED OFF - THE PART WAS RUSTED AT THE ATTACHMENT POINT ON THE INTERIOR AND IT FELL ONTO THE GROUND THROUGH A HOLE ABOVE THE REAR LEFT TIRE. *TR

Jul 23, 2012 Power Train 198,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION OVERHEATED WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC, WHO STATED THAT THE TORQUE CONVERTER WAS NOT SUPPLYING FLUID TO THE TRANSMISSION. THE VEH...

Jul 23, 2012 Seats 123,000 mi

WHEN ATTEMPTING TO REATTACH THE THIRD-ROW SEAT FROM THE FLAT POSITION, THE DRIVER'S SIDE LATCH ON THIRD-ROW SEAT POPPED OFF - THE PART WAS RUSTED AT THE ATTACHMENT POINT ON THE INTERIOR AND IT FELL ONTO THE GROUND THROUGH A HOLE ABOVE THE REAR LEFT TIRE. *TR

Jul 23, 2012 Power Train 198,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION OVERHEATED WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC, WHO STATED THAT THE TORQUE CONVERTER WAS NOT SUPPLYING FLUID TO THE TRANSMISSION. THE VEH...

Jul 19, 2012 Power Train 94,000 mi

MARCH OF 2012 I RECEIVED A RECALL ON MY VAN. I CONTACTED FORD AND WAS TOLD THAT THE PARTS(TORQUE CONVERTER) WERE NOT AVAILABLE AND I WOULD RECEIVE A SECOND LETTER WHEN THEY DO. IT IS NOW NEAR THE END OF JULY AND AFTER SEVERAL PHONE CALLS TO FORD I AS OF YET HAVE NOT RECEIVED ANY INFORMATION ON GETTI...

Jul 19, 2012 Power Train 94,000 mi

MARCH OF 2012 I RECEIVED A RECALL ON MY VAN. I CONTACTED FORD AND WAS TOLD THAT THE PARTS(TORQUE CONVERTER) WERE NOT AVAILABLE AND I WOULD RECEIVE A SECOND LETTER WHEN THEY DO. IT IS NOW NEAR THE END OF JULY AND AFTER SEVERAL PHONE CALLS TO FORD I AS OF YET HAVE NOT RECEIVED ANY INFORMATION ON GETTI...

Jul 18, 2012 Power Train 125,000 mi

STARTED IN FEB 2012 WITH THE TORQUE CONVERTER - THEN THE PCM WHICH LEAD TO DIFFERENT ELECTRICAL ISSUES - FROM DASH LIGHTS STAYING ON RUNNING THE BATTERY DEAD - A FORD DEALER SAID THE PCM WAS GETTING WET BECAUSE OF A MANUFACTURING ISSUE OR DESIGN FLAW - THERE FIX FROM CORPORATE FORD WAS TO REDIREC...

Jul 18, 2012 Power Train 125,000 mi

STARTED IN FEB 2012 WITH THE TORQUE CONVERTER - THEN THE PCM WHICH LEAD TO DIFFERENT ELECTRICAL ISSUES - FROM DASH LIGHTS STAYING ON RUNNING THE BATTERY DEAD - A FORD DEALER SAID THE PCM WAS GETTING WET BECAUSE OF A MANUFACTURING ISSUE OR DESIGN FLAW - THERE FIX FROM CORPORATE FORD WAS TO REDIREC...

Jul 17, 2012 Engine 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE BUT IT CONTINUED TO STALL. THE FAILURE OCCURRED FOUR DIFFERENT TIMES AFTER RAINY WEATHER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEP...

Jul 17, 2012 Engine 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE BUT IT CONTINUED TO STALL. THE FAILURE OCCURRED FOUR DIFFERENT TIMES AFTER RAINY WEATHER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEP...

Jul 13, 2012 Power Train 179,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 65MPH, THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT WITH NO PROBLEM IN THE ENGINE AND THE VEHICLE COASTED TO A STOP ON THE HIGHWAY IN FRONT OF A RED LIGHT. THE CAR WOULD NOT GO FORWARD, IT WOULD NOT REVERSE, EVEN THOUGH THE LEVER FROM THE ENGINE TO THE TRANSMISSION MOVED BACK AND FORTH FINE. THE CAR ...

Jul 13, 2012 Power Train 81,000 mi

HAD POWERTRAIN SYMPTOMS RELATED TO FORD TSB 06-14-10, FOR ENGINE/TRANSMISSION DRIVEABLITY. HAD VEHICLE TOWED BECAUSE I HAD NO REVERSE & FORWARD ENGAGEMENT, AND HIGH IDLE IN NEUTRAL. FORD DEALER, FIXED TRANSAXLE PER SAFETY RECALL 11S25, AND TSB 06-14-10, FOR WATER ENTERING THE PCM. DEALER RETURNED O...

Jul 13, 2012 Engine 81,000 mi

HAD POWERTRAIN SYMPTOMS RELATED TO FORD TSB 06-14-10, FOR ENGINE/TRANSMISSION DRIVEABLITY. HAD VEHICLE TOWED BECAUSE I HAD NO REVERSE & FORWARD ENGAGEMENT, AND HIGH IDLE IN NEUTRAL. FORD DEALER, FIXED TRANSAXLE PER SAFETY RECALL 11S25, AND TSB 06-14-10, FOR WATER ENTERING THE PCM. DEALER RETURNED O...

Jul 13, 2012 Electrical System 81,000 mi

HAD POWERTRAIN SYMPTOMS RELATED TO FORD TSB 06-14-10, FOR ENGINE/TRANSMISSION DRIVEABLITY. HAD VEHICLE TOWED BECAUSE I HAD NO REVERSE & FORWARD ENGAGEMENT, AND HIGH IDLE IN NEUTRAL. FORD DEALER, FIXED TRANSAXLE PER SAFETY RECALL 11S25, AND TSB 06-14-10, FOR WATER ENTERING THE PCM. DEALER RETURNED O...

Jul 13, 2012 Power Train 179,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 65MPH, THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT WITH NO PROBLEM IN THE ENGINE AND THE VEHICLE COASTED TO A STOP ON THE HIGHWAY IN FRONT OF A RED LIGHT. THE CAR WOULD NOT GO FORWARD, IT WOULD NOT REVERSE, EVEN THOUGH THE LEVER FROM THE ENGINE TO THE TRANSMISSION MOVED BACK AND FORTH FINE. THE CAR ...

Jul 13, 2012 Power Train 81,000 mi

HAD POWERTRAIN SYMPTOMS RELATED TO FORD TSB 06-14-10, FOR ENGINE/TRANSMISSION DRIVEABLITY. HAD VEHICLE TOWED BECAUSE I HAD NO REVERSE & FORWARD ENGAGEMENT, AND HIGH IDLE IN NEUTRAL. FORD DEALER, FIXED TRANSAXLE PER SAFETY RECALL 11S25, AND TSB 06-14-10, FOR WATER ENTERING THE PCM. DEALER RETURNED O...

Jul 13, 2012 Engine 81,000 mi

HAD POWERTRAIN SYMPTOMS RELATED TO FORD TSB 06-14-10, FOR ENGINE/TRANSMISSION DRIVEABLITY. HAD VEHICLE TOWED BECAUSE I HAD NO REVERSE & FORWARD ENGAGEMENT, AND HIGH IDLE IN NEUTRAL. FORD DEALER, FIXED TRANSAXLE PER SAFETY RECALL 11S25, AND TSB 06-14-10, FOR WATER ENTERING THE PCM. DEALER RETURNED O...

Jul 13, 2012 Electrical System 81,000 mi

HAD POWERTRAIN SYMPTOMS RELATED TO FORD TSB 06-14-10, FOR ENGINE/TRANSMISSION DRIVEABLITY. HAD VEHICLE TOWED BECAUSE I HAD NO REVERSE & FORWARD ENGAGEMENT, AND HIGH IDLE IN NEUTRAL. FORD DEALER, FIXED TRANSAXLE PER SAFETY RECALL 11S25, AND TSB 06-14-10, FOR WATER ENTERING THE PCM. DEALER RETURNED O...

Jul 9, 2012 Power Train 60,000 mi

I WAS STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT. I THEN PROCEEDED TO CROSS THE INTERSECTION WHEN THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN AND MY VAN JUST STOPPED WITHOUT ANY WARNING. HAD IT TOWED AND WAS TOLD I NEEDED A NEW TRANSMISSION AND TORQUE CONVERTER. *TR

Jul 9, 2012 Steering 69,075 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT THAT WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE POWER STEERING FAILED. THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS NO WARNING PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. THE STEERING WHEEL STARTED SQUEALING WHENEVER THE CONTACT TRIED TO MAKE A TURN. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN INSPECTED OR REPAIRED. ...

Jul 9, 2012 Power Train 60,000 mi

I WAS STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT. I THEN PROCEEDED TO CROSS THE INTERSECTION WHEN THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN AND MY VAN JUST STOPPED WITHOUT ANY WARNING. HAD IT TOWED AND WAS TOLD I NEEDED A NEW TRANSMISSION AND TORQUE CONVERTER. *TR

Jul 9, 2012 Steering 69,075 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT THAT WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE POWER STEERING FAILED. THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS NO WARNING PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. THE STEERING WHEEL STARTED SQUEALING WHENEVER THE CONTACT TRIED TO MAKE A TURN. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN INSPECTED OR REPAIRED. ...

Jul 5, 2012 Structure 120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR WHEEL WELLS WERE COMPLETELY RUSTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO BE REPAIRED AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE DEALER WOULD NOT TOUCH THE VEHICLE TO AVOID THE LIABILITY. THE RUST HAD DAMAGED THE LUGS FOR THE SE...

Jul 5, 2012 Power Train

2004 FORD FREESTAR. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE PARTS FOR THE TORQUE CONVERTER OUTPUT SHAFT RECALL ARE NOT AVAILABLE. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED HE EXPERIENCED LOSS OF POWER WHILE DRIVING. *JB

Jul 5, 2012 Power Train

REQUEST UPDATE STATUS ON SAFETY RECALL NOTICE 11S25 NHTSA RECALL 12V-006, WORN SPINES IN TRANSMISSION TORQUE CONVERTER. I CONTACTED FORD CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP CENTER PER THEIR MARCH 2012 RECALL LETTER. I WANT TO TAKE MY 2004 FREESTAR TO A LOCAL SAN ANTONIO DEALER TO IMPLEMENT THIS RECALL BEFORE AN...

Jul 5, 2012 Structure 120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR WHEEL WELLS WERE COMPLETELY RUSTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO BE REPAIRED AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE DEALER WOULD NOT TOUCH THE VEHICLE TO AVOID THE LIABILITY. THE RUST HAD DAMAGED THE LUGS FOR THE SE...

Jul 5, 2012 Power Train

2004 FORD FREESTAR. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE PARTS FOR THE TORQUE CONVERTER OUTPUT SHAFT RECALL ARE NOT AVAILABLE. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED HE EXPERIENCED LOSS OF POWER WHILE DRIVING. *JB

Jul 5, 2012 Power Train

REQUEST UPDATE STATUS ON SAFETY RECALL NOTICE 11S25 NHTSA RECALL 12V-006, WORN SPINES IN TRANSMISSION TORQUE CONVERTER. I CONTACTED FORD CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP CENTER PER THEIR MARCH 2012 RECALL LETTER. I WANT TO TAKE MY 2004 FREESTAR TO A LOCAL SAN ANTONIO DEALER TO IMPLEMENT THIS RECALL BEFORE AN...

Jun 29, 2012 Electrical System 42,442 mi

UPON EXITING THE FREEWAY ONTO SECONDARY STREET THE VEHICLE STALLED OUT COMPLETELY. WE LOST ALL DRIVING FUNCTION, POWER STEERING ETC IN AN INSTANT. LUCKILY IT WAS LATER IN THE EVENING AND NOT MUCH TRAFFIC WAS BEHIND US AS THIS ROAD IS TYPICALLY VERY CONGESTED. WE WERE ABLE TO GLIDE INTO A TURN LANE A...

Jun 29, 2012 Engine 42,442 mi

UPON EXITING THE FREEWAY ONTO SECONDARY STREET THE VEHICLE STALLED OUT COMPLETELY. WE LOST ALL DRIVING FUNCTION, POWER STEERING ETC IN AN INSTANT. LUCKILY IT WAS LATER IN THE EVENING AND NOT MUCH TRAFFIC WAS BEHIND US AS THIS ROAD IS TYPICALLY VERY CONGESTED. WE WERE ABLE TO GLIDE INTO A TURN LANE A...

Jun 29, 2012 Power Train 33,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 12V006000 (POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER). AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS NEEDED TO COMPLETE THE RECALL REPAIR ...

Jun 29, 2012 Electrical System 42,442 mi

UPON EXITING THE FREEWAY ONTO SECONDARY STREET THE VEHICLE STALLED OUT COMPLETELY. WE LOST ALL DRIVING FUNCTION, POWER STEERING ETC IN AN INSTANT. LUCKILY IT WAS LATER IN THE EVENING AND NOT MUCH TRAFFIC WAS BEHIND US AS THIS ROAD IS TYPICALLY VERY CONGESTED. WE WERE ABLE TO GLIDE INTO A TURN LANE A...

Jun 29, 2012 Engine 42,442 mi

UPON EXITING THE FREEWAY ONTO SECONDARY STREET THE VEHICLE STALLED OUT COMPLETELY. WE LOST ALL DRIVING FUNCTION, POWER STEERING ETC IN AN INSTANT. LUCKILY IT WAS LATER IN THE EVENING AND NOT MUCH TRAFFIC WAS BEHIND US AS THIS ROAD IS TYPICALLY VERY CONGESTED. WE WERE ABLE TO GLIDE INTO A TURN LANE A...

Jun 29, 2012 Power Train 33,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 12V006000 (POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER). AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS NEEDED TO COMPLETE THE RECALL REPAIR ...

Jun 28, 2012 Power Train 95,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THERE WAS SEVERE HESITATION AND THEN IMMEDIATELY THE TRANSMISSION COMPLETELY LOSS POWER. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE TECHNICIAN REPLACED THE TORQUE CONVERTER UN...

Jun 28, 2012 Power Train 95,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THERE WAS SEVERE HESITATION AND THEN IMMEDIATELY THE TRANSMISSION COMPLETELY LOSS POWER. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE TECHNICIAN REPLACED THE TORQUE CONVERTER UN...

Jun 27, 2012 Seats 161,250 mi

WE WERE RETURNING HOME FROM WEEKEND TRIP WHEN I NOTICED RUBBING NOISE AND HOT RUBBER SMELL COMING FROM REAR OF VAN. TWO CHILDREN IN REAR SEAT SAID SEAT WAS VIBRATING BADLY. I AM A STATE CERTIFIED MASTER MECHANIC SO I PULLED OVER TO INVESTIGATE. I FOUND THAT BOTH REAR SEAT STRIKERS HAD RUSTED LOO...

Jun 27, 2012 Seats 161,250 mi

WE WERE RETURNING HOME FROM WEEKEND TRIP WHEN I NOTICED RUBBING NOISE AND HOT RUBBER SMELL COMING FROM REAR OF VAN. TWO CHILDREN IN REAR SEAT SAID SEAT WAS VIBRATING BADLY. I AM A STATE CERTIFIED MASTER MECHANIC SO I PULLED OVER TO INVESTIGATE. I FOUND THAT BOTH REAR SEAT STRIKERS HAD RUSTED LOO...

Jun 26, 2012 Seats 269,359 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS USED AS A TAXI AND A CUSTOMER COMPLAINED THAT THE REAR SEATS WERE LOOSE. THE CONTACT THEN NOTICED THAT THE REAR SEATS WERE OUT OF PLACE AND THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE WHEEL WELL WAS RUSTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A ...

Jun 26, 2012 Structure 269,359 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS USED AS A TAXI AND A CUSTOMER COMPLAINED THAT THE REAR SEATS WERE LOOSE. THE CONTACT THEN NOTICED THAT THE REAR SEATS WERE OUT OF PLACE AND THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE WHEEL WELL WAS RUSTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A ...

Jun 26, 2012 Seats 269,359 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS USED AS A TAXI AND A CUSTOMER COMPLAINED THAT THE REAR SEATS WERE LOOSE. THE CONTACT THEN NOTICED THAT THE REAR SEATS WERE OUT OF PLACE AND THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE WHEEL WELL WAS RUSTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A ...

Jun 26, 2012 Structure 269,359 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS USED AS A TAXI AND A CUSTOMER COMPLAINED THAT THE REAR SEATS WERE LOOSE. THE CONTACT THEN NOTICED THAT THE REAR SEATS WERE OUT OF PLACE AND THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE WHEEL WELL WAS RUSTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A ...

Jun 24, 2012 Seats 85,000 mi

3RD ROW SEAT WOULD NOT LATCH ON THE DRIVER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. UPON INSPECTION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE ANCHOR USED TO ATTACH THE SEAT HAS COMPLETELY RUSTED AND IS NO LONGER FUNCTIONING. THE RUST IS FROM THE TIRE WELL AND THE TIRE IS VISIBLE FROM INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE 3RD ROW SEAT IS NOW UN...

Jun 24, 2012 Structure 85,000 mi

3RD ROW SEAT WOULD NOT LATCH ON THE DRIVER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. UPON INSPECTION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE ANCHOR USED TO ATTACH THE SEAT HAS COMPLETELY RUSTED AND IS NO LONGER FUNCTIONING. THE RUST IS FROM THE TIRE WELL AND THE TIRE IS VISIBLE FROM INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE 3RD ROW SEAT IS NOW UN...

Jun 24, 2012 Seats 85,000 mi

3RD ROW SEAT WOULD NOT LATCH ON THE DRIVER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. UPON INSPECTION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE ANCHOR USED TO ATTACH THE SEAT HAS COMPLETELY RUSTED AND IS NO LONGER FUNCTIONING. THE RUST IS FROM THE TIRE WELL AND THE TIRE IS VISIBLE FROM INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE 3RD ROW SEAT IS NOW UN...

Jun 24, 2012 Structure 85,000 mi

3RD ROW SEAT WOULD NOT LATCH ON THE DRIVER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. UPON INSPECTION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE ANCHOR USED TO ATTACH THE SEAT HAS COMPLETELY RUSTED AND IS NO LONGER FUNCTIONING. THE RUST IS FROM THE TIRE WELL AND THE TIRE IS VISIBLE FROM INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE 3RD ROW SEAT IS NOW UN...

Jun 19, 2012 Power Train 79,056 mi

TRAVELING IN TOWN ON FATHERS DAY WITH 8 YR OLD SON AND 8 MONTH OLD DAUGHTER , LOST FORWARD POWER TRAVELING AT 30 MPH , ALMOST CAUSED ACCIDENT. FINALLY MADE IT TO SIDE OF ROAD, COULD NOT GET FORWARD/REVERSE POWER . HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED. *JS

Jun 19, 2012 Power Train

2004 FREESTAR. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO RECALL NOTICE 11S25/12V006000. RELATED TO TRANSMISSION TORQUE CONVERTER *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT MOVE FORWARD OR GO IN REVERSE. THE CONSUMER HAD THE NECESSARY PARTS REPLACED AT HER EXPENSE. THE CONSUMER IS SEEKING REIMBURSEMENT. *...

Jun 19, 2012 Power Train 79,056 mi

TRAVELING IN TOWN ON FATHERS DAY WITH 8 YR OLD SON AND 8 MONTH OLD DAUGHTER , LOST FORWARD POWER TRAVELING AT 30 MPH , ALMOST CAUSED ACCIDENT. FINALLY MADE IT TO SIDE OF ROAD, COULD NOT GET FORWARD/REVERSE POWER . HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED. *JS

Jun 19, 2012 Power Train

2004 FREESTAR. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO RECALL NOTICE 11S25/12V006000. RELATED TO TRANSMISSION TORQUE CONVERTER *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT MOVE FORWARD OR GO IN REVERSE. THE CONSUMER HAD THE NECESSARY PARTS REPLACED AT HER EXPENSE. THE CONSUMER IS SEEKING REIMBURSEMENT. *...

Jun 18, 2012 Power Train 125,000 mi

WE HAVE A 2004 FREESTAR IN OUR CORPORATE FLEET. IN MARCH 2012 WE HAD A MAJOR TRANSMISSION REPAIR. THIS WAS ONE MONTH BEFORE WE RECEIVED THE RECALL NOTICE. THE ISSUE WAS EXACTLY AS DESCRIBED IN THE RECALL NOTICE. CAN WE SUBMIT THE REPAIR FOR ANY REIMBURSEMENT FROM FORD? *TR

Jun 18, 2012 Power Train 145,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY FORD FREESTAR ON A HIGHWAY AT 65MPH. ALL OF A SUDDEN IT LOST POWER AND MADE AN ODD NOISE. DROVE AS BEST I COULD TO AN EXIT. STOPPED AND IT WOULD NOT GO FORWARD OR BACKWARD. LUCKILY THERE WAS NO ACCIDENT AS I LOST POWER. TOWED TO LOCAL FORD DEALER. THEY REPLACED TORQUE CONVERTER, BUT...

Jun 18, 2012 Power Train 125,000 mi

WE HAVE A 2004 FREESTAR IN OUR CORPORATE FLEET. IN MARCH 2012 WE HAD A MAJOR TRANSMISSION REPAIR. THIS WAS ONE MONTH BEFORE WE RECEIVED THE RECALL NOTICE. THE ISSUE WAS EXACTLY AS DESCRIBED IN THE RECALL NOTICE. CAN WE SUBMIT THE REPAIR FOR ANY REIMBURSEMENT FROM FORD? *TR

Jun 18, 2012 Power Train 145,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY FORD FREESTAR ON A HIGHWAY AT 65MPH. ALL OF A SUDDEN IT LOST POWER AND MADE AN ODD NOISE. DROVE AS BEST I COULD TO AN EXIT. STOPPED AND IT WOULD NOT GO FORWARD OR BACKWARD. LUCKILY THERE WAS NO ACCIDENT AS I LOST POWER. TOWED TO LOCAL FORD DEALER. THEY REPLACED TORQUE CONVERTER, BUT...

Jun 15, 2012 Electrical System 78,000 mi

I LEFT WORK, GOT 3 PARKING SPOTS AWAY, LOST STEERING, BRAKES AND GAS. ENGINE WAS STILL RUNNING. TRANSAXLE LIGHT CAME ON, SHUT OFF VAN, TRIED AGAIN AND IT DROVE MAYBE A FEW FEET AND IT WAS AS IF IT WAS IN NEUTRAL. ENGINE LIGHT, BATTERY LIGHT AND OIL LIGHT CAME ON. SHUT IT DOWN TRIED AGAIN, DROVE ABOU...

Jun 15, 2012 Engine 78,000 mi

I LEFT WORK, GOT 3 PARKING SPOTS AWAY, LOST STEERING, BRAKES AND GAS. ENGINE WAS STILL RUNNING. TRANSAXLE LIGHT CAME ON, SHUT OFF VAN, TRIED AGAIN AND IT DROVE MAYBE A FEW FEET AND IT WAS AS IF IT WAS IN NEUTRAL. ENGINE LIGHT, BATTERY LIGHT AND OIL LIGHT CAME ON. SHUT IT DOWN TRIED AGAIN, DROVE ABOU...

Jun 15, 2012 Power Train 78,000 mi

I LEFT WORK, GOT 3 PARKING SPOTS AWAY, LOST STEERING, BRAKES AND GAS. ENGINE WAS STILL RUNNING. TRANSAXLE LIGHT CAME ON, SHUT OFF VAN, TRIED AGAIN AND IT DROVE MAYBE A FEW FEET AND IT WAS AS IF IT WAS IN NEUTRAL. ENGINE LIGHT, BATTERY LIGHT AND OIL LIGHT CAME ON. SHUT IT DOWN TRIED AGAIN, DROVE ABOU...

Jun 15, 2012 Electrical System 78,000 mi

I LEFT WORK, GOT 3 PARKING SPOTS AWAY, LOST STEERING, BRAKES AND GAS. ENGINE WAS STILL RUNNING. TRANSAXLE LIGHT CAME ON, SHUT OFF VAN, TRIED AGAIN AND IT DROVE MAYBE A FEW FEET AND IT WAS AS IF IT WAS IN NEUTRAL. ENGINE LIGHT, BATTERY LIGHT AND OIL LIGHT CAME ON. SHUT IT DOWN TRIED AGAIN, DROVE ABOU...

Jun 15, 2012 Engine 78,000 mi

I LEFT WORK, GOT 3 PARKING SPOTS AWAY, LOST STEERING, BRAKES AND GAS. ENGINE WAS STILL RUNNING. TRANSAXLE LIGHT CAME ON, SHUT OFF VAN, TRIED AGAIN AND IT DROVE MAYBE A FEW FEET AND IT WAS AS IF IT WAS IN NEUTRAL. ENGINE LIGHT, BATTERY LIGHT AND OIL LIGHT CAME ON. SHUT IT DOWN TRIED AGAIN, DROVE ABOU...

Jun 15, 2012 Power Train 78,000 mi

I LEFT WORK, GOT 3 PARKING SPOTS AWAY, LOST STEERING, BRAKES AND GAS. ENGINE WAS STILL RUNNING. TRANSAXLE LIGHT CAME ON, SHUT OFF VAN, TRIED AGAIN AND IT DROVE MAYBE A FEW FEET AND IT WAS AS IF IT WAS IN NEUTRAL. ENGINE LIGHT, BATTERY LIGHT AND OIL LIGHT CAME ON. SHUT IT DOWN TRIED AGAIN, DROVE ABOU...

Jun 11, 2012 Power Train 36,000 mi

DRIVING AND BATTERY LIGHT, ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT ALL ILLUMINATED. NO ISSUES WITH BRAKING. REPLACED PCM IN NOV 2011 FOR SIMILAR ISSUE. CAR AT DEALER FOR A WEEK SO FAR AND INDICATE NEEDS AN ALTERNATOR (MAYBE) AND PCM. MULTIPLE PCM ISSUES REPORTED ON THIS MAKE AND MODEL. TSBS, ETC. WHEN IS ACTION G...

Jun 11, 2012 Electrical System 36,000 mi

DRIVING AND BATTERY LIGHT, ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT ALL ILLUMINATED. NO ISSUES WITH BRAKING. REPLACED PCM IN NOV 2011 FOR SIMILAR ISSUE. CAR AT DEALER FOR A WEEK SO FAR AND INDICATE NEEDS AN ALTERNATOR (MAYBE) AND PCM. MULTIPLE PCM ISSUES REPORTED ON THIS MAKE AND MODEL. TSBS, ETC. WHEN IS ACTION G...

Jun 11, 2012 Power Train 36,000 mi

DRIVING AND BATTERY LIGHT, ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT ALL ILLUMINATED. NO ISSUES WITH BRAKING. REPLACED PCM IN NOV 2011 FOR SIMILAR ISSUE. CAR AT DEALER FOR A WEEK SO FAR AND INDICATE NEEDS AN ALTERNATOR (MAYBE) AND PCM. MULTIPLE PCM ISSUES REPORTED ON THIS MAKE AND MODEL. TSBS, ETC. WHEN IS ACTION G...

Jun 11, 2012 Electrical System 36,000 mi

DRIVING AND BATTERY LIGHT, ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT ALL ILLUMINATED. NO ISSUES WITH BRAKING. REPLACED PCM IN NOV 2011 FOR SIMILAR ISSUE. CAR AT DEALER FOR A WEEK SO FAR AND INDICATE NEEDS AN ALTERNATOR (MAYBE) AND PCM. MULTIPLE PCM ISSUES REPORTED ON THIS MAKE AND MODEL. TSBS, ETC. WHEN IS ACTION G...

Jun 7, 2012 Power Train 117,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 12V006000 (POWER TRAIN: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: TORQUE CONVERTER). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RECALL EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR REPAIR AND CAUSED FUMES TO RELEASE FROM THE TORQUE CONVERTER. THE CON...

Jun 7, 2012 Power Train 117,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 12V006000 (POWER TRAIN: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: TORQUE CONVERTER). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RECALL EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR REPAIR AND CAUSED FUMES TO RELEASE FROM THE TORQUE CONVERTER. THE CON...

Jun 5, 2012 Power Train 85,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 12V006000 (POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER) AND AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WAS CONTACTED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE NECESSARY PARTS WERE NOT YET AVAILABLE. ...

Jun 5, 2012 Power Train 85,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 12V006000 (POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER) AND AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WAS CONTACTED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE NECESSARY PARTS WERE NOT YET AVAILABLE. ...

May 31, 2012 Power Train 30,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, SHE FELT THE TRANSMISSION SLIP WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THEY DID NOT HAVE THE NECESSARY PARTS TO PERFORM SERVICE ON THE VEHICLE....

May 31, 2012 Power Train 30,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, SHE FELT THE TRANSMISSION SLIP WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THEY DID NOT HAVE THE NECESSARY PARTS TO PERFORM SERVICE ON THE VEHICLE....

May 25, 2012 Power Train 104,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE FROM A COMPLETE STOP, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL INCREASE IN ENGINE RPMS AND THE CONTACT CONTINUOUSLY PUMPED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT COULD FEEL...

May 25, 2012 Power Train 90,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION BEGAN TO JERK AND SUDDENLY THE ENGINE STALLED WITH AN ILLUMINATION OF THE ENTIRE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO COAST THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED...

May 25, 2012 Power Train 104,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE FROM A COMPLETE STOP, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL INCREASE IN ENGINE RPMS AND THE CONTACT CONTINUOUSLY PUMPED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT COULD FEEL...

May 25, 2012 Power Train 90,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION BEGAN TO JERK AND SUDDENLY THE ENGINE STALLED WITH AN ILLUMINATION OF THE ENTIRE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO COAST THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED...

May 20, 2012 Seats 71,065 mi

WHILE TURNING A CORNER WE HEARD A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE LEFT REAR TIRE. AFTER GETTING HOME WE PULLED THE LEFT REAR TIRE OFF TO INSPECT THE BRAKES, WHICH WERE FINE. WE DID NOTICE THAT THE WHEEL WELL WAS RUSTING OUT AROUND THE THIRD ROW SEAT LATCH. THE LATCH WAS LOOSE AND UPON FURTHER INSPECTIO...

May 20, 2012 Structure 71,065 mi

WHILE TURNING A CORNER WE HEARD A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE LEFT REAR TIRE. AFTER GETTING HOME WE PULLED THE LEFT REAR TIRE OFF TO INSPECT THE BRAKES, WHICH WERE FINE. WE DID NOTICE THAT THE WHEEL WELL WAS RUSTING OUT AROUND THE THIRD ROW SEAT LATCH. THE LATCH WAS LOOSE AND UPON FURTHER INSPECTIO...

May 20, 2012 Seats 71,065 mi

WHILE TURNING A CORNER WE HEARD A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE LEFT REAR TIRE. AFTER GETTING HOME WE PULLED THE LEFT REAR TIRE OFF TO INSPECT THE BRAKES, WHICH WERE FINE. WE DID NOTICE THAT THE WHEEL WELL WAS RUSTING OUT AROUND THE THIRD ROW SEAT LATCH. THE LATCH WAS LOOSE AND UPON FURTHER INSPECTIO...

May 20, 2012 Structure 71,065 mi

WHILE TURNING A CORNER WE HEARD A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE LEFT REAR TIRE. AFTER GETTING HOME WE PULLED THE LEFT REAR TIRE OFF TO INSPECT THE BRAKES, WHICH WERE FINE. WE DID NOTICE THAT THE WHEEL WELL WAS RUSTING OUT AROUND THE THIRD ROW SEAT LATCH. THE LATCH WAS LOOSE AND UPON FURTHER INSPECTIO...

May 17, 2012 Power Train

2004 FORD FREESTAR. CONSUMER REQUEST REIMBURSEMENT FOR VEHICLE TRANSMISSION REPAIR *TGW CONSUMER SENT ADDITIONAL CORRESPONDENCE *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED HE RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE REGARDING A DEFECTIVE TRANSMISSION IN MARCH 2012. THREE YEARS AFTER THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. RECALL# 12V006000. *JB U...

May 17, 2012 Power Train

2004 FORD FREESTAR. CONSUMER REQUEST REIMBURSEMENT FOR VEHICLE TRANSMISSION REPAIR *TGW CONSUMER SENT ADDITIONAL CORRESPONDENCE *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED HE RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE REGARDING A DEFECTIVE TRANSMISSION IN MARCH 2012. THREE YEARS AFTER THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. RECALL# 12V006000. *JB U...

May 16, 2012 Power Train

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE STOPPED ACCELERATING AND WOULD NOT SHIFT GEARS. THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ALSO ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND THE DEALER STATED THAT THE W...

May 16, 2012 Structure 91,000 mi

3RD ROW BENCH SEAT, DRIVERS SIDE U TYPE BOLT BRACKET( THE INSIDE PIECE THAT THE REAR SEAT LOCKS INTO)...COMPETELY RUSTED THROUGH AND PARTIALY FELL ONTO THE TIRE AND BRAKE ASSEMBLY. THE PASSENGERS SIDE IN ALSO CRACKED AND BRITTLE. THE VAN STILL RUNS FINE BUT WE CANNOT USE THE 3RD ROW SEAT. OUR C...

May 16, 2012 Power Train

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE STOPPED ACCELERATING AND WOULD NOT SHIFT GEARS. THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ALSO ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND THE DEALER STATED THAT THE W...

May 16, 2012 Structure 91,000 mi

3RD ROW BENCH SEAT, DRIVERS SIDE U TYPE BOLT BRACKET( THE INSIDE PIECE THAT THE REAR SEAT LOCKS INTO)...COMPETELY RUSTED THROUGH AND PARTIALY FELL ONTO THE TIRE AND BRAKE ASSEMBLY. THE PASSENGERS SIDE IN ALSO CRACKED AND BRITTLE. THE VAN STILL RUNS FINE BUT WE CANNOT USE THE 3RD ROW SEAT. OUR C...

May 15, 2012 Power Train 123,000 mi

THE VAN WOULD START AND DIE - WHEN IT DID STAY RUNNING YOU COULD PUT IT IN DRIVE OR REVERSE AND IT WOULDN'T MOVE - TOOK IT TO SANDERS FORD IN JACKSONVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA. - THEIR INSPECTION FOUND WATER IN THE PCM CONNECTOR - THEY CLEANED THE PCM CONNECTOR AND APPLIED DIELECTRIC GREASE - THE SERVICE...

May 15, 2012 Power Train 123,000 mi

THE VAN WOULD START AND DIE - WHEN IT DID STAY RUNNING YOU COULD PUT IT IN DRIVE OR REVERSE AND IT WOULDN'T MOVE - TOOK IT TO SANDERS FORD IN JACKSONVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA. - THEIR INSPECTION FOUND WATER IN THE PCM CONNECTOR - THEY CLEANED THE PCM CONNECTOR AND APPLIED DIELECTRIC GREASE - THE SERVICE...

May 14, 2012 Power Train 64,000 mi

WATER SEEMS TO FIND ITS WAY INTO THE TRANSMISSION . WHEN THIS OCCURS IT DESTROYS THE TRANSMISSION. *JS

May 14, 2012 Power Train 64,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO STATED THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP AND THE TRANSMISSION WAS REBUILT...

May 14, 2012 Power Train 106,966 mi

VEHICLE JUST STOPPED MOVING. ENGINE RUNNING BUT NO ENGAGEMENT. NO DRIVE OR REVERSE. STEERING AND BRAKES NOT AFFECTED. EEC TEST NO CODES. REPLACED TRANSMISSION. *JS

May 14, 2012 Power Train 64,000 mi

WATER SEEMS TO FIND ITS WAY INTO THE TRANSMISSION . WHEN THIS OCCURS IT DESTROYS THE TRANSMISSION. *JS

May 14, 2012 Power Train 64,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO STATED THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP AND THE TRANSMISSION WAS REBUILT...

May 14, 2012 Power Train 106,966 mi

VEHICLE JUST STOPPED MOVING. ENGINE RUNNING BUT NO ENGAGEMENT. NO DRIVE OR REVERSE. STEERING AND BRAKES NOT AFFECTED. EEC TEST NO CODES. REPLACED TRANSMISSION. *JS

May 11, 2012 Power Train

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TORQUE CONVERTER FAILED AND THE VEHICLE COULD NOT BE MOVED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 12V006000 (POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER) AND HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER FO...

May 11, 2012 Power Train

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TORQUE CONVERTER FAILED AND THE VEHICLE COULD NOT BE MOVED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 12V006000 (POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER) AND HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER FO...

May 9, 2012 Structure 96,400 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR DRIVER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE WAS RUSTED. THE REAR DRIVER SIDE WHEEL WELL WAS RUSTED AND REACHED THE FUEL FILLER PIPE. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE REAR DRIVER SIDE SEAT WAS ALSO RUSTED AND WOULD NOT LOCK IN PLACE. THE VEH...

May 9, 2012 Structure 96,400 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR DRIVER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE WAS RUSTED. THE REAR DRIVER SIDE WHEEL WELL WAS RUSTED AND REACHED THE FUEL FILLER PIPE. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE REAR DRIVER SIDE SEAT WAS ALSO RUSTED AND WOULD NOT LOCK IN PLACE. THE VEH...

May 8, 2012 Power Train 130,980 mi

WAS DRIVING KIDS TO BASKETBALL AND BEFORE GETTING OUT OF APARTMENT COMPLEX (THANK GOODNESS NOT ON HIGHWAY!) THE CAR STOPPED MOVING. FORTUNATELY I WAS ABLE TO MANEUVER IT TO A PARKING AREA. IT WOULD NOT GO FORWARD OR BACKWARD BUT THE ENGINE WAS STILL RUNNING. HAD IT TOWED TO AFFORD DEALERSHIP WITH MY...

May 8, 2012 Power Train 130,980 mi

WAS DRIVING KIDS TO BASKETBALL AND BEFORE GETTING OUT OF APARTMENT COMPLEX (THANK GOODNESS NOT ON HIGHWAY!) THE CAR STOPPED MOVING. FORTUNATELY I WAS ABLE TO MANEUVER IT TO A PARKING AREA. IT WOULD NOT GO FORWARD OR BACKWARD BUT THE ENGINE WAS STILL RUNNING. HAD IT TOWED TO AFFORD DEALERSHIP WITH MY...

May 7, 2012 Power Train 25,000 mi

POWER CONTROL MODUAL (PCM) GETS WET DUE TO POOR DESIGN AND TRANSMISSION FAILS TO WORK. *TR

May 7, 2012 Electrical System 25,000 mi

POWER CONTROL MODUAL (PCM) GETS WET DUE TO POOR DESIGN AND TRANSMISSION FAILS TO WORK. *TR

May 7, 2012 Power Train 25,000 mi

POWER CONTROL MODUAL (PCM) GETS WET DUE TO POOR DESIGN AND TRANSMISSION FAILS TO WORK. *TR

May 7, 2012 Electrical System 25,000 mi

POWER CONTROL MODUAL (PCM) GETS WET DUE TO POOR DESIGN AND TRANSMISSION FAILS TO WORK. *TR

May 5, 2012 Power Train 72 mi

RE: RECALL 11S25 A TRANSMISSION FAILURE JUST HAPPENED TO MY WIFE TODAY ON THE LONG ISLAND EXPRESSWAY AT EXIT 43 AREA. SHE WAS PASSING A CAR IN THE PASSING LANE DOING 60 AND SUDDENLY LOST POWER, SHE WAS LUCKY SHE WAS ABLE TO GET OVER THE 3 REQUIRED LANES TO SAFETY. I HAD RECEIVED A LETTER A FEW M...

May 5, 2012 Power Train 72 mi

RE: RECALL 11S25 A TRANSMISSION FAILURE JUST HAPPENED TO MY WIFE TODAY ON THE LONG ISLAND EXPRESSWAY AT EXIT 43 AREA. SHE WAS PASSING A CAR IN THE PASSING LANE DOING 60 AND SUDDENLY LOST POWER, SHE WAS LUCKY SHE WAS ABLE TO GET OVER THE 3 REQUIRED LANES TO SAFETY. I HAD RECEIVED A LETTER A FEW M...

May 2, 2012 Power Train 52,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PERFORMING AS NORMAL UNTIL THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICE UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 12V006000 (POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER). AFTER THE REPAIRS, THE VEHICLE HAD BECOME RESISTANT TO ACCELERATION A...

May 2, 2012 Power Train 52,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PERFORMING AS NORMAL UNTIL THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICE UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 12V006000 (POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER). AFTER THE REPAIRS, THE VEHICLE HAD BECOME RESISTANT TO ACCELERATION A...

May 1, 2012 Power Train 160,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 65 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS MERGED ON TO THE SHOULDER AND THEN TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE TORQUE CONVERTER NEEDED REPLACING. IN...

May 1, 2012 Power Train 160,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 65 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS MERGED ON TO THE SHOULDER AND THEN TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE TORQUE CONVERTER NEEDED REPLACING. IN...

Apr 29, 2012 Power Train 130,000 mi

THE POWER TRAIN SHIFT TO LOST OF POWER AND NOT WANTING TO MOVE IN FORWARD. *TR

Apr 29, 2012 Power Train 130,000 mi

THE POWER TRAIN SHIFT TO LOST OF POWER AND NOT WANTING TO MOVE IN FORWARD. *TR

Apr 27, 2012 Power Train 165,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD SPORADICALLY BECOME RESISTANT TO ACCELERATION. THE FAILURE WAS EXPERIENCED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE DEALER REPLACED THE TRANSMISSION FLUID BUT THE FAILURE WAS NOT CORRECTED. THE...

Apr 27, 2012 Electrical System 115,000 mi

ABS WARNING LIGHT COMES ON AND THEN SOMETIMES IT GOES OUT. IS ABS SYSTEM NOT WORKING PROPERLY OR ELECTRICAL? *TR

Apr 27, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 115,000 mi

ABS WARNING LIGHT COMES ON AND THEN SOMETIMES IT GOES OUT. IS ABS SYSTEM NOT WORKING PROPERLY OR ELECTRICAL? *TR

Apr 27, 2012 Power Train 165,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD SPORADICALLY BECOME RESISTANT TO ACCELERATION. THE FAILURE WAS EXPERIENCED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE DEALER REPLACED THE TRANSMISSION FLUID BUT THE FAILURE WAS NOT CORRECTED. THE...

Apr 27, 2012 Electrical System 115,000 mi

ABS WARNING LIGHT COMES ON AND THEN SOMETIMES IT GOES OUT. IS ABS SYSTEM NOT WORKING PROPERLY OR ELECTRICAL? *TR

Apr 27, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 115,000 mi

ABS WARNING LIGHT COMES ON AND THEN SOMETIMES IT GOES OUT. IS ABS SYSTEM NOT WORKING PROPERLY OR ELECTRICAL? *TR

Apr 25, 2012 Power Train 120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE TRAVELING 25 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NO LONGER ACCELRATE, BUT IT DID NOT STALL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE TORQUE CONVERTER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAI...

Apr 25, 2012 Power Train 120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE TRAVELING 25 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NO LONGER ACCELRATE, BUT IT DID NOT STALL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE TORQUE CONVERTER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAI...

Apr 24, 2012 Power Train

2004 FORD FREESTAR. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO SAFETY RECALL NOTICE 11S25/NHTSA RECALL 12V-006 RELATED TO TRANSMISSION TORQUE CONVERTER *TGW THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE RECALL. *JB

Apr 24, 2012 Power Train

2004 FORD FREESTAR. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO SAFETY RECALL NOTICE 11S25/NHTSA RECALL 12V-006 RELATED TO TRANSMISSION TORQUE CONVERTER *TGW THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE RECALL. *JB

Apr 23, 2012 Power Train 98,278 mi

WITHOUT ANY WARNING TRANSMISSION FAILS. I TAKE IT TO A FORD DEALER ,OF COURSE IT IS NOT UNDER THE RECALL. SO I HAD TO REPLACE TRANSMISSION OUT OF POCKET TO A COST OF $3327. *TR

Apr 23, 2012 Power Train 98,278 mi

WITHOUT ANY WARNING TRANSMISSION FAILS. I TAKE IT TO A FORD DEALER ,OF COURSE IT IS NOT UNDER THE RECALL. SO I HAD TO REPLACE TRANSMISSION OUT OF POCKET TO A COST OF $3327. *TR

Apr 17, 2012 Power Train

APPROPRIATE HANDLING- LETTER RE 11S25- NHTSA RECALL 12V006000 REIMBURSEMENT FOR HER 2004 FORD FREESTAR. *KB THE TORQUE CONVERTER WAS REPLACED TWICE. ALSO, THE INNER AND OUTER TIE ROD ENDS WERE WORN AND LOOSE, AND THE CV AXLE WAS LOOSE. *JB

Apr 17, 2012 Power Train

APPROPRIATE HANDLING- LETTER RE 11S25- NHTSA RECALL 12V006000 REIMBURSEMENT FOR HER 2004 FORD FREESTAR. *KB THE TORQUE CONVERTER WAS REPLACED TWICE. ALSO, THE INNER AND OUTER TIE ROD ENDS WERE WORN AND LOOSE, AND THE CV AXLE WAS LOOSE. *JB

Apr 17, 2012 Steering

APPROPRIATE HANDLING- LETTER RE 11S25- NHTSA RECALL 12V006000 REIMBURSEMENT FOR HER 2004 FORD FREESTAR. *KB THE TORQUE CONVERTER WAS REPLACED TWICE. ALSO, THE INNER AND OUTER TIE ROD ENDS WERE WORN AND LOOSE, AND THE CV AXLE WAS LOOSE. *JB

Apr 17, 2012 Power Train

2004 FORD FREESTAR. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO SAFETY RECALL NOTICE 12V-006000 *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE IS AT A SALVAGE YARD, AS HE NO LONGER OWNS IT. THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. AFTER THE PCM WAS REPLACED, THE TRANSMISSION FAILED AGAIN. *JB

Apr 17, 2012 Seats 92,865 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS BEING EXAMINED BY AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP WHEN THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THIRD ROW SEATING WAS DETACHED FROM THE FLOOR MOUNTS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND OF...

Apr 17, 2012 Power Train

APPROPRIATE HANDLING- LETTER RE 11S25- NHTSA RECALL 12V006000 REIMBURSEMENT FOR HER 2004 FORD FREESTAR. *KB THE TORQUE CONVERTER WAS REPLACED TWICE. ALSO, THE INNER AND OUTER TIE ROD ENDS WERE WORN AND LOOSE, AND THE CV AXLE WAS LOOSE. *JB

Apr 17, 2012 Power Train

APPROPRIATE HANDLING- LETTER RE 11S25- NHTSA RECALL 12V006000 REIMBURSEMENT FOR HER 2004 FORD FREESTAR. *KB THE TORQUE CONVERTER WAS REPLACED TWICE. ALSO, THE INNER AND OUTER TIE ROD ENDS WERE WORN AND LOOSE, AND THE CV AXLE WAS LOOSE. *JB

Apr 17, 2012 Steering

APPROPRIATE HANDLING- LETTER RE 11S25- NHTSA RECALL 12V006000 REIMBURSEMENT FOR HER 2004 FORD FREESTAR. *KB THE TORQUE CONVERTER WAS REPLACED TWICE. ALSO, THE INNER AND OUTER TIE ROD ENDS WERE WORN AND LOOSE, AND THE CV AXLE WAS LOOSE. *JB

Apr 17, 2012 Power Train

2004 FORD FREESTAR. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO SAFETY RECALL NOTICE 12V-006000 *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE IS AT A SALVAGE YARD, AS HE NO LONGER OWNS IT. THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. AFTER THE PCM WAS REPLACED, THE TRANSMISSION FAILED AGAIN. *JB

Apr 17, 2012 Seats 92,865 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS BEING EXAMINED BY AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP WHEN THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THIRD ROW SEATING WAS DETACHED FROM THE FLOOR MOUNTS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND OF...

Apr 13, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 77,566 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 35-60 MPH, THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED BUT THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS ABNORMALLY DEPRESSED INTO THE FLOORBOARD. THE TRACTION CONTROL WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED AT THE TIME OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN A...

Apr 13, 2012 Power Train 149,565 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2004 FORD FREESTAR. AS THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING, THE VEHICLE DECELERATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT HAD RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 12V006000 (POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION) AND CALLED THE LOCAL DEALER TO SECURE AN APPOINTMENT. THE DEALER ADVISED THE...

Apr 13, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 77,566 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 35-60 MPH, THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED BUT THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS ABNORMALLY DEPRESSED INTO THE FLOORBOARD. THE TRACTION CONTROL WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED AT THE TIME OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN A...

Apr 13, 2012 Power Train 149,565 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2004 FORD FREESTAR. AS THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING, THE VEHICLE DECELERATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT HAD RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 12V006000 (POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION) AND CALLED THE LOCAL DEALER TO SECURE AN APPOINTMENT. THE DEALER ADVISED THE...

Apr 12, 2012 Power Train 87,133 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY 2004 FORD FREESTAR 4.2 LITRE ,AT SPEED OF 60MPH ON HIGHWAY SUDDENLY VEHICLE STALLED , AND I HAD TO ACT FAST AND COASTED VEHICLE 2 LANES OVER TO HUG SHOULDER OF HIGHWAY. PUT VEHICLE IN PARK TURN IGNITION OFF TURN THE KEY OVER VEHICLE STARTS FINE I DRIVE BACK ON THE HIGHWAY VEHICL...

Apr 12, 2012 Seats 89,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FLOOR MOUNTS FOR THE REAR SEATING RUSTED AND RENDERED THE REAR SEATING INOPERABLE. THE DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 89,000.

Apr 12, 2012 Power Train 87,133 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY 2004 FORD FREESTAR 4.2 LITRE ,AT SPEED OF 60MPH ON HIGHWAY SUDDENLY VEHICLE STALLED , AND I HAD TO ACT FAST AND COASTED VEHICLE 2 LANES OVER TO HUG SHOULDER OF HIGHWAY. PUT VEHICLE IN PARK TURN IGNITION OFF TURN THE KEY OVER VEHICLE STARTS FINE I DRIVE BACK ON THE HIGHWAY VEHICL...

Apr 12, 2012 Seats 89,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FLOOR MOUNTS FOR THE REAR SEATING RUSTED AND RENDERED THE REAR SEATING INOPERABLE. THE DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 89,000.

Apr 11, 2012 Power Train 75,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED SEVERAL TIMES BUT THE FAILURE WOULD RECUR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 12V006000 (POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION), BUT WAS AD...

Apr 11, 2012 Power Train 75,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED SEVERAL TIMES BUT THE FAILURE WOULD RECUR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 12V006000 (POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION), BUT WAS AD...

Apr 5, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 90,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE STOPPED ACCELERATING. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO SAFELY COAST TO A STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS PUSHED HOME BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE CONTACT EXAMINED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE ENGINE SEIZED...

Apr 5, 2012 Power Train 90,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE STOPPED ACCELERATING. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO SAFELY COAST TO A STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS PUSHED HOME BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE CONTACT EXAMINED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE ENGINE SEIZED...

Apr 5, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 90,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE STOPPED ACCELERATING. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO SAFELY COAST TO A STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS PUSHED HOME BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE CONTACT EXAMINED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE ENGINE SEIZED...

Apr 5, 2012 Power Train 90,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE STOPPED ACCELERATING. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO SAFELY COAST TO A STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS PUSHED HOME BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE CONTACT EXAMINED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE ENGINE SEIZED...

Apr 4, 2012 Power Train 180,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON I20 THE VAN LOST POWER, WHILE TRYING TO PULL OVER IT PICK BACK UP AND CONTINUED. AFTER CHANGING FUEL FILTER AND PUMP IT IS STILL DOING THE SAME THING. ON GOING UP HILL OR PASSING OTHER VEHICLES IT WILL STILL LOSE POWER. TOO SCARED TO DRIVE IT. *TR

Apr 4, 2012 Power Train 180,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON I20 THE VAN LOST POWER, WHILE TRYING TO PULL OVER IT PICK BACK UP AND CONTINUED. AFTER CHANGING FUEL FILTER AND PUMP IT IS STILL DOING THE SAME THING. ON GOING UP HILL OR PASSING OTHER VEHICLES IT WILL STILL LOSE POWER. TOO SCARED TO DRIVE IT. *TR

Apr 3, 2012 Electrical System 97,000 mi

PCM WET AND ENGINE WILL DIE WHEN UNDER LOAD. TURN ON POWER OPTION WILL CAUSE THE ENGINE TO DIE. *TR

Apr 3, 2012 Structure 97,000 mi

PCM WET AND ENGINE WILL DIE WHEN UNDER LOAD. TURN ON POWER OPTION WILL CAUSE THE ENGINE TO DIE. *TR

Apr 3, 2012 Electrical System 92,241 mi

WATER KEEPS GETTING INTO THE PCM. COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS VEHICLE. VAN WILL STALL OUT, NOT HAVE POWER IN DRIVE OR REVERSE, AND ANYTHING ELECTRICAL ACTS UP. *TR

Apr 3, 2012 Structure 92,241 mi

WATER KEEPS GETTING INTO THE PCM. COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS VEHICLE. VAN WILL STALL OUT, NOT HAVE POWER IN DRIVE OR REVERSE, AND ANYTHING ELECTRICAL ACTS UP. *TR

Apr 3, 2012 Electrical System 97,000 mi

PCM WET AND ENGINE WILL DIE WHEN UNDER LOAD. TURN ON POWER OPTION WILL CAUSE THE ENGINE TO DIE. *TR

Apr 3, 2012 Structure 97,000 mi

PCM WET AND ENGINE WILL DIE WHEN UNDER LOAD. TURN ON POWER OPTION WILL CAUSE THE ENGINE TO DIE. *TR

Apr 3, 2012 Electrical System 92,241 mi

WATER KEEPS GETTING INTO THE PCM. COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS VEHICLE. VAN WILL STALL OUT, NOT HAVE POWER IN DRIVE OR REVERSE, AND ANYTHING ELECTRICAL ACTS UP. *TR

Apr 3, 2012 Structure 92,241 mi

WATER KEEPS GETTING INTO THE PCM. COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS VEHICLE. VAN WILL STALL OUT, NOT HAVE POWER IN DRIVE OR REVERSE, AND ANYTHING ELECTRICAL ACTS UP. *TR

Apr 2, 2012 Suspension Crash 87,308 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE TRAVELING 30 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE FRONT SUSPENSION AND AXLE HAD SUDDENLY SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO CRASH INTO A PARKED VEHICLE. NO ONE WAS INJURED DURING THE CRASH. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED FOR T...

Apr 2, 2012 Seats

OPEN INVESTIGATION PE11039. THE THIRD ROW FRONT SEAT ANCHOR IS SECURED TO THE REAR WHEEL WELL. ON THE DRIVER SIDE, THE AREA OF THE WHEEL WELL WHERE THE SEAT ANCHOR IS LOCATED COMPLETELY RUSTED OUT OF OUR VAN AND DETACHED, LEAVING A GAPING HOLE IN THE WHEEL WELL. ON THE PASSENGER SIDE, RUST IS APP...

Apr 2, 2012 Suspension Crash 87,308 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE TRAVELING 30 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE FRONT SUSPENSION AND AXLE HAD SUDDENLY SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO CRASH INTO A PARKED VEHICLE. NO ONE WAS INJURED DURING THE CRASH. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED FOR T...

Apr 2, 2012 Seats

OPEN INVESTIGATION PE11039. THE THIRD ROW FRONT SEAT ANCHOR IS SECURED TO THE REAR WHEEL WELL. ON THE DRIVER SIDE, THE AREA OF THE WHEEL WELL WHERE THE SEAT ANCHOR IS LOCATED COMPLETELY RUSTED OUT OF OUR VAN AND DETACHED, LEAVING A GAPING HOLE IN THE WHEEL WELL. ON THE PASSENGER SIDE, RUST IS APP...

Apr 1, 2012 Electrical System 88,584 mi

ISSUES NOTICED WITH ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS WITHIN A YEAR OF PURCHASING BRAND NEW VEHICLE. DEALERSHIPS NEVER FOUND ANYTHING WRONG. WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD, VEHICLE WOULD LOSE POWER. RADIO WOULD GO OUT, ALL LIGHTS ON DASHBOARD WOULD GO OUT ETC. THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN THEY'D ALL COME BACK ON AS IF NOTHIN...

Apr 1, 2012 Power Train 88,584 mi

ISSUES NOTICED WITH ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS WITHIN A YEAR OF PURCHASING BRAND NEW VEHICLE. DEALERSHIPS NEVER FOUND ANYTHING WRONG. WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD, VEHICLE WOULD LOSE POWER. RADIO WOULD GO OUT, ALL LIGHTS ON DASHBOARD WOULD GO OUT ETC. THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN THEY'D ALL COME BACK ON AS IF NOTHIN...

Apr 1, 2012 Wheels 88,584 mi

ISSUES NOTICED WITH ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS WITHIN A YEAR OF PURCHASING BRAND NEW VEHICLE. DEALERSHIPS NEVER FOUND ANYTHING WRONG. WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD, VEHICLE WOULD LOSE POWER. RADIO WOULD GO OUT, ALL LIGHTS ON DASHBOARD WOULD GO OUT ETC. THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN THEY'D ALL COME BACK ON AS IF NOTHIN...

Apr 1, 2012 Power Train 99,500 mi

TRANSMISSION POWER FAILURE- SINCE IT WILL NOT SHIFT. I CONTACTED FORD-WAS TOLD TO TAKE IT TO DEALER FOR RECALL REPAIR.. THEY SAID CONVERTER REPLACEMENT. BUT NO PARTS- DON'T KNOW WHEN? BRING 4-1-12 AND LEAVE IT. I ASKED ,WHAT WILL YOU DO? I SAID WAS RUNNING FINE TILL THIS- WHAT IF CONVERTER DOESN'T F...

Apr 1, 2012 Electrical System 88,584 mi

ISSUES NOTICED WITH ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS WITHIN A YEAR OF PURCHASING BRAND NEW VEHICLE. DEALERSHIPS NEVER FOUND ANYTHING WRONG. WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD, VEHICLE WOULD LOSE POWER. RADIO WOULD GO OUT, ALL LIGHTS ON DASHBOARD WOULD GO OUT ETC. THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN THEY'D ALL COME BACK ON AS IF NOTHIN...

Apr 1, 2012 Power Train 88,584 mi

ISSUES NOTICED WITH ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS WITHIN A YEAR OF PURCHASING BRAND NEW VEHICLE. DEALERSHIPS NEVER FOUND ANYTHING WRONG. WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD, VEHICLE WOULD LOSE POWER. RADIO WOULD GO OUT, ALL LIGHTS ON DASHBOARD WOULD GO OUT ETC. THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN THEY'D ALL COME BACK ON AS IF NOTHIN...

Apr 1, 2012 Wheels 88,584 mi

ISSUES NOTICED WITH ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS WITHIN A YEAR OF PURCHASING BRAND NEW VEHICLE. DEALERSHIPS NEVER FOUND ANYTHING WRONG. WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD, VEHICLE WOULD LOSE POWER. RADIO WOULD GO OUT, ALL LIGHTS ON DASHBOARD WOULD GO OUT ETC. THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN THEY'D ALL COME BACK ON AS IF NOTHIN...

Apr 1, 2012 Power Train 99,500 mi

TRANSMISSION POWER FAILURE- SINCE IT WILL NOT SHIFT. I CONTACTED FORD-WAS TOLD TO TAKE IT TO DEALER FOR RECALL REPAIR.. THEY SAID CONVERTER REPLACEMENT. BUT NO PARTS- DON'T KNOW WHEN? BRING 4-1-12 AND LEAVE IT. I ASKED ,WHAT WILL YOU DO? I SAID WAS RUNNING FINE TILL THIS- WHAT IF CONVERTER DOESN'T F...

Mar 31, 2012 Power Train 96,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING UP A VERY STEEP HILL MY POWER TRAIN/ TOURQE CONVERTER LET GO. I KNOW THIS BECAUSE I HAD IT TOWED TO MY LOCAL FORD DEALER AND IT HAD TO BE REPLACED. AT THIS TIME THERE WAS NOT A RECALL. NOW ITS 2012 AND THERE IS A RECALL NOTICE. I PAID OVER $1500.00 TO REPAIR AND REPLACE. I THINK THAT T...

Mar 31, 2012 Power Train 96,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING UP A VERY STEEP HILL MY POWER TRAIN/ TOURQE CONVERTER LET GO. I KNOW THIS BECAUSE I HAD IT TOWED TO MY LOCAL FORD DEALER AND IT HAD TO BE REPLACED. AT THIS TIME THERE WAS NOT A RECALL. NOW ITS 2012 AND THERE IS A RECALL NOTICE. I PAID OVER $1500.00 TO REPAIR AND REPLACE. I THINK THAT T...

Mar 26, 2012 Power Train

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE STOPPED ACCELERATING. THE CONTACT SAFELY COASTED TO A STOP WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TORQUE CONVERTER WAS REPLACED BY THE MECHANIC HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED ELEV...

Mar 26, 2012 Power Train

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE STOPPED ACCELERATING. THE CONTACT SAFELY COASTED TO A STOP WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TORQUE CONVERTER WAS REPLACED BY THE MECHANIC HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED ELEV...

Mar 25, 2012 Structure 75,600 mi

REAR 3RD ROW SEAT LATCH IS COMPLETELY RUSTED THROUGH MAKING THE REAR SEAT COMPLETELY UNSAFE AND UNUSABLE. COULD CAUSE SERIOUS INJURIES IN A ACCIDENT IF RUST GOES UNDETECTED, VEHICLE IS KEPT IN GARAGES AND WELL MAINTAINED. *TR UPDATED 05/31/12*LJ

Mar 25, 2012 Seats 75,600 mi

REAR 3RD ROW SEAT LATCH IS COMPLETELY RUSTED THROUGH MAKING THE REAR SEAT COMPLETELY UNSAFE AND UNUSABLE. COULD CAUSE SERIOUS INJURIES IN A ACCIDENT IF RUST GOES UNDETECTED, VEHICLE IS KEPT IN GARAGES AND WELL MAINTAINED. *TR UPDATED 05/31/12*LJ

Mar 25, 2012 Power Train 74,000 mi

1) WE NOW HAVE TRANSMISSION FAILURE. THE COST TO REPAIR EQUALS MOST OF THE VEHICLE'S VALUE. 2) DRIVER-SIDE PASSENGER DOOR CLOSES AND OPENS AGAIN CONTINUALLY. WE GET OUT AND DO THAT MANUALLY. 3) WITH FOOT OFF ACCELERATOR, GOING DOWN HILLS, THE FREESTAR TRANSMISSION HAS "CHUGGED" FOR A COUPLE ...

Mar 25, 2012 Structure 74,000 mi

1) WE NOW HAVE TRANSMISSION FAILURE. THE COST TO REPAIR EQUALS MOST OF THE VEHICLE'S VALUE. 2) DRIVER-SIDE PASSENGER DOOR CLOSES AND OPENS AGAIN CONTINUALLY. WE GET OUT AND DO THAT MANUALLY. 3) WITH FOOT OFF ACCELERATOR, GOING DOWN HILLS, THE FREESTAR TRANSMISSION HAS "CHUGGED" FOR A COUPLE ...

Mar 25, 2012 Structure 75,600 mi

REAR 3RD ROW SEAT LATCH IS COMPLETELY RUSTED THROUGH MAKING THE REAR SEAT COMPLETELY UNSAFE AND UNUSABLE. COULD CAUSE SERIOUS INJURIES IN A ACCIDENT IF RUST GOES UNDETECTED, VEHICLE IS KEPT IN GARAGES AND WELL MAINTAINED. *TR UPDATED 05/31/12*LJ

Mar 25, 2012 Seats 75,600 mi

REAR 3RD ROW SEAT LATCH IS COMPLETELY RUSTED THROUGH MAKING THE REAR SEAT COMPLETELY UNSAFE AND UNUSABLE. COULD CAUSE SERIOUS INJURIES IN A ACCIDENT IF RUST GOES UNDETECTED, VEHICLE IS KEPT IN GARAGES AND WELL MAINTAINED. *TR UPDATED 05/31/12*LJ

Mar 25, 2012 Power Train 74,000 mi

1) WE NOW HAVE TRANSMISSION FAILURE. THE COST TO REPAIR EQUALS MOST OF THE VEHICLE'S VALUE. 2) DRIVER-SIDE PASSENGER DOOR CLOSES AND OPENS AGAIN CONTINUALLY. WE GET OUT AND DO THAT MANUALLY. 3) WITH FOOT OFF ACCELERATOR, GOING DOWN HILLS, THE FREESTAR TRANSMISSION HAS "CHUGGED" FOR A COUPLE ...

Mar 25, 2012 Structure 74,000 mi

1) WE NOW HAVE TRANSMISSION FAILURE. THE COST TO REPAIR EQUALS MOST OF THE VEHICLE'S VALUE. 2) DRIVER-SIDE PASSENGER DOOR CLOSES AND OPENS AGAIN CONTINUALLY. WE GET OUT AND DO THAT MANUALLY. 3) WITH FOOT OFF ACCELERATOR, GOING DOWN HILLS, THE FREESTAR TRANSMISSION HAS "CHUGGED" FOR A COUPLE ...

Mar 23, 2012 Power Train 178,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 12V006000 (POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER). ONCE THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE TRANSMISSION WARNING LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE SPORADICALLY. THE DEALER AND ...

Mar 23, 2012 Power Train 178,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 12V006000 (POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER). ONCE THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE TRANSMISSION WARNING LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE SPORADICALLY. THE DEALER AND ...

Mar 19, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 150,500 mi

DRIVING NORTH ON MINNESOTA HIGHWAY 169 AT 65MPH AND NOTICE SMOKE COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. I IMMEDIATELY PULLED OVER ONTO THE SHOULDER AND WITHIN THREE MINUTES THERE WERE FLAMES COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AS WELL AS SMOKE. THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH MY VEHICLE AND IT WAS RUNNIN...

Mar 19, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 150,500 mi

DRIVING NORTH ON MINNESOTA HIGHWAY 169 AT 65MPH AND NOTICE SMOKE COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. I IMMEDIATELY PULLED OVER ONTO THE SHOULDER AND WITHIN THREE MINUTES THERE WERE FLAMES COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AS WELL AS SMOKE. THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH MY VEHICLE AND IT WAS RUNNIN...

Mar 15, 2012 Electrical System 135,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE, SHE WOULD OCCASIONALLY BECOME LOCKED INSIDE THE VEHICLE OR LOCKED OUT OF THE VEHICLE BY THE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM. THE VEHICLE WOULD ALSO SPORADICALLY FAIL TO START. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE T...

Mar 15, 2012 Electrical System 135,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE, SHE WOULD OCCASIONALLY BECOME LOCKED INSIDE THE VEHICLE OR LOCKED OUT OF THE VEHICLE BY THE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM. THE VEHICLE WOULD ALSO SPORADICALLY FAIL TO START. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE T...

Mar 14, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 82,000 mi

THE VEHICLE WILL BEGIN TO ACT LIKE IT IS GOING TO STALL AT HIGH SPEEDS OR GOING UP HILL. WE NOTICE IT MORE WHEN WE ACCELERATE REALLY FAST LIKE AN ON RAMP TO THE HIGHWAY, BUT IT ALSO HAPPENS WHEN IT NEEDS THE EXTRA POWER GOING UP HILL. I HAVE TAKEN IT IN AND I WAS TOLD IT WAS WATER GETTING INTO THE...

Mar 14, 2012 Power Train 82,000 mi

THE VEHICLE WILL BEGIN TO ACT LIKE IT IS GOING TO STALL AT HIGH SPEEDS OR GOING UP HILL. WE NOTICE IT MORE WHEN WE ACCELERATE REALLY FAST LIKE AN ON RAMP TO THE HIGHWAY, BUT IT ALSO HAPPENS WHEN IT NEEDS THE EXTRA POWER GOING UP HILL. I HAVE TAKEN IT IN AND I WAS TOLD IT WAS WATER GETTING INTO THE...

Mar 14, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 82,000 mi

THE VEHICLE WILL BEGIN TO ACT LIKE IT IS GOING TO STALL AT HIGH SPEEDS OR GOING UP HILL. WE NOTICE IT MORE WHEN WE ACCELERATE REALLY FAST LIKE AN ON RAMP TO THE HIGHWAY, BUT IT ALSO HAPPENS WHEN IT NEEDS THE EXTRA POWER GOING UP HILL. I HAVE TAKEN IT IN AND I WAS TOLD IT WAS WATER GETTING INTO THE...

Mar 14, 2012 Power Train 82,000 mi

THE VEHICLE WILL BEGIN TO ACT LIKE IT IS GOING TO STALL AT HIGH SPEEDS OR GOING UP HILL. WE NOTICE IT MORE WHEN WE ACCELERATE REALLY FAST LIKE AN ON RAMP TO THE HIGHWAY, BUT IT ALSO HAPPENS WHEN IT NEEDS THE EXTRA POWER GOING UP HILL. I HAVE TAKEN IT IN AND I WAS TOLD IT WAS WATER GETTING INTO THE...

Mar 10, 2012 Steering 96,000 mi

TRYING TO PASS SOMEONE ON THE EXPRESSWAY AND IT STARTED TO STALL. EVEN SINCE THEN VAN HAS BEEN HAVING A STALLING TYPE OF ISSUE. JUST IS PAST SUNDAY SUDDENLY STOP IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC AND HAD TO WAIT A WHILE TO GET THE VAN TO MOVE. AS TO THE RETURN HOME [XXX] ALMOST CRASHED THRU THE GARAGE BECAUS...

Mar 10, 2012 Steering 96,000 mi

TRYING TO PASS SOMEONE ON THE EXPRESSWAY AND IT STARTED TO STALL. EVEN SINCE THEN VAN HAS BEEN HAVING A STALLING TYPE OF ISSUE. JUST IS PAST SUNDAY SUDDENLY STOP IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC AND HAD TO WAIT A WHILE TO GET THE VAN TO MOVE. AS TO THE RETURN HOME [XXX] ALMOST CRASHED THRU THE GARAGE BECAUS...

Mar 7, 2012 Seats 97,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE THIRD ROW REAR SEAT WOULD NOT LATCH IN PLACE. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND DISCOVERED THAT THE SEAT ANCHOR IN THE THIRD ROW SEAT WAS CORRODED AND BORE A HOLE INTO THE SEAT ANCHOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ...

Mar 7, 2012 Electrical System 84,560 mi

WHILE ON THE HIGHWAY, AT ABOUT 35 MPH, MY 2004 FORD FREESTAR DIED. I WAS ABLE TO COAST INTO A SIDE STREET WITHOUT POWER. AFTER ABOUT 10 MINUTES, I WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE, BUT IT RAN ROUGHLY FOR SEVERAL MINUTES AND THEN BEHAVED NORMALLY UNTIL TWO DAYS LATER WHEN THE TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT ...

Mar 7, 2012 Power Train 84,560 mi

WHILE ON THE HIGHWAY, AT ABOUT 35 MPH, MY 2004 FORD FREESTAR DIED. I WAS ABLE TO COAST INTO A SIDE STREET WITHOUT POWER. AFTER ABOUT 10 MINUTES, I WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE, BUT IT RAN ROUGHLY FOR SEVERAL MINUTES AND THEN BEHAVED NORMALLY UNTIL TWO DAYS LATER WHEN THE TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT ...

Mar 7, 2012 Seats 97,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE THIRD ROW REAR SEAT WOULD NOT LATCH IN PLACE. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND DISCOVERED THAT THE SEAT ANCHOR IN THE THIRD ROW SEAT WAS CORRODED AND BORE A HOLE INTO THE SEAT ANCHOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ...

Mar 7, 2012 Electrical System 84,560 mi

WHILE ON THE HIGHWAY, AT ABOUT 35 MPH, MY 2004 FORD FREESTAR DIED. I WAS ABLE TO COAST INTO A SIDE STREET WITHOUT POWER. AFTER ABOUT 10 MINUTES, I WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE, BUT IT RAN ROUGHLY FOR SEVERAL MINUTES AND THEN BEHAVED NORMALLY UNTIL TWO DAYS LATER WHEN THE TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT ...

Mar 7, 2012 Power Train 84,560 mi

WHILE ON THE HIGHWAY, AT ABOUT 35 MPH, MY 2004 FORD FREESTAR DIED. I WAS ABLE TO COAST INTO A SIDE STREET WITHOUT POWER. AFTER ABOUT 10 MINUTES, I WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE, BUT IT RAN ROUGHLY FOR SEVERAL MINUTES AND THEN BEHAVED NORMALLY UNTIL TWO DAYS LATER WHEN THE TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT ...

Mar 6, 2012 Structure 115,000 mi

LEFT REAR SEAT NO LONGER LATCHES MAKING IT UNSAFE. THE SEAT NO LONGER LATCHES BECAUSE LATCH THAT WAS FASTENED TO THE LEFT REAR WHEEL WELL HAS RUSTED COMPLETELY OFF THE WHEEL WELL. *TR

Mar 6, 2012 Seats 115,000 mi

LEFT REAR SEAT NO LONGER LATCHES MAKING IT UNSAFE. THE SEAT NO LONGER LATCHES BECAUSE LATCH THAT WAS FASTENED TO THE LEFT REAR WHEEL WELL HAS RUSTED COMPLETELY OFF THE WHEEL WELL. *TR

Mar 6, 2012 Structure 115,000 mi

LEFT REAR SEAT NO LONGER LATCHES MAKING IT UNSAFE. THE SEAT NO LONGER LATCHES BECAUSE LATCH THAT WAS FASTENED TO THE LEFT REAR WHEEL WELL HAS RUSTED COMPLETELY OFF THE WHEEL WELL. *TR

Mar 6, 2012 Seats 115,000 mi

LEFT REAR SEAT NO LONGER LATCHES MAKING IT UNSAFE. THE SEAT NO LONGER LATCHES BECAUSE LATCH THAT WAS FASTENED TO THE LEFT REAR WHEEL WELL HAS RUSTED COMPLETELY OFF THE WHEEL WELL. *TR

Mar 5, 2012 Structure 128,641 mi

NOTICED INSIDE CARPET WAS WET ON THE REAR LEFT SIDE, REMOVED THE INSIDE REAR WHEEL PANEL AND FOUND THE THIRD ROW SEAT LATCH HAD COMPLETELY RUSTED THROUGH TO THE OUTSIDE OF THE CAR ALLOWING WATER TO ENTER THE CAB SPACE AND NOW THE THIRD ROW SEAT IS UNSAFE DUE TO THE SEAT NOT BEING ABLE TO LATCH. *TR

Mar 5, 2012 Seats 128,641 mi

NOTICED INSIDE CARPET WAS WET ON THE REAR LEFT SIDE, REMOVED THE INSIDE REAR WHEEL PANEL AND FOUND THE THIRD ROW SEAT LATCH HAD COMPLETELY RUSTED THROUGH TO THE OUTSIDE OF THE CAR ALLOWING WATER TO ENTER THE CAB SPACE AND NOW THE THIRD ROW SEAT IS UNSAFE DUE TO THE SEAT NOT BEING ABLE TO LATCH. *TR

Mar 5, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 86,000 mi

LAST THURSDAY AROUND 3:00PM I WAS DRIVING 55 MPH IN THE HIGHWAY WHEN SUDDENLY I HEARD A STRANGE WHINNING NOISE EVERY TIME I TRIED TO ACCELERATE THE CAR. AFTER A FEW SECONDS, I REALIZED THAT THE CAR WAS SLOWING DOWN IN THE MIDDLE OF THE HIGHWAY SO I IMMEDIATELY DROVE ALL THE WAY TO THE EMERGENCY LAN...

Mar 5, 2012 Structure 128,641 mi

NOTICED INSIDE CARPET WAS WET ON THE REAR LEFT SIDE, REMOVED THE INSIDE REAR WHEEL PANEL AND FOUND THE THIRD ROW SEAT LATCH HAD COMPLETELY RUSTED THROUGH TO THE OUTSIDE OF THE CAR ALLOWING WATER TO ENTER THE CAB SPACE AND NOW THE THIRD ROW SEAT IS UNSAFE DUE TO THE SEAT NOT BEING ABLE TO LATCH. *TR

Mar 5, 2012 Seats 128,641 mi

NOTICED INSIDE CARPET WAS WET ON THE REAR LEFT SIDE, REMOVED THE INSIDE REAR WHEEL PANEL AND FOUND THE THIRD ROW SEAT LATCH HAD COMPLETELY RUSTED THROUGH TO THE OUTSIDE OF THE CAR ALLOWING WATER TO ENTER THE CAB SPACE AND NOW THE THIRD ROW SEAT IS UNSAFE DUE TO THE SEAT NOT BEING ABLE TO LATCH. *TR

Mar 5, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 86,000 mi

LAST THURSDAY AROUND 3:00PM I WAS DRIVING 55 MPH IN THE HIGHWAY WHEN SUDDENLY I HEARD A STRANGE WHINNING NOISE EVERY TIME I TRIED TO ACCELERATE THE CAR. AFTER A FEW SECONDS, I REALIZED THAT THE CAR WAS SLOWING DOWN IN THE MIDDLE OF THE HIGHWAY SO I IMMEDIATELY DROVE ALL THE WAY TO THE EMERGENCY LAN...

Feb 23, 2012 Electrical System 47,278 mi

2004 FORD FREESTAR. CONSUMER STATES VEHICLES DRIVES ROUGH, STATING VEHICLE ACCELERATES AND DECELERATES ON ITS OWN *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WOULD SLOW DOWN AND THEN SPEED UP WITH RAPID JERKING. THE CONSUMER HAD THE EGR REPLACED AT A COST OF $289.97. ALSO, THE AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR, ...

Feb 23, 2012 Electrical System 47,278 mi

2004 FORD FREESTAR. CONSUMER STATES VEHICLES DRIVES ROUGH, STATING VEHICLE ACCELERATES AND DECELERATES ON ITS OWN *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WOULD SLOW DOWN AND THEN SPEED UP WITH RAPID JERKING. THE CONSUMER HAD THE EGR REPLACED AT A COST OF $289.97. ALSO, THE AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR, ...

Feb 23, 2012 Equipment 47,278 mi

2004 FORD FREESTAR. CONSUMER STATES VEHICLES DRIVES ROUGH, STATING VEHICLE ACCELERATES AND DECELERATES ON ITS OWN *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WOULD SLOW DOWN AND THEN SPEED UP WITH RAPID JERKING. THE CONSUMER HAD THE EGR REPLACED AT A COST OF $289.97. ALSO, THE AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR, ...

Feb 23, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 47,278 mi

2004 FORD FREESTAR. CONSUMER STATES VEHICLES DRIVES ROUGH, STATING VEHICLE ACCELERATES AND DECELERATES ON ITS OWN *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WOULD SLOW DOWN AND THEN SPEED UP WITH RAPID JERKING. THE CONSUMER HAD THE EGR REPLACED AT A COST OF $289.97. ALSO, THE AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR, ...

Feb 23, 2012 Electrical System 47,278 mi

2004 FORD FREESTAR. CONSUMER STATES VEHICLES DRIVES ROUGH, STATING VEHICLE ACCELERATES AND DECELERATES ON ITS OWN *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WOULD SLOW DOWN AND THEN SPEED UP WITH RAPID JERKING. THE CONSUMER HAD THE EGR REPLACED AT A COST OF $289.97. ALSO, THE AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR, ...

Feb 23, 2012 Electrical System 47,278 mi

2004 FORD FREESTAR. CONSUMER STATES VEHICLES DRIVES ROUGH, STATING VEHICLE ACCELERATES AND DECELERATES ON ITS OWN *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WOULD SLOW DOWN AND THEN SPEED UP WITH RAPID JERKING. THE CONSUMER HAD THE EGR REPLACED AT A COST OF $289.97. ALSO, THE AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR, ...

Feb 23, 2012 Equipment 47,278 mi

2004 FORD FREESTAR. CONSUMER STATES VEHICLES DRIVES ROUGH, STATING VEHICLE ACCELERATES AND DECELERATES ON ITS OWN *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WOULD SLOW DOWN AND THEN SPEED UP WITH RAPID JERKING. THE CONSUMER HAD THE EGR REPLACED AT A COST OF $289.97. ALSO, THE AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR, ...

Feb 23, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 47,278 mi

2004 FORD FREESTAR. CONSUMER STATES VEHICLES DRIVES ROUGH, STATING VEHICLE ACCELERATES AND DECELERATES ON ITS OWN *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WOULD SLOW DOWN AND THEN SPEED UP WITH RAPID JERKING. THE CONSUMER HAD THE EGR REPLACED AT A COST OF $289.97. ALSO, THE AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR, ...

Feb 20, 2012 Electrical System 120,000 mi

WE BOUGHT OUR 2004 FREESTAR NEW. WIFE NOW IS UNABLE TO DRIVE IT DUE TO SAFETY CONCERNS. IT STALLS, MISSES, AND BUCKS WHILE DRIVING. IT IS MUCH WORSE AFTER RAIN. WE HAVE TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP AND THEY WANT TO DO A TUNE-UP. TOOK TO LOCAL MECHANIC AND HE SAYS THAT THERE IS WATER IN PCM. HAVE LOCAT...

Feb 20, 2012 Electrical System 120,000 mi

WE BOUGHT OUR 2004 FREESTAR NEW. WIFE NOW IS UNABLE TO DRIVE IT DUE TO SAFETY CONCERNS. IT STALLS, MISSES, AND BUCKS WHILE DRIVING. IT IS MUCH WORSE AFTER RAIN. WE HAVE TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP AND THEY WANT TO DO A TUNE-UP. TOOK TO LOCAL MECHANIC AND HE SAYS THAT THERE IS WATER IN PCM. HAVE LOCAT...

Feb 15, 2012 Power Train 56,655 mi

DROVE VEHICLE TO STORE, WENT IN TO DO SHOPPING CAME OUT TO LEAVE VEHICLE WOULD START BUT WOULDN'T ACCELERATE. TWO DAYS BEFORE INCIDENT IT HAD BEEN RAINING IN GRAND JUNCTION COLORADO. HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO FORD AND WAS TOLD TODAY THAT THE PMC IS FULL OF WATER! IT'S GOING TO COST ME OVER 1500.00 TO FIX...

Feb 15, 2012 Electrical System 56,655 mi

DROVE VEHICLE TO STORE, WENT IN TO DO SHOPPING CAME OUT TO LEAVE VEHICLE WOULD START BUT WOULDN'T ACCELERATE. TWO DAYS BEFORE INCIDENT IT HAD BEEN RAINING IN GRAND JUNCTION COLORADO. HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO FORD AND WAS TOLD TODAY THAT THE PMC IS FULL OF WATER! IT'S GOING TO COST ME OVER 1500.00 TO FIX...

Feb 15, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 56,655 mi

DROVE VEHICLE TO STORE, WENT IN TO DO SHOPPING CAME OUT TO LEAVE VEHICLE WOULD START BUT WOULDN'T ACCELERATE. TWO DAYS BEFORE INCIDENT IT HAD BEEN RAINING IN GRAND JUNCTION COLORADO. HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO FORD AND WAS TOLD TODAY THAT THE PMC IS FULL OF WATER! IT'S GOING TO COST ME OVER 1500.00 TO FIX...

Feb 15, 2012 Power Train 56,655 mi

DROVE VEHICLE TO STORE, WENT IN TO DO SHOPPING CAME OUT TO LEAVE VEHICLE WOULD START BUT WOULDN'T ACCELERATE. TWO DAYS BEFORE INCIDENT IT HAD BEEN RAINING IN GRAND JUNCTION COLORADO. HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO FORD AND WAS TOLD TODAY THAT THE PMC IS FULL OF WATER! IT'S GOING TO COST ME OVER 1500.00 TO FIX...

Feb 15, 2012 Electrical System 56,655 mi

DROVE VEHICLE TO STORE, WENT IN TO DO SHOPPING CAME OUT TO LEAVE VEHICLE WOULD START BUT WOULDN'T ACCELERATE. TWO DAYS BEFORE INCIDENT IT HAD BEEN RAINING IN GRAND JUNCTION COLORADO. HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO FORD AND WAS TOLD TODAY THAT THE PMC IS FULL OF WATER! IT'S GOING TO COST ME OVER 1500.00 TO FIX...

Feb 15, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 56,655 mi

DROVE VEHICLE TO STORE, WENT IN TO DO SHOPPING CAME OUT TO LEAVE VEHICLE WOULD START BUT WOULDN'T ACCELERATE. TWO DAYS BEFORE INCIDENT IT HAD BEEN RAINING IN GRAND JUNCTION COLORADO. HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO FORD AND WAS TOLD TODAY THAT THE PMC IS FULL OF WATER! IT'S GOING TO COST ME OVER 1500.00 TO FIX...

Feb 12, 2012 Power Train 111,006 mi

I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE IN 2009. HAD IT IN THE SHOP 3 TIMES IN THE FIRST YEAR FOR SUSPECTED TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS WHILE UNDER DEALER WARRANTY. EACH TIME I WAS TOLD THERE WAS NO ISSUE AND THE TRANNY WAS STRONG. HAVE HAD ISSUES SINCE THE BEGINNING. DURING A RECENT TRIP TO THE GROCERY STORE THE TRANSM...

Feb 12, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 111,006 mi

I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE IN 2009. HAD IT IN THE SHOP 3 TIMES IN THE FIRST YEAR FOR SUSPECTED TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS WHILE UNDER DEALER WARRANTY. EACH TIME I WAS TOLD THERE WAS NO ISSUE AND THE TRANNY WAS STRONG. HAVE HAD ISSUES SINCE THE BEGINNING. DURING A RECENT TRIP TO THE GROCERY STORE THE TRANSM...

Feb 12, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 111,006 mi

I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE IN 2009. HAD IT IN THE SHOP 3 TIMES IN THE FIRST YEAR FOR SUSPECTED TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS WHILE UNDER DEALER WARRANTY. EACH TIME I WAS TOLD THERE WAS NO ISSUE AND THE TRANNY WAS STRONG. HAVE HAD ISSUES SINCE THE BEGINNING. DURING A RECENT TRIP TO THE GROCERY STORE THE TRANSM...

Feb 12, 2012 Power Train 111,006 mi

I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE IN 2009. HAD IT IN THE SHOP 3 TIMES IN THE FIRST YEAR FOR SUSPECTED TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS WHILE UNDER DEALER WARRANTY. EACH TIME I WAS TOLD THERE WAS NO ISSUE AND THE TRANNY WAS STRONG. HAVE HAD ISSUES SINCE THE BEGINNING. DURING A RECENT TRIP TO THE GROCERY STORE THE TRANSM...

Feb 12, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 111,006 mi

I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE IN 2009. HAD IT IN THE SHOP 3 TIMES IN THE FIRST YEAR FOR SUSPECTED TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS WHILE UNDER DEALER WARRANTY. EACH TIME I WAS TOLD THERE WAS NO ISSUE AND THE TRANNY WAS STRONG. HAVE HAD ISSUES SINCE THE BEGINNING. DURING A RECENT TRIP TO THE GROCERY STORE THE TRANSM...

Feb 12, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 111,006 mi

I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE IN 2009. HAD IT IN THE SHOP 3 TIMES IN THE FIRST YEAR FOR SUSPECTED TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS WHILE UNDER DEALER WARRANTY. EACH TIME I WAS TOLD THERE WAS NO ISSUE AND THE TRANNY WAS STRONG. HAVE HAD ISSUES SINCE THE BEGINNING. DURING A RECENT TRIP TO THE GROCERY STORE THE TRANSM...

Feb 9, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 81,401 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ABS LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE WHILE BRAKING, BUT THE LIGHT CONSTANTLY ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC AND THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE ABS SENSOR FAILED. THE MANU...

Feb 9, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 81,401 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ABS LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE WHILE BRAKING, BUT THE LIGHT CONSTANTLY ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC AND THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE ABS SENSOR FAILED. THE MANU...

Feb 3, 2012 Structure 72,200 mi

WHEN MAKING A RIGHT TURN WITH A FULL LOAD (MY WIFE, 2 KIDS, MY PARENTS AND I) A VIBRATION OCCURRED IN THE LEFT REAR WHEEL WELL. I COULDN'T FIND THE PROBLEM MYSELF SO I TOOK THE VAN TO THE FORD DEALER THE NEXT DAY AND THEY DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS RUSTING IN THE LEFT REAR WHEEL WELL WHICH CAUSED FRI...

Feb 3, 2012 Structure 72,200 mi

WHEN MAKING A RIGHT TURN WITH A FULL LOAD (MY WIFE, 2 KIDS, MY PARENTS AND I) A VIBRATION OCCURRED IN THE LEFT REAR WHEEL WELL. I COULDN'T FIND THE PROBLEM MYSELF SO I TOOK THE VAN TO THE FORD DEALER THE NEXT DAY AND THEY DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS RUSTING IN THE LEFT REAR WHEEL WELL WHICH CAUSED FRI...

Feb 2, 2012 Seat Belts 79,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR DRIVER'S SEAT BELT DETACHED FROM THE WALL WHILE ATTEMPTING TO BUCKLE IT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO HAVE THE FAILURE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 79,000...

Feb 2, 2012 Seat Belts 79,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR DRIVER'S SEAT BELT DETACHED FROM THE WALL WHILE ATTEMPTING TO BUCKLE IT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO HAVE THE FAILURE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 79,000...

Jan 29, 2012 Power Train 85,613 mi

DRIVEING DOWN ROAD LOST COMPLETY TRANSMISSION FAILURE,HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO TRANSMISSION SHOP CONVERT SPLINE FAILED ,PAYED FOR NEW TRANSMISSION ,CONTACTED FORD AND WAS TOLD THATS NORMAL WEAR WOULD NOT PAY A DIME. *TT

Jan 29, 2012 Air Bags 156,000 mi

WHEN I TURN STEERING WHEEL I HEAR A NOISE LIKE SOMETHING IS LOOSE AND ROLLING AROUND IN THE AIR BAG HOUSING. IS THERE A DANGER OF SOMETHING LOOSE IN THERE ACTING AS A PROJECTILE SHOULD THE AIR BAG DEPLOY? I DON'T WANT TO MESS WITH THIS MYSELF, WHAT SHOULD I DO? *TT

Jan 29, 2012 Power Train 85,613 mi

DRIVEING DOWN ROAD LOST COMPLETY TRANSMISSION FAILURE,HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO TRANSMISSION SHOP CONVERT SPLINE FAILED ,PAYED FOR NEW TRANSMISSION ,CONTACTED FORD AND WAS TOLD THATS NORMAL WEAR WOULD NOT PAY A DIME. *TT

Jan 29, 2012 Air Bags 156,000 mi

WHEN I TURN STEERING WHEEL I HEAR A NOISE LIKE SOMETHING IS LOOSE AND ROLLING AROUND IN THE AIR BAG HOUSING. IS THERE A DANGER OF SOMETHING LOOSE IN THERE ACTING AS A PROJECTILE SHOULD THE AIR BAG DEPLOY? I DON'T WANT TO MESS WITH THIS MYSELF, WHAT SHOULD I DO? *TT

Jan 28, 2012 Power Train 136,577 mi

TRAVELING STEADY AT HIGHWAY SPEED ON INTERSTATE HIGHWAY, VEHICLE SUDDENLY STOPPED MOVING. SAFELY PULLED TO SIDE. UNABLE TO GET VAN TO MOVE FORWARD OR BACKWARD. NO OTHER SYMPTOMS OR FAILURES. TRANSMISSION SHOP FOUND METAL SHAVINGS THROUGHOUT TRANSMISSION AND REBUILT TORQUE CONVERTER FOR TOTAL COS...

Jan 28, 2012 Power Train 136,577 mi

TRAVELING STEADY AT HIGHWAY SPEED ON INTERSTATE HIGHWAY, VEHICLE SUDDENLY STOPPED MOVING. SAFELY PULLED TO SIDE. UNABLE TO GET VAN TO MOVE FORWARD OR BACKWARD. NO OTHER SYMPTOMS OR FAILURES. TRANSMISSION SHOP FOUND METAL SHAVINGS THROUGHOUT TRANSMISSION AND REBUILT TORQUE CONVERTER FOR TOTAL COS...

Jan 27, 2012 Power Train Fire 126,000 mi

FIRE IN ENGINE. MECHANICAL ASSESSMENT RIGHT NOW IS TRANSMISSION FAILURE. DON'T HAVE SPECIFICS OUTSIDE OF THAT, BUT I SEE TRANSMISSION FAILURES THIS MONTH BY FORD FOR MY VEHICLE, AND I'M NATURALLY CONCERNED. *TR

Jan 27, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 126,000 mi

FIRE IN ENGINE. MECHANICAL ASSESSMENT RIGHT NOW IS TRANSMISSION FAILURE. DON'T HAVE SPECIFICS OUTSIDE OF THAT, BUT I SEE TRANSMISSION FAILURES THIS MONTH BY FORD FOR MY VEHICLE, AND I'M NATURALLY CONCERNED. *TR

Jan 27, 2012 Unknown Or Other

I BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE 03/28/2011 AND AT THE TIME IT RECORDED A MILEAGE OF APPROXIMATELY 107,000 MILES. TODAY I CHECKED AND MY MILES IS REPORTING OVER 195,000. THIS IS IMPOSSIBLE FOR A JUMP OF OVER 80,000 MILES IN LESS THAN A YEAR AND I HARDLY DRIVE THE VEHICLE. *TR

Jan 27, 2012 Power Train Fire 126,000 mi

FIRE IN ENGINE. MECHANICAL ASSESSMENT RIGHT NOW IS TRANSMISSION FAILURE. DON'T HAVE SPECIFICS OUTSIDE OF THAT, BUT I SEE TRANSMISSION FAILURES THIS MONTH BY FORD FOR MY VEHICLE, AND I'M NATURALLY CONCERNED. *TR

Jan 27, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 126,000 mi

FIRE IN ENGINE. MECHANICAL ASSESSMENT RIGHT NOW IS TRANSMISSION FAILURE. DON'T HAVE SPECIFICS OUTSIDE OF THAT, BUT I SEE TRANSMISSION FAILURES THIS MONTH BY FORD FOR MY VEHICLE, AND I'M NATURALLY CONCERNED. *TR

Jan 27, 2012 Unknown Or Other

I BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE 03/28/2011 AND AT THE TIME IT RECORDED A MILEAGE OF APPROXIMATELY 107,000 MILES. TODAY I CHECKED AND MY MILES IS REPORTING OVER 195,000. THIS IS IMPOSSIBLE FOR A JUMP OF OVER 80,000 MILES IN LESS THAN A YEAR AND I HARDLY DRIVE THE VEHICLE. *TR

Jan 20, 2012 Power Train 47,146 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE AT A STOP SIGN, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE TORQUE CONVERTER FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND THE VEHICLE W...

Jan 20, 2012 Power Train

2004 FORD FREESTAR: 18 MONTHS AGO, TRANSMISSION WENT OUT; VAN HAD LESS THAN 100 MILES ON IT. NEW TRANSMISSION PUT IN BUT AGAIN MY TRANSMISSION IS ACTING UP. POWER LOSS IS VERY CLEAR! TODAY, I CALLED THE FORD COMPANY TO ADDRESS MY CONCERN BECAUSE MY VAN AGAIN LOST POWER. TRANSPORTING FOUR CHILDR...

Jan 20, 2012 Power Train 47,146 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE AT A STOP SIGN, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE TORQUE CONVERTER FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND THE VEHICLE W...

Jan 20, 2012 Power Train

2004 FORD FREESTAR: 18 MONTHS AGO, TRANSMISSION WENT OUT; VAN HAD LESS THAN 100 MILES ON IT. NEW TRANSMISSION PUT IN BUT AGAIN MY TRANSMISSION IS ACTING UP. POWER LOSS IS VERY CLEAR! TODAY, I CALLED THE FORD COMPANY TO ADDRESS MY CONCERN BECAUSE MY VAN AGAIN LOST POWER. TRANSPORTING FOUR CHILDR...

Jan 17, 2012 Power Train 63,369 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 70 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE WAS EXPERIENCED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND THE LOCAL DEALER WHERE A DIAGNOSTIC WAS PERFORMED TWICE. THE FAILURE WAS LOCATED AT THE ...

Jan 17, 2012 Power Train 63,369 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 70 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE WAS EXPERIENCED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND THE LOCAL DEALER WHERE A DIAGNOSTIC WAS PERFORMED TWICE. THE FAILURE WAS LOCATED AT THE ...

Jan 13, 2012 Structure

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND A COVER WAS PLACED OVER THE COMPUTER TO KEEP WATER FROM GETTING ENTERING AND DAMAGING THE COMPUTER BUT THE REPAIR DID NOT CORRECT THE FAILURE. THE VEHI...

Jan 13, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND A COVER WAS PLACED OVER THE COMPUTER TO KEEP WATER FROM GETTING ENTERING AND DAMAGING THE COMPUTER BUT THE REPAIR DID NOT CORRECT THE FAILURE. THE VEHI...

Jan 13, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 61,000 mi

THIS HAS BEEN ON AN ON GOING PROBLEM FOR SEVERAL YEARS NOW (THIS IS THE 4TH TIME FORD SERVICED THE VEHICLE). AFTER A RAIN STORM MY FREESTAR DOES NOT START OR WILL START & STALL. TODAY, AFTER RAINING ALL NIGHT, I WAS DRIVING MY 3 KIDS TO SCHOOL APX 0800HRS, AS I WAS TURNING ONTO ROCHELLE AVE FROM CHE...

Jan 13, 2012 Electrical System 61,000 mi

THIS HAS BEEN ON AN ON GOING PROBLEM FOR SEVERAL YEARS NOW (THIS IS THE 4TH TIME FORD SERVICED THE VEHICLE). AFTER A RAIN STORM MY FREESTAR DOES NOT START OR WILL START & STALL. TODAY, AFTER RAINING ALL NIGHT, I WAS DRIVING MY 3 KIDS TO SCHOOL APX 0800HRS, AS I WAS TURNING ONTO ROCHELLE AVE FROM CHE...

Jan 13, 2012 Structure

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND A COVER WAS PLACED OVER THE COMPUTER TO KEEP WATER FROM GETTING ENTERING AND DAMAGING THE COMPUTER BUT THE REPAIR DID NOT CORRECT THE FAILURE. THE VEHI...

Jan 13, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND A COVER WAS PLACED OVER THE COMPUTER TO KEEP WATER FROM GETTING ENTERING AND DAMAGING THE COMPUTER BUT THE REPAIR DID NOT CORRECT THE FAILURE. THE VEHI...

Jan 13, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 61,000 mi

THIS HAS BEEN ON AN ON GOING PROBLEM FOR SEVERAL YEARS NOW (THIS IS THE 4TH TIME FORD SERVICED THE VEHICLE). AFTER A RAIN STORM MY FREESTAR DOES NOT START OR WILL START & STALL. TODAY, AFTER RAINING ALL NIGHT, I WAS DRIVING MY 3 KIDS TO SCHOOL APX 0800HRS, AS I WAS TURNING ONTO ROCHELLE AVE FROM CHE...

Jan 13, 2012 Electrical System 61,000 mi

THIS HAS BEEN ON AN ON GOING PROBLEM FOR SEVERAL YEARS NOW (THIS IS THE 4TH TIME FORD SERVICED THE VEHICLE). AFTER A RAIN STORM MY FREESTAR DOES NOT START OR WILL START & STALL. TODAY, AFTER RAINING ALL NIGHT, I WAS DRIVING MY 3 KIDS TO SCHOOL APX 0800HRS, AS I WAS TURNING ONTO ROCHELLE AVE FROM CHE...

Jan 12, 2012 Fuel System, Gasoline 180,000 mi

WHEN FILLING THE GAS TANK IT WILL KICK THE GAS BACK OUT THE FILLER HOLE - SPRAYING GAS A GOOD 3 FT. IN ORDER TO GET GAS INTO THE TANK YOU HAVE TO FILL VERY SLOW AND AFTER MANY TRIES AND NOZZLE SHUT OFFS YOU CAN FILL THE TANK. WHEN THIS SYMPTOM STARTED IT HAS CAUSED THE ENGINE TO SPUTTER GOING DOWN...

Jan 12, 2012 Power Train 93,000 mi

THE TORQUE CONVERTER WENT OUT WITHOUT ANY KIND OF NOTICE, NO NOISE , NO SLIPPAGE. IT WAS PULLING IT SELF REAL GOOD THEN JUST QUIT. IN THE LONG RUN OF GETTING IT FIXED, IT COSTS US ALMOST $2000.00. THE TRANSMISSION PUMP WENT OUT AT THE SAME TIME CAUSING OTHER PROBLEMS, HENCE, REBUILDING THE WHOLE T...

Jan 12, 2012 Power Train 150,000 mi

CAME OUT FROM WORK, WENT TO START MY FORD FREESTAR, THE CAR TURNED ON BUT COULD NOT MOVE IT. THE WHEELS WOULD TURN, ATTEMPT TO REVERSE OR DRIVE AND NOTHING WOULD HAPPEN. WAS INITIALLY TOLD BY A MECHANIC ABOUT THE TORQUE CONVERTER, THEN HAD TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION. *TR

Jan 12, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 150,000 mi

CAME OUT FROM WORK, WENT TO START MY FORD FREESTAR, THE CAR TURNED ON BUT COULD NOT MOVE IT. THE WHEELS WOULD TURN, ATTEMPT TO REVERSE OR DRIVE AND NOTHING WOULD HAPPEN. WAS INITIALLY TOLD BY A MECHANIC ABOUT THE TORQUE CONVERTER, THEN HAD TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION. *TR

Jan 12, 2012 Fuel System, Gasoline 180,000 mi

WHEN FILLING THE GAS TANK IT WILL KICK THE GAS BACK OUT THE FILLER HOLE - SPRAYING GAS A GOOD 3 FT. IN ORDER TO GET GAS INTO THE TANK YOU HAVE TO FILL VERY SLOW AND AFTER MANY TRIES AND NOZZLE SHUT OFFS YOU CAN FILL THE TANK. WHEN THIS SYMPTOM STARTED IT HAS CAUSED THE ENGINE TO SPUTTER GOING DOWN...

Jan 12, 2012 Power Train 93,000 mi

THE TORQUE CONVERTER WENT OUT WITHOUT ANY KIND OF NOTICE, NO NOISE , NO SLIPPAGE. IT WAS PULLING IT SELF REAL GOOD THEN JUST QUIT. IN THE LONG RUN OF GETTING IT FIXED, IT COSTS US ALMOST $2000.00. THE TRANSMISSION PUMP WENT OUT AT THE SAME TIME CAUSING OTHER PROBLEMS, HENCE, REBUILDING THE WHOLE T...

Jan 12, 2012 Power Train 150,000 mi

CAME OUT FROM WORK, WENT TO START MY FORD FREESTAR, THE CAR TURNED ON BUT COULD NOT MOVE IT. THE WHEELS WOULD TURN, ATTEMPT TO REVERSE OR DRIVE AND NOTHING WOULD HAPPEN. WAS INITIALLY TOLD BY A MECHANIC ABOUT THE TORQUE CONVERTER, THEN HAD TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION. *TR

Jan 12, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 150,000 mi

CAME OUT FROM WORK, WENT TO START MY FORD FREESTAR, THE CAR TURNED ON BUT COULD NOT MOVE IT. THE WHEELS WOULD TURN, ATTEMPT TO REVERSE OR DRIVE AND NOTHING WOULD HAPPEN. WAS INITIALLY TOLD BY A MECHANIC ABOUT THE TORQUE CONVERTER, THEN HAD TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION. *TR

Jan 11, 2012 Power Train 108,000 mi

TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY IN CONNECTICUIT GOING BACK HOME TO MAINE. LOST ALL POWER ON RTE 84. LUCKILY THERE WAS NO ACCIDENT. WOULD NOT MOVE AT ALL. $850 TOW BACK HOME. TORQUE CONVERTER. VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN FIXED YET. *TR

Jan 11, 2012 Power Train 151,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO JERK VIOLENTLY WITH THE ILLUMINATION OF THE BATTERY AND ENGINE WARNING INDICATORS. THE ENGINE SUDDENLY STALED AND RESTARTED WITH THE CONTINUOUS ILLUMINATION OF THE ENGINE WARNING INDIC...

Jan 11, 2012 Power Train 90,000 mi

LUCKILY I WAS NOT DRIVING MY FREESTAR WHEN THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT, HOWEVER, IT WAS THE COLDEST DAY OF THE YEAR AND I WAS STRANDED. I WAS ON MY WAY HOME FROM WORK WHEN I WENT TO GET IN AND PUT THE VEHICLE IN REVERSE AND NOTHING HAPPENED. I HAD TO REPLACE MY TRANSMISSION WITH A NICE BILL OF $2500...

Jan 11, 2012 Power Train 108,000 mi

TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY IN CONNECTICUIT GOING BACK HOME TO MAINE. LOST ALL POWER ON RTE 84. LUCKILY THERE WAS NO ACCIDENT. WOULD NOT MOVE AT ALL. $850 TOW BACK HOME. TORQUE CONVERTER. VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN FIXED YET. *TR

Jan 11, 2012 Power Train 151,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO JERK VIOLENTLY WITH THE ILLUMINATION OF THE BATTERY AND ENGINE WARNING INDICATORS. THE ENGINE SUDDENLY STALED AND RESTARTED WITH THE CONTINUOUS ILLUMINATION OF THE ENGINE WARNING INDIC...

Jan 11, 2012 Power Train 90,000 mi

LUCKILY I WAS NOT DRIVING MY FREESTAR WHEN THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT, HOWEVER, IT WAS THE COLDEST DAY OF THE YEAR AND I WAS STRANDED. I WAS ON MY WAY HOME FROM WORK WHEN I WENT TO GET IN AND PUT THE VEHICLE IN REVERSE AND NOTHING HAPPENED. I HAD TO REPLACE MY TRANSMISSION WITH A NICE BILL OF $2500...

Jan 10, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control

I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND BEGAN TO EXIT WHEN THE CAR ALERTED TO "CHECK TRACTION." IT STARTED TO MAKE A LOUD NOISE, THEN BEGAN TO DECELERATE AND NO MATTER IF I PRESSED ON THE ACCELERATOR THE CAR BEGAN TO SLOW DOWN UNTIL IT EVENTUALLY STOPPED. I WAS ABLE TO GET MYSELF TO A SAFE AREA BEFORE IT...

Jan 10, 2012 Power Train

I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND BEGAN TO EXIT WHEN THE CAR ALERTED TO "CHECK TRACTION." IT STARTED TO MAKE A LOUD NOISE, THEN BEGAN TO DECELERATE AND NO MATTER IF I PRESSED ON THE ACCELERATOR THE CAR BEGAN TO SLOW DOWN UNTIL IT EVENTUALLY STOPPED. I WAS ABLE TO GET MYSELF TO A SAFE AREA BEFORE IT...

Jan 10, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control

I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND BEGAN TO EXIT WHEN THE CAR ALERTED TO "CHECK TRACTION." IT STARTED TO MAKE A LOUD NOISE, THEN BEGAN TO DECELERATE AND NO MATTER IF I PRESSED ON THE ACCELERATOR THE CAR BEGAN TO SLOW DOWN UNTIL IT EVENTUALLY STOPPED. I WAS ABLE TO GET MYSELF TO A SAFE AREA BEFORE IT...

Jan 10, 2012 Power Train

I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND BEGAN TO EXIT WHEN THE CAR ALERTED TO "CHECK TRACTION." IT STARTED TO MAKE A LOUD NOISE, THEN BEGAN TO DECELERATE AND NO MATTER IF I PRESSED ON THE ACCELERATOR THE CAR BEGAN TO SLOW DOWN UNTIL IT EVENTUALLY STOPPED. I WAS ABLE TO GET MYSELF TO A SAFE AREA BEFORE IT...

Jan 7, 2012 Seats 169,000 mi

SON COMMENTED THAT REAR SEAT WAS NOT PROPERLY LATCHED DOWN. INSPECTION SHOWED THAT DRIVER-SIDE REAR SEAT ANCHOR WAS LATCHED TO THE SEAT, BUT THE ANCHOR WAS NO LONGER ATTACHED TO THE VEHICLE BODY. HAD ALSO BEEN NOTICING THAT DURING RIGHT HAND TURNS, DRIVER SIDE REAR WHEEL MAKES LOUD RUBBING SOUND. ...

Jan 7, 2012 Seats 169,000 mi

SON COMMENTED THAT REAR SEAT WAS NOT PROPERLY LATCHED DOWN. INSPECTION SHOWED THAT DRIVER-SIDE REAR SEAT ANCHOR WAS LATCHED TO THE SEAT, BUT THE ANCHOR WAS NO LONGER ATTACHED TO THE VEHICLE BODY. HAD ALSO BEEN NOTICING THAT DURING RIGHT HAND TURNS, DRIVER SIDE REAR WHEEL MAKES LOUD RUBBING SOUND. ...

Jan 5, 2012 Power Train 104,000 mi

I PURCHASED MY 2004 FORD FREESTAR MINIVAN NEW AND HAD EXPERIENCED NO PROBLEMS OR SYMPTOMS WHATSOEVER LEADING UP TO THE DATE OF MY RECENT TRANSMISSION FAILURE IN 11/11. RECENTLY, WHILE MERGING ONTO A MAJOR HIGHWAY (WIFE, TWO CHILDREN, GRANDMOTHER IN CAR WITH ME), MY TRANSMISSION SIMPLY FAILED. THE ...

Jan 5, 2012 Electrical System 111,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED AND ALL ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS STOPPED FUNCTIONING. THE CONTACT DID NOT TAKE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TEST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 111,000.

Jan 5, 2012 Power Train

DAUGHTER'S WERE DRIVING 55 MILES AN HOUR WHEN THE TRANSMISSION FAILED / NO POWER IN TRAFFIC. CAR ACTED AS IF IT WAS IN NEUTRAL .TURNED ONTO SIDE STREET TO AVOID BEING REAR ENDED SLID INTO BRUSH AND ROCKS. PAINT SCRATCHES,TOWING,TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT AND POSSIBLE DEADLY CONDITION ! *TR

Jan 5, 2012 Power Train 104,000 mi

I PURCHASED MY 2004 FORD FREESTAR MINIVAN NEW AND HAD EXPERIENCED NO PROBLEMS OR SYMPTOMS WHATSOEVER LEADING UP TO THE DATE OF MY RECENT TRANSMISSION FAILURE IN 11/11. RECENTLY, WHILE MERGING ONTO A MAJOR HIGHWAY (WIFE, TWO CHILDREN, GRANDMOTHER IN CAR WITH ME), MY TRANSMISSION SIMPLY FAILED. THE ...

Jan 5, 2012 Electrical System 111,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED AND ALL ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS STOPPED FUNCTIONING. THE CONTACT DID NOT TAKE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TEST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 111,000.

Jan 5, 2012 Power Train

DAUGHTER'S WERE DRIVING 55 MILES AN HOUR WHEN THE TRANSMISSION FAILED / NO POWER IN TRAFFIC. CAR ACTED AS IF IT WAS IN NEUTRAL .TURNED ONTO SIDE STREET TO AVOID BEING REAR ENDED SLID INTO BRUSH AND ROCKS. PAINT SCRATCHES,TOWING,TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT AND POSSIBLE DEADLY CONDITION ! *TR

Jan 4, 2012 Power Train 60,155 mi

WE WERE LEAVING FOR A SHORT TRIP. WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY THE ENGINE RPM'S INCREASE AND THE VAN WAS HARDLY MOVING. NO ADVANCE NOTICE AT ALL. WE TURNED AROUND AND MADE IT BACK TO THE HOUSE. JUST CREEPING ALONG. IT WAS JUST PURE LUCK, EARLY MORNING WITH HARDLY ANY TRAFFIC. FROM READING OTHER CO...

Jan 4, 2012 Power Train 60,155 mi

WE WERE LEAVING FOR A SHORT TRIP. WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY THE ENGINE RPM'S INCREASE AND THE VAN WAS HARDLY MOVING. NO ADVANCE NOTICE AT ALL. WE TURNED AROUND AND MADE IT BACK TO THE HOUSE. JUST CREEPING ALONG. IT WAS JUST PURE LUCK, EARLY MORNING WITH HARDLY ANY TRAFFIC. FROM READING OTHER CO...

Jan 2, 2012 Power Train 82,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT POSTED HIGHWAY SPEED (65MPH) A FAILURE OCCURRED IN MY FREESTAR MINIVAN. THE ENGINE WAS RUNNING BUT THERE WAS NO POWER TO THE REAR WHEELS. THIS HAPPENED SUDDENLY AND UNEXPECTEDLY ON A BUSY HIGHWAY (ROUTE 17) AND RENDERED MY VAN POWERLESS WITH MY WIFE AND THREE YOUNG CHILDREN ABOARD. ...

Jan 2, 2012 Power Train 109,900 mi

WITHOUT WARNING AND WHILE ENGINE STILL RUNNING THE TRANSMISSION GAVE OUT. I NOW HAVE NO FORWARD OR REVERSE. COSTING OVER $1700 TO REPAIR, NOT REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION. *TR

Jan 2, 2012 Power Train 82,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT POSTED HIGHWAY SPEED (65MPH) A FAILURE OCCURRED IN MY FREESTAR MINIVAN. THE ENGINE WAS RUNNING BUT THERE WAS NO POWER TO THE REAR WHEELS. THIS HAPPENED SUDDENLY AND UNEXPECTEDLY ON A BUSY HIGHWAY (ROUTE 17) AND RENDERED MY VAN POWERLESS WITH MY WIFE AND THREE YOUNG CHILDREN ABOARD. ...

Jan 2, 2012 Power Train 109,900 mi

WITHOUT WARNING AND WHILE ENGINE STILL RUNNING THE TRANSMISSION GAVE OUT. I NOW HAVE NO FORWARD OR REVERSE. COSTING OVER $1700 TO REPAIR, NOT REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION. *TR

Dec 29, 2011 Power Train 61,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 55 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHO PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC WHICH LOCATED THE FAILURE AT THE TRANSMISSION TORQUE CONVERTER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT...

Dec 29, 2011 Seats 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE THIRD ROW SEAT LATCH WOULD NOT LATCH PROPERLY DUE TO CORROSION. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE LATCH WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND THEY ADVISE...

Dec 29, 2011 Power Train 61,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 55 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHO PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC WHICH LOCATED THE FAILURE AT THE TRANSMISSION TORQUE CONVERTER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT...

Dec 29, 2011 Seats 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE THIRD ROW SEAT LATCH WOULD NOT LATCH PROPERLY DUE TO CORROSION. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE LATCH WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND THEY ADVISE...

Dec 28, 2011 Structure 137,000 mi

TL - THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HOOK THAT HELD THE REAR DRIVER SIDE CONVERTIBLE BENCH SEAT IN PLACE WAS COMPLETELY CORRODED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE DAMAGE WAS SO SEVERE THAT IT RUSTED THROUGH THE BODY OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DE...

Dec 28, 2011 Seats 137,000 mi

TL - THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HOOK THAT HELD THE REAR DRIVER SIDE CONVERTIBLE BENCH SEAT IN PLACE WAS COMPLETELY CORRODED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE DAMAGE WAS SO SEVERE THAT IT RUSTED THROUGH THE BODY OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DE...

Dec 28, 2011 Structure 137,000 mi

TL - THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HOOK THAT HELD THE REAR DRIVER SIDE CONVERTIBLE BENCH SEAT IN PLACE WAS COMPLETELY CORRODED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE DAMAGE WAS SO SEVERE THAT IT RUSTED THROUGH THE BODY OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DE...

Dec 28, 2011 Seats 137,000 mi

TL - THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HOOK THAT HELD THE REAR DRIVER SIDE CONVERTIBLE BENCH SEAT IN PLACE WAS COMPLETELY CORRODED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE DAMAGE WAS SO SEVERE THAT IT RUSTED THROUGH THE BODY OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DE...

Dec 27, 2011 Power Train 91,000 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILED GOING DOWN INTERSTATE AT 65 MPH. *TR

Dec 27, 2011 Power Train 91,000 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILED GOING DOWN INTERSTATE AT 65 MPH. *TR

Dec 26, 2011 Power Train 143,000 mi

MY HUSBAND WAS DRIVING UP THE HILL TO OUR HOUSE WHEN OUR VAN HAD A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER. HE MANAGED TO GET ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND OUT OF TRAFFIC. NOW THE VAN WILL NOT ENGAGE IN ANY GEAR. IF YOU PUT IT IN DRIVE OR REVERSE AND HIT THE GAS THE ENGINE JUST REVS. WE NEED A NEW TRANSMISSION. *TR

Dec 26, 2011 Power Train 143,000 mi

MY HUSBAND WAS DRIVING UP THE HILL TO OUR HOUSE WHEN OUR VAN HAD A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER. HE MANAGED TO GET ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND OUT OF TRAFFIC. NOW THE VAN WILL NOT ENGAGE IN ANY GEAR. IF YOU PUT IT IN DRIVE OR REVERSE AND HIT THE GAS THE ENGINE JUST REVS. WE NEED A NEW TRANSMISSION. *TR

Dec 20, 2011 Electrical System 120,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AT 55 MPH AND MY VAN STARTING CUTTING OUT REALLY BAD AND DIED. I WAS A MILE FROM ANYWHERE I GOT IT TO A SAFE PLACE EVENTUALLY AND THEN COULD NO LONGER START THE VAN. THIS IS THE THIRD TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED AND HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE COMPUTER ALREADY ONCE. IT WAS RAIN...

Dec 20, 2011 Electrical System 120,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AT 55 MPH AND MY VAN STARTING CUTTING OUT REALLY BAD AND DIED. I WAS A MILE FROM ANYWHERE I GOT IT TO A SAFE PLACE EVENTUALLY AND THEN COULD NO LONGER START THE VAN. THIS IS THE THIRD TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED AND HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE COMPUTER ALREADY ONCE. IT WAS RAIN...

Dec 18, 2011 Power Train 105,000 mi

WHILST DRIVING, ENGINE RPM INCREASED WITH NO VEHICLE ACCELERATION. HAD TO COAST INTO PARKING LOT AND FOUND TRANSMISSION HAD NO FORWARD OR REVERSE MOVEMENT. LUCKILY THERE WAS LIGHT TRAFFIC AND EMERGENCY ACTIONS WERE NOT PRESENT TO REMOVE VEHICLE OFF ROAD SAFELY. *TR

Dec 18, 2011 Power Train 105,000 mi

WHILST DRIVING, ENGINE RPM INCREASED WITH NO VEHICLE ACCELERATION. HAD TO COAST INTO PARKING LOT AND FOUND TRANSMISSION HAD NO FORWARD OR REVERSE MOVEMENT. LUCKILY THERE WAS LIGHT TRAFFIC AND EMERGENCY ACTIONS WERE NOT PRESENT TO REMOVE VEHICLE OFF ROAD SAFELY. *TR

Dec 14, 2011 Structure

PAINT PEELING OFF ROOF AND HOOD ,LOOKS LIKE THEY USED TWO DIFFERENT PRIMERS. *TR

Dec 14, 2011 Power Train 52,799 mi

WE WERE ON A HIGHWAY AND IT JUST LOST ALL ACCELERATION. HAD IT TOWED ($300) TO SHOP. NEEDED A REBUILT TRANSMISSION ($2440). HAD THAT DONE. NOW, 15 MONTHS LATER, THE TRANSMISSION IS SLIPPING! *TR

Dec 14, 2011 Structure

PAINT PEELING OFF ROOF AND HOOD ,LOOKS LIKE THEY USED TWO DIFFERENT PRIMERS. *TR

Dec 14, 2011 Power Train 52,799 mi

WE WERE ON A HIGHWAY AND IT JUST LOST ALL ACCELERATION. HAD IT TOWED ($300) TO SHOP. NEEDED A REBUILT TRANSMISSION ($2440). HAD THAT DONE. NOW, 15 MONTHS LATER, THE TRANSMISSION IS SLIPPING! *TR

Dec 9, 2011 Visibility 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE REAR WINDSHIELD UNEXPECTEDLY SHATTERED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP AND THEY WERE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED...

Dec 9, 2011 Visibility 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE REAR WINDSHIELD UNEXPECTEDLY SHATTERED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP AND THEY WERE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED...

Dec 8, 2011 Power Train 76,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 65 MPH WHEN THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO REPLACED THE TRANSMISSION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE WHO ADVISED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE M...

Dec 8, 2011 Power Train 76,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 65 MPH WHEN THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO REPLACED THE TRANSMISSION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE WHO ADVISED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE M...

Dec 4, 2011 Power Train 74,576 mi

MY WIFE STARTED THE VEHICLE UP AND PUT IT IN DRIVE. AS SHE PULLED INTO TRAFFIC THE VEHICLE LOST ALL FORWARD MOMENTUM WHILE THE ENGINE RPM'S ACCELLERATED TO THE POINT IT CAUSED THE ENGINE TO STALL. MY WIFE WAS ON AN INCLINE WHEN THIS HAPPENED. SHE PUT ON THE BRAKE AND RESTARTED THE ENGINE, IT START...

Dec 4, 2011 Structure 92,300 mi

UPON OPENING THE FOLDING THIRD ROW SEAT, THE BOTTOM LATCH FAILED TO ENGAGE WITH THE SEAT. FURTHER INSPECTION SHOWED THAT THE ENTIRE LATCH PANEL HAD RUSTED AWAY FROM THE BODY OF THE CAR AND WAS SITTING IN THE WHEEL WELL. THERE IS NOW A HOLE IN THE SIDE OF THE VAN AND THE THIRD ROW SEAT IS UNUSABLE. ...

Dec 4, 2011 Seats 92,300 mi

UPON OPENING THE FOLDING THIRD ROW SEAT, THE BOTTOM LATCH FAILED TO ENGAGE WITH THE SEAT. FURTHER INSPECTION SHOWED THAT THE ENTIRE LATCH PANEL HAD RUSTED AWAY FROM THE BODY OF THE CAR AND WAS SITTING IN THE WHEEL WELL. THERE IS NOW A HOLE IN THE SIDE OF THE VAN AND THE THIRD ROW SEAT IS UNUSABLE. ...

Dec 4, 2011 Power Train 74,576 mi

MY WIFE STARTED THE VEHICLE UP AND PUT IT IN DRIVE. AS SHE PULLED INTO TRAFFIC THE VEHICLE LOST ALL FORWARD MOMENTUM WHILE THE ENGINE RPM'S ACCELLERATED TO THE POINT IT CAUSED THE ENGINE TO STALL. MY WIFE WAS ON AN INCLINE WHEN THIS HAPPENED. SHE PUT ON THE BRAKE AND RESTARTED THE ENGINE, IT START...

Dec 4, 2011 Structure 92,300 mi

UPON OPENING THE FOLDING THIRD ROW SEAT, THE BOTTOM LATCH FAILED TO ENGAGE WITH THE SEAT. FURTHER INSPECTION SHOWED THAT THE ENTIRE LATCH PANEL HAD RUSTED AWAY FROM THE BODY OF THE CAR AND WAS SITTING IN THE WHEEL WELL. THERE IS NOW A HOLE IN THE SIDE OF THE VAN AND THE THIRD ROW SEAT IS UNUSABLE. ...

Dec 4, 2011 Seats 92,300 mi

UPON OPENING THE FOLDING THIRD ROW SEAT, THE BOTTOM LATCH FAILED TO ENGAGE WITH THE SEAT. FURTHER INSPECTION SHOWED THAT THE ENTIRE LATCH PANEL HAD RUSTED AWAY FROM THE BODY OF THE CAR AND WAS SITTING IN THE WHEEL WELL. THERE IS NOW A HOLE IN THE SIDE OF THE VAN AND THE THIRD ROW SEAT IS UNUSABLE. ...

Dec 1, 2011 Equipment 113,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO CHANGE A TIRE USING THE MANUFACTURERS JACK, THE JACK FAILED. THE VEHICLE BARELY MISSED LANDING ON THE CONTACTS FOOT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 113,000. THE VIN ...

Dec 1, 2011 Equipment 113,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO CHANGE A TIRE USING THE MANUFACTURERS JACK, THE JACK FAILED. THE VEHICLE BARELY MISSED LANDING ON THE CONTACTS FOOT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 113,000. THE VIN ...

Nov 27, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 141,486 mi

DRIVING ON FREEWAY AT 60MPH THE VAN JUST STOPPED ACCELERATING, THE RPM ACTED CRAZY. WE PULLED TOO SIDE OF ROAD AND WOULD NOT MOVE IN ANY GEAR. I HAVE HAD ROUTINE OIL CHANGES AND MAINTENANCE, THERE WAS NO SIGNS OR WARNING OF ANY TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. VEHICLE TOWED. I HAVE BEEN TOLD MY VAN NEEDS NEW ...

Nov 27, 2011 Power Train 141,486 mi

DRIVING ON FREEWAY AT 60MPH THE VAN JUST STOPPED ACCELERATING, THE RPM ACTED CRAZY. WE PULLED TOO SIDE OF ROAD AND WOULD NOT MOVE IN ANY GEAR. I HAVE HAD ROUTINE OIL CHANGES AND MAINTENANCE, THERE WAS NO SIGNS OR WARNING OF ANY TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. VEHICLE TOWED. I HAVE BEEN TOLD MY VAN NEEDS NEW ...

Nov 27, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 141,486 mi

DRIVING ON FREEWAY AT 60MPH THE VAN JUST STOPPED ACCELERATING, THE RPM ACTED CRAZY. WE PULLED TOO SIDE OF ROAD AND WOULD NOT MOVE IN ANY GEAR. I HAVE HAD ROUTINE OIL CHANGES AND MAINTENANCE, THERE WAS NO SIGNS OR WARNING OF ANY TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. VEHICLE TOWED. I HAVE BEEN TOLD MY VAN NEEDS NEW ...

Nov 27, 2011 Power Train 141,486 mi

DRIVING ON FREEWAY AT 60MPH THE VAN JUST STOPPED ACCELERATING, THE RPM ACTED CRAZY. WE PULLED TOO SIDE OF ROAD AND WOULD NOT MOVE IN ANY GEAR. I HAVE HAD ROUTINE OIL CHANGES AND MAINTENANCE, THERE WAS NO SIGNS OR WARNING OF ANY TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. VEHICLE TOWED. I HAVE BEEN TOLD MY VAN NEEDS NEW ...

Nov 21, 2011 Structure 92,300 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED THE CONTACT LOWERED THE THIRD ROW SEATING TO THE FLOOR WHEN HE NOTICED THE SAFETY LATCH ATTACHED TO THE REAR WHEEL WELLS WAS CORRODED FROM THE INSIDE OUT AND WERE FRACTURED. THE CONTACT STATED THE THIRD ROW SEAT COULD NOT BE USE...

Nov 21, 2011 Seats 92,300 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED THE CONTACT LOWERED THE THIRD ROW SEATING TO THE FLOOR WHEN HE NOTICED THE SAFETY LATCH ATTACHED TO THE REAR WHEEL WELLS WAS CORRODED FROM THE INSIDE OUT AND WERE FRACTURED. THE CONTACT STATED THE THIRD ROW SEAT COULD NOT BE USE...

Nov 21, 2011 Structure 92,300 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED THE CONTACT LOWERED THE THIRD ROW SEATING TO THE FLOOR WHEN HE NOTICED THE SAFETY LATCH ATTACHED TO THE REAR WHEEL WELLS WAS CORRODED FROM THE INSIDE OUT AND WERE FRACTURED. THE CONTACT STATED THE THIRD ROW SEAT COULD NOT BE USE...

Nov 21, 2011 Seats 92,300 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED THE CONTACT LOWERED THE THIRD ROW SEATING TO THE FLOOR WHEN HE NOTICED THE SAFETY LATCH ATTACHED TO THE REAR WHEEL WELLS WAS CORRODED FROM THE INSIDE OUT AND WERE FRACTURED. THE CONTACT STATED THE THIRD ROW SEAT COULD NOT BE USE...

Nov 5, 2011 Power Train 88,142 mi

I HAD ARRIVED AT MY BROTHERS HOUSE AFTER A 8-9 HOUR DRIVE, UNLOADED THE VEHICLE & VISITED FOR A FEW HOURS. WE DECIDED THEN TO GO OUT TO DINNER & WOULD TAKE MY FREESTAR. MY BROTHER HAS MS SO I HAD TO PULL FORWARD & TRY TO BACK IN TO GET PASSENGER DOOR CLOSEST TO HIS EXIT FROM THE HOUSE. WHEN I PUT I...

Nov 5, 2011 Power Train 88,142 mi

I HAD ARRIVED AT MY BROTHERS HOUSE AFTER A 8-9 HOUR DRIVE, UNLOADED THE VEHICLE & VISITED FOR A FEW HOURS. WE DECIDED THEN TO GO OUT TO DINNER & WOULD TAKE MY FREESTAR. MY BROTHER HAS MS SO I HAD TO PULL FORWARD & TRY TO BACK IN TO GET PASSENGER DOOR CLOSEST TO HIS EXIT FROM THE HOUSE. WHEN I PUT I...

Nov 2, 2011 Structure 105,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WATER HAD ENTERED AND REMAINED IN THE REAR CARGO AREA. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND FOUND CORROSION IN THE REAR FENDER WELL AND THE THIRD ROW SEAT LATCH. THE REAR PANEL WAS NOT INSTALLED CORRECTLY AND CAUSED WATER TO PENETRA...

Nov 2, 2011 Visibility 105,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WATER HAD ENTERED AND REMAINED IN THE REAR CARGO AREA. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND FOUND CORROSION IN THE REAR FENDER WELL AND THE THIRD ROW SEAT LATCH. THE REAR PANEL WAS NOT INSTALLED CORRECTLY AND CAUSED WATER TO PENETRA...

Nov 2, 2011 Structure 105,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WATER HAD ENTERED AND REMAINED IN THE REAR CARGO AREA. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND FOUND CORROSION IN THE REAR FENDER WELL AND THE THIRD ROW SEAT LATCH. THE REAR PANEL WAS NOT INSTALLED CORRECTLY AND CAUSED WATER TO PENETRA...

Nov 2, 2011 Visibility 105,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WATER HAD ENTERED AND REMAINED IN THE REAR CARGO AREA. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND FOUND CORROSION IN THE REAR FENDER WELL AND THE THIRD ROW SEAT LATCH. THE REAR PANEL WAS NOT INSTALLED CORRECTLY AND CAUSED WATER TO PENETRA...

Oct 28, 2011 Power Train 93,000 mi

WHEN DRIVING MY CAR, IT WAS HARD TO SHIFT AND WHEN I CAME TO A STOP, IT HAD A HARD TIME SHIFTING GEARS. I BROUGHT IT TO MY MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THE TORQUE CONVERTER HAD GONE BAD. HE REPLACED THE TORQUE CONVERTER AND I HAD THE CAR BACK FOR A WEEK AND THE CAR DIED AGAIN WHILE DRIVING. THE CAR IS NOW...

Oct 28, 2011 Power Train 93,000 mi

WHEN DRIVING MY CAR, IT WAS HARD TO SHIFT AND WHEN I CAME TO A STOP, IT HAD A HARD TIME SHIFTING GEARS. I BROUGHT IT TO MY MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THE TORQUE CONVERTER HAD GONE BAD. HE REPLACED THE TORQUE CONVERTER AND I HAD THE CAR BACK FOR A WEEK AND THE CAR DIED AGAIN WHILE DRIVING. THE CAR IS NOW...

Oct 25, 2011 Steering 123,000 mi

DRIVING AND THE CAR SHUT DOWN: NO POWER STEERING, NO POWER BRAKES, NOTHING WORKED. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS OR OTHER INDICATION OF FAILURE. WAS ABLE TO STEER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND STOP VEHICLE USING EMERGENCY BRAKES. *TT

Oct 25, 2011 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 123,000 mi

DRIVING AND THE CAR SHUT DOWN: NO POWER STEERING, NO POWER BRAKES, NOTHING WORKED. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS OR OTHER INDICATION OF FAILURE. WAS ABLE TO STEER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND STOP VEHICLE USING EMERGENCY BRAKES. *TT

Oct 25, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 123,000 mi

DRIVING AND THE CAR SHUT DOWN: NO POWER STEERING, NO POWER BRAKES, NOTHING WORKED. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS OR OTHER INDICATION OF FAILURE. WAS ABLE TO STEER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND STOP VEHICLE USING EMERGENCY BRAKES. *TT

Oct 25, 2011 Steering 123,000 mi

DRIVING AND THE CAR SHUT DOWN: NO POWER STEERING, NO POWER BRAKES, NOTHING WORKED. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS OR OTHER INDICATION OF FAILURE. WAS ABLE TO STEER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND STOP VEHICLE USING EMERGENCY BRAKES. *TT

Oct 25, 2011 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 123,000 mi

DRIVING AND THE CAR SHUT DOWN: NO POWER STEERING, NO POWER BRAKES, NOTHING WORKED. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS OR OTHER INDICATION OF FAILURE. WAS ABLE TO STEER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND STOP VEHICLE USING EMERGENCY BRAKES. *TT

Oct 25, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 123,000 mi

DRIVING AND THE CAR SHUT DOWN: NO POWER STEERING, NO POWER BRAKES, NOTHING WORKED. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS OR OTHER INDICATION OF FAILURE. WAS ABLE TO STEER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND STOP VEHICLE USING EMERGENCY BRAKES. *TT

Oct 24, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 119,494 mi

IT STARTED WITH MY DRIVER SIDE WINDOW WORKING ERRATICALLY. SIMULTANEOUSLY, THE BUTTONS ON MY RADIO QUIT WORKING, ALTHOUGH IT RANDOMLY KEPT TRYING TO REPROGRAM "PRESET 2". WITHOUT WARNING, AT 65MPH ON A BUSY ROAD, I ABRUPTLY LOST POWER AND COULD NOT MAINTAIN SPEED OR ACCELERATE. I ALSO EXPERIENCED ER...

Oct 24, 2011 Electrical System 119,494 mi

IT STARTED WITH MY DRIVER SIDE WINDOW WORKING ERRATICALLY. SIMULTANEOUSLY, THE BUTTONS ON MY RADIO QUIT WORKING, ALTHOUGH IT RANDOMLY KEPT TRYING TO REPROGRAM "PRESET 2". WITHOUT WARNING, AT 65MPH ON A BUSY ROAD, I ABRUPTLY LOST POWER AND COULD NOT MAINTAIN SPEED OR ACCELERATE. I ALSO EXPERIENCED ER...

Oct 24, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 119,494 mi

IT STARTED WITH MY DRIVER SIDE WINDOW WORKING ERRATICALLY. SIMULTANEOUSLY, THE BUTTONS ON MY RADIO QUIT WORKING, ALTHOUGH IT RANDOMLY KEPT TRYING TO REPROGRAM "PRESET 2". WITHOUT WARNING, AT 65MPH ON A BUSY ROAD, I ABRUPTLY LOST POWER AND COULD NOT MAINTAIN SPEED OR ACCELERATE. I ALSO EXPERIENCED ER...

Oct 24, 2011 Electrical System 119,494 mi

IT STARTED WITH MY DRIVER SIDE WINDOW WORKING ERRATICALLY. SIMULTANEOUSLY, THE BUTTONS ON MY RADIO QUIT WORKING, ALTHOUGH IT RANDOMLY KEPT TRYING TO REPROGRAM "PRESET 2". WITHOUT WARNING, AT 65MPH ON A BUSY ROAD, I ABRUPTLY LOST POWER AND COULD NOT MAINTAIN SPEED OR ACCELERATE. I ALSO EXPERIENCED ER...

Oct 21, 2011 Power Train 90,000 mi

TRANSMISSION WARNING LIGHT APPEARED WHILE ON VACATION. STOPPED AT A DEALER SAID WE WERE OK TO CONTINUE. CAR HAS FELT WEIRD SINCE. AUTO SHOP JUST TOLD US WE NEED A NEW TRANSMISSION. *TR

Oct 21, 2011 Power Train 90,000 mi

TRANSMISSION WARNING LIGHT APPEARED WHILE ON VACATION. STOPPED AT A DEALER SAID WE WERE OK TO CONTINUE. CAR HAS FELT WEIRD SINCE. AUTO SHOP JUST TOLD US WE NEED A NEW TRANSMISSION. *TR

Oct 15, 2011 Power Train 130,000 mi

GOING TO WORK WITH MY KIDS IN THE CAR 2004 FREESTAR. GOING TO DROP THEM OFF AT FAMILY'S HOUSE WENT TO GIVE GAS LOST ALL POWER NO WARNING NO INDICATION THERE WAS A PROBLEM COASTING IN MIDDLE OF MAIN ROAD VERY LUCKY ITS A BUSY ROAD COULD HAVE BEEN BAD. NEEDS TO BE SOLVED BEFORE THERE IS A FATALITY. NO...

Oct 15, 2011 Power Train 130,000 mi

GOING TO WORK WITH MY KIDS IN THE CAR 2004 FREESTAR. GOING TO DROP THEM OFF AT FAMILY'S HOUSE WENT TO GIVE GAS LOST ALL POWER NO WARNING NO INDICATION THERE WAS A PROBLEM COASTING IN MIDDLE OF MAIN ROAD VERY LUCKY ITS A BUSY ROAD COULD HAVE BEEN BAD. NEEDS TO BE SOLVED BEFORE THERE IS A FATALITY. NO...

Oct 12, 2011 Power Train

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND THE VEHICLE DROPPED OUT OF GEAR AND LOSS ACCELERATION. IT WOULD NOT GO BACK INTO GEAR. *KB

Oct 12, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND THE VEHICLE DROPPED OUT OF GEAR AND LOSS ACCELERATION. IT WOULD NOT GO BACK INTO GEAR. *KB

Oct 12, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND THE VEHICLE DROPPED OUT OF GEAR AND LOSS ACCELERATION. IT WOULD NOT GO BACK INTO GEAR. *KB

Oct 12, 2011 Power Train 94,000 mi

2004 FORD FREESTAR LOST ALL ACCELERATION AND STOPPED ON MAJOR ROADWAY. NO PREVIOUS SIGNS OF TROUBLE FROM TRANSMISSION. CLASS ACTION FILED IN US DISTRICT COURT AUGUST 2010 DECLARING FAULTY MANUFACTURING. FORD REFUSING TO REPAIR WITHOUT FULL PAYMENT OF $3200. CURRENT MILEAGE 94,000. HOW MANY MUST GET ...

Oct 12, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 94,000 mi

2004 FORD FREESTAR LOST ALL ACCELERATION AND STOPPED ON MAJOR ROADWAY. NO PREVIOUS SIGNS OF TROUBLE FROM TRANSMISSION. CLASS ACTION FILED IN US DISTRICT COURT AUGUST 2010 DECLARING FAULTY MANUFACTURING. FORD REFUSING TO REPAIR WITHOUT FULL PAYMENT OF $3200. CURRENT MILEAGE 94,000. HOW MANY MUST GET ...

Oct 12, 2011 Power Train

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND THE VEHICLE DROPPED OUT OF GEAR AND LOSS ACCELERATION. IT WOULD NOT GO BACK INTO GEAR. *KB

Oct 12, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND THE VEHICLE DROPPED OUT OF GEAR AND LOSS ACCELERATION. IT WOULD NOT GO BACK INTO GEAR. *KB

Oct 12, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND THE VEHICLE DROPPED OUT OF GEAR AND LOSS ACCELERATION. IT WOULD NOT GO BACK INTO GEAR. *KB

Oct 12, 2011 Power Train 94,000 mi

2004 FORD FREESTAR LOST ALL ACCELERATION AND STOPPED ON MAJOR ROADWAY. NO PREVIOUS SIGNS OF TROUBLE FROM TRANSMISSION. CLASS ACTION FILED IN US DISTRICT COURT AUGUST 2010 DECLARING FAULTY MANUFACTURING. FORD REFUSING TO REPAIR WITHOUT FULL PAYMENT OF $3200. CURRENT MILEAGE 94,000. HOW MANY MUST GET ...

Oct 12, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 94,000 mi

2004 FORD FREESTAR LOST ALL ACCELERATION AND STOPPED ON MAJOR ROADWAY. NO PREVIOUS SIGNS OF TROUBLE FROM TRANSMISSION. CLASS ACTION FILED IN US DISTRICT COURT AUGUST 2010 DECLARING FAULTY MANUFACTURING. FORD REFUSING TO REPAIR WITHOUT FULL PAYMENT OF $3200. CURRENT MILEAGE 94,000. HOW MANY MUST GET ...

Oct 9, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 88,000 mi

TRANSMISSION ISSUES HAD TO BE REPLACE, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WILL NOT TURN OFF. I HAVE READ MANY REPORTS ONLINE ABOUT ISSUES WITH THE TRANSMISSION IN THE 2004 FORD FREESTAR, SENSOR LIGHT ISSUES, TRACKING LIGHT ISSUES. NO WARNING TRANSMISSION JUST DIED 200 MILES FROM HOME. *TR

Oct 9, 2011 Power Train 88,000 mi

TRANSMISSION ISSUES HAD TO BE REPLACE, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WILL NOT TURN OFF. I HAVE READ MANY REPORTS ONLINE ABOUT ISSUES WITH THE TRANSMISSION IN THE 2004 FORD FREESTAR, SENSOR LIGHT ISSUES, TRACKING LIGHT ISSUES. NO WARNING TRANSMISSION JUST DIED 200 MILES FROM HOME. *TR

Oct 9, 2011 Electrical System 88,000 mi

TRANSMISSION ISSUES HAD TO BE REPLACE, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WILL NOT TURN OFF. I HAVE READ MANY REPORTS ONLINE ABOUT ISSUES WITH THE TRANSMISSION IN THE 2004 FORD FREESTAR, SENSOR LIGHT ISSUES, TRACKING LIGHT ISSUES. NO WARNING TRANSMISSION JUST DIED 200 MILES FROM HOME. *TR

Oct 9, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 88,000 mi

TRANSMISSION ISSUES HAD TO BE REPLACE, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WILL NOT TURN OFF. I HAVE READ MANY REPORTS ONLINE ABOUT ISSUES WITH THE TRANSMISSION IN THE 2004 FORD FREESTAR, SENSOR LIGHT ISSUES, TRACKING LIGHT ISSUES. NO WARNING TRANSMISSION JUST DIED 200 MILES FROM HOME. *TR

Oct 9, 2011 Power Train 88,000 mi

TRANSMISSION ISSUES HAD TO BE REPLACE, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WILL NOT TURN OFF. I HAVE READ MANY REPORTS ONLINE ABOUT ISSUES WITH THE TRANSMISSION IN THE 2004 FORD FREESTAR, SENSOR LIGHT ISSUES, TRACKING LIGHT ISSUES. NO WARNING TRANSMISSION JUST DIED 200 MILES FROM HOME. *TR

Oct 9, 2011 Electrical System 88,000 mi

TRANSMISSION ISSUES HAD TO BE REPLACE, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WILL NOT TURN OFF. I HAVE READ MANY REPORTS ONLINE ABOUT ISSUES WITH THE TRANSMISSION IN THE 2004 FORD FREESTAR, SENSOR LIGHT ISSUES, TRACKING LIGHT ISSUES. NO WARNING TRANSMISSION JUST DIED 200 MILES FROM HOME. *TR

Oct 6, 2011 Power Train 82,682 mi

MY WIFE WAS DRIVING THE VAN WHEN THE TRANSMISSION GAVE OUT, NO PROPULSION BUT MOTOR STILL RUNNING, AND IT COASTED TO A STOP. ONLY SHE AND I (DRIVING INSTRUCTOR AND SAFETY OFFICER) HAVE CAREFULLY DRIVEN AND MAINTAINED THIS VEHICLE SINCE IT WAS FACTORY ORDERED AND DELIVERED FROM THE DEALER IN 2004. ...

Oct 6, 2011 Power Train 82,682 mi

MY WIFE WAS DRIVING THE VAN WHEN THE TRANSMISSION GAVE OUT, NO PROPULSION BUT MOTOR STILL RUNNING, AND IT COASTED TO A STOP. ONLY SHE AND I (DRIVING INSTRUCTOR AND SAFETY OFFICER) HAVE CAREFULLY DRIVEN AND MAINTAINED THIS VEHICLE SINCE IT WAS FACTORY ORDERED AND DELIVERED FROM THE DEALER IN 2004. ...

Oct 4, 2011 Electrical System 66,000 mi

THE VAN BEGAN TO JERK AND LOSE POWER. I WAS ABLE TO MAKE IT HOME AND WAS TOLD THAT THE PCM WAS WET. I CONTACTED THE FORD DEALERSHIP WHERE I PURCHASED THE VAN AND LEARNED ABOUT THE SERVICE BULLETIN. I EMAILED FORD AND WAS TOLD THERE WAS NO RECALL AND I WOULD NEED TO FIX THIS ISSUE MYSELF. *TR

Oct 4, 2011 Electrical System 66,000 mi

THE VAN BEGAN TO JERK AND LOSE POWER. I WAS ABLE TO MAKE IT HOME AND WAS TOLD THAT THE PCM WAS WET. I CONTACTED THE FORD DEALERSHIP WHERE I PURCHASED THE VAN AND LEARNED ABOUT THE SERVICE BULLETIN. I EMAILED FORD AND WAS TOLD THERE WAS NO RECALL AND I WOULD NEED TO FIX THIS ISSUE MYSELF. *TR

Oct 3, 2011 Power Train 112,000 mi

I HAVE A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. I WAS ON MY WAY TO THE STORE WITH MY 2 YOUNG SONS. I STOPPED AT THE STOP SIGN AND WHEN I WENT TO TURN, I LOST ANY POWER THAT I HAD, WITHOUT ANY WARNING MY TRANSMISSION WENT. I DIDN'T HAVE 1ST, 3RD OR REVERSE, I HAD TO GET MY VAN TOWED HOME ARRANGE FOR A RIDE. THIS IS VER...

Oct 3, 2011 Power Train 112,000 mi

I HAVE A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. I WAS ON MY WAY TO THE STORE WITH MY 2 YOUNG SONS. I STOPPED AT THE STOP SIGN AND WHEN I WENT TO TURN, I LOST ANY POWER THAT I HAD, WITHOUT ANY WARNING MY TRANSMISSION WENT. I DIDN'T HAVE 1ST, 3RD OR REVERSE, I HAD TO GET MY VAN TOWED HOME ARRANGE FOR A RIDE. THIS IS VER...

Sep 29, 2011 Power Train 89,966 mi

2004 FORD FREESTAR TRANSMISSION QUIT FOR NO REASON WHILE DRIVING , JUST CUT OUT WHILE TRAVELING 25 MPH UP A HILL IN HEAVY TRAFFIC. *TT

Sep 29, 2011 Power Train 89,966 mi

2004 FORD FREESTAR TRANSMISSION QUIT FOR NO REASON WHILE DRIVING , JUST CUT OUT WHILE TRAVELING 25 MPH UP A HILL IN HEAVY TRAFFIC. *TT

Sep 28, 2011 Power Train

TRANSMISSION WENT OUT. *TT

Sep 28, 2011 Power Train

TRANSMISSION WENT OUT. *TT

Sep 27, 2011 Electrical System 105,000 mi

THE MAIN ENGINE COMPUTER (ECM, PCM, AKA EEC) CONSTANTLY GETS WET DUE TO A DESIGN FLAW. WATER DRIPS DOWN ON THE COMPUTER AND WILL CAUSE THE ENGINE JUST TO DIE WHILE DRIVING THE CAR ON THE HIGHWAY. THIS CAUSES A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION! *TT

Sep 27, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 105,000 mi

THE MAIN ENGINE COMPUTER (ECM, PCM, AKA EEC) CONSTANTLY GETS WET DUE TO A DESIGN FLAW. WATER DRIPS DOWN ON THE COMPUTER AND WILL CAUSE THE ENGINE JUST TO DIE WHILE DRIVING THE CAR ON THE HIGHWAY. THIS CAUSES A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION! *TT

Sep 27, 2011 Power Train 80,000 mi

ENGINE MISFIRES, WILL NOT GO INTO GEAR, NOR MOVE, SOMETIMES DRIVEING DOWN THE ROAD ENGINE WILL SHUT OFF, FORD DEALER TOLD US THE TRANSMISSION WAS BAD, I TOOK VAN TO ANOTHER REPAIR SHOP, THEY FOUND WATER IN THE PCM, REPLACED PCM, COST 1300 DOLLARS, AND STILL HAVE SAME PROBLEM EVERY TIME IT RAINS. *T...

Sep 27, 2011 Electrical System 105,000 mi

THE MAIN ENGINE COMPUTER (ECM, PCM, AKA EEC) CONSTANTLY GETS WET DUE TO A DESIGN FLAW. WATER DRIPS DOWN ON THE COMPUTER AND WILL CAUSE THE ENGINE JUST TO DIE WHILE DRIVING THE CAR ON THE HIGHWAY. THIS CAUSES A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION! *TT

Sep 27, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 105,000 mi

THE MAIN ENGINE COMPUTER (ECM, PCM, AKA EEC) CONSTANTLY GETS WET DUE TO A DESIGN FLAW. WATER DRIPS DOWN ON THE COMPUTER AND WILL CAUSE THE ENGINE JUST TO DIE WHILE DRIVING THE CAR ON THE HIGHWAY. THIS CAUSES A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION! *TT

Sep 27, 2011 Power Train 80,000 mi

ENGINE MISFIRES, WILL NOT GO INTO GEAR, NOR MOVE, SOMETIMES DRIVEING DOWN THE ROAD ENGINE WILL SHUT OFF, FORD DEALER TOLD US THE TRANSMISSION WAS BAD, I TOOK VAN TO ANOTHER REPAIR SHOP, THEY FOUND WATER IN THE PCM, REPLACED PCM, COST 1300 DOLLARS, AND STILL HAVE SAME PROBLEM EVERY TIME IT RAINS. *T...

Sep 23, 2011 Power Train 100,553 mi

2004 FORD FREESTAR RPM'S 3000 AT IDLE. DIAGNOSED AS WATER INTRUSION IN ORIGINAL PCM (POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE) IN APRIL OF 2011. WATER INTRUSION OCCURRED ON REPLACEMENT PCM AS WELL WITHIN 3 MONTHS BECAUSE RAIN KIT PER SERVICE BULLETIN ( # TSB-06-14-10) WAS NOT INSTALLED AT THE FORD DEALER. SECOND I...

Sep 23, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 100,553 mi

2004 FORD FREESTAR RPM'S 3000 AT IDLE. DIAGNOSED AS WATER INTRUSION IN ORIGINAL PCM (POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE) IN APRIL OF 2011. WATER INTRUSION OCCURRED ON REPLACEMENT PCM AS WELL WITHIN 3 MONTHS BECAUSE RAIN KIT PER SERVICE BULLETIN ( # TSB-06-14-10) WAS NOT INSTALLED AT THE FORD DEALER. SECOND I...

Sep 23, 2011 Electrical System 100,553 mi

2004 FORD FREESTAR RPM'S 3000 AT IDLE. DIAGNOSED AS WATER INTRUSION IN ORIGINAL PCM (POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE) IN APRIL OF 2011. WATER INTRUSION OCCURRED ON REPLACEMENT PCM AS WELL WITHIN 3 MONTHS BECAUSE RAIN KIT PER SERVICE BULLETIN ( # TSB-06-14-10) WAS NOT INSTALLED AT THE FORD DEALER. SECOND I...

Sep 23, 2011 Power Train 140,002 mi

PULLING AWAY FROM A STOP SIGN ON A BUSY TWO LANE HIGHWAY, VEHICLE STOP ACCELERATING AND ENGINE REVVED FREELY. NO SHOULDER AND VEHICLE COULD NOT MOVE UNDER OWN POWER. PULLED OVER A LITTLE BUT VEHICLE WAS STILL IN LANE OF TRAVEL, AT NIGHT, WITH NO STREET LIGHTS AND SMALL CHILDREN IN CAR! *TR

Sep 23, 2011 Power Train 100,553 mi

2004 FORD FREESTAR RPM'S 3000 AT IDLE. DIAGNOSED AS WATER INTRUSION IN ORIGINAL PCM (POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE) IN APRIL OF 2011. WATER INTRUSION OCCURRED ON REPLACEMENT PCM AS WELL WITHIN 3 MONTHS BECAUSE RAIN KIT PER SERVICE BULLETIN ( # TSB-06-14-10) WAS NOT INSTALLED AT THE FORD DEALER. SECOND I...

Sep 23, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 100,553 mi

2004 FORD FREESTAR RPM'S 3000 AT IDLE. DIAGNOSED AS WATER INTRUSION IN ORIGINAL PCM (POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE) IN APRIL OF 2011. WATER INTRUSION OCCURRED ON REPLACEMENT PCM AS WELL WITHIN 3 MONTHS BECAUSE RAIN KIT PER SERVICE BULLETIN ( # TSB-06-14-10) WAS NOT INSTALLED AT THE FORD DEALER. SECOND I...

Sep 23, 2011 Electrical System 100,553 mi

2004 FORD FREESTAR RPM'S 3000 AT IDLE. DIAGNOSED AS WATER INTRUSION IN ORIGINAL PCM (POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE) IN APRIL OF 2011. WATER INTRUSION OCCURRED ON REPLACEMENT PCM AS WELL WITHIN 3 MONTHS BECAUSE RAIN KIT PER SERVICE BULLETIN ( # TSB-06-14-10) WAS NOT INSTALLED AT THE FORD DEALER. SECOND I...

Sep 23, 2011 Power Train 140,002 mi

PULLING AWAY FROM A STOP SIGN ON A BUSY TWO LANE HIGHWAY, VEHICLE STOP ACCELERATING AND ENGINE REVVED FREELY. NO SHOULDER AND VEHICLE COULD NOT MOVE UNDER OWN POWER. PULLED OVER A LITTLE BUT VEHICLE WAS STILL IN LANE OF TRAVEL, AT NIGHT, WITH NO STREET LIGHTS AND SMALL CHILDREN IN CAR! *TR

Sep 19, 2011 Power Train 78,000 mi

MY HUSBAND WAS DRIVING ON A 4 LANE HWY IN PENSACOLA, FL WHEN MY 2004 FORD FREESTAR SUDDENLY STOPPED PULLING. NO FORWARD, NO BACKWARDS, NEUTRAL, NOTHING AND THE RPMS WENT EXTREMELY HIGH. ZERO WARNINGS, AND IN HEAVY RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC. IT IS ONLY DUE TO MY HUSBANDS RACE CAR DRIVING EXPERIENCE AND QUICK...

Sep 19, 2011 Electrical System 78,000 mi

MY HUSBAND WAS DRIVING ON A 4 LANE HWY IN PENSACOLA, FL WHEN MY 2004 FORD FREESTAR SUDDENLY STOPPED PULLING. NO FORWARD, NO BACKWARDS, NEUTRAL, NOTHING AND THE RPMS WENT EXTREMELY HIGH. ZERO WARNINGS, AND IN HEAVY RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC. IT IS ONLY DUE TO MY HUSBANDS RACE CAR DRIVING EXPERIENCE AND QUICK...

Sep 19, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 78,000 mi

MY HUSBAND WAS DRIVING ON A 4 LANE HWY IN PENSACOLA, FL WHEN MY 2004 FORD FREESTAR SUDDENLY STOPPED PULLING. NO FORWARD, NO BACKWARDS, NEUTRAL, NOTHING AND THE RPMS WENT EXTREMELY HIGH. ZERO WARNINGS, AND IN HEAVY RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC. IT IS ONLY DUE TO MY HUSBANDS RACE CAR DRIVING EXPERIENCE AND QUICK...

Sep 19, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 78,000 mi

MY HUSBAND WAS DRIVING ON A 4 LANE HWY IN PENSACOLA, FL WHEN MY 2004 FORD FREESTAR SUDDENLY STOPPED PULLING. NO FORWARD, NO BACKWARDS, NEUTRAL, NOTHING AND THE RPMS WENT EXTREMELY HIGH. ZERO WARNINGS, AND IN HEAVY RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC. IT IS ONLY DUE TO MY HUSBANDS RACE CAR DRIVING EXPERIENCE AND QUICK...

Sep 19, 2011 Power Train 78,000 mi

MY HUSBAND WAS DRIVING ON A 4 LANE HWY IN PENSACOLA, FL WHEN MY 2004 FORD FREESTAR SUDDENLY STOPPED PULLING. NO FORWARD, NO BACKWARDS, NEUTRAL, NOTHING AND THE RPMS WENT EXTREMELY HIGH. ZERO WARNINGS, AND IN HEAVY RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC. IT IS ONLY DUE TO MY HUSBANDS RACE CAR DRIVING EXPERIENCE AND QUICK...

Sep 19, 2011 Electrical System 78,000 mi

MY HUSBAND WAS DRIVING ON A 4 LANE HWY IN PENSACOLA, FL WHEN MY 2004 FORD FREESTAR SUDDENLY STOPPED PULLING. NO FORWARD, NO BACKWARDS, NEUTRAL, NOTHING AND THE RPMS WENT EXTREMELY HIGH. ZERO WARNINGS, AND IN HEAVY RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC. IT IS ONLY DUE TO MY HUSBANDS RACE CAR DRIVING EXPERIENCE AND QUICK...

Sep 19, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 78,000 mi

MY HUSBAND WAS DRIVING ON A 4 LANE HWY IN PENSACOLA, FL WHEN MY 2004 FORD FREESTAR SUDDENLY STOPPED PULLING. NO FORWARD, NO BACKWARDS, NEUTRAL, NOTHING AND THE RPMS WENT EXTREMELY HIGH. ZERO WARNINGS, AND IN HEAVY RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC. IT IS ONLY DUE TO MY HUSBANDS RACE CAR DRIVING EXPERIENCE AND QUICK...

Sep 19, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 78,000 mi

MY HUSBAND WAS DRIVING ON A 4 LANE HWY IN PENSACOLA, FL WHEN MY 2004 FORD FREESTAR SUDDENLY STOPPED PULLING. NO FORWARD, NO BACKWARDS, NEUTRAL, NOTHING AND THE RPMS WENT EXTREMELY HIGH. ZERO WARNINGS, AND IN HEAVY RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC. IT IS ONLY DUE TO MY HUSBANDS RACE CAR DRIVING EXPERIENCE AND QUICK...

Sep 12, 2011 Power Train 53,000 mi

2004 FORD FREESTAR WAS DRIVING HOME ON A RESIDENTIAL STREET CAME TO A STOP AND WENT TO TAKE OFF FROM STOP SIGN AND ALL THAT HAPPENED WAS THE RPMS INCREASED AND THE CAR ROLLED OUT IN THE INTERSECTION. THIS WAS AT 10PM AND I HAD A NEWBORN BABY IN THE VAN I PUSHED THE VAN OUT OF THE WAY AND WE WALKED T...

Sep 12, 2011 Structure 46,000 mi

DRIVERS SIDE FRONT DOOR WILL NOT CLOSE. EXERCISED ALL LOCKS OPEN AND CLOSED MULTIPLE TIMES, BUT DOOR WILL NOT LATCH CLOSED. MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE. *TR

Sep 12, 2011 Power Train 53,000 mi

2004 FORD FREESTAR WAS DRIVING HOME ON A RESIDENTIAL STREET CAME TO A STOP AND WENT TO TAKE OFF FROM STOP SIGN AND ALL THAT HAPPENED WAS THE RPMS INCREASED AND THE CAR ROLLED OUT IN THE INTERSECTION. THIS WAS AT 10PM AND I HAD A NEWBORN BABY IN THE VAN I PUSHED THE VAN OUT OF THE WAY AND WE WALKED T...

Sep 12, 2011 Structure 46,000 mi

DRIVERS SIDE FRONT DOOR WILL NOT CLOSE. EXERCISED ALL LOCKS OPEN AND CLOSED MULTIPLE TIMES, BUT DOOR WILL NOT LATCH CLOSED. MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE. *TR

Sep 9, 2011 Power Train 93,646 mi

TRANMISSION GRINDING AND LOSS OF POWER... *TR

Sep 9, 2011 Power Train 93,646 mi

TRANMISSION GRINDING AND LOSS OF POWER... *TR

Sep 8, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages

LETTER FROM SENATOR GRASSLEY ON BEHALF OF CONSTITUENT PROBLEM WITH THE LOCKING MECHANISM FOR REAR SEAT OF HIS 2004 FORD FREESTAR *TGW THE LOCKING MECHANISM FOR THE REAR SEAT RUSTED FROM THE INSIDE.*JB

Sep 8, 2011 Seats

LETTER FROM SENATOR GRASSLEY ON BEHALF OF CONSTITUENT PROBLEM WITH THE LOCKING MECHANISM FOR REAR SEAT OF HIS 2004 FORD FREESTAR *TGW THE LOCKING MECHANISM FOR THE REAR SEAT RUSTED FROM THE INSIDE.*JB

Sep 8, 2011 Power Train 69,000 mi

WE PURCHASED A 04 FORD FREESTAR IN FEBRUARY 2009 THOUGHT WE WERE GETTING A GREAT DEAL. IN OCTOBER OF 2009 WE HAD TO PUT A REBUILT TRANSMISSION IN IT THANK GOD IT WAS COVERED UNDER A WARRANTY WE PURCHASED WITH THE USED CAR COMPANY. IN MAY OF 2011 GUESS WHAT SAME PROBLEM AND THIS TIME NEEDED A BRAND...

Sep 8, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages

LETTER FROM SENATOR GRASSLEY ON BEHALF OF CONSTITUENT PROBLEM WITH THE LOCKING MECHANISM FOR REAR SEAT OF HIS 2004 FORD FREESTAR *TGW THE LOCKING MECHANISM FOR THE REAR SEAT RUSTED FROM THE INSIDE.*JB

Sep 8, 2011 Seats

LETTER FROM SENATOR GRASSLEY ON BEHALF OF CONSTITUENT PROBLEM WITH THE LOCKING MECHANISM FOR REAR SEAT OF HIS 2004 FORD FREESTAR *TGW THE LOCKING MECHANISM FOR THE REAR SEAT RUSTED FROM THE INSIDE.*JB

Sep 8, 2011 Power Train 69,000 mi

WE PURCHASED A 04 FORD FREESTAR IN FEBRUARY 2009 THOUGHT WE WERE GETTING A GREAT DEAL. IN OCTOBER OF 2009 WE HAD TO PUT A REBUILT TRANSMISSION IN IT THANK GOD IT WAS COVERED UNDER A WARRANTY WE PURCHASED WITH THE USED CAR COMPANY. IN MAY OF 2011 GUESS WHAT SAME PROBLEM AND THIS TIME NEEDED A BRAND...

Sep 7, 2011 Power Train 70,458 mi

JUST EXITED INTERSTATE, VAN SIMPLY STOPPED MOVING FORWARD, NEEDED TO REPLACE TRANSMISSION SPLINE, COST 1385.76 PLUS TOWING. FRONT WINDOW ALSO STOPPED WORKING, VARIOUS ELECTRIC PROBLEMS INCLUDING BATTERY DRAINING FOR NO REASON, LOCKS WORK SPORADICALLY, DAMP WEATHER CAUSES PROBLEMS WITH ELECTRICAL, CH...

Sep 7, 2011 Electrical System 70,458 mi

JUST EXITED INTERSTATE, VAN SIMPLY STOPPED MOVING FORWARD, NEEDED TO REPLACE TRANSMISSION SPLINE, COST 1385.76 PLUS TOWING. FRONT WINDOW ALSO STOPPED WORKING, VARIOUS ELECTRIC PROBLEMS INCLUDING BATTERY DRAINING FOR NO REASON, LOCKS WORK SPORADICALLY, DAMP WEATHER CAUSES PROBLEMS WITH ELECTRICAL, CH...

Sep 7, 2011 Power Train 70,458 mi

JUST EXITED INTERSTATE, VAN SIMPLY STOPPED MOVING FORWARD, NEEDED TO REPLACE TRANSMISSION SPLINE, COST 1385.76 PLUS TOWING. FRONT WINDOW ALSO STOPPED WORKING, VARIOUS ELECTRIC PROBLEMS INCLUDING BATTERY DRAINING FOR NO REASON, LOCKS WORK SPORADICALLY, DAMP WEATHER CAUSES PROBLEMS WITH ELECTRICAL, CH...

Sep 7, 2011 Electrical System 70,458 mi

JUST EXITED INTERSTATE, VAN SIMPLY STOPPED MOVING FORWARD, NEEDED TO REPLACE TRANSMISSION SPLINE, COST 1385.76 PLUS TOWING. FRONT WINDOW ALSO STOPPED WORKING, VARIOUS ELECTRIC PROBLEMS INCLUDING BATTERY DRAINING FOR NO REASON, LOCKS WORK SPORADICALLY, DAMP WEATHER CAUSES PROBLEMS WITH ELECTRICAL, CH...

Sep 6, 2011 Power Train 86,211 mi

TRANSMISSION WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING. THANKFULLY WE WERE NOT ON THE HIGHWAY. NO GRINDING OR SLIPPING, THE ENGINE JUST REVVED AND WOULD VEHICLE WOULD NOT MOVE. HAD 3 CHILDREN IN THE CAR AT THE TIME. VERY DANGEROUS TO TRUST THIS CAR. GOT THE CAR TO A PARKING LOT, NOW IT HAS BEEN TOWED TO A MECHANI...

Sep 6, 2011 Electrical System 86,211 mi

TRANSMISSION WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING. THANKFULLY WE WERE NOT ON THE HIGHWAY. NO GRINDING OR SLIPPING, THE ENGINE JUST REVVED AND WOULD VEHICLE WOULD NOT MOVE. HAD 3 CHILDREN IN THE CAR AT THE TIME. VERY DANGEROUS TO TRUST THIS CAR. GOT THE CAR TO A PARKING LOT, NOW IT HAS BEEN TOWED TO A MECHANI...

Sep 6, 2011 Unknown Or Other 86,211 mi

TRANSMISSION WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING. THANKFULLY WE WERE NOT ON THE HIGHWAY. NO GRINDING OR SLIPPING, THE ENGINE JUST REVVED AND WOULD VEHICLE WOULD NOT MOVE. HAD 3 CHILDREN IN THE CAR AT THE TIME. VERY DANGEROUS TO TRUST THIS CAR. GOT THE CAR TO A PARKING LOT, NOW IT HAS BEEN TOWED TO A MECHANI...

Sep 6, 2011 Power Train 75,381 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THERE WAS AN INCREASE IN ENGINE RPMS. THE VEHICLE RECEIVED NO RESPONSE FROM THE TRANSMISSION AND SLOWLY DECELERATED. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THE VEHICLE WITH A FAULTY TORQUE CONVERTER AND ADVISED HAVING IT REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WA...

Sep 6, 2011 Power Train 104,997 mi

DRIVING AT FREEWAY SPEED (65MPH) THE TRANSMISSION LOST POWER. VEHICLE WILL NOT ENGAGE IN DRIVE OR REVERSE. COASTED TO SHOULDER OF THE FREEWAY AND HAD TO GET A TOW TRUCK. TRANSMISSION NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AT A COST OF OVER 3,000.00 DOLLARS. NHTSA INVESTIGATION NUMBER EA09016. *TR

Sep 6, 2011 Power Train 101,468 mi

AS I STARTED CROSSING A 5 LANE INTERSECTION TO TURN ON A SIDE STREET, THE VAN LOST ALL DRIVE POWER. MOTOR WAS STILL RUNNING. HAD TO AVOID CROSS TRAFFIC COMING AT ME AS I SLOWLY GLIDED THROUGH THE INTERSECTION TO FIND A SAFE PLACE TO STOP. HAD THE VEHICLE REPAIRED AND IT WAS A BAD TORQUE CONVERTER...

Sep 6, 2011 Power Train 86,211 mi

TRANSMISSION WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING. THANKFULLY WE WERE NOT ON THE HIGHWAY. NO GRINDING OR SLIPPING, THE ENGINE JUST REVVED AND WOULD VEHICLE WOULD NOT MOVE. HAD 3 CHILDREN IN THE CAR AT THE TIME. VERY DANGEROUS TO TRUST THIS CAR. GOT THE CAR TO A PARKING LOT, NOW IT HAS BEEN TOWED TO A MECHANI...

Sep 6, 2011 Electrical System 86,211 mi

TRANSMISSION WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING. THANKFULLY WE WERE NOT ON THE HIGHWAY. NO GRINDING OR SLIPPING, THE ENGINE JUST REVVED AND WOULD VEHICLE WOULD NOT MOVE. HAD 3 CHILDREN IN THE CAR AT THE TIME. VERY DANGEROUS TO TRUST THIS CAR. GOT THE CAR TO A PARKING LOT, NOW IT HAS BEEN TOWED TO A MECHANI...

Sep 6, 2011 Unknown Or Other 86,211 mi

TRANSMISSION WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING. THANKFULLY WE WERE NOT ON THE HIGHWAY. NO GRINDING OR SLIPPING, THE ENGINE JUST REVVED AND WOULD VEHICLE WOULD NOT MOVE. HAD 3 CHILDREN IN THE CAR AT THE TIME. VERY DANGEROUS TO TRUST THIS CAR. GOT THE CAR TO A PARKING LOT, NOW IT HAS BEEN TOWED TO A MECHANI...

Sep 6, 2011 Power Train 75,381 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THERE WAS AN INCREASE IN ENGINE RPMS. THE VEHICLE RECEIVED NO RESPONSE FROM THE TRANSMISSION AND SLOWLY DECELERATED. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THE VEHICLE WITH A FAULTY TORQUE CONVERTER AND ADVISED HAVING IT REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WA...

Sep 6, 2011 Power Train 104,997 mi

DRIVING AT FREEWAY SPEED (65MPH) THE TRANSMISSION LOST POWER. VEHICLE WILL NOT ENGAGE IN DRIVE OR REVERSE. COASTED TO SHOULDER OF THE FREEWAY AND HAD TO GET A TOW TRUCK. TRANSMISSION NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AT A COST OF OVER 3,000.00 DOLLARS. NHTSA INVESTIGATION NUMBER EA09016. *TR

Sep 6, 2011 Power Train 101,468 mi

AS I STARTED CROSSING A 5 LANE INTERSECTION TO TURN ON A SIDE STREET, THE VAN LOST ALL DRIVE POWER. MOTOR WAS STILL RUNNING. HAD TO AVOID CROSS TRAFFIC COMING AT ME AS I SLOWLY GLIDED THROUGH THE INTERSECTION TO FIND A SAFE PLACE TO STOP. HAD THE VEHICLE REPAIRED AND IT WAS A BAD TORQUE CONVERTER...

Sep 3, 2011 Power Train 101,000 mi

DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AT 15 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION FAILS. COST $3700 TO FIX. THE NEW TRANSMISSION STINKS. NOTHING IS RIGHT ABOUT THIS CAR. ONE PIECE FALLS OFF AFTER ANOTHER. NICKEL AND DIMING ME TO DEATH! *TR

Sep 3, 2011 Power Train 101,000 mi

DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AT 15 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION FAILS. COST $3700 TO FIX. THE NEW TRANSMISSION STINKS. NOTHING IS RIGHT ABOUT THIS CAR. ONE PIECE FALLS OFF AFTER ANOTHER. NICKEL AND DIMING ME TO DEATH! *TR

Sep 2, 2011 Power Train 73,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH MY VAN'S TRANSMISSION STOPPED WORKING AS IF IT WAS IN NEUTRAL, BUT IT WAS IN DRIVE. WHILE HITTING THE GAS THE RPM'S INCREASE BUT THE VAN DOES NOT MOVE. THE ROAD WAS CROWDED AND I WAS ALMOST REAR ENDED DUE TO THE LOSS OF POWER. SEVERAL CARS HAD TO HONK AND SLAM ON THEIR BRA...

Sep 2, 2011 Power Train 73,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH MY VAN'S TRANSMISSION STOPPED WORKING AS IF IT WAS IN NEUTRAL, BUT IT WAS IN DRIVE. WHILE HITTING THE GAS THE RPM'S INCREASE BUT THE VAN DOES NOT MOVE. THE ROAD WAS CROWDED AND I WAS ALMOST REAR ENDED DUE TO THE LOSS OF POWER. SEVERAL CARS HAD TO HONK AND SLAM ON THEIR BRA...

Aug 31, 2011 Power Train

I PURCHASED A USED 2004 FORD FREESTAR IN FEBRUARY OF 2010. THE VAN RAN FINE FOR THE FIRST 90 DAYS. AS SOON AS IT HIT 100 DAYS, MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WENT ON AND THE VAN HAS BEEN REPAIR 3 TIMES SINCE THEN, MISFIRED CYLINDER, REPLACED FUEL INJECTOR. NOW THE MECHANIC TOLD ME THAT THE TRANSMISSION NE...

Aug 31, 2011 Power Train

I PURCHASED A USED 2004 FORD FREESTAR IN FEBRUARY OF 2010. THE VAN RAN FINE FOR THE FIRST 90 DAYS. AS SOON AS IT HIT 100 DAYS, MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WENT ON AND THE VAN HAS BEEN REPAIR 3 TIMES SINCE THEN, MISFIRED CYLINDER, REPLACED FUEL INJECTOR. NOW THE MECHANIC TOLD ME THAT THE TRANSMISSION NE...

Aug 30, 2011 Power Train 130,000 mi

TRANSMISSION WENT OUT IN MY 2004 FORD FREESTAR WE WHERE DRIVING ON FREEWAY AT 65 MPH AND THE TRANSMISSION WENT TO 6000 RPMS THE REPAIR SHOP SAID IT WAS MOST LIKELY THE TORQUE CONVERTER BECAUSE OF THE WAY IT HAPPENED. PLEASE HELP WE DON'T HAVE THAT TYPE OF MONEY. *TR

Aug 30, 2011 Power Train 86,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH WITH THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL ENGAGED, WHEN THE TRANSMISSION FAILED TO RESPOND. SUDDENLY THE ENGINE RMPS BEGAN TO INCREASE. THE VEHICLE WAS COASTED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF. AFTER ...

Aug 30, 2011 Power Train 60,600 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT MERGED THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WHERE IT WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND ADVISED THAT THE PUMP SHAFT AND SEAL AND THE TORQUE CONVERTER WOULD N...

Aug 30, 2011 Power Train

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD VIOLENTLY JERK WHEN ATTEMPTING TO UP SHIFT OR DOWNSHIFT BETWEEN GEARS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO INFORMED THE CONTACT TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE HOWEV...

Aug 30, 2011 Power Train 130,000 mi

TRANSMISSION WENT OUT IN MY 2004 FORD FREESTAR WE WHERE DRIVING ON FREEWAY AT 65 MPH AND THE TRANSMISSION WENT TO 6000 RPMS THE REPAIR SHOP SAID IT WAS MOST LIKELY THE TORQUE CONVERTER BECAUSE OF THE WAY IT HAPPENED. PLEASE HELP WE DON'T HAVE THAT TYPE OF MONEY. *TR

Aug 30, 2011 Power Train 86,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH WITH THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL ENGAGED, WHEN THE TRANSMISSION FAILED TO RESPOND. SUDDENLY THE ENGINE RMPS BEGAN TO INCREASE. THE VEHICLE WAS COASTED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF. AFTER ...

Aug 30, 2011 Power Train 60,600 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT MERGED THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WHERE IT WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND ADVISED THAT THE PUMP SHAFT AND SEAL AND THE TORQUE CONVERTER WOULD N...

Aug 30, 2011 Power Train

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD VIOLENTLY JERK WHEN ATTEMPTING TO UP SHIFT OR DOWNSHIFT BETWEEN GEARS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO INFORMED THE CONTACT TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE HOWEV...

Aug 29, 2011 Power Train 138,000 mi

WHILE TRAVELING ON VERY BUSY HIGHWAY WITH THREE CHILDREN AND INFANT ABOARD, TRANSMISSION SUDDENLY FAILED. ALL DRIVE POWER SUDDENLY LOST.

Aug 29, 2011 Power Train 138,000 mi

WHILE TRAVELING ON VERY BUSY HIGHWAY WITH THREE CHILDREN AND INFANT ABOARD, TRANSMISSION SUDDENLY FAILED. ALL DRIVE POWER SUDDENLY LOST.

Aug 23, 2011 Power Train 52,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH THE VEHICLE STALLED WITH OUT ANY WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE BUT DID N...

Aug 23, 2011 Power Train 52,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH THE VEHICLE STALLED WITH OUT ANY WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE BUT DID N...

Aug 22, 2011 Power Train 72,000 mi

TRAVELING ON INTERSTATE IN FAR LEFT LANE AND THE TRANSMISSION SUDDENLY FAILED LEAVING US WITHOUT ABILITY TO ACCELERATE. ONLY BECAUSE THERE WAS NOT MUCH TRAFFIC AT THE TIME, WE WERE ABLE TO COAST TO THE RIGHT HAND LANE.

Aug 22, 2011 Power Train 72,000 mi

TRAVELING ON INTERSTATE IN FAR LEFT LANE AND THE TRANSMISSION SUDDENLY FAILED LEAVING US WITHOUT ABILITY TO ACCELERATE. ONLY BECAUSE THERE WAS NOT MUCH TRAFFIC AT THE TIME, WE WERE ABLE TO COAST TO THE RIGHT HAND LANE.

Aug 18, 2011 Power Train 66,000 mi

WHEN SLOWING TO MAKE A LEFT TURN AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT THE VAN SUDDENLY LOST POWER. I FOUND MYSELF STUCK IN THE INTERSECTION FOR SEVERAL MOMENTS AS I ATTEMPTED SHIFTING TO NEUTRAL AND BACK BUT THERE WAS NO RESPONSE. I NARROWLY AVOIDED BEING HIT BY TRAFFIC COMING FROM THE OTHER DIRECTION AND WAS ABLE TO...

Aug 18, 2011 Structure 97,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SIDE PANEL THAT HELD THE BACK SEAT BRACKET WAS CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO VERIFIED THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE PANEL NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE WHO DID NOT OF...

Aug 18, 2011 Power Train 66,000 mi

WHEN SLOWING TO MAKE A LEFT TURN AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT THE VAN SUDDENLY LOST POWER. I FOUND MYSELF STUCK IN THE INTERSECTION FOR SEVERAL MOMENTS AS I ATTEMPTED SHIFTING TO NEUTRAL AND BACK BUT THERE WAS NO RESPONSE. I NARROWLY AVOIDED BEING HIT BY TRAFFIC COMING FROM THE OTHER DIRECTION AND WAS ABLE TO...

Aug 18, 2011 Structure 97,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SIDE PANEL THAT HELD THE BACK SEAT BRACKET WAS CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO VERIFIED THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE PANEL NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE WHO DID NOT OF...

Aug 9, 2011 Power Train 57,000 mi

2004 FORD FREESTAR SE 3.9 LITRE TRANSMISSION STARTED TO NOT ENGAGE IN AND OUT OF GEARS PROPERLY AT 57,000 MILES . AFTER SEVERAL ESTIMATES OF $1700 - $2000 ALL REPAIR SHOPS RECOMMENDED TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO REMOVED AND REBUILT AND NEW TORQUE CONVERTER INSTALLED. *TR

Aug 9, 2011 Suspension 114,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE WHILE IN A RESIDENTIAL DRIVEWAY. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN INVOLVED IN A COLLISION OR ROAD HAZARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO REPAIRED THE VEHICLE. LATER, THE REAR ...

Aug 9, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages 114,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE WHILE IN A RESIDENTIAL DRIVEWAY. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN INVOLVED IN A COLLISION OR ROAD HAZARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO REPAIRED THE VEHICLE. LATER, THE REAR ...

Aug 9, 2011 Power Train 94,000 mi

TODAY (8-9-11) WHILE ENTERING I-95 SB AT GA EXIT 107, I WAS IN THE ACCELERATION LANE TO BLEND WITH TRAFFIC WHEN MY 2004 FORD FREESTAR COMPLETELY LOST ALL FORWARD POWER AND SPEED. THE ENGINE RUNS FINE AND WENT TO IDOL. I WAS ALMOST STRUCK BY A TRACTOR TRAILER, TRYING TO COAST ONTO THE SHOULDER. I/V...

Aug 9, 2011 Power Train 57,000 mi

2004 FORD FREESTAR SE 3.9 LITRE TRANSMISSION STARTED TO NOT ENGAGE IN AND OUT OF GEARS PROPERLY AT 57,000 MILES . AFTER SEVERAL ESTIMATES OF $1700 - $2000 ALL REPAIR SHOPS RECOMMENDED TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO REMOVED AND REBUILT AND NEW TORQUE CONVERTER INSTALLED. *TR

Aug 9, 2011 Suspension 114,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE WHILE IN A RESIDENTIAL DRIVEWAY. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN INVOLVED IN A COLLISION OR ROAD HAZARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO REPAIRED THE VEHICLE. LATER, THE REAR ...

Aug 9, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages 114,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE WHILE IN A RESIDENTIAL DRIVEWAY. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN INVOLVED IN A COLLISION OR ROAD HAZARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO REPAIRED THE VEHICLE. LATER, THE REAR ...

Aug 9, 2011 Power Train 94,000 mi

TODAY (8-9-11) WHILE ENTERING I-95 SB AT GA EXIT 107, I WAS IN THE ACCELERATION LANE TO BLEND WITH TRAFFIC WHEN MY 2004 FORD FREESTAR COMPLETELY LOST ALL FORWARD POWER AND SPEED. THE ENGINE RUNS FINE AND WENT TO IDOL. I WAS ALMOST STRUCK BY A TRACTOR TRAILER, TRYING TO COAST ONTO THE SHOULDER. I/V...

Aug 8, 2011 Power Train 86,000 mi

WITHOUT WARNING OR NOTICEABLE SYMPTOMS OUR 2004 FORD FREESTAR MINIVAN LOST FORWARD POWER WHILE DRIVING IN TRAFFIC. THE VAN WOULD NOT GO INTO GEAR, ENGINE WAS STILL RUNNING BUT ONLY REVVED WHEN PUSHING ACCELERATOR LUCKILY WE WERE ABLE TO COAST INTO A PARKING LOT AND PARK THE CAR. *TR

Aug 8, 2011 Power Train 86,000 mi

WITHOUT WARNING OR NOTICEABLE SYMPTOMS OUR 2004 FORD FREESTAR MINIVAN LOST FORWARD POWER WHILE DRIVING IN TRAFFIC. THE VAN WOULD NOT GO INTO GEAR, ENGINE WAS STILL RUNNING BUT ONLY REVVED WHEN PUSHING ACCELERATOR LUCKILY WE WERE ABLE TO COAST INTO A PARKING LOT AND PARK THE CAR. *TR

Aug 7, 2011 Power Train 67,285 mi

DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AT ABOUT 50 MILES PER HOUR IN MY FORD FREESTAR VAN AND I LOST ALL POWER FOR A SECOND AND THE MY TRANSMISSION WAS GONE. I BARELY GOT IT TO THE SHOULDER ON A BUSY HIGHWAY. ENGINE WAS STILL RUNNING BUT IT WOULD NOT GO INTO GEAR. I HAD TO WALK BACK (ON THE BUSY HIGHWAY) TO MY R...

Aug 7, 2011 Power Train 67,285 mi

DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AT ABOUT 50 MILES PER HOUR IN MY FORD FREESTAR VAN AND I LOST ALL POWER FOR A SECOND AND THE MY TRANSMISSION WAS GONE. I BARELY GOT IT TO THE SHOULDER ON A BUSY HIGHWAY. ENGINE WAS STILL RUNNING BUT IT WOULD NOT GO INTO GEAR. I HAD TO WALK BACK (ON THE BUSY HIGHWAY) TO MY R...

Aug 5, 2011 Power Train 80,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT WATER WAS GETTING INTO THE POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER, WHO REPLACED THE POWER TRAIN ...

Aug 5, 2011 Power Train 80,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT WATER WAS GETTING INTO THE POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER, WHO REPLACED THE POWER TRAIN ...

Jul 27, 2011 Power Train 140,000 mi

I PASSED A VEHICLE GOING HOME FROM WORK7/20/2011,I JUST GOT BACK ON MY SIDE OF ROAD, WHEN I LOST ALL POWER, LIKE THE TRANSMISSION SLAMMED INTO NEUTRAL.THE VEHICLE I JUST PASSED AL MOST HIT ME IN THE BACK INN,BECAUSE I COULD NOT GET OFF THE ROAD. *TR

Jul 27, 2011 Power Train 143,652 mi

I HAD DRIVEN 20 MILES TO DO SOME SHOPPING WITH MY HUSBAND AND FATHER. WHEN WE GOT BACK IN THE CAR AND STARTED IT EVERYTHING WORKED UNTIL I TOOK IT OUT OF PARK AND INTO REVERSE. IT WOULDN'T MOVE. I TRIED DRIVE AND IT WOULDN'T MOVE. I CALLED AND HAD IT TOWED TO THE LOCAL FORD GARAGE. THE NEXT DAY...

Jul 27, 2011 Power Train 140,000 mi

I PASSED A VEHICLE GOING HOME FROM WORK7/20/2011,I JUST GOT BACK ON MY SIDE OF ROAD, WHEN I LOST ALL POWER, LIKE THE TRANSMISSION SLAMMED INTO NEUTRAL.THE VEHICLE I JUST PASSED AL MOST HIT ME IN THE BACK INN,BECAUSE I COULD NOT GET OFF THE ROAD. *TR

Jul 27, 2011 Power Train 143,652 mi

I HAD DRIVEN 20 MILES TO DO SOME SHOPPING WITH MY HUSBAND AND FATHER. WHEN WE GOT BACK IN THE CAR AND STARTED IT EVERYTHING WORKED UNTIL I TOOK IT OUT OF PARK AND INTO REVERSE. IT WOULDN'T MOVE. I TRIED DRIVE AND IT WOULDN'T MOVE. I CALLED AND HAD IT TOWED TO THE LOCAL FORD GARAGE. THE NEXT DAY...

Jul 26, 2011 Power Train 78,000 mi

I OWN A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. LAST NIGHT, UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS, THE TRANSMISSION DISENGAGED SUDDENLY AND WITHOUT WARNING WHILE MY TWO CHILDREN WERE IN THE CAR. THE CAR HAD NO POWER, AS THOUGH IT WAS IN NEUTRAL. THANKFULLY, IT WAS GOING DOWNHILL SO IT WAS SAFELY ROLLED TO A SIDE STREET. ...

Jul 26, 2011 Power Train 78,000 mi

I OWN A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. LAST NIGHT, UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS, THE TRANSMISSION DISENGAGED SUDDENLY AND WITHOUT WARNING WHILE MY TWO CHILDREN WERE IN THE CAR. THE CAR HAD NO POWER, AS THOUGH IT WAS IN NEUTRAL. THANKFULLY, IT WAS GOING DOWNHILL SO IT WAS SAFELY ROLLED TO A SIDE STREET. ...

Jul 25, 2011 Power Train 164,000 mi

FAILURE OF TRANSMISSION. I HAD MY TRANSMISSION OVERHAULED 35,000 MILES AGO ON MY FORD FREESTAR AND NOW I'M GOING TO HAVE TO DO IT AGAIN OR REPLACE IT ENTIRELY. I'VE NOTICED ONLINE THAT MANY OTHERS HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THE SAME YEAR AND MODEL AS MINE. *TR

Jul 25, 2011 Power Train 63,640 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE, AS A RESULT THE VEHICLE LOST POWER, AND CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO LOCAL MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION FAILED DUE TO THE SPLINES TRUCK CONVERTE...

Jul 25, 2011 Power Train 164,000 mi

FAILURE OF TRANSMISSION. I HAD MY TRANSMISSION OVERHAULED 35,000 MILES AGO ON MY FORD FREESTAR AND NOW I'M GOING TO HAVE TO DO IT AGAIN OR REPLACE IT ENTIRELY. I'VE NOTICED ONLINE THAT MANY OTHERS HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THE SAME YEAR AND MODEL AS MINE. *TR

Jul 25, 2011 Power Train 63,640 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE, AS A RESULT THE VEHICLE LOST POWER, AND CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO LOCAL MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION FAILED DUE TO THE SPLINES TRUCK CONVERTE...

Jul 21, 2011 Structure 144,000 mi

THE PART OF THE FRAME THAT HOLDS MY FRONT PASSENGER STEERING AND WHEEL ASSEMBLY IN PLACE HAS FAILED. MY MECHANIC SAID IT'S THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM THAT THEY RECALLED FORD WINDSTAR VANS FOR - BUT SINCE MY VEHICLE IS A FORD FREESTAR VAN THERE'S NO RECALL? MY VAN IS NOW UNDRIVABLE! *KB

Jul 21, 2011 Power Train 97,000 mi

ON SUNDAY, JULY 17, 2011, I HAD JUST DRIVEN ONTO THE FREEWAY, AND WAS GETTING UP TO FREEWAY SPEEDS OF ABOUT 50, WHEN I NOTICED THAT THE VAN FELT LIKE IT WAS NOT WANTING TO ACCELERATE AND THE TRANSAXLE LIGHT STARTED FLASHING ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE CONTROL PANEL. THE VAN FELT LIKE IT WAS STUCK IN MUD...

Jul 21, 2011 Structure 144,000 mi

THE PART OF THE FRAME THAT HOLDS MY FRONT PASSENGER STEERING AND WHEEL ASSEMBLY IN PLACE HAS FAILED. MY MECHANIC SAID IT'S THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM THAT THEY RECALLED FORD WINDSTAR VANS FOR - BUT SINCE MY VEHICLE IS A FORD FREESTAR VAN THERE'S NO RECALL? MY VAN IS NOW UNDRIVABLE! *KB

Jul 21, 2011 Power Train 97,000 mi

ON SUNDAY, JULY 17, 2011, I HAD JUST DRIVEN ONTO THE FREEWAY, AND WAS GETTING UP TO FREEWAY SPEEDS OF ABOUT 50, WHEN I NOTICED THAT THE VAN FELT LIKE IT WAS NOT WANTING TO ACCELERATE AND THE TRANSAXLE LIGHT STARTED FLASHING ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE CONTROL PANEL. THE VAN FELT LIKE IT WAS STUCK IN MUD...

Jul 20, 2011 Power Train 110,000 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILURE. TORQUE CONVERTER FAILURE. TRANSMISSION FAILED 07/10 AT APPROX 110,000 MILES WHILE DRIVING AT SPEED OF APPROX. 45-50 MPH. HAD PREVIOUSLY HAD INTERMITTENT HESITATION, ATTEMPTED TROUBLE SHOOTING WHAT WAS THOUGHT TO BE ENGINE PERFORMANCE ISSUES (REPLACED SPARK PLUGS, FUEL INJECT...

Jul 20, 2011 Power Train 110,000 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILURE. TORQUE CONVERTER FAILURE. TRANSMISSION FAILED 07/10 AT APPROX 110,000 MILES WHILE DRIVING AT SPEED OF APPROX. 45-50 MPH. HAD PREVIOUSLY HAD INTERMITTENT HESITATION, ATTEMPTED TROUBLE SHOOTING WHAT WAS THOUGHT TO BE ENGINE PERFORMANCE ISSUES (REPLACED SPARK PLUGS, FUEL INJECT...

Jul 20, 2011 Power Train 110,000 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILURE. TORQUE CONVERTER FAILURE. TRANSMISSION FAILED 07/10 AT APPROX 110,000 MILES WHILE DRIVING AT SPEED OF APPROX. 45-50 MPH. HAD PREVIOUSLY HAD INTERMITTENT HESITATION, ATTEMPTED TROUBLE SHOOTING WHAT WAS THOUGHT TO BE ENGINE PERFORMANCE ISSUES (REPLACED SPARK PLUGS, FUEL INJECT...

Jul 20, 2011 Power Train 110,000 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILURE. TORQUE CONVERTER FAILURE. TRANSMISSION FAILED 07/10 AT APPROX 110,000 MILES WHILE DRIVING AT SPEED OF APPROX. 45-50 MPH. HAD PREVIOUSLY HAD INTERMITTENT HESITATION, ATTEMPTED TROUBLE SHOOTING WHAT WAS THOUGHT TO BE ENGINE PERFORMANCE ISSUES (REPLACED SPARK PLUGS, FUEL INJECT...

Jul 14, 2011 Power Train 108,714 mi

TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEED, RPMS BEGAN TO RACE,CAR SLOWED DOWN-NO WARNING. TOWED TO TRANSMISSION SHOP. TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY REMOVED AND REPLACED. TORQUE CONVERTER WAS STRIPPED OUT, NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *TR

Jul 14, 2011 Power Train 108,714 mi

TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEED, RPMS BEGAN TO RACE,CAR SLOWED DOWN-NO WARNING. TOWED TO TRANSMISSION SHOP. TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY REMOVED AND REPLACED. TORQUE CONVERTER WAS STRIPPED OUT, NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *TR

Jul 12, 2011 Power Train 117,230 mi

VAN STOPPED DEAD IN TRAFFIC AND WOULD NOT MOVE. WAS TOWED INTO FORD DEALERSHIP. TORQUE CONVERTOR REPLACED, ON 10/13/2010. NOW TRANSMISSION AT THE SAME DEALERSHIP WAS DIAGNOSED AS DEFECTIVE, ON 07/11/2011. REPLACEMENT OF THE TRANSMISSION IS NEEDED. THE ORIGINAL REPAIR COST WAS $2264.14, AND THIS TIME...

Jul 12, 2011 Power Train 100,400 mi

VEHICLE LOST TRANSMISSION POWER IN THE WHILE TRAVELING IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD WITH NO PRIOR WARNING SIGNS. ABLE TO MOVE IT OUT THE ROAD BEFORE CAUSING A CRASH. CURRENTLY AT SHOP WAITING TO BE REPAIRED. *TT

Jul 12, 2011 Power Train 117,230 mi

VAN STOPPED DEAD IN TRAFFIC AND WOULD NOT MOVE. WAS TOWED INTO FORD DEALERSHIP. TORQUE CONVERTOR REPLACED, ON 10/13/2010. NOW TRANSMISSION AT THE SAME DEALERSHIP WAS DIAGNOSED AS DEFECTIVE, ON 07/11/2011. REPLACEMENT OF THE TRANSMISSION IS NEEDED. THE ORIGINAL REPAIR COST WAS $2264.14, AND THIS TIME...

Jul 12, 2011 Power Train 100,400 mi

VEHICLE LOST TRANSMISSION POWER IN THE WHILE TRAVELING IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD WITH NO PRIOR WARNING SIGNS. ABLE TO MOVE IT OUT THE ROAD BEFORE CAUSING A CRASH. CURRENTLY AT SHOP WAITING TO BE REPAIRED. *TT

Jul 11, 2011 Power Train 95,000 mi

NO PREVIOUS PROBLEMS,JUST DRIVING DOWN 101 TOWARDS SAN FRANCISCO WITH MY 2004 FORD FREESTAR WITH MY CRUISE CONTROL ON WHEN SUDDENLY THE RPM'S RACED AND THE TRANSMISSION FAILED COMPLETELY! NO DRIVE OR REVERSE IN ANY GEAR. LUCKILY I WAS IN THE RIGHT HAND LANE AND HAD REACHED THE TOP OF THE GRADE AND W...

Jul 11, 2011 Power Train 95,000 mi

NO PREVIOUS PROBLEMS,JUST DRIVING DOWN 101 TOWARDS SAN FRANCISCO WITH MY 2004 FORD FREESTAR WITH MY CRUISE CONTROL ON WHEN SUDDENLY THE RPM'S RACED AND THE TRANSMISSION FAILED COMPLETELY! NO DRIVE OR REVERSE IN ANY GEAR. LUCKILY I WAS IN THE RIGHT HAND LANE AND HAD REACHED THE TOP OF THE GRADE AND W...

Jul 7, 2011 Power Train 100,000 mi

DRIVING ON THE TOLLWAY WHEN SUDDENLY THE VAN'S RPM REVVED UP BUT THE VAN WOULD NOT GO INTO ANY GEAR. THE VAN WAS TOWED THREE TIMES BECAUSE OF THE EASTER HOLIDAY. WE WERE TOLD BY FORD THAT THE TRANSMISSION IMPLODED. 0 WE HAD TO HAVE THE TRANSMISSION REPLACED. *TR

Jul 7, 2011 Power Train 100,000 mi

DRIVING ON THE TOLLWAY WHEN SUDDENLY THE VAN'S RPM REVVED UP BUT THE VAN WOULD NOT GO INTO ANY GEAR. THE VAN WAS TOWED THREE TIMES BECAUSE OF THE EASTER HOLIDAY. WE WERE TOLD BY FORD THAT THE TRANSMISSION IMPLODED. 0 WE HAD TO HAVE THE TRANSMISSION REPLACED. *TR

Jul 6, 2011 Power Train 93,000 mi

ABOUT SIX MONTHS AGO OUR 2004 FORD FREESTAR HAD THE WATER GETTING INTO THE PCM. MY MECHANIC SAID THEY NEW ABOUT A SERVICE NOTICE/ALERT, WHATEVER YOU MIGHT CALL IT, STATING THAT FORD KNEW THIS WAS AND ISSUE AND THAT IT WAS NOT A RECALL. THEY ACTUALLY POURED WATER OUT OF THE MODULE. HE STATED THA...

Jul 6, 2011 Power Train 93,000 mi

ABOUT SIX MONTHS AGO OUR 2004 FORD FREESTAR HAD THE WATER GETTING INTO THE PCM. MY MECHANIC SAID THEY NEW ABOUT A SERVICE NOTICE/ALERT, WHATEVER YOU MIGHT CALL IT, STATING THAT FORD KNEW THIS WAS AND ISSUE AND THAT IT WAS NOT A RECALL. THEY ACTUALLY POURED WATER OUT OF THE MODULE. HE STATED THA...

Jun 30, 2011 Power Train 91,000 mi

IT HAPPENED TO ME ON WED APRIL 13, 2011. DRIVING ALONG STEP ON GAS, RPM?S RISE BUT MY 2004 FORD FREESTAR VAN WASN?T GOING ANYWHERE. THE VAN HAS ONLY 91,000 MILES ON IT. MY TRANSMISSION SHOP SAID THERE WHERE TWO PROBLEMS, FIRST THE MAIN SEAL ON THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. IT WARPING WHICH CAUSED THE SEA...

Jun 30, 2011 Power Train 91,000 mi

IT HAPPENED TO ME ON WED APRIL 13, 2011. DRIVING ALONG STEP ON GAS, RPM?S RISE BUT MY 2004 FORD FREESTAR VAN WASN?T GOING ANYWHERE. THE VAN HAS ONLY 91,000 MILES ON IT. MY TRANSMISSION SHOP SAID THERE WHERE TWO PROBLEMS, FIRST THE MAIN SEAL ON THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. IT WARPING WHICH CAUSED THE SEA...

Jun 29, 2011 Electrical System 110,000 mi

REAR WINDOW POPPED / SHATTERED WHILE PARKED. NO VANDALISM. CAR WAS RUNNING AND REAR DEFROSTER WAS ON. WEATHER WAS 60 DEGREES AND CLOUDY. *TR

Jun 29, 2011 Visibility 110,000 mi

REAR WINDOW POPPED / SHATTERED WHILE PARKED. NO VANDALISM. CAR WAS RUNNING AND REAR DEFROSTER WAS ON. WEATHER WAS 60 DEGREES AND CLOUDY. *TR

Jun 29, 2011 Electrical System 110,000 mi

REAR WINDOW POPPED / SHATTERED WHILE PARKED. NO VANDALISM. CAR WAS RUNNING AND REAR DEFROSTER WAS ON. WEATHER WAS 60 DEGREES AND CLOUDY. *TR

Jun 29, 2011 Visibility 110,000 mi

REAR WINDOW POPPED / SHATTERED WHILE PARKED. NO VANDALISM. CAR WAS RUNNING AND REAR DEFROSTER WAS ON. WEATHER WAS 60 DEGREES AND CLOUDY. *TR

Jun 28, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 116,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED IMMEDIATELY AFTER IT STOPPED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACTS HOME. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THERE WAS AN OPEN INVESTIGATION UNDER NH...

Jun 28, 2011 Power Train 116,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED IMMEDIATELY AFTER IT STOPPED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACTS HOME. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THERE WAS AN OPEN INVESTIGATION UNDER NH...

Jun 28, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 116,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED IMMEDIATELY AFTER IT STOPPED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACTS HOME. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THERE WAS AN OPEN INVESTIGATION UNDER NH...

Jun 28, 2011 Power Train 116,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED IMMEDIATELY AFTER IT STOPPED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACTS HOME. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THERE WAS AN OPEN INVESTIGATION UNDER NH...

Jun 27, 2011 Power Train 85,800 mi

OUR 2004 FORD FREESTAR LIMITED WITHOUT WARNING SUDDENLY LOST POWER IN HEAVY TRAFFIC. THE VEHICLE STARTED TO SLOW DOWN, AND THE ENGINE RPM RACED. WE WERE ABLE TO COAST TO THE SIDE OF THE ROADWAY, WHERE THE VEHICLE HAD NO FORWARD OR BACKWARDS POWER. WE WERE STUCK UNTIL A REPAIR GARAGE COULD BE REACHED...

Jun 27, 2011 Power Train 85,800 mi

OUR 2004 FORD FREESTAR LIMITED WITHOUT WARNING SUDDENLY LOST POWER IN HEAVY TRAFFIC. THE VEHICLE STARTED TO SLOW DOWN, AND THE ENGINE RPM RACED. WE WERE ABLE TO COAST TO THE SIDE OF THE ROADWAY, WHERE THE VEHICLE HAD NO FORWARD OR BACKWARDS POWER. WE WERE STUCK UNTIL A REPAIR GARAGE COULD BE REACHED...

Jun 26, 2011 Power Train 85,960 mi

WE WERE DRIVING EAST ON THE PA TURNPIKE JUST PAST HERSHEY EXIT AND THE VEHICLE WAS SET ON CRUISE AT 65MPH. ALL OF THE SUDDEN THE ENGINE WENT INTO A HIGH REV AND THE TACH SHOT UP TO 5000 RPM. I HIT THE BRAKE TO KILL THE CRUISE AND THEN STEPPED ON THE GAS AND IT JUST REVVED UP, AS I WAS CONTINUALLY LO...

Jun 26, 2011 Power Train 85,960 mi

WE WERE DRIVING EAST ON THE PA TURNPIKE JUST PAST HERSHEY EXIT AND THE VEHICLE WAS SET ON CRUISE AT 65MPH. ALL OF THE SUDDEN THE ENGINE WENT INTO A HIGH REV AND THE TACH SHOT UP TO 5000 RPM. I HIT THE BRAKE TO KILL THE CRUISE AND THEN STEPPED ON THE GAS AND IT JUST REVVED UP, AS I WAS CONTINUALLY LO...

Jun 25, 2011 Electrical System 46,800 mi

MY 2004 FORD FREESTAR ENGINE LIGHT AND OTHER LIGHTS CAME ON, AND THE MINIVAN STARTED TO STALL, EACH TIME I WOULD HAVE TO RESTART AND DRIVE WITH HAZARDS ON TRYING TO GET HOME, IT BECAME DANGEROUS AND HAD TO TAKE MY CHANCE AND PULL OFF THE ROAD INTO A BUSINESS DRIVEWAY, AND LEAVE THE VAN. THE BRAKES ...

Jun 25, 2011 Electrical System 46,800 mi

MY 2004 FORD FREESTAR ENGINE LIGHT AND OTHER LIGHTS CAME ON, AND THE MINIVAN STARTED TO STALL, EACH TIME I WOULD HAVE TO RESTART AND DRIVE WITH HAZARDS ON TRYING TO GET HOME, IT BECAME DANGEROUS AND HAD TO TAKE MY CHANCE AND PULL OFF THE ROAD INTO A BUSINESS DRIVEWAY, AND LEAVE THE VAN. THE BRAKES ...

Jun 23, 2011 Power Train 68,806 mi

2004 FORD FREESTAR VAN, REPLACED THE TRANSMISSION AND TORQUE CONVERTER. LOSS POWER AND RPMS INCREASED, GEARS IN TORQUE CONVERTER WERE STRIPPED. NEW CERTIFIED TRANSMISSION DOING SOME OF THE SAME ISSUES. *TR

Jun 23, 2011 Power Train 106,000 mi

2004 FORD FREESTAR TRANSMISSION FAILURE WITH NO ADVANCED WARNING (IE. NO TRANSMISSION SLIPPING, NO NOISE, NO SHAKING ETC...) ON EXPRESSWAY WITH WIFE AND TWO CHILDREN. DECELERATION IN TRAFFIC TRAVELING 65 MPH WITH NO BRAKE WARNING TO THOSE BEHIND US COULD HAVE BEEN CATASTROPHIC!!! *TR

Jun 23, 2011 Power Train 68,806 mi

2004 FORD FREESTAR VAN, REPLACED THE TRANSMISSION AND TORQUE CONVERTER. LOSS POWER AND RPMS INCREASED, GEARS IN TORQUE CONVERTER WERE STRIPPED. NEW CERTIFIED TRANSMISSION DOING SOME OF THE SAME ISSUES. *TR

Jun 23, 2011 Power Train 106,000 mi

2004 FORD FREESTAR TRANSMISSION FAILURE WITH NO ADVANCED WARNING (IE. NO TRANSMISSION SLIPPING, NO NOISE, NO SHAKING ETC...) ON EXPRESSWAY WITH WIFE AND TWO CHILDREN. DECELERATION IN TRAFFIC TRAVELING 65 MPH WITH NO BRAKE WARNING TO THOSE BEHIND US COULD HAVE BEEN CATASTROPHIC!!! *TR

Jun 21, 2011 Power Train 117,000 mi

2004 FORD FREESTAR TRANSMISSIONS ARE FAULTY AND IT SHOULD BE THE MANUFATURERS RESPONSIBILITY TO FIX THE PROBLEMS THEY CREATED. *TR

Jun 21, 2011 Power Train 40,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND NOTICED THAT THE ENGINE EXHIBITED AN INCREASE IN RPMS BUT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACTS HOME AND LATER INSPECTED BY AN INDEPENDENT M...

Jun 21, 2011 Power Train 117,000 mi

2004 FORD FREESTAR TRANSMISSIONS ARE FAULTY AND IT SHOULD BE THE MANUFATURERS RESPONSIBILITY TO FIX THE PROBLEMS THEY CREATED. *TR

Jun 21, 2011 Power Train 40,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND NOTICED THAT THE ENGINE EXHIBITED AN INCREASE IN RPMS BUT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACTS HOME AND LATER INSPECTED BY AN INDEPENDENT M...

Jun 20, 2011 Unknown Or Other 78,500 mi

A FEW MONTHS AGO MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND VEHICLE FELT LIKE IT WANTED TO STALL OUT, THE COMPUTER AT THE SHOP SAID THAT THERE WAS A MISFIRE, REPLACED SPARK PLUGS AND WIRES, LIGHT WENT OUT, 2 DAYS LATER LIGHT BACK ON SAME THING, SHOP COULD FIND NOTHING ELSE WRONG WITH THE VAN, WE THEN WENT TO...

Jun 20, 2011 Unknown Or Other 78,500 mi

A FEW MONTHS AGO MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND VEHICLE FELT LIKE IT WANTED TO STALL OUT, THE COMPUTER AT THE SHOP SAID THAT THERE WAS A MISFIRE, REPLACED SPARK PLUGS AND WIRES, LIGHT WENT OUT, 2 DAYS LATER LIGHT BACK ON SAME THING, SHOP COULD FIND NOTHING ELSE WRONG WITH THE VAN, WE THEN WENT TO...

Jun 17, 2011 Power Train

MY DAUGHTER'S BOYFRIEND WAS DRIVING OUR 2004 FORD FREESTAR HOME FROM HIS WORK ON INTERSTATE 70 YESTERDAY. HE HAD IT SET ON CRUISE AND SUDDENLY THE RPM SHOT UP TO MAX AND THE VEHICLE WAS NOT BEING PROPELLED ANY LONGER. HE IMMEDIATELY PULLED OUT OF TRAFFIC AND STOPPED ON THE SIDE OF THE INTERSTATE. ...

Jun 17, 2011 Power Train

MY DAUGHTER'S BOYFRIEND WAS DRIVING OUR 2004 FORD FREESTAR HOME FROM HIS WORK ON INTERSTATE 70 YESTERDAY. HE HAD IT SET ON CRUISE AND SUDDENLY THE RPM SHOT UP TO MAX AND THE VEHICLE WAS NOT BEING PROPELLED ANY LONGER. HE IMMEDIATELY PULLED OUT OF TRAFFIC AND STOPPED ON THE SIDE OF THE INTERSTATE. ...

Jun 16, 2011 Power Train 81,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH WHEN THE TRANSMISSION FAILED AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NO LONGER ACCELERATE. THE VEHICLE COASTED TO A STOP BEFORE BEING TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP WHERE THE TORQUE CONVERTER WAS REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WA...

Jun 16, 2011 Power Train 81,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH WHEN THE TRANSMISSION FAILED AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NO LONGER ACCELERATE. THE VEHICLE COASTED TO A STOP BEFORE BEING TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP WHERE THE TORQUE CONVERTER WAS REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WA...

Jun 15, 2011 Power Train 109,000 mi

I HAVE 2004 FORD FREESTAR VAN & HAVE BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH IT SUDDENLY LOOSING POWER AND LOSS OF ACCELERATION. I HAD TO HAVE THE TRANSMISSION REPLACED AT 68,000 MILES AND VAN SEEMED TO RUN FINE FOR WHILE THEN ABOUT 2 WEEKS AGO WITH 109,000 MILES I WAS LEAVING WORK AFTER LATE SHIFT AT HOSPITAL & ...

Jun 15, 2011 Power Train 109,000 mi

I HAVE 2004 FORD FREESTAR VAN & HAVE BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH IT SUDDENLY LOOSING POWER AND LOSS OF ACCELERATION. I HAD TO HAVE THE TRANSMISSION REPLACED AT 68,000 MILES AND VAN SEEMED TO RUN FINE FOR WHILE THEN ABOUT 2 WEEKS AGO WITH 109,000 MILES I WAS LEAVING WORK AFTER LATE SHIFT AT HOSPITAL & ...

Jun 12, 2011 Power Train Crash 93,000 mi

2004 FORD FREESTAR TRANSMISSION FAILURE WITH 93,000 MILES. THE TRANSMISSION JUST STOPPED WORKING WHILE DRIVING ON I-895, A MAJOR INTERSTATE THROUGH BALTIMORE, MD. THE VAN HAD TO BE ABANDONED, BUT CAUSED TWO OTHER ACCIDENTS WHILE WE WAITED FOR A TOW TRUCK. THIS SERIOUSLY PUT MY FAMILY AND THE SAFET...

Jun 12, 2011 Power Train 80,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING WITH OUR TWO DAUGHTERS IN THE CAR ON MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND, MY WIFE WAS 30 MILES FROM HOME, MADE A RIGHT TURN AT AN INTERSECTION AND CAR JUST STOPPED DRIVING. VEHICLE ENGINE REMAINED RUNNING BUT UNABLE TO MAKE THE CAR DRIVE. WAITED TWO HOURS FOR AAA TO SHOW UP AND TOW HER TO A GARAGE. T...

Jun 12, 2011 Power Train Crash 93,000 mi

2004 FORD FREESTAR TRANSMISSION FAILURE WITH 93,000 MILES. THE TRANSMISSION JUST STOPPED WORKING WHILE DRIVING ON I-895, A MAJOR INTERSTATE THROUGH BALTIMORE, MD. THE VAN HAD TO BE ABANDONED, BUT CAUSED TWO OTHER ACCIDENTS WHILE WE WAITED FOR A TOW TRUCK. THIS SERIOUSLY PUT MY FAMILY AND THE SAFET...

Jun 12, 2011 Power Train 80,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING WITH OUR TWO DAUGHTERS IN THE CAR ON MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND, MY WIFE WAS 30 MILES FROM HOME, MADE A RIGHT TURN AT AN INTERSECTION AND CAR JUST STOPPED DRIVING. VEHICLE ENGINE REMAINED RUNNING BUT UNABLE TO MAKE THE CAR DRIVE. WAITED TWO HOURS FOR AAA TO SHOW UP AND TOW HER TO A GARAGE. T...

Jun 7, 2011 Structure

LTR ON BEHALF OF CONCERN THE SAFETY OF HER 2004 FORD FREESTAR RE THE RUSTING OF THE 3RD ROW SEATS ANCHORING LATCH SYSTEM; REPLY ATTN KAY RASH/DAVENPORT DISTRICT OFFICE *TGW THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED IT WAS NOT COST EFFECTIVE TO FIX THE VEHICLE. *JB

Jun 7, 2011 Structure

LTR ON BEHALF OF CONCERN THE SAFETY OF HER 2004 FORD FREESTAR RE THE RUSTING OF THE 3RD ROW SEATS ANCHORING LATCH SYSTEM; REPLY ATTN KAY RASH/DAVENPORT DISTRICT OFFICE *TGW THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED IT WAS NOT COST EFFECTIVE TO FIX THE VEHICLE. *JB

Jun 3, 2011 Power Train 98,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN FIRST STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE GEAR SHIFTER WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO GEAR. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY THE OWNER WHO DISCOVERED THAT THE FAILURE COULD POTENTIALLY HAVE BEEN CAUSED BY THE TRANSMISSION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED...

Jun 3, 2011 Power Train 98,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN FIRST STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE GEAR SHIFTER WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO GEAR. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY THE OWNER WHO DISCOVERED THAT THE FAILURE COULD POTENTIALLY HAVE BEEN CAUSED BY THE TRANSMISSION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED...

Jun 2, 2011 Power Train

LETTER FROM SENATOR GRAHAM ON BEHALF OF CONSTITUENT RE THE TRANSMISSION FAILURE IN HIS 2004 FORD FREESTAR *TGW

Jun 2, 2011 Power Train

LETTER FROM SENATOR GRAHAM ON BEHALF OF CONSTITUENT RE THE TRANSMISSION FAILURE IN HIS 2004 FORD FREESTAR *TGW

Jun 1, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 80,700 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED WITHOUT ANY WARNING. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESTART AND WAS TOWED TO THE RESIDENCE HOME. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED BY A DEALER NOR HAD IT BEEN REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS...

Jun 1, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 80,700 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED WITHOUT ANY WARNING. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESTART AND WAS TOWED TO THE RESIDENCE HOME. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED BY A DEALER NOR HAD IT BEEN REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS...

May 31, 2011 Power Train 61,444 mi

DRIVER WAS AT A FULL STOP AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT PREPARING TO MAKE A LEFT-HAND TURN ONTO A MAJOR 4-LANE DIVIDED HIGHWAY. ONCE THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN, THE DRIVER ACCELERATED FROM FULL STOP TO ABOUT 10-15 MPH AND PUT THE VEHICLE INTO A LEFT-HAND TURN. AFTER THE INITIAL ACCELERATION, DRIVER COASTED THROU...

May 31, 2011 Power Train 126,172 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILURE 2004 FREESTAR. *TR

May 31, 2011 Power Train 76,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WHILE DRIVING OUT OF A PARKING LOT SHE PUT THE VEHICLE INTO DRIVE AND IT WOULD NOT MOVE FORWARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. FORTY FIVE DAYS AFTER THE REPAIR...

May 31, 2011 Power Train 61,444 mi

DRIVER WAS AT A FULL STOP AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT PREPARING TO MAKE A LEFT-HAND TURN ONTO A MAJOR 4-LANE DIVIDED HIGHWAY. ONCE THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN, THE DRIVER ACCELERATED FROM FULL STOP TO ABOUT 10-15 MPH AND PUT THE VEHICLE INTO A LEFT-HAND TURN. AFTER THE INITIAL ACCELERATION, DRIVER COASTED THROU...

May 31, 2011 Power Train 126,172 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILURE 2004 FREESTAR. *TR

May 31, 2011 Power Train 76,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WHILE DRIVING OUT OF A PARKING LOT SHE PUT THE VEHICLE INTO DRIVE AND IT WOULD NOT MOVE FORWARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. FORTY FIVE DAYS AFTER THE REPAIR...

May 25, 2011 Power Train 92,000 mi

STARTED FREESTAR AND RIGHT AWAY SPUTTERING AND DIDN'T WANT TO ACCELERATE WHEN GIVEN GAS, WOULD STALL BUT START BACK UP AND DO THE SAME THING WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE, SPUTTER AND STALL OUT AND LOSE POWER. FIRST SHOP SAYS ITS THE TRANSMISSION, HAD IT TOWED TO ANOTHER SHOP FOR 2ND OPINION AND CURRENT...

May 25, 2011 Power Train 92,000 mi

STARTED FREESTAR AND RIGHT AWAY SPUTTERING AND DIDN'T WANT TO ACCELERATE WHEN GIVEN GAS, WOULD STALL BUT START BACK UP AND DO THE SAME THING WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE, SPUTTER AND STALL OUT AND LOSE POWER. FIRST SHOP SAYS ITS THE TRANSMISSION, HAD IT TOWED TO ANOTHER SHOP FOR 2ND OPINION AND CURRENT...

May 24, 2011 Power Train 40,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 50 MPH WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED YET THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO DECELERATE INDEPENDENTLY. THE CONTACT MOVED THE VEHICLE FROM THE ROADWAY AND DEPRESSED THE ACCELERATOR WITH EXTREME FORCE. THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO JERK FORWARD ABN...

May 24, 2011 Power Train 40,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 50 MPH WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED YET THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO DECELERATE INDEPENDENTLY. THE CONTACT MOVED THE VEHICLE FROM THE ROADWAY AND DEPRESSED THE ACCELERATOR WITH EXTREME FORCE. THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO JERK FORWARD ABN...

May 23, 2011 Power Train 56,000 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILED IN MY 2004 FORD FREESTAR SEL WITH 56,000 MILES. HAD TO PAY FORD $3,000 TO REPLACE IT. ALSO HAD ROTOR PROBLEMS AND HAD TO REPLACE BRAKE CALIBERS. *TR

May 23, 2011 Power Train 56,000 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILED IN MY 2004 FORD FREESTAR SEL WITH 56,000 MILES. HAD TO PAY FORD $3,000 TO REPLACE IT. ALSO HAD ROTOR PROBLEMS AND HAD TO REPLACE BRAKE CALIBERS. *TR

May 20, 2011 Power Train 100,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION FAILED TO RESPOND. THE FAILURE OCCURRED THREE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT TRANSMISSION REPAIR SHOP WHERE THE TRANSMISSION WAS REBUILT ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN ...

May 20, 2011 Power Train 100,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION FAILED TO RESPOND. THE FAILURE OCCURRED THREE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT TRANSMISSION REPAIR SHOP WHERE THE TRANSMISSION WAS REBUILT ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN ...

May 18, 2011 Power Train

2004 FREESTAR VAN GOING DOWN ROAD AT 60 MILES AND CAR LOST POWER TRANSMISSION FAILED. NOW WE NEED A NEW TRANSMISSION BECAUSE FORD BUILT A FAULTY DESIGN AND WON'T RECALL THEM. *TR

May 18, 2011 Power Train

2004 FREESTAR VAN GOING DOWN ROAD AT 60 MILES AND CAR LOST POWER TRANSMISSION FAILED. NOW WE NEED A NEW TRANSMISSION BECAUSE FORD BUILT A FAULTY DESIGN AND WON'T RECALL THEM. *TR

May 17, 2011 Power Train 68,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING APPROX 40 ON A SUBURBAN ROAD CAR BEGAN TO SURGE FORWARD AND I FOUND IT WOULD NOT ACCELERATE PAST 40 AND THEN NOT AT ALL. THEN IT SURGE AGAIN AND DROVE FOR A BIT AND REPEATED THE CYCLE. I HAD MY TODDLER IN THE CAR AND WAS ALMOST TO THE SITTERS SO I SLOWLY MADE IT NEAR THEIR HOME WHEN ...

May 17, 2011 Power Train 68,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING APPROX 40 ON A SUBURBAN ROAD CAR BEGAN TO SURGE FORWARD AND I FOUND IT WOULD NOT ACCELERATE PAST 40 AND THEN NOT AT ALL. THEN IT SURGE AGAIN AND DROVE FOR A BIT AND REPEATED THE CYCLE. I HAD MY TODDLER IN THE CAR AND WAS ALMOST TO THE SITTERS SO I SLOWLY MADE IT NEAR THEIR HOME WHEN ...

May 16, 2011 Unknown Or Other 98,400 mi

DRIVING DOWN RURAL HIGHWAY, SUDDEN LOSS OF DRIVE ABILITY TO VEHICLE, VEHICLE COASTED TO STOP ON SHOULDER OF HIGHWAY. ENGINE STILL HAD POWER. TOWED VAN TO FORD DEALERSHIP, RESULT OF DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR: TORQUE CONVERTER FAILED CAUSING SEVERE DAMAGE TO TRANSMISSION AND RADIATOR. DAMAGE REQUIRED NEW...

May 16, 2011 Power Train 98,400 mi

DRIVING DOWN RURAL HIGHWAY, SUDDEN LOSS OF DRIVE ABILITY TO VEHICLE, VEHICLE COASTED TO STOP ON SHOULDER OF HIGHWAY. ENGINE STILL HAD POWER. TOWED VAN TO FORD DEALERSHIP, RESULT OF DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR: TORQUE CONVERTER FAILED CAUSING SEVERE DAMAGE TO TRANSMISSION AND RADIATOR. DAMAGE REQUIRED NEW...

May 16, 2011 Unknown Or Other 98,400 mi

DRIVING DOWN RURAL HIGHWAY, SUDDEN LOSS OF DRIVE ABILITY TO VEHICLE, VEHICLE COASTED TO STOP ON SHOULDER OF HIGHWAY. ENGINE STILL HAD POWER. TOWED VAN TO FORD DEALERSHIP, RESULT OF DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR: TORQUE CONVERTER FAILED CAUSING SEVERE DAMAGE TO TRANSMISSION AND RADIATOR. DAMAGE REQUIRED NEW...

May 16, 2011 Power Train 98,400 mi

DRIVING DOWN RURAL HIGHWAY, SUDDEN LOSS OF DRIVE ABILITY TO VEHICLE, VEHICLE COASTED TO STOP ON SHOULDER OF HIGHWAY. ENGINE STILL HAD POWER. TOWED VAN TO FORD DEALERSHIP, RESULT OF DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR: TORQUE CONVERTER FAILED CAUSING SEVERE DAMAGE TO TRANSMISSION AND RADIATOR. DAMAGE REQUIRED NEW...

May 12, 2011 Power Train 81,587 mi

WHILE TURNING LEFT IN A BUSY INTERSECTION, THE ENGINE LOST ALL POWER. WHEN I PRESSED THE GAS PEDAL, THE ENGINE REVVED, BUT WOULD NOT ENGAGE. I COASTED TO THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE ROAD AND I PUT THE VEHICLE IN PARK. I TRIED ALL GEARS AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT MOVE. AFTER HAVING IT TOWED TO THE NEAREST ...

May 12, 2011 Power Train 81,587 mi

WHILE TURNING LEFT IN A BUSY INTERSECTION, THE ENGINE LOST ALL POWER. WHEN I PRESSED THE GAS PEDAL, THE ENGINE REVVED, BUT WOULD NOT ENGAGE. I COASTED TO THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE ROAD AND I PUT THE VEHICLE IN PARK. I TRIED ALL GEARS AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT MOVE. AFTER HAVING IT TOWED TO THE NEAREST ...

May 10, 2011 Structure 113,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE ATTEMPTING TO LATCH THE THIRD ROW REAR SEAT, THE LATCH FAILED DUE TO SEVERE CORROSION ON THE FLOOR PANEL AND ATTACHMENTS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND ADVISED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS UNSAFE TO BE DR...

May 10, 2011 Structure 113,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE ATTEMPTING TO LATCH THE THIRD ROW REAR SEAT, THE LATCH FAILED DUE TO SEVERE CORROSION ON THE FLOOR PANEL AND ATTACHMENTS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND ADVISED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS UNSAFE TO BE DR...

May 6, 2011 Power Train 88,000 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILURE AT 88,000 MILES. THIS IS APPARENTLY A KNOWN ISSUE WITH THESE VEHICLES AND THERE IS A CLASS ACTION PENDING. NO INDICATION OF ANY PROBLEM THEN SUDDENLY THE CAR WILL NOT GO INTO GEAR AND IS DEAD IN THE WATER EVEN THOUGH ENGINE IS RUNNING. *TR

May 6, 2011 Electrical System 91,000 mi

I TO OWN A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. I NEVER HAD ANY TROUBLE WITH THE VAN UNTIL FEBUARY 2011. I WAS PULLING OUT IN AN INTERSECTION THE VAN STARTED TO GO BUT DECIDED NOT TO. I TRIED TO PUT THE VAN IN REVERSE TO GET OUT OF TRAFFIC AND IT WOULDN'T GO. THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN IT DECIDED TO GO IN A BIG HURRY SQUE...

May 6, 2011 Power Train 88,000 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILURE AT 88,000 MILES. THIS IS APPARENTLY A KNOWN ISSUE WITH THESE VEHICLES AND THERE IS A CLASS ACTION PENDING. NO INDICATION OF ANY PROBLEM THEN SUDDENLY THE CAR WILL NOT GO INTO GEAR AND IS DEAD IN THE WATER EVEN THOUGH ENGINE IS RUNNING. *TR

May 6, 2011 Electrical System 91,000 mi

I TO OWN A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. I NEVER HAD ANY TROUBLE WITH THE VAN UNTIL FEBUARY 2011. I WAS PULLING OUT IN AN INTERSECTION THE VAN STARTED TO GO BUT DECIDED NOT TO. I TRIED TO PUT THE VAN IN REVERSE TO GET OUT OF TRAFFIC AND IT WOULDN'T GO. THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN IT DECIDED TO GO IN A BIG HURRY SQUE...

May 5, 2011 Power Train 113,000 mi

DRIVING A FORD 2004 FREESTAR 113K MILES NO PREVIOUS TRANSMISSION ISSUE. BACKED CAR OUT OF DRIVEWAY, LOST GEARS WHEN SHIFTING INTO DRIVE. COULD NOT RECOVER GEAR. NO SLIPPING GEARS OR OTHER SYMPTOM PRIOR TO FAILURE. NO PRIOR HISTORY OF TRANSMISSION RELATED PROBLEMS AT ALL. TOWED TO MECHANICS SHOP, REC...

May 5, 2011 Power Train 113,000 mi

DRIVING A FORD 2004 FREESTAR 113K MILES NO PREVIOUS TRANSMISSION ISSUE. BACKED CAR OUT OF DRIVEWAY, LOST GEARS WHEN SHIFTING INTO DRIVE. COULD NOT RECOVER GEAR. NO SLIPPING GEARS OR OTHER SYMPTOM PRIOR TO FAILURE. NO PRIOR HISTORY OF TRANSMISSION RELATED PROBLEMS AT ALL. TOWED TO MECHANICS SHOP, REC...

May 2, 2011 Power Train 59,000 mi

I WAS TRAVELING ON THE NEW JERSEY TURNPIKE, HEADING NORTH BOUND IN THE MIDDLE LANE. I FELT A SUDDEN THUMP AND THEN NOTICE THE MINI VAN STARTED TO REV UP TO 4500 - 5000 RPM, WHICH IT HAS NEVER DONE. I PULL TO THE EMERGENCY PULL OFF. THE CAR WOULD TURN ON AND SHIFT HOWEVER, IT WOULD NOT MOVE IN FOR...

May 2, 2011 Power Train 59,000 mi

I WAS TRAVELING ON THE NEW JERSEY TURNPIKE, HEADING NORTH BOUND IN THE MIDDLE LANE. I FELT A SUDDEN THUMP AND THEN NOTICE THE MINI VAN STARTED TO REV UP TO 4500 - 5000 RPM, WHICH IT HAS NEVER DONE. I PULL TO THE EMERGENCY PULL OFF. THE CAR WOULD TURN ON AND SHIFT HOWEVER, IT WOULD NOT MOVE IN FOR...

Apr 27, 2011 Unknown Or Other 113,210 mi

THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN LOSS OF ACCELERATION. THE ENGINE WOULD REV WHEN GAS PEDAL PUSHED, BUT WOULD NOT GAIN MOMENTUM. THERE WERE NO WARNING SIGNS, NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, AND NO NOISES. NONE OF THE GEARS WOULD WORK. THE DEALERSHIP SAID THE BANDS INSIDE THE TORQUE CONVERTER HAD SHREDDED.

Apr 27, 2011 Unknown Or Other 113,210 mi

THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN LOSS OF ACCELERATION. THE ENGINE WOULD REV WHEN GAS PEDAL PUSHED, BUT WOULD NOT GAIN MOMENTUM. THERE WERE NO WARNING SIGNS, NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, AND NO NOISES. NONE OF THE GEARS WOULD WORK. THE DEALERSHIP SAID THE BANDS INSIDE THE TORQUE CONVERTER HAD SHREDDED.

Apr 26, 2011 Power Train 104,000 mi

2004 FORD FREESTAR SEL TRAVELING @ 60 MPH. AS I WAS PROCEEDING UP A HILL, I NOTICED THAT THE RPMS WERE INCREASING BUT THE CAR WAS NOT ACCELERATING. I TRIED TO MOVED TO THE SHOULDER BUT THE CAR SLOWED TO A STOP BEFORE I COULD GET COMPLETELY OFF THE ROAD. AFTER ROLLING IT OFF THE ROADWAY, MY HUSBAN...

Apr 26, 2011 Power Train 104,000 mi

2004 FORD FREESTAR SEL TRAVELING @ 60 MPH. AS I WAS PROCEEDING UP A HILL, I NOTICED THAT THE RPMS WERE INCREASING BUT THE CAR WAS NOT ACCELERATING. I TRIED TO MOVED TO THE SHOULDER BUT THE CAR SLOWED TO A STOP BEFORE I COULD GET COMPLETELY OFF THE ROAD. AFTER ROLLING IT OFF THE ROADWAY, MY HUSBAN...

Apr 25, 2011 Power Train 82,517 mi

WE WERE DRIVING EASTBOUND ON HIGHWAY 26 IN THE STATE OF OREGON. WE WERE DRIVING UP THE HILL WHEN THERE WAS A ODD SOUND, THEN THE RPM OF THE VEHICLE WENT OVER 3000. WE WERE ABLE TO PULL THE VEHICLE OFF THE HIGH WAY BARELY PAST THE WHITE LINE. I LET OFF THE BRAKE AND TRIED TO DRIVE THE RPM REVVED BUT ...

Apr 25, 2011 Power Train 85,000 mi

MY 2004 FORD FREESTAR SUDDENLY WOULD NOT ACCELERATE OR MAINTAIN SPEED WHILE I WAS DRIVING. I WAS ABLE TO COAST A FEW FEET TO A SAFE PLACE TO LEAVE THE CAR. THE CAR WAS RUNNING, BUT WOULD NOT MOVE IN ANY GEAR. THERE WAS NO INDICATION OF ANYTHING WRONG WITH THE CAR BEFORE THEN. WHEN THE FAILURE OC...

Apr 25, 2011 Power Train 82,517 mi

WE WERE DRIVING EASTBOUND ON HIGHWAY 26 IN THE STATE OF OREGON. WE WERE DRIVING UP THE HILL WHEN THERE WAS A ODD SOUND, THEN THE RPM OF THE VEHICLE WENT OVER 3000. WE WERE ABLE TO PULL THE VEHICLE OFF THE HIGH WAY BARELY PAST THE WHITE LINE. I LET OFF THE BRAKE AND TRIED TO DRIVE THE RPM REVVED BUT ...

Apr 25, 2011 Power Train 85,000 mi

MY 2004 FORD FREESTAR SUDDENLY WOULD NOT ACCELERATE OR MAINTAIN SPEED WHILE I WAS DRIVING. I WAS ABLE TO COAST A FEW FEET TO A SAFE PLACE TO LEAVE THE CAR. THE CAR WAS RUNNING, BUT WOULD NOT MOVE IN ANY GEAR. THERE WAS NO INDICATION OF ANYTHING WRONG WITH THE CAR BEFORE THEN. WHEN THE FAILURE OC...

Apr 24, 2011 Power Train 77,050 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILED AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS (55MPH). TOTAL LOSS OF MOTIVE POWER. AFTER COASTING TO A STOP I WAS UNABLE TO GET THE CAR TO MOVE IN ANY GEAR (DRIVE, REVERSE, 1, 2, ETC.) *TR

Apr 24, 2011 Power Train 77,050 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILED AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS (55MPH). TOTAL LOSS OF MOTIVE POWER. AFTER COASTING TO A STOP I WAS UNABLE TO GET THE CAR TO MOVE IN ANY GEAR (DRIVE, REVERSE, 1, 2, ETC.) *TR

Apr 22, 2011 Electrical System 88,842 mi

THIS IS THE SECOND ISSUE I HAVE HAD WITH WATER GETTING INTO THE PCM(COMPUTER). THE FIRST OCCURRENCE (03/10) I HAD THE CAR TOWED TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP AND WAS ADVISES PER THE OBDB SCAN CODES THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED AN OVERHAUL. I TOLD THE DEALERSHIP THAT I HAD JUST PULLED THE CAR OUT OF MY DRIV...

Apr 22, 2011 Power Train 88,842 mi

THIS IS THE SECOND ISSUE I HAVE HAD WITH WATER GETTING INTO THE PCM(COMPUTER). THE FIRST OCCURRENCE (03/10) I HAD THE CAR TOWED TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP AND WAS ADVISES PER THE OBDB SCAN CODES THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED AN OVERHAUL. I TOLD THE DEALERSHIP THAT I HAD JUST PULLED THE CAR OUT OF MY DRIV...

Apr 22, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 88,842 mi

THIS IS THE SECOND ISSUE I HAVE HAD WITH WATER GETTING INTO THE PCM(COMPUTER). THE FIRST OCCURRENCE (03/10) I HAD THE CAR TOWED TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP AND WAS ADVISES PER THE OBDB SCAN CODES THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED AN OVERHAUL. I TOLD THE DEALERSHIP THAT I HAD JUST PULLED THE CAR OUT OF MY DRIV...

Apr 22, 2011 Electrical System 88,842 mi

THIS IS THE SECOND ISSUE I HAVE HAD WITH WATER GETTING INTO THE PCM(COMPUTER). THE FIRST OCCURRENCE (03/10) I HAD THE CAR TOWED TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP AND WAS ADVISES PER THE OBDB SCAN CODES THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED AN OVERHAUL. I TOLD THE DEALERSHIP THAT I HAD JUST PULLED THE CAR OUT OF MY DRIV...

Apr 22, 2011 Power Train 88,842 mi

THIS IS THE SECOND ISSUE I HAVE HAD WITH WATER GETTING INTO THE PCM(COMPUTER). THE FIRST OCCURRENCE (03/10) I HAD THE CAR TOWED TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP AND WAS ADVISES PER THE OBDB SCAN CODES THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED AN OVERHAUL. I TOLD THE DEALERSHIP THAT I HAD JUST PULLED THE CAR OUT OF MY DRIV...

Apr 22, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 88,842 mi

THIS IS THE SECOND ISSUE I HAVE HAD WITH WATER GETTING INTO THE PCM(COMPUTER). THE FIRST OCCURRENCE (03/10) I HAD THE CAR TOWED TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP AND WAS ADVISES PER THE OBDB SCAN CODES THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED AN OVERHAUL. I TOLD THE DEALERSHIP THAT I HAD JUST PULLED THE CAR OUT OF MY DRIV...

Apr 19, 2011 Power Train 70,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED AND SHE COULDN'T ACCELERATE. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS ON THE INSTRUMENTAL PANEL PRIOR OR AFTER THE FAILURE. THE DRIVER THEN COASTED TO THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY. THE V...

Apr 19, 2011 Power Train 70,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED AND SHE COULDN'T ACCELERATE. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS ON THE INSTRUMENTAL PANEL PRIOR OR AFTER THE FAILURE. THE DRIVER THEN COASTED TO THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY. THE V...

Apr 13, 2011 Power Train 130,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AND THE TRANSMISSION JUST SUDDENLY WENT OUT. IT WAS LIKE THE VEHICLE WAS STUCK IN NEUTRAL. I HAVE NO POWER TO THE WHEELS; FORWARD OR REVERSE. *TR

Apr 13, 2011 Electrical System 88,820 mi

REPEATED PROBLEMS WITH MOISTURE/RAIN GETTING INTO PCM(COMPUTER). CAR IS BACK AT TRANSMISSION SHOP AGAIN DUE TO CAR STALLING DURING BRAKING. I HAVE HAD FUEL PUMP/MODULE REPLACED IN ERROR, DUE TO FALSE CHECK ENGINE CODES DUE TO MOISTURE/RAIN GETTING INTO PCM, OWNER OF TRANSMISSION SAID ISSUE IS WITH...

Apr 13, 2011 Power Train 88,820 mi

REPEATED PROBLEMS WITH MOISTURE/RAIN GETTING INTO PCM(COMPUTER). CAR IS BACK AT TRANSMISSION SHOP AGAIN DUE TO CAR STALLING DURING BRAKING. I HAVE HAD FUEL PUMP/MODULE REPLACED IN ERROR, DUE TO FALSE CHECK ENGINE CODES DUE TO MOISTURE/RAIN GETTING INTO PCM, OWNER OF TRANSMISSION SAID ISSUE IS WITH...

Apr 13, 2011 Power Train 130,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AND THE TRANSMISSION JUST SUDDENLY WENT OUT. IT WAS LIKE THE VEHICLE WAS STUCK IN NEUTRAL. I HAVE NO POWER TO THE WHEELS; FORWARD OR REVERSE. *TR

Apr 13, 2011 Electrical System 88,820 mi

REPEATED PROBLEMS WITH MOISTURE/RAIN GETTING INTO PCM(COMPUTER). CAR IS BACK AT TRANSMISSION SHOP AGAIN DUE TO CAR STALLING DURING BRAKING. I HAVE HAD FUEL PUMP/MODULE REPLACED IN ERROR, DUE TO FALSE CHECK ENGINE CODES DUE TO MOISTURE/RAIN GETTING INTO PCM, OWNER OF TRANSMISSION SAID ISSUE IS WITH...

Apr 13, 2011 Power Train 88,820 mi

REPEATED PROBLEMS WITH MOISTURE/RAIN GETTING INTO PCM(COMPUTER). CAR IS BACK AT TRANSMISSION SHOP AGAIN DUE TO CAR STALLING DURING BRAKING. I HAVE HAD FUEL PUMP/MODULE REPLACED IN ERROR, DUE TO FALSE CHECK ENGINE CODES DUE TO MOISTURE/RAIN GETTING INTO PCM, OWNER OF TRANSMISSION SAID ISSUE IS WITH...

Mar 30, 2011 Power Train 112,000 mi

TRANSMISSION TORQUE CONVERTER FAILED. *TR

Mar 30, 2011 Power Train 112,000 mi

TRANSMISSION TORQUE CONVERTER FAILED. *TR

Mar 23, 2011 Parking Brake

MY MINI VAN IS MAKING A WEIRD NOISE AND WHEN I DRIVE IT ON THE HIGHWAY THE STEERING WEAL SHAKES A LOT . *TR

Mar 23, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

MY MINI VAN IS MAKING A WEIRD NOISE AND WHEN I DRIVE IT ON THE HIGHWAY THE STEERING WEAL SHAKES A LOT . *TR

Mar 23, 2011 Power Train 123,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING AT 35 MPH AND WENT TO SPEED UP COMING OUT OF TOWN. WHEN I WENT TO ACCELERATE, MY RPMS REVVED UPTO 5 AND MY SPEED DRASTICALLY DECLINED TO WHERE I HAD NO POWER AND COULD NOT GO IN DRIVE OR REVERSE. I HAD T CALL A TOW TRUCK TO TAKE VAN BACK TO TOWN. HAVE BEEN TOLD TORQUE CONVERTER IS BAD ...

Mar 23, 2011 Power Train 85,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD SURGE FORWARD BETWEEN ONE AND TWO RPMS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY REPLACED THE BALL BEARINGS AND HOSES. SIX DAYS LATER, WHILE ATTEMPTING TO DECELERATE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE,...

Mar 23, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages 57,000 mi

2004 FORD WINDSTAR INTERMITTENT PROBLEM WITH DRIVER'S SIDE PASSENGER DOOR AUTOMATIC RETRACTION FEATURE. AUTOMATIC DOOR WILL START TO CLOSE OR OPEN WHEN PASSENGERS ARE ENTERING OR EXITING VEHICLE AND WILL NOT RETRACT. ONCE DOOR OPEN WITH-OUT WARNING WHILE VEHICLE IN MOTION. *TR

Mar 23, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 63,000 mi

2004 FORD FREESTAR, WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE, SMELLED SOMETHING BURNING. PULLED INTO DRIVEWAY AND OBSERVED SMOKE FROM UNDER VEHICLE. FURTHER OBSERVED THAT UNDERCARRIAGE WAS SATURATED WITH A LIQUID. OBSERVED GASOLINE FLOWING FROM VEHICLE TANK AREA AND BELOW DRIVERS AREA AT UNDERCARRIAGE FROM GASOLINE LI...

Mar 23, 2011 Parking Brake

MY MINI VAN IS MAKING A WEIRD NOISE AND WHEN I DRIVE IT ON THE HIGHWAY THE STEERING WEAL SHAKES A LOT . *TR

Mar 23, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

MY MINI VAN IS MAKING A WEIRD NOISE AND WHEN I DRIVE IT ON THE HIGHWAY THE STEERING WEAL SHAKES A LOT . *TR

Mar 23, 2011 Power Train 123,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING AT 35 MPH AND WENT TO SPEED UP COMING OUT OF TOWN. WHEN I WENT TO ACCELERATE, MY RPMS REVVED UPTO 5 AND MY SPEED DRASTICALLY DECLINED TO WHERE I HAD NO POWER AND COULD NOT GO IN DRIVE OR REVERSE. I HAD T CALL A TOW TRUCK TO TAKE VAN BACK TO TOWN. HAVE BEEN TOLD TORQUE CONVERTER IS BAD ...

Mar 23, 2011 Power Train 85,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD SURGE FORWARD BETWEEN ONE AND TWO RPMS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY REPLACED THE BALL BEARINGS AND HOSES. SIX DAYS LATER, WHILE ATTEMPTING TO DECELERATE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE,...

Mar 23, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages 57,000 mi

2004 FORD WINDSTAR INTERMITTENT PROBLEM WITH DRIVER'S SIDE PASSENGER DOOR AUTOMATIC RETRACTION FEATURE. AUTOMATIC DOOR WILL START TO CLOSE OR OPEN WHEN PASSENGERS ARE ENTERING OR EXITING VEHICLE AND WILL NOT RETRACT. ONCE DOOR OPEN WITH-OUT WARNING WHILE VEHICLE IN MOTION. *TR

Mar 23, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 63,000 mi

2004 FORD FREESTAR, WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE, SMELLED SOMETHING BURNING. PULLED INTO DRIVEWAY AND OBSERVED SMOKE FROM UNDER VEHICLE. FURTHER OBSERVED THAT UNDERCARRIAGE WAS SATURATED WITH A LIQUID. OBSERVED GASOLINE FLOWING FROM VEHICLE TANK AREA AND BELOW DRIVERS AREA AT UNDERCARRIAGE FROM GASOLINE LI...

Mar 20, 2011 Power Train 159,750 mi

2004 FORD FREESTAR TRANSMISSION HAS GONE OUT AGAIN. SECOND TRANSMISSION TRANS WAS REPLACED BY FORD JUST AFTER WE BOUGHT IT. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME IT HAS LEFT US STRANDED. *TR

Mar 20, 2011 Power Train 159,750 mi

2004 FORD FREESTAR TRANSMISSION HAS GONE OUT AGAIN. SECOND TRANSMISSION TRANS WAS REPLACED BY FORD JUST AFTER WE BOUGHT IT. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME IT HAS LEFT US STRANDED. *TR

Mar 18, 2011 Electrical System 87,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL WITHOUT WARNING WHEN DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE VEHICLE WOULD RESTART SPORADICALLY OR THE CONTACT WOULD HAVE THE VEHICLE TOWED. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE WOULD ALSO START INDEPENDENTLY WITHOUT THE KEY BEING IN...

Mar 18, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 87,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL WITHOUT WARNING WHEN DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE VEHICLE WOULD RESTART SPORADICALLY OR THE CONTACT WOULD HAVE THE VEHICLE TOWED. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE WOULD ALSO START INDEPENDENTLY WITHOUT THE KEY BEING IN...

Mar 18, 2011 Electrical System 87,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL WITHOUT WARNING WHEN DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE VEHICLE WOULD RESTART SPORADICALLY OR THE CONTACT WOULD HAVE THE VEHICLE TOWED. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE WOULD ALSO START INDEPENDENTLY WITHOUT THE KEY BEING IN...

Mar 18, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 87,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL WITHOUT WARNING WHEN DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE VEHICLE WOULD RESTART SPORADICALLY OR THE CONTACT WOULD HAVE THE VEHICLE TOWED. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE WOULD ALSO START INDEPENDENTLY WITHOUT THE KEY BEING IN...

Mar 16, 2011 Power Train 74,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 35 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A LOSS OF POWER AND ABNORMALLY DECELERATED TO 10 MPH. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE OVER 10 MPH AND WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHERE THE FUEL FILTER WAS REPLACED. LATER, THE CONTACT WAS DRIV...

Mar 16, 2011 Power Train 74,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 35 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A LOSS OF POWER AND ABNORMALLY DECELERATED TO 10 MPH. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE OVER 10 MPH AND WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHERE THE FUEL FILTER WAS REPLACED. LATER, THE CONTACT WAS DRIV...

Mar 14, 2011 Power Train 121,000 mi

HAD TRANSMISSION FIXED IN JAN 2010 AND MY TRANSMISSION JUST WENT OUT AGAIN MARCH 10 2011... I HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE RANGING FROM BROKEN MOTOR MOUNTS, TRANNY, A/C, RADIATOR, SPARK PLUGS 02 SENSORS AND SO FORTH. THIS IS THE 5TH TIME I HAVE REPORTED ON HERE. PLEASE DO SOMETHIN...

Mar 14, 2011 Power Train 73,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, SHE HEARD A LOUD BANG. THE VEHICLE LOST ALL POWER AND WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE TORQUE CONVERTER WAS REPLACED. IN ADDITION, FIVE OTHER UNKNOWN COMPONENTS THAT FAILED DU...

Mar 14, 2011 Power Train 92,397 mi

PULLING AWAY FROM A STOP, THERE WAS A SUDDEN LOSE OF POWER TO THE WHEELS (THE RPMS STARTED TO CLIMB, BUT THERE WAS NO POWER TO THE WHEELS). AFTER COMING TO A STOP, TRIED TO MOVE THE VAN IN ANY GEAR ( FORWARD, REVERSE OR ANY LOWER GEAR), IN ANY DIRECTION, BUT THERE WAS NO MOVEMENT. WHILE THERE WAS O...

Mar 14, 2011 Power Train 121,000 mi

HAD TRANSMISSION FIXED IN JAN 2010 AND MY TRANSMISSION JUST WENT OUT AGAIN MARCH 10 2011... I HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE RANGING FROM BROKEN MOTOR MOUNTS, TRANNY, A/C, RADIATOR, SPARK PLUGS 02 SENSORS AND SO FORTH. THIS IS THE 5TH TIME I HAVE REPORTED ON HERE. PLEASE DO SOMETHIN...

Mar 14, 2011 Power Train 73,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, SHE HEARD A LOUD BANG. THE VEHICLE LOST ALL POWER AND WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE TORQUE CONVERTER WAS REPLACED. IN ADDITION, FIVE OTHER UNKNOWN COMPONENTS THAT FAILED DU...

Mar 14, 2011 Power Train 92,397 mi

PULLING AWAY FROM A STOP, THERE WAS A SUDDEN LOSE OF POWER TO THE WHEELS (THE RPMS STARTED TO CLIMB, BUT THERE WAS NO POWER TO THE WHEELS). AFTER COMING TO A STOP, TRIED TO MOVE THE VAN IN ANY GEAR ( FORWARD, REVERSE OR ANY LOWER GEAR), IN ANY DIRECTION, BUT THERE WAS NO MOVEMENT. WHILE THERE WAS O...

Mar 10, 2011 Equipment

A CAR JACK, PART NUMBER 3F2Z17080AB, THAT COMES STANDARD WITH 2004 FORD FREESTAR MINIVANS, BENT WHILE SUPPORTING THE VAN CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO FALL, CRUSH AND KILL THE OWNER THAT WAS UNDER THE VEHICLE DOING REPAIRS IN THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL WELL. UPDATED 05/26/11 *BF *TR UPDATED 09/08/11 *BF ...

Mar 10, 2011 Equipment

A CAR JACK, PART NUMBER 3F2Z17080AB, THAT COMES STANDARD WITH 2004 FORD FREESTAR MINIVANS, BENT WHILE SUPPORTING THE VAN CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO FALL, CRUSH AND KILL THE OWNER THAT WAS UNDER THE VEHICLE DOING REPAIRS IN THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL WELL. UPDATED 05/26/11 *BF *TR UPDATED 09/08/11 *BF ...

Mar 5, 2011 Power Train 68,500 mi

BOUGHT VAN WITH 68,000 MILES AND A WEEK LATER WITH 68,500 MILES THE VEHICLE LOST POWER WHILE DRIVING WITH NO WARNING...HAD TO REPLACE TRANSMISSION $2900.00.......I WOULD LIKE ALL OF THAT BACK....AND SO WOULD EVERYONE ELSE THAT HAS HAD THIS HAPPEN TO THEM....THANKS *TR

Mar 5, 2011 Power Train 74,000 mi

ON 3/5/11, MY HUSBAND, MYSELF, AND 2 OF OUR CHILDREN WERE TRAVELING UPHILL ON ROUTE 79 IN UPSTATE NY. SUDDENLY OUR 2004 FORD FREESTAR MINIVAN ACTED AS THOUGH IT WERE IN NEUTRAL. MY HUSBAND PUSHED ON THE GAS PEDAL, THE ENGINE REVVED, BUT THE CAR JUST WOULDN'T GO. WE HAD TO COAST BACKWARDS DOWN THE...

Mar 5, 2011 Power Train 68,500 mi

BOUGHT VAN WITH 68,000 MILES AND A WEEK LATER WITH 68,500 MILES THE VEHICLE LOST POWER WHILE DRIVING WITH NO WARNING...HAD TO REPLACE TRANSMISSION $2900.00.......I WOULD LIKE ALL OF THAT BACK....AND SO WOULD EVERYONE ELSE THAT HAS HAD THIS HAPPEN TO THEM....THANKS *TR

Mar 5, 2011 Power Train 74,000 mi

ON 3/5/11, MY HUSBAND, MYSELF, AND 2 OF OUR CHILDREN WERE TRAVELING UPHILL ON ROUTE 79 IN UPSTATE NY. SUDDENLY OUR 2004 FORD FREESTAR MINIVAN ACTED AS THOUGH IT WERE IN NEUTRAL. MY HUSBAND PUSHED ON THE GAS PEDAL, THE ENGINE REVVED, BUT THE CAR JUST WOULDN'T GO. WE HAD TO COAST BACKWARDS DOWN THE...

Mar 4, 2011 Power Train 88,000 mi

MY 2004 FORD FREESTAR HAD A CATASTROPHIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE WHILE I WAS ON THE FREEWAY WITH MY FAMILY IN THE CAR. MY CAR HAS ONLY 88K MILES AND GAVE ABSOLUTELY NO INDICATION OF ANYTHING MECHANICALLY WRONG PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. I HAVE SINCE LEARNED THAT THIS IS AN EXTREMELY COMMON PROBLEM FOR FORD ...

Mar 4, 2011 Power Train 88,000 mi

MY 2004 FORD FREESTAR HAD A CATASTROPHIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE WHILE I WAS ON THE FREEWAY WITH MY FAMILY IN THE CAR. MY CAR HAS ONLY 88K MILES AND GAVE ABSOLUTELY NO INDICATION OF ANYTHING MECHANICALLY WRONG PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. I HAVE SINCE LEARNED THAT THIS IS AN EXTREMELY COMMON PROBLEM FOR FORD ...

Mar 1, 2011 Power Train 97,000 mi

APRIL 2008. DRIVING HOME FROM SISTERS WEDDING IN CANADA TO NORTH CAROLINA. TORQUE CONVERTER CAME APART AND DAMAGED THE TRANSMISSION, (97000 MILES). NEW TRANSMISSION INSTALL AT AAMCO IN MANCHESTER, CT. 65000 MILES LATER (NOVEMBER 2011) THAT TRANSMISSION FAILS. HAD IT CHECKED OUT AND WATER WAS GETTING...

Mar 1, 2011 Visibility 91,600 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE STREET WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN I HEARD A VERY LOUD NOISE LIKE A GUN SHOT. MY FORD FREESTAR VAN BACK WINDOW EXPLODED WHILE I HAD CHILDREN IN THE BACK SEAT. THEY COULD HAVE BEEN CUT UP OR KILLED SITTING BACK THERE. IT WAS A SCARY SITUATION AND I WOULD LOVE IT IF THIS COMPLAINT COUL...

Mar 1, 2011 Power Train 97,000 mi

APRIL 2008. DRIVING HOME FROM SISTERS WEDDING IN CANADA TO NORTH CAROLINA. TORQUE CONVERTER CAME APART AND DAMAGED THE TRANSMISSION, (97000 MILES). NEW TRANSMISSION INSTALL AT AAMCO IN MANCHESTER, CT. 65000 MILES LATER (NOVEMBER 2011) THAT TRANSMISSION FAILS. HAD IT CHECKED OUT AND WATER WAS GETTING...

Mar 1, 2011 Visibility 91,600 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE STREET WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN I HEARD A VERY LOUD NOISE LIKE A GUN SHOT. MY FORD FREESTAR VAN BACK WINDOW EXPLODED WHILE I HAD CHILDREN IN THE BACK SEAT. THEY COULD HAVE BEEN CUT UP OR KILLED SITTING BACK THERE. IT WAS A SCARY SITUATION AND I WOULD LOVE IT IF THIS COMPLAINT COUL...

Feb 28, 2011 Power Train 82,576 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE ACCELERATING FROM A STOP LIGHT AT APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH THE CONTACT HEARD A CLANGING NOISE IN THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE AND THEN IT STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS TOLD THAT THE SPLINE WAS STRIPPED AND TH...

Feb 28, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling

TL-THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN DRIVING IN INCLEMENT WEATHER THE WATER ENTERS INTO THE ELECTRIACL SYSTEM AND STALLS THE VEHICLE. THIS FAILURE HAS OCCURRED ON 7 DIFFERENT OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A DEALER AND THEY WOULD GET THE WATER OUT AND BLOW ...

Feb 28, 2011 Power Train 78,000 mi

DRIVING TO WORK THE TRANSMISSION IN 2004 FREESTAR WITH ONLY 78,000 MILES CATASTROPHICALLY FAILED WITHOUT ANY WARNING, STRANDING THE VEHICLE IN THE SOUTHBOUND LANE OF TRAFFIC ON A RURAL HIGHWAY CREATING TRAFFIC HAZARDS FOR MYSELF AND OTHER MOTORISTS. THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED TO A PRIVATE TRANS...

Feb 28, 2011 Power Train 82,576 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE ACCELERATING FROM A STOP LIGHT AT APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH THE CONTACT HEARD A CLANGING NOISE IN THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE AND THEN IT STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS TOLD THAT THE SPLINE WAS STRIPPED AND TH...

Feb 28, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling

TL-THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN DRIVING IN INCLEMENT WEATHER THE WATER ENTERS INTO THE ELECTRIACL SYSTEM AND STALLS THE VEHICLE. THIS FAILURE HAS OCCURRED ON 7 DIFFERENT OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A DEALER AND THEY WOULD GET THE WATER OUT AND BLOW ...

Feb 28, 2011 Power Train 78,000 mi

DRIVING TO WORK THE TRANSMISSION IN 2004 FREESTAR WITH ONLY 78,000 MILES CATASTROPHICALLY FAILED WITHOUT ANY WARNING, STRANDING THE VEHICLE IN THE SOUTHBOUND LANE OF TRAFFIC ON A RURAL HIGHWAY CREATING TRAFFIC HAZARDS FOR MYSELF AND OTHER MOTORISTS. THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED TO A PRIVATE TRANS...

Feb 26, 2011 Unknown Or Other 94,500 mi

AS WE WERE ON A FAMILY VACATION CROSSING WISCONSIN ON INTERSTATE 94 GOING 65 MPH WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL SET, THE CAR STARTED T REV VERY HIGH AND WE LOST ALL POWER. THE ENGINE RAN FINE AND WE WERE ABLE TO BRAKE AND STEER, BUT HAD NO FORWARD OR BACKWARD GEARS. WE HAD TO INTERRUPT OUR TRIP, HAVE THE...

Feb 26, 2011 Power Train 95,000 mi

WAS TRAVELING IN THE VEHICLE AND ALL OF A SUDDEN LOST ALL POWER TO THE TRANSMISSION. WAS VERY CONCERNING AS IT OCCURRED IN TRAFFIC AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. *TR

Feb 26, 2011 Power Train 93,682 mi

2004 FORD FREESTAR TRANSMISSION FAILURE. FORD SERVICE MANAGER STATED A SUBSTANCE -APPEARS TO BE WATER-ENTER THROUGH TRANSAXLE VENT. VENT IS SUPPOSE TO BE COVER BY A COWL GRILLE PANEL. LOSS OF POWER WHILE DRIVING AND UNABLE TO SHIFT INTO ANY GEAR, ALTHOUGH ENGINE RUNNING. TRANSAXLE LIGHT CAME ON BAC...

Feb 26, 2011 Unknown Or Other 94,500 mi

AS WE WERE ON A FAMILY VACATION CROSSING WISCONSIN ON INTERSTATE 94 GOING 65 MPH WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL SET, THE CAR STARTED T REV VERY HIGH AND WE LOST ALL POWER. THE ENGINE RAN FINE AND WE WERE ABLE TO BRAKE AND STEER, BUT HAD NO FORWARD OR BACKWARD GEARS. WE HAD TO INTERRUPT OUR TRIP, HAVE THE...

Feb 26, 2011 Power Train 95,000 mi

WAS TRAVELING IN THE VEHICLE AND ALL OF A SUDDEN LOST ALL POWER TO THE TRANSMISSION. WAS VERY CONCERNING AS IT OCCURRED IN TRAFFIC AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. *TR

Feb 26, 2011 Power Train 93,682 mi

2004 FORD FREESTAR TRANSMISSION FAILURE. FORD SERVICE MANAGER STATED A SUBSTANCE -APPEARS TO BE WATER-ENTER THROUGH TRANSAXLE VENT. VENT IS SUPPOSE TO BE COVER BY A COWL GRILLE PANEL. LOSS OF POWER WHILE DRIVING AND UNABLE TO SHIFT INTO ANY GEAR, ALTHOUGH ENGINE RUNNING. TRANSAXLE LIGHT CAME ON BAC...

Feb 23, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 78,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING UPHILL APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE BECAME RESISTANT TO THE CONTACTS ATTEMPTS TO ACCELERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THEY CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE TORQUE CONVERTER WOULD NEED TO BE ...

Feb 23, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 78,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING UPHILL APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE BECAME RESISTANT TO THE CONTACTS ATTEMPTS TO ACCELERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THEY CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE TORQUE CONVERTER WOULD NEED TO BE ...

Feb 20, 2011 Power Train 90,000 mi

#1398 OF 1400 ANOTHER TRAN FAILS "DEATH TRAP" BY ALTON5 FEB 20, 2011 (1:31 PM) I HAVE A 2004 FREESTAR AND WAS TRAVELING ON A 5 LINE FREEWAY WHEN ALL THE SUDDEN THE TRAN LIGHT CAME ON. THE CAR LOST ALL POWER EVEN THE POWER STEERING. I WAS IN THE INSIDE LANE AND HAD TO COAST TO TRY AND MAKE IT OFF...

Feb 20, 2011 Power Train 90,000 mi

#1398 OF 1400 ANOTHER TRAN FAILS "DEATH TRAP" BY ALTON5 FEB 20, 2011 (1:31 PM) I HAVE A 2004 FREESTAR AND WAS TRAVELING ON A 5 LINE FREEWAY WHEN ALL THE SUDDEN THE TRAN LIGHT CAME ON. THE CAR LOST ALL POWER EVEN THE POWER STEERING. I WAS IN THE INSIDE LANE AND HAD TO COAST TO TRY AND MAKE IT OFF...

Feb 17, 2011 Steering 200,000 mi

POWER STEERING HOSE LEAKING AND CAUSING SMOKE AND LOSS OF TURNING POWER. POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKS OUT OF THE LOW PRESSURE LINE AND ON TO THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD. CORRECTED IN FEBRUARY 2011 BY REPLACING THE RACK AND PINION, POWER STEERING PUMP AND LOW PRESSURE HOSE TO THE COOLER. *TR

Feb 17, 2011 Steering 200,000 mi

POWER STEERING HOSE LEAKING AND CAUSING SMOKE AND LOSS OF TURNING POWER. POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKS OUT OF THE LOW PRESSURE LINE AND ON TO THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD. CORRECTED IN FEBRUARY 2011 BY REPLACING THE RACK AND PINION, POWER STEERING PUMP AND LOW PRESSURE HOSE TO THE COOLER. *TR

Feb 8, 2011 Power Train 75,000 mi

DURING NORMAL OPERATION OF OUR 2004 FORD FREESTAR, THE VEHICLE CEASED MOVEMENT DUE TO A CATASTROPHIC FAILURE OF THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, REQUIRING REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF THE TRANSMISSION AT APPROXIMATELY 75,000 MILES. THE MAINTENANCE GARAGE (A FORD DEALER) COULD NOT DETERMINE THE EXACT CAUSE...

Feb 8, 2011 Power Train 87,000 mi

2004 FORD FREESTAR TRANSMISSION FAILED. *TR

Feb 8, 2011 Power Train 75,000 mi

DURING NORMAL OPERATION OF OUR 2004 FORD FREESTAR, THE VEHICLE CEASED MOVEMENT DUE TO A CATASTROPHIC FAILURE OF THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, REQUIRING REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF THE TRANSMISSION AT APPROXIMATELY 75,000 MILES. THE MAINTENANCE GARAGE (A FORD DEALER) COULD NOT DETERMINE THE EXACT CAUSE...

Feb 8, 2011 Power Train 87,000 mi

2004 FORD FREESTAR TRANSMISSION FAILED. *TR

Feb 7, 2011 Power Train 134,250 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE FROM A STOP, THE VEHICLE DID NOT MOVE. THE CONTACT SHIFTED INTO A LOWER GEAR WHICH ALLOWED THE VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE SLOWLY BUT THE FAILURE OCCURRED AGAIN. THE VEHICLE MOVED FINE IN REVERSE BUT NOT IN THE DRI...

Feb 7, 2011 Power Train 134,250 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE FROM A STOP, THE VEHICLE DID NOT MOVE. THE CONTACT SHIFTED INTO A LOWER GEAR WHICH ALLOWED THE VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE SLOWLY BUT THE FAILURE OCCURRED AGAIN. THE VEHICLE MOVED FINE IN REVERSE BUT NOT IN THE DRI...

Feb 5, 2011 Electrical System 48,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE TRACTION CONTROL DISINGAGES FOR NO APPARANT REASON. ALSO THE CRUISE CONTROL WILL BE WORKING FINE AND AFTER THE TRACTION CONTROL DISINAGES THE CRUISE CONTROL ALSO STOPS THEN SOMETIMES AFTER YOU PRESS RESUME IT REINGAGES AND SOMETIMES IN DOESEN'T IF YOU SHUT OFF THE CAR AND RESTART I...

Feb 5, 2011 Electrical System 48,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE TRACTION CONTROL DISINGAGES FOR NO APPARANT REASON. ALSO THE CRUISE CONTROL WILL BE WORKING FINE AND AFTER THE TRACTION CONTROL DISINAGES THE CRUISE CONTROL ALSO STOPS THEN SOMETIMES AFTER YOU PRESS RESUME IT REINGAGES AND SOMETIMES IN DOESEN'T IF YOU SHUT OFF THE CAR AND RESTART I...

Jan 31, 2011 Power Train Crash 65,000 mi

I HAVE A 04 FORD FREESTAR THAT CONTINUES TO HAVE TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. IT STARTED EARLY AROUND 40K. FMC SERVICE STATED 'JUST A LEAK'. REPEAT COMPLAINTS EQUALED 'NOTHING FOUND, ETC, ETC'. BEGINNING LAST YEAR IT WOULD LOSE POWER AND BACKFIRE WHILE THE TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT ENGAGE AND ALMOST CAUSED M...

Jan 31, 2011 Power Train 97,300 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT WAS TRAVELING DOWN THE HIGHWAY WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ACTIVATED AT 78 MPH UP A HILL, WHEN SUDDENLY, THE ENGINE BEGAN TO REV AND THE VEHICLE STARTED TO DECELERATE QUICKLY. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO GET TO THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY WITH NO ACCELERATIO...

Jan 31, 2011 Power Train Crash 65,000 mi

I HAVE A 04 FORD FREESTAR THAT CONTINUES TO HAVE TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. IT STARTED EARLY AROUND 40K. FMC SERVICE STATED 'JUST A LEAK'. REPEAT COMPLAINTS EQUALED 'NOTHING FOUND, ETC, ETC'. BEGINNING LAST YEAR IT WOULD LOSE POWER AND BACKFIRE WHILE THE TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT ENGAGE AND ALMOST CAUSED M...

Jan 31, 2011 Power Train 97,300 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT WAS TRAVELING DOWN THE HIGHWAY WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ACTIVATED AT 78 MPH UP A HILL, WHEN SUDDENLY, THE ENGINE BEGAN TO REV AND THE VEHICLE STARTED TO DECELERATE QUICKLY. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO GET TO THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY WITH NO ACCELERATIO...

Jan 26, 2011 Power Train 126,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO HESITATE AS IF WERE RUNNING OUT OF GASOLINE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER OR A LOCAL MECHANIC FOR THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY. THE FAILURE BEGAN ON JANUARY 25, 2011. THE VEHICLE H...

Jan 26, 2011 Power Train 83,000 mi

I OWN A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. ON WEDNESDAY, JAN. 26,2011, I TRY TO MOVE MY VAN IN MY GARAGE, FOUND THE ENGINE STARTED NORMALLY, BUT THE VAN CANNOT MOVE.. THE GEAR LOOKED NOT FUNCTIONAL AT ALL. THE VAN WOULD NOT MOVE FORWARD AS WELL. I HAD MY MECHANIC TO TAKE A LOOK, AND HE INFORMED ME THAT THE TRANS...

Jan 26, 2011 Power Train 126,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO HESITATE AS IF WERE RUNNING OUT OF GASOLINE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER OR A LOCAL MECHANIC FOR THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY. THE FAILURE BEGAN ON JANUARY 25, 2011. THE VEHICLE H...

Jan 26, 2011 Power Train 83,000 mi

I OWN A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. ON WEDNESDAY, JAN. 26,2011, I TRY TO MOVE MY VAN IN MY GARAGE, FOUND THE ENGINE STARTED NORMALLY, BUT THE VAN CANNOT MOVE.. THE GEAR LOOKED NOT FUNCTIONAL AT ALL. THE VAN WOULD NOT MOVE FORWARD AS WELL. I HAD MY MECHANIC TO TAKE A LOOK, AND HE INFORMED ME THAT THE TRANS...

Jan 25, 2011 Power Train 119,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT WAS ACCELERATING AT 30 MPH WHEN THE TRANSMISSION FAILED WITHOUT WARNING AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NO LONGER ACCELERATE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO PUSH THE VEHICLE OFF THE ROADWAY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL MECHANIC AND THE MECHANIC STATED THAT...

Jan 25, 2011 Unknown Or Other 85,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH ON A 4 LANE ROAD VEHICLE SUDDENLY LOST ABILITY TO ACCELERATE VEHICLE GAVE NO WARNING JUST STOPPED ACCELERATION. WAS ABLE TO COAST OFF ROADWAY INTO PARKING LOT. MECHANIC STATED THE TORQUE CONVERTER WAS THE CAUSE

Jan 25, 2011 Power Train 119,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT WAS ACCELERATING AT 30 MPH WHEN THE TRANSMISSION FAILED WITHOUT WARNING AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NO LONGER ACCELERATE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO PUSH THE VEHICLE OFF THE ROADWAY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL MECHANIC AND THE MECHANIC STATED THAT...

Jan 25, 2011 Unknown Or Other 85,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH ON A 4 LANE ROAD VEHICLE SUDDENLY LOST ABILITY TO ACCELERATE VEHICLE GAVE NO WARNING JUST STOPPED ACCELERATION. WAS ABLE TO COAST OFF ROADWAY INTO PARKING LOT. MECHANIC STATED THE TORQUE CONVERTER WAS THE CAUSE

Jan 22, 2011 Power Train 74,652 mi

AT HIGHWAY SPEED DRIVE TO TIRES WAS LOST. TORQUE CONVERTER MOTH VANES AND SPINDLE WERE DESTROYED UPON REMOVAL AND INSPECTION. *TR

Jan 22, 2011 Power Train 81,550 mi

ON DECEMBER 23, WE WERE DRIVING OUR 2004 FORD FREESTAR LIMITED, AND WHILE MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN ACROSS TRAFFIC, THE VEHICLE SIMPLY FELL OUT OF GEAR, AND THE RPMS INCREASED, THUS CAUSING THE VAN TO COAST TO A STOP. LUCKILY THE VAN WAS NOT IN A COLLISION DURING THE INCIDENT. AFTER BEING DIAGNOSED ...

Jan 22, 2011 Power Train 74,652 mi

AT HIGHWAY SPEED DRIVE TO TIRES WAS LOST. TORQUE CONVERTER MOTH VANES AND SPINDLE WERE DESTROYED UPON REMOVAL AND INSPECTION. *TR

Jan 22, 2011 Power Train 81,550 mi

ON DECEMBER 23, WE WERE DRIVING OUR 2004 FORD FREESTAR LIMITED, AND WHILE MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN ACROSS TRAFFIC, THE VEHICLE SIMPLY FELL OUT OF GEAR, AND THE RPMS INCREASED, THUS CAUSING THE VAN TO COAST TO A STOP. LUCKILY THE VAN WAS NOT IN A COLLISION DURING THE INCIDENT. AFTER BEING DIAGNOSED ...

Jan 20, 2011 Power Train 150,000 mi

WAS DRIVING HOME FROM SCHOOL WITH MY HUSBAND AND SON. APPROXIMATE SPEED WAS 40 MPH WHILE PRESSING GAS SLIGHTLY TO GO UP SMALL INCLINE MOTOR REVVED AS IF IT WAS IN NEUTRAL. VAN HAD NO POWER TO MOVE, NOT EVEN REVERSE. HAD TO HAD TOWED. MECHANIC STATES PUMP IN TRANSMISSION IS OUT AND TRANSMISSION IS CO...

Jan 20, 2011 Power Train 150,000 mi

WAS DRIVING HOME FROM SCHOOL WITH MY HUSBAND AND SON. APPROXIMATE SPEED WAS 40 MPH WHILE PRESSING GAS SLIGHTLY TO GO UP SMALL INCLINE MOTOR REVVED AS IF IT WAS IN NEUTRAL. VAN HAD NO POWER TO MOVE, NOT EVEN REVERSE. HAD TO HAD TOWED. MECHANIC STATES PUMP IN TRANSMISSION IS OUT AND TRANSMISSION IS CO...

Jan 17, 2011 Power Train 94,461 mi

FORD FREESTAR 2004- GOING DOWN HWY, ENGINE SUDDENLY REVVED LOUDLY THEN WE HAD NO GEARS WHATSO EVER. THE ENGINE WAS RUNNING FINE BUT COULDN'T PROPEL THE VEHICLE. MECHANIC TOLD US THIS IS A RECURRING PROBLEM WITH THIS MAKE/MODEL. *TR

Jan 17, 2011 Power Train 94,461 mi

FORD FREESTAR 2004- GOING DOWN HWY, ENGINE SUDDENLY REVVED LOUDLY THEN WE HAD NO GEARS WHATSO EVER. THE ENGINE WAS RUNNING FINE BUT COULDN'T PROPEL THE VEHICLE. MECHANIC TOLD US THIS IS A RECURRING PROBLEM WITH THIS MAKE/MODEL. *TR

Jan 15, 2011 Power Train 72,925 mi

MY WIFE WAS DRIVING 2004 FREESTAR VAN WHEN JUST PASS A INTERSECTION WHEN TRANSMISSION WENT OUT, SHE IS OK BUT, HAD TO REPLACE CONVERTER IN TRANSMISSION COST $838.34 ONLY 72925 MILES ON VAN THIS SHOULD NOT HAVE HAPPEN , I THINK FORD SHOULD RECALL THIS VAN. *TR

Jan 15, 2011 Power Train 72,925 mi

MY WIFE WAS DRIVING 2004 FREESTAR VAN WHEN JUST PASS A INTERSECTION WHEN TRANSMISSION WENT OUT, SHE IS OK BUT, HAD TO REPLACE CONVERTER IN TRANSMISSION COST $838.34 ONLY 72925 MILES ON VAN THIS SHOULD NOT HAVE HAPPEN , I THINK FORD SHOULD RECALL THIS VAN. *TR

Jan 12, 2011 Power Train

2004 FORD FREESTAR VAN. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO TRANSMISSION PUMP FAILURE. *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED AS SHE WAS DRIVING, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY LOST POWER WITHOUT WARNING. THE TRANSMISSION AND A TRANSMISSION SWITCH RANGE WAS REPLACED. *JB

Jan 12, 2011 Power Train

2004 FORD FREESTAR VAN. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO TRANSMISSION PUMP FAILURE. *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED AS SHE WAS DRIVING, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY LOST POWER WITHOUT WARNING. THE TRANSMISSION AND A TRANSMISSION SWITCH RANGE WAS REPLACED. *JB

Jan 8, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 95,000 mi

WHEN DRIVING OUR VAN IT STARTED TO JERK AND THE ENGINE LIGHT STARTED FLASHING. IT THEN STALLED OUT ON US. IT WAS RAINING THAT DAY AND IT CONTINUED TO DO THIS. THE NEXT DAY WHEN THE RAIN STOPPED IT QUIT AND RAN FINE, BUT STARTED AGAIN THE MINUTE WE HIT ANY MOISTURE. THE COMPUTER IN THE VAN ALSO START...

Jan 8, 2011 Electrical System 95,000 mi

WHEN DRIVING OUR VAN IT STARTED TO JERK AND THE ENGINE LIGHT STARTED FLASHING. IT THEN STALLED OUT ON US. IT WAS RAINING THAT DAY AND IT CONTINUED TO DO THIS. THE NEXT DAY WHEN THE RAIN STOPPED IT QUIT AND RAN FINE, BUT STARTED AGAIN THE MINUTE WE HIT ANY MOISTURE. THE COMPUTER IN THE VAN ALSO START...

Jan 8, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 95,000 mi

WHEN DRIVING OUR VAN IT STARTED TO JERK AND THE ENGINE LIGHT STARTED FLASHING. IT THEN STALLED OUT ON US. IT WAS RAINING THAT DAY AND IT CONTINUED TO DO THIS. THE NEXT DAY WHEN THE RAIN STOPPED IT QUIT AND RAN FINE, BUT STARTED AGAIN THE MINUTE WE HIT ANY MOISTURE. THE COMPUTER IN THE VAN ALSO START...

Jan 8, 2011 Electrical System 95,000 mi

WHEN DRIVING OUR VAN IT STARTED TO JERK AND THE ENGINE LIGHT STARTED FLASHING. IT THEN STALLED OUT ON US. IT WAS RAINING THAT DAY AND IT CONTINUED TO DO THIS. THE NEXT DAY WHEN THE RAIN STOPPED IT QUIT AND RAN FINE, BUT STARTED AGAIN THE MINUTE WE HIT ANY MOISTURE. THE COMPUTER IN THE VAN ALSO START...

Jan 6, 2011 Power Train 51,887 mi

I PURCHASED A 2004 FORD FREESTAR WITH 28,389 MILES ON 6/16/08. IN OCTOBER 2009 MY WIFE WAS DRIVING THE VAN AND WHEN SHE STOPPED AT A STOP SIGN & TRIED TO TURN ON THE NEXT ROAD, THE VAN WOULDN'T GO. THE VAN ACTED AS IF IT WERE IN NEUTRAL. THE VAN WAS STILL RUNNING BUT WOULDN'T GO IN TO ANY GEARS AT ...

Jan 6, 2011 Power Train 51,887 mi

I PURCHASED A 2004 FORD FREESTAR WITH 28,389 MILES ON 6/16/08. IN OCTOBER 2009 MY WIFE WAS DRIVING THE VAN AND WHEN SHE STOPPED AT A STOP SIGN & TRIED TO TURN ON THE NEXT ROAD, THE VAN WOULDN'T GO. THE VAN ACTED AS IF IT WERE IN NEUTRAL. THE VAN WAS STILL RUNNING BUT WOULDN'T GO IN TO ANY GEARS AT ...

Jan 5, 2011 Power Train 82,000 mi

TRANSMISSION WENT 82,000 MILES FOR FREESTAR 2004 COST FOR NEW TRANSMISSION $2400 WHICH I PAID. *TR

Jan 5, 2011 Power Train 82,000 mi

TRANSMISSION WENT 82,000 MILES FOR FREESTAR 2004 COST FOR NEW TRANSMISSION $2400 WHICH I PAID. *TR

Jan 3, 2011 Power Train 74,136 mi

DURING NORMAL OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE, WITHOUT WARNING, THE VEHICLE LOST ALL POWER AS I PULLED OFF THE ROAD. FORD DIAGNOSED AND RECOMMENDED REPLACING THE TRANSMISSION. TRANSMISSION IS CURRENTLY BEING REBUILT BY AAMCO TRANSMISSIONS.

Jan 3, 2011 Power Train 74,136 mi

DURING NORMAL OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE, WITHOUT WARNING, THE VEHICLE LOST ALL POWER AS I PULLED OFF THE ROAD. FORD DIAGNOSED AND RECOMMENDED REPLACING THE TRANSMISSION. TRANSMISSION IS CURRENTLY BEING REBUILT BY AAMCO TRANSMISSIONS.

Dec 31, 2010 Power Train 60,000 mi

FORD TRANSMISSION IS SLIPPING OUT OF GEAR AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. *TR

Dec 31, 2010 Power Train 60,000 mi

FORD TRANSMISSION IS SLIPPING OUT OF GEAR AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. *TR

Dec 29, 2010 Power Train 87,000 mi

2004 FREESTAR- TRAVELING DOWN ROAD WHEN CAR'S ENGINE JUST STARTED REVVING AND CAR WOULD NOT GO FORWARD OR BACKWARDS- HAD TO CALL TOW TRUCK TO TOW US TO SHOP. THIS COULD HAVE BEEN EVEN WORSE IF WOULD HAVE HAPPENED ON HIGHWAY, OR IN BAD WEATHER- AS MY HUSBAND IS DISABLED UNABLE TO WALK VERY WELL!!! C...

Dec 29, 2010 Power Train 87,000 mi

2004 FREESTAR- TRAVELING DOWN ROAD WHEN CAR'S ENGINE JUST STARTED REVVING AND CAR WOULD NOT GO FORWARD OR BACKWARDS- HAD TO CALL TOW TRUCK TO TOW US TO SHOP. THIS COULD HAVE BEEN EVEN WORSE IF WOULD HAVE HAPPENED ON HIGHWAY, OR IN BAD WEATHER- AS MY HUSBAND IS DISABLED UNABLE TO WALK VERY WELL!!! C...

Dec 26, 2010 Power Train 63,515 mi

I OWN A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. ON WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2010 I PROCEEDED TO BACK MY VAN INTO MY GARAGE AFTER RUNNING ERRANDS FOR THE DAY AND AFTER BACKING UP ABOUT A FOOT, THE VEHICLE CEASED MOVEMENT. IT WOULD NOT MOVE FORWARD AS WELL. I HAD MY LOCAL MECHANIC STOP BY MY HOME TO TAKE A LOOK, AND HE IN...

Dec 26, 2010 Power Train 63,515 mi

I OWN A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. ON WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2010 I PROCEEDED TO BACK MY VAN INTO MY GARAGE AFTER RUNNING ERRANDS FOR THE DAY AND AFTER BACKING UP ABOUT A FOOT, THE VEHICLE CEASED MOVEMENT. IT WOULD NOT MOVE FORWARD AS WELL. I HAD MY LOCAL MECHANIC STOP BY MY HOME TO TAKE A LOOK, AND HE IN...

Dec 23, 2010 Power Train 106,000 mi

COMING INTO TOWN IN BUSY TRAFFIC, OUR VEHICLE SUDDENLY SLIPPED OUT OF GEAR AND THEN WOULD NOT SWITCH BACK INTO GEAR ABOVE 20MPH. WE WERE 30 MILES OR SO FROM HOME, SO WE WENT AT LOW SPEED OUT OF TOWN AND DOWN HIGHWAY CONTINUING TO SEE IF IT WOULD KICK INTO GEAR. IT DID NOT GO OVER 20 TO 25 MPH UNTI...

Dec 23, 2010 Power Train 102,000 mi

MY 2004 FORD FREESTAR VAN TRANSMISSION SLIPS, HAVE REPLACED TRANNY FLUID AND FILTER, STILL HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. EVENTUALY GOING TO HAVE TO REPLACE TRANNY. *LN

Dec 23, 2010 Power Train 106,000 mi

COMING INTO TOWN IN BUSY TRAFFIC, OUR VEHICLE SUDDENLY SLIPPED OUT OF GEAR AND THEN WOULD NOT SWITCH BACK INTO GEAR ABOVE 20MPH. WE WERE 30 MILES OR SO FROM HOME, SO WE WENT AT LOW SPEED OUT OF TOWN AND DOWN HIGHWAY CONTINUING TO SEE IF IT WOULD KICK INTO GEAR. IT DID NOT GO OVER 20 TO 25 MPH UNTI...

Dec 23, 2010 Power Train 102,000 mi

MY 2004 FORD FREESTAR VAN TRANSMISSION SLIPS, HAVE REPLACED TRANNY FLUID AND FILTER, STILL HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. EVENTUALY GOING TO HAVE TO REPLACE TRANNY. *LN

Dec 21, 2010 Power Train 100,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING APPROX. 70 MPH ON THE FREEWAY WITH OUT WARNING THE POWER TO THE WHEELS CEASED TO WORK. THE ENGINE WOULD REV UP BUT THERE WAS NO POWER GOING TO THE WHEELS. WE WERE ABLE TO COAST TO THE SIDE WHERE WE HAD TO BE TOWED. THE TORQUE CONVERTER HAD TO BE REPLACED AT A LARGE COST. THE FAILUR...

Dec 21, 2010 Power Train 100,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING APPROX. 70 MPH ON THE FREEWAY WITH OUT WARNING THE POWER TO THE WHEELS CEASED TO WORK. THE ENGINE WOULD REV UP BUT THERE WAS NO POWER GOING TO THE WHEELS. WE WERE ABLE TO COAST TO THE SIDE WHERE WE HAD TO BE TOWED. THE TORQUE CONVERTER HAD TO BE REPLACED AT A LARGE COST. THE FAILUR...

Dec 16, 2010 Power Train 60,000 mi

BOUGHT NEW, 2004 FORD FREESTAR MINIVAN. AT 60,000 MILES, MY WIFE AND DAUGHTER EXPERIENCED A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER AND COASTED TO A STOP INTO A PARKING LOT. NO POWER IN ANY OF THE GEARS INCLUDING REVERSE. TOWED TO DEALERSHIP AND FOUND OUT THAT TORQUE CONVERTER PUMP SHAFT BROKE. HAD TO REPLACE TORQUE C...

Dec 16, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 65,000 mi

2004 FORD FREESTAR ENGINE CONTROL MODULE COMPUTER DIE @ ABOUT 80000 MILES TRANMISSION FAIL AT ABOUT 65000 MILES DEFECTIVE OE CONFORMAL COATING IS REMOVED FROM THE ENTIRE ECM BOARD INCLUDING UNDERNEATH CHIPS AND REPLACED WITH UPGRADED CONFORMAL COATING; CORRECTS AN OE DESIGN FLAW AND ENSURE CHIPS...

Dec 16, 2010 Electrical System 65,000 mi

2004 FORD FREESTAR ENGINE CONTROL MODULE COMPUTER DIE @ ABOUT 80000 MILES TRANMISSION FAIL AT ABOUT 65000 MILES DEFECTIVE OE CONFORMAL COATING IS REMOVED FROM THE ENTIRE ECM BOARD INCLUDING UNDERNEATH CHIPS AND REPLACED WITH UPGRADED CONFORMAL COATING; CORRECTS AN OE DESIGN FLAW AND ENSURE CHIPS...

Dec 16, 2010 Power Train 65,000 mi

2004 FORD FREESTAR ENGINE CONTROL MODULE COMPUTER DIE @ ABOUT 80000 MILES TRANMISSION FAIL AT ABOUT 65000 MILES DEFECTIVE OE CONFORMAL COATING IS REMOVED FROM THE ENTIRE ECM BOARD INCLUDING UNDERNEATH CHIPS AND REPLACED WITH UPGRADED CONFORMAL COATING; CORRECTS AN OE DESIGN FLAW AND ENSURE CHIPS...

Dec 16, 2010 Power Train 60,000 mi

BOUGHT NEW, 2004 FORD FREESTAR MINIVAN. AT 60,000 MILES, MY WIFE AND DAUGHTER EXPERIENCED A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER AND COASTED TO A STOP INTO A PARKING LOT. NO POWER IN ANY OF THE GEARS INCLUDING REVERSE. TOWED TO DEALERSHIP AND FOUND OUT THAT TORQUE CONVERTER PUMP SHAFT BROKE. HAD TO REPLACE TORQUE C...

Dec 16, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 65,000 mi

2004 FORD FREESTAR ENGINE CONTROL MODULE COMPUTER DIE @ ABOUT 80000 MILES TRANMISSION FAIL AT ABOUT 65000 MILES DEFECTIVE OE CONFORMAL COATING IS REMOVED FROM THE ENTIRE ECM BOARD INCLUDING UNDERNEATH CHIPS AND REPLACED WITH UPGRADED CONFORMAL COATING; CORRECTS AN OE DESIGN FLAW AND ENSURE CHIPS...

Dec 16, 2010 Electrical System 65,000 mi

2004 FORD FREESTAR ENGINE CONTROL MODULE COMPUTER DIE @ ABOUT 80000 MILES TRANMISSION FAIL AT ABOUT 65000 MILES DEFECTIVE OE CONFORMAL COATING IS REMOVED FROM THE ENTIRE ECM BOARD INCLUDING UNDERNEATH CHIPS AND REPLACED WITH UPGRADED CONFORMAL COATING; CORRECTS AN OE DESIGN FLAW AND ENSURE CHIPS...

Dec 16, 2010 Power Train 65,000 mi

2004 FORD FREESTAR ENGINE CONTROL MODULE COMPUTER DIE @ ABOUT 80000 MILES TRANMISSION FAIL AT ABOUT 65000 MILES DEFECTIVE OE CONFORMAL COATING IS REMOVED FROM THE ENTIRE ECM BOARD INCLUDING UNDERNEATH CHIPS AND REPLACED WITH UPGRADED CONFORMAL COATING; CORRECTS AN OE DESIGN FLAW AND ENSURE CHIPS...

Dec 13, 2010 Power Train 48,000 mi

2004 FORD FREESTAR TRANSMISSION DIED AT 48,100 MILES. I WAS DRIVING AND ALL OF A SUDDEN THERE WAS A LOSS OF MOTIVE POWER. THE ENGINE WAS RUNNING WITH ABSOLUTELY NO ACCELERATION. I ALMOST GOT HIT BY A CAR BECAUSE THE MINI VAN STOP MOVING AT AN INTERSECTION. HAD THE 2004 FORD FREESTAR CHECKED AND...

Dec 13, 2010 Power Train 48,000 mi

2004 FORD FREESTAR TRANSMISSION DIED AT 48,100 MILES. I WAS DRIVING AND ALL OF A SUDDEN THERE WAS A LOSS OF MOTIVE POWER. THE ENGINE WAS RUNNING WITH ABSOLUTELY NO ACCELERATION. I ALMOST GOT HIT BY A CAR BECAUSE THE MINI VAN STOP MOVING AT AN INTERSECTION. HAD THE 2004 FORD FREESTAR CHECKED AND...

Dec 11, 2010 Power Train 56,517 mi

MY WIFE WAS DRIVING OUR 2004 FORD FREESTAR YESTERDAY WITH OUR 10 YEAR OLD SON IN THE CAR. AT SPEEDS AROUND 35-45 MPH, SHE FELT SOME SHUDDERING AS IF THE TRANSMISSION WAS "SHIFTING IN AND OUT OF GEARS". SHE WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL WHILE DRIVING AND DROVE THE CAR HOME AND PARKED IT FEARING THAT...

Dec 11, 2010 Power Train 56,517 mi

MY WIFE WAS DRIVING OUR 2004 FORD FREESTAR YESTERDAY WITH OUR 10 YEAR OLD SON IN THE CAR. AT SPEEDS AROUND 35-45 MPH, SHE FELT SOME SHUDDERING AS IF THE TRANSMISSION WAS "SHIFTING IN AND OUT OF GEARS". SHE WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL WHILE DRIVING AND DROVE THE CAR HOME AND PARKED IT FEARING THAT...

Dec 3, 2010 Power Train 82,000 mi

WE OWN A 2004 FORD FREESTAR WITH A 4.2L MOTOR. THANK GOD WE BOUGHT AN EXTENDED WARRANTY WHEN WE BOUGHT THE VEHICLE NEW IN OCTOBER 2004. AT APPROXIMATELY 55,000 MILES THE VEHICLE STOPPED SUDDENLY IN TRAFFIC AND NEEDED TO BE TOWED. THE TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT ENGAGE IN ANY GEAR. I HAD THE VAN TOWED TO ...

Dec 3, 2010 Power Train 82,000 mi

WE OWN A 2004 FORD FREESTAR WITH A 4.2L MOTOR. THANK GOD WE BOUGHT AN EXTENDED WARRANTY WHEN WE BOUGHT THE VEHICLE NEW IN OCTOBER 2004. AT APPROXIMATELY 55,000 MILES THE VEHICLE STOPPED SUDDENLY IN TRAFFIC AND NEEDED TO BE TOWED. THE TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT ENGAGE IN ANY GEAR. I HAD THE VAN TOWED TO ...

Dec 1, 2010 Power Train 129,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. SHE ATTEMPTED TO ACCELERATE FROM A STOP SIGN BUT THE VEHICLE HESITATED MOMENTARILY BEFORE ACCELERATING. THE VEHICLE PICKED UP SPEED TO APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH WHEN AND BEGAN TO LUNGE FORWARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE TRANSMIS...

Dec 1, 2010 Power Train 76,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION FAILED WITHOUT WARNING AND THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO HESITATE. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE ...

Dec 1, 2010 Power Train 129,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. SHE ATTEMPTED TO ACCELERATE FROM A STOP SIGN BUT THE VEHICLE HESITATED MOMENTARILY BEFORE ACCELERATING. THE VEHICLE PICKED UP SPEED TO APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH WHEN AND BEGAN TO LUNGE FORWARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE TRANSMIS...

Dec 1, 2010 Power Train 76,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION FAILED WITHOUT WARNING AND THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO HESITATE. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE ...

Nov 30, 2010 Power Train 137,000 mi

MY WIFE WAS DRIVING OUR 2004 FREESTAR DOWN A BUSY ROAD AND SHE SAID IT MADE A REVVING NOISE AND THEN WOULD NOT MOVE. SHE COASTED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND THE VAN WOULD RUN BUT NOT MOVE. WE HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED. SHE HAD KIDS IN THE CAR. *TR

Nov 30, 2010 Power Train 40,000 mi

I REPLACED THE TORQUE CONVERTER AT 80,000 MILES IN JULY OF 2008. THE COST WAS $1,600. I WAS DRIVING DOWN A MAIN STREET IN OUR CITY AT AROUND 40 MPH WHEN THE CAR JUST ACTED LIKE IT WAS IN NEUTRAL. I HAD MY 7, 6 AND 3 YEAR OLD CHILDREN IN THE VAN ALONG WITH MY NIECE AND NEPHEW AND MY MOTHER. WE WE...

Nov 30, 2010 Power Train 137,000 mi

MY WIFE WAS DRIVING OUR 2004 FREESTAR DOWN A BUSY ROAD AND SHE SAID IT MADE A REVVING NOISE AND THEN WOULD NOT MOVE. SHE COASTED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND THE VAN WOULD RUN BUT NOT MOVE. WE HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED. SHE HAD KIDS IN THE CAR. *TR

Nov 30, 2010 Power Train 40,000 mi

I REPLACED THE TORQUE CONVERTER AT 80,000 MILES IN JULY OF 2008. THE COST WAS $1,600. I WAS DRIVING DOWN A MAIN STREET IN OUR CITY AT AROUND 40 MPH WHEN THE CAR JUST ACTED LIKE IT WAS IN NEUTRAL. I HAD MY 7, 6 AND 3 YEAR OLD CHILDREN IN THE VAN ALONG WITH MY NIECE AND NEPHEW AND MY MOTHER. WE WE...

Nov 29, 2010 Power Train 91,104 mi

11/26/2010: FORD FREESTAR 2004 MINIVAN DRIVING CITY STREET AT ABOUT 30 MPH LOST POWER. PULLED OVER TO SIDE OF STREET. VEHICLE WOULD NOT GO INTO DRIVE OR REVERSE, IF ATTEMPTED, ENGINE WOULD RACE. VEHICLE TOWED TO FORD DEALERSHIP - TORQUE CONVERTER IS SAID TO BE THE FAILURE. BILL EST TO BE $3,900 ...

Nov 29, 2010 Power Train 91,104 mi

11/26/2010: FORD FREESTAR 2004 MINIVAN DRIVING CITY STREET AT ABOUT 30 MPH LOST POWER. PULLED OVER TO SIDE OF STREET. VEHICLE WOULD NOT GO INTO DRIVE OR REVERSE, IF ATTEMPTED, ENGINE WOULD RACE. VEHICLE TOWED TO FORD DEALERSHIP - TORQUE CONVERTER IS SAID TO BE THE FAILURE. BILL EST TO BE $3,900 ...

Nov 27, 2010 Power Train 81,000 mi

2004 FREESTAR LOST ALL POWER DRIVING HOME FROM ERRANDS IN RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC. THANK GOD TRAFFIC WAS ONLY GOING 35MPH. MY VEHICLE COASTED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. I CAN ONLY IMAGINE WHAT COULD HAVE HAPPENED UNDER DIFFERENT CIRCUMSTANCES. THE LOSS OF POWER CAME FROM TRANSMISSION FAILURE ACCORDING T...

Nov 27, 2010 Power Train 81,000 mi

2004 FREESTAR LOST ALL POWER DRIVING HOME FROM ERRANDS IN RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC. THANK GOD TRAFFIC WAS ONLY GOING 35MPH. MY VEHICLE COASTED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. I CAN ONLY IMAGINE WHAT COULD HAVE HAPPENED UNDER DIFFERENT CIRCUMSTANCES. THE LOSS OF POWER CAME FROM TRANSMISSION FAILURE ACCORDING T...

Nov 26, 2010 Power Train 89,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT AND WHEN THE ACCELERATOR WAS ENGAGED, THE RPMS INCREASED EXCESSIVELY BUT THE VEHICLE DID MOVE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS CAUSED BY THE TORQUE CONVERTER IN THE TRANSMISSION...

Nov 26, 2010 Power Train 89,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT AND WHEN THE ACCELERATOR WAS ENGAGED, THE RPMS INCREASED EXCESSIVELY BUT THE VEHICLE DID MOVE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS CAUSED BY THE TORQUE CONVERTER IN THE TRANSMISSION...

Nov 22, 2010 Power Train 62,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE GEAR SHIFT SELECTOR REMAINED STUCK. THE CONTACT CALLED THE DEALER WHO OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIR...

Nov 22, 2010 Power Train 62,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE GEAR SHIFT SELECTOR REMAINED STUCK. THE CONTACT CALLED THE DEALER WHO OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIR...

Nov 17, 2010 Power Train 110,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT MOVE BUT THE ENGINE WAS STILL RUNNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP WHERE THE TRANSMISSION PUMP WAS REPLACED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 110,000.

Nov 17, 2010 Power Train 110,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT MOVE BUT THE ENGINE WAS STILL RUNNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP WHERE THE TRANSMISSION PUMP WAS REPLACED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 110,000.

Nov 16, 2010 Power Train

TRANSMISSION WENT OUT WITHOUT ANY WARNING! LESS THAN 70,000 MILES. *TR

Nov 16, 2010 Power Train

TRANSMISSION WENT OUT WITHOUT ANY WARNING! LESS THAN 70,000 MILES. *TR

Nov 15, 2010 Power Train 146,018 mi

2004 FORD FREESTAR SEL TRANSMISSION PROBLEM. PROBLEMS WITH SHIFTING, NOT GOING INTO GEAR OR BANGING INTO GEAR, DARK FLUID(WHICH USUALLY MEANS BURNT OUT).SAME AS THE OTHER COMPLAINTS. DO NOT SEE A RECALL YET. *TR

Nov 15, 2010 Power Train 146,018 mi

2004 FORD FREESTAR SEL TRANSMISSION PROBLEM. PROBLEMS WITH SHIFTING, NOT GOING INTO GEAR OR BANGING INTO GEAR, DARK FLUID(WHICH USUALLY MEANS BURNT OUT).SAME AS THE OTHER COMPLAINTS. DO NOT SEE A RECALL YET. *TR

Nov 14, 2010 Power Train 61,000 mi

TRAVELING EAST ON INTERSTATE 80 TOWARD LAKE TAHOE, ABOUT 70 MILES FROM HOME. RPMS SUDDENLY INCREASED WHILE LOSING FORWARD PROPULSION AND SPEED. PULLED OVER AND MUCH SMOKE WAS COMING FROM UNDER ENGINE. MYSELF, WIFE & 2 CHILDREN IN VEHICLE. LUCKILY WE HAVE AAA AND WERE RESCUED. WE ARE ORIGINAL OW...

Nov 14, 2010 Power Train 61,000 mi

TRAVELING EAST ON INTERSTATE 80 TOWARD LAKE TAHOE, ABOUT 70 MILES FROM HOME. RPMS SUDDENLY INCREASED WHILE LOSING FORWARD PROPULSION AND SPEED. PULLED OVER AND MUCH SMOKE WAS COMING FROM UNDER ENGINE. MYSELF, WIFE & 2 CHILDREN IN VEHICLE. LUCKILY WE HAVE AAA AND WERE RESCUED. WE ARE ORIGINAL OW...

Nov 10, 2010 Power Train

NO EVENTS LEADING UP TO THE TRANSMISSION FAILING AT ABOUT 90,000 MILES ON THE HIGHWAY. $3500. REPAIR FOR RADIATOR AND FULL RE-BUILD OF TRANS. *TR

Nov 10, 2010 Power Train

NO EVENTS LEADING UP TO THE TRANSMISSION FAILING AT ABOUT 90,000 MILES ON THE HIGHWAY. $3500. REPAIR FOR RADIATOR AND FULL RE-BUILD OF TRANS. *TR

Nov 3, 2010 Electrical System 95,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING IN THE RAIN THE VAN STARTED TO JERK AND CUT OUT. STALLING ON OCCASION. WE HAD THE COIL PACK REPLACED AND THIS REPAIR LASTED FOR 1 WEEK THEN IT STARTED ALL OVER AGAIN. WHEN IT IS DRY OUTSIDE THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STAYS ON BUT THE VAN DRIVES FINE. AS SOON AS IT STARTS TO RAIN OR WE HIT ...

Nov 3, 2010 Electrical System 95,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING IN THE RAIN THE VAN STARTED TO JERK AND CUT OUT. STALLING ON OCCASION. WE HAD THE COIL PACK REPLACED AND THIS REPAIR LASTED FOR 1 WEEK THEN IT STARTED ALL OVER AGAIN. WHEN IT IS DRY OUTSIDE THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STAYS ON BUT THE VAN DRIVES FINE. AS SOON AS IT STARTS TO RAIN OR WE HIT ...

Nov 1, 2010 Power Train 70,000 mi

2004 FORD FREESTAR LTD, TOOK POSSESSION ON 7/6/2004 AND NOW HAVE 70K MILES. ITS USED FOR MY THREE MILE COMMUTE TO/FROM WORK, SOME LONGER DRIVES TO RELATIVES EVERY OTHER MONTH. ON 10/30/2010 EXPERIENCED TORQUE CONVERTER FAILURE. $1200 TO REPLACE THE TORQUE CONVERTER OR $2500 FOR A REBUILT TRANSMISSIO...

Nov 1, 2010 Power Train 70,000 mi

2004 FORD FREESTAR LTD, TOOK POSSESSION ON 7/6/2004 AND NOW HAVE 70K MILES. ITS USED FOR MY THREE MILE COMMUTE TO/FROM WORK, SOME LONGER DRIVES TO RELATIVES EVERY OTHER MONTH. ON 10/30/2010 EXPERIENCED TORQUE CONVERTER FAILURE. $1200 TO REPLACE THE TORQUE CONVERTER OR $2500 FOR A REBUILT TRANSMISSIO...

Oct 30, 2010 Power Train 87,420 mi

TRANSMISSION IN 2004 FORD FREESTAR FAILED WITHOUT WARNING IN FREEWAY TRAFFIC ENDANGERING MY SELF AND MY YOUNG GRANDCHILDREN. FORD IS AWARE OF TRANSMISSION DEFECTS AND IS CHOOSING NOT TO REMEDY THE PROBLEM. THIS IS PRESENTING A DANGER TO THE DRIVER/PASSENGERS OF SAID VEHICLE AND THE OTHER DRIVERS ON ...

Oct 30, 2010 Power Train 87,420 mi

TRANSMISSION IN 2004 FORD FREESTAR FAILED WITHOUT WARNING IN FREEWAY TRAFFIC ENDANGERING MY SELF AND MY YOUNG GRANDCHILDREN. FORD IS AWARE OF TRANSMISSION DEFECTS AND IS CHOOSING NOT TO REMEDY THE PROBLEM. THIS IS PRESENTING A DANGER TO THE DRIVER/PASSENGERS OF SAID VEHICLE AND THE OTHER DRIVERS ON ...

Oct 24, 2010 Power Train 108,985 mi

1. NO EVENT LEADING UP TO FAILURE. 2. TRANSMISSION (ALL GEARS) FAILED WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY APPROACHING BUSY INTERSECTION. 3. TORQUE CONVERTER, FILTER KIT, FRONT SEAL REPLACED BY CERTIFIED TRANSMISSION COMPANY. VEHICLE OPERATED FOR 35 DAYS, AND THEN THE TRANSMISSION FAILED AGAIN WHILE TRAVELI...

Oct 24, 2010 Power Train 108,985 mi

1. NO EVENT LEADING UP TO FAILURE. 2. TRANSMISSION (ALL GEARS) FAILED WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY APPROACHING BUSY INTERSECTION. 3. TORQUE CONVERTER, FILTER KIT, FRONT SEAL REPLACED BY CERTIFIED TRANSMISSION COMPANY. VEHICLE OPERATED FOR 35 DAYS, AND THEN THE TRANSMISSION FAILED AGAIN WHILE TRAVELI...

Oct 23, 2010 Power Train 100,213 mi

OUR 2004 FORD FREESTAR'S TRANSMISSION LOCKED UP WHILE DRIVING AND WE LOST FORWARD ACCELERATION. THE VEHICLE HAS 100,213 MILES ON IT. *TR

Oct 23, 2010 Power Train 100,213 mi

OUR 2004 FORD FREESTAR'S TRANSMISSION LOCKED UP WHILE DRIVING AND WE LOST FORWARD ACCELERATION. THE VEHICLE HAS 100,213 MILES ON IT. *TR

Oct 22, 2010 Power Train 104,000 mi

VAN SUDDENLY LOST TRANSMISSION POWER WHEN ACCELERATING. NO WARNING LIGHTS, NO NOTHING. TURNED A CORNER ACCELERATED AND THEN SLOWLY SLOWED TO COMPLETE STOP. NO GEARS NOT EVEN REVERSE. VAN HAS RUN ROUGH IN RAIN FOR A WHILE. HAVE HAD IT TUNED UP TO NO AVAIL. NARROWLY AVOIDED BEING REAR ENDED WHEN ...

Oct 22, 2010 Power Train 10,108 mi

MY VAN WHILE GOING UP AN INCLINE WOULD NOT MOVE. I PULLED OVER AND PUT IT IN PARK. FROM THERE IT WOULD NOT MOVE. I COULD GO INTO DRIVE AND REVERSE,BUT IT DID NOTHING. I HAD IT TOWED TO A SHOP AND WAS TOLD IT WAS THE TRANSMISSION. THE MECHANIC TOOK IT APART AND FOUND A PROBLEM WITH THE TORQUE CONVERT...

Oct 22, 2010 Power Train 104,000 mi

VAN SUDDENLY LOST TRANSMISSION POWER WHEN ACCELERATING. NO WARNING LIGHTS, NO NOTHING. TURNED A CORNER ACCELERATED AND THEN SLOWLY SLOWED TO COMPLETE STOP. NO GEARS NOT EVEN REVERSE. VAN HAS RUN ROUGH IN RAIN FOR A WHILE. HAVE HAD IT TUNED UP TO NO AVAIL. NARROWLY AVOIDED BEING REAR ENDED WHEN ...

Oct 22, 2010 Power Train 10,108 mi

MY VAN WHILE GOING UP AN INCLINE WOULD NOT MOVE. I PULLED OVER AND PUT IT IN PARK. FROM THERE IT WOULD NOT MOVE. I COULD GO INTO DRIVE AND REVERSE,BUT IT DID NOTHING. I HAD IT TOWED TO A SHOP AND WAS TOLD IT WAS THE TRANSMISSION. THE MECHANIC TOOK IT APART AND FOUND A PROBLEM WITH THE TORQUE CONVERT...

Oct 8, 2010 Power Train 72,516 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO SHIFT THE VEHICLE IN REVERSE OR PUT IT IN DRIVE. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESPOND. THE DEALER WAS INFORMED OF THE FAILURE AND THEY ADVISED THE CONTACT TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AT OWNERS EXPENSE. THE FAI...

Oct 8, 2010 Power Train 72,516 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO SHIFT THE VEHICLE IN REVERSE OR PUT IT IN DRIVE. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESPOND. THE DEALER WAS INFORMED OF THE FAILURE AND THEY ADVISED THE CONTACT TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AT OWNERS EXPENSE. THE FAI...

Oct 5, 2010 Power Train 83,000 mi

I DROVE MY FORD 2004 FREESTAR TO CHURCH ON SATURDAY ABOUT 15 MILES FROM HOME. AFTER FINISHING SERVICES, I COULD NOT TAKE THE FAMILY HOME BECAUSE THE VAN REFUSE TO MOVE WITHOUT ANY WARNING, AND NONE OF THE GEAR SELECTION ENGAGED. I CALLED TECHNICIAN TO CHECK, AND I WAS TOLD THE TRANSMISSION FAILED AT...

Oct 5, 2010 Power Train 83,000 mi

I DROVE MY FORD 2004 FREESTAR TO CHURCH ON SATURDAY ABOUT 15 MILES FROM HOME. AFTER FINISHING SERVICES, I COULD NOT TAKE THE FAMILY HOME BECAUSE THE VAN REFUSE TO MOVE WITHOUT ANY WARNING, AND NONE OF THE GEAR SELECTION ENGAGED. I CALLED TECHNICIAN TO CHECK, AND I WAS TOLD THE TRANSMISSION FAILED AT...

Oct 4, 2010 Power Train 80,586 mi

2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE LEAVING A PARKING LOT, THE VAN HAD TROUBLE FINDING REVERSE. AFTER GETTING BACKED UP ENOUGH TO TURN OUT GOING FORWARD, MY WIFE EXPERIENCED HIGH REVVING, JERKY MOVEMENTS GOING FORWARD UNTIL THE VAN WOULDN'T MOVE ANYMORE. I HAD TO CALL MY MOTHER TO WATCH THE KIDS WHILE I W...

Oct 4, 2010 Power Train 80,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING IN A RESIDENTIAL AREA OUR 2004 FORD FREESTAR THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY LOST ALL DRIVER POWER. I HAD TO COAST TO A SAFE SPOT ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE COULD NOT BE PUT INTO ANY GEAR AND HAD TO BE TOWED. WE ARE FACING A $3200.00 REPAIR BILL TO HAVE THE TRANSMISSION REPLACED. THE VE...

Oct 4, 2010 Power Train 80,586 mi

2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE LEAVING A PARKING LOT, THE VAN HAD TROUBLE FINDING REVERSE. AFTER GETTING BACKED UP ENOUGH TO TURN OUT GOING FORWARD, MY WIFE EXPERIENCED HIGH REVVING, JERKY MOVEMENTS GOING FORWARD UNTIL THE VAN WOULDN'T MOVE ANYMORE. I HAD TO CALL MY MOTHER TO WATCH THE KIDS WHILE I W...

Oct 4, 2010 Power Train 80,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING IN A RESIDENTIAL AREA OUR 2004 FORD FREESTAR THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY LOST ALL DRIVER POWER. I HAD TO COAST TO A SAFE SPOT ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE COULD NOT BE PUT INTO ANY GEAR AND HAD TO BE TOWED. WE ARE FACING A $3200.00 REPAIR BILL TO HAVE THE TRANSMISSION REPLACED. THE VE...

Oct 1, 2010 Power Train 89,030 mi

ON SEPT 28, 2010 MY 2004 FORD FREESTAR SUDDENLY AND WITH ZERO WARNING STOPPED 'PULLING'. WAS IN PASSING LANE OF 4 LANE HIGHWAY GOING 60MPH AND WE BARELY AVOIDED BEING RUN OVER AND KILLED OR SERIOUSLY INJURED ( A LESS EXPERIENCED DRIVER WOULD NOT HAVE SURVIVED I AM SURE). FORD CERTIFIED GARAGE LATER ...

Oct 1, 2010 Power Train 89,030 mi

ON SEPT 28, 2010 MY 2004 FORD FREESTAR SUDDENLY AND WITH ZERO WARNING STOPPED 'PULLING'. WAS IN PASSING LANE OF 4 LANE HIGHWAY GOING 60MPH AND WE BARELY AVOIDED BEING RUN OVER AND KILLED OR SERIOUSLY INJURED ( A LESS EXPERIENCED DRIVER WOULD NOT HAVE SURVIVED I AM SURE). FORD CERTIFIED GARAGE LATER ...

Sep 29, 2010 Power Train 68,000 mi

ON SEPTEMBER 29, 2010, I WAS DRIVING WITH MY WIFE AND THREE CHILDREN ON I-75 AT 70 MPH (SPEED LIMIT). THERE WAS A SLIGHT REV IN THE ENGINE AND THEN ALL POWER TO THE WHEELS WAS GONE, LEAVING ME IN THE MIDDLE LANE OF VERY HEAVY AND FAST MOVING TRAFFIC. WE BARELY AVOIDED GETTING REAR ENDED BY A LARGE...

Sep 29, 2010 Power Train 68,000 mi

ON SEPTEMBER 29, 2010, I WAS DRIVING WITH MY WIFE AND THREE CHILDREN ON I-75 AT 70 MPH (SPEED LIMIT). THERE WAS A SLIGHT REV IN THE ENGINE AND THEN ALL POWER TO THE WHEELS WAS GONE, LEAVING ME IN THE MIDDLE LANE OF VERY HEAVY AND FAST MOVING TRAFFIC. WE BARELY AVOIDED GETTING REAR ENDED BY A LARGE...

Sep 25, 2010 Power Train 89,689 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY 2004 FORD FREESTAR WITHOUT ANY PRIOR PROBLEMS, GOING ABOUT 40 MPH AND IT JUST STARTED REVVING UP AND LOST POWER. I WAS LUCKY IT WASN'T HIT FROM BEHIND AND WAS ABLE TO TURN INTO A PARKING LOT AND PARK. IT HASN'T MOVED SINCE. WAITING FOR TRANSMISSION BUSINESS TO OPEN TO GET QUOTES. ...

Sep 25, 2010 Power Train 89,689 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY 2004 FORD FREESTAR WITHOUT ANY PRIOR PROBLEMS, GOING ABOUT 40 MPH AND IT JUST STARTED REVVING UP AND LOST POWER. I WAS LUCKY IT WASN'T HIT FROM BEHIND AND WAS ABLE TO TURN INTO A PARKING LOT AND PARK. IT HASN'T MOVED SINCE. WAITING FOR TRANSMISSION BUSINESS TO OPEN TO GET QUOTES. ...

Sep 24, 2010 Power Train 45,100 mi

PUT VAN INTO REVERSE AND BACKED UP BUT THEN WHEN I PUT INTO DRIVE, IT WOULD NOT ENGAGE. TOOK VAN IN FOR REPAIR - REQUIRED TRANSMISSION REBUILDING. *TR

Sep 24, 2010 Power Train 45,100 mi

PUT VAN INTO REVERSE AND BACKED UP BUT THEN WHEN I PUT INTO DRIVE, IT WOULD NOT ENGAGE. TOOK VAN IN FOR REPAIR - REQUIRED TRANSMISSION REBUILDING. *TR

Sep 23, 2010 Power Train 110,000 mi

2004 FORD FREESTAR TRANSMISSION FAILED WHILE DRIVING IN I-85 IN ATLANTA. *TR

Sep 23, 2010 Power Train 110,000 mi

2004 FORD FREESTAR TRANSMISSION FAILED WHILE DRIVING IN I-85 IN ATLANTA. *TR

Sep 21, 2010 Power Train 52,543 mi

WHILE 2000 MILES FROM HOME, TRANSMISSION SUDDENLY FAILED WITHOUT WARNING ,(52,000 ORIGINAL ML.)IN OUR 2004 FORD FREESTAR VAN WHILE SITTING @A BUSY CALIFORNIA 4 LANE INTERSECTION. AS CARS SPED BY ON ALL SIDES, WE HAD TO MANUALLY PUSH VEHICLE THROUGH THE INTERSECTION PUTTING OURSELVES IN DANGEROUS,SCA...

Sep 21, 2010 Power Train 52,543 mi

WHILE 2000 MILES FROM HOME, TRANSMISSION SUDDENLY FAILED WITHOUT WARNING ,(52,000 ORIGINAL ML.)IN OUR 2004 FORD FREESTAR VAN WHILE SITTING @A BUSY CALIFORNIA 4 LANE INTERSECTION. AS CARS SPED BY ON ALL SIDES, WE HAD TO MANUALLY PUSH VEHICLE THROUGH THE INTERSECTION PUTTING OURSELVES IN DANGEROUS,SCA...

Sep 13, 2010 Power Train 64,000 mi

BOUGHT 2004 FREESTAR USED AND HAVE HAD IT FOR ALMOST 2 YEARS WITH NO PROBLEMS. WHILE TRAVELING, I STOPPED AT AN INTERSECTION. UPON ACCELERATION, THE VAN WENT ABOUT 10 YARDS AND FAILED TO GO ANY FURTHER. I HAD TO COAST ACROSS ONCOMING TRAFFIC INTO THE CONVENIENCE STORE PARKING LOT WHERE THE VAN H...

Sep 13, 2010 Power Train 64,000 mi

BOUGHT 2004 FREESTAR USED AND HAVE HAD IT FOR ALMOST 2 YEARS WITH NO PROBLEMS. WHILE TRAVELING, I STOPPED AT AN INTERSECTION. UPON ACCELERATION, THE VAN WENT ABOUT 10 YARDS AND FAILED TO GO ANY FURTHER. I HAD TO COAST ACROSS ONCOMING TRAFFIC INTO THE CONVENIENCE STORE PARKING LOT WHERE THE VAN H...

Sep 12, 2010 Power Train 65,000 mi

I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE USED IN 2008. WHEN TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 60-70 MPH THE VEHICLE WILL SUDDENLY JERK AS IF IT'S TURNED OFF AND BACK ON. THIS OCCURS 2-3 TIMES ON EVERY HIGHWAY TRIP OF 15-20 MILES. THIS ALSO HAPPENS ON SHORTER TRIPS 2-3 TIMES A WEEK. WHEN I START THE VEHICLE THE RADIO AUTOMATI...

Sep 12, 2010 Electrical System 65,000 mi

I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE USED IN 2008. WHEN TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 60-70 MPH THE VEHICLE WILL SUDDENLY JERK AS IF IT'S TURNED OFF AND BACK ON. THIS OCCURS 2-3 TIMES ON EVERY HIGHWAY TRIP OF 15-20 MILES. THIS ALSO HAPPENS ON SHORTER TRIPS 2-3 TIMES A WEEK. WHEN I START THE VEHICLE THE RADIO AUTOMATI...

Sep 12, 2010 Power Train 65,000 mi

I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE USED IN 2008. WHEN TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 60-70 MPH THE VEHICLE WILL SUDDENLY JERK AS IF IT'S TURNED OFF AND BACK ON. THIS OCCURS 2-3 TIMES ON EVERY HIGHWAY TRIP OF 15-20 MILES. THIS ALSO HAPPENS ON SHORTER TRIPS 2-3 TIMES A WEEK. WHEN I START THE VEHICLE THE RADIO AUTOMATI...

Sep 12, 2010 Electrical System 65,000 mi

I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE USED IN 2008. WHEN TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 60-70 MPH THE VEHICLE WILL SUDDENLY JERK AS IF IT'S TURNED OFF AND BACK ON. THIS OCCURS 2-3 TIMES ON EVERY HIGHWAY TRIP OF 15-20 MILES. THIS ALSO HAPPENS ON SHORTER TRIPS 2-3 TIMES A WEEK. WHEN I START THE VEHICLE THE RADIO AUTOMATI...

Sep 11, 2010 Power Train 86,000 mi

SLOWED DOWN WHILE DRIVING ON INTERSTATE, WENT TO ACCELERATE OFF OF INTERSTATE, AND NOTHING. NO FORWARD OR REVERSE GEARS, AND I ROLLED OUT INTO THE ROAD WITH NO WAY TO PICK UP SPEED. HAD TRANSMISSION LOOKED AT, AND TORQUE CONVERTER WAS BAD. SEARCHED THE INTERNET, AND FOUND OUT THAT NO ONE SHOULD O...

Sep 11, 2010 Power Train 86,000 mi

SLOWED DOWN WHILE DRIVING ON INTERSTATE, WENT TO ACCELERATE OFF OF INTERSTATE, AND NOTHING. NO FORWARD OR REVERSE GEARS, AND I ROLLED OUT INTO THE ROAD WITH NO WAY TO PICK UP SPEED. HAD TRANSMISSION LOOKED AT, AND TORQUE CONVERTER WAS BAD. SEARCHED THE INTERNET, AND FOUND OUT THAT NO ONE SHOULD O...

Sep 9, 2010 Power Train 76,634 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT 45MPH HE ATTEMPTED TO PASS A VEHICLE AND HIS VEHICLE DIDNT MOVED FORWARD, INSTEAD IT REVERSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER.THE DIAGNOSTIC TEST LOCATED THE FAILURE AT THE TRANSMISSION. THE DEALER ADVISED THEY COU...

Sep 9, 2010 Power Train 76,634 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT 45MPH HE ATTEMPTED TO PASS A VEHICLE AND HIS VEHICLE DIDNT MOVED FORWARD, INSTEAD IT REVERSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER.THE DIAGNOSTIC TEST LOCATED THE FAILURE AT THE TRANSMISSION. THE DEALER ADVISED THEY COU...

Sep 8, 2010 Power Train 80,000 mi

THE TORQUE CONVERTER WENT OUT WHEN WE WERE DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE IN JUNE 2008. WE HAD THE TORQUE CONVERTER REPLACED, NOT UNDER WARRANTY, ONLY TO HAVE THE SAME THING HAPPEN AGAIN IN JUNE 2009. AGAIN WE HAD THE TORQUE CONVERTER REPLACED, NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY. IN SEPT 2010 THE CHECK TRANSAXEL...

Sep 8, 2010 Power Train 80,000 mi

THE TORQUE CONVERTER WENT OUT WHEN WE WERE DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE IN JUNE 2008. WE HAD THE TORQUE CONVERTER REPLACED, NOT UNDER WARRANTY, ONLY TO HAVE THE SAME THING HAPPEN AGAIN IN JUNE 2009. AGAIN WE HAD THE TORQUE CONVERTER REPLACED, NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY. IN SEPT 2010 THE CHECK TRANSAXEL...

Sep 7, 2010 Power Train 86,000 mi

BOUGHT A 2004 FORD FREESTAR WITH 25,000 MILES ON IT. DROVE FINE UNTIL 86,000 MILES WHEN WITHOUT WARNING AND AT 55 MPH THE TRANSMISSION JUST WENT OUT AND HAD TO COAST TO THE EDGE OF THE HIGHWAY. HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO TRANSMISSION SHOP AND PAID 1,800.00 TO HAVE IT OVERHAULED. THEN 70,000 MILES L...

Sep 7, 2010 Power Train 110,000 mi

WE WERE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN OUR 2004 FORD FREESTAR DIED. FORTUNATLEY WE WERE ABLE TO GET TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD BEFORE THE CAR STOPPED COASTING, BUT MY WIFE AND I AND OU4 4 YOUNG CHILDREN WERE STRANDED ON THE SIDE OF A VERY BUSY HIGHWAY FOR 45 MINUTES. I WAS TOLD THE TRANSMISSION IS SHOT AN...

Sep 7, 2010 Power Train 86,000 mi

BOUGHT A 2004 FORD FREESTAR WITH 25,000 MILES ON IT. DROVE FINE UNTIL 86,000 MILES WHEN WITHOUT WARNING AND AT 55 MPH THE TRANSMISSION JUST WENT OUT AND HAD TO COAST TO THE EDGE OF THE HIGHWAY. HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO TRANSMISSION SHOP AND PAID 1,800.00 TO HAVE IT OVERHAULED. THEN 70,000 MILES L...

Sep 7, 2010 Power Train 110,000 mi

WE WERE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN OUR 2004 FORD FREESTAR DIED. FORTUNATLEY WE WERE ABLE TO GET TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD BEFORE THE CAR STOPPED COASTING, BUT MY WIFE AND I AND OU4 4 YOUNG CHILDREN WERE STRANDED ON THE SIDE OF A VERY BUSY HIGHWAY FOR 45 MINUTES. I WAS TOLD THE TRANSMISSION IS SHOT AN...

Sep 6, 2010 Power Train 69,000 mi

2004 FORD FREESTAR TRANSMISSION FAILURE. MILEAGE AT AROUND 69000. WHILE ON AN ENTRANCE RAMP TO HIGHWAY, TRANSMISSION TOTALLY FAILED. HAD TO QUICKLY PULL OVER TO AVOID GETTING REARENDED. HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALERSHIP. TORQUE CONVERTER HAD GONE OUT. VEHICLE WAS USED AS FAMILY PASSENGER VAN, NEVER TO...

Sep 6, 2010 Power Train 69,000 mi

2004 FORD FREESTAR TRANSMISSION FAILURE. MILEAGE AT AROUND 69000. WHILE ON AN ENTRANCE RAMP TO HIGHWAY, TRANSMISSION TOTALLY FAILED. HAD TO QUICKLY PULL OVER TO AVOID GETTING REARENDED. HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALERSHIP. TORQUE CONVERTER HAD GONE OUT. VEHICLE WAS USED AS FAMILY PASSENGER VAN, NEVER TO...

Sep 3, 2010 Power Train 139,000 mi

I BOUGHT A 2004 FORD FREESTAR VAN AND THREE WEEKS AFTER I BOUGHT IT WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD I WENT TO ACCELERATE AND THE VAN JUST REVVED, COME TO FIND OUT THE TRANSMISSION HAS WENT OUT AND NOW WE HAVE BEEN WITHOUT A CAR SINCE FEBRUARY OF 2010 AND WE HAVE THREE SMALL CHILDREN AND I WISH THERE WAS...

Sep 3, 2010 Power Train 139,000 mi

I BOUGHT A 2004 FORD FREESTAR VAN AND THREE WEEKS AFTER I BOUGHT IT WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD I WENT TO ACCELERATE AND THE VAN JUST REVVED, COME TO FIND OUT THE TRANSMISSION HAS WENT OUT AND NOW WE HAVE BEEN WITHOUT A CAR SINCE FEBRUARY OF 2010 AND WE HAVE THREE SMALL CHILDREN AND I WISH THERE WAS...

Sep 2, 2010 Power Train 69,000 mi

MY 2004 FORD FREESTAR WAS JUST IN FOR SERVICE 2 DAYS AGO THEY SAID EVERYTHING WAS GOOD MY WIFE GOT IN THE VAN TODAY TO GO TO WORK SHE MADE IT TO THE THRUWAY AND THE VAN LOST TOTAL POWER THE ENGINE DID NOT SHUT OFF BUT THE TRANSMISSION JUST STOPPED WORKING SHE WAS LUCKY ENOUGH TO BE ABLE TO COAST OVE...

Sep 2, 2010 Power Train 69,000 mi

MY 2004 FORD FREESTAR WAS JUST IN FOR SERVICE 2 DAYS AGO THEY SAID EVERYTHING WAS GOOD MY WIFE GOT IN THE VAN TODAY TO GO TO WORK SHE MADE IT TO THE THRUWAY AND THE VAN LOST TOTAL POWER THE ENGINE DID NOT SHUT OFF BUT THE TRANSMISSION JUST STOPPED WORKING SHE WAS LUCKY ENOUGH TO BE ABLE TO COAST OVE...

Aug 29, 2010 Power Train 120,000 mi

I HAVE A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. I WAS HEADING TO ATLANTA,MY VAN STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE INTERSTATE CALLED TOW TRUCK TOOK IT TO THE REPAIR SHOP,GUY SAID IT WAS MY TORQUE CONVERTER IT WAS GOING TO COST ME $1500.00,I DIDN'T HAVE THE MONEY TO FIX IT SO MY DAD GOT A CAR TRANSPORTER PICKED ME UP AND TOO...

Aug 29, 2010 Power Train 120,000 mi

I HAVE A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. I WAS HEADING TO ATLANTA,MY VAN STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE INTERSTATE CALLED TOW TRUCK TOOK IT TO THE REPAIR SHOP,GUY SAID IT WAS MY TORQUE CONVERTER IT WAS GOING TO COST ME $1500.00,I DIDN'T HAVE THE MONEY TO FIX IT SO MY DAD GOT A CAR TRANSPORTER PICKED ME UP AND TOO...

Aug 25, 2010 Power Train 82,000 mi

WHILE ON INTERSTATE HWY, TRANSMISSION GAVE OUT. LUCKILY I WAS IN THE RIGHT LANE OF THREE LANE INTERSTATE. HAD TO HAVE TRANSMISSION REPLACED. *TR

Aug 25, 2010 Power Train 70,500 mi

I OWN A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. IN APRIL 2010 WITH JUST OVER 70K MILES THE ENTIRE TRANSMISSION FAILED. THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY LOST ALL POWER AFTER MAKING A LOUD HIGH PITCHED NOISE. THE ENGINE WOULD START BUT WOULD NOT GO INTO GEAR. THIS RESULTED IN THE ENTIRE TRANSMISSION HAVING TO BE REPLACED AT THE ...

Aug 25, 2010 Power Train 82,000 mi

WHILE ON INTERSTATE HWY, TRANSMISSION GAVE OUT. LUCKILY I WAS IN THE RIGHT LANE OF THREE LANE INTERSTATE. HAD TO HAVE TRANSMISSION REPLACED. *TR

Aug 25, 2010 Power Train 70,500 mi

I OWN A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. IN APRIL 2010 WITH JUST OVER 70K MILES THE ENTIRE TRANSMISSION FAILED. THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY LOST ALL POWER AFTER MAKING A LOUD HIGH PITCHED NOISE. THE ENGINE WOULD START BUT WOULD NOT GO INTO GEAR. THIS RESULTED IN THE ENTIRE TRANSMISSION HAVING TO BE REPLACED AT THE ...

Aug 24, 2010 Power Train 88,100 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY THE ENGINE RPM RAISED AND THE VEHICLE LOST POWER. AFTER GETTING TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD THE VEHICLE HAD NO TRANSMISSION ENGAGEMENT. NO REVERSE AND NO FORWARD GEARS. EVERYTHING HAPPENED ALL OF A SUDDEN AND WITHOUT ANY WARNING. *TR

Aug 24, 2010 Power Train 157,516 mi

START VEHICLE, IT DIES. AGAIN I START IT, REV. THE ENGINE AND MANAGE TO KEEP IT GOING SO I PULL OUT OF DRIVEWAY AND IT DIES WHILE I AM DRIVING. FROM THE INFO. I GATHER IT IS THE TORQUE CONVERTER. THE SAME PROBLEM HAPPENED TO ME 3 MONTHS AGO AND WE THOUGHT IT WAS SOLVED. I AM NOW READING THIS IS COMM...

Aug 24, 2010 Power Train 88,100 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY THE ENGINE RPM RAISED AND THE VEHICLE LOST POWER. AFTER GETTING TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD THE VEHICLE HAD NO TRANSMISSION ENGAGEMENT. NO REVERSE AND NO FORWARD GEARS. EVERYTHING HAPPENED ALL OF A SUDDEN AND WITHOUT ANY WARNING. *TR

Aug 24, 2010 Power Train 157,516 mi

START VEHICLE, IT DIES. AGAIN I START IT, REV. THE ENGINE AND MANAGE TO KEEP IT GOING SO I PULL OUT OF DRIVEWAY AND IT DIES WHILE I AM DRIVING. FROM THE INFO. I GATHER IT IS THE TORQUE CONVERTER. THE SAME PROBLEM HAPPENED TO ME 3 MONTHS AGO AND WE THOUGHT IT WAS SOLVED. I AM NOW READING THIS IS COMM...

Aug 17, 2010 Power Train 114,000 mi

DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AND LOST POWER PULLED OVER ONCE THE VEHICLE COOLED DOWN I GOT TO MY DESTINATION. TOOK IT IN TO FORD AND IT'S THE TORQUE CONVERTER. 114,000 KLMS ON VAN. I'VE HEARD THIS IS VERY COMMON. *TR

Aug 17, 2010 Power Train 114,000 mi

DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AND LOST POWER PULLED OVER ONCE THE VEHICLE COOLED DOWN I GOT TO MY DESTINATION. TOOK IT IN TO FORD AND IT'S THE TORQUE CONVERTER. 114,000 KLMS ON VAN. I'VE HEARD THIS IS VERY COMMON. *TR

Aug 16, 2010 Power Train 107,000 mi

WE HAVE A 2004 FORD FREESTAR MINIVAN. LAST NIGHT, WITHOUT ANY WARNING, WHEN WE TRIED TO ACCELERATE THE CAR FROM A SLOWING POSITION, THE RPM REVVED AND THE ENGINE ROARED, BUT NO MOVEMENT. IT WAS AS IF THE VAN HAD POPPED OUT OF GEAR. WE WERE ABLE TO USE THE SPEED THAT WE STILL HAD TO MANEUVER OFF O...

Aug 16, 2010 Power Train 53,000 mi

2004 FORD FREESTAR TRANSMISSION JUST DIED WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT 60 MPH. THERE WAS NO WARNING. THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY IN THE MECHANIC SHOP BEING REPAIRED. THIS OCCURRED IN NEW YORK CITY. *TR

Aug 16, 2010 Unknown Or Other

ABOUT 6 MO. AGO I SAW A DEFECT RELATIVE TO MY VEHICLE, HOWEVER, THE FORD CO. NEVER SENT ME ANYTHING TO BRING MY CAR IN TO CORRECT THE DEFECT. WHY ARE THEY NOT REQUIRED TO INFORM THE CAR OWNERS OF THESE DEFECTS AND HAVE THEM REQUIRE OWNERS TO BRING THEM IN SO THE FORD CO. CAN DO THE REPAIRS NO CHARG...

Aug 16, 2010 Power Train 107,000 mi

WE HAVE A 2004 FORD FREESTAR MINIVAN. LAST NIGHT, WITHOUT ANY WARNING, WHEN WE TRIED TO ACCELERATE THE CAR FROM A SLOWING POSITION, THE RPM REVVED AND THE ENGINE ROARED, BUT NO MOVEMENT. IT WAS AS IF THE VAN HAD POPPED OUT OF GEAR. WE WERE ABLE TO USE THE SPEED THAT WE STILL HAD TO MANEUVER OFF O...

Aug 16, 2010 Power Train 53,000 mi

2004 FORD FREESTAR TRANSMISSION JUST DIED WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT 60 MPH. THERE WAS NO WARNING. THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY IN THE MECHANIC SHOP BEING REPAIRED. THIS OCCURRED IN NEW YORK CITY. *TR

Aug 16, 2010 Unknown Or Other

ABOUT 6 MO. AGO I SAW A DEFECT RELATIVE TO MY VEHICLE, HOWEVER, THE FORD CO. NEVER SENT ME ANYTHING TO BRING MY CAR IN TO CORRECT THE DEFECT. WHY ARE THEY NOT REQUIRED TO INFORM THE CAR OWNERS OF THESE DEFECTS AND HAVE THEM REQUIRE OWNERS TO BRING THEM IN SO THE FORD CO. CAN DO THE REPAIRS NO CHARG...

Aug 13, 2010 Power Train 80,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING YESTERDAY AND ALL OF A SUDDEN MY 2004 FORD FREESTAR SEL LOST POWER, TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT ENGAGE. I WAS LUCKY TO MOVE TO THE RIGHT-HAND SIDE OF THE ROAD AND WAS ABLE TO GET AWAY FROM HEAVY TRAFFIC. THIS IS A DANGEROUS AND AWFUL SITUATION, SOMEONE CAN GET RUN-OVER OR GET INJURED WHEN Y...

Aug 13, 2010 Power Train 80,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING YESTERDAY AND ALL OF A SUDDEN MY 2004 FORD FREESTAR SEL LOST POWER, TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT ENGAGE. I WAS LUCKY TO MOVE TO THE RIGHT-HAND SIDE OF THE ROAD AND WAS ABLE TO GET AWAY FROM HEAVY TRAFFIC. THIS IS A DANGEROUS AND AWFUL SITUATION, SOMEONE CAN GET RUN-OVER OR GET INJURED WHEN Y...

Aug 11, 2010 Power Train

TRANSMISSION IS STARTING TO SLIP. I READ THOUSANDS AND THOUSANDS OF COMPLAINTS REGARDING THIS CAR AND TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS, YET FORD REFUSED TO TAKE ANY RESPONSIBILITY. *TR

Aug 11, 2010 Power Train

TRANSMISSION IS STARTING TO SLIP. I READ THOUSANDS AND THOUSANDS OF COMPLAINTS REGARDING THIS CAR AND TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS, YET FORD REFUSED TO TAKE ANY RESPONSIBILITY. *TR

Aug 10, 2010 Unknown Or Other 35,000 mi

VERY HIGH PITCHED SQUEALING NOISE COMING FROM FRONT WHEELS. NOISE BEGINS APPROXIMATELY 15 MINUTES AFTER BEGINNING DRIVING. NOISE IS INTERMITTENT BUT VERY IRRITATING TO PASSERS BY AND OTHER DRIVERS. NOISE "LIGHTENS" OR LESSENS WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED AND WHEN SLIGHTLY TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL. I B...

Aug 10, 2010 Steering 35,000 mi

VERY HIGH PITCHED SQUEALING NOISE COMING FROM FRONT WHEELS. NOISE BEGINS APPROXIMATELY 15 MINUTES AFTER BEGINNING DRIVING. NOISE IS INTERMITTENT BUT VERY IRRITATING TO PASSERS BY AND OTHER DRIVERS. NOISE "LIGHTENS" OR LESSENS WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED AND WHEN SLIGHTLY TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL. I B...

Aug 10, 2010 Suspension 35,000 mi

VERY HIGH PITCHED SQUEALING NOISE COMING FROM FRONT WHEELS. NOISE BEGINS APPROXIMATELY 15 MINUTES AFTER BEGINNING DRIVING. NOISE IS INTERMITTENT BUT VERY IRRITATING TO PASSERS BY AND OTHER DRIVERS. NOISE "LIGHTENS" OR LESSENS WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED AND WHEN SLIGHTLY TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL. I B...

Aug 10, 2010 Traction Control System 35,000 mi

VERY HIGH PITCHED SQUEALING NOISE COMING FROM FRONT WHEELS. NOISE BEGINS APPROXIMATELY 15 MINUTES AFTER BEGINNING DRIVING. NOISE IS INTERMITTENT BUT VERY IRRITATING TO PASSERS BY AND OTHER DRIVERS. NOISE "LIGHTENS" OR LESSENS WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED AND WHEN SLIGHTLY TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL. I B...

Aug 10, 2010 Wheels 35,000 mi

VERY HIGH PITCHED SQUEALING NOISE COMING FROM FRONT WHEELS. NOISE BEGINS APPROXIMATELY 15 MINUTES AFTER BEGINNING DRIVING. NOISE IS INTERMITTENT BUT VERY IRRITATING TO PASSERS BY AND OTHER DRIVERS. NOISE "LIGHTENS" OR LESSENS WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED AND WHEN SLIGHTLY TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL. I B...

Aug 10, 2010 Unknown Or Other 35,000 mi

VERY HIGH PITCHED SQUEALING NOISE COMING FROM FRONT WHEELS. NOISE BEGINS APPROXIMATELY 15 MINUTES AFTER BEGINNING DRIVING. NOISE IS INTERMITTENT BUT VERY IRRITATING TO PASSERS BY AND OTHER DRIVERS. NOISE "LIGHTENS" OR LESSENS WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED AND WHEN SLIGHTLY TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL. I B...

Aug 10, 2010 Steering 35,000 mi

VERY HIGH PITCHED SQUEALING NOISE COMING FROM FRONT WHEELS. NOISE BEGINS APPROXIMATELY 15 MINUTES AFTER BEGINNING DRIVING. NOISE IS INTERMITTENT BUT VERY IRRITATING TO PASSERS BY AND OTHER DRIVERS. NOISE "LIGHTENS" OR LESSENS WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED AND WHEN SLIGHTLY TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL. I B...

Aug 10, 2010 Suspension 35,000 mi

VERY HIGH PITCHED SQUEALING NOISE COMING FROM FRONT WHEELS. NOISE BEGINS APPROXIMATELY 15 MINUTES AFTER BEGINNING DRIVING. NOISE IS INTERMITTENT BUT VERY IRRITATING TO PASSERS BY AND OTHER DRIVERS. NOISE "LIGHTENS" OR LESSENS WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED AND WHEN SLIGHTLY TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL. I B...

Aug 10, 2010 Traction Control System 35,000 mi

VERY HIGH PITCHED SQUEALING NOISE COMING FROM FRONT WHEELS. NOISE BEGINS APPROXIMATELY 15 MINUTES AFTER BEGINNING DRIVING. NOISE IS INTERMITTENT BUT VERY IRRITATING TO PASSERS BY AND OTHER DRIVERS. NOISE "LIGHTENS" OR LESSENS WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED AND WHEN SLIGHTLY TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL. I B...

Aug 10, 2010 Wheels 35,000 mi

VERY HIGH PITCHED SQUEALING NOISE COMING FROM FRONT WHEELS. NOISE BEGINS APPROXIMATELY 15 MINUTES AFTER BEGINNING DRIVING. NOISE IS INTERMITTENT BUT VERY IRRITATING TO PASSERS BY AND OTHER DRIVERS. NOISE "LIGHTENS" OR LESSENS WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED AND WHEN SLIGHTLY TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL. I B...

Aug 9, 2010 Power Train 62,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH THE VEHICLE WOULD NO LONGER ACCELERATE. THE VEHICLE DECELERATED AND STOPPED AND IT WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE...

Aug 9, 2010 Power Train 105,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE RPMS SUDDENLY INCREASED, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL DEPRESSED TO THE FLOORBOARD AND THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY DECELERATED. SHE WAS ABLE TO EXIT THE FREEWAY AND THE VEHICLE CONTINUED SLOWING DOWN UNTIL IT ...

Aug 9, 2010 Power Train 62,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH THE VEHICLE WOULD NO LONGER ACCELERATE. THE VEHICLE DECELERATED AND STOPPED AND IT WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE...

Aug 9, 2010 Power Train 105,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE RPMS SUDDENLY INCREASED, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL DEPRESSED TO THE FLOORBOARD AND THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY DECELERATED. SHE WAS ABLE TO EXIT THE FREEWAY AND THE VEHICLE CONTINUED SLOWING DOWN UNTIL IT ...

Aug 8, 2010 Power Train 89,000 mi

2004 FORD FREESTAR W/89,000 MILES HAD TORQUE CONVERTER /TRANSMISSION FAILURE AT 65MPH ON MAJOR HIGHWAY WITH NO ADVANCE WARNING. *TR

Aug 8, 2010 Power Train 89,000 mi

2004 FORD FREESTAR W/89,000 MILES HAD TORQUE CONVERTER /TRANSMISSION FAILURE AT 65MPH ON MAJOR HIGHWAY WITH NO ADVANCE WARNING. *TR

Aug 4, 2010 Power Train 70,892 mi

TRAVELING WITH MY 3 CHILDREN IN MY FORD FREESTAR 2004 MINIVAN (~70K MILES ON IT) AT FREEWAY SPEEDS AND LOST ALL MOTIVE POWER TO THE WHEELS. ENGINE RUNNING FINE, BUT NO APPARENT CONNECTION TO THE WHEELS- AS IF ENGINE POWER BECAME UNPLUGGED FROM WHEELS. WAS ABLE TO COAST TO SHOULDER AND STOP VEHICLE...

Aug 4, 2010 Power Train 70,892 mi

TRAVELING WITH MY 3 CHILDREN IN MY FORD FREESTAR 2004 MINIVAN (~70K MILES ON IT) AT FREEWAY SPEEDS AND LOST ALL MOTIVE POWER TO THE WHEELS. ENGINE RUNNING FINE, BUT NO APPARENT CONNECTION TO THE WHEELS- AS IF ENGINE POWER BECAME UNPLUGGED FROM WHEELS. WAS ABLE TO COAST TO SHOULDER AND STOP VEHICLE...

Aug 2, 2010 Power Train 107,251 mi

MY FORD FREESTAR 2004 HAD COMPLETE MOBILITY FAILURE IN INTERSECTION,WAS SAID TO HAVE BAD TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED PROBLEMS OF MOTOR FAILURE CONTINUED HAD TOWED 10 X'S WITH MY INVESTIGATIONS WE FOUND WATER IN THE PCM REPLACED COMPUTER PROBLEM OF WATER REGAINED MANY ATTEMPTS TO RESEAL WHILE TRANSMISS...

Aug 2, 2010 Power Train 90,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 58 MPH, WHEN APPLYING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL THE ENGINE REVVED WITH NO POWER RESPONSE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN INFORMED THAT THE TORQUE CONVERTER ASSEMBLY AND SHAFT PUMP DRIV...

Aug 2, 2010 Power Train 107,251 mi

MY FORD FREESTAR 2004 HAD COMPLETE MOBILITY FAILURE IN INTERSECTION,WAS SAID TO HAVE BAD TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED PROBLEMS OF MOTOR FAILURE CONTINUED HAD TOWED 10 X'S WITH MY INVESTIGATIONS WE FOUND WATER IN THE PCM REPLACED COMPUTER PROBLEM OF WATER REGAINED MANY ATTEMPTS TO RESEAL WHILE TRANSMISS...

Aug 2, 2010 Power Train 90,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 58 MPH, WHEN APPLYING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL THE ENGINE REVVED WITH NO POWER RESPONSE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN INFORMED THAT THE TORQUE CONVERTER ASSEMBLY AND SHAFT PUMP DRIV...

Aug 1, 2010 Power Train 105,000 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILURE, OUT OF THE CLEAR BLUE. NO EARLIER INDICATION. 2004 FORD FREESTAR. 105000 MILES. *TR

Aug 1, 2010 Power Train 105,000 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILURE, OUT OF THE CLEAR BLUE. NO EARLIER INDICATION. 2004 FORD FREESTAR. 105000 MILES. *TR

Jul 31, 2010 Power Train 79,898 mi

2004 FORD FREESTAR 4.2 ENGINE. TRAVELING DOWN THE HIGHWAY WITH THE KIDS IN THE CAR NO RESPONSE TO THE ACCELERATOR, I WAS PASSING A TRUCK WHICH ALMOST TOOK ME AND THE KIDS COMPLETELY OFF THE ROAD DUE TO THE POWER LOSS. THE TRUCK DRIVER STOPPED TO HELP AND KNEW THERE WAS SOMETHING WRONG. THE TRANSMIS...

Jul 31, 2010 Power Train 120,000 mi

THERE WAS NO EVIDENCE NOR WARNING THAT THE TRANSMISSION WOULD STOP SHIFTING GEARS. I WAS LEAVING HOME HEADING TO WORK WHEN THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STOPPED ACCELERATING. I WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER TO A SOMEWHAT SAFE LOCATION ONLY TO FIND OUT THAT WHEN I TURNED MY VAN OFF AND THEN BACK ON IT WOULD NOT SHIFT...

Jul 31, 2010 Power Train 79,898 mi

2004 FORD FREESTAR 4.2 ENGINE. TRAVELING DOWN THE HIGHWAY WITH THE KIDS IN THE CAR NO RESPONSE TO THE ACCELERATOR, I WAS PASSING A TRUCK WHICH ALMOST TOOK ME AND THE KIDS COMPLETELY OFF THE ROAD DUE TO THE POWER LOSS. THE TRUCK DRIVER STOPPED TO HELP AND KNEW THERE WAS SOMETHING WRONG. THE TRANSMIS...

Jul 31, 2010 Power Train 120,000 mi

THERE WAS NO EVIDENCE NOR WARNING THAT THE TRANSMISSION WOULD STOP SHIFTING GEARS. I WAS LEAVING HOME HEADING TO WORK WHEN THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STOPPED ACCELERATING. I WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER TO A SOMEWHAT SAFE LOCATION ONLY TO FIND OUT THAT WHEN I TURNED MY VAN OFF AND THEN BACK ON IT WOULD NOT SHIFT...

Jul 28, 2010 Power Train 70,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN DRIVING AT A LOW SPEED, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED COMPLETELY. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE UNTIL STALLING A SECOND TIME. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN SHIFTING INTO REVERSE, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT RE...

Jul 28, 2010 Power Train 93,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE DRIVING AT 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN LOSING POWER BUT THE ENGINE DID NOT SHUT OFF. THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESPOND. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THE PROBLEM ...

Jul 28, 2010 Power Train 70,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN DRIVING AT A LOW SPEED, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED COMPLETELY. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE UNTIL STALLING A SECOND TIME. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN SHIFTING INTO REVERSE, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT RE...

Jul 28, 2010 Power Train 93,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE DRIVING AT 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN LOSING POWER BUT THE ENGINE DID NOT SHUT OFF. THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESPOND. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THE PROBLEM ...

Jul 25, 2010 Power Train 36,200 mi

WE PURCHASED A 2004 FORD FREESTAR LIMITED MINI-VAN WITH 36,000 MILES IN JUNE 2007 FROM THE LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP. THREE MONTHS LATER WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE HEADED FOR VACATION, THE VAN LOST POWER WITHOUT WARNING AND WE COASTED TO A STOP ON THE SHOULDER OF THE HIGHWAY. FORTUNATELY, WE HAD...

Jul 25, 2010 Power Train 36,200 mi

WE PURCHASED A 2004 FORD FREESTAR LIMITED MINI-VAN WITH 36,000 MILES IN JUNE 2007 FROM THE LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP. THREE MONTHS LATER WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE HEADED FOR VACATION, THE VAN LOST POWER WITHOUT WARNING AND WE COASTED TO A STOP ON THE SHOULDER OF THE HIGHWAY. FORTUNATELY, WE HAD...

Jul 22, 2010 Power Train Fire 75,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH UP HILL HE HEARD A NOISE AS IF THE VEHICLE WAS IN NEUTRAL GEAR. HE STATED THAT THE VEHICLE LOST POWER. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP. THE LOCAL REPAIR SHOP STATED THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDED A TRANSMISSIO...

Jul 22, 2010 Power Train Fire 75,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH UP HILL HE HEARD A NOISE AS IF THE VEHICLE WAS IN NEUTRAL GEAR. HE STATED THAT THE VEHICLE LOST POWER. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP. THE LOCAL REPAIR SHOP STATED THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDED A TRANSMISSIO...

Jul 21, 2010 Wheels 32,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD SQUEALING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL WHICH OCCURRED ABOUT ONE YEAR AGO. THE STEERING WHEEL HAD TO BE TURNED TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT IN ORDER TO STOP THE NOISE FROM OCCURRING. LAST SUMMER THE DEALER STATED THAT T...

Jul 21, 2010 Wheels 32,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD SQUEALING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL WHICH OCCURRED ABOUT ONE YEAR AGO. THE STEERING WHEEL HAD TO BE TURNED TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT IN ORDER TO STOP THE NOISE FROM OCCURRING. LAST SUMMER THE DEALER STATED THAT T...

Jul 15, 2010 Power Train 74,800 mi

I HAD JUST PULLED UP TO A TRAFFIC LIGHT. WHEN THE LIGHT CHANGED, I TRIED TO GO BUT ALL THE ENGINE DID WAS REV UP. I HAD NO WARNING THAT IT QUIT. I PUT THE SHIFT LEVER IN ALL THE GEARS, BUT NOTHING HAPPENED. IT IS BEING TOWED HOME AS I TYPE THIS. IT ONLY HAS 75,000 MILES ON IT, WITH REGULAR SERVICE T...

Jul 15, 2010 Power Train 52,000 mi

HOW LONG WILL IT BE BEFORE NHTSA HOLDS FORD COMPANY RESPONSIBLE FOR THE COSTS OF REPAIRS TO FORD FREESTAR MINIVANS EXPERIENCING TORQUE CONVERTER AND SUBSEQUENT TRANSMISSION DEFECTS. THIS IS A DANGEROUS DEFECT. DO WE NEED TO WAIT UNTIL A CHILD, MOTHER OR FATHER IS KILLED. THIS IS PRIMARILY A FAMIL...

Jul 15, 2010 Power Train 74,800 mi

I HAD JUST PULLED UP TO A TRAFFIC LIGHT. WHEN THE LIGHT CHANGED, I TRIED TO GO BUT ALL THE ENGINE DID WAS REV UP. I HAD NO WARNING THAT IT QUIT. I PUT THE SHIFT LEVER IN ALL THE GEARS, BUT NOTHING HAPPENED. IT IS BEING TOWED HOME AS I TYPE THIS. IT ONLY HAS 75,000 MILES ON IT, WITH REGULAR SERVICE T...

Jul 15, 2010 Power Train 52,000 mi

HOW LONG WILL IT BE BEFORE NHTSA HOLDS FORD COMPANY RESPONSIBLE FOR THE COSTS OF REPAIRS TO FORD FREESTAR MINIVANS EXPERIENCING TORQUE CONVERTER AND SUBSEQUENT TRANSMISSION DEFECTS. THIS IS A DANGEROUS DEFECT. DO WE NEED TO WAIT UNTIL A CHILD, MOTHER OR FATHER IS KILLED. THIS IS PRIMARILY A FAMIL...

Jul 10, 2010 Power Train 85,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY DAUGHTERS 2004 FORD FREESTAR IN WET CONDITIONS, ITS LIKE THE TRANSMISSION SLIPPED OUT AND WOULD NO LONGER ENGAGE ANY GEARS. THIS WAS QUITE DANGEROUS AS WE WERE IN RUSH HOUR COASTING TO A STOP ON A BUSY ROAD. *TR

Jul 10, 2010 Power Train 78,360 mi

COMPLETE AND SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER ON 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THIS OCCURRED IN HEAVY TRAFFIC ON INTERSTATE 81 JUST BEFORE CROSSING THE SUSQUEHANNA RIVER BRIDGE IN HARRISBURG, PA. MY WIFE AND INFANT DAUGHTER WERE IN THE FREESTAR. THEY COASTED DOWN AN EXIT RAMP TO A STOP. HAD THE EXIT RAMP NOT BEEN THE...

Jul 10, 2010 Power Train 85,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY DAUGHTERS 2004 FORD FREESTAR IN WET CONDITIONS, ITS LIKE THE TRANSMISSION SLIPPED OUT AND WOULD NO LONGER ENGAGE ANY GEARS. THIS WAS QUITE DANGEROUS AS WE WERE IN RUSH HOUR COASTING TO A STOP ON A BUSY ROAD. *TR

Jul 10, 2010 Power Train 78,360 mi

COMPLETE AND SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER ON 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THIS OCCURRED IN HEAVY TRAFFIC ON INTERSTATE 81 JUST BEFORE CROSSING THE SUSQUEHANNA RIVER BRIDGE IN HARRISBURG, PA. MY WIFE AND INFANT DAUGHTER WERE IN THE FREESTAR. THEY COASTED DOWN AN EXIT RAMP TO A STOP. HAD THE EXIT RAMP NOT BEEN THE...

Jul 6, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 66,250 mi

THE MANIFOLD AND TUBE ASSY WHICH RUNS FROM MY CONDENSER TO THE COMPRESSOR BLEW OUT WHILE MY FAMILY WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY. PRIOR TO THIS IN MAY OF 2010, AFTER THE BIRTH OF MY 3RD CHILD, I WAS TAKING HIM TO HIS 2 WEEK CHECKUP AND IT WAS POURING DOWN RAIN AND THE WINDOWS WERE FOGGING UP SO BAD ...

Jul 6, 2010 Power Train 77,000 mi

2004 FORD FREESTAR VAN TRANSMISSION FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. CRUISING AT 50MPH AND STARTED UP INCLINE, NO NOISES, NO WARNING AND TRANSMISSION FAILED LEAVING ME WITHOUT POWER. LUCKILY WAS ABLE TO COAST TO A SAFE SPOT. *TR

Jul 6, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 66,250 mi

THE MANIFOLD AND TUBE ASSY WHICH RUNS FROM MY CONDENSER TO THE COMPRESSOR BLEW OUT WHILE MY FAMILY WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY. PRIOR TO THIS IN MAY OF 2010, AFTER THE BIRTH OF MY 3RD CHILD, I WAS TAKING HIM TO HIS 2 WEEK CHECKUP AND IT WAS POURING DOWN RAIN AND THE WINDOWS WERE FOGGING UP SO BAD ...

Jul 6, 2010 Power Train 77,000 mi

2004 FORD FREESTAR VAN TRANSMISSION FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. CRUISING AT 50MPH AND STARTED UP INCLINE, NO NOISES, NO WARNING AND TRANSMISSION FAILED LEAVING ME WITHOUT POWER. LUCKILY WAS ABLE TO COAST TO A SAFE SPOT. *TR

Jul 2, 2010 Power Train 95,000 mi

WE RECENTLY PURCHASED A 2004 FORD FREESTAR AND HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS WITH IT. LET IT BE CLEAR FROM THE START THAT I AM IN FACT A FORD GUY! BUT WHAT HAS TRANSPIRED IS ABSOLUTELY RIDICULOUS AND I AM TO THE POINT WHERE I DO NOT KNOW IF I WILL PURCHASE ANOTHER FORD. SO A WEEK AFTER PURCHASING...

Jul 2, 2010 Electrical System 95,000 mi

WE RECENTLY PURCHASED A 2004 FORD FREESTAR AND HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS WITH IT. LET IT BE CLEAR FROM THE START THAT I AM IN FACT A FORD GUY! BUT WHAT HAS TRANSPIRED IS ABSOLUTELY RIDICULOUS AND I AM TO THE POINT WHERE I DO NOT KNOW IF I WILL PURCHASE ANOTHER FORD. SO A WEEK AFTER PURCHASING...

Jul 2, 2010 Power Train 95,000 mi

WE RECENTLY PURCHASED A 2004 FORD FREESTAR AND HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS WITH IT. LET IT BE CLEAR FROM THE START THAT I AM IN FACT A FORD GUY! BUT WHAT HAS TRANSPIRED IS ABSOLUTELY RIDICULOUS AND I AM TO THE POINT WHERE I DO NOT KNOW IF I WILL PURCHASE ANOTHER FORD. SO A WEEK AFTER PURCHASING...

Jul 2, 2010 Electrical System 95,000 mi

WE RECENTLY PURCHASED A 2004 FORD FREESTAR AND HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS WITH IT. LET IT BE CLEAR FROM THE START THAT I AM IN FACT A FORD GUY! BUT WHAT HAS TRANSPIRED IS ABSOLUTELY RIDICULOUS AND I AM TO THE POINT WHERE I DO NOT KNOW IF I WILL PURCHASE ANOTHER FORD. SO A WEEK AFTER PURCHASING...

Jun 30, 2010 Power Train 123,000 mi

I HAVE A 2004 FORD FREESTAR SEL MINIVAN. THE ORIGINAL TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED AT APPROX. 56K MILES DUE TO TORQUE CONVERTER FAILURE (SO I WAS TOLD BY THE DEALER SERVICE ADVISOR). NOW THE VAN HAS 123K MILES ON IT AND THE TRANSMISSION LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN. THE FAULT CODE IS P0732 GEAR 2 INCORRECT R...

Jun 30, 2010 Power Train 123,000 mi

I HAVE A 2004 FORD FREESTAR SEL MINIVAN. THE ORIGINAL TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED AT APPROX. 56K MILES DUE TO TORQUE CONVERTER FAILURE (SO I WAS TOLD BY THE DEALER SERVICE ADVISOR). NOW THE VAN HAS 123K MILES ON IT AND THE TRANSMISSION LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN. THE FAULT CODE IS P0732 GEAR 2 INCORRECT R...

Jun 29, 2010 Power Train 79,279 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON BUSY HIGHWAY RT 76 NEAR AKRON OHIO MY 2004 FORD FREESTAR WHICH ONLY HAD 79,279 MILES BEGAN LOSING SPEED AND BLACK SMOKE WAS COMING OUT THE BACK AND ENGULFED THE ENTIRE VAN WHICH HAD MY 2 CHILDREN AND WIFE IN. WE MANAGED TO PULL OFF TO THE SIDE OF HIGHWAY AND CALLED FOR TOW , WE ...

Jun 29, 2010 Power Train 79,279 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON BUSY HIGHWAY RT 76 NEAR AKRON OHIO MY 2004 FORD FREESTAR WHICH ONLY HAD 79,279 MILES BEGAN LOSING SPEED AND BLACK SMOKE WAS COMING OUT THE BACK AND ENGULFED THE ENTIRE VAN WHICH HAD MY 2 CHILDREN AND WIFE IN. WE MANAGED TO PULL OFF TO THE SIDE OF HIGHWAY AND CALLED FOR TOW , WE ...

Jun 28, 2010 Power Train 104,000 mi

WAS ENTERING THE FREEWAY ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE TO 70 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY LOST DRIVE POWER. ENGINE WAS RUNNING, PRESSING THE PEDAL WOULD CAUSE THE RPM'S TO INCREASE, BUT WITH NO POWER. HAD TO PULL OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD GOING 40MPH WHILE TRAFFIC BEHIND ME WAS ONCOMING AT 70MPH+. ...

Jun 28, 2010 Power Train 57,000 mi

I HAVE A 2004 FORD FREESTAR WITH 57,000 MILES ON IT. AFTER DRIVING ON THE THRUWAY AND PAYING A TOLL THE CAR JUST STARTED TO ROLL AND NOT GO INTO GEAR. LUCKILY I WAS ABLE TO GET TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. I HAD MY TWO CHILDREN IN THE CAR WITH ME. THERE WAS NO WARNING AT ALL THAT THERE WAS ANYTHING ...

Jun 28, 2010 Power Train 104,000 mi

WAS ENTERING THE FREEWAY ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE TO 70 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY LOST DRIVE POWER. ENGINE WAS RUNNING, PRESSING THE PEDAL WOULD CAUSE THE RPM'S TO INCREASE, BUT WITH NO POWER. HAD TO PULL OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD GOING 40MPH WHILE TRAFFIC BEHIND ME WAS ONCOMING AT 70MPH+. ...

Jun 28, 2010 Power Train 57,000 mi

I HAVE A 2004 FORD FREESTAR WITH 57,000 MILES ON IT. AFTER DRIVING ON THE THRUWAY AND PAYING A TOLL THE CAR JUST STARTED TO ROLL AND NOT GO INTO GEAR. LUCKILY I WAS ABLE TO GET TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. I HAD MY TWO CHILDREN IN THE CAR WITH ME. THERE WAS NO WARNING AT ALL THAT THERE WAS ANYTHING ...

Jun 23, 2010 Power Train 113,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER AND STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THE TRANSMISSION WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED. THE FAILURE RECURRED EI...

Jun 23, 2010 Power Train 113,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER AND STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THE TRANSMISSION WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED. THE FAILURE RECURRED EI...

Jun 22, 2010 Power Train 112,000 mi

2004 FREESTAR WITH A 4.2 LITER ENGINE. TRANSMISSION FAILED WITHOUT WARNING IE DASHBOARD LIGHT, NOISES, ETC. FAILURE APPLIED TO ALL FORWARD GEARS AS WELL AS REVERSE. THE ENGINE WOULD REV WHEN GAS APPLIED BUT NO PULL WHATSOEVER. THIS HAPPENED AT 39K WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STILL UNDER WARRANT AND AG...

Jun 22, 2010 Power Train 112,000 mi

2004 FREESTAR WITH A 4.2 LITER ENGINE. TRANSMISSION FAILED WITHOUT WARNING IE DASHBOARD LIGHT, NOISES, ETC. FAILURE APPLIED TO ALL FORWARD GEARS AS WELL AS REVERSE. THE ENGINE WOULD REV WHEN GAS APPLIED BUT NO PULL WHATSOEVER. THIS HAPPENED AT 39K WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STILL UNDER WARRANT AND AG...

Jun 13, 2010 Power Train 90,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING HOME FROM A FAMILY WEDDING AT 10:00 AT NIGHT, IN THE POURING RAIN, ON A DARK, BUSY MAIN ROAD, THE TRANSMISSION OF MY 2004 FORD FREESTAR GAVE OUT WITH NO WARNING. THIS LEFT US, WITH OUR TWO YEAR OLD STRANDED AT THE SIDE OF THE ROAD UNTIL HELP CAME. I AM JUST GLAD WE WERE NOT ON THE HI...

Jun 13, 2010 Power Train 90,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING HOME FROM A FAMILY WEDDING AT 10:00 AT NIGHT, IN THE POURING RAIN, ON A DARK, BUSY MAIN ROAD, THE TRANSMISSION OF MY 2004 FORD FREESTAR GAVE OUT WITH NO WARNING. THIS LEFT US, WITH OUR TWO YEAR OLD STRANDED AT THE SIDE OF THE ROAD UNTIL HELP CAME. I AM JUST GLAD WE WERE NOT ON THE HI...

Jun 12, 2010 Power Train 115,000 mi

2004 FORD FREESTAR SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER WHILE PULLING INTO TRAFFIC. APPEARS TO BE RELATED TO POWER TRAIN FAILURE. CAR WOULD NOT MOVE FORWARD OR BACKWARD UNDER ITS OWN POWER AFTER THE FAILURE ALTHOUGH THE ENGINE CONTINUED TO RUN. *TR

Jun 12, 2010 Power Train 62,020 mi

MY WIFE WAS DRIVING OUR 2004 FORD FREESTAR WITH 62000 MILES ON IT WHEN IT ALL OF A SUDDEN STOPPED GOING FORWARD. I TOWED IT TO A TRANSMISSION SHOP AND THEY REPLACED THE TORQUE CONVERTER FOR $2200. ACCORDING TO THE FORUMS AND CONSUMERS DIGEST THIS HAS BEEN A CONTINUAL FAILURE WITH THESE VEHICLES. ARE...

Jun 12, 2010 Power Train 115,000 mi

2004 FORD FREESTAR SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER WHILE PULLING INTO TRAFFIC. APPEARS TO BE RELATED TO POWER TRAIN FAILURE. CAR WOULD NOT MOVE FORWARD OR BACKWARD UNDER ITS OWN POWER AFTER THE FAILURE ALTHOUGH THE ENGINE CONTINUED TO RUN. *TR

Jun 12, 2010 Power Train 62,020 mi

MY WIFE WAS DRIVING OUR 2004 FORD FREESTAR WITH 62000 MILES ON IT WHEN IT ALL OF A SUDDEN STOPPED GOING FORWARD. I TOWED IT TO A TRANSMISSION SHOP AND THEY REPLACED THE TORQUE CONVERTER FOR $2200. ACCORDING TO THE FORUMS AND CONSUMERS DIGEST THIS HAS BEEN A CONTINUAL FAILURE WITH THESE VEHICLES. ARE...

Jun 11, 2010 Power Train 108,000 mi

DRIVING TO AN APPOINTMENT WHEN THE TRANSMISSION FAILED UNEXPECTEDLY. FORTUNATELY, I WAS NOT DRIVING VERY FAST, AND THE BRAKES WORKED. THE REPAIR FACILITY SENT A TOW TRUCK TO PICK UP THE VAN. THE TRANSMISSION AND TORQUE CONVERTER WILL HAVE TO BE REPLACED. *TR

Jun 11, 2010 Power Train 108,000 mi

DRIVING TO AN APPOINTMENT WHEN THE TRANSMISSION FAILED UNEXPECTEDLY. FORTUNATELY, I WAS NOT DRIVING VERY FAST, AND THE BRAKES WORKED. THE REPAIR FACILITY SENT A TOW TRUCK TO PICK UP THE VAN. THE TRANSMISSION AND TORQUE CONVERTER WILL HAVE TO BE REPLACED. *TR

Jun 10, 2010 Power Train 75,000 mi

MY WIFE WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AT APPX 60 MPH. THE ENGINE SUDDENLY, WITHOUT WARNING, REVVED THE RPMS AND LOST POWER TO THE WHEELS. SHE COASTED THE VAN TO THE SHOULDER AND CALLED FOR HELP. THE TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT ENGAGE INTO ANY GEAR, IT WOULD ONLY REV. CHECKED FLUID AND IT WAS FINE. LU...

Jun 10, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 79,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE VEHICLE STALLED INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC SEVERAL TIMES. THE MECHANIC REPLACED THE GAS FILTER, AND CAM SENSOR TWICE, BUT FAILURE C...

Jun 10, 2010 Power Train 75,000 mi

MY WIFE WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AT APPX 60 MPH. THE ENGINE SUDDENLY, WITHOUT WARNING, REVVED THE RPMS AND LOST POWER TO THE WHEELS. SHE COASTED THE VAN TO THE SHOULDER AND CALLED FOR HELP. THE TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT ENGAGE INTO ANY GEAR, IT WOULD ONLY REV. CHECKED FLUID AND IT WAS FINE. LU...

Jun 10, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 79,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE VEHICLE STALLED INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC SEVERAL TIMES. THE MECHANIC REPLACED THE GAS FILTER, AND CAM SENSOR TWICE, BUT FAILURE C...

Jun 9, 2010 Power Train 74,000 mi

I HAVE A 2004 FORD FREESTAR AND WITHOUT NOTICE THE TRANSMISSION SUDDENLY STOPPED WORKING WHILE DRIVING. A MECHANIC EVALUATED THE PROBLEM AND FOUND THE TORQUE CONVERTER HAD FAILED. THE MECHANIC HAD TO REMOVE THE TRANSMISSION AND REPLACED THE TORQUE CONVERTER. *TR

Jun 9, 2010 Power Train 79,141 mi

OUR 2004 FORD FREESTAR TRANSMISSION FAILED WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AT 45 MPH. LUCKILY WE WERE ABLE TO 'COAST' TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WITHOUT GETTING HIT BY TRAFFIC. APPARENT TORQUE CONVERTER FAILURE. WE NEED TC AND TRANSMISSION REPLACED AT AN ESTIMATED $3000 FOR THE REPAIR. *TR

Jun 9, 2010 Power Train 74,000 mi

I HAVE A 2004 FORD FREESTAR AND WITHOUT NOTICE THE TRANSMISSION SUDDENLY STOPPED WORKING WHILE DRIVING. A MECHANIC EVALUATED THE PROBLEM AND FOUND THE TORQUE CONVERTER HAD FAILED. THE MECHANIC HAD TO REMOVE THE TRANSMISSION AND REPLACED THE TORQUE CONVERTER. *TR

Jun 9, 2010 Power Train 79,141 mi

OUR 2004 FORD FREESTAR TRANSMISSION FAILED WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AT 45 MPH. LUCKILY WE WERE ABLE TO 'COAST' TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WITHOUT GETTING HIT BY TRAFFIC. APPARENT TORQUE CONVERTER FAILURE. WE NEED TC AND TRANSMISSION REPLACED AT AN ESTIMATED $3000 FOR THE REPAIR. *TR

Jun 2, 2010 Power Train 54,662 mi

2004 FORD FREESTAR TRANSMISSION GOING WITH LESS THAT 56000 MILES ON VAN ...MY WIFE WAS DRIVING ON A MAIN ROAD WHEN THE TRANSMISSION JUST STOPPED WORKING... IN RESEARCH THIS PROBLEM IS HAPPENING DUE TO CHEAP MATERIAL USED IN THE TORQUE CONVERTERS. *TR

Jun 2, 2010 Power Train 54,662 mi

2004 FORD FREESTAR TRANSMISSION GOING WITH LESS THAT 56000 MILES ON VAN ...MY WIFE WAS DRIVING ON A MAIN ROAD WHEN THE TRANSMISSION JUST STOPPED WORKING... IN RESEARCH THIS PROBLEM IS HAPPENING DUE TO CHEAP MATERIAL USED IN THE TORQUE CONVERTERS. *TR

Jun 1, 2010 Power Train 75,000 mi

THIS WEEKEND, WE WERE DRIVING THE 2004 FORD FREESTAR (W/ ABOUT 75,000 MILES), AND THE TRANSMISSION COMPLETELY FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. WE WERE ABLE TO COAST TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD SAFELY, BUT THIS COULD HAVE BEEN VERY DANGEROUS IF THERE HAD BEEN MORE TRAFFIC. THE CAR HAD ITS ANNUAL SAFETY INSPECTI...

Jun 1, 2010 Power Train 75,000 mi

THIS WEEKEND, WE WERE DRIVING THE 2004 FORD FREESTAR (W/ ABOUT 75,000 MILES), AND THE TRANSMISSION COMPLETELY FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. WE WERE ABLE TO COAST TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD SAFELY, BUT THIS COULD HAVE BEEN VERY DANGEROUS IF THERE HAD BEEN MORE TRAFFIC. THE CAR HAD ITS ANNUAL SAFETY INSPECTI...

May 31, 2010 Power Train 80,000 mi

04 FORD FREESTAR 80, 000 MILES LOST TRANNY GOING UP HILL STATE RT 14 COMING OUT OF WASHINGTONVILLE IN OHIO. VAN JUST STOPPED ON A BUSY 55MPH HIGHWAY TWO LANES. HAD TO BACK DOWN 500 FT OR SO AND SWING INTO A DRIVEWAY WHERE I CALLED A TOW TRUCK.VAN HAD NO FOR. OR REV. GEARS AT ALL! IF MY WIFE WAS DRIV...

May 31, 2010 Power Train 80,000 mi

04 FORD FREESTAR 80, 000 MILES LOST TRANNY GOING UP HILL STATE RT 14 COMING OUT OF WASHINGTONVILLE IN OHIO. VAN JUST STOPPED ON A BUSY 55MPH HIGHWAY TWO LANES. HAD TO BACK DOWN 500 FT OR SO AND SWING INTO A DRIVEWAY WHERE I CALLED A TOW TRUCK.VAN HAD NO FOR. OR REV. GEARS AT ALL! IF MY WIFE WAS DRIV...

May 25, 2010 Power Train 95,000 mi

2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE TRANSMISSION JUST WENT OUT ALL OF A SUDDEN. I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND ALL OF A SUDDEN THE GAS WOULDN'T MOVE THE CAR, IT JUST KEPT REVVING UP. THIS IS THE FIRST PROBLEM EVER AND I LOVE MY CAR, BUT THIS IS RIDICULOUS. *TR

May 25, 2010 Power Train 95,000 mi

2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE TRANSMISSION JUST WENT OUT ALL OF A SUDDEN. I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND ALL OF A SUDDEN THE GAS WOULDN'T MOVE THE CAR, IT JUST KEPT REVVING UP. THIS IS THE FIRST PROBLEM EVER AND I LOVE MY CAR, BUT THIS IS RIDICULOUS. *TR

May 23, 2010 Power Train 110,000 mi

2004 FORD FREESTAR. GOING DOWN THE ROAD AND THE VAN RAN FINE BUT COULD NOT GO ANY MORE. HAD TO GET TOWED AND FIND IT IS THE TRANSMISSION AND WILL BE AT LEAST 1600 DOLLARS TO FIX. NO WARNING OR SLIPPING OR ANYTHING AND I SEE ON THE FORUMS THAT FORD IS HAVING WAY TOO MUCH TROUBLE WITH THESE VANS. WHAT...

May 23, 2010 Power Train 110,000 mi

2004 FORD FREESTAR. GOING DOWN THE ROAD AND THE VAN RAN FINE BUT COULD NOT GO ANY MORE. HAD TO GET TOWED AND FIND IT IS THE TRANSMISSION AND WILL BE AT LEAST 1600 DOLLARS TO FIX. NO WARNING OR SLIPPING OR ANYTHING AND I SEE ON THE FORUMS THAT FORD IS HAVING WAY TOO MUCH TROUBLE WITH THESE VANS. WHAT...

May 21, 2010 Power Train 78,701 mi

WHILE BACKING FROM A PARKING SPACE, WITH NO WARNING, MY VAN JUST STOP MOVING. I COULD NOT MOVE BACK OR GO FORWARD. MECHANIC EXPLAINED THAT THERE WAS A MAJOR FAILURE IN THE TORQUE CONVERTER. WHEN HE DROP THE TRANSMISSION OIL PAN IT WAS FULL OF METAL SHAVINGS. WE HAD TO PURCHASE A NEW TRANSMISSION. *...

May 21, 2010 Power Train 78,701 mi

WHILE BACKING FROM A PARKING SPACE, WITH NO WARNING, MY VAN JUST STOP MOVING. I COULD NOT MOVE BACK OR GO FORWARD. MECHANIC EXPLAINED THAT THERE WAS A MAJOR FAILURE IN THE TORQUE CONVERTER. WHEN HE DROP THE TRANSMISSION OIL PAN IT WAS FULL OF METAL SHAVINGS. WE HAD TO PURCHASE A NEW TRANSMISSION. *...

May 20, 2010 Power Train 80,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING UPHILL AT SPEEDS OF 15 MPH, THE VEHICLE BECAME STUCK IN NEUTRAL. THE DEALER ADVISED THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO TRANSMISSION FLUID CONTAMINATION. THE TRANSMISSION FLUID SOLENOIDS AND FUEL PUMP WERE REPLACED. THE FAILURE RECURRED ...

May 20, 2010 Power Train 80,000 mi

TL- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREE START. HE EXPERIENCE TRANSMISSION FAILURE THREE TIMES. ONCE WHILE DRIVING UP HILL AT 15MPH THE GEAR STUCK IN NEUTRAL, ONE A YEAR LATER THE THE GEAR WILL NOT CHANGE INTO DRIVE, OR REVERSE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE GARAGE TWICE. THE DIAGNOSE LOCATED THE TRANS...

May 20, 2010 Power Train 80,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING UPHILL AT SPEEDS OF 15 MPH, THE VEHICLE BECAME STUCK IN NEUTRAL. THE DEALER ADVISED THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO TRANSMISSION FLUID CONTAMINATION. THE TRANSMISSION FLUID SOLENOIDS AND FUEL PUMP WERE REPLACED. THE FAILURE RECURRED ...

May 20, 2010 Power Train 80,000 mi

TL- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREE START. HE EXPERIENCE TRANSMISSION FAILURE THREE TIMES. ONCE WHILE DRIVING UP HILL AT 15MPH THE GEAR STUCK IN NEUTRAL, ONE A YEAR LATER THE THE GEAR WILL NOT CHANGE INTO DRIVE, OR REVERSE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE GARAGE TWICE. THE DIAGNOSE LOCATED THE TRANS...

May 19, 2010 Power Train 126,665 mi

MY 2004 FREESTAR SUDDENLY QUIT RUNNING LAST WEEK. THERE WAS VERY LITTLE FORWARD POWER AND NO REVERSE POWER. IT ALSO BEGAN SITTING AND SPUTTERING TERRIBLY AND WOULD NOT START. I MADE IT TO THE EDGE OF TRAFFIC. IT HAD BEEN WET AND RAINY ALL WEEK. NOW THAT THE WEATHER IS DRY THE VAN STARTS. THIS IS AN ...

May 19, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 126,665 mi

MY 2004 FREESTAR SUDDENLY QUIT RUNNING LAST WEEK. THERE WAS VERY LITTLE FORWARD POWER AND NO REVERSE POWER. IT ALSO BEGAN SITTING AND SPUTTERING TERRIBLY AND WOULD NOT START. I MADE IT TO THE EDGE OF TRAFFIC. IT HAD BEEN WET AND RAINY ALL WEEK. NOW THAT THE WEATHER IS DRY THE VAN STARTS. THIS IS AN ...

May 19, 2010 Power Train 126,665 mi

MY 2004 FREESTAR SUDDENLY QUIT RUNNING LAST WEEK. THERE WAS VERY LITTLE FORWARD POWER AND NO REVERSE POWER. IT ALSO BEGAN SITTING AND SPUTTERING TERRIBLY AND WOULD NOT START. I MADE IT TO THE EDGE OF TRAFFIC. IT HAD BEEN WET AND RAINY ALL WEEK. NOW THAT THE WEATHER IS DRY THE VAN STARTS. THIS IS AN ...

May 19, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 126,665 mi

MY 2004 FREESTAR SUDDENLY QUIT RUNNING LAST WEEK. THERE WAS VERY LITTLE FORWARD POWER AND NO REVERSE POWER. IT ALSO BEGAN SITTING AND SPUTTERING TERRIBLY AND WOULD NOT START. I MADE IT TO THE EDGE OF TRAFFIC. IT HAD BEEN WET AND RAINY ALL WEEK. NOW THAT THE WEATHER IS DRY THE VAN STARTS. THIS IS AN ...

May 6, 2010 Power Train 76,000 mi

MY 11YEAR OLD SON WAS WITH ME WHEN I WAS DRIVING MY 2004 FORD FREESTAR MINIVAN ON A INTERSTATE ROAD AT 40 MILES AN HOUR PERFECTLY FINE, WHEN I WENT TO ACCELERATE ON THE GAS PEDAL AND NOTHING HAPPEN I PRESSED THE PEDAL TO THE FLOOR AND THE MINIVAN WOULD NOT ACCELERATE THERE WAS NO WARNING ON THE DASH...

May 6, 2010 Power Train 76,000 mi

MY 11YEAR OLD SON WAS WITH ME WHEN I WAS DRIVING MY 2004 FORD FREESTAR MINIVAN ON A INTERSTATE ROAD AT 40 MILES AN HOUR PERFECTLY FINE, WHEN I WENT TO ACCELERATE ON THE GAS PEDAL AND NOTHING HAPPEN I PRESSED THE PEDAL TO THE FLOOR AND THE MINIVAN WOULD NOT ACCELERATE THERE WAS NO WARNING ON THE DASH...

May 5, 2010 Power Train 73,465 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILED AT 80 MPH IN THE MIDDLE OF I-85 IN ATLANTA, GA. THE CAR WAS HAULED GARAGE IN LAURENCVILLE, GA WHERE A NEW TRANSMISSION WAS INSTALLED AT GREAT EXPENSE. THE OLD TRANSMISSION WAS LEFT AT NOBODY'S GARAGE IN LAURENCEVILLE, GA. *TR

May 5, 2010 Power Train 108,000 mi

THE TRANSMISSION JUST GAVE OUT. NO PRIOR SYMPTOMS OR WARNING. I WAS DRIVING WITH MY FOOT ON THE GAS AND THE CAR FELT LIKE IT WENT INTO NEUTRAL. GOOD THING I WASN'T ON THE HIGHWAY BECAUSE WHAT IS MORE DANGEROUS THAN THE BRAKE NOT WORKING IS THE GAS NOT WORKING WHEN YOU ARE GOING ON THE HIGHWAY. *T...

May 5, 2010 Power Train 73,465 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILED AT 80 MPH IN THE MIDDLE OF I-85 IN ATLANTA, GA. THE CAR WAS HAULED GARAGE IN LAURENCVILLE, GA WHERE A NEW TRANSMISSION WAS INSTALLED AT GREAT EXPENSE. THE OLD TRANSMISSION WAS LEFT AT NOBODY'S GARAGE IN LAURENCEVILLE, GA. *TR

May 5, 2010 Power Train 108,000 mi

THE TRANSMISSION JUST GAVE OUT. NO PRIOR SYMPTOMS OR WARNING. I WAS DRIVING WITH MY FOOT ON THE GAS AND THE CAR FELT LIKE IT WENT INTO NEUTRAL. GOOD THING I WASN'T ON THE HIGHWAY BECAUSE WHAT IS MORE DANGEROUS THAN THE BRAKE NOT WORKING IS THE GAS NOT WORKING WHEN YOU ARE GOING ON THE HIGHWAY. *T...

May 4, 2010 Power Train 76,000 mi

VEHICLE STOPPED IN MIDDLE OF ROAD. ENGINE REVVED AND WOULD NOT GO INTO GEAR, FORWARD OR REVERSE. HAD TO HAVE TOWED HOME. MECHANIC SAYS ITS THE TORQUE CONVERTER. WE PREVIOUSLY HAD THE TRANSMISSION REBUILT BACK IN 2008 WHEN IT WENT OUT. *TR

May 4, 2010 Power Train 76,000 mi

VEHICLE STOPPED IN MIDDLE OF ROAD. ENGINE REVVED AND WOULD NOT GO INTO GEAR, FORWARD OR REVERSE. HAD TO HAVE TOWED HOME. MECHANIC SAYS ITS THE TORQUE CONVERTER. WE PREVIOUSLY HAD THE TRANSMISSION REBUILT BACK IN 2008 WHEN IT WENT OUT. *TR

May 3, 2010 Power Train 89,900 mi

I HAVE A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. I RECENTLY HAD MY TRANSMISSION REPLACED AT 89,900 MILES. WE WERE ON THE HIGHWAY AT NIGHT TIME WITH AN 8 YEAR OLD AND 7 YEAR OLD WHEN THE VEHICLE JUST STARTED STOPPING. THERE NO WARNING LIGHTS THAT CAME ON FOR THE TRANSMISSION NO SIGNS. THE RPMS WOULD GO HIGH / VEHICLE...

May 3, 2010 Power Train 89,900 mi

I HAVE A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. I RECENTLY HAD MY TRANSMISSION REPLACED AT 89,900 MILES. WE WERE ON THE HIGHWAY AT NIGHT TIME WITH AN 8 YEAR OLD AND 7 YEAR OLD WHEN THE VEHICLE JUST STARTED STOPPING. THERE NO WARNING LIGHTS THAT CAME ON FOR THE TRANSMISSION NO SIGNS. THE RPMS WOULD GO HIGH / VEHICLE...

May 2, 2010 Power Train 132,070 mi

2004 FORD FREESTAR - TRANSMISSION WENT OUT WITHOUT ANY WARNING - I WAS TURNING A CORNER AND HEARD A LOUD NOISE - THE CHECK TRANSAXLE LIGHT CAME ON AND I COULD NOT GET THE CAR TO MOVE - TOOK TO AUTO GARAGE AND THEY SAID THEY WOULD HAVE TO REPLACE BUT THAT THEY HAVE SEEN THIS OVER AND OVER WITH THE 04...

May 2, 2010 Power Train 132,070 mi

2004 FORD FREESTAR - TRANSMISSION WENT OUT WITHOUT ANY WARNING - I WAS TURNING A CORNER AND HEARD A LOUD NOISE - THE CHECK TRANSAXLE LIGHT CAME ON AND I COULD NOT GET THE CAR TO MOVE - TOOK TO AUTO GARAGE AND THEY SAID THEY WOULD HAVE TO REPLACE BUT THAT THEY HAVE SEEN THIS OVER AND OVER WITH THE 04...

May 1, 2010 Power Train 40,000 mi

I HAVE A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WE ARE THE ORIGINAL OWNERS AND JUST YESTERDAY THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT. WE WERE DRIVING AND ALL OF A SUDDEN THE CAR WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO GEAR. OUR VAN HAS 40,000 MILES ON IT. I'VE BEEN READING THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THESE VANS AND HOPE THAT FORD WILL DO ...

May 1, 2010 Power Train 80,500 mi

2004 FORD FREESTAR: VEHICLE WOULD NOT GO INTO REVERSE ON MARCH 26 AND ALSO HAD PROBLEMS GOING FORWARD. VEHICLE WOULD NOT GO OVER 20 MPH. DID NOT DRIVE VEHICLE AFTER THIS EVENT AND HAD TOWED TO FORD DEALER ON APRIL 6. PCM WAS REPLACED. PICKED CAR UP ON APRIL 19. DELAY IN PICKUP DUE TO VACATION. ...

May 1, 2010 Power Train 40,000 mi

I HAVE A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WE ARE THE ORIGINAL OWNERS AND JUST YESTERDAY THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT. WE WERE DRIVING AND ALL OF A SUDDEN THE CAR WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO GEAR. OUR VAN HAS 40,000 MILES ON IT. I'VE BEEN READING THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THESE VANS AND HOPE THAT FORD WILL DO ...

May 1, 2010 Power Train 80,500 mi

2004 FORD FREESTAR: VEHICLE WOULD NOT GO INTO REVERSE ON MARCH 26 AND ALSO HAD PROBLEMS GOING FORWARD. VEHICLE WOULD NOT GO OVER 20 MPH. DID NOT DRIVE VEHICLE AFTER THIS EVENT AND HAD TOWED TO FORD DEALER ON APRIL 6. PCM WAS REPLACED. PICKED CAR UP ON APRIL 19. DELAY IN PICKUP DUE TO VACATION. ...

Apr 30, 2010 Power Train 104,000 mi

2004 FORD FREESTAR, GOING DOWN ROAD FINE, ENGINE REV, SPEED DECLINED AND WOULD NOT MOVE. TRANSMISSION LOCKED DUE TO BAD TORQUE CONVERTER. HAD TO REPLACE TRANSMISSION. *TR

Apr 30, 2010 Power Train 104,000 mi

2004 FORD FREESTAR, GOING DOWN ROAD FINE, ENGINE REV, SPEED DECLINED AND WOULD NOT MOVE. TRANSMISSION LOCKED DUE TO BAD TORQUE CONVERTER. HAD TO REPLACE TRANSMISSION. *TR

Apr 28, 2010 Suspension 580,752 mi

I HAVE A HIGH PITCH NOISE COMING FROM THE LEFT SIDE OF MY VAN CHECK THE BRAKES THEY ARE FINE THE PROBLEM IS BAD WHEEL BEARING [XXX] . INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).*TR

Apr 28, 2010 Suspension 580,752 mi

I HAVE A HIGH PITCH NOISE COMING FROM THE LEFT SIDE OF MY VAN CHECK THE BRAKES THEY ARE FINE THE PROBLEM IS BAD WHEEL BEARING [XXX] . INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).*TR

Apr 26, 2010 Power Train 100,000 mi

I BOUGHT A 2004 FORD FREESTAR WITH 16000 MILES INDICATED ON THE ODOMETER IN 2005. THE TRANSMISSION FAILED AT APPROXIMATELY 100,000 MILES. I PAID TO HAVE A USED TRANSMISSION INSTALLED AT A COST OF $2100 IN 2009. THE USED TRANSMISSION ALSO FAILED AFTER A PERIOD OF APPROXIMATELY 4 MONTHS AND I AM LE...

Apr 26, 2010 Power Train 100,000 mi

I BOUGHT A 2004 FORD FREESTAR WITH 16000 MILES INDICATED ON THE ODOMETER IN 2005. THE TRANSMISSION FAILED AT APPROXIMATELY 100,000 MILES. I PAID TO HAVE A USED TRANSMISSION INSTALLED AT A COST OF $2100 IN 2009. THE USED TRANSMISSION ALSO FAILED AFTER A PERIOD OF APPROXIMATELY 4 MONTHS AND I AM LE...

Apr 25, 2010 Power Train 92,395 mi

SUDDEN TRANSMISSION FAILURE DUE TO TORQUE CONVERTER. DRIVING HOME FROM OUT OF STATE VACATION. TRAVELING 60 MPH IN PASSING LANE WHEN VEHICLE BEGAN TO RAPIDLY DECELERATE. COASTED ACROSS INSIDE LANE THROUGH TRAFFIC TO SHOULDER OF HIGHWAY. TRANSMISSION FLUID LEVEL WAS GOOD. TOWED TO TRANSMISSION SHO...

Apr 25, 2010 Power Train 92,395 mi

SUDDEN TRANSMISSION FAILURE DUE TO TORQUE CONVERTER. DRIVING HOME FROM OUT OF STATE VACATION. TRAVELING 60 MPH IN PASSING LANE WHEN VEHICLE BEGAN TO RAPIDLY DECELERATE. COASTED ACROSS INSIDE LANE THROUGH TRAFFIC TO SHOULDER OF HIGHWAY. TRANSMISSION FLUID LEVEL WAS GOOD. TOWED TO TRANSMISSION SHO...

Apr 24, 2010 Power Train

MY FORD FREESTAR 2004 SUDDENLY STOPPED AS I WAS DRIVING. THE CAR WAS REVVING BUT CAR SEEMED TO BE IN NEUTRAL. LUCKILY I WAS DRIVING SLOW ON A QUIET SUBURBAN STREET WHEN IT OCCURRED AND I WAS ABLE TO PULL INTO A SIDE STREET. OBVIOUSLY, I WAS VERY SHAKEN UP. I CALLED THE FORD SERVICE CENTER, BUT I...

Apr 24, 2010 Power Train

MY FORD FREESTAR 2004 SUDDENLY STOPPED AS I WAS DRIVING. THE CAR WAS REVVING BUT CAR SEEMED TO BE IN NEUTRAL. LUCKILY I WAS DRIVING SLOW ON A QUIET SUBURBAN STREET WHEN IT OCCURRED AND I WAS ABLE TO PULL INTO A SIDE STREET. OBVIOUSLY, I WAS VERY SHAKEN UP. I CALLED THE FORD SERVICE CENTER, BUT I...

Apr 23, 2010 Power Train 33,358 mi

TRANSMISSION BUCKS WHEN IN OVERDRIVE,DELAYS ENGAGEMENT IN REVERSE, TOOK VAN TO TRANS SHOP AND WAS TOLD CODES SHOWED DEFECTIVE TORQUE CONVERTER. I'M IN THE PROCESS OF HAVING IT FIXED. *TR

Apr 23, 2010 Power Train 33,358 mi

TRANSMISSION BUCKS WHEN IN OVERDRIVE,DELAYS ENGAGEMENT IN REVERSE, TOOK VAN TO TRANS SHOP AND WAS TOLD CODES SHOWED DEFECTIVE TORQUE CONVERTER. I'M IN THE PROCESS OF HAVING IT FIXED. *TR

Apr 22, 2010 Power Train 56,231 mi

I OWN A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WITHOUT WARNING OR ANY OTHER PREVIOUS PROBLEMS, THE TRANSMISSION STOPPED WORKING AND WOULD NOT RESPOND IN ANY GEAR. THE VEHICLE CONTINUES TO NOT RESPOND AND SUBSEQUENTLY HAD TO BE TOWED TO A GARAGE. CURRENTLY, THE FORD GARAGE (PURVIS FORD, FREDERICKSBURG VA) HAS THE V...

Apr 22, 2010 Power Train 56,231 mi

I OWN A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WITHOUT WARNING OR ANY OTHER PREVIOUS PROBLEMS, THE TRANSMISSION STOPPED WORKING AND WOULD NOT RESPOND IN ANY GEAR. THE VEHICLE CONTINUES TO NOT RESPOND AND SUBSEQUENTLY HAD TO BE TOWED TO A GARAGE. CURRENTLY, THE FORD GARAGE (PURVIS FORD, FREDERICKSBURG VA) HAS THE V...

Apr 20, 2010 Power Train 777,770 mi

HELLO, I AM ANOTHER VICTIM OF THE 2004 FORD FREESTAR TRANSMISSION (TORQUE CONVERTER) FAILURES. I HAD NO WARNING AT ALL THAT SOMETHING WAS WRONG, THERE WAS NOT LIGHTS OR SOUNDS EVEN WHEN IT COMPLETELY FAILED THERE WERE STILL NOT A SINGLE LIGHT OR NOISE. I AM VERY CONCERNED ABOUT THIS BECAUSE I HAVE ...

Apr 20, 2010 Power Train 777,770 mi

HELLO, I AM ANOTHER VICTIM OF THE 2004 FORD FREESTAR TRANSMISSION (TORQUE CONVERTER) FAILURES. I HAD NO WARNING AT ALL THAT SOMETHING WAS WRONG, THERE WAS NOT LIGHTS OR SOUNDS EVEN WHEN IT COMPLETELY FAILED THERE WERE STILL NOT A SINGLE LIGHT OR NOISE. I AM VERY CONCERNED ABOUT THIS BECAUSE I HAVE ...

Apr 16, 2010 Power Train

TRANSMISSION ON 2004 FORD FREESTAR FAILED DURING NORMAL DRIVING, NO WARNING WHATSOEVER. MILEAGE WAS JUST OVER 70000. TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REPLACED AT A COST OF $2500. OIL AND FLUIDS HAD BEEN CHANGED REGULARLY. *TR

Apr 16, 2010 Power Train

TRANSMISSION ON 2004 FORD FREESTAR FAILED DURING NORMAL DRIVING, NO WARNING WHATSOEVER. MILEAGE WAS JUST OVER 70000. TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REPLACED AT A COST OF $2500. OIL AND FLUIDS HAD BEEN CHANGED REGULARLY. *TR

Apr 15, 2010 Power Train 68,000 mi

WE BOUGHT A 2004 FORD FREESTAR WITH 68,000 MILES ON IT 3 YEARS AGO, 1 MONTH AFTER PURCHASING THE TRANSMISSION FAILED WITH NO WARNING GOING 75 DOWN THE INTERSTATE. HAD TRANSMISSION REPAIRED AFTER AN EXPENSIVE TOW AND RENTAL CARS GOT THE VEHICLE BACK. 1 1/2 YEARS LATER I AM HAVING THE SAME TROUBLE AGA...

Apr 15, 2010 Power Train 68,000 mi

WE BOUGHT A 2004 FORD FREESTAR WITH 68,000 MILES ON IT 3 YEARS AGO, 1 MONTH AFTER PURCHASING THE TRANSMISSION FAILED WITH NO WARNING GOING 75 DOWN THE INTERSTATE. HAD TRANSMISSION REPAIRED AFTER AN EXPENSIVE TOW AND RENTAL CARS GOT THE VEHICLE BACK. 1 1/2 YEARS LATER I AM HAVING THE SAME TROUBLE AGA...

Apr 14, 2010 Power Train 76,185 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHIFT GEARS. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP WHERE THE CONTACT WAS AWAITING A DIAGNOSTIC OF THE FAILURE. NEITHER THE DEALER NOR MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED IN REGARDS TO THE FAILURE. THE FAIL...

Apr 14, 2010 Power Train 76,185 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHIFT GEARS. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP WHERE THE CONTACT WAS AWAITING A DIAGNOSTIC OF THE FAILURE. NEITHER THE DEALER NOR MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED IN REGARDS TO THE FAILURE. THE FAIL...

Apr 13, 2010 Power Train 72,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO DEPRESS THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WHEN THE VEHICLE STALLED; HOWEVER, THE ENGINE WAS STILL ON. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL SERVICE STATION WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NE...

Apr 13, 2010 Power Train 72,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO DEPRESS THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WHEN THE VEHICLE STALLED; HOWEVER, THE ENGINE WAS STILL ON. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL SERVICE STATION WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NE...

Apr 10, 2010 Power Train 89,000 mi

PULLING INTO PARKING LOT AND TRANSMISSION WENT OUT. ONLY HAS 89,000 MILES ON IT. HAD TO BE REBUILT. COST 1897.70 TO FIX. 2004 FORD FREESTAR. *TR

Apr 10, 2010 Power Train 89,000 mi

PULLING INTO PARKING LOT AND TRANSMISSION WENT OUT. ONLY HAS 89,000 MILES ON IT. HAD TO BE REBUILT. COST 1897.70 TO FIX. 2004 FORD FREESTAR. *TR

Apr 8, 2010 Power Train 60,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO MANEUVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND HAVE THE VEHICLE TOWED TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP. THE MECHANIC CONFIRMED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACE...

Apr 8, 2010 Power Train 105,000 mi

2004 FORD FREESTAR MINIVAN - DROVE MINIVAN TO A RELATIVES HOUSE, WAS RUNNING FINE, NO NOISES OR SLIPPING OF THE TRANSMISSION AT ALL, GOT IN TO LEAVE AND HAD NO POWER IN THE TRANSMISSION. TRANSMISSION ARMS WILL ENGAGE BUT APPEARS TORQUE CONVERTER IS NOT OPERABLE. THE VEHICLE STILL WON'T RUN AND IT'S...

Apr 8, 2010 Power Train 60,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO MANEUVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND HAVE THE VEHICLE TOWED TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP. THE MECHANIC CONFIRMED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACE...

Apr 8, 2010 Power Train 105,000 mi

2004 FORD FREESTAR MINIVAN - DROVE MINIVAN TO A RELATIVES HOUSE, WAS RUNNING FINE, NO NOISES OR SLIPPING OF THE TRANSMISSION AT ALL, GOT IN TO LEAVE AND HAD NO POWER IN THE TRANSMISSION. TRANSMISSION ARMS WILL ENGAGE BUT APPEARS TORQUE CONVERTER IS NOT OPERABLE. THE VEHICLE STILL WON'T RUN AND IT'S...

Apr 7, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 65,000 mi

I NOTICED THE NHTSA MAY HAVE OPENED A PROBE ON THE 2004 FORD FREESTAR TRANSMISSION ISSUE. THE TRANSMISSION HAS FAILED TWICE AT 65,000 MILES , ONCE WITH MY WIFE DRIVING ALONE AT NIGHT AT HIGHWAY SPEED, AND THE SECOND TIME WITH MY 17 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER DRIVING AT NIGHT WITH FRIENDS. BOTH TIMES CREATE...

Apr 7, 2010 Power Train 65,000 mi

I NOTICED THE NHTSA MAY HAVE OPENED A PROBE ON THE 2004 FORD FREESTAR TRANSMISSION ISSUE. THE TRANSMISSION HAS FAILED TWICE AT 65,000 MILES , ONCE WITH MY WIFE DRIVING ALONE AT NIGHT AT HIGHWAY SPEED, AND THE SECOND TIME WITH MY 17 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER DRIVING AT NIGHT WITH FRIENDS. BOTH TIMES CREATE...

Apr 7, 2010 Power Train 69,150 mi

IN OCTOBER OF 2009, WHILE TRAVELING I65 WITH MY 7 YEAR OLD TO HIS FALL CUB SCOUT CAMP OUT, MY 2004 FORD FREESTAR DROPPED OUT OF GEAR. AFTER CAUTIOUSLY STEERING TO THE EMERGENCY LANE AND GETTING THE VAN TOWED TO MY MECHANIC, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE TORQUE CONVERTED NEEDED REPLACING. OK, SO BAD LUC...

Apr 7, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 65,000 mi

I NOTICED THE NHTSA MAY HAVE OPENED A PROBE ON THE 2004 FORD FREESTAR TRANSMISSION ISSUE. THE TRANSMISSION HAS FAILED TWICE AT 65,000 MILES , ONCE WITH MY WIFE DRIVING ALONE AT NIGHT AT HIGHWAY SPEED, AND THE SECOND TIME WITH MY 17 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER DRIVING AT NIGHT WITH FRIENDS. BOTH TIMES CREATE...

Apr 7, 2010 Power Train 65,000 mi

I NOTICED THE NHTSA MAY HAVE OPENED A PROBE ON THE 2004 FORD FREESTAR TRANSMISSION ISSUE. THE TRANSMISSION HAS FAILED TWICE AT 65,000 MILES , ONCE WITH MY WIFE DRIVING ALONE AT NIGHT AT HIGHWAY SPEED, AND THE SECOND TIME WITH MY 17 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER DRIVING AT NIGHT WITH FRIENDS. BOTH TIMES CREATE...

Apr 7, 2010 Power Train 69,150 mi

IN OCTOBER OF 2009, WHILE TRAVELING I65 WITH MY 7 YEAR OLD TO HIS FALL CUB SCOUT CAMP OUT, MY 2004 FORD FREESTAR DROPPED OUT OF GEAR. AFTER CAUTIOUSLY STEERING TO THE EMERGENCY LANE AND GETTING THE VAN TOWED TO MY MECHANIC, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE TORQUE CONVERTED NEEDED REPLACING. OK, SO BAD LUC...

Apr 5, 2010 Power Train 111,154 mi

WE LOST POWER TO OUR FREESTAR AS WE ENTERED A MAJOR HIGHWAY. THE ENGINE WAS ON, BUT THERE WAS NO POWER. MY WIFE AND DAUGHTERS WERE TERRIFIED AS THE TRAFFIC WAS COMING UPON ON US AND WE COULD NOT MOVE QUICKLY OUT OF THE WAY. FORTUNATELY THEY WERE ABLE STEER OUT OUR WAY. THE TRANSMISSION HAD WENT OUT...

Apr 5, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 123,000 mi

OUR FREESTAR SPITS AND SPUTTERS DURING WET WEATHER. MECHANIC CHANGED SPARKPLUGS, BUT NO CHANGE. ONLY HAPPENS DURING WET TIMES. VEHICLE STALLED IN TRAFFIC WITH DAUGHTER DRIVING. FINALLY WAS ABLE TO RESTART VEHICLE AND GET IT OFF THE ROAD. *TR

Apr 5, 2010 Power Train 111,154 mi

WE LOST POWER TO OUR FREESTAR AS WE ENTERED A MAJOR HIGHWAY. THE ENGINE WAS ON, BUT THERE WAS NO POWER. MY WIFE AND DAUGHTERS WERE TERRIFIED AS THE TRAFFIC WAS COMING UPON ON US AND WE COULD NOT MOVE QUICKLY OUT OF THE WAY. FORTUNATELY THEY WERE ABLE STEER OUT OUR WAY. THE TRANSMISSION HAD WENT OUT...

Apr 5, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 123,000 mi

OUR FREESTAR SPITS AND SPUTTERS DURING WET WEATHER. MECHANIC CHANGED SPARKPLUGS, BUT NO CHANGE. ONLY HAPPENS DURING WET TIMES. VEHICLE STALLED IN TRAFFIC WITH DAUGHTER DRIVING. FINALLY WAS ABLE TO RESTART VEHICLE AND GET IT OFF THE ROAD. *TR

Apr 4, 2010 Power Train 74,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY 2004 FREESTAR VAN DOWN A MAIN HIGHWAY WHEN ALL AT ONCE IT WOULD NO LONGER GO. I PULLED OFF THE ROAD TO SEE IF I COULD SEE WAS WRONG THAT WHEN I FOUND OUT THAT IT WOULD NOT GOT INTO ANY GEARS AT ALL. I CALLED THE DEALER WHERE I BOUGHT THE VAN AND THEY TOOK IT IN JUST TO CALL ME AND ...

Apr 4, 2010 Power Train 74,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY 2004 FREESTAR VAN DOWN A MAIN HIGHWAY WHEN ALL AT ONCE IT WOULD NO LONGER GO. I PULLED OFF THE ROAD TO SEE IF I COULD SEE WAS WRONG THAT WHEN I FOUND OUT THAT IT WOULD NOT GOT INTO ANY GEARS AT ALL. I CALLED THE DEALER WHERE I BOUGHT THE VAN AND THEY TOOK IT IN JUST TO CALL ME AND ...

Apr 1, 2010 Power Train 55,000 mi

I OWN A 2004 FORD FREESTAR SEL 4.2L. IN OCT 2009, WHEN I WAS DRIVING IN MY VAN WITH MY ENTIRE FAMILY, I TOTALLY LOST ALL THE TRANSMISSION ALL OF A SUDDEN. IT WAS A BUSY INTERSECTION AND LUCKILY THE CARS BEHIND US WERE ABLE TO NAVIGATE AWAY. WITH ALL THE MOMENTUM GONE, I HAD A TOUGH TIME TO EVEN PULL...

Apr 1, 2010 Power Train 48,500 mi

VEHICLE STALLED, WOULD NOT STAY RUNNING, BUCKED VIOLENTLY. AFTER TAKING TO MY MECHANIC, DIAGNOSED IT TO BE WATER ENTERING THE PCM MODULE. FORD HAS A TSB FOR THE ISSUE, TSB 06-14-10. FORD WOULD NOT STAND BEHIND VEHICLE AS IT WAS OUT OF WARRANTY. ONLY HAS 48,500 MILES. THIS INCIDENT COULD KILL SOMEONE...

Apr 1, 2010 Electrical System 98,700 mi

PURCHASED THIS 2004 FORD FREESTAR 6 MONTHS AGO WITH 98,000 MILES ON IT FROM OAK MOTORS ON W. 3TH STREET IN INDIANAPOLIS. EVERY TIME IT RAINS, THE VEHICLE STOPPED ON ME. FINALLY, I SUGGESTED THAT THIS DEALERSHIP TAKE THE VEHICLE TO A FORD DEALER TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM AS THE SELLING DEALERSHIP DID N...

Apr 1, 2010 Power Train 55,000 mi

I OWN A 2004 FORD FREESTAR SEL 4.2L. IN OCT 2009, WHEN I WAS DRIVING IN MY VAN WITH MY ENTIRE FAMILY, I TOTALLY LOST ALL THE TRANSMISSION ALL OF A SUDDEN. IT WAS A BUSY INTERSECTION AND LUCKILY THE CARS BEHIND US WERE ABLE TO NAVIGATE AWAY. WITH ALL THE MOMENTUM GONE, I HAD A TOUGH TIME TO EVEN PULL...

Apr 1, 2010 Power Train 48,500 mi

VEHICLE STALLED, WOULD NOT STAY RUNNING, BUCKED VIOLENTLY. AFTER TAKING TO MY MECHANIC, DIAGNOSED IT TO BE WATER ENTERING THE PCM MODULE. FORD HAS A TSB FOR THE ISSUE, TSB 06-14-10. FORD WOULD NOT STAND BEHIND VEHICLE AS IT WAS OUT OF WARRANTY. ONLY HAS 48,500 MILES. THIS INCIDENT COULD KILL SOMEONE...

Apr 1, 2010 Electrical System 98,700 mi

PURCHASED THIS 2004 FORD FREESTAR 6 MONTHS AGO WITH 98,000 MILES ON IT FROM OAK MOTORS ON W. 3TH STREET IN INDIANAPOLIS. EVERY TIME IT RAINS, THE VEHICLE STOPPED ON ME. FINALLY, I SUGGESTED THAT THIS DEALERSHIP TAKE THE VEHICLE TO A FORD DEALER TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM AS THE SELLING DEALERSHIP DID N...

Mar 31, 2010 Power Train 121,093 mi

I HAVE A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WE KEEP IT UP PROPERLY WITH ALL THE OIL CHANGES AND SUCH. ON MARCH THE 3RD I WENT TO PULL AWAY AS THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN, I BARELY GOT INTO THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD WHEN THE VAN SUDDENLY LOST ALL POWER. THE MOTOR WAS RUNNING BUT THE VAN WOULD NOT MOVE. THANK GOD I DID NOT ...

Mar 31, 2010 Power Train 121,093 mi

I HAVE A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WE KEEP IT UP PROPERLY WITH ALL THE OIL CHANGES AND SUCH. ON MARCH THE 3RD I WENT TO PULL AWAY AS THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN, I BARELY GOT INTO THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD WHEN THE VAN SUDDENLY LOST ALL POWER. THE MOTOR WAS RUNNING BUT THE VAN WOULD NOT MOVE. THANK GOD I DID NOT ...

Mar 30, 2010 Power Train 145,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY 2004 FORD FREESTAR WHEN IT STOPPED ACCELERATING. I WAS ON THE HIGHWAY AND IT JUST REVED. WHEN I PULLED OVER THE CAR WOULD NOT GO INTO GEAR. I HAD TO HAVE THE TRANSMISSION REPLACED WHICH COST ME $2500. THIS SEEMS TO BE A TREND WITH THIS YEAR AND MODEL.

Mar 30, 2010 Power Train 145,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY 2004 FORD FREESTAR WHEN IT STOPPED ACCELERATING. I WAS ON THE HIGHWAY AND IT JUST REVED. WHEN I PULLED OVER THE CAR WOULD NOT GO INTO GEAR. I HAD TO HAVE THE TRANSMISSION REPLACED WHICH COST ME $2500. THIS SEEMS TO BE A TREND WITH THIS YEAR AND MODEL.

Mar 26, 2010 Power Train 64,800 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH WHEN HE NOTICED THAT THE TRANSMISSION FELT AS IF IT WERE SLIPPING. THE CONTACT THEN TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO TEST DROVE THE VEHICLE AND EXPERIENCED NO PROBLEMS. THE NEXT DAY WHEN ATTEMPTING TO PU...

Mar 26, 2010 Power Train 64,800 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH WHEN HE NOTICED THAT THE TRANSMISSION FELT AS IF IT WERE SLIPPING. THE CONTACT THEN TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO TEST DROVE THE VEHICLE AND EXPERIENCED NO PROBLEMS. THE NEXT DAY WHEN ATTEMPTING TO PU...

Mar 25, 2010 Power Train 105,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS ENGAGED, FOLLOWED BY A DELAY IN THE RESPONSE TIME. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED AT THIS TIME. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 105,000.

Mar 25, 2010 Power Train 102,000 mi

BOUGHT VAN IN JUNE 2007 NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS SINCE. REPLACED BATTERY WITHIN 2 MONTHS OF PURCHASE. REPLACE O2 SENSORS 3 TIMES AND NEED DONE AGAIN. REPLACED TRANSMISSION, RADIATOR, EGR VALVE, BRAKES 4 TIMES, TIE ROD 2 TIMES, CALIBERS 2 TIMES, ROTORS 3 TIMES, FUEL LINE, YOU NAME IT, WE HAVE HAD TO FIX ...

Mar 25, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 102,000 mi

BOUGHT VAN IN JUNE 2007 NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS SINCE. REPLACED BATTERY WITHIN 2 MONTHS OF PURCHASE. REPLACE O2 SENSORS 3 TIMES AND NEED DONE AGAIN. REPLACED TRANSMISSION, RADIATOR, EGR VALVE, BRAKES 4 TIMES, TIE ROD 2 TIMES, CALIBERS 2 TIMES, ROTORS 3 TIMES, FUEL LINE, YOU NAME IT, WE HAVE HAD TO FIX ...

Mar 25, 2010 Seats 102,000 mi

BOUGHT VAN IN JUNE 2007 NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS SINCE. REPLACED BATTERY WITHIN 2 MONTHS OF PURCHASE. REPLACE O2 SENSORS 3 TIMES AND NEED DONE AGAIN. REPLACED TRANSMISSION, RADIATOR, EGR VALVE, BRAKES 4 TIMES, TIE ROD 2 TIMES, CALIBERS 2 TIMES, ROTORS 3 TIMES, FUEL LINE, YOU NAME IT, WE HAVE HAD TO FIX ...

Mar 25, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 102,000 mi

BOUGHT VAN IN JUNE 2007 NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS SINCE. REPLACED BATTERY WITHIN 2 MONTHS OF PURCHASE. REPLACE O2 SENSORS 3 TIMES AND NEED DONE AGAIN. REPLACED TRANSMISSION, RADIATOR, EGR VALVE, BRAKES 4 TIMES, TIE ROD 2 TIMES, CALIBERS 2 TIMES, ROTORS 3 TIMES, FUEL LINE, YOU NAME IT, WE HAVE HAD TO FIX ...

Mar 25, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 102,000 mi

BOUGHT VAN IN JUNE 2007 NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS SINCE. REPLACED BATTERY WITHIN 2 MONTHS OF PURCHASE. REPLACE O2 SENSORS 3 TIMES AND NEED DONE AGAIN. REPLACED TRANSMISSION, RADIATOR, EGR VALVE, BRAKES 4 TIMES, TIE ROD 2 TIMES, CALIBERS 2 TIMES, ROTORS 3 TIMES, FUEL LINE, YOU NAME IT, WE HAVE HAD TO FIX ...

Mar 25, 2010 Service Brakes, Air 102,000 mi

BOUGHT VAN IN JUNE 2007 NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS SINCE. REPLACED BATTERY WITHIN 2 MONTHS OF PURCHASE. REPLACE O2 SENSORS 3 TIMES AND NEED DONE AGAIN. REPLACED TRANSMISSION, RADIATOR, EGR VALVE, BRAKES 4 TIMES, TIE ROD 2 TIMES, CALIBERS 2 TIMES, ROTORS 3 TIMES, FUEL LINE, YOU NAME IT, WE HAVE HAD TO FIX ...

Mar 25, 2010 Unknown Or Other 102,000 mi

BOUGHT VAN IN JUNE 2007 NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS SINCE. REPLACED BATTERY WITHIN 2 MONTHS OF PURCHASE. REPLACE O2 SENSORS 3 TIMES AND NEED DONE AGAIN. REPLACED TRANSMISSION, RADIATOR, EGR VALVE, BRAKES 4 TIMES, TIE ROD 2 TIMES, CALIBERS 2 TIMES, ROTORS 3 TIMES, FUEL LINE, YOU NAME IT, WE HAVE HAD TO FIX ...

Mar 25, 2010 Power Train 105,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS ENGAGED, FOLLOWED BY A DELAY IN THE RESPONSE TIME. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED AT THIS TIME. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 105,000.

Mar 25, 2010 Power Train 102,000 mi

BOUGHT VAN IN JUNE 2007 NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS SINCE. REPLACED BATTERY WITHIN 2 MONTHS OF PURCHASE. REPLACE O2 SENSORS 3 TIMES AND NEED DONE AGAIN. REPLACED TRANSMISSION, RADIATOR, EGR VALVE, BRAKES 4 TIMES, TIE ROD 2 TIMES, CALIBERS 2 TIMES, ROTORS 3 TIMES, FUEL LINE, YOU NAME IT, WE HAVE HAD TO FIX ...

Mar 25, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 102,000 mi

BOUGHT VAN IN JUNE 2007 NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS SINCE. REPLACED BATTERY WITHIN 2 MONTHS OF PURCHASE. REPLACE O2 SENSORS 3 TIMES AND NEED DONE AGAIN. REPLACED TRANSMISSION, RADIATOR, EGR VALVE, BRAKES 4 TIMES, TIE ROD 2 TIMES, CALIBERS 2 TIMES, ROTORS 3 TIMES, FUEL LINE, YOU NAME IT, WE HAVE HAD TO FIX ...

Mar 25, 2010 Seats 102,000 mi

BOUGHT VAN IN JUNE 2007 NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS SINCE. REPLACED BATTERY WITHIN 2 MONTHS OF PURCHASE. REPLACE O2 SENSORS 3 TIMES AND NEED DONE AGAIN. REPLACED TRANSMISSION, RADIATOR, EGR VALVE, BRAKES 4 TIMES, TIE ROD 2 TIMES, CALIBERS 2 TIMES, ROTORS 3 TIMES, FUEL LINE, YOU NAME IT, WE HAVE HAD TO FIX ...

Mar 25, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 102,000 mi

BOUGHT VAN IN JUNE 2007 NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS SINCE. REPLACED BATTERY WITHIN 2 MONTHS OF PURCHASE. REPLACE O2 SENSORS 3 TIMES AND NEED DONE AGAIN. REPLACED TRANSMISSION, RADIATOR, EGR VALVE, BRAKES 4 TIMES, TIE ROD 2 TIMES, CALIBERS 2 TIMES, ROTORS 3 TIMES, FUEL LINE, YOU NAME IT, WE HAVE HAD TO FIX ...

Mar 25, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 102,000 mi

BOUGHT VAN IN JUNE 2007 NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS SINCE. REPLACED BATTERY WITHIN 2 MONTHS OF PURCHASE. REPLACE O2 SENSORS 3 TIMES AND NEED DONE AGAIN. REPLACED TRANSMISSION, RADIATOR, EGR VALVE, BRAKES 4 TIMES, TIE ROD 2 TIMES, CALIBERS 2 TIMES, ROTORS 3 TIMES, FUEL LINE, YOU NAME IT, WE HAVE HAD TO FIX ...

Mar 25, 2010 Service Brakes, Air 102,000 mi

BOUGHT VAN IN JUNE 2007 NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS SINCE. REPLACED BATTERY WITHIN 2 MONTHS OF PURCHASE. REPLACE O2 SENSORS 3 TIMES AND NEED DONE AGAIN. REPLACED TRANSMISSION, RADIATOR, EGR VALVE, BRAKES 4 TIMES, TIE ROD 2 TIMES, CALIBERS 2 TIMES, ROTORS 3 TIMES, FUEL LINE, YOU NAME IT, WE HAVE HAD TO FIX ...

Mar 25, 2010 Unknown Or Other 102,000 mi

BOUGHT VAN IN JUNE 2007 NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS SINCE. REPLACED BATTERY WITHIN 2 MONTHS OF PURCHASE. REPLACE O2 SENSORS 3 TIMES AND NEED DONE AGAIN. REPLACED TRANSMISSION, RADIATOR, EGR VALVE, BRAKES 4 TIMES, TIE ROD 2 TIMES, CALIBERS 2 TIMES, ROTORS 3 TIMES, FUEL LINE, YOU NAME IT, WE HAVE HAD TO FIX ...

Mar 23, 2010 Power Train 159,966 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO LUNGE FORWARD AND THE TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT SHIFT GEARS. THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACTS HOME WHERE THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED. HE STATED THAT THERE...

Mar 23, 2010 Power Train 159,966 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO LUNGE FORWARD AND THE TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT SHIFT GEARS. THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACTS HOME WHERE THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED. HE STATED THAT THERE...

Mar 22, 2010 Power Train 93,600 mi

I EXPERIENCED A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER AFTER ACCELERATING FROM A STOP LIGHT ON THE MORNING. I COASTED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, CALLED MY HUSBAND, DID I MENTION IT WAS 445 AM, HE CAME AND TOWED ME OUT OF THE WAY OF TRAFFIC AND HAD IT TOWED TO LITHIA FORD DEALERSHIP WHEN THEY OPENED. WE WERE TOLD BY THE...

Mar 22, 2010 Power Train 93,600 mi

I EXPERIENCED A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER AFTER ACCELERATING FROM A STOP LIGHT ON THE MORNING. I COASTED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, CALLED MY HUSBAND, DID I MENTION IT WAS 445 AM, HE CAME AND TOWED ME OUT OF THE WAY OF TRAFFIC AND HAD IT TOWED TO LITHIA FORD DEALERSHIP WHEN THEY OPENED. WE WERE TOLD BY THE...

Mar 20, 2010 Power Train 64,000 mi

DRIVING OUR VAN ON THE HIGHWAY, IT SUDDENLY MADE A REVVING NOISE BUT DID NOT ACCELERATE. THIS HAPPENED AGAIN, AND THEN WHEN MY HUSBAND PUSHED THE GAS PEDAL, THE VAN DID NOT RESPOND. LUCKILY HE WAS ABLE TO STEER IT TO THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY. NO WARNING, NO ENGINE LIGHT, AND THE TRANSMISSION WAS SUDD...

Mar 20, 2010 Power Train 64,000 mi

DRIVING OUR VAN ON THE HIGHWAY, IT SUDDENLY MADE A REVVING NOISE BUT DID NOT ACCELERATE. THIS HAPPENED AGAIN, AND THEN WHEN MY HUSBAND PUSHED THE GAS PEDAL, THE VAN DID NOT RESPOND. LUCKILY HE WAS ABLE TO STEER IT TO THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY. NO WARNING, NO ENGINE LIGHT, AND THE TRANSMISSION WAS SUDD...

Mar 18, 2010 Power Train 41,000 mi

MY 2004 FREESTAR TRANSMISSION FAILURE HAD ABOUT 39,000 OR 41,000 MILES ON VEHICLE HAD JUST GOTTEN INTO PASSING LANE ON HIGHWAY TO PASS TRUCK,WHEN WITHOUT AND WARNING THE TRANS JUST QUIT NO POWER TO WHEELS AT ALL, LUCKILY I WAS ABLE TO COAST INTO THE MEDIAN OF ROAD BETWEEN DIVIDED HIGHWAYS. I WAN...

Mar 18, 2010 Power Train 41,000 mi

MY 2004 FREESTAR TRANSMISSION FAILURE HAD ABOUT 39,000 OR 41,000 MILES ON VEHICLE HAD JUST GOTTEN INTO PASSING LANE ON HIGHWAY TO PASS TRUCK,WHEN WITHOUT AND WARNING THE TRANS JUST QUIT NO POWER TO WHEELS AT ALL, LUCKILY I WAS ABLE TO COAST INTO THE MEDIAN OF ROAD BETWEEN DIVIDED HIGHWAYS. I WAN...

Mar 17, 2010 Power Train 76,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATE SPEEDS OF 20 MPH THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED TRANSMISSION FAILURE. A PASSERBY ASSISTED WITH MOVING THE VEHICLE FROM THE HIGHWAY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE A DIAGNOSTIC TEST WAS PERFORMED AND IT WAS VERIFIED THAT THE TR...

Mar 17, 2010 Power Train 82,426 mi

WE HAVE A 2004 FORD FREESTAR (BOUGHT USED IN 2006 WITH 46,000 MILES ON IT) WITH 82,426 MILES ON IT. MY WIFE CAME HOME FROM WORK ON FRIDAY NOVEMBER 9, 2007, PARKED THE VAN. WHEN SHE WENT TO LEAVE FOR WORK ON MONDAY THE 12TH THE VAN WOULDN'T MOVE. WE HAD THE TRANSMISSION POWER FLUSHED AND FLUID CHANGE...

Mar 17, 2010 Power Train 76,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATE SPEEDS OF 20 MPH THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED TRANSMISSION FAILURE. A PASSERBY ASSISTED WITH MOVING THE VEHICLE FROM THE HIGHWAY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE A DIAGNOSTIC TEST WAS PERFORMED AND IT WAS VERIFIED THAT THE TR...

Mar 17, 2010 Power Train 82,426 mi

WE HAVE A 2004 FORD FREESTAR (BOUGHT USED IN 2006 WITH 46,000 MILES ON IT) WITH 82,426 MILES ON IT. MY WIFE CAME HOME FROM WORK ON FRIDAY NOVEMBER 9, 2007, PARKED THE VAN. WHEN SHE WENT TO LEAVE FOR WORK ON MONDAY THE 12TH THE VAN WOULDN'T MOVE. WE HAD THE TRANSMISSION POWER FLUSHED AND FLUID CHANGE...

Mar 12, 2010 Power Train 72,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH ON WET ROAD CONDITIONS, THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. HE WAS ABLE TO COAST ONTO THE EMERGENCY LANE UNTIL THE VEHICLE CAME TO A STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC BUT THE TECHNICIAN RECOMMENDED THA...

Mar 12, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 72,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH ON WET ROAD CONDITIONS, THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. HE WAS ABLE TO COAST ONTO THE EMERGENCY LANE UNTIL THE VEHICLE CAME TO A STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC BUT THE TECHNICIAN RECOMMENDED THA...

Mar 12, 2010 Power Train 72,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH ON WET ROAD CONDITIONS, THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. HE WAS ABLE TO COAST ONTO THE EMERGENCY LANE UNTIL THE VEHICLE CAME TO A STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC BUT THE TECHNICIAN RECOMMENDED THA...

Mar 12, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 72,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH ON WET ROAD CONDITIONS, THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. HE WAS ABLE TO COAST ONTO THE EMERGENCY LANE UNTIL THE VEHICLE CAME TO A STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC BUT THE TECHNICIAN RECOMMENDED THA...

Mar 11, 2010 Power Train

MY WIFE WAS DRIVING OUR 2004 FORD FREESTAR HOME WITH THE KIDS ON BOARD. WITHOUT ANY WARNINGS, SHE SUDDENLY REALIZED THAT EVEN THOUGH SHE WAS GIVING THE ENGINE GAS, THE VAN WAS UNRESPONSIVE AND WAS SIMPLY COASTING DOWN THE ROAD. UNFORTUNATELY, THERE WERE NO SIDE STREETS OR A SHOULDER TO PULL OFF ONTO...

Mar 11, 2010 Power Train

MY WIFE WAS DRIVING OUR 2004 FORD FREESTAR HOME WITH THE KIDS ON BOARD. WITHOUT ANY WARNINGS, SHE SUDDENLY REALIZED THAT EVEN THOUGH SHE WAS GIVING THE ENGINE GAS, THE VAN WAS UNRESPONSIVE AND WAS SIMPLY COASTING DOWN THE ROAD. UNFORTUNATELY, THERE WERE NO SIDE STREETS OR A SHOULDER TO PULL OFF ONTO...

Mar 9, 2010 Power Train 76,000 mi

8/09, 76000 MILES-TRANSMISSION TEMPERATURE LIGHT CAME ON AND TRANS BEGAN MAKING WHINING NOISE WHILE TOWING A TRAILER (TRAILER WEIGHT UNDER RATED CAPACITY). FORD DEALER DETERMINED TORQUE CONVERTER WAS BAD AND REPLACED TRANSMISSION UNDER WARRANTY( TRANSMISSION WAS PROVIDED BY THE AFTERMARKET EXTENDED...

Mar 9, 2010 Power Train 76,000 mi

8/09, 76000 MILES-TRANSMISSION TEMPERATURE LIGHT CAME ON AND TRANS BEGAN MAKING WHINING NOISE WHILE TOWING A TRAILER (TRAILER WEIGHT UNDER RATED CAPACITY). FORD DEALER DETERMINED TORQUE CONVERTER WAS BAD AND REPLACED TRANSMISSION UNDER WARRANTY( TRANSMISSION WAS PROVIDED BY THE AFTERMARKET EXTENDED...

Mar 5, 2010 Power Train 63,000 mi

2004 FORD FREESTAR TRANSMISSION FAILURE AT 63,000 MILES NO WARNING -- TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT ENGAGE - VAN WAS IN MOTION - THANK GOD I WAS NOT ON A HIGHWAY AND WAS ABLE TO COAST TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. REVIEWING ALL THE COMPLAINTS THIS IS A HUGE SAFETY ISSUE -- SOMEONE NEEDS TO ADDRESS THIS BEFORE...

Mar 5, 2010 Power Train 63,000 mi

2004 FORD FREESTAR TRANSMISSION FAILURE AT 63,000 MILES NO WARNING -- TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT ENGAGE - VAN WAS IN MOTION - THANK GOD I WAS NOT ON A HIGHWAY AND WAS ABLE TO COAST TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. REVIEWING ALL THE COMPLAINTS THIS IS A HUGE SAFETY ISSUE -- SOMEONE NEEDS TO ADDRESS THIS BEFORE...

Mar 3, 2010 Power Train 74,836 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS. SUDDENLY, THERE WAS NO POWER RESPONSE WITH THE REAR TIRES. THE DRIVER PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WITH CAUTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER. THE FAILURE WAS CO...

Mar 3, 2010 Power Train 900,000 mi

TWICE DRIVING HEAVY RAIN MY 2004 FREE STAR STALED OUT LEAVING A STOP LIGHT. UPON RESTART WOULD BUCK AND STOP RUNNING. WOULD NOT GO INTO REVERSE WITHOUT BEING PUT INTO PARK. BOTH TIMES WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER, WAS TOLD THE COMPUTER WAS WATER LOGGED. THE FIRST TIME THEY TOOK CARE OR IT THIS TIME THEY ...

Mar 3, 2010 Power Train 77,000 mi

VEHICLE DRIVING NORMALLY, SPEEDS UP TO 60MPH. STOPPED AT TRAFFIC SIGNAL. AT GREEN, BEGAN TO ACCELERATE -- VEHICLE REACHES ALMOST 30MPH WHEN THE ENGINE REVS AND THE VEHICLE CEASES TO ENGAGE IN A FORWARD MOTION. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO COAST ONTO THE SHOULDER AND BARELY INTO A PARKING LOT. N...

Mar 3, 2010 Power Train 110,000 mi

WITHOUT WARNING, OUR 2004 FORD FREESTAR LOST ALL FORWARD AND REVERSE POWER IN RUSH-HOUR TRAFFIC. I WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 25 MPH WHEN ENGINE SEEMED TO SURGE. COASTED TO A STOP AND TRIED ALL GEARS. NOTHING. MECHANIC SAYS TORQUE CONVERTER SPUN ITSELF LOOSE INSIDE TRANSMISSION; QUOTED A REPAIR PRICE OF $2...

Mar 3, 2010 Power Train 74,836 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS. SUDDENLY, THERE WAS NO POWER RESPONSE WITH THE REAR TIRES. THE DRIVER PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WITH CAUTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER. THE FAILURE WAS CO...

Mar 3, 2010 Power Train 900,000 mi

TWICE DRIVING HEAVY RAIN MY 2004 FREE STAR STALED OUT LEAVING A STOP LIGHT. UPON RESTART WOULD BUCK AND STOP RUNNING. WOULD NOT GO INTO REVERSE WITHOUT BEING PUT INTO PARK. BOTH TIMES WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER, WAS TOLD THE COMPUTER WAS WATER LOGGED. THE FIRST TIME THEY TOOK CARE OR IT THIS TIME THEY ...

Mar 3, 2010 Power Train 77,000 mi

VEHICLE DRIVING NORMALLY, SPEEDS UP TO 60MPH. STOPPED AT TRAFFIC SIGNAL. AT GREEN, BEGAN TO ACCELERATE -- VEHICLE REACHES ALMOST 30MPH WHEN THE ENGINE REVS AND THE VEHICLE CEASES TO ENGAGE IN A FORWARD MOTION. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO COAST ONTO THE SHOULDER AND BARELY INTO A PARKING LOT. N...

Mar 3, 2010 Power Train 110,000 mi

WITHOUT WARNING, OUR 2004 FORD FREESTAR LOST ALL FORWARD AND REVERSE POWER IN RUSH-HOUR TRAFFIC. I WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 25 MPH WHEN ENGINE SEEMED TO SURGE. COASTED TO A STOP AND TRIED ALL GEARS. NOTHING. MECHANIC SAYS TORQUE CONVERTER SPUN ITSELF LOOSE INSIDE TRANSMISSION; QUOTED A REPAIR PRICE OF $2...

Mar 2, 2010 Power Train 94,513 mi

MY HUSBAND AND I JUST PURCHASED A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. GRANTED IT IS USED WITH 94,000 MILES, BUT WE HAD IT FOR EXACTLY ONE WEEK AND THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT AS MY HUSBAND, MYSELF AND OUR FOUR CHILDREN WERE GOING 70 MPH DOWN AN INTERSTATE. NO WARNINGS OR ANYTHING....LORD ONLY KNOWS HOW MUCH ITS GOI...

Mar 2, 2010 Power Train 94,513 mi

MY HUSBAND AND I JUST PURCHASED A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. GRANTED IT IS USED WITH 94,000 MILES, BUT WE HAD IT FOR EXACTLY ONE WEEK AND THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT AS MY HUSBAND, MYSELF AND OUR FOUR CHILDREN WERE GOING 70 MPH DOWN AN INTERSTATE. NO WARNINGS OR ANYTHING....LORD ONLY KNOWS HOW MUCH ITS GOI...

Mar 1, 2010 Power Train 124,800 mi

THERE ARE 2 INCIDENCES OF TRANSMISSION FAILURE WITH OUR 2004 FORD FREESTAR, FIRST TIME IN MARCH,2008, 2ND TIME IN FEBRUARY, 2010. *TR

Mar 1, 2010 Power Train 75,500 mi

THE HAVE BEEN 2 INCIDENCES OF TRANSMISSION FAILURE WITH OUR 2004 FORD FREESTAR. TRANSMISSION FAILED WITHOUT WARNING IN MARCH 2008, AGAIN IN FEBRUARY 2010. *TR

Mar 1, 2010 Power Train 124,800 mi

THERE ARE 2 INCIDENCES OF TRANSMISSION FAILURE WITH OUR 2004 FORD FREESTAR, FIRST TIME IN MARCH,2008, 2ND TIME IN FEBRUARY, 2010. *TR

Mar 1, 2010 Power Train 75,500 mi

THE HAVE BEEN 2 INCIDENCES OF TRANSMISSION FAILURE WITH OUR 2004 FORD FREESTAR. TRANSMISSION FAILED WITHOUT WARNING IN MARCH 2008, AGAIN IN FEBRUARY 2010. *TR

Feb 25, 2010 Power Train 75,000 mi

2004 FORD FREESTAR TRANSMISSION FAILURE. AFTER TALKING WITH FORD SERVICE THEY DIDN'T SEEM SURPRISED BY THIS. NOW I'M STUCK WITH REPLACING THE TRANSMISSION IN MY VEHICLE FOR SOMETHING THAT IT APPEARS FORD AND MANY OTHER PEOPLE ARE AWARE OF. I WOULD APPRECIATE ACTION BE TAKEN AGAINST FORD TO GET ME...

Feb 25, 2010 Power Train 75,000 mi

2004 FORD FREESTAR TRANSMISSION FAILURE. AFTER TALKING WITH FORD SERVICE THEY DIDN'T SEEM SURPRISED BY THIS. NOW I'M STUCK WITH REPLACING THE TRANSMISSION IN MY VEHICLE FOR SOMETHING THAT IT APPEARS FORD AND MANY OTHER PEOPLE ARE AWARE OF. I WOULD APPRECIATE ACTION BE TAKEN AGAINST FORD TO GET ME...

Feb 23, 2010 Power Train 84,500 mi

MY WIFE WAS DRIVING OUR 2004 FORD FREESTAR WITH ONLY 84,000 WHEN THE TRANSMISSION FAILED WHILE SHE WAS DRIVING. LUCKILY SHE WAS ON A QUIET ROAD AND NOT THE HIGHWAY AND SHE WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER WITH NO PROBLEMS. THIS HAPPENED TO A FRIEND OF OURS WHO ALSO BOUGHT A 2004 FORD FREESTAR AND HIS TRANSMI...

Feb 23, 2010 Power Train 84,500 mi

MY WIFE WAS DRIVING OUR 2004 FORD FREESTAR WITH ONLY 84,000 WHEN THE TRANSMISSION FAILED WHILE SHE WAS DRIVING. LUCKILY SHE WAS ON A QUIET ROAD AND NOT THE HIGHWAY AND SHE WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER WITH NO PROBLEMS. THIS HAPPENED TO A FRIEND OF OURS WHO ALSO BOUGHT A 2004 FORD FREESTAR AND HIS TRANSMI...

Feb 21, 2010 Power Train 87,421 mi

SERVICED AT THE FORD DEALER-LA MESA LAST 05/27/2008. AND ON 07/05/2008 THE TRANSMISSION BROKE DOWN AND REPLACED AT THE FORD DEALER-PASADENA. WENT BACK TO LA MESA TO COMPLAIN & SAID WHATEVER VISIBLE WAS PERFORMED ON THE MULTI POINT INSPECTION ONLY. AND THEY CAN'T TELL WHAT'S INSIDE THE TRANSMISSION. ...

Feb 21, 2010 Tires 87,421 mi

SERVICED AT THE FORD DEALER-LA MESA LAST 05/27/2008. AND ON 07/05/2008 THE TRANSMISSION BROKE DOWN AND REPLACED AT THE FORD DEALER-PASADENA. WENT BACK TO LA MESA TO COMPLAIN & SAID WHATEVER VISIBLE WAS PERFORMED ON THE MULTI POINT INSPECTION ONLY. AND THEY CAN'T TELL WHAT'S INSIDE THE TRANSMISSION. ...

Feb 21, 2010 Power Train 87,421 mi

SERVICED AT THE FORD DEALER-LA MESA LAST 05/27/2008. AND ON 07/05/2008 THE TRANSMISSION BROKE DOWN AND REPLACED AT THE FORD DEALER-PASADENA. WENT BACK TO LA MESA TO COMPLAIN & SAID WHATEVER VISIBLE WAS PERFORMED ON THE MULTI POINT INSPECTION ONLY. AND THEY CAN'T TELL WHAT'S INSIDE THE TRANSMISSION. ...

Feb 21, 2010 Tires 87,421 mi

SERVICED AT THE FORD DEALER-LA MESA LAST 05/27/2008. AND ON 07/05/2008 THE TRANSMISSION BROKE DOWN AND REPLACED AT THE FORD DEALER-PASADENA. WENT BACK TO LA MESA TO COMPLAIN & SAID WHATEVER VISIBLE WAS PERFORMED ON THE MULTI POINT INSPECTION ONLY. AND THEY CAN'T TELL WHAT'S INSIDE THE TRANSMISSION. ...

Feb 19, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 15,000 mi

THE BRAKE PROPORTIONING SYSTEM (FRONT/REAR) DOES NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY CAUSING PREMATURE FAILURE OF THE REAR BRAKES. THIS ALLOWS THE CALIPERS TO OVEREXTEND AND FREEZE CAUSING REAR BRAKE FAILURE AND HYDRAULIC FLUID LOSS. THIS REQUIRES THE REPLACEMENT OF THE REAR CALIPERS EVERY 15K MILES THIS HAS OC...

Feb 19, 2010 Power Train 53,100 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 25 MPH SHE NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD SUDDENLY STOPPED ACCELERATING WHILE THE VEHICLE REMAINED ON. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE TORQUE CONVERTER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE V...

Feb 19, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 15,000 mi

THE BRAKE PROPORTIONING SYSTEM (FRONT/REAR) DOES NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY CAUSING PREMATURE FAILURE OF THE REAR BRAKES. THIS ALLOWS THE CALIPERS TO OVEREXTEND AND FREEZE CAUSING REAR BRAKE FAILURE AND HYDRAULIC FLUID LOSS. THIS REQUIRES THE REPLACEMENT OF THE REAR CALIPERS EVERY 15K MILES THIS HAS OC...

Feb 19, 2010 Power Train 53,100 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 25 MPH SHE NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD SUDDENLY STOPPED ACCELERATING WHILE THE VEHICLE REMAINED ON. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE TORQUE CONVERTER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE V...

Feb 16, 2010 Power Train 80,000 mi

2004 FORD FREE STAR,VAN WAS IN DRIVE BUT FAILED TO MOVE ON HIGHWAY. TOOK TO SHOP THEY SAID IT IS THE TRANSMISSION. *TR

Feb 16, 2010 Power Train 80,000 mi

2004 FORD FREE STAR,VAN WAS IN DRIVE BUT FAILED TO MOVE ON HIGHWAY. TOOK TO SHOP THEY SAID IT IS THE TRANSMISSION. *TR

Feb 15, 2010 Power Train 63,486 mi

2004 FORD FREESTAR 'DIED' COMPLETELY UNEXPECTEDLY AND WITHOUT WARNING ON THE FREEWAY (I-94 EASTBOUND, CLINTON TWP. MI). MY HUSBAND WAS VERY FORTUNATE TO HAVE BEEN SO NEAR AN OFF RAMP THAT HE COULD COAST DOWN. THE PROBLEM WAS THE TRANSMISSION, WHICH WE'VE HAD TO HAVE REBUILT AFTER ONLY 62,000 MILES. ...

Feb 15, 2010 Power Train 63,486 mi

2004 FORD FREESTAR 'DIED' COMPLETELY UNEXPECTEDLY AND WITHOUT WARNING ON THE FREEWAY (I-94 EASTBOUND, CLINTON TWP. MI). MY HUSBAND WAS VERY FORTUNATE TO HAVE BEEN SO NEAR AN OFF RAMP THAT HE COULD COAST DOWN. THE PROBLEM WAS THE TRANSMISSION, WHICH WE'VE HAD TO HAVE REBUILT AFTER ONLY 62,000 MILES. ...

Feb 11, 2010 Power Train

MY WIFE WAS DRIVING HER 2004 FORD FREESTAR ON A RAINY MORNING. IT HAPPENED TO BE DURING RUSH HOUR. WHILE WAITING FOR TRAFFIC TO START FLOWING, THE VAN FAILED TO MOVE, LEAVING HER AND MY DAUGHTERS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE HIGHWAY. AFTER BEING PUSHED OFF THE HIGHWAY BY A SAPD OFFICER, AND WAITING FOR A TO...

Feb 11, 2010 Power Train

MY WIFE WAS DRIVING HER 2004 FORD FREESTAR ON A RAINY MORNING. IT HAPPENED TO BE DURING RUSH HOUR. WHILE WAITING FOR TRAFFIC TO START FLOWING, THE VAN FAILED TO MOVE, LEAVING HER AND MY DAUGHTERS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE HIGHWAY. AFTER BEING PUSHED OFF THE HIGHWAY BY A SAPD OFFICER, AND WAITING FOR A TO...

Feb 11, 2010 Power Train

MY WIFE WAS DRIVING HER 2004 FORD FREESTAR ON A RAINY MORNING. IT HAPPENED TO BE DURING RUSH HOUR. WHILE WAITING FOR TRAFFIC TO START FLOWING, THE VAN FAILED TO MOVE, LEAVING HER AND MY DAUGHTERS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE HIGHWAY. AFTER BEING PUSHED OFF THE HIGHWAY BY A SAPD OFFICER, AND WAITING FOR A TO...

Feb 11, 2010 Power Train

MY WIFE WAS DRIVING HER 2004 FORD FREESTAR ON A RAINY MORNING. IT HAPPENED TO BE DURING RUSH HOUR. WHILE WAITING FOR TRAFFIC TO START FLOWING, THE VAN FAILED TO MOVE, LEAVING HER AND MY DAUGHTERS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE HIGHWAY. AFTER BEING PUSHED OFF THE HIGHWAY BY A SAPD OFFICER, AND WAITING FOR A TO...

Feb 7, 2010 Power Train 79,500 mi

ON SATURDAY, JANUARY 8, 2010 I WAS SLOWLY PULLING AWAY FROM A STOP LIGHT AT THE INTERSECTION OF J CLYDE MORRIS AND HARPERSVILLE ROAD, NEWPORT NEWS, VIRGINIA, WHEN I HEARD A MILD 'KA THUMP' SOUND THEN THE VEHICLE (2004 FORD FREESTAR WITH APPROX. 79, 500 MILES) QUIT PULLING AND I COASTED INTO THE CLO...

Feb 7, 2010 Power Train 79,500 mi

ON SATURDAY, JANUARY 8, 2010 I WAS SLOWLY PULLING AWAY FROM A STOP LIGHT AT THE INTERSECTION OF J CLYDE MORRIS AND HARPERSVILLE ROAD, NEWPORT NEWS, VIRGINIA, WHEN I HEARD A MILD 'KA THUMP' SOUND THEN THE VEHICLE (2004 FORD FREESTAR WITH APPROX. 79, 500 MILES) QUIT PULLING AND I COASTED INTO THE CLO...

Jan 31, 2010 Power Train 74,785 mi

BACKED 2004 FREESTAR OUT OF DRIVEWAY. SHIFTED INTO DRIVE AND WENT FORWARD ABOUT TWO FEET. VAN REDLINED. TRIED REVERSE, DRIVE AND LOWER GEARS. NONE WILL WORK. *TR

Jan 31, 2010 Electrical System 100 mi

FOR THE FIRST 16 MONTHS OF OWNERSHIP MY FORD 2004 FREESTAR SEL WAS IN THE SHOP 15 TIMES FOR ELECTRICAL FAILURES. EVEN THE DEALERSHIP TRIED TO GET THE VAN RETURNED UNDER THE LEMON LAW AND FORD REFUSED. I HAD ALSO COMPLAINED ABOUT VIBRATION AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, AND TOLD ALL WAS NORMAL UNTIL I DEMANDED T...

Jan 31, 2010 Power Train 100 mi

FOR THE FIRST 16 MONTHS OF OWNERSHIP MY FORD 2004 FREESTAR SEL WAS IN THE SHOP 15 TIMES FOR ELECTRICAL FAILURES. EVEN THE DEALERSHIP TRIED TO GET THE VAN RETURNED UNDER THE LEMON LAW AND FORD REFUSED. I HAD ALSO COMPLAINED ABOUT VIBRATION AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, AND TOLD ALL WAS NORMAL UNTIL I DEMANDED T...

Jan 31, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 100 mi

FOR THE FIRST 16 MONTHS OF OWNERSHIP MY FORD 2004 FREESTAR SEL WAS IN THE SHOP 15 TIMES FOR ELECTRICAL FAILURES. EVEN THE DEALERSHIP TRIED TO GET THE VAN RETURNED UNDER THE LEMON LAW AND FORD REFUSED. I HAD ALSO COMPLAINED ABOUT VIBRATION AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, AND TOLD ALL WAS NORMAL UNTIL I DEMANDED T...

Jan 31, 2010 Power Train 80,000 mi

AFTER EXITING INTERSTATE 12, TRANSMISSION DIED. AFTER EXITING, I WAS AT A STOP SIGN. HIT THE GAS AND NOTHING HAPPENED. THERE WAS NO WARNING OR SIGNS THAT THIS WAS GOING TO HAPPEN. AAA SENT A TOW TRUCK AND HAD VAN TOWED TO A TRANSMISSION SHOP IN HAMMOND, LA. THAT SHOP REBUILT THE TRANSMISSION. SEVERA...

Jan 31, 2010 Power Train 74,785 mi

BACKED 2004 FREESTAR OUT OF DRIVEWAY. SHIFTED INTO DRIVE AND WENT FORWARD ABOUT TWO FEET. VAN REDLINED. TRIED REVERSE, DRIVE AND LOWER GEARS. NONE WILL WORK. *TR

Jan 31, 2010 Electrical System 100 mi

FOR THE FIRST 16 MONTHS OF OWNERSHIP MY FORD 2004 FREESTAR SEL WAS IN THE SHOP 15 TIMES FOR ELECTRICAL FAILURES. EVEN THE DEALERSHIP TRIED TO GET THE VAN RETURNED UNDER THE LEMON LAW AND FORD REFUSED. I HAD ALSO COMPLAINED ABOUT VIBRATION AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, AND TOLD ALL WAS NORMAL UNTIL I DEMANDED T...

Jan 31, 2010 Power Train 100 mi

FOR THE FIRST 16 MONTHS OF OWNERSHIP MY FORD 2004 FREESTAR SEL WAS IN THE SHOP 15 TIMES FOR ELECTRICAL FAILURES. EVEN THE DEALERSHIP TRIED TO GET THE VAN RETURNED UNDER THE LEMON LAW AND FORD REFUSED. I HAD ALSO COMPLAINED ABOUT VIBRATION AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, AND TOLD ALL WAS NORMAL UNTIL I DEMANDED T...

Jan 31, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 100 mi

FOR THE FIRST 16 MONTHS OF OWNERSHIP MY FORD 2004 FREESTAR SEL WAS IN THE SHOP 15 TIMES FOR ELECTRICAL FAILURES. EVEN THE DEALERSHIP TRIED TO GET THE VAN RETURNED UNDER THE LEMON LAW AND FORD REFUSED. I HAD ALSO COMPLAINED ABOUT VIBRATION AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, AND TOLD ALL WAS NORMAL UNTIL I DEMANDED T...

Jan 31, 2010 Power Train 80,000 mi

AFTER EXITING INTERSTATE 12, TRANSMISSION DIED. AFTER EXITING, I WAS AT A STOP SIGN. HIT THE GAS AND NOTHING HAPPENED. THERE WAS NO WARNING OR SIGNS THAT THIS WAS GOING TO HAPPEN. AAA SENT A TOW TRUCK AND HAD VAN TOWED TO A TRANSMISSION SHOP IN HAMMOND, LA. THAT SHOP REBUILT THE TRANSMISSION. SEVERA...

Jan 30, 2010 Electrical System 30,000 mi

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM HAD TO BE REPLACE, FORD SAID IT WAS A DESIGN FLAW. *TR

Jan 30, 2010 Electrical System 30,000 mi

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM HAD TO BE REPLACE, FORD SAID IT WAS A DESIGN FLAW. *TR

Jan 29, 2010 Power Train 99,800 mi

2004 FREESTAR TRANSMISSION FAILED. THE TRANSMISSION JUST STOPPED WORKING WITHOUT WARNING. WILL NOT SHIFT INTO GEAR. READ APPROX. 100'S OF OTHER COMPLAINTS STATING THE SAME THING ON EDMUNDS. *TR

Jan 29, 2010 Power Train 99,800 mi

2004 FREESTAR TRANSMISSION FAILED. THE TRANSMISSION JUST STOPPED WORKING WITHOUT WARNING. WILL NOT SHIFT INTO GEAR. READ APPROX. 100'S OF OTHER COMPLAINTS STATING THE SAME THING ON EDMUNDS. *TR

Jan 27, 2010 Power Train 69,880 mi

WATER GETTING INTO PCM CAUSING TRANSMISSION TO STOP SHIFTING , ENGINE STALLING AND FAST IDLE. HAD FORD TSB 06-14-10 DONE BUT STILL HAVE SAME PROBLEM WHEN IT RAINS. I TRIED TO TELL FORD AND THEY JUST DON'T CARE. THIS A VERY SERIOUS PROBLEM THEY HAVE AND THEY ARE IGNORING IT ! I HAVE FOUR KIDS AND THI...

Jan 27, 2010 Power Train 69,880 mi

WATER GETTING INTO PCM CAUSING TRANSMISSION TO STOP SHIFTING , ENGINE STALLING AND FAST IDLE. HAD FORD TSB 06-14-10 DONE BUT STILL HAVE SAME PROBLEM WHEN IT RAINS. I TRIED TO TELL FORD AND THEY JUST DON'T CARE. THIS A VERY SERIOUS PROBLEM THEY HAVE AND THEY ARE IGNORING IT ! I HAVE FOUR KIDS AND THI...

Jan 22, 2010 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING ON A STATE HIGHWAY OUR FORD FREESTAR VAN JUST STOPPED WORKING. AFTER CONSULTING WITH A MECHANIC IT IS THE TRANSMISSION. WE HAVE UNDER 60,000 MILES ON THE VEHICLE. AFTER SEARCHING THE WEB I AM RUNNING ACROSS NUMEROUS CASES OF THE SAME THING HAPPENING TO OTHER PEOPLE. WE HAVE SMALL C...

Jan 22, 2010 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING ON A STATE HIGHWAY OUR FORD FREESTAR VAN JUST STOPPED WORKING. AFTER CONSULTING WITH A MECHANIC IT IS THE TRANSMISSION. WE HAVE UNDER 60,000 MILES ON THE VEHICLE. AFTER SEARCHING THE WEB I AM RUNNING ACROSS NUMEROUS CASES OF THE SAME THING HAPPENING TO OTHER PEOPLE. WE HAVE SMALL C...

Jan 22, 2010 Structure

2004 FORD FREESTAR. S10 APPROPRIATE HANDLING - LETTER TO THE PRESIDENT FROM CONSUMER RE VEHICLE HAZARDS DUE TO MAJOR DEFECTS (FULL DOCUMENT NOT IMAGED). *NJ THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CODES WERE FOR A CMP SENSOR AND AC PRESSURE SENSOR. THE POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPL...

Jan 22, 2010 Power Train

2004 FORD FREESTAR. S10 APPROPRIATE HANDLING - LETTER TO THE PRESIDENT FROM CONSUMER RE VEHICLE HAZARDS DUE TO MAJOR DEFECTS (FULL DOCUMENT NOT IMAGED). *NJ THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CODES WERE FOR A CMP SENSOR AND AC PRESSURE SENSOR. THE POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPL...

Jan 22, 2010 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING ON A STATE HIGHWAY OUR FORD FREESTAR VAN JUST STOPPED WORKING. AFTER CONSULTING WITH A MECHANIC IT IS THE TRANSMISSION. WE HAVE UNDER 60,000 MILES ON THE VEHICLE. AFTER SEARCHING THE WEB I AM RUNNING ACROSS NUMEROUS CASES OF THE SAME THING HAPPENING TO OTHER PEOPLE. WE HAVE SMALL C...

Jan 22, 2010 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING ON A STATE HIGHWAY OUR FORD FREESTAR VAN JUST STOPPED WORKING. AFTER CONSULTING WITH A MECHANIC IT IS THE TRANSMISSION. WE HAVE UNDER 60,000 MILES ON THE VEHICLE. AFTER SEARCHING THE WEB I AM RUNNING ACROSS NUMEROUS CASES OF THE SAME THING HAPPENING TO OTHER PEOPLE. WE HAVE SMALL C...

Jan 22, 2010 Structure

2004 FORD FREESTAR. S10 APPROPRIATE HANDLING - LETTER TO THE PRESIDENT FROM CONSUMER RE VEHICLE HAZARDS DUE TO MAJOR DEFECTS (FULL DOCUMENT NOT IMAGED). *NJ THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CODES WERE FOR A CMP SENSOR AND AC PRESSURE SENSOR. THE POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPL...

Jan 22, 2010 Power Train

2004 FORD FREESTAR. S10 APPROPRIATE HANDLING - LETTER TO THE PRESIDENT FROM CONSUMER RE VEHICLE HAZARDS DUE TO MAJOR DEFECTS (FULL DOCUMENT NOT IMAGED). *NJ THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CODES WERE FOR A CMP SENSOR AND AC PRESSURE SENSOR. THE POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPL...

Jan 20, 2010 Power Train 78,000 mi

2004 FORD FREESTAR TORQUE CONVERTER FAILURE. *TR

Jan 20, 2010 Power Train 78,000 mi

2004 FORD FREESTAR TORQUE CONVERTER FAILURE. *TR

Jan 19, 2010 Power Train 66,000 mi

VEHICLE: 2004 FORD FREESTAR LIMITED 66,733 MILES I WAS DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY WHEN I HAD TO ACCELERATE TO GO UP A HILL. IT WAS WHEN I DID THIS THAT, THE CAR HAD NO POWER. ALTHOUGH THE CAR WAS IN DRIVE, IT SEEMED AS THOUGH THE CAR WAS IN NEUTRAL. THE RPM'S WHERE GOING UP BUT AGAIN, THERE WAS NO POWE...

Jan 19, 2010 Power Train 66,000 mi

VEHICLE: 2004 FORD FREESTAR LIMITED 66,733 MILES I WAS DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY WHEN I HAD TO ACCELERATE TO GO UP A HILL. IT WAS WHEN I DID THIS THAT, THE CAR HAD NO POWER. ALTHOUGH THE CAR WAS IN DRIVE, IT SEEMED AS THOUGH THE CAR WAS IN NEUTRAL. THE RPM'S WHERE GOING UP BUT AGAIN, THERE WAS NO POWE...

Jan 18, 2010 Power Train 74,000 mi

I OWN 2004 FORD FREESTAR VAN I HAVE HAD TWO INCIDENTS THAT ALMOST WAS DANGEROUS. THE VAN ON THE HIGHWAY WAS GOING 70 MPH. WHEN THE TRANSMISSION FAILED TO KEEP THE CAR MOVING I HAD A DANGEROUS TIME TRYING TO PULL OFF THE ROAD BECAUSE OF NO MOVEMENT THAT WAS 1ST TIME 2ND TIME I HAD THE CHILDREN AND AL...

Jan 18, 2010 Power Train 111,000 mi

2004 FORD FREESTAR - PUT IN REVERSE, THEN FORWARD AND LOST ALL GEARS. DEALER GOING TO REPLACE TRANSMISSION AT COST OF $3500. *TR

Jan 18, 2010 Power Train 80,000 mi

WE HAVE A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. IT RAN PERFECTLY UNTIL DECEMBER 2009 WHEN IT SUDDENLY STARTING SPUTTERING BADLY AND SEEMED TO BE SLIPPING. WE PARKED IT THAT NIGHT AFTER DRIVING STRAIGHT HOME. THE NEXT DAY WE COULD BARELY GET IT TO MOVE, LIKE IT DIDN'T WANT TO GET IN GEAR. WE HAVE LEFT IT PARKED SI...

Jan 18, 2010 Power Train 74,000 mi

I OWN 2004 FORD FREESTAR VAN I HAVE HAD TWO INCIDENTS THAT ALMOST WAS DANGEROUS. THE VAN ON THE HIGHWAY WAS GOING 70 MPH. WHEN THE TRANSMISSION FAILED TO KEEP THE CAR MOVING I HAD A DANGEROUS TIME TRYING TO PULL OFF THE ROAD BECAUSE OF NO MOVEMENT THAT WAS 1ST TIME 2ND TIME I HAD THE CHILDREN AND AL...

Jan 18, 2010 Power Train 111,000 mi

2004 FORD FREESTAR - PUT IN REVERSE, THEN FORWARD AND LOST ALL GEARS. DEALER GOING TO REPLACE TRANSMISSION AT COST OF $3500. *TR

Jan 18, 2010 Power Train 80,000 mi

WE HAVE A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. IT RAN PERFECTLY UNTIL DECEMBER 2009 WHEN IT SUDDENLY STARTING SPUTTERING BADLY AND SEEMED TO BE SLIPPING. WE PARKED IT THAT NIGHT AFTER DRIVING STRAIGHT HOME. THE NEXT DAY WE COULD BARELY GET IT TO MOVE, LIKE IT DIDN'T WANT TO GET IN GEAR. WE HAVE LEFT IT PARKED SI...

Jan 16, 2010 Power Train 85,000 mi

I WAS ON MY WAY HOME FROM DROPPING MY SON OFF AT COLLEGE ABOUT 400 MILES ROUND TRIP WHEN ABOUT 1:30 A.M. ON THE HIGHWAY WITHOUT WARNING THE CAR JUST LOST ALL FORWARD SPEED. COASTING ACROSS 3 LANES OF TRAFFIC TO THE SHOULDER I CAME TO FIND OUT THAT THE CAR HAD NO FORWARD OR REVERSE. THERE WAS NO NOTI...

Jan 16, 2010 Power Train 85,000 mi

I WAS ON MY WAY HOME FROM DROPPING MY SON OFF AT COLLEGE ABOUT 400 MILES ROUND TRIP WHEN ABOUT 1:30 A.M. ON THE HIGHWAY WITHOUT WARNING THE CAR JUST LOST ALL FORWARD SPEED. COASTING ACROSS 3 LANES OF TRAFFIC TO THE SHOULDER I CAME TO FIND OUT THAT THE CAR HAD NO FORWARD OR REVERSE. THERE WAS NO NOTI...

Jan 15, 2010 Power Train 99,919 mi

WHILE I WAS DRIVING TO PICK MY CHILDREN UP FROM SCHOOL MY VEHICLE BEGAN SHAKING VIOLENTLY. IT HAD HAPPENED ONE OTHER TIME WHILE MY WIFE WAS DRIVING. I WAS ABLE TO SLOWLY DRIVE MY FORD FREESTAR HOME AND ONCE WE GOT HOME THE VEHICLE WOULD NO LONGER SHIFT GEARS. I TOOK THE VEHICLE INTO A SHOP AND TH...

Jan 15, 2010 Power Train 99,919 mi

WHILE I WAS DRIVING TO PICK MY CHILDREN UP FROM SCHOOL MY VEHICLE BEGAN SHAKING VIOLENTLY. IT HAD HAPPENED ONE OTHER TIME WHILE MY WIFE WAS DRIVING. I WAS ABLE TO SLOWLY DRIVE MY FORD FREESTAR HOME AND ONCE WE GOT HOME THE VEHICLE WOULD NO LONGER SHIFT GEARS. I TOOK THE VEHICLE INTO A SHOP AND TH...

Jan 14, 2010 Power Train 93,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN A VERY BUSY DANGEROUS ST RT 125 AT RUSH HOUR, WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN NOTHING NO SHIFTING, NO REVERSE , NOTHING!!!!!! I LITERALLY ALMOST DIED TRYING TO GET INTO A PARKING LOT OFF THE ROAD!!! I HAVE OWNED MY 2004 FORD FREESTAR APROX 5 MONTHS! I AM ANGRY AND CANT BELIEVE THE SAFETY ISS...

Jan 14, 2010 Power Train 93,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN A VERY BUSY DANGEROUS ST RT 125 AT RUSH HOUR, WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN NOTHING NO SHIFTING, NO REVERSE , NOTHING!!!!!! I LITERALLY ALMOST DIED TRYING TO GET INTO A PARKING LOT OFF THE ROAD!!! I HAVE OWNED MY 2004 FORD FREESTAR APROX 5 MONTHS! I AM ANGRY AND CANT BELIEVE THE SAFETY ISS...

Jan 12, 2010 Power Train 100,000 mi

2004 FORD FREESTAR TRANSMISSION JUST QUIT WORKING. NO PROBLEMS PRIOR TO TODAY. NO WARNINGS OR SIGNS OF TROUBLE JUST STOPPED WORKING. *TR

Jan 12, 2010 Power Train 100,839 mi

I OWN A 2004 FORD FREESTYLE MINI VAN. WHILE DRIVING AND WITHOUT ANY PRIOR WARNING THE VAN CAME TO A SUDDEN STOP IN TRAFFIC AND WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO GEAR. I WAS VERY LUCKY THAT AN ACCIDENT WAS BARELY AVOIDED. I HAD IT TOWED TO A MECHANIC AND WAS TOLD THAT THE TRANSMISSION HAD FAILED AND THAT IT WA...

Jan 12, 2010 Power Train 100,000 mi

2004 FORD FREESTAR TRANSMISSION JUST QUIT WORKING. NO PROBLEMS PRIOR TO TODAY. NO WARNINGS OR SIGNS OF TROUBLE JUST STOPPED WORKING. *TR

Jan 12, 2010 Power Train 100,839 mi

I OWN A 2004 FORD FREESTYLE MINI VAN. WHILE DRIVING AND WITHOUT ANY PRIOR WARNING THE VAN CAME TO A SUDDEN STOP IN TRAFFIC AND WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO GEAR. I WAS VERY LUCKY THAT AN ACCIDENT WAS BARELY AVOIDED. I HAD IT TOWED TO A MECHANIC AND WAS TOLD THAT THE TRANSMISSION HAD FAILED AND THAT IT WA...

Jan 10, 2010 Power Train 45,000 mi

IN EARLY DECEMBER, I PURCHASED A VERY WELL-MAINTAINED 2004 FORD FREESTAR VAN. THIS VAN WAS OWNED BY CLOSE, LIFELONG FRIENDS AND I CAN ATTEST TO THE FACT THAT THE VAN, WITH 45,000 MILES ON ITS ODOMETER, WAS IN PERFECTLY MAINTAINED PHYSICAL AND MECHANICAL CONDITION WHEN PURCHASED. ON DECEMBER 13, 20...

Jan 10, 2010 Power Train 101,098 mi

TRANSMISSION JUST GAVE OUT NO WARNING. WAS DRIVING OVER A BRIDGE AND CAR ACTED LIKE IT WENT INTO NEUTRAL ,TRANSMISSION JUST QUIT. *TR

Jan 10, 2010 Power Train 45,000 mi

IN EARLY DECEMBER, I PURCHASED A VERY WELL-MAINTAINED 2004 FORD FREESTAR VAN. THIS VAN WAS OWNED BY CLOSE, LIFELONG FRIENDS AND I CAN ATTEST TO THE FACT THAT THE VAN, WITH 45,000 MILES ON ITS ODOMETER, WAS IN PERFECTLY MAINTAINED PHYSICAL AND MECHANICAL CONDITION WHEN PURCHASED. ON DECEMBER 13, 20...

Jan 10, 2010 Power Train 101,098 mi

TRANSMISSION JUST GAVE OUT NO WARNING. WAS DRIVING OVER A BRIDGE AND CAR ACTED LIKE IT WENT INTO NEUTRAL ,TRANSMISSION JUST QUIT. *TR

Jan 5, 2010 Power Train 93,718 mi

WIFE TRAVELING WITH FAMILY IN VAN NOTICED SOME LOSS OF DRIVE POWER. WAS ONLY A FEW MILES FROM FORD DEALERSHIP. SHE WAS TOLD THE TORQUE CONVERTER WAS SLIPPING AND NEEDED REPLACING ALONG WITH A SOLENOID. UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION DEALER NOTICED FLUID STARTED CHANGING COLOR AND FOUND SOME METAL IN FL...

Jan 5, 2010 Power Train 93,718 mi

WIFE TRAVELING WITH FAMILY IN VAN NOTICED SOME LOSS OF DRIVE POWER. WAS ONLY A FEW MILES FROM FORD DEALERSHIP. SHE WAS TOLD THE TORQUE CONVERTER WAS SLIPPING AND NEEDED REPLACING ALONG WITH A SOLENOID. UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION DEALER NOTICED FLUID STARTED CHANGING COLOR AND FOUND SOME METAL IN FL...

Jan 4, 2010 Power Train 55,000 mi

WAS DRIVING MY 2004 FORD MINI VAN FREESTAR WHEN TRANSMISSION JUST UP AND QUIT WORKING. *TR

Jan 4, 2010 Power Train 55,000 mi

WAS DRIVING MY 2004 FORD MINI VAN FREESTAR WHEN TRANSMISSION JUST UP AND QUIT WORKING. *TR

Jan 3, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 75,000 mi

DRIVING DOWN A SMALL HILL, CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP. MADE A RIGHT HAND TURN STARTED TO ACCELERATE AND LOST ALL POWER. DRIFTED TO THE LEFT HAND SIDE OFF THE ROAD AND CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP IN THE LEFT DRIVE LANE OF THE HIGHWAY. VERY DANGEROUS SPOT TO BE IN. *TR

Jan 3, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 75,000 mi

DRIVING DOWN A SMALL HILL, CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP. MADE A RIGHT HAND TURN STARTED TO ACCELERATE AND LOST ALL POWER. DRIFTED TO THE LEFT HAND SIDE OFF THE ROAD AND CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP IN THE LEFT DRIVE LANE OF THE HIGHWAY. VERY DANGEROUS SPOT TO BE IN. *TR

Jan 1, 2010 Power Train 135,000 mi

VEHICLE PURCHASED USED WITH 62,000 MILES IN MAY 2006. FREQUENT & RANDOM DASH WARNING LIGHTS COMING ON & OFF FOR NO REASON--INCLUDING TRANSAXLE, BRAKE, EMISSIONS SYSTEM LIGHT, ETC. RADIO WILL TURN ON & OFF WITHOUT THE KEYS IN THE VEHICLE. MECHANIC SAYS THAT THERE WAS SOME MOISTURE IN PCM & THAT PC...

Jan 1, 2010 Electrical System 135,000 mi

VEHICLE PURCHASED USED WITH 62,000 MILES IN MAY 2006. FREQUENT & RANDOM DASH WARNING LIGHTS COMING ON & OFF FOR NO REASON--INCLUDING TRANSAXLE, BRAKE, EMISSIONS SYSTEM LIGHT, ETC. RADIO WILL TURN ON & OFF WITHOUT THE KEYS IN THE VEHICLE. MECHANIC SAYS THAT THERE WAS SOME MOISTURE IN PCM & THAT PC...

Jan 1, 2010 Power Train 135,000 mi

VEHICLE PURCHASED USED WITH 62,000 MILES IN MAY 2006. FREQUENT & RANDOM DASH WARNING LIGHTS COMING ON & OFF FOR NO REASON--INCLUDING TRANSAXLE, BRAKE, EMISSIONS SYSTEM LIGHT, ETC. RADIO WILL TURN ON & OFF WITHOUT THE KEYS IN THE VEHICLE. MECHANIC SAYS THAT THERE WAS SOME MOISTURE IN PCM & THAT PC...

Jan 1, 2010 Electrical System 135,000 mi

VEHICLE PURCHASED USED WITH 62,000 MILES IN MAY 2006. FREQUENT & RANDOM DASH WARNING LIGHTS COMING ON & OFF FOR NO REASON--INCLUDING TRANSAXLE, BRAKE, EMISSIONS SYSTEM LIGHT, ETC. RADIO WILL TURN ON & OFF WITHOUT THE KEYS IN THE VEHICLE. MECHANIC SAYS THAT THERE WAS SOME MOISTURE IN PCM & THAT PC...

Dec 30, 2009 Power Train Crash 138,000 mi

NO PRIOR TRANSMISSION TROUBLE; NO WARNING OF PROBLEM ON THE DATE OF INCIDENT. DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED ON THE APPROACH TO A NARROW FOUR-LANE HIGHWAY BRIDGE. THE VEHICLE'S ENGINE RPM SUDDENLY RACED WHILE THE FORWARD MOMENTUM LAGGED; THE ENGINE CONTINUED TO RUN FINE, BUT THE TRANSMISSION NO LONGER P...

Dec 30, 2009 Power Train Crash 138,000 mi

NO PRIOR TRANSMISSION TROUBLE; NO WARNING OF PROBLEM ON THE DATE OF INCIDENT. DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED ON THE APPROACH TO A NARROW FOUR-LANE HIGHWAY BRIDGE. THE VEHICLE'S ENGINE RPM SUDDENLY RACED WHILE THE FORWARD MOMENTUM LAGGED; THE ENGINE CONTINUED TO RUN FINE, BUT THE TRANSMISSION NO LONGER P...

Dec 29, 2009 Power Train 98,000 mi

I HAVE A 2004 FREESTAR WITH OVER 100,000 MILES. LAST NIGHT WHILE DRIVING HOME IN A PRETTY HEAVY SNOW STORM MY TRANSMISSION FAILED (I WILL KNOW FOR SURE AFTER FORD CALLS ME). THE ODD THING IS IT WENT OUT COMPLETELY NO GEARS WORKED AT ALL. I HAVE HAD TRANSMISSIONS FAIL IN THE PAST BUT I ALWAYS HAD A G...

Dec 29, 2009 Power Train 98,000 mi

I HAVE A 2004 FREESTAR WITH OVER 100,000 MILES. LAST NIGHT WHILE DRIVING HOME IN A PRETTY HEAVY SNOW STORM MY TRANSMISSION FAILED (I WILL KNOW FOR SURE AFTER FORD CALLS ME). THE ODD THING IS IT WENT OUT COMPLETELY NO GEARS WORKED AT ALL. I HAVE HAD TRANSMISSIONS FAIL IN THE PAST BUT I ALWAYS HAD A G...

Dec 28, 2009 Power Train 64,000 mi

COMPLETE SUDDEN TRANSMISSION FAILURE WITHOUT WARNING - NO ENGINE LIGHTS ON 2004 FORD FREESTAR. *TR

Dec 28, 2009 Power Train 64,000 mi

COMPLETE SUDDEN TRANSMISSION FAILURE WITHOUT WARNING - NO ENGINE LIGHTS ON 2004 FORD FREESTAR. *TR

Dec 26, 2009 Power Train 125,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, MY 2004 FORD FREESTAR LOST ALL DRIVE POWER AND I HAD TO DRIFT OVER TO THE BREAKDOWN LANE. UPON INSPECTION MY MECHANIC DISCOVERED THAT THE TORQUE CONVERTER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. I HAD THE TORQUE CONVERTER REPLACED WITH FACTORY ORIGINAL PARTS FOR $800.00. THAT WAS IN ...

Dec 26, 2009 Power Train 125,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, MY 2004 FORD FREESTAR LOST ALL DRIVE POWER AND I HAD TO DRIFT OVER TO THE BREAKDOWN LANE. UPON INSPECTION MY MECHANIC DISCOVERED THAT THE TORQUE CONVERTER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. I HAD THE TORQUE CONVERTER REPLACED WITH FACTORY ORIGINAL PARTS FOR $800.00. THAT WAS IN ...

Dec 23, 2009 Power Train 70,800 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH THE CONTACT HEARD A POPPING SOUND UNDER THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SLOW DOWN , HOWEVER THE RPMS WERE INCREASING. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO DRIVE ONTO THE EMERGENCY LANE; HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP IN THE MIDDLE O...

Dec 23, 2009 Power Train 70,800 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH THE CONTACT HEARD A POPPING SOUND UNDER THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SLOW DOWN , HOWEVER THE RPMS WERE INCREASING. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO DRIVE ONTO THE EMERGENCY LANE; HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP IN THE MIDDLE O...

Dec 21, 2009 Power Train 71,000 mi

I HAVE A 2004 FORD FREESTAR, I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER. THE VAN HAS 70,000 MILES. WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND THE ENGINE REVVED UP AND THE VAN COASTED TO A STOP. WAS TOLD I NEED A NEW TRANSMISSION. THIS OCCURRED ON DECEMBER 11, 2009. THROUGH RESEARCH HAVE FOUND THIS MAY BE A DEFECT. I CONTACTED FOR...

Dec 21, 2009 Power Train 108,704 mi

I AM THE OWNER OF A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. ON NOV. 13 2009 WHILE LEAVING MY PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT, I PULLED OUT OF MY PARKING SPOT AND PUT THE VEHICLE IN DRIVE,THE VEHICLE LURCHED FORWARD AND THE TRANSMISSION QUIT WORKING. I WAS ABLE TO COAST TO A STOP AND WITH SOME ASSISTANCE WAS ABLE TO PUSH IT INTO A ...

Dec 21, 2009 Power Train 71,000 mi

I HAVE A 2004 FORD FREESTAR, I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER. THE VAN HAS 70,000 MILES. WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND THE ENGINE REVVED UP AND THE VAN COASTED TO A STOP. WAS TOLD I NEED A NEW TRANSMISSION. THIS OCCURRED ON DECEMBER 11, 2009. THROUGH RESEARCH HAVE FOUND THIS MAY BE A DEFECT. I CONTACTED FOR...

Dec 21, 2009 Power Train 108,704 mi

I AM THE OWNER OF A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. ON NOV. 13 2009 WHILE LEAVING MY PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT, I PULLED OUT OF MY PARKING SPOT AND PUT THE VEHICLE IN DRIVE,THE VEHICLE LURCHED FORWARD AND THE TRANSMISSION QUIT WORKING. I WAS ABLE TO COAST TO A STOP AND WITH SOME ASSISTANCE WAS ABLE TO PUSH IT INTO A ...

Dec 19, 2009 Power Train 75,000 mi

BACKING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY, WHEN I PUT THE VEHICLE IN DRIVE NOTHING HAPPENED. THE TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT ENGAGE. I HAD TO WAKE UP MY NEIGHBOR AND HE HELPED ME PUSH THE VEHICLE INTO THE DRIVEWAY. THE VEHICLE RAN FINE THE NIGHT BEFORE. *TR

Dec 19, 2009 Power Train 75,000 mi

BACKING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY, WHEN I PUT THE VEHICLE IN DRIVE NOTHING HAPPENED. THE TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT ENGAGE. I HAD TO WAKE UP MY NEIGHBOR AND HE HELPED ME PUSH THE VEHICLE INTO THE DRIVEWAY. THE VEHICLE RAN FINE THE NIGHT BEFORE. *TR

Dec 17, 2009 Power Train 55,000 mi

WITHOUT WARNING, SUDDEN LOSS OF MOTION IN CAR - LIKE IT WAS SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL. LOST ALL CONTROL OF FORWARD/BACKWARDS MOTION. FORD BODY SHOP INDICATED THAT THE TORQUE CONVERTER WAS BROKEN. *TR

Dec 17, 2009 Power Train 55,000 mi

WITHOUT WARNING, SUDDEN LOSS OF MOTION IN CAR - LIKE IT WAS SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL. LOST ALL CONTROL OF FORWARD/BACKWARDS MOTION. FORD BODY SHOP INDICATED THAT THE TORQUE CONVERTER WAS BROKEN. *TR

Dec 15, 2009 Power Train 104,000 mi

TRANSMISSION IN MY 2004 FORD FREESTAR WENT OUT WITH NO WARNING. VAN WAS DRIVING UNDER NORMAL CIRCUMSTANCES AND NEVER MISTREATED. ALL SCHEDULED SERVICES WAS DONE ON TIME. *TR

Dec 15, 2009 Power Train 63,600 mi

I WAS TRAVELING 50MPH ON A HIGHWAY, AND WITHOUT WARNING,LOST TOTAL ACCELERATION, LUCKILY THERE WAS NOBODY CLOSE BEHIND ME. I WAS ABLE TO PULL OFF A SIDE ROAD, PLACED THE CAR IN PARK AND THEN ENGAGED IT TO THE DRIVE GEAR, BUT I WAS NOT GOING ANYWHERE, I WAS ABLE TO PUT IT INTO THE REVERSER GEAR,BUT...

Dec 15, 2009 Power Train 90,000 mi

MY 04 FREESTAR LEFT ME ON THE SIDE OF A RURAL ROAD, NEXT TO A SWAMP WITH 6 " OF FRESH SNOW AND AN UNPLOWED ROAD SHOULDER. I HAD MY 2 AND 4 YEAR OLD KIDS WITH ME AT THE TIME AND IT WAS 7 AM. THIS WAS A DANGEROUS SITUATION, ESPECIALLY CONSIDERING THAT I HAD NO WARNING THAT THERE WAS ANYTHING EVE...

Dec 15, 2009 Power Train 104,000 mi

TRANSMISSION IN MY 2004 FORD FREESTAR WENT OUT WITH NO WARNING. VAN WAS DRIVING UNDER NORMAL CIRCUMSTANCES AND NEVER MISTREATED. ALL SCHEDULED SERVICES WAS DONE ON TIME. *TR

Dec 15, 2009 Power Train 63,600 mi

I WAS TRAVELING 50MPH ON A HIGHWAY, AND WITHOUT WARNING,LOST TOTAL ACCELERATION, LUCKILY THERE WAS NOBODY CLOSE BEHIND ME. I WAS ABLE TO PULL OFF A SIDE ROAD, PLACED THE CAR IN PARK AND THEN ENGAGED IT TO THE DRIVE GEAR, BUT I WAS NOT GOING ANYWHERE, I WAS ABLE TO PUT IT INTO THE REVERSER GEAR,BUT...

Dec 15, 2009 Power Train 90,000 mi

MY 04 FREESTAR LEFT ME ON THE SIDE OF A RURAL ROAD, NEXT TO A SWAMP WITH 6 " OF FRESH SNOW AND AN UNPLOWED ROAD SHOULDER. I HAD MY 2 AND 4 YEAR OLD KIDS WITH ME AT THE TIME AND IT WAS 7 AM. THIS WAS A DANGEROUS SITUATION, ESPECIALLY CONSIDERING THAT I HAD NO WARNING THAT THERE WAS ANYTHING EVE...

Dec 14, 2009 Power Train 79,000 mi

GOING ABOUT 55 MPH ON HIGHWAY, VAN REVVED UP AND THEN SLOWED DOWN WHILE GOING UP A HILL, SIMILAR TO TAKING IT OUT OF GEAR AND COASTING. NO LIGHTS CAME ON THE DASH OR WARNING SIGNALS OF ANY KIND. NO NOISE, OIL OR SMOKE OF ANY KIND, JUST COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER BUT THE ENGINE CONTINUED TO RUN. V...

Dec 14, 2009 Power Train 79,000 mi

GOING ABOUT 55 MPH ON HIGHWAY, VAN REVVED UP AND THEN SLOWED DOWN WHILE GOING UP A HILL, SIMILAR TO TAKING IT OUT OF GEAR AND COASTING. NO LIGHTS CAME ON THE DASH OR WARNING SIGNALS OF ANY KIND. NO NOISE, OIL OR SMOKE OF ANY KIND, JUST COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER BUT THE ENGINE CONTINUED TO RUN. V...

Dec 14, 2009 Power Train 79,000 mi

GOING ABOUT 55 MPH ON HIGHWAY, VAN REVVED UP AND THEN SLOWED DOWN WHILE GOING UP A HILL, SIMILAR TO TAKING IT OUT OF GEAR AND COASTING. NO LIGHTS CAME ON THE DASH OR WARNING SIGNALS OF ANY KIND. NO NOISE, OIL OR SMOKE OF ANY KIND, JUST COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER BUT THE ENGINE CONTINUED TO RUN. V...

Dec 14, 2009 Power Train 79,000 mi

GOING ABOUT 55 MPH ON HIGHWAY, VAN REVVED UP AND THEN SLOWED DOWN WHILE GOING UP A HILL, SIMILAR TO TAKING IT OUT OF GEAR AND COASTING. NO LIGHTS CAME ON THE DASH OR WARNING SIGNALS OF ANY KIND. NO NOISE, OIL OR SMOKE OF ANY KIND, JUST COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER BUT THE ENGINE CONTINUED TO RUN. V...

Dec 11, 2009 Power Train 61,800 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO DRIVE THE TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO ANY OF THE GEARS. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A TRANSMISSION SPECIALISTS. THE TECHNICIAN REPLACED THE TORQUE CONVERTER. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 61,800. UPDATED 01/15/10. *LJ UPD...

Dec 11, 2009 Power Train

TL* THE CONTACT HAS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR VAN. WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE WILL LOSE POWER WITHOUT WARNING. HE SPECULATED THAT THE TORQUE CONVERTER WAS THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE HAS BECOME PROGRESSIVELY WORSE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE UNAVAILABLE.

Dec 11, 2009 Power Train 61,800 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO DRIVE THE TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO ANY OF THE GEARS. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A TRANSMISSION SPECIALISTS. THE TECHNICIAN REPLACED THE TORQUE CONVERTER. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 61,800. UPDATED 01/15/10. *LJ UPD...

Dec 11, 2009 Power Train

TL* THE CONTACT HAS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR VAN. WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE WILL LOSE POWER WITHOUT WARNING. HE SPECULATED THAT THE TORQUE CONVERTER WAS THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE HAS BECOME PROGRESSIVELY WORSE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE UNAVAILABLE.

Dec 10, 2009 Steering 64,000 mi

I HAVE A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE POWER STEERING LINE HAS CRACKED SO BADLY THAT IT NEEDS TO BE FILLED DAILY OR I LOSE POWER STEERING (WHICH IS VERY DANGEROUS NOW IN THE WINTER WEATHER. IT WILL TAKE 6 WEEKS TO GET THE NEW PART IN, I UNDERSTAND THAT THE ECONOMY HAS CAUSED A PROBLEM IN GETTING THE PART ...

Dec 10, 2009 Power Train 68,880 mi

I HAVE A 2004 FORD FREESTAR WHICH HAS HAD REGULAR MAINTENANCE WITH NO PROBLEMS. I CURRENTLY HAVE 68,000 MILES ON IT AND YESTERDAY (DEC. 9, 2009) MY TRANSMISSION FAILED. THE REPAIR SHOP SAID IT IS COMPLETELY SHOT WITH NO HOPES OF REPAIR. *TR

Dec 10, 2009 Steering 64,000 mi

I HAVE A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE POWER STEERING LINE HAS CRACKED SO BADLY THAT IT NEEDS TO BE FILLED DAILY OR I LOSE POWER STEERING (WHICH IS VERY DANGEROUS NOW IN THE WINTER WEATHER. IT WILL TAKE 6 WEEKS TO GET THE NEW PART IN, I UNDERSTAND THAT THE ECONOMY HAS CAUSED A PROBLEM IN GETTING THE PART ...

Dec 10, 2009 Power Train 68,880 mi

I HAVE A 2004 FORD FREESTAR WHICH HAS HAD REGULAR MAINTENANCE WITH NO PROBLEMS. I CURRENTLY HAVE 68,000 MILES ON IT AND YESTERDAY (DEC. 9, 2009) MY TRANSMISSION FAILED. THE REPAIR SHOP SAID IT IS COMPLETELY SHOT WITH NO HOPES OF REPAIR. *TR

Dec 7, 2009 Power Train 50,000 mi

AFTER ACCELERATING AROUND A CORNER NOTICED NO POWER TO THE ACCELERATOR. WE DRIFTED TO THE SIDE ON THE ROAD, STILL IN A TRAVEL LANE AS THERE WAS NO SHOULDER. THERE WAS NO WARNING OR INDICATION WE WERE GOING TO HAVE A PROBLEM. JUST PRESSED ON THE GAS AND NOTHING. HAD TO CALL THE POLICE TO PROTECT THE ...

Dec 7, 2009 Power Train 126,479 mi

PULLED OUT INTO A BUSY INTERSECTION. TURNED THE CORNER AND THE RPM REVVED UP BUT THE 2004 FORD FREESTAR WOULD NOT MOVE. IT GOES INTO PARK BUT WILL NOT MOVE IN ANY OTHER GEAR. IT GAVE NO WARNING AND HAS NOT BEEN ABUSED AND MAINTENANCE IS UP TO DATE. HAD TO GET OUT AND PUSH THE VAN ONTO A SIDE ROAD SO...

Dec 7, 2009 Power Train 50,000 mi

AFTER ACCELERATING AROUND A CORNER NOTICED NO POWER TO THE ACCELERATOR. WE DRIFTED TO THE SIDE ON THE ROAD, STILL IN A TRAVEL LANE AS THERE WAS NO SHOULDER. THERE WAS NO WARNING OR INDICATION WE WERE GOING TO HAVE A PROBLEM. JUST PRESSED ON THE GAS AND NOTHING. HAD TO CALL THE POLICE TO PROTECT THE ...

Dec 7, 2009 Power Train 126,479 mi

PULLED OUT INTO A BUSY INTERSECTION. TURNED THE CORNER AND THE RPM REVVED UP BUT THE 2004 FORD FREESTAR WOULD NOT MOVE. IT GOES INTO PARK BUT WILL NOT MOVE IN ANY OTHER GEAR. IT GAVE NO WARNING AND HAS NOT BEEN ABUSED AND MAINTENANCE IS UP TO DATE. HAD TO GET OUT AND PUSH THE VAN ONTO A SIDE ROAD SO...

Dec 3, 2009 Power Train 54,000 mi

MY WIFE WAS DRIVING TO FAIRBORN OHIO FROM CINCINNATI IN OUR 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THIS WAS PURCHASED NEW BY US. WARRANTY WAS 3 YEAR/36,000 MILES. THE VAN HAS 54,000 MILES & WHILE TRAVELING ON OCTOBER 24TH, 2009 OHIO, THE VAN WOULD NOT GO ABOVE 30 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY. THE TRANSAXLE LIGHT CAME ON & S...

Dec 3, 2009 Steering 55,000 mi

LEAKING POWER STEERING FLUID HOSE CREATES FIRE HAZARD. *TR

Dec 3, 2009 Power Train 85,000 mi

12/03/09 TRANSMISSION WENT OUT ON 101 FREEWAY 5:30 PM RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC IN L.A. CITY WAS TOWED TO AAMCO REPAIR SHOP REPAIR COAST $1,700 TO $2,000 LESS THEN 85K MILES ON FORD VAN 2004 FREESTAR. *TR

Dec 3, 2009 Power Train 54,000 mi

MY WIFE WAS DRIVING TO FAIRBORN OHIO FROM CINCINNATI IN OUR 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THIS WAS PURCHASED NEW BY US. WARRANTY WAS 3 YEAR/36,000 MILES. THE VAN HAS 54,000 MILES & WHILE TRAVELING ON OCTOBER 24TH, 2009 OHIO, THE VAN WOULD NOT GO ABOVE 30 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY. THE TRANSAXLE LIGHT CAME ON & S...

Dec 3, 2009 Steering 55,000 mi

LEAKING POWER STEERING FLUID HOSE CREATES FIRE HAZARD. *TR

Dec 3, 2009 Power Train 85,000 mi

12/03/09 TRANSMISSION WENT OUT ON 101 FREEWAY 5:30 PM RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC IN L.A. CITY WAS TOWED TO AAMCO REPAIR SHOP REPAIR COAST $1,700 TO $2,000 LESS THEN 85K MILES ON FORD VAN 2004 FREESTAR. *TR

Dec 2, 2009 Power Train 89,000 mi

WE WERE DRIVING ALONG 1-70 WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ON, WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN THE RPM'S GOT REAL HIGH AND LOST POWER. WE WERE VERY LUCKY IT WAS RIGHT NEXT TO AN EXIT WHERE WE WERE ABLE TO COAST OFF AND CALL AAA. THEY CAME TO TOW US TO A LOCAL SHOP (WE WERE 1500 MILES AWAY FROM HOME WITH 500 MORE MILE...

Dec 2, 2009 Power Train 89,000 mi

WE WERE DRIVING ALONG 1-70 WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ON, WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN THE RPM'S GOT REAL HIGH AND LOST POWER. WE WERE VERY LUCKY IT WAS RIGHT NEXT TO AN EXIT WHERE WE WERE ABLE TO COAST OFF AND CALL AAA. THEY CAME TO TOW US TO A LOCAL SHOP (WE WERE 1500 MILES AWAY FROM HOME WITH 500 MORE MILE...

Dec 1, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control 77,000 mi

TRAVELING ON INTERSTATE 95 WITH CRUISE CONTROL ON AT 79MPH IN HEAVY TRAFFIC AS WAS END OF THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY AND ENGINE REVVED AND COULD NOT CONTROL SPEED-NO FORWARD MOTION WHEN ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE. TURNED ON THE HAZARD LIGHTS AND COASTED TO SIDE OF ROAD. NO WARNING OR LIGHTS ON DASHBOARD TO...

Dec 1, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control 77,000 mi

TRAVELING ON INTERSTATE 95 WITH CRUISE CONTROL ON AT 79MPH IN HEAVY TRAFFIC AS WAS END OF THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY AND ENGINE REVVED AND COULD NOT CONTROL SPEED-NO FORWARD MOTION WHEN ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE. TURNED ON THE HAZARD LIGHTS AND COASTED TO SIDE OF ROAD. NO WARNING OR LIGHTS ON DASHBOARD TO...

Nov 29, 2009 Power Train 101,312 mi

I WAS TAKING MY WIFE AND TWO CHILDREN TO MASSACHUSSETTES FOR THANKSGIVING. WE WERE ON THE NEW JERSEY TURNPIKE TRAVELING AT 70MPH WHEN THE ENGINE REVS INCREASED DRAMATICALLY AND MY VEHICLE LOST POWER. I WAS ABLE TO MOVE OVER TO THE SHOULDER BUT ONLY AFTER ALMOST BEING HIT BY ONCOMING TRAFFIC...THIS...

Nov 29, 2009 Power Train 106,000 mi

2004 FORD FREESTAR THE TRANSMISSION WORKED FINE AND THEN WITHOUT ANY NOTICE IT DOES NOT WORK (11-27-09). I MOVE THE SHIFTER TO REVERSE OR DRIVE AND NOTHING HAPPENS, I GIVE IT GAS AND THE ENGINE JUST REVS. I AM TAKING IT IN TO A MECHANIC THIS COMING WEEK. *TR

Nov 29, 2009 Power Train 101,312 mi

I WAS TAKING MY WIFE AND TWO CHILDREN TO MASSACHUSSETTES FOR THANKSGIVING. WE WERE ON THE NEW JERSEY TURNPIKE TRAVELING AT 70MPH WHEN THE ENGINE REVS INCREASED DRAMATICALLY AND MY VEHICLE LOST POWER. I WAS ABLE TO MOVE OVER TO THE SHOULDER BUT ONLY AFTER ALMOST BEING HIT BY ONCOMING TRAFFIC...THIS...

Nov 29, 2009 Power Train 106,000 mi

2004 FORD FREESTAR THE TRANSMISSION WORKED FINE AND THEN WITHOUT ANY NOTICE IT DOES NOT WORK (11-27-09). I MOVE THE SHIFTER TO REVERSE OR DRIVE AND NOTHING HAPPENS, I GIVE IT GAS AND THE ENGINE JUST REVS. I AM TAKING IT IN TO A MECHANIC THIS COMING WEEK. *TR

Nov 28, 2009 Power Train 48,500 mi

EXPERIENCED A SUDDEN LOSS OF MOTIVE POWER TO THE ENGINE ON 2004 FREESTAR WHILE DRIVING IN BAD WEATHER AND HEAVY TRAFFIC. AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON AS WELL. TOWED TO DEALER. TOLD TRANSMISSION AND AIR BAG MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. COST $4000. FREESTAR HAS 48,589 MILES. EXTENDED WARRANTY EXPIRED IN AUG...

Nov 28, 2009 Air Bags 48,500 mi

EXPERIENCED A SUDDEN LOSS OF MOTIVE POWER TO THE ENGINE ON 2004 FREESTAR WHILE DRIVING IN BAD WEATHER AND HEAVY TRAFFIC. AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON AS WELL. TOWED TO DEALER. TOLD TRANSMISSION AND AIR BAG MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. COST $4000. FREESTAR HAS 48,589 MILES. EXTENDED WARRANTY EXPIRED IN AUG...

Nov 28, 2009 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 48,500 mi

EXPERIENCED A SUDDEN LOSS OF MOTIVE POWER TO THE ENGINE ON 2004 FREESTAR WHILE DRIVING IN BAD WEATHER AND HEAVY TRAFFIC. AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON AS WELL. TOWED TO DEALER. TOLD TRANSMISSION AND AIR BAG MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. COST $4000. FREESTAR HAS 48,589 MILES. EXTENDED WARRANTY EXPIRED IN AUG...

Nov 28, 2009 Power Train 48,500 mi

EXPERIENCED A SUDDEN LOSS OF MOTIVE POWER TO THE ENGINE ON 2004 FREESTAR WHILE DRIVING IN BAD WEATHER AND HEAVY TRAFFIC. AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON AS WELL. TOWED TO DEALER. TOLD TRANSMISSION AND AIR BAG MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. COST $4000. FREESTAR HAS 48,589 MILES. EXTENDED WARRANTY EXPIRED IN AUG...

Nov 28, 2009 Air Bags 48,500 mi

EXPERIENCED A SUDDEN LOSS OF MOTIVE POWER TO THE ENGINE ON 2004 FREESTAR WHILE DRIVING IN BAD WEATHER AND HEAVY TRAFFIC. AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON AS WELL. TOWED TO DEALER. TOLD TRANSMISSION AND AIR BAG MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. COST $4000. FREESTAR HAS 48,589 MILES. EXTENDED WARRANTY EXPIRED IN AUG...

Nov 28, 2009 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 48,500 mi

EXPERIENCED A SUDDEN LOSS OF MOTIVE POWER TO THE ENGINE ON 2004 FREESTAR WHILE DRIVING IN BAD WEATHER AND HEAVY TRAFFIC. AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON AS WELL. TOWED TO DEALER. TOLD TRANSMISSION AND AIR BAG MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. COST $4000. FREESTAR HAS 48,589 MILES. EXTENDED WARRANTY EXPIRED IN AUG...

Nov 27, 2009 Power Train 61,000 mi

NO ONE RETURNED MY CALL FROM SAFERCAR.GOV. I HAVE A 2004 FREESTAR 4.2 LITER V-6 WITH 61,000 MILES AND HAD A COMPLETE TORQUE CONVERTER FAILURE. WE HAVE ALWAYS DONE PRESCRIBED MAINTENANCE AND THIS FAILURE WAS INEXPLICABLE. I SAW ON YOUR WEBSITE REFERENCE # PE 09033 AND IT DESCRIBES OUR PROBLEM COM...

Nov 27, 2009 Power Train 61,000 mi

NO ONE RETURNED MY CALL FROM SAFERCAR.GOV. I HAVE A 2004 FREESTAR 4.2 LITER V-6 WITH 61,000 MILES AND HAD A COMPLETE TORQUE CONVERTER FAILURE. WE HAVE ALWAYS DONE PRESCRIBED MAINTENANCE AND THIS FAILURE WAS INEXPLICABLE. I SAW ON YOUR WEBSITE REFERENCE # PE 09033 AND IT DESCRIBES OUR PROBLEM COM...

Nov 25, 2009 Power Train 39,200 mi

COMPLETE TRANSMISSION FAILURE, WITH NO WARNING OR ANY PRECURSOR PROBLEM OF ANY KIND. FORTUNATELY THIS OCCURRED AT LOW SPEED ON A RESIDENTIAL STREET. THE FAILURE COULD HAVE BEEN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS HAD IT OCCURRED AT HIGH SPEED AND HEAVY TRAFFIC. TORQUE CONVERTER STRIPPED, HAD TO BE REPLACED. *TR

Nov 25, 2009 Power Train 39,200 mi

COMPLETE TRANSMISSION FAILURE, WITH NO WARNING OR ANY PRECURSOR PROBLEM OF ANY KIND. FORTUNATELY THIS OCCURRED AT LOW SPEED ON A RESIDENTIAL STREET. THE FAILURE COULD HAVE BEEN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS HAD IT OCCURRED AT HIGH SPEED AND HEAVY TRAFFIC. TORQUE CONVERTER STRIPPED, HAD TO BE REPLACED. *TR

Nov 24, 2009 Power Train 77,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING APPROX. 35MPH, MY 2004 FORD FREESTAR WITHOUT WARNING SUDDENLY LOST POWER AS THE RPMS WENT WAY UP. WAS ON AN INCLINE AND ABLE TO COAST TO A PARKING LOT. CAR IS AWAITING REPLACEMENT OF TORQUE CONVERTER / TRANSMISSION. *TR

Nov 24, 2009 Power Train 118,000 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *TR

Nov 24, 2009 Power Train 77,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING APPROX. 35MPH, MY 2004 FORD FREESTAR WITHOUT WARNING SUDDENLY LOST POWER AS THE RPMS WENT WAY UP. WAS ON AN INCLINE AND ABLE TO COAST TO A PARKING LOT. CAR IS AWAITING REPLACEMENT OF TORQUE CONVERTER / TRANSMISSION. *TR

Nov 24, 2009 Power Train 118,000 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *TR

Nov 23, 2009 Power Train 133,654 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE DRIVING 35 TO 40 MPH THE SPLINE FELL OFF OF THE SHAFT WHICH IS CONNECTED TO THE TORQUE CONVERTER CAUSING THE TRANSMISSION TO FAIL. THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED BY A LOCAL MECHANIC. THE CONTACT IS AWARE OF THE SAFETY RISK SINCE THE TRANSMISSION FAILED...

Nov 23, 2009 Power Train 100,135 mi

MY 2004 FORD FREE STAR VAN QUIT IN THE MIDDLE OF A BUSY INTERSECTION. WITH NO WARNING WHAT SO EVER IT WAS LIKE THE VAN WAS IN NEUTRAL. MY WIFE AND I WERE STRANDED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE INTERSECTION DURING HEAVY TRAFFIC. THE LOCAL POLICE WERE CONTACTED DUE TO THE HEAVY TRAFFIC IN THE AREA. WE ARE NO...

Nov 23, 2009 Power Train 39,000 mi

ON NOVEMBER 19, 2009 AT 0640 IN THE MORNING. I WAS DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE TO WORK AROUND 70 MPH WHEN MY 2004 FORD FREESTAR VAN, ALL OF A SUDDEN, WITHOUT ANY PRIOR WARNING, STARTED TO LOSE POWER. WHEN I STEPPED ON THE GAS THE RPM WOULD INCREASE BUT THE VEHICLE CAME TO A STOP. I TRIED ALL THE DIFFE...

Nov 23, 2009 Power Train 133,654 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE DRIVING 35 TO 40 MPH THE SPLINE FELL OFF OF THE SHAFT WHICH IS CONNECTED TO THE TORQUE CONVERTER CAUSING THE TRANSMISSION TO FAIL. THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED BY A LOCAL MECHANIC. THE CONTACT IS AWARE OF THE SAFETY RISK SINCE THE TRANSMISSION FAILED...

Nov 23, 2009 Power Train 100,135 mi

MY 2004 FORD FREE STAR VAN QUIT IN THE MIDDLE OF A BUSY INTERSECTION. WITH NO WARNING WHAT SO EVER IT WAS LIKE THE VAN WAS IN NEUTRAL. MY WIFE AND I WERE STRANDED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE INTERSECTION DURING HEAVY TRAFFIC. THE LOCAL POLICE WERE CONTACTED DUE TO THE HEAVY TRAFFIC IN THE AREA. WE ARE NO...

Nov 23, 2009 Power Train 39,000 mi

ON NOVEMBER 19, 2009 AT 0640 IN THE MORNING. I WAS DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE TO WORK AROUND 70 MPH WHEN MY 2004 FORD FREESTAR VAN, ALL OF A SUDDEN, WITHOUT ANY PRIOR WARNING, STARTED TO LOSE POWER. WHEN I STEPPED ON THE GAS THE RPM WOULD INCREASE BUT THE VEHICLE CAME TO A STOP. I TRIED ALL THE DIFFE...

Nov 18, 2009 Power Train 57,690 mi

I WAS LEAVING MY WORK AND PULLED OUT ONTO A VERY BUSY HIGHWAY. I OR MY PASSENGER DID NOT NOTICE ANY STRANGE NOISES OR HESITATION IN THE ENGINE. UPON GRADUAL ACCELERATION TO TRAFFIC SPEED; THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO MOVE AND THEN DIDN'T. I MANAGED TO COAST TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND PUT IT IN PARK AND THE...

Nov 18, 2009 Power Train 57,690 mi

I WAS LEAVING MY WORK AND PULLED OUT ONTO A VERY BUSY HIGHWAY. I OR MY PASSENGER DID NOT NOTICE ANY STRANGE NOISES OR HESITATION IN THE ENGINE. UPON GRADUAL ACCELERATION TO TRAFFIC SPEED; THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO MOVE AND THEN DIDN'T. I MANAGED TO COAST TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND PUT IT IN PARK AND THE...

Nov 11, 2009 Power Train 85,000 mi

YES PURCHASED A 04 FORD FREESTAR WITH 55,000 MILES FROM A USED CAR DEALER. LIKE EVERYONE ELSE HAD COMPLETE TRANSMISSION FAILURE AT 85,000 MILES. THREW FURTHER RESEARCH ON THE VEHICLE. I DISCOVERED THIS WAS THE SECOND TRANSMISSION THIS PIECE OF JUNK HAS REQUIRED. I WILL NEVER GO THE DOMESTIC ROUTE AG...

Nov 11, 2009 Power Train 85,000 mi

YES PURCHASED A 04 FORD FREESTAR WITH 55,000 MILES FROM A USED CAR DEALER. LIKE EVERYONE ELSE HAD COMPLETE TRANSMISSION FAILURE AT 85,000 MILES. THREW FURTHER RESEARCH ON THE VEHICLE. I DISCOVERED THIS WAS THE SECOND TRANSMISSION THIS PIECE OF JUNK HAS REQUIRED. I WILL NEVER GO THE DOMESTIC ROUTE AG...

Nov 10, 2009 Power Train

CONSUMER'S 2004 FORD FREESTAR HAS TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. *NJ THE CONSUMER STATED AFTER BACKING UP, HE PLACED THE GEAR IN DRIVE AND NOTHING HAPPENED. THE CONSUMER STATED THERE WAS NO NOISE OF ANY TYPE THAT EVEN SUGGESTED THERE WAS A PROBLEM. *JB

Nov 10, 2009 Power Train

CONSUMER'S 2004 FORD FREESTAR HAS TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. *NJ THE CONSUMER STATED AFTER BACKING UP, HE PLACED THE GEAR IN DRIVE AND NOTHING HAPPENED. THE CONSUMER STATED THERE WAS NO NOISE OF ANY TYPE THAT EVEN SUGGESTED THERE WAS A PROBLEM. *JB

Nov 9, 2009 Power Train 67,236 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILED. HAD IT TOWED TO A GARAGE. MECHANIC REMOVED IT AND FOUND THE TORQUE GEARS STRIPPED AND THE SHAFT DEFECTIVE.. TESTING INDICATED THE TORQUE GEARS WERE NOT HARDENED THEREBY REDUCING THE LIFE OF IT. HE IS REPLACING THE PARTS WITH BETTER QUALITY PARTS AND SAVING THE DAMAGED ONES FOR R...

Nov 9, 2009 Power Train 67,236 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILED. HAD IT TOWED TO A GARAGE. MECHANIC REMOVED IT AND FOUND THE TORQUE GEARS STRIPPED AND THE SHAFT DEFECTIVE.. TESTING INDICATED THE TORQUE GEARS WERE NOT HARDENED THEREBY REDUCING THE LIFE OF IT. HE IS REPLACING THE PARTS WITH BETTER QUALITY PARTS AND SAVING THE DAMAGED ONES FOR R...

Nov 8, 2009 Power Train 76,754 mi

ON OCT 20, 2009, I LEFT HOME IN MY 2004 FORD FREESTAR SEL AT 7:30AM TO TAKE MY SON TO HIS LEUKEMIA DOCTOR. WHILE DRIVING ON A 2 LANE HIGHWAY, THROUGH THE TOWN OF VANCEBORO, NC. WHEN I WENT TO SPEED UP FROM 35MPH TO 55MPH, MY FREESTAR WASN'T GETTING ANY POWER TO THE WHEELS. I PULLED OFF AS FAR AS ...

Nov 8, 2009 Power Train 76,754 mi

ON OCT 20, 2009, I LEFT HOME IN MY 2004 FORD FREESTAR SEL AT 7:30AM TO TAKE MY SON TO HIS LEUKEMIA DOCTOR. WHILE DRIVING ON A 2 LANE HIGHWAY, THROUGH THE TOWN OF VANCEBORO, NC. WHEN I WENT TO SPEED UP FROM 35MPH TO 55MPH, MY FREESTAR WASN'T GETTING ANY POWER TO THE WHEELS. I PULLED OFF AS FAR AS ...

Nov 5, 2009 Power Train 83,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHEN ATTEMPTING TO DRIVE, HE COLD NOT SHIFT THE VEHICLE INTO ANY OF THE GEARS. PRIOR TO THE FAILURE HE HEARD A VERY PECULIAR NOISE. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, BUT BECAUSE THE WARRANTY EXPIRED HE WAS NOT PROVIDED WITH ANY ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS...

Nov 5, 2009 Power Train 83,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHEN ATTEMPTING TO DRIVE, HE COLD NOT SHIFT THE VEHICLE INTO ANY OF THE GEARS. PRIOR TO THE FAILURE HE HEARD A VERY PECULIAR NOISE. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, BUT BECAUSE THE WARRANTY EXPIRED HE WAS NOT PROVIDED WITH ANY ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS...

Nov 3, 2009 Power Train 67,500 mi

APRIL 2009, THE 2004 FORD FREESTAR VAN WAS PARKED IN OUR DRIVEWAY. IT HAD BEEN OUTSIDE FOR A WHILE, NOT BEING DRIVEN, AND IT HAD BEEN WET OUTSIDE. MY HUSBAND NEEDED TO MOVE THE CARS AROUND AND WENT TO MOVE THE VAN. IT WOULD NOT CATCH. HE CONTINUED TO CRANK IT AND THE ENGINE WOULD CATCH BUT IMMED...

Nov 3, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 78,000 mi

AFTER A DAY OF FAMILY FESTIVITIES, 2 1/2 HOURS AWAY FROM HOME, I PACKED MY HUSBAND, TWO DAUGHTERS, SON-IN-LAW , GRANDDAUGHTER AND MYSELF INTO MY 2004 FORD FREESTAR VAN. I WAS DRIVING DOWN A VERY RURAL TWO LANE ROAD, IN TOTAL DARKNESS WHEN IT STARTED. I WAS LEAVING A VERY VERY SMALL TOWN AND ACCELE...

Nov 3, 2009 Power Train 78,000 mi

AFTER A DAY OF FAMILY FESTIVITIES, 2 1/2 HOURS AWAY FROM HOME, I PACKED MY HUSBAND, TWO DAUGHTERS, SON-IN-LAW , GRANDDAUGHTER AND MYSELF INTO MY 2004 FORD FREESTAR VAN. I WAS DRIVING DOWN A VERY RURAL TWO LANE ROAD, IN TOTAL DARKNESS WHEN IT STARTED. I WAS LEAVING A VERY VERY SMALL TOWN AND ACCELE...

Nov 3, 2009 Power Train 67,500 mi

APRIL 2009, THE 2004 FORD FREESTAR VAN WAS PARKED IN OUR DRIVEWAY. IT HAD BEEN OUTSIDE FOR A WHILE, NOT BEING DRIVEN, AND IT HAD BEEN WET OUTSIDE. MY HUSBAND NEEDED TO MOVE THE CARS AROUND AND WENT TO MOVE THE VAN. IT WOULD NOT CATCH. HE CONTINUED TO CRANK IT AND THE ENGINE WOULD CATCH BUT IMMED...

Nov 3, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 78,000 mi

AFTER A DAY OF FAMILY FESTIVITIES, 2 1/2 HOURS AWAY FROM HOME, I PACKED MY HUSBAND, TWO DAUGHTERS, SON-IN-LAW , GRANDDAUGHTER AND MYSELF INTO MY 2004 FORD FREESTAR VAN. I WAS DRIVING DOWN A VERY RURAL TWO LANE ROAD, IN TOTAL DARKNESS WHEN IT STARTED. I WAS LEAVING A VERY VERY SMALL TOWN AND ACCELE...

Nov 3, 2009 Power Train 78,000 mi

AFTER A DAY OF FAMILY FESTIVITIES, 2 1/2 HOURS AWAY FROM HOME, I PACKED MY HUSBAND, TWO DAUGHTERS, SON-IN-LAW , GRANDDAUGHTER AND MYSELF INTO MY 2004 FORD FREESTAR VAN. I WAS DRIVING DOWN A VERY RURAL TWO LANE ROAD, IN TOTAL DARKNESS WHEN IT STARTED. I WAS LEAVING A VERY VERY SMALL TOWN AND ACCELE...

Nov 2, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 62,000 mi

I STARTED HAVING PROBLEMS FUELING MY 2004 FREESTAR AFTER I BEGAN DRIVING ON GRAVEL ROADS HERE IN CENTRAL MISSOURI. THE TANK VENT KEPT GETTING CLOGGED UP AND WHEN I TRIED TO FILL FUEL TANK, PRESSURE WOULD BUILD IN TANK CAUSING FUEL TO COME SPRAYING OUT OF FILL SPOUT. I HAD GAS SPRAYED ON HANDS AND CL...

Nov 2, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 62,000 mi

I STARTED HAVING PROBLEMS FUELING MY 2004 FREESTAR AFTER I BEGAN DRIVING ON GRAVEL ROADS HERE IN CENTRAL MISSOURI. THE TANK VENT KEPT GETTING CLOGGED UP AND WHEN I TRIED TO FILL FUEL TANK, PRESSURE WOULD BUILD IN TANK CAUSING FUEL TO COME SPRAYING OUT OF FILL SPOUT. I HAD GAS SPRAYED ON HANDS AND CL...

Nov 1, 2009 Power Train 81,000 mi

MY TRANSMISSION FAILED ON THE 2004 FORD FREESTAR MINIVAN AT ONLY 81,000 MILES. *TR

Nov 1, 2009 Power Train 89,000 mi

NEAR/MISS ACCIDENT MY SPOUSE WAS DRIVING TO WORK. WE LIVE ON A DIRT ROAD AND WE DRIVE SLOW NO MORE THAN 20 MPH. THE ROAD TAKES YOU DIRECTLY TO THE A BUSY FREEWAY. SHE TURN ONTO THE HIGHWAY AND STARTED ACCELERATING AND BEFORE IT WAS TOO LATE SHE NOTICE THE 2004 FORD FREESTAR WOULDN'T SHIFT INTO 2ND G...

Nov 1, 2009 Power Train 81,000 mi

MY TRANSMISSION FAILED ON THE 2004 FORD FREESTAR MINIVAN AT ONLY 81,000 MILES. *TR

Nov 1, 2009 Power Train 89,000 mi

NEAR/MISS ACCIDENT MY SPOUSE WAS DRIVING TO WORK. WE LIVE ON A DIRT ROAD AND WE DRIVE SLOW NO MORE THAN 20 MPH. THE ROAD TAKES YOU DIRECTLY TO THE A BUSY FREEWAY. SHE TURN ONTO THE HIGHWAY AND STARTED ACCELERATING AND BEFORE IT WAS TOO LATE SHE NOTICE THE 2004 FORD FREESTAR WOULDN'T SHIFT INTO 2ND G...

Oct 27, 2009 Power Train 67,000 mi

MY HUSBAND AND I WERE DRIVING FROM THE STORE GOING HOME ... JUST TURNED OFF A BUSY STREET ON A SIDE ROAD WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN THE CAR JUST LOST POWER WHY WE WERE IN DRIVE SO WE ROLLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD ... MY HUSBAND PUT IT IN PARK ... THEN HE STARTED THE CAR AGAIN PUT IT IN GEAR PRESS THE ...

Oct 27, 2009 Power Train 67,000 mi

MY HUSBAND AND I WERE DRIVING FROM THE STORE GOING HOME ... JUST TURNED OFF A BUSY STREET ON A SIDE ROAD WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN THE CAR JUST LOST POWER WHY WE WERE IN DRIVE SO WE ROLLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD ... MY HUSBAND PUT IT IN PARK ... THEN HE STARTED THE CAR AGAIN PUT IT IN GEAR PRESS THE ...

Oct 25, 2009 Power Train 89,000 mi

I WAS LEAVING THE SCHOOL PARKING LOT WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN MY CAR STALLED OUT. LUCKILY THERE WAS NO TRAFFIC COMING. IT WOULD START THEN STALL. THIS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES. I HAD IT TOWED TO THE FORD DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT I NEED A NEW TRANSMISSION. THE TORQUE CONVERTER IS DEFECTIVE IN THIS VEHICLE....

Oct 25, 2009 Power Train 89,000 mi

I WAS LEAVING THE SCHOOL PARKING LOT WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN MY CAR STALLED OUT. LUCKILY THERE WAS NO TRAFFIC COMING. IT WOULD START THEN STALL. THIS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES. I HAD IT TOWED TO THE FORD DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT I NEED A NEW TRANSMISSION. THE TORQUE CONVERTER IS DEFECTIVE IN THIS VEHICLE....

Oct 24, 2009 Power Train 8,555 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY 2004 FORD FREESTAR DOWN THE ROAD AND ALL OF A SUDDEN NO POWER LIKE IT WAS PUT INTO NEUTRAL SO I HAVE IT IN SHOP. *TR UPDATED IVOQ 12/21/10.*JB

Oct 24, 2009 Power Train 8,555 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY 2004 FORD FREESTAR DOWN THE ROAD AND ALL OF A SUDDEN NO POWER LIKE IT WAS PUT INTO NEUTRAL SO I HAVE IT IN SHOP. *TR UPDATED IVOQ 12/21/10.*JB

Oct 23, 2009 Power Train 84,000 mi

WHILE MAKING A TURN IN A VERY BUSY INTERSECTION MY 04 FREESTAR SIMPLY STOPPED MOVING FORWARD. THE ENGINE WOULD REV BUT IT WOULDN'T MOVE IN ANY GEAR. I WAS STUCK IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD BLOCKING TRAFFIC. THIS COULD HAVE ENDED IN TRAGEDY IF THIS HAD HAPPENED AT A DIFFERENT TIME OF THE DAY WHEN TRAFF...

Oct 23, 2009 Power Train 84,000 mi

WHILE MAKING A TURN IN A VERY BUSY INTERSECTION MY 04 FREESTAR SIMPLY STOPPED MOVING FORWARD. THE ENGINE WOULD REV BUT IT WOULDN'T MOVE IN ANY GEAR. I WAS STUCK IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD BLOCKING TRAFFIC. THIS COULD HAVE ENDED IN TRAGEDY IF THIS HAD HAPPENED AT A DIFFERENT TIME OF THE DAY WHEN TRAFF...

Oct 22, 2009 Power Train 100,000 mi

I HAVE A 2004 FREESTAR PASSENGER VAN. I WAS DRIVING DOWN ROAD AT APPROXIMATELY 65-70 MPH. AND VAN LOST ALL FORWARD MOMENTUM WITH NO INDICATION AT ALL. NO DASHBOARD INDICATION OR VEHICLE SHOWING IRREGULAR MOMENTUM OR SLIPPAGE. I HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO HAVE VEHICLE REPAIRED. I PUT SENSOR SW-6012 BUT TH...

Oct 22, 2009 Power Train 100,000 mi

I HAVE A 2004 FREESTAR PASSENGER VAN. I WAS DRIVING DOWN ROAD AT APPROXIMATELY 65-70 MPH. AND VAN LOST ALL FORWARD MOMENTUM WITH NO INDICATION AT ALL. NO DASHBOARD INDICATION OR VEHICLE SHOWING IRREGULAR MOMENTUM OR SLIPPAGE. I HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO HAVE VEHICLE REPAIRED. I PUT SENSOR SW-6012 BUT TH...

Oct 17, 2009 Power Train 46,000 mi

THE 2004 FORD FREESTAR VAN WAS ENTERING THE ON-RAMP TO THE QEW HIGHWAY AND WOULD NO LONGER DRIVE. THE ENGINE WAS STILL WORKING BUT WHEN YOU PUSHED THE GAS PETAL IT WOULD ONLY REV UP AND NOT DRIVE. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE LOCAL OAKLAND FORD DEALERSHIP IN OAKVILLE AND HAVE BEEN TOLD IT IS THE TORQUE CO...

Oct 17, 2009 Power Train 46,000 mi

THE 2004 FORD FREESTAR VAN WAS ENTERING THE ON-RAMP TO THE QEW HIGHWAY AND WOULD NO LONGER DRIVE. THE ENGINE WAS STILL WORKING BUT WHEN YOU PUSHED THE GAS PETAL IT WOULD ONLY REV UP AND NOT DRIVE. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE LOCAL OAKLAND FORD DEALERSHIP IN OAKVILLE AND HAVE BEEN TOLD IT IS THE TORQUE CO...

Oct 12, 2009 Power Train 80,400 mi

WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY 140 BETWEEN CANTON & WALESKA, GA MY 2004 FORD FREESTAR SUDDENLY WENT TO NEUTRAL FORCING ME TO STOP IN THE MIDDLE OF A BUSY TWO LANE HIGHWAY DURING RUSH HOUR. LUCKY FOR ME THIS WAS COVERED BY MY CARMAX EXTENDED WARRANTY PROGRAM, BUT IT COST ME 200 FOR A TOW AND PUT MY LIFE ...

Oct 12, 2009 Power Train 80,400 mi

WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY 140 BETWEEN CANTON & WALESKA, GA MY 2004 FORD FREESTAR SUDDENLY WENT TO NEUTRAL FORCING ME TO STOP IN THE MIDDLE OF A BUSY TWO LANE HIGHWAY DURING RUSH HOUR. LUCKY FOR ME THIS WAS COVERED BY MY CARMAX EXTENDED WARRANTY PROGRAM, BUT IT COST ME 200 FOR A TOW AND PUT MY LIFE ...

Oct 6, 2009 Power Train 99,661 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH THE ENGINE SHUT OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TORQUE CONVERTER IN THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. THE VEHICLE HAD TO PUSHED ONTO THE EMERGENCY LANE AND TOWED TO A LOCAL MECHANIC. THE MECHANIC CONFIRMED THAT THE TO...

Oct 6, 2009 Power Train 99,661 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH THE ENGINE SHUT OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TORQUE CONVERTER IN THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. THE VEHICLE HAD TO PUSHED ONTO THE EMERGENCY LANE AND TOWED TO A LOCAL MECHANIC. THE MECHANIC CONFIRMED THAT THE TO...

Oct 2, 2009 Power Train

TORQUE CONVERTER STOPPED WORKING ON 2004 FORD FREESTAR ON I35 INTERSTATE. NO WARNING THAT ANYTHING WAS WRONG. *TR

Oct 2, 2009 Electrical System 70,000 mi

ENGINE STALLING, ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS, TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM DISENGAGES, AND CRUISE CONTROL WILL NOT ENGAGE. ALL PROBLEMS ARE INTERMITTENT AND OCCUR DURING OR AFTER RAIN. PROBLEMS LINKED TO PCM WATER INTRUSION. TODAY ENTIRE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILURE. *TR

Oct 2, 2009 Traction Control System 70,000 mi

ENGINE STALLING, ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS, TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM DISENGAGES, AND CRUISE CONTROL WILL NOT ENGAGE. ALL PROBLEMS ARE INTERMITTENT AND OCCUR DURING OR AFTER RAIN. PROBLEMS LINKED TO PCM WATER INTRUSION. TODAY ENTIRE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILURE. *TR

Oct 2, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control 70,000 mi

ENGINE STALLING, ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS, TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM DISENGAGES, AND CRUISE CONTROL WILL NOT ENGAGE. ALL PROBLEMS ARE INTERMITTENT AND OCCUR DURING OR AFTER RAIN. PROBLEMS LINKED TO PCM WATER INTRUSION. TODAY ENTIRE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILURE. *TR

Oct 2, 2009 Suspension

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH HE HEARD A LOUD SOUND IN THE FRONT-END OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL REPAIR FACILITY AND A TECHNICIAN CONCLUDED THAT THE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS FAILED. NO REPAIRS WERE MADE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN AND THE CURRE...

Oct 2, 2009 Power Train

TORQUE CONVERTER STOPPED WORKING ON 2004 FORD FREESTAR ON I35 INTERSTATE. NO WARNING THAT ANYTHING WAS WRONG. *TR

Oct 2, 2009 Electrical System 70,000 mi

ENGINE STALLING, ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS, TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM DISENGAGES, AND CRUISE CONTROL WILL NOT ENGAGE. ALL PROBLEMS ARE INTERMITTENT AND OCCUR DURING OR AFTER RAIN. PROBLEMS LINKED TO PCM WATER INTRUSION. TODAY ENTIRE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILURE. *TR

Oct 2, 2009 Traction Control System 70,000 mi

ENGINE STALLING, ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS, TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM DISENGAGES, AND CRUISE CONTROL WILL NOT ENGAGE. ALL PROBLEMS ARE INTERMITTENT AND OCCUR DURING OR AFTER RAIN. PROBLEMS LINKED TO PCM WATER INTRUSION. TODAY ENTIRE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILURE. *TR

Oct 2, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control 70,000 mi

ENGINE STALLING, ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS, TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM DISENGAGES, AND CRUISE CONTROL WILL NOT ENGAGE. ALL PROBLEMS ARE INTERMITTENT AND OCCUR DURING OR AFTER RAIN. PROBLEMS LINKED TO PCM WATER INTRUSION. TODAY ENTIRE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILURE. *TR

Oct 2, 2009 Suspension

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH HE HEARD A LOUD SOUND IN THE FRONT-END OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL REPAIR FACILITY AND A TECHNICIAN CONCLUDED THAT THE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS FAILED. NO REPAIRS WERE MADE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN AND THE CURRE...

Sep 29, 2009 Power Train 104,000 mi

TRANSAXLE WARNING LIGHT COMES ON EVEN AFTER TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT. 2004 FORD FREESTAR HAD TRANSMISSION REPLACED AT 104K BECAUSE OF TRANSAXLE LIGHT CONTINUALLY ON AND VAN STUTTERING, JERKING. LIGHT CONTINUES TO COME ON. TRANSMISSION SHOP SAYS TRANSMISSION IS FINE. LIGHT GOES OFF WHEN KEY IS...

Sep 29, 2009 Power Train 104,000 mi

TRANSAXLE WARNING LIGHT COMES ON EVEN AFTER TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT. 2004 FORD FREESTAR HAD TRANSMISSION REPLACED AT 104K BECAUSE OF TRANSAXLE LIGHT CONTINUALLY ON AND VAN STUTTERING, JERKING. LIGHT CONTINUES TO COME ON. TRANSMISSION SHOP SAYS TRANSMISSION IS FINE. LIGHT GOES OFF WHEN KEY IS...

Sep 27, 2009 Power Train 122,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON THE ROAD GOING ABOUT 55 MILES PER HOUR WHEN WITH NO WARNING AT ALL THE TRANSMISSION IN MY 2004 FORD FREESTAR FAILED. THIS LEFT ME WITH NO MOMENTUM OR ABILITY TO MOVE FORWARD, FORTUNATELY I WAS ABLE TO COAST TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND MY FOUR CHILDREN AND I WERE SAFE, BUT SHAKEN. ...

Sep 27, 2009 Power Train 122,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON THE ROAD GOING ABOUT 55 MILES PER HOUR WHEN WITH NO WARNING AT ALL THE TRANSMISSION IN MY 2004 FORD FREESTAR FAILED. THIS LEFT ME WITH NO MOMENTUM OR ABILITY TO MOVE FORWARD, FORTUNATELY I WAS ABLE TO COAST TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND MY FOUR CHILDREN AND I WERE SAFE, BUT SHAKEN. ...

Sep 22, 2009 Power Train 119,864 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED, MY 2004 FORD FREESTAR SUDDENLY LOST ALL POWER TO THE WHEELS. THE ENGINE WORKED OK BUT THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER APPEARED TO HAVE NO EFFECT. HAD THIS HAPPENED OTHER THAN ON A RURAL ROAD AS IT DID, ALL VEHICLES IN PROXIMITY WOULD HAVE BEEN ENDANGERED BY THE SUDDEN ...

Sep 22, 2009 Power Train 119,864 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED, MY 2004 FORD FREESTAR SUDDENLY LOST ALL POWER TO THE WHEELS. THE ENGINE WORKED OK BUT THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER APPEARED TO HAVE NO EFFECT. HAD THIS HAPPENED OTHER THAN ON A RURAL ROAD AS IT DID, ALL VEHICLES IN PROXIMITY WOULD HAVE BEEN ENDANGERED BY THE SUDDEN ...

Sep 21, 2009 Power Train 56,269 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE TO PASS ANOTHER VEHICLE, THE RPM INCREASED; HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE DID NOT INCREASE IN SPEED. THERE WERE NO PRIOR WARNINGS. THE VEHICLE TOWED TO A MECHANIC. A MECHANIC STATED THE THE SHAFT OR THE TORQUE CONVERTER C...

Sep 21, 2009 Power Train 84,000 mi

ON SEPT 18, 2009 MY WIFE WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK WHEN THE OUR 2004 FORD FREESTAR HAD A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER. THERE WAS NO INDICATION OF ANY PROBLEM. OUR MECHANIC HAS INDICATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION FAILED AND WOULD REQUIRE A COMPLETE REBUILD, REPLACING THE TORQUE CONVERTER, TRANSMISSION PUMP AS...

Sep 21, 2009 Power Train 56,269 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE TO PASS ANOTHER VEHICLE, THE RPM INCREASED; HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE DID NOT INCREASE IN SPEED. THERE WERE NO PRIOR WARNINGS. THE VEHICLE TOWED TO A MECHANIC. A MECHANIC STATED THE THE SHAFT OR THE TORQUE CONVERTER C...

Sep 21, 2009 Power Train 84,000 mi

ON SEPT 18, 2009 MY WIFE WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK WHEN THE OUR 2004 FORD FREESTAR HAD A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER. THERE WAS NO INDICATION OF ANY PROBLEM. OUR MECHANIC HAS INDICATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION FAILED AND WOULD REQUIRE A COMPLETE REBUILD, REPLACING THE TORQUE CONVERTER, TRANSMISSION PUMP AS...

Sep 18, 2009 Power Train 64,296 mi

2004 FREESTAR WITHOUT WARNING NO MOTION F-OR R SAW HUNDREDS OF SAME ON WEB ...NEEDS TO BE RECALLED BILLION DOLLAR CORP SHOULD MAN UP. *TR

Sep 18, 2009 Power Train 118,000 mi

THE VEHICLE (2004 FORD FREESTAR) IN TRAFFIC WHEN THE TRANSMISSION SUDDENLY FAILED, LEAVING US WITH NO OPTION BUT TO COAST OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. I HAD MY WIFE AN TEENAGE SON IN THE CAR WITH ME, AND WE WERE VERY FORTUNATE NOT TO HAVE BEEN INJURED OR KILLED. IF THE TRANSMISSION HAD FAILED A FE...

Sep 18, 2009 Power Train 64,296 mi

2004 FREESTAR WITHOUT WARNING NO MOTION F-OR R SAW HUNDREDS OF SAME ON WEB ...NEEDS TO BE RECALLED BILLION DOLLAR CORP SHOULD MAN UP. *TR

Sep 18, 2009 Power Train 118,000 mi

THE VEHICLE (2004 FORD FREESTAR) IN TRAFFIC WHEN THE TRANSMISSION SUDDENLY FAILED, LEAVING US WITH NO OPTION BUT TO COAST OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. I HAD MY WIFE AN TEENAGE SON IN THE CAR WITH ME, AND WE WERE VERY FORTUNATE NOT TO HAVE BEEN INJURED OR KILLED. IF THE TRANSMISSION HAD FAILED A FE...

Sep 6, 2009 Power Train 66,000 mi

WHILE I WAS ON THE HIGHWAY, DRIVING ABOUT 65MPH, WITH 4 KIDS IN THE VAN, MY RPMS SPIKED, A LOUD MOANING SOUND STARTED AND I COMPLETELY LOST ACCELERATION, I WAS ABLE TO COAST OFF AN EXIT AND PULL OVER. MY OLDER BOYS WERE ABLE TO PUSH THE VAN INTO A PARKING LOT OF A NATIONAL TIRE AND BATTERY. THE GUYS...

Sep 6, 2009 Power Train 66,000 mi

WHILE I WAS ON THE HIGHWAY, DRIVING ABOUT 65MPH, WITH 4 KIDS IN THE VAN, MY RPMS SPIKED, A LOUD MOANING SOUND STARTED AND I COMPLETELY LOST ACCELERATION, I WAS ABLE TO COAST OFF AN EXIT AND PULL OVER. MY OLDER BOYS WERE ABLE TO PUSH THE VAN INTO A PARKING LOT OF A NATIONAL TIRE AND BATTERY. THE GUYS...

Sep 3, 2009 Power Train 98,000 mi

2004 FORD FREE STAR TRANSMISSION QUIT WITHOUT WARNING WHILE RIDING ON MAIN STREET IN NICHOLASVILLE, KY. THE VAN STAYS IN NEUTRAL EVEN THOUGH THE GEAR IS IN THE DRIVE OR REVERSE POSITION. HAD THE VAN TOWED TO OUR HOUSE BECAUSE IT IS NOT ABLE TO DRIVE. *TR

Sep 3, 2009 Power Train 98,000 mi

2004 FORD FREE STAR TRANSMISSION QUIT WITHOUT WARNING WHILE RIDING ON MAIN STREET IN NICHOLASVILLE, KY. THE VAN STAYS IN NEUTRAL EVEN THOUGH THE GEAR IS IN THE DRIVE OR REVERSE POSITION. HAD THE VAN TOWED TO OUR HOUSE BECAUSE IT IS NOT ABLE TO DRIVE. *TR

Aug 31, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 85,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH THE RPMS DRAMATICALLY INCREASED, THEN THE VEHICLE STALLED AS A CONSEQUENCE HIS RISK FOR VEHICLE CRASH AND SERIOUS INJURY WERE INCREASED. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALERSHIP, THEREFORE THE CAUSE...

Aug 31, 2009 Power Train 40,000 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILURE OF 2004 FORD FREESTAR THAT MATCHES CURRENT INVESTIGATION NUMBER PE09-033. *TR

Aug 31, 2009 Power Train 104,252 mi

DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND LOST ALL FORWARD MOTION DUE TO NO PULLING POWER. I CAN HEAR THE TRANSMISSION GOING INTO GEAR PUT MY FOOT ON GAS AND THE MOTO REVES BUT THE TRANSMISSION AND THE ENGINE ARE NOT WORKING TOGETHER. *TR

Aug 31, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 85,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH THE RPMS DRAMATICALLY INCREASED, THEN THE VEHICLE STALLED AS A CONSEQUENCE HIS RISK FOR VEHICLE CRASH AND SERIOUS INJURY WERE INCREASED. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALERSHIP, THEREFORE THE CAUSE...

Aug 31, 2009 Power Train 40,000 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILURE OF 2004 FORD FREESTAR THAT MATCHES CURRENT INVESTIGATION NUMBER PE09-033. *TR

Aug 31, 2009 Power Train 104,252 mi

DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND LOST ALL FORWARD MOTION DUE TO NO PULLING POWER. I CAN HEAR THE TRANSMISSION GOING INTO GEAR PUT MY FOOT ON GAS AND THE MOTO REVES BUT THE TRANSMISSION AND THE ENGINE ARE NOT WORKING TOGETHER. *TR

Aug 30, 2009 Power Train 52,693 mi

WE WERE DRIVING OUR 2004 FORD FREESTAR ON I-90 OUTSIDE ELGIN, IL ON AUGUST 10, 2009. I THOUGHT I HEARD A POP OR ENGINE NOISE AND THE CAR SUDDENLY STARTED LOSING ACCELERATION AND STARTED COASTING. WE PULLED THE CAR OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND TURNED OFF AND CHECKED THE ENGINE. THE CAR WOULD NOT ...

Aug 30, 2009 Power Train 52,693 mi

WE WERE DRIVING OUR 2004 FORD FREESTAR ON I-90 OUTSIDE ELGIN, IL ON AUGUST 10, 2009. I THOUGHT I HEARD A POP OR ENGINE NOISE AND THE CAR SUDDENLY STARTED LOSING ACCELERATION AND STARTED COASTING. WE PULLED THE CAR OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND TURNED OFF AND CHECKED THE ENGINE. THE CAR WOULD NOT ...

Aug 28, 2009 Power Train 59,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH SHE LOST COMPLETE POWER ACCOMPANIED BY GEAR FAILURE WITHOUT ANY PRIOR WARNINGS. SHE WAS ABLE TO SAFELY MOVE THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD IN WHICH THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO HER HOUSE. SHE CONTACTED THE DEALER IN WHICH ...

Aug 28, 2009 Power Train 84,784 mi

ON MY WAY TO WORK , I WAS DRIVING 55MPH WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN THE VAN THREW ME BACK AS IF THE VAN WAS THROWN INTO PARK. I HAD NO ACCELERATION AND THE VAN SHUT OFF AND COASTED TO A STOP. AFTER STARTING THE VAN AGAIN, WHEN I ATTEMPTED TO ACCELERATE, THE RPM'S WOULD RISE VERY HIGH, HOWEVER THE VAN WOULD...

Aug 28, 2009 Power Train 59,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH SHE LOST COMPLETE POWER ACCOMPANIED BY GEAR FAILURE WITHOUT ANY PRIOR WARNINGS. SHE WAS ABLE TO SAFELY MOVE THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD IN WHICH THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO HER HOUSE. SHE CONTACTED THE DEALER IN WHICH ...

Aug 28, 2009 Power Train 84,784 mi

ON MY WAY TO WORK , I WAS DRIVING 55MPH WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN THE VAN THREW ME BACK AS IF THE VAN WAS THROWN INTO PARK. I HAD NO ACCELERATION AND THE VAN SHUT OFF AND COASTED TO A STOP. AFTER STARTING THE VAN AGAIN, WHEN I ATTEMPTED TO ACCELERATE, THE RPM'S WOULD RISE VERY HIGH, HOWEVER THE VAN WOULD...

Aug 27, 2009 Power Train 50,770 mi

VEHICLE STOPPED MOVING IN LEFT LANE OF INTERSTATE I270 S ON UPWARD INCLINE TOWARD RT85 WITH NO WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS ONLY ABLE TO COAST OFF THE LEFT SIDE OF THE ROAD BY ABOUT 1 FOOT. THIS OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING FOR ABOUT 400 MILES FROM BOSTON THAT DAY. THE DEALER SAID THE SPLINES FOR THE TORQUE C...

Aug 27, 2009 Power Train 50,770 mi

VEHICLE STOPPED MOVING IN LEFT LANE OF INTERSTATE I270 S ON UPWARD INCLINE TOWARD RT85 WITH NO WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS ONLY ABLE TO COAST OFF THE LEFT SIDE OF THE ROAD BY ABOUT 1 FOOT. THIS OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING FOR ABOUT 400 MILES FROM BOSTON THAT DAY. THE DEALER SAID THE SPLINES FOR THE TORQUE C...

Aug 26, 2009 Power Train 69,989 mi

I HAVE 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THIS MINIVAN WAS TRAVELING 72 MPH AT HIGHWAY 75. I WAS SURROUND BY FAST HIGHWAY TRAVELING CARS AND TRUCKS. THIS VAN WITHOUT ANY WARNING LOST PROPULSION. THE TRANSMISSION WAS NOT WORKING SUDDENLY AT HIGHWAY SPEED. I ALMOST HAVE AN ACCIDENT. THE TRANSMISSION REPAIR COS...

Aug 26, 2009 Power Train 91,000 mi

2004 FORD FREESTAR LOST POWER FROM THE ENGINE TO THE WHEELS. DRIVING ALONG A STATE ROAD AND WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING FINE, LOST POWER AND COASTED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. TRANSMISSION HAS NO MOTION IN ANY GEAR. FLUID LEVEL IS OVERFULL WHILE RUNNING INDICATING A CONVERTER FAILURE. *TR

Aug 26, 2009 Power Train 79,090 mi

BEGINNING AT 55K MILES, THE TRANSAXLE HAS BEEN SLOW SHIFTING BETWEEN REVERSE AND DRIVE WITH OCCASIONAL SHUTTERING, EVEN JUMPING OUT OF GEAR AFTER STOPPING. TOOK IT TO A LOCAL TRANSMISSION SHOP IN MARCH 2008 BUT "PROBLEM COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED" WAS THEIR DIAGNOSIS. THE VEHICLE WOULD ALSO "CLUNK" BAC...

Aug 26, 2009 Power Train 69,989 mi

I HAVE 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THIS MINIVAN WAS TRAVELING 72 MPH AT HIGHWAY 75. I WAS SURROUND BY FAST HIGHWAY TRAVELING CARS AND TRUCKS. THIS VAN WITHOUT ANY WARNING LOST PROPULSION. THE TRANSMISSION WAS NOT WORKING SUDDENLY AT HIGHWAY SPEED. I ALMOST HAVE AN ACCIDENT. THE TRANSMISSION REPAIR COS...

Aug 26, 2009 Power Train 91,000 mi

2004 FORD FREESTAR LOST POWER FROM THE ENGINE TO THE WHEELS. DRIVING ALONG A STATE ROAD AND WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING FINE, LOST POWER AND COASTED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. TRANSMISSION HAS NO MOTION IN ANY GEAR. FLUID LEVEL IS OVERFULL WHILE RUNNING INDICATING A CONVERTER FAILURE. *TR

Aug 26, 2009 Power Train 79,090 mi

BEGINNING AT 55K MILES, THE TRANSAXLE HAS BEEN SLOW SHIFTING BETWEEN REVERSE AND DRIVE WITH OCCASIONAL SHUTTERING, EVEN JUMPING OUT OF GEAR AFTER STOPPING. TOOK IT TO A LOCAL TRANSMISSION SHOP IN MARCH 2008 BUT "PROBLEM COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED" WAS THEIR DIAGNOSIS. THE VEHICLE WOULD ALSO "CLUNK" BAC...

Aug 25, 2009 Power Train 101,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY WITH MY 2 CHILDREN IN NOVEMBER 2008 AND ALL OF A SUDDEN WITH NO INDICATION OF A PROBLEM MY VAN CAME TO A STOP. NO LIGHTS CAME ON OR NO WIRED NOISES HAPPEN TO LET ME KNOW THAT SOMETHING WAS GOING ON. I HAD TO HAVE MY TRANSMISSION REBUILT. IN WHICH I PAID $2300 FOR. *TR

Aug 25, 2009 Power Train 101,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY WITH MY 2 CHILDREN IN NOVEMBER 2008 AND ALL OF A SUDDEN WITH NO INDICATION OF A PROBLEM MY VAN CAME TO A STOP. NO LIGHTS CAME ON OR NO WIRED NOISES HAPPEN TO LET ME KNOW THAT SOMETHING WAS GOING ON. I HAD TO HAVE MY TRANSMISSION REBUILT. IN WHICH I PAID $2300 FOR. *TR

Aug 24, 2009 Power Train 120,000 mi

DRIVING MY 2004 FORD FREESTAR AND IT SUDDENLY LOST DRIVE. THE TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT ENGAGE TO DRIVE FORWARD NOR IN REVERSE. WAS TRAVELING AT 40 MPH AND THE VEHICLE QUICKLY STARTED DECELERATING AND HAD TO PULL OVER TO SIDE OF ROAD DUE TO NO ENGAGEMENT OF THE TRANSMISSION GOING FORWARD OR IN REVERSE...

Aug 24, 2009 Power Train 120,000 mi

DRIVING MY 2004 FORD FREESTAR AND IT SUDDENLY LOST DRIVE. THE TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT ENGAGE TO DRIVE FORWARD NOR IN REVERSE. WAS TRAVELING AT 40 MPH AND THE VEHICLE QUICKLY STARTED DECELERATING AND HAD TO PULL OVER TO SIDE OF ROAD DUE TO NO ENGAGEMENT OF THE TRANSMISSION GOING FORWARD OR IN REVERSE...

Aug 21, 2009 Power Train 66,643 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHEN ATTEMPTING TO PLACE THE VEHICLE IN DRIVE IT STALLED AND THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO DRIVE IN REVERSE. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND STATED THAT WATER WAS LEAKING INTO THE PCM. THE CONTACT IS RESPONSIBLE FOR T...

Aug 21, 2009 Power Train 66,643 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHEN ATTEMPTING TO PLACE THE VEHICLE IN DRIVE IT STALLED AND THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO DRIVE IN REVERSE. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND STATED THAT WATER WAS LEAKING INTO THE PCM. THE CONTACT IS RESPONSIBLE FOR T...

Aug 20, 2009 Power Train 63,000 mi

WITHOUT ANY WARNING, THE TRANSMISSION STOPPED WORKING ON AN AVERAGE DRIVE TO WAL-MART. WHILE DRIVING IN TRAFFIC USING THE CRUISE CONTROL, THE ENGINE SPEED INCREASED AND ENGINE SEEMED SEPARATED FROM TRANSMISSION (NO POWER TO WHEELS). THE VAN COASTED INTO NEAREST PARKING LOT AND WAS TOWED TO SANDERS F...

Aug 20, 2009 Power Train 63,000 mi

WITHOUT ANY WARNING, THE TRANSMISSION STOPPED WORKING ON AN AVERAGE DRIVE TO WAL-MART. WHILE DRIVING IN TRAFFIC USING THE CRUISE CONTROL, THE ENGINE SPEED INCREASED AND ENGINE SEEMED SEPARATED FROM TRANSMISSION (NO POWER TO WHEELS). THE VAN COASTED INTO NEAREST PARKING LOT AND WAS TOWED TO SANDERS F...

Aug 19, 2009 Power Train 47,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY FREESTAR ON THE HIGHWAY, AUGUST 16 ABOUT 1:30 P.M. COMING BACK FROM A CAMPING TRIP. I HAD FOUR CHILDREN WITH ME. FRIENDS OF OURS WERE DRIVING AHEAD OF US IN A SECOND CAR AND MY HUSBAND WAS ON A THIRD CAR A FEW CARS BEHIND ME IN THE MIDDLE LANE. I WAS DRIVING 60 MPH WHEN ALL OF A S...

Aug 19, 2009 Power Train 47,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY FREESTAR ON THE HIGHWAY, AUGUST 16 ABOUT 1:30 P.M. COMING BACK FROM A CAMPING TRIP. I HAD FOUR CHILDREN WITH ME. FRIENDS OF OURS WERE DRIVING AHEAD OF US IN A SECOND CAR AND MY HUSBAND WAS ON A THIRD CAR A FEW CARS BEHIND ME IN THE MIDDLE LANE. I WAS DRIVING 60 MPH WHEN ALL OF A S...

Aug 18, 2009 Power Train 44,000 mi

I PURCHASED A 2004 FORD FREESTAR FROM ROSEN NISSAN KIAN IN MILWAUKEE, WI IN MARCH OF 2008 WITH 15,000 MILES ON IT. ON FRIDAY, AUGUST 14TH,2009 I RECEIVED A WARNING LIGHT THAT FLASHED INDICATING A TRANSAXEL PROBLEM. MY OWNERS MANUAL STATED THAT IF THIS LIGHT REMAINS ON TO TAKE IT IN FOR SERVICE IMM...

Aug 18, 2009 Structure 68,596 mi

THE PAINT ON MY 2004 FORD FREESTAR VAN IS BUBBLING AND PEELING OFF OF THE ROOF OF THE VEHICLE. *TR

Aug 18, 2009 Power Train 44,000 mi

I PURCHASED A 2004 FORD FREESTAR FROM ROSEN NISSAN KIAN IN MILWAUKEE, WI IN MARCH OF 2008 WITH 15,000 MILES ON IT. ON FRIDAY, AUGUST 14TH,2009 I RECEIVED A WARNING LIGHT THAT FLASHED INDICATING A TRANSAXEL PROBLEM. MY OWNERS MANUAL STATED THAT IF THIS LIGHT REMAINS ON TO TAKE IT IN FOR SERVICE IMM...

Aug 18, 2009 Structure 68,596 mi

THE PAINT ON MY 2004 FORD FREESTAR VAN IS BUBBLING AND PEELING OFF OF THE ROOF OF THE VEHICLE. *TR

Aug 17, 2009 Power Train 77,769 mi

WE WERE DRIVING IN THE OUTSKIRTS OF TOWN AT ABOUT 40 MPH OR SO, GETTING READY TO SLOW DOWN WHEN I TRIED TO ACCELERATE BUT I COULDN'T. AT FIRST, I THOUGHT I HAD NOT BRAKES BUT I WAS ABLE TO BRAKE. I PARKED THE VEHICLE AND TRIED TO SHIFT THE GEAR IN REVERSE TO SEE IF IT WOULD WORK. THE VEHICLE WAS ...

Aug 17, 2009 Power Train 77,769 mi

WE WERE DRIVING IN THE OUTSKIRTS OF TOWN AT ABOUT 40 MPH OR SO, GETTING READY TO SLOW DOWN WHEN I TRIED TO ACCELERATE BUT I COULDN'T. AT FIRST, I THOUGHT I HAD NOT BRAKES BUT I WAS ABLE TO BRAKE. I PARKED THE VEHICLE AND TRIED TO SHIFT THE GEAR IN REVERSE TO SEE IF IT WOULD WORK. THE VEHICLE WAS ...

Aug 13, 2009 Power Train 106,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY 2004 FORD FREESTAR VAN 55MPH ON BUSY HIGHWAY WHEN ALL OF THE SUDDEN TRANSMISSION GEARS APPARENTLY DISENGAGED--MY FOOT WAS ON GAS PEDAL, BUT VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE THOUGH ENGINE REVVED. AFTER COASTING A MILE OR SO, I WAS ABLE TO PULL SAFELY OFF THE ROAD (I HAD MY YOUNG DAUGHTE...

Aug 13, 2009 Power Train 55,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN BETWEEN 30-35 MPH, THE ENGINE BEGAN TO REV EXCESSIVELY HIGH FOLLOWED BY AN EXTREMELY LOW POWER RESPONSE. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO PULL INTO A PARKING LOT. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VE...

Aug 13, 2009 Power Train 106,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY 2004 FORD FREESTAR VAN 55MPH ON BUSY HIGHWAY WHEN ALL OF THE SUDDEN TRANSMISSION GEARS APPARENTLY DISENGAGED--MY FOOT WAS ON GAS PEDAL, BUT VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE THOUGH ENGINE REVVED. AFTER COASTING A MILE OR SO, I WAS ABLE TO PULL SAFELY OFF THE ROAD (I HAD MY YOUNG DAUGHTE...

Aug 13, 2009 Power Train 55,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN BETWEEN 30-35 MPH, THE ENGINE BEGAN TO REV EXCESSIVELY HIGH FOLLOWED BY AN EXTREMELY LOW POWER RESPONSE. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO PULL INTO A PARKING LOT. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VE...

Aug 12, 2009 Power Train 52,000 mi

MY WIFE WAS DRIVING TO WORK WHEN THE VEHICLE LOST POWER TO THE TRANSMISSION. SHE ROLLED TO A STOP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD AND LUCKILY SOME PEOPLE PUSHED HER VAN TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THIS COULD HAVE BEEN SERIOUS IF IT HAD HAPPENED ON THE HIGHWAY. THE VAN RUNS BUT WILL NOT ENGAGE INTO ANY GEA...

Aug 12, 2009 Power Train 52,000 mi

MY WIFE WAS DRIVING TO WORK WHEN THE VEHICLE LOST POWER TO THE TRANSMISSION. SHE ROLLED TO A STOP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD AND LUCKILY SOME PEOPLE PUSHED HER VAN TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THIS COULD HAVE BEEN SERIOUS IF IT HAD HAPPENED ON THE HIGHWAY. THE VAN RUNS BUT WILL NOT ENGAGE INTO ANY GEA...

Aug 11, 2009 Power Train 78,000 mi

DRIVING OUT OF TOWN YESTERDAY AND 4 MILES FROM HOME WITH YOUNG GRANDCHILDREN IN CAR I ACCELERATED SLIGHTLY AFTER EXITING A CURVE AND THE ENGINE JUST REVVED UP LIKE I PUT THE TRANS IN NEUTRAL. WE COASTED TO A STOP, UNABLE TO MOVE FRONTWARDS OR BACKWARDS AND HAD TO SIT IN THE SUN AND WAIT FOR THE TOW ...

Aug 11, 2009 Power Train 78,000 mi

DRIVING OUT OF TOWN YESTERDAY AND 4 MILES FROM HOME WITH YOUNG GRANDCHILDREN IN CAR I ACCELERATED SLIGHTLY AFTER EXITING A CURVE AND THE ENGINE JUST REVVED UP LIKE I PUT THE TRANS IN NEUTRAL. WE COASTED TO A STOP, UNABLE TO MOVE FRONTWARDS OR BACKWARDS AND HAD TO SIT IN THE SUN AND WAIT FOR THE TOW ...

Aug 10, 2009 Power Train 94,000 mi

TRANSMISSION 2ND AND 3RD GEAR SLIPPING. *TR

Aug 10, 2009 Power Train 94,000 mi

TRANSMISSION 2ND AND 3RD GEAR SLIPPING. *TR

Aug 9, 2009 Power Train 60,000 mi

LATE LAST NIGHT, MY FAMILY AND I WERE DRIVING HOME WHEN MY 2004 FORD FREESTAR WENT FROM 45 MPH TO 0 MPH. IT WOULD NOT GO INTO GEAR. MY HUSBAND AND I SAT ON THE SIDE OF ROAD AT 1 A.M. WITH OUR THREE SMALL CHILDREN WAITING FOR A CAB. FROM WHAT I HAVE READ, THIS IS A COMMON OCCURRENCE. PLEASE DO SO...

Aug 9, 2009 Power Train 60,000 mi

LATE LAST NIGHT, MY FAMILY AND I WERE DRIVING HOME WHEN MY 2004 FORD FREESTAR WENT FROM 45 MPH TO 0 MPH. IT WOULD NOT GO INTO GEAR. MY HUSBAND AND I SAT ON THE SIDE OF ROAD AT 1 A.M. WITH OUR THREE SMALL CHILDREN WAITING FOR A CAB. FROM WHAT I HAVE READ, THIS IS A COMMON OCCURRENCE. PLEASE DO SO...

Aug 8, 2009 Power Train 101,750 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILED. AFTER READING A LOT OF POST THIS IS A ISSUE THAT FORD KNOWS ABOUT AND WILL NOT DO ANYTHING ABOUT. I TOOK IT TO THE LOCAL FORD DEALER AND WAS TOLD I NEEDED TO FLUSH MY FLUID. I DID AND IT WAS STILL ACTING UP AND THEY SAID THEY COULD FIND NOTHING WRONG. A COUPLE OF MOTHS LATER ...

Aug 8, 2009 Power Train 101,750 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILED. AFTER READING A LOT OF POST THIS IS A ISSUE THAT FORD KNOWS ABOUT AND WILL NOT DO ANYTHING ABOUT. I TOOK IT TO THE LOCAL FORD DEALER AND WAS TOLD I NEEDED TO FLUSH MY FLUID. I DID AND IT WAS STILL ACTING UP AND THEY SAID THEY COULD FIND NOTHING WRONG. A COUPLE OF MOTHS LATER ...

Aug 7, 2009 Visibility 5,300 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE AT A STOP LIGHT AND PROCEEDING TO ACCELERATE, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO GAIN SPEED. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE DROVE INTO REVERSE WITHOUT BEING IN THE REVERSE POSITION. AFTER SWITCHING INTO THE DRIVE POSITION, THE CONTACT MANAGED TO GET THE VEHICLE TO MOV...

Aug 7, 2009 Power Train 5,300 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE AT A STOP LIGHT AND PROCEEDING TO ACCELERATE, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO GAIN SPEED. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE DROVE INTO REVERSE WITHOUT BEING IN THE REVERSE POSITION. AFTER SWITCHING INTO THE DRIVE POSITION, THE CONTACT MANAGED TO GET THE VEHICLE TO MOV...

Aug 7, 2009 Visibility 5,300 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE AT A STOP LIGHT AND PROCEEDING TO ACCELERATE, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO GAIN SPEED. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE DROVE INTO REVERSE WITHOUT BEING IN THE REVERSE POSITION. AFTER SWITCHING INTO THE DRIVE POSITION, THE CONTACT MANAGED TO GET THE VEHICLE TO MOV...

Aug 7, 2009 Power Train 5,300 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE AT A STOP LIGHT AND PROCEEDING TO ACCELERATE, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO GAIN SPEED. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE DROVE INTO REVERSE WITHOUT BEING IN THE REVERSE POSITION. AFTER SWITCHING INTO THE DRIVE POSITION, THE CONTACT MANAGED TO GET THE VEHICLE TO MOV...

Aug 4, 2009 Power Train 60,500 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE RPMS INCREASED WITHOUT WARNING AND THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. THE CONTACT MANAGED TO PLACE THE VEHICLE INTO NEUTRAL AND COASTED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE TORQUE CONVERTER ...

Aug 4, 2009 Power Train 60,500 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE RPMS INCREASED WITHOUT WARNING AND THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. THE CONTACT MANAGED TO PLACE THE VEHICLE INTO NEUTRAL AND COASTED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE TORQUE CONVERTER ...

Aug 3, 2009 Power Train 70,983 mi

2004 FORD FREESTAR, 70,983 MILES, REGULARLY SERVICED. I WAS STOPPED AT A STOP SIGN, WENT TO ACCELERATE AND THE VAN WENT ABOUT 30 FEET AND THE TRANSMISSION FAILED, THEN ENGINE REVVED AS IF IT WERE IN NEUTRAL. THERE WAS NO POWER OR ENGAGEMENT OF THE TRANSMISSION IN EITHER FORWARD GEARS OR REVERSE. ...

Aug 3, 2009 Visibility 92,032 mi

I'M A SINGLE MOM OF 4 CHILDREN AND ONE ON THE WAY. I AM CONSIDERED A HIGH RISK PREGNANCY. I BOUGHT A MINIVAN FROM THE MALLOY DEALERSHIP IN MANASSAS A LITTLE OVER A MONTH AGO. A COUPLE DAYS AFTER I BOUGHT IT I TOOK IT BACK UP TO THE DEALERSHIP BECAUSE OF A PROBLEM WITH HESITATION IN THE VAN AND ONE O...

Aug 3, 2009 Power Train 92,032 mi

I'M A SINGLE MOM OF 4 CHILDREN AND ONE ON THE WAY. I AM CONSIDERED A HIGH RISK PREGNANCY. I BOUGHT A MINIVAN FROM THE MALLOY DEALERSHIP IN MANASSAS A LITTLE OVER A MONTH AGO. A COUPLE DAYS AFTER I BOUGHT IT I TOOK IT BACK UP TO THE DEALERSHIP BECAUSE OF A PROBLEM WITH HESITATION IN THE VAN AND ONE O...

Aug 3, 2009 Power Train 70,983 mi

2004 FORD FREESTAR, 70,983 MILES, REGULARLY SERVICED. I WAS STOPPED AT A STOP SIGN, WENT TO ACCELERATE AND THE VAN WENT ABOUT 30 FEET AND THE TRANSMISSION FAILED, THEN ENGINE REVVED AS IF IT WERE IN NEUTRAL. THERE WAS NO POWER OR ENGAGEMENT OF THE TRANSMISSION IN EITHER FORWARD GEARS OR REVERSE. ...

Aug 3, 2009 Visibility 92,032 mi

I'M A SINGLE MOM OF 4 CHILDREN AND ONE ON THE WAY. I AM CONSIDERED A HIGH RISK PREGNANCY. I BOUGHT A MINIVAN FROM THE MALLOY DEALERSHIP IN MANASSAS A LITTLE OVER A MONTH AGO. A COUPLE DAYS AFTER I BOUGHT IT I TOOK IT BACK UP TO THE DEALERSHIP BECAUSE OF A PROBLEM WITH HESITATION IN THE VAN AND ONE O...

Aug 3, 2009 Power Train 92,032 mi

I'M A SINGLE MOM OF 4 CHILDREN AND ONE ON THE WAY. I AM CONSIDERED A HIGH RISK PREGNANCY. I BOUGHT A MINIVAN FROM THE MALLOY DEALERSHIP IN MANASSAS A LITTLE OVER A MONTH AGO. A COUPLE DAYS AFTER I BOUGHT IT I TOOK IT BACK UP TO THE DEALERSHIP BECAUSE OF A PROBLEM WITH HESITATION IN THE VAN AND ONE O...

Aug 1, 2009 Power Train 108,000 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILURE. FLUID LEVELS WERE OK BUT OVERHEATED AND STOPPED WORKING PROPERLY. COST $3800 TO REPAIR AT A DISHONEST SHOP IN POUGHKEEPSIE, NEW YORK. *TR

Aug 1, 2009 Power Train 108,000 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILURE. FLUID LEVELS WERE OK BUT OVERHEATED AND STOPPED WORKING PROPERLY. COST $3800 TO REPAIR AT A DISHONEST SHOP IN POUGHKEEPSIE, NEW YORK. *TR

Jul 31, 2009 Power Train 61,000 mi

THERE WERE NO EVENTS LEADING UP TO THE FAILURE. THE TRANSMISSION OF OUR 2004 FORD FREESTAR MINIVAN TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEED 65 MPH, DURING RUSH HOUR WITH THREE YOUNG CHILDREN INSIDE, SIMPLY DISENGAGED. THE ENGINE CONTINUED TO RUN BUT THE VAN WOULDN'T ENGAGE IN ANY GEAR. THIS HAD NEVER HAPPENE...

Jul 31, 2009 Power Train 61,000 mi

THERE WERE NO EVENTS LEADING UP TO THE FAILURE. THE TRANSMISSION OF OUR 2004 FORD FREESTAR MINIVAN TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEED 65 MPH, DURING RUSH HOUR WITH THREE YOUNG CHILDREN INSIDE, SIMPLY DISENGAGED. THE ENGINE CONTINUED TO RUN BUT THE VAN WOULDN'T ENGAGE IN ANY GEAR. THIS HAD NEVER HAPPENE...

Jul 30, 2009 Suspension 90,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE SHOOK HEAVILY. THE CONTACT ALSO HEARD A VERY LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC AND WAS INFORMED THAT A NEW HUB ASSEMBLY AND WHEEL BEARINGS WERE NEEDED. THROUGH ONLINE ...

Jul 30, 2009 Suspension 90,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE SHOOK HEAVILY. THE CONTACT ALSO HEARD A VERY LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC AND WAS INFORMED THAT A NEW HUB ASSEMBLY AND WHEEL BEARINGS WERE NEEDED. THROUGH ONLINE ...

Jul 30, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 90,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE SHOOK HEAVILY. THE CONTACT ALSO HEARD A VERY LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC AND WAS INFORMED THAT A NEW HUB ASSEMBLY AND WHEEL BEARINGS WERE NEEDED. THROUGH ONLINE ...

Jul 30, 2009 Power Train 98,200 mi

WE WERE 500 FROM HOME WHEN OUR 2004 FORD FREESTAR HAD TO BE PUSHED OFF OF A HIGHWAY. WITH NO WARNING, IT WOULD NOT MOVE..RIGHT IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROADWAY IT WAS LIKE WE SLIPPED INTO NEUTRAL FOREVER ...HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED FROM THE ROADSIDE.. AFTER TWO WEEKS WE'RE STILL WAITING TO HEAR HOW MUCH T...

Jul 30, 2009 Suspension 90,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE SHOOK HEAVILY. THE CONTACT ALSO HEARD A VERY LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC AND WAS INFORMED THAT A NEW HUB ASSEMBLY AND WHEEL BEARINGS WERE NEEDED. THROUGH ONLINE ...

Jul 30, 2009 Suspension 90,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE SHOOK HEAVILY. THE CONTACT ALSO HEARD A VERY LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC AND WAS INFORMED THAT A NEW HUB ASSEMBLY AND WHEEL BEARINGS WERE NEEDED. THROUGH ONLINE ...

Jul 30, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 90,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE SHOOK HEAVILY. THE CONTACT ALSO HEARD A VERY LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC AND WAS INFORMED THAT A NEW HUB ASSEMBLY AND WHEEL BEARINGS WERE NEEDED. THROUGH ONLINE ...

Jul 30, 2009 Power Train 98,200 mi

WE WERE 500 FROM HOME WHEN OUR 2004 FORD FREESTAR HAD TO BE PUSHED OFF OF A HIGHWAY. WITH NO WARNING, IT WOULD NOT MOVE..RIGHT IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROADWAY IT WAS LIKE WE SLIPPED INTO NEUTRAL FOREVER ...HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED FROM THE ROADSIDE.. AFTER TWO WEEKS WE'RE STILL WAITING TO HEAR HOW MUCH T...

Jul 29, 2009 Power Train 69,000 mi

WE HAVE A 2004 FORD FREESTAR WITH 69,000 MILES AND THE TRANSMISSION SUDDENLY STOPPED WORKING WITH NO WARNING. WE WERE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AT 35MPH AND THEN THE MOTOR STARTED TO REV HI. PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND TRIED ALL THE GEARS AND THERE WAS NOTHING. *TR

Jul 29, 2009 Power Train 65,223 mi

I OWN A 2004 FORD FREESTAR MINIVAN. I WAS STOPPED AT A STOP SIGN AND WHEN I STEPPED ON THE GAS, THE VAN WENT APPROX. 30 FEET BEFORE THE ENGINE REVVED UP AND THE VAN WOULDN'T GO ANY FURTHER. I HAD JUST GOTTEN OFF OF THE FREEWAY RIGHT BEFORE THIS HAPPENED. THIS COULD HAVE BEEN DISASTROUS IF IT WOULD H...

Jul 29, 2009 Power Train 69,000 mi

WE HAVE A 2004 FORD FREESTAR WITH 69,000 MILES AND THE TRANSMISSION SUDDENLY STOPPED WORKING WITH NO WARNING. WE WERE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AT 35MPH AND THEN THE MOTOR STARTED TO REV HI. PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND TRIED ALL THE GEARS AND THERE WAS NOTHING. *TR

Jul 29, 2009 Power Train 65,223 mi

I OWN A 2004 FORD FREESTAR MINIVAN. I WAS STOPPED AT A STOP SIGN AND WHEN I STEPPED ON THE GAS, THE VAN WENT APPROX. 30 FEET BEFORE THE ENGINE REVVED UP AND THE VAN WOULDN'T GO ANY FURTHER. I HAD JUST GOTTEN OFF OF THE FREEWAY RIGHT BEFORE THIS HAPPENED. THIS COULD HAVE BEEN DISASTROUS IF IT WOULD H...

Jul 28, 2009 Power Train 83,295 mi

TRANSMISSION STARTED POPPING HARD GOING OUT OF FIRST GEAR. THEN AT TIMES IT WOULD STICK AND NOT CHANGE UP. FINALLY IN JUNE WHEN I WENT TO ACCELERATE IT SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL. THE ONLY WAY TO GET IT HOME WAS TO TURN IT OFF AND THE TRANSMISSION WOULD RESET BUT EVERY TIME ANY STRESS IS PUT ON THE TRANSM...

Jul 28, 2009 Power Train 83,295 mi

TRANSMISSION STARTED POPPING HARD GOING OUT OF FIRST GEAR. THEN AT TIMES IT WOULD STICK AND NOT CHANGE UP. FINALLY IN JUNE WHEN I WENT TO ACCELERATE IT SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL. THE ONLY WAY TO GET IT HOME WAS TO TURN IT OFF AND THE TRANSMISSION WOULD RESET BUT EVERY TIME ANY STRESS IS PUT ON THE TRANSM...

Jul 27, 2009 Power Train 59,403 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILURE. AFTER I HAD COMPLETED A U TURN I PUT THE VAN GEAR BACK INTO DRIVE AND THE VAN WOULD NOT MOVE. I MADE SURE THAT I HAD IT IN THE RIGHT GEAR AND IT WAS BUT STILL NO MOVEMENT. *TR

Jul 27, 2009 Power Train 59,403 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILURE. AFTER I HAD COMPLETED A U TURN I PUT THE VAN GEAR BACK INTO DRIVE AND THE VAN WOULD NOT MOVE. I MADE SURE THAT I HAD IT IN THE RIGHT GEAR AND IT WAS BUT STILL NO MOVEMENT. *TR

Jul 26, 2009 Power Train 91,068 mi

TRANSMISSION WENT OUT WITHOUT ANY WARNING ON MY 2004 FORD FREESTAR WITH ONLY 91,000 MILES ON IT LEAVING MY WIFE AND THREE KIDS STRANDED ON THE SIDE OF A BUSY INTERSTATE. *TR

Jul 26, 2009 Power Train 91,068 mi

TRANSMISSION WENT OUT WITHOUT ANY WARNING ON MY 2004 FORD FREESTAR WITH ONLY 91,000 MILES ON IT LEAVING MY WIFE AND THREE KIDS STRANDED ON THE SIDE OF A BUSY INTERSTATE. *TR

Jul 24, 2009 Power Train 115,000 mi

2004 FORD FREESTAR STOPPED DEAD IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD WITH ME (9MTHS PREGNANT) AND MY SON. HAD TO HAVE TOWED TO REPAIR SHOP TO FIND OUT THAT THE TORQUE CONVERTER IS STRIPPED IN THE TRANSMISSION AND MUST BE REPLACED. *TR

Jul 24, 2009 Power Train 115,000 mi

2004 FORD FREESTAR STOPPED DEAD IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD WITH ME (9MTHS PREGNANT) AND MY SON. HAD TO HAVE TOWED TO REPAIR SHOP TO FIND OUT THAT THE TORQUE CONVERTER IS STRIPPED IN THE TRANSMISSION AND MUST BE REPLACED. *TR

Jul 23, 2009 Suspension 36,052 mi

I OWN A 2004 FORD FREESTAR IN VIRGINIA. LAST WEEK I TOOK IT IN FOR THE ANNUAL STATE INSPECTION TO FIND THAT THE CONTROL ARM/BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY ON THE PASSENGER SIDE WAS PENDING FAILURE. THIS IS A POTENTIAL LIFE-THREATENING ACCIDENT WAITING TO HAPPEN. MY VEHICLE HAS ONLY 36,000 MILES. THE FORD SER...

Jul 23, 2009 Suspension 36,052 mi

I OWN A 2004 FORD FREESTAR IN VIRGINIA. LAST WEEK I TOOK IT IN FOR THE ANNUAL STATE INSPECTION TO FIND THAT THE CONTROL ARM/BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY ON THE PASSENGER SIDE WAS PENDING FAILURE. THIS IS A POTENTIAL LIFE-THREATENING ACCIDENT WAITING TO HAPPEN. MY VEHICLE HAS ONLY 36,000 MILES. THE FORD SER...

Jul 21, 2009 Power Train 84,000 mi

TWO TRANSMISSION FAILURES WITHOUT WARNINGS IN OUR 2004 FORD FREESTAR. NO ACCIDENTS JUST EXHAUSTION AND SUNBURNS DUE TO 112*F IN THE MOJAVE DESERT FOR 6 HOURS OF WAITING FOR TOW TRUCK TO TOW 5 FAMILY MEMBERS TO CLOSEST TRANSMISSION REPAIR PLACE. *TR

Jul 21, 2009 Traction Control System 84,000 mi

TWO TRANSMISSION FAILURES WITHOUT WARNINGS IN OUR 2004 FORD FREESTAR. NO ACCIDENTS JUST EXHAUSTION AND SUNBURNS DUE TO 112*F IN THE MOJAVE DESERT FOR 6 HOURS OF WAITING FOR TOW TRUCK TO TOW 5 FAMILY MEMBERS TO CLOSEST TRANSMISSION REPAIR PLACE. *TR

Jul 21, 2009 Seat Belts 84,000 mi

TWO TRANSMISSION FAILURES WITHOUT WARNINGS IN OUR 2004 FORD FREESTAR. NO ACCIDENTS JUST EXHAUSTION AND SUNBURNS DUE TO 112*F IN THE MOJAVE DESERT FOR 6 HOURS OF WAITING FOR TOW TRUCK TO TOW 5 FAMILY MEMBERS TO CLOSEST TRANSMISSION REPAIR PLACE. *TR

Jul 21, 2009 Service Brakes, Electric 84,000 mi

TWO TRANSMISSION FAILURES WITHOUT WARNINGS IN OUR 2004 FORD FREESTAR. NO ACCIDENTS JUST EXHAUSTION AND SUNBURNS DUE TO 112*F IN THE MOJAVE DESERT FOR 6 HOURS OF WAITING FOR TOW TRUCK TO TOW 5 FAMILY MEMBERS TO CLOSEST TRANSMISSION REPAIR PLACE. *TR

Jul 21, 2009 Power Train 84,000 mi

TWO TRANSMISSION FAILURES WITHOUT WARNINGS IN OUR 2004 FORD FREESTAR. NO ACCIDENTS JUST EXHAUSTION AND SUNBURNS DUE TO 112*F IN THE MOJAVE DESERT FOR 6 HOURS OF WAITING FOR TOW TRUCK TO TOW 5 FAMILY MEMBERS TO CLOSEST TRANSMISSION REPAIR PLACE. *TR

Jul 21, 2009 Traction Control System 84,000 mi

TWO TRANSMISSION FAILURES WITHOUT WARNINGS IN OUR 2004 FORD FREESTAR. NO ACCIDENTS JUST EXHAUSTION AND SUNBURNS DUE TO 112*F IN THE MOJAVE DESERT FOR 6 HOURS OF WAITING FOR TOW TRUCK TO TOW 5 FAMILY MEMBERS TO CLOSEST TRANSMISSION REPAIR PLACE. *TR

Jul 21, 2009 Seat Belts 84,000 mi

TWO TRANSMISSION FAILURES WITHOUT WARNINGS IN OUR 2004 FORD FREESTAR. NO ACCIDENTS JUST EXHAUSTION AND SUNBURNS DUE TO 112*F IN THE MOJAVE DESERT FOR 6 HOURS OF WAITING FOR TOW TRUCK TO TOW 5 FAMILY MEMBERS TO CLOSEST TRANSMISSION REPAIR PLACE. *TR

Jul 21, 2009 Service Brakes, Electric 84,000 mi

TWO TRANSMISSION FAILURES WITHOUT WARNINGS IN OUR 2004 FORD FREESTAR. NO ACCIDENTS JUST EXHAUSTION AND SUNBURNS DUE TO 112*F IN THE MOJAVE DESERT FOR 6 HOURS OF WAITING FOR TOW TRUCK TO TOW 5 FAMILY MEMBERS TO CLOSEST TRANSMISSION REPAIR PLACE. *TR

Jul 18, 2009 Power Train 119,200 mi

I HAVE A 2004 FORD FREESTAR VAN AND THIS VEHICLE CONTINUES TO STALL UNEXPECTEDLY EVEN AFTER A CERTIFIED REBUILT TRANSMISSION WAS INSTALLED BY A FORD DEALER 2 1/2 MONTHS AGO. IT CONTINUES TO HAPPEN AND THE DEALER SAID THEY CAN NOT FIND THE PROBLEM AFTER HAVING THE VEHICLE FOR OVER A WEEK. THIS VEHI...

Jul 18, 2009 Power Train 119,200 mi

I HAVE A 2004 FORD FREESTAR VAN AND THIS VEHICLE CONTINUES TO STALL UNEXPECTEDLY EVEN AFTER A CERTIFIED REBUILT TRANSMISSION WAS INSTALLED BY A FORD DEALER 2 1/2 MONTHS AGO. IT CONTINUES TO HAPPEN AND THE DEALER SAID THEY CAN NOT FIND THE PROBLEM AFTER HAVING THE VEHICLE FOR OVER A WEEK. THIS VEHI...

Jul 14, 2009 Power Train 90,000 mi

HAVE HAD NO PROBLEMS WITH THE VAN AND HAD NO WARNINGS. THE VAN WAS DRIVEN APPROXIMATELY 25 MINUTES ON A MAJOR INTERSTATE AND ALL OF THE SUDDEN THE DRIVER TRIED TO ACCELERATE AND NOTHING HAPPENED. THE CAR STAYED RUNNING HOWEVER IT WOULD NOT MOVE. THE VAN NEEDED TO BE TOWED TO A GARAGE WHERE IT WAS DI...

Jul 14, 2009 Power Train 90,000 mi

HAVE HAD NO PROBLEMS WITH THE VAN AND HAD NO WARNINGS. THE VAN WAS DRIVEN APPROXIMATELY 25 MINUTES ON A MAJOR INTERSTATE AND ALL OF THE SUDDEN THE DRIVER TRIED TO ACCELERATE AND NOTHING HAPPENED. THE CAR STAYED RUNNING HOWEVER IT WOULD NOT MOVE. THE VAN NEEDED TO BE TOWED TO A GARAGE WHERE IT WAS DI...

Jul 10, 2009 Power Train 87,100 mi

2004 FORD FREESTAR 87K. JUST HAD EGR VALVE REPLACED DUE TO A CODE THAT SAID IT WAS BAD. TOOK VAN FOR A TEST DRIVE AFTER REPLACING VALVE. PROCEEDING DOWN THE ROAD, CAR WAS RUNNING LIKE IT WAS BRAND NEW AGAIN, ACCELERATED AND THEN THE RPM WENT HIGH LIKE IT WAS IN NEUTRAL AND THE VAN QUIT PULLING. HA...

Jul 10, 2009 Power Train 87,100 mi

2004 FORD FREESTAR 87K. JUST HAD EGR VALVE REPLACED DUE TO A CODE THAT SAID IT WAS BAD. TOOK VAN FOR A TEST DRIVE AFTER REPLACING VALVE. PROCEEDING DOWN THE ROAD, CAR WAS RUNNING LIKE IT WAS BRAND NEW AGAIN, ACCELERATED AND THEN THE RPM WENT HIGH LIKE IT WAS IN NEUTRAL AND THE VAN QUIT PULLING. HA...

Jul 4, 2009 Power Train 80,000 mi

I HAVE A 2004 FORD FREESTAR AND THE TRANNY WENT OUT. IT ONLY HAS 80,000 MILES. *TR

Jul 4, 2009 Power Train 80,000 mi

I HAVE A 2004 FORD FREESTAR AND THE TRANNY WENT OUT. IT ONLY HAS 80,000 MILES. *TR

Jun 29, 2009 Power Train 85,000 mi

I HAVE A 2004 FORD FREESTAR WITH 85,000 MILES. I WAS DRIVING 65 MILES AN HOUR DOWN INTERSTATE 485 IN CHARLOTTE, NC AND ALL OF A SUDDEN MY VEHICLE JUST STARTED LOSING SPEED. THE TRANSMISSION WAS NOT ENGAGING. I WAS ABLE TO MAKE IT TO THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD. I HAVE CONTACTED MY MECHANIC AND HE S...

Jun 29, 2009 Power Train 85,000 mi

I HAVE A 2004 FORD FREESTAR WITH 85,000 MILES. I WAS DRIVING 65 MILES AN HOUR DOWN INTERSTATE 485 IN CHARLOTTE, NC AND ALL OF A SUDDEN MY VEHICLE JUST STARTED LOSING SPEED. THE TRANSMISSION WAS NOT ENGAGING. I WAS ABLE TO MAKE IT TO THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD. I HAVE CONTACTED MY MECHANIC AND HE S...

Jun 22, 2009 Power Train 73,000 mi

CAR JUST WON'T GO!! MECHANIC SAYS ITS THE TRANSMISSION. I ONLY HAVE 73,000 MILES ON IT. *TR

Jun 22, 2009 Power Train 73,000 mi

CAR JUST WON'T GO!! MECHANIC SAYS ITS THE TRANSMISSION. I ONLY HAVE 73,000 MILES ON IT. *TR

Jun 21, 2009 Power Train 128,458 mi

TOOK FAMILY TO PITTSBURGH ZOO. JUST STARTED THROUGH TUNNEL AND THE VAN HAD NO POWER AND THEN JUST STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE TUNNEL. WOULDN'T CHANGE INTO ANY GEARS OR MOVE..AN ALL OF A SUDDEN EVENT..HAD DAUGHTER WHO IS HANDICAPPED IN VAN WITH US..WAS A VERY SCARY THING BEING STUCK IN THE TUNNEL. *...

Jun 21, 2009 Power Train 128,458 mi

TOOK FAMILY TO PITTSBURGH ZOO. JUST STARTED THROUGH TUNNEL AND THE VAN HAD NO POWER AND THEN JUST STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE TUNNEL. WOULDN'T CHANGE INTO ANY GEARS OR MOVE..AN ALL OF A SUDDEN EVENT..HAD DAUGHTER WHO IS HANDICAPPED IN VAN WITH US..WAS A VERY SCARY THING BEING STUCK IN THE TUNNEL. *...

Jun 19, 2009 Power Train 46,000 mi

WITH NO WARNING, THE VAN BEGAN RUNNING ROUGH AND THE RPM'S WOULD INCREASE BUT THE SPEED WOULD NOT. FORD DEALERSHIP DIAGNOSED LOSS OF 3RD GEAR, PROBLEM WITH VALVE BODY & SOLENOID. NO FINANCIAL HELP FROM EITHER DEALERSHIP OR FORD. (NO WARRANTY) TOOK VAN TO TRANSMISSION SPECIALIST, DIAGNOSIS: WATER...

Jun 19, 2009 Power Train 46,000 mi

WITH NO WARNING, THE VAN BEGAN RUNNING ROUGH AND THE RPM'S WOULD INCREASE BUT THE SPEED WOULD NOT. FORD DEALERSHIP DIAGNOSED LOSS OF 3RD GEAR, PROBLEM WITH VALVE BODY & SOLENOID. NO FINANCIAL HELP FROM EITHER DEALERSHIP OR FORD. (NO WARRANTY) TOOK VAN TO TRANSMISSION SPECIALIST, DIAGNOSIS: WATER...

Jun 18, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control 103,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ACTIVATED, THE ENGINE BEGAN TO REV EXCESSIVELY HIGH. THE CONTACT DEACTIVATED THE CRUISE CONTROL AND DEPRESSED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, BUT THERE WAS NO RESPONSE. THE VEHICLE WAS COASTED TO THE SIDE ...

Jun 18, 2009 Power Train 103,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ACTIVATED, THE ENGINE BEGAN TO REV EXCESSIVELY HIGH. THE CONTACT DEACTIVATED THE CRUISE CONTROL AND DEPRESSED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, BUT THERE WAS NO RESPONSE. THE VEHICLE WAS COASTED TO THE SIDE ...

Jun 18, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control 103,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ACTIVATED, THE ENGINE BEGAN TO REV EXCESSIVELY HIGH. THE CONTACT DEACTIVATED THE CRUISE CONTROL AND DEPRESSED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, BUT THERE WAS NO RESPONSE. THE VEHICLE WAS COASTED TO THE SIDE ...

Jun 18, 2009 Power Train 103,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ACTIVATED, THE ENGINE BEGAN TO REV EXCESSIVELY HIGH. THE CONTACT DEACTIVATED THE CRUISE CONTROL AND DEPRESSED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, BUT THERE WAS NO RESPONSE. THE VEHICLE WAS COASTED TO THE SIDE ...

Jun 14, 2009 Power Train 83,845 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON A TWO LANE ROAD AT 35 MPH MY 2004 FORD FREESTAR WITHOUT ANY WARNING SUDDENLY ACTED LIKE IT SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL. LUCKILY I WAS ABLE TO PULL DOWN A SIDE ROAD AND INTO A PARKING LOT WHERE I FOUND THAT THE VAN WOULD NOT GO INTO ANY GEAR FORWARD OR REVERSE. I CALLED FOR HELP AND WAS ABL...

Jun 14, 2009 Power Train 83,845 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON A TWO LANE ROAD AT 35 MPH MY 2004 FORD FREESTAR WITHOUT ANY WARNING SUDDENLY ACTED LIKE IT SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL. LUCKILY I WAS ABLE TO PULL DOWN A SIDE ROAD AND INTO A PARKING LOT WHERE I FOUND THAT THE VAN WOULD NOT GO INTO ANY GEAR FORWARD OR REVERSE. I CALLED FOR HELP AND WAS ABL...

Jun 9, 2009 Power Train 65,368 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON A MAIN ROAD, MY 2004 FORD FREESTAR TRANSMISSION FAILED. AS IN ALL THE OTHER REPORTS THERE WAS NO WARNING WHATSOEVER. PARK ENGAGES HOWEVER NO OTHER GEAR DOES. VEHICLE IS AT TRANSMISSION SHOP AS I WRITE THIS. FORD STATES THERE IS NO ISSUE, AND BECAUSE I AM OUT OF THE EXTENDED WARRANTY...

Jun 9, 2009 Power Train 65,368 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON A MAIN ROAD, MY 2004 FORD FREESTAR TRANSMISSION FAILED. AS IN ALL THE OTHER REPORTS THERE WAS NO WARNING WHATSOEVER. PARK ENGAGES HOWEVER NO OTHER GEAR DOES. VEHICLE IS AT TRANSMISSION SHOP AS I WRITE THIS. FORD STATES THERE IS NO ISSUE, AND BECAUSE I AM OUT OF THE EXTENDED WARRANTY...

Jun 9, 2009 Power Train 65,368 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON A MAIN ROAD, MY 2004 FORD FREESTAR TRANSMISSION FAILED. AS IN ALL THE OTHER REPORTS THERE WAS NO WARNING WHATSOEVER. PARK ENGAGES HOWEVER NO OTHER GEAR DOES. VEHICLE IS AT TRANSMISSION SHOP AS I WRITE THIS. FORD STATES THERE IS NO ISSUE, AND BECAUSE I AM OUT OF THE EXTENDED WARRANTY...

Jun 9, 2009 Power Train 65,368 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON A MAIN ROAD, MY 2004 FORD FREESTAR TRANSMISSION FAILED. AS IN ALL THE OTHER REPORTS THERE WAS NO WARNING WHATSOEVER. PARK ENGAGES HOWEVER NO OTHER GEAR DOES. VEHICLE IS AT TRANSMISSION SHOP AS I WRITE THIS. FORD STATES THERE IS NO ISSUE, AND BECAUSE I AM OUT OF THE EXTENDED WARRANTY...

Jun 3, 2009 Power Train 67,893 mi

ON MAY 16, 2009 I WAS LEAVING HOUSTON IN HEAVY SATURDAY AFTERNOON TRAFFIC. I WAS DRIVING MY 2004 FREESTAR IN THE NUMBER ONE LANE AT THE 65 MPH SPEED LIMIT WHEN SUDDENLY, WITH NO WARNING,I WAS IN NEUTRAL WITH THE ENGINE REVVING. FOR SEVERAL HEART STOPPING MINUTES I COULDN'T GET CARS TO LET ME OVER TO...

Jun 3, 2009 Power Train 67,893 mi

ON MAY 16, 2009 I WAS LEAVING HOUSTON IN HEAVY SATURDAY AFTERNOON TRAFFIC. I WAS DRIVING MY 2004 FREESTAR IN THE NUMBER ONE LANE AT THE 65 MPH SPEED LIMIT WHEN SUDDENLY, WITH NO WARNING,I WAS IN NEUTRAL WITH THE ENGINE REVVING. FOR SEVERAL HEART STOPPING MINUTES I COULDN'T GET CARS TO LET ME OVER TO...

Jun 2, 2009 Power Train 70,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE GEARS WOULD NOT SHIFT FORWARD OR BACKWARDS. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A TRANSMISSION SPECIALIST AND THEY REPLACED THE TORQUE CONVERTER AT THE COST OF $1,040. THE MANUFACTURER DID NOT ASSIST. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WER...

Jun 2, 2009 Power Train 70,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE GEARS WOULD NOT SHIFT FORWARD OR BACKWARDS. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A TRANSMISSION SPECIALIST AND THEY REPLACED THE TORQUE CONVERTER AT THE COST OF $1,040. THE MANUFACTURER DID NOT ASSIST. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WER...

May 28, 2009 Power Train 60,000 mi

2004 FREESTAR MINIVAN WAS DRIVING AND REVVED UP AND WOULD NOT GO ANYMORE GUESS TRANSMISSION WENT OUT ONLY 60,000 MILES. *TR

May 28, 2009 Power Train 60,000 mi

2004 FREESTAR MINIVAN WAS DRIVING AND REVVED UP AND WOULD NOT GO ANYMORE GUESS TRANSMISSION WENT OUT ONLY 60,000 MILES. *TR

May 27, 2009 Power Train 50,132 mi

2004 FORD FREESTAR TRANS FAILED AT 50K MILES WHILE DRIVING 70MPH ON THE EXPRESS WAY, LUCKY NOT TO HAVE GOTTEN IN AN ACCIDENT. FORD SAID THEY WOULD NOT HELP. THIS MAKES ALL THE FORD OWNERS WITH THIS PROBLEM, NOT WANT TO BUY FORD AGAIN. *TR

May 27, 2009 Power Train 50,132 mi

2004 FORD FREESTAR TRANS FAILED AT 50K MILES WHILE DRIVING 70MPH ON THE EXPRESS WAY, LUCKY NOT TO HAVE GOTTEN IN AN ACCIDENT. FORD SAID THEY WOULD NOT HELP. THIS MAKES ALL THE FORD OWNERS WITH THIS PROBLEM, NOT WANT TO BUY FORD AGAIN. *TR

May 26, 2009 Power Train 71,000 mi

WE HAVE A 2004 FORD FREESTAR THAT THE TRANSMISSION DIED ON THE HIGHWAY. THERE WAS NO WARNING AND NO INDICATION THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED REPAIR. THIS WAS AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS SITUATION. THANKFULLY, MY HUSBAND WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER WITHOUT GETTING INTO AN ACCIDENT. I'M NOT SO SURE IF I WAS DRIVI...

May 26, 2009 Power Train 48,351 mi

TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT MOVE IN ANY GEAR. I PURCHASE THIS 2004 FORD FREESTAR BRAND NEW ON 9/25/2004. THE CAR HAS 48,351 MILES. NEVER HAD ANY FAILURES BEFORE THIS INCIDENT. THE TRANSMISSION WAS GOT MESSED UP. I TOOK IT TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP BECAUSE I HAVE WARRANTY. I AM A BIT CONCERN BECAUSE TH...

May 26, 2009 Power Train 71,000 mi

WE HAVE A 2004 FORD FREESTAR THAT THE TRANSMISSION DIED ON THE HIGHWAY. THERE WAS NO WARNING AND NO INDICATION THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED REPAIR. THIS WAS AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS SITUATION. THANKFULLY, MY HUSBAND WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER WITHOUT GETTING INTO AN ACCIDENT. I'M NOT SO SURE IF I WAS DRIVI...

May 26, 2009 Power Train 48,351 mi

TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT MOVE IN ANY GEAR. I PURCHASE THIS 2004 FORD FREESTAR BRAND NEW ON 9/25/2004. THE CAR HAS 48,351 MILES. NEVER HAD ANY FAILURES BEFORE THIS INCIDENT. THE TRANSMISSION WAS GOT MESSED UP. I TOOK IT TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP BECAUSE I HAVE WARRANTY. I AM A BIT CONCERN BECAUSE TH...

May 19, 2009 Power Train 71,000 mi

THE ISSUE I AM HAVING IS WITH A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. I WAS DRIVING ON I35E, IN ST PAUL, MN, AT ABOUT 70-75 MPH WHEN WITHOUT WARNING THE TRANSMISSION QUIT. I WOULD PUSH THE PEDAL AND THE ENGINE WOULD REV UP, BUT THE VAN DIDN'T MOVE. I WAS IN THE LEFT LANE AND HAD TO MOVE OVER TO THE NEXT OFF RAMP, ...

May 19, 2009 Power Train 71,000 mi

THE ISSUE I AM HAVING IS WITH A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. I WAS DRIVING ON I35E, IN ST PAUL, MN, AT ABOUT 70-75 MPH WHEN WITHOUT WARNING THE TRANSMISSION QUIT. I WOULD PUSH THE PEDAL AND THE ENGINE WOULD REV UP, BUT THE VAN DIDN'T MOVE. I WAS IN THE LEFT LANE AND HAD TO MOVE OVER TO THE NEXT OFF RAMP, ...

May 8, 2009 Power Train 39,000 mi

THE TRANSMISSION ON MY 2004 FORD FREESTAR WITH ONLY 60,000 KM'S FAILED ON A BUSY IOWA INTERSTATE ON OUR TRIP TO FLORIDA. I HAD TO PUSH THE VAN BY HAND TO GET IT TO THE EXIT LANE WITH VEHICLES PASSING BY AT FULL INTERSTATE SPEEDS. IT WAS FORTUNATE FOR MY WIFE AND I THAT THIS INCIDENT DID NOT END IN ...

May 8, 2009 Power Train 80,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A THUMPING NOISE. THE TRANSMISSION SWITCHED INTO NEUTRAL AND THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STOPPED MOVING. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESTART AND HAD TO BE TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THERE WAS NO RE...

May 8, 2009 Power Train 39,000 mi

THE TRANSMISSION ON MY 2004 FORD FREESTAR WITH ONLY 60,000 KM'S FAILED ON A BUSY IOWA INTERSTATE ON OUR TRIP TO FLORIDA. I HAD TO PUSH THE VAN BY HAND TO GET IT TO THE EXIT LANE WITH VEHICLES PASSING BY AT FULL INTERSTATE SPEEDS. IT WAS FORTUNATE FOR MY WIFE AND I THAT THIS INCIDENT DID NOT END IN ...

May 8, 2009 Power Train 80,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A THUMPING NOISE. THE TRANSMISSION SWITCHED INTO NEUTRAL AND THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STOPPED MOVING. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESTART AND HAD TO BE TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THERE WAS NO RE...

May 5, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control 60,000 mi

2004 FORD FREESTAR EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH CRUISE CONTROL THAT IS CONSISTENT WITH THE SYMPTOMS OF FORD'S "SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SYSTEM" RECALL. CRUISE CONTROL INTERMITTENTLY WORKS WHICH IS A SYMPTOM THAT LED TO FIRES IN FORD'S RECALL. *TR

May 5, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control 60,000 mi

2004 FORD FREESTAR EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH CRUISE CONTROL THAT IS CONSISTENT WITH THE SYMPTOMS OF FORD'S "SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SYSTEM" RECALL. CRUISE CONTROL INTERMITTENTLY WORKS WHICH IS A SYMPTOM THAT LED TO FIRES IN FORD'S RECALL. *TR

May 2, 2009 Power Train 80,000 mi

2004 FORD FREESTAR TRANSMISSION JUST DIED WITH NO WARNING AFTER READING A LITTLE INTO IT THERE ARE HUNDREDS OF OTHERS THAT HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM IS FORD DOING SOMETHING ABOUT THIS. MY WIFE AND I NEED HELP WITH THIS IF WE CANT GET THIS RESOLVED WITH FORD WE CANT WORK AND THAT WOULD PUT US AND OUR TWO...

May 2, 2009 Power Train 80,000 mi

2004 FORD FREESTAR TRANSMISSION JUST DIED WITH NO WARNING AFTER READING A LITTLE INTO IT THERE ARE HUNDREDS OF OTHERS THAT HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM IS FORD DOING SOMETHING ABOUT THIS. MY WIFE AND I NEED HELP WITH THIS IF WE CANT GET THIS RESOLVED WITH FORD WE CANT WORK AND THAT WOULD PUT US AND OUR TWO...

Apr 29, 2009 Power Train 69,000 mi

WHILE TRYING TO GET OUT OF A SHOPPING MALL PARKING LOT, THE VAN SUDDENLY FELT LIKE IT WAS IN NEUTRAL. I CHECKED THE GEAR SHIFT NEEDLE AND IT WAS ON DRIVE. AS THE VAN SLOWLY ROLLS THROUGH THE LOT I TRIED THE REVERSE GEAR AND NOTHING HAPPENED. NONE OF THE GEARS WERE WORKING. I HAD THE VAN TOWED FR...

Apr 29, 2009 Power Train 69,000 mi

WHILE TRYING TO GET OUT OF A SHOPPING MALL PARKING LOT, THE VAN SUDDENLY FELT LIKE IT WAS IN NEUTRAL. I CHECKED THE GEAR SHIFT NEEDLE AND IT WAS ON DRIVE. AS THE VAN SLOWLY ROLLS THROUGH THE LOT I TRIED THE REVERSE GEAR AND NOTHING HAPPENED. NONE OF THE GEARS WERE WORKING. I HAD THE VAN TOWED FR...

Apr 28, 2009 Power Train 67,000 mi

THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ON MY 2004 FORD FREESTAR FAILED SUDDENLY ON FRIDAY, APRIL 24 ON A BUSY CITY STREET. I WAS LEFT WITH TWO GEARS: NEUTRAL AND PARK. AFTER A NEAR COLLISION WITH A CAR SWERVING TO AVOID MY STALLED CAR, I ASKED THE POLICE FOR HELP IN ALERTING TRAFFIC UNTIL I COULD GET TOWED. THE...

Apr 28, 2009 Power Train 49,800 mi

WE HAVE A 2004 FORD FREESTAR VAN. ON SUNDAY, APR. 26, 2009, WHILE DRIVING HOME, THE TRANSMISSION BLEW. LUCKILY, WE WERE ABLE TO GET ONTO THE SHOULDER OF THE HIGHWAY. THE VAN WILL REQUIRE THE REPLACEMENT OF THE TRANSMISSION AT A COST OF OVER $3000. THIS VAN HAS LESS THAN 50,000 MILES ON IT. FORD...

Apr 28, 2009 Power Train 93,500 mi

WIFE WAS DRIVING DOWN ROUTE 15 FROM PA INTO MD IN OUR 2004 FREESTAR. AS SHE WAS TRAVELING AT 55-60 MILES AN HOUR, THE VAN SUDDENLY SEEMED AS IF IT WENT INTO NEUTRAL. SHE WAS ABLE TO GET OVER TO THE BIRM AND STOPPED THE VEHICLE. THE TRANSMISSION,WITH OUT ANY WARNING, FAILED. THE VAN HAD TO BE TOW...

Apr 28, 2009 Power Train 67,000 mi

THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ON MY 2004 FORD FREESTAR FAILED SUDDENLY ON FRIDAY, APRIL 24 ON A BUSY CITY STREET. I WAS LEFT WITH TWO GEARS: NEUTRAL AND PARK. AFTER A NEAR COLLISION WITH A CAR SWERVING TO AVOID MY STALLED CAR, I ASKED THE POLICE FOR HELP IN ALERTING TRAFFIC UNTIL I COULD GET TOWED. THE...

Apr 28, 2009 Power Train 49,800 mi

WE HAVE A 2004 FORD FREESTAR VAN. ON SUNDAY, APR. 26, 2009, WHILE DRIVING HOME, THE TRANSMISSION BLEW. LUCKILY, WE WERE ABLE TO GET ONTO THE SHOULDER OF THE HIGHWAY. THE VAN WILL REQUIRE THE REPLACEMENT OF THE TRANSMISSION AT A COST OF OVER $3000. THIS VAN HAS LESS THAN 50,000 MILES ON IT. FORD...

Apr 28, 2009 Power Train 93,500 mi

WIFE WAS DRIVING DOWN ROUTE 15 FROM PA INTO MD IN OUR 2004 FREESTAR. AS SHE WAS TRAVELING AT 55-60 MILES AN HOUR, THE VAN SUDDENLY SEEMED AS IF IT WENT INTO NEUTRAL. SHE WAS ABLE TO GET OVER TO THE BIRM AND STOPPED THE VEHICLE. THE TRANSMISSION,WITH OUT ANY WARNING, FAILED. THE VAN HAD TO BE TOW...

Apr 23, 2009 Power Train 61,919 mi

WAS TRAVELING FROM NEW JERSEY TO SOUTH CAROLINA AND STOPPED IN STANTON,VA. APPROX 400 MILES FROM HOME.AFTER GETTING FUEL,THE VAN WOULD NOT ACCELERATE IN FORWARD OR REVERSE. HAD VAN TOWED TO A FORD DEALERSHIP AND WAS INFORMED THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED REPLACING AT A COST OF $3000. THE VAN ONLY HAD 62K ...

Apr 23, 2009 Power Train 61,919 mi

WAS TRAVELING FROM NEW JERSEY TO SOUTH CAROLINA AND STOPPED IN STANTON,VA. APPROX 400 MILES FROM HOME.AFTER GETTING FUEL,THE VAN WOULD NOT ACCELERATE IN FORWARD OR REVERSE. HAD VAN TOWED TO A FORD DEALERSHIP AND WAS INFORMED THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED REPLACING AT A COST OF $3000. THE VAN ONLY HAD 62K ...

Apr 22, 2009 Power Train 79,000 mi

MY 2004 FORD FREESTAR SUDDENLY WOULDN'T GO INTO GEAR. THE TRANSMISSION WAS BAD. I HAVE TAKEN EXCELLENT CARE OF THIS VEHICLE AND THERE WAS NO INDICATION THAT ANYTHING WAS WRONG. IT JUST SUDDENLY WOULDN'T GO INTO GEAR, EVEN THOUGH I HAD JUST DRIVEN IT 15 MIN. BEFORE WITH NO PROBLEM! I HAVE READ MANY ...

Apr 22, 2009 Power Train 79,000 mi

MY 2004 FORD FREESTAR SUDDENLY WOULDN'T GO INTO GEAR. THE TRANSMISSION WAS BAD. I HAVE TAKEN EXCELLENT CARE OF THIS VEHICLE AND THERE WAS NO INDICATION THAT ANYTHING WAS WRONG. IT JUST SUDDENLY WOULDN'T GO INTO GEAR, EVEN THOUGH I HAD JUST DRIVEN IT 15 MIN. BEFORE WITH NO PROBLEM! I HAVE READ MANY ...

Apr 20, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control 58,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE IDLE SPEED INCREASED AND THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED UNEXPECTEDLY. SUDDENLY, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE ENGINE RESTARTED AND RESUMED NORMAL OPERATION. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO OPERATE ...

Apr 20, 2009 Visibility 58,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE IDLE SPEED INCREASED AND THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED UNEXPECTEDLY. SUDDENLY, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE ENGINE RESTARTED AND RESUMED NORMAL OPERATION. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO OPERATE ...

Apr 20, 2009 Power Train 58,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE IDLE SPEED INCREASED AND THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED UNEXPECTEDLY. SUDDENLY, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE ENGINE RESTARTED AND RESUMED NORMAL OPERATION. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO OPERATE ...

Apr 20, 2009 Electrical System 58,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE IDLE SPEED INCREASED AND THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED UNEXPECTEDLY. SUDDENLY, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE ENGINE RESTARTED AND RESUMED NORMAL OPERATION. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO OPERATE ...

Apr 20, 2009 Power Train 121,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING TO WORK, AND WITHOUT WARNING, MY CAR WENT INTO NEUTRAL. I WAS ON A MAJOR HIGHWAY AND WAS LUCKY I DIDN'T GET REAR-ENDED. I DIDN'T HAVE ANY WARNING SIGNS! THE TRANSMISSION FLUID WAS EVEN FULL. I WAS ABLE TO COAST INTO THE MEDIAN, BUT MY CAR WAS OVER 50 MILES AWAY FROM HOME. TOWING IT IS ...

Apr 20, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control 58,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE IDLE SPEED INCREASED AND THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED UNEXPECTEDLY. SUDDENLY, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE ENGINE RESTARTED AND RESUMED NORMAL OPERATION. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO OPERATE ...

Apr 20, 2009 Visibility 58,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE IDLE SPEED INCREASED AND THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED UNEXPECTEDLY. SUDDENLY, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE ENGINE RESTARTED AND RESUMED NORMAL OPERATION. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO OPERATE ...

Apr 20, 2009 Power Train 58,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE IDLE SPEED INCREASED AND THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED UNEXPECTEDLY. SUDDENLY, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE ENGINE RESTARTED AND RESUMED NORMAL OPERATION. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO OPERATE ...

Apr 20, 2009 Electrical System 58,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE IDLE SPEED INCREASED AND THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED UNEXPECTEDLY. SUDDENLY, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE ENGINE RESTARTED AND RESUMED NORMAL OPERATION. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO OPERATE ...

Apr 20, 2009 Power Train 121,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING TO WORK, AND WITHOUT WARNING, MY CAR WENT INTO NEUTRAL. I WAS ON A MAJOR HIGHWAY AND WAS LUCKY I DIDN'T GET REAR-ENDED. I DIDN'T HAVE ANY WARNING SIGNS! THE TRANSMISSION FLUID WAS EVEN FULL. I WAS ABLE TO COAST INTO THE MEDIAN, BUT MY CAR WAS OVER 50 MILES AWAY FROM HOME. TOWING IT IS ...

Apr 16, 2009 Power Train 76,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON STRAIGHT AND LEVEL HIGHWAY AT @ 50 MPH EXPERIENCED SUDDEN TRANSMISSION FAILURE IN 2004 FORD FREESTAR; BASIC SYMPTOM WAS SENSE THAT TRANSMISSION WAS SUDDENLY SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL. AFTER PULLING OFF HIGHWAY AND COMING TO FULL STOP WAS UNABLE TO GET TRANSMISSION TO RESPOND IN ANY GEA...

Apr 16, 2009 Power Train 76,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON STRAIGHT AND LEVEL HIGHWAY AT @ 50 MPH EXPERIENCED SUDDEN TRANSMISSION FAILURE IN 2004 FORD FREESTAR; BASIC SYMPTOM WAS SENSE THAT TRANSMISSION WAS SUDDENLY SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL. AFTER PULLING OFF HIGHWAY AND COMING TO FULL STOP WAS UNABLE TO GET TRANSMISSION TO RESPOND IN ANY GEA...

Apr 13, 2009 Power Train 90,000 mi

AT FREEWAY SPEEDS OF 60 MPH, TRANSAXLE LIGHT BEGINS TO FLASH ON AND OFF ON MY 2004 FORD FREESTAR. FORD SERVICE TOLD ME THAT IF THE LIGHT ONLY FLASHES AND DOES NOT REMAIN LIT, DON'T BOTHER BRINGING IT IN BECAUSE THEY WILL NOT BE ABLE TO DIAGNOSE A PROBLEM. ON TWO OCCASIONS, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER ...

Apr 13, 2009 Power Train 90,000 mi

AT FREEWAY SPEEDS OF 60 MPH, TRANSAXLE LIGHT BEGINS TO FLASH ON AND OFF ON MY 2004 FORD FREESTAR. FORD SERVICE TOLD ME THAT IF THE LIGHT ONLY FLASHES AND DOES NOT REMAIN LIT, DON'T BOTHER BRINGING IT IN BECAUSE THEY WILL NOT BE ABLE TO DIAGNOSE A PROBLEM. ON TWO OCCASIONS, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER ...

Apr 12, 2009 Power Train 149,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AND THE TRANSMISSION IN MY 2004 FORD FREESTAR DROPPED INTO NEUTRAL . TOWED IT TO FORD DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID THEY TRANSMISSION WAS GONE. I HAVE DONE SOME RESEARCH AND IT SEEMS THAT THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE TRANSMISSION THAT FORD IS USING IN THESE FREESTARS. THERE ...

Apr 12, 2009 Power Train 149,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AND THE TRANSMISSION IN MY 2004 FORD FREESTAR DROPPED INTO NEUTRAL . TOWED IT TO FORD DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID THEY TRANSMISSION WAS GONE. I HAVE DONE SOME RESEARCH AND IT SEEMS THAT THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE TRANSMISSION THAT FORD IS USING IN THESE FREESTARS. THERE ...

Apr 2, 2009 Wheels 23,500 mi

PURCHASED A FORD FREESTAR IN 2004. LAST JULY ,I NOTICED PUDDLES OF OIL IN MY DRIVEWAY AND A KICK IN THE WHEEL WHEN TURNING. PROCEEDED TO MY MECHANIC,ON AN EMERGENCY BASIS,AND FOUND OUT THAT IT HAD TO BE FIXED IMMEDIATELY. IT TURNED OUT TO BE THE RACK AND PINION. I CHECKED THE RECALL LIST WITH NHTSA...

Apr 2, 2009 Steering 23,500 mi

PURCHASED A FORD FREESTAR IN 2004. LAST JULY ,I NOTICED PUDDLES OF OIL IN MY DRIVEWAY AND A KICK IN THE WHEEL WHEN TURNING. PROCEEDED TO MY MECHANIC,ON AN EMERGENCY BASIS,AND FOUND OUT THAT IT HAD TO BE FIXED IMMEDIATELY. IT TURNED OUT TO BE THE RACK AND PINION. I CHECKED THE RECALL LIST WITH NHTSA...

Apr 2, 2009 Wheels 23,500 mi

PURCHASED A FORD FREESTAR IN 2004. LAST JULY ,I NOTICED PUDDLES OF OIL IN MY DRIVEWAY AND A KICK IN THE WHEEL WHEN TURNING. PROCEEDED TO MY MECHANIC,ON AN EMERGENCY BASIS,AND FOUND OUT THAT IT HAD TO BE FIXED IMMEDIATELY. IT TURNED OUT TO BE THE RACK AND PINION. I CHECKED THE RECALL LIST WITH NHTSA...

Apr 2, 2009 Steering 23,500 mi

PURCHASED A FORD FREESTAR IN 2004. LAST JULY ,I NOTICED PUDDLES OF OIL IN MY DRIVEWAY AND A KICK IN THE WHEEL WHEN TURNING. PROCEEDED TO MY MECHANIC,ON AN EMERGENCY BASIS,AND FOUND OUT THAT IT HAD TO BE FIXED IMMEDIATELY. IT TURNED OUT TO BE THE RACK AND PINION. I CHECKED THE RECALL LIST WITH NHTSA...

Mar 29, 2009 Power Train 74,562 mi

MY 2004 FORD FREESTAR VAN WITH ABOUT 75,000 MILES ON IT STOPPED WORKING WHILE I WAS DRIVING ABOUT 55MPH. THE CAR DID NOT DIE BUT IT JUST WOULD NOT DRIVE AND STARTED MAKING A WINING SOUND. THERE WAS NO WARNING, NO LIGHT ON THE DASH. IT JUST STOPPED. HAD I BEEN IN TRAFFIC OR ON THE INTERSTATE, THE...

Mar 29, 2009 Power Train 74,562 mi

MY 2004 FORD FREESTAR VAN WITH ABOUT 75,000 MILES ON IT STOPPED WORKING WHILE I WAS DRIVING ABOUT 55MPH. THE CAR DID NOT DIE BUT IT JUST WOULD NOT DRIVE AND STARTED MAKING A WINING SOUND. THERE WAS NO WARNING, NO LIGHT ON THE DASH. IT JUST STOPPED. HAD I BEEN IN TRAFFIC OR ON THE INTERSTATE, THE...

Mar 26, 2009 Power Train 82,000 mi

WHILE ACCELERATING ONTO THE FREEWAY, THE TRANSMISSION FAILED COMPLETELY. WE WERE FORCED TO COAST OFF OF THE FREEWAY INTO AN ABANDONED WEIGH-STATION. THE TRANSMISSION WAS COMPLETELY INOPERABLE AS NO GEAR WOULD WORK. VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE IT WAS PURCHASED, AND WE ARE FORCED TO REPLAC...

Mar 26, 2009 Power Train 82,000 mi

WHILE ACCELERATING ONTO THE FREEWAY, THE TRANSMISSION FAILED COMPLETELY. WE WERE FORCED TO COAST OFF OF THE FREEWAY INTO AN ABANDONED WEIGH-STATION. THE TRANSMISSION WAS COMPLETELY INOPERABLE AS NO GEAR WOULD WORK. VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE IT WAS PURCHASED, AND WE ARE FORCED TO REPLAC...

Mar 18, 2009 Wheels 22,000 mi

2004 FORD FREESTAR SEL - ~23000 MILES ON THE VEHICLE I HAVE BEEN HEARING AN INTERMITTENT SQUEALING NOISE COMING FROM THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL. I BROUGHT THE CAR TO THE DEALER FOR REGULAR MAINTENANCE, BUT THEY SAID NOTHING ABOUT THE NOISE. THE NOISE CONTINUED TO GET WORSE. I SEARCHED ON THE INTERN...

Mar 18, 2009 Wheels 22,000 mi

2004 FORD FREESTAR SEL - ~23000 MILES ON THE VEHICLE I HAVE BEEN HEARING AN INTERMITTENT SQUEALING NOISE COMING FROM THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL. I BROUGHT THE CAR TO THE DEALER FOR REGULAR MAINTENANCE, BUT THEY SAID NOTHING ABOUT THE NOISE. THE NOISE CONTINUED TO GET WORSE. I SEARCHED ON THE INTERN...

Mar 16, 2009 Power Train 38,000 mi

VAN HAD 38,000 MILES AT TIME OF INCIDENT. TRAVELING ON VACATION WITH FAMILY AND HAD BEEN DRIVING NON-STOP FOR ABOUT FIVE HOURS. WEATHER WAS COOL AND DRY, NIGHT TIME, AND CRUISE SET ON 65 MPH. DROPPED OUT OF OVERDRIVE TO PASS A VEHICLE AND TRANSMISSION FELT LIKE IT SLIPPED INTO NEUTRAL. COASTED TO ST...

Mar 16, 2009 Power Train 70,000 mi

THIS IS THE SECOND TIME IN TWO YEARS THAT THE TRANSMISSION HAS INEXPLICABLY GONE OUT IN MY 2004 FORD FREESTAR VAN. THIS TIME IT HAD BEEN PARKED OVERNIGHT IN MY DRIVEWAY AND MY WIFE STARTED IT AND TRIED TO LEAVE FOR WORK AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ENGAGE ANY FORWARD OR REVERSE GEARS WHEN MOVING GEAR S...

Mar 16, 2009 Power Train 70,000 mi

TRANSMISSION DIES WITH NO WARNINGS AT LESS THAN 70,000 MILES. *TR

Mar 16, 2009 Power Train 38,000 mi

VAN HAD 38,000 MILES AT TIME OF INCIDENT. TRAVELING ON VACATION WITH FAMILY AND HAD BEEN DRIVING NON-STOP FOR ABOUT FIVE HOURS. WEATHER WAS COOL AND DRY, NIGHT TIME, AND CRUISE SET ON 65 MPH. DROPPED OUT OF OVERDRIVE TO PASS A VEHICLE AND TRANSMISSION FELT LIKE IT SLIPPED INTO NEUTRAL. COASTED TO ST...

Mar 16, 2009 Power Train 70,000 mi

THIS IS THE SECOND TIME IN TWO YEARS THAT THE TRANSMISSION HAS INEXPLICABLY GONE OUT IN MY 2004 FORD FREESTAR VAN. THIS TIME IT HAD BEEN PARKED OVERNIGHT IN MY DRIVEWAY AND MY WIFE STARTED IT AND TRIED TO LEAVE FOR WORK AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ENGAGE ANY FORWARD OR REVERSE GEARS WHEN MOVING GEAR S...

Mar 16, 2009 Power Train 70,000 mi

TRANSMISSION DIES WITH NO WARNINGS AT LESS THAN 70,000 MILES. *TR

Mar 12, 2009 Power Train 100,309 mi

ON 3/12/09 MY WIFE WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT ON HER. 100,309 MILES, 1,000 MILES OUT OF WARRANTY. DIDN'T GET IT FIXED YET BECAUSE IT HAPPENED TODAY AND I AM TRYING TO FIGURE OUT WHERE TO GET THE MONEY. *TR

Mar 12, 2009 Power Train 100,309 mi

ON 3/12/09 MY WIFE WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT ON HER. 100,309 MILES, 1,000 MILES OUT OF WARRANTY. DIDN'T GET IT FIXED YET BECAUSE IT HAPPENED TODAY AND I AM TRYING TO FIGURE OUT WHERE TO GET THE MONEY. *TR

Mar 10, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I PURCHASED A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WITHIN 1 YEAR AFTER PURCHASE, I HEARD GRINDING NOISES FROM THE REAR BRAKES. THE BRAKES WOULD ALSO "SQUEAL" WHILE I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. IN 2007, I HAD THE REAR ROTORS REPLACED BY A DEALSHIP BECAUSE OF GOUGING AND PITTING THAT THEY FELT WAS NOT NORMAL WEAR A...

Mar 10, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I PURCHASED A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WITHIN 1 YEAR AFTER PURCHASE, I HEARD GRINDING NOISES FROM THE REAR BRAKES. THE BRAKES WOULD ALSO "SQUEAL" WHILE I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. IN 2007, I HAD THE REAR ROTORS REPLACED BY A DEALSHIP BECAUSE OF GOUGING AND PITTING THAT THEY FELT WAS NOT NORMAL WEAR A...

Mar 6, 2009 Power Train 61,121 mi

THERE WERE NO PRIOR EVENTS LEADING UP TO THIS FAILURE, IT JUST HAPPENED OUT OF NO WHERE. NO SIGNS OF FAILURE OR NO WARNING SIGNALS INDICATING THIS MALFUNCTION. I OWN A 2004 FORD FREESTAR WITH 61,121 MILES ON IT AND I PURCHASED AN EXTENDED WARRANTY ON IT. MY WARRANTY EXPIRED AT 60,00 MILES. MY TRA...

Mar 6, 2009 Power Train 61,121 mi

THERE WERE NO PRIOR EVENTS LEADING UP TO THIS FAILURE, IT JUST HAPPENED OUT OF NO WHERE. NO SIGNS OF FAILURE OR NO WARNING SIGNALS INDICATING THIS MALFUNCTION. I OWN A 2004 FORD FREESTAR WITH 61,121 MILES ON IT AND I PURCHASED AN EXTENDED WARRANTY ON IT. MY WARRANTY EXPIRED AT 60,00 MILES. MY TRA...

Mar 5, 2009 Steering 80,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 35-40 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE CONTACT HEARD A NOISE COMING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR INSPECTION AND THEY STATED THAT POWER STEERING...

Mar 5, 2009 Steering 80,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 35-40 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE CONTACT HEARD A NOISE COMING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR INSPECTION AND THEY STATED THAT POWER STEERING...

Mar 4, 2009 Power Train 61,000 mi

PURCHASED A 2004 FORD FREESTAR (MY FATHER IS RETIRED FROM FORD SO WE HAVE ALWAYS OWNED FORDS) SO I WAS THRILLED TO BE ABLE TO PURCHASE ANOTHER FORD. I HAVE FOUR DOGS AND GO TO DOG SHOWS, SO THE FREESTAR WOULD (AT LEAST I HOPED) SERVE MY TRAVELING NEEDS. WELL, I ONLY HAD THE VAN FOR A YEAR AND STAR...

Mar 4, 2009 Power Train 61,000 mi

PURCHASED A 2004 FORD FREESTAR (MY FATHER IS RETIRED FROM FORD SO WE HAVE ALWAYS OWNED FORDS) SO I WAS THRILLED TO BE ABLE TO PURCHASE ANOTHER FORD. I HAVE FOUR DOGS AND GO TO DOG SHOWS, SO THE FREESTAR WOULD (AT LEAST I HOPED) SERVE MY TRAVELING NEEDS. WELL, I ONLY HAD THE VAN FOR A YEAR AND STAR...

Mar 3, 2009 Visibility 18,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE THE ENGINE WAS RUNNING, THE CONTACT OPENED THE REAR PASSENGER SLIDING DOOR AND THE GLASS SHATTERED INTO PIECES. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. HE WILL TAKE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE CURRENT AND FA...

Mar 3, 2009 Visibility 18,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE THE ENGINE WAS RUNNING, THE CONTACT OPENED THE REAR PASSENGER SLIDING DOOR AND THE GLASS SHATTERED INTO PIECES. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. HE WILL TAKE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE CURRENT AND FA...

Mar 2, 2009 Power Train 52,000 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILURE IN VEHICLE WITH ONLY 52K MILES. VEHICLE IS OUT OF WARRANTY. HAD TO HAVE THE TRANSMISSION REPLACED TO REPAIR THE PROBLEM. *TR

Mar 2, 2009 Power Train 52,000 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILURE IN VEHICLE WITH ONLY 52K MILES. VEHICLE IS OUT OF WARRANTY. HAD TO HAVE THE TRANSMISSION REPLACED TO REPAIR THE PROBLEM. *TR

Feb 26, 2009 Power Train 69,000 mi

LEAVING WORK ONE EVENING PUT THE CAR IN REVERSE BACKED UP, PUT THE CAR IN DRIVE AND NO MOVEMENT. THE VAN SOUNDED LIKE IT WAS IN NEUTRAL. TRIED REVERSE AGAIN, NO MOVEMENT. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS ON, NO NOISES PRIOR, IT JUST QUIT! THE VAN HAS 69,000 AND WAS PURCHASED AS A CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED VEH...

Feb 26, 2009 Power Train 69,000 mi

LEAVING WORK ONE EVENING PUT THE CAR IN REVERSE BACKED UP, PUT THE CAR IN DRIVE AND NO MOVEMENT. THE VAN SOUNDED LIKE IT WAS IN NEUTRAL. TRIED REVERSE AGAIN, NO MOVEMENT. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS ON, NO NOISES PRIOR, IT JUST QUIT! THE VAN HAS 69,000 AND WAS PURCHASED AS A CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED VEH...

Feb 25, 2009 Power Train 77,938 mi

I HAVE A 2004 FORD FREESTAR THAT HAS 77,938MILES ON IT AND THE TORQUE CONVERTER WENT CAUSING THIRD GEAR TO BURN UP IN THE TRANSMISSION. IT COST ME 1600.00. *TR

Feb 25, 2009 Power Train 77,938 mi

I HAVE A 2004 FORD FREESTAR THAT HAS 77,938MILES ON IT AND THE TORQUE CONVERTER WENT CAUSING THIRD GEAR TO BURN UP IN THE TRANSMISSION. IT COST ME 1600.00. *TR

Feb 20, 2009 Power Train 58,000 mi

MY 2004 FORD FREESTAR HAD THE TRANSMISSION/TORQUE CONVERTOR GO OUT AT 58,000 MILES, COSTING A LOT OF MONEY. *TR

Feb 20, 2009 Power Train 58,000 mi

MY 2004 FORD FREESTAR HAD THE TRANSMISSION/TORQUE CONVERTOR GO OUT AT 58,000 MILES, COSTING A LOT OF MONEY. *TR

Feb 16, 2009 Power Train 79,915 mi

DRIVING 2004 FORD FREESTAR TRANSMISSION SUDDENLY AND WITHOUT WARNING FAILED, LEAVING THE CAR DISABLED. TRANSMISSION WILL NEED TO BE REPLACED AT COST OF OVER $2,000. *TR

Feb 16, 2009 Power Train 79,915 mi

DRIVING 2004 FORD FREESTAR TRANSMISSION SUDDENLY AND WITHOUT WARNING FAILED, LEAVING THE CAR DISABLED. TRANSMISSION WILL NEED TO BE REPLACED AT COST OF OVER $2,000. *TR

Feb 2, 2009 Power Train 79,000 mi

OWNER OF A 2004 FREESTAR. DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY 65-70 MPH AND WITHOUT WARNING THE CAR WILL NO LONG ACCELERATE. I COASTED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND TRIED TO CALM MY KIDS AFTER WE WERE ALMOST IN AN ACCIDENT. TOWED INTO DEAL AND WE NEED A NEW TRANSMISSION. CAR HAS BEEN REGULARLY SERVICES AND HA...

Feb 2, 2009 Power Train 79,000 mi

OWNER OF A 2004 FREESTAR. DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY 65-70 MPH AND WITHOUT WARNING THE CAR WILL NO LONG ACCELERATE. I COASTED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND TRIED TO CALM MY KIDS AFTER WE WERE ALMOST IN AN ACCIDENT. TOWED INTO DEAL AND WE NEED A NEW TRANSMISSION. CAR HAS BEEN REGULARLY SERVICES AND HA...

Feb 1, 2009 Power Train 74,000 mi

FORD FREESTAR, TRANSMISSION, WHILE DRIVING HOME TURNING CORNER AND MOTOR REVVED BUT VEHICLE STOPPED MOVING FORWARD, NO WARNING NOTHING, WHEN THIS HAPPENS AND A CAR IS FOLLOWING NO TAIL LIGHTS WILL COME ON AND A REAR END COLLISION IS A TOTAL POSSIBILITY. THIS HAPPENED 1000 MILES PAST MY EXTENDED WAR...

Feb 1, 2009 Power Train 74,000 mi

FORD FREESTAR, TRANSMISSION, WHILE DRIVING HOME TURNING CORNER AND MOTOR REVVED BUT VEHICLE STOPPED MOVING FORWARD, NO WARNING NOTHING, WHEN THIS HAPPENS AND A CAR IS FOLLOWING NO TAIL LIGHTS WILL COME ON AND A REAR END COLLISION IS A TOTAL POSSIBILITY. THIS HAPPENED 1000 MILES PAST MY EXTENDED WAR...

Jan 23, 2009 Power Train 53,000 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILURE - 2004 FORD FREESTAR WITH 53,000 MILES - TRANSMISSION FAILED WITH NO PRIOR INDICATION OF A PROBLEM - THE VEHICLE IS IN OTHERWISE EXCELLENT CONDITION WITH NO EXCESSIVE ROAD WEAR (ONE DRIVER) EXCELLENT MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE. I'M LEAD T BELIEVE THAT FORD MOTOR COMPANY IS AWARE OF EA...

Jan 23, 2009 Power Train 53,000 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILURE - 2004 FORD FREESTAR WITH 53,000 MILES - TRANSMISSION FAILED WITH NO PRIOR INDICATION OF A PROBLEM - THE VEHICLE IS IN OTHERWISE EXCELLENT CONDITION WITH NO EXCESSIVE ROAD WEAR (ONE DRIVER) EXCELLENT MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE. I'M LEAD T BELIEVE THAT FORD MOTOR COMPANY IS AWARE OF EA...

Jan 21, 2009 Power Train 66,000 mi

TORQUE CONVERTER WENT BAD AND TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REPLACED. THIS VEHICLE HAS 66,000 MILES AND IS NO LONGER COVERED UNDER FOR WARRANTY. I ALSO HAVE HAS A CONTINUOUS NOISE IN THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL, TRAC LIGHT ALWAYS COME ON AND NO FINDS A PROBLEM, THE REAR DOOR OPENS AT TIMES WHEN THE FRONT DOOR IS...

Jan 21, 2009 Power Train 66,000 mi

TORQUE CONVERTER WENT BAD AND TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REPLACED. THIS VEHICLE HAS 66,000 MILES AND IS NO LONGER COVERED UNDER FOR WARRANTY. I ALSO HAVE HAS A CONTINUOUS NOISE IN THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL, TRAC LIGHT ALWAYS COME ON AND NO FINDS A PROBLEM, THE REAR DOOR OPENS AT TIMES WHEN THE FRONT DOOR IS...

Jan 18, 2009 Power Train 81,800 mi

MY WIFE DRIVES THE VAN. NO LONG DISTANCE DRIVING. SHE WAS GOING TO PICK UP OUR SON FROM SCHOOL WHEN THE TRANSMISSION COMPLETELY FAILED. NO WARNING, NO SLIPPAGE OR SQUEALING. JUST STOPPED WORKING. AS A RESULT I HAD TO HAVE THE CAR TOWED FROM THE MIDDLE OF THE STREET. I ALSO HAD TO INTERRUPT A FAMILY ...

Jan 18, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHEN FILLING VAN WITH GASOLINE, GAS SHOT BACK OUT, HITTING PERSON IN FACE AND ARMS. *TR

Jan 18, 2009 Power Train 81,800 mi

MY WIFE DRIVES THE VAN. NO LONG DISTANCE DRIVING. SHE WAS GOING TO PICK UP OUR SON FROM SCHOOL WHEN THE TRANSMISSION COMPLETELY FAILED. NO WARNING, NO SLIPPAGE OR SQUEALING. JUST STOPPED WORKING. AS A RESULT I HAD TO HAVE THE CAR TOWED FROM THE MIDDLE OF THE STREET. I ALSO HAD TO INTERRUPT A FAMILY ...

Jan 18, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHEN FILLING VAN WITH GASOLINE, GAS SHOT BACK OUT, HITTING PERSON IN FACE AND ARMS. *TR

Jan 15, 2009 Power Train 65,000 mi

AT APPROX. 60K MILES, WHILE DRIVING AT STEADY SPEEDS BETWEEN 40-45MPH AND 55-65 MPH, THE ENGINE WILL STUTTER/HESITATE FOR LESS THAN A SECOND. THE OCCURS AT RANDOM BUT SEEMS TO BE INCREASING IN FREQUENCY AND INTENSITY LATELY. FROM THE HUNDREDS OF COMPLAINTS, THE MOST LOGICAL IN MY VIEW ARE A FAILED...

Jan 15, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 65,000 mi

AT APPROX. 60K MILES, WHILE DRIVING AT STEADY SPEEDS BETWEEN 40-45MPH AND 55-65 MPH, THE ENGINE WILL STUTTER/HESITATE FOR LESS THAN A SECOND. THE OCCURS AT RANDOM BUT SEEMS TO BE INCREASING IN FREQUENCY AND INTENSITY LATELY. FROM THE HUNDREDS OF COMPLAINTS, THE MOST LOGICAL IN MY VIEW ARE A FAILED...

Jan 15, 2009 Power Train 65,000 mi

AT APPROX. 60K MILES, WHILE DRIVING AT STEADY SPEEDS BETWEEN 40-45MPH AND 55-65 MPH, THE ENGINE WILL STUTTER/HESITATE FOR LESS THAN A SECOND. THE OCCURS AT RANDOM BUT SEEMS TO BE INCREASING IN FREQUENCY AND INTENSITY LATELY. FROM THE HUNDREDS OF COMPLAINTS, THE MOST LOGICAL IN MY VIEW ARE A FAILED...

Jan 15, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 65,000 mi

AT APPROX. 60K MILES, WHILE DRIVING AT STEADY SPEEDS BETWEEN 40-45MPH AND 55-65 MPH, THE ENGINE WILL STUTTER/HESITATE FOR LESS THAN A SECOND. THE OCCURS AT RANDOM BUT SEEMS TO BE INCREASING IN FREQUENCY AND INTENSITY LATELY. FROM THE HUNDREDS OF COMPLAINTS, THE MOST LOGICAL IN MY VIEW ARE A FAILED...

Jan 14, 2009 Exterior Lighting 250 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STARTED THE IGNITION AND PLACED THE GEAR SHIFTER INTO DRIVE. THE ENGINE BEGAN TO REV AND THE TRANSMISSION IMMEDIATELY LOCKED UP. THE CONTACT HAD TO MAKE SEVERAL ATTEMPTS BEFORE THE VEHICLE WOULD OPERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED...

Jan 14, 2009 Electrical System 250 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STARTED THE IGNITION AND PLACED THE GEAR SHIFTER INTO DRIVE. THE ENGINE BEGAN TO REV AND THE TRANSMISSION IMMEDIATELY LOCKED UP. THE CONTACT HAD TO MAKE SEVERAL ATTEMPTS BEFORE THE VEHICLE WOULD OPERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED...

Jan 14, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 250 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STARTED THE IGNITION AND PLACED THE GEAR SHIFTER INTO DRIVE. THE ENGINE BEGAN TO REV AND THE TRANSMISSION IMMEDIATELY LOCKED UP. THE CONTACT HAD TO MAKE SEVERAL ATTEMPTS BEFORE THE VEHICLE WOULD OPERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED...

Jan 14, 2009 Power Train 250 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STARTED THE IGNITION AND PLACED THE GEAR SHIFTER INTO DRIVE. THE ENGINE BEGAN TO REV AND THE TRANSMISSION IMMEDIATELY LOCKED UP. THE CONTACT HAD TO MAKE SEVERAL ATTEMPTS BEFORE THE VEHICLE WOULD OPERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED...

Jan 14, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 250 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STARTED THE IGNITION AND PLACED THE GEAR SHIFTER INTO DRIVE. THE ENGINE BEGAN TO REV AND THE TRANSMISSION IMMEDIATELY LOCKED UP. THE CONTACT HAD TO MAKE SEVERAL ATTEMPTS BEFORE THE VEHICLE WOULD OPERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED...

Jan 14, 2009 Exterior Lighting 250 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STARTED THE IGNITION AND PLACED THE GEAR SHIFTER INTO DRIVE. THE ENGINE BEGAN TO REV AND THE TRANSMISSION IMMEDIATELY LOCKED UP. THE CONTACT HAD TO MAKE SEVERAL ATTEMPTS BEFORE THE VEHICLE WOULD OPERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED...

Jan 14, 2009 Electrical System 250 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STARTED THE IGNITION AND PLACED THE GEAR SHIFTER INTO DRIVE. THE ENGINE BEGAN TO REV AND THE TRANSMISSION IMMEDIATELY LOCKED UP. THE CONTACT HAD TO MAKE SEVERAL ATTEMPTS BEFORE THE VEHICLE WOULD OPERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED...

Jan 14, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 250 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STARTED THE IGNITION AND PLACED THE GEAR SHIFTER INTO DRIVE. THE ENGINE BEGAN TO REV AND THE TRANSMISSION IMMEDIATELY LOCKED UP. THE CONTACT HAD TO MAKE SEVERAL ATTEMPTS BEFORE THE VEHICLE WOULD OPERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED...

Jan 14, 2009 Power Train 250 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STARTED THE IGNITION AND PLACED THE GEAR SHIFTER INTO DRIVE. THE ENGINE BEGAN TO REV AND THE TRANSMISSION IMMEDIATELY LOCKED UP. THE CONTACT HAD TO MAKE SEVERAL ATTEMPTS BEFORE THE VEHICLE WOULD OPERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED...

Jan 14, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 250 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STARTED THE IGNITION AND PLACED THE GEAR SHIFTER INTO DRIVE. THE ENGINE BEGAN TO REV AND THE TRANSMISSION IMMEDIATELY LOCKED UP. THE CONTACT HAD TO MAKE SEVERAL ATTEMPTS BEFORE THE VEHICLE WOULD OPERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED...

Jan 8, 2009 Power Train 42,464 mi

2004 FORD FREESTAR MINI-VAN ON 12/31/2008, I WAS DRIVING ABOUT 45 MPH AND THE TRANSMISSION QUIT, RPMS WENT VERY HIGH, SINCE I WAS PRESSING THE GAS PEDAL. OF COURSE IT WAS NEW YEARS EVE, SO IT COULD NOT BE LOOKED AT UNTIL JAN 2, 2008. I ONLY HAD ABOUT 42,000 MILES, SO NOT MUCH PASSED THE WARRANTY....

Jan 8, 2009 Power Train 42,464 mi

2004 FORD FREESTAR MINI-VAN ON 12/31/2008, I WAS DRIVING ABOUT 45 MPH AND THE TRANSMISSION QUIT, RPMS WENT VERY HIGH, SINCE I WAS PRESSING THE GAS PEDAL. OF COURSE IT WAS NEW YEARS EVE, SO IT COULD NOT BE LOOKED AT UNTIL JAN 2, 2008. I ONLY HAD ABOUT 42,000 MILES, SO NOT MUCH PASSED THE WARRANTY....

Jan 5, 2009 Power Train 72,000 mi

MY WIFE WAS DRIVING. SHE WAS BRAKING AROUND A SLIGHT TURN. WHEN SHE WENT TO PRESS THE GAS PEDAL TO CONTINUE MOVING FORWARD NOTHING HAPPENED. SHE COULD NO LONGER GO FORWARD. THIS OCCURRED WITH NO WARNING. THANKFULLY SHE WAS NOT CROSSING AN INTERSECTION. SHE HAD BOTH OF OUR CHILDREN IN THE VEHIC...

Jan 5, 2009 Power Train 72,000 mi

MY WIFE WAS DRIVING. SHE WAS BRAKING AROUND A SLIGHT TURN. WHEN SHE WENT TO PRESS THE GAS PEDAL TO CONTINUE MOVING FORWARD NOTHING HAPPENED. SHE COULD NO LONGER GO FORWARD. THIS OCCURRED WITH NO WARNING. THANKFULLY SHE WAS NOT CROSSING AN INTERSECTION. SHE HAD BOTH OF OUR CHILDREN IN THE VEHIC...

Jan 4, 2009 Power Train 79,975 mi

WHILE DRIVING OFF THE INTERSTATE ONTO AN EXIT RAMP, THE TRANSMISSION STOPPED WORKING. THE ENGINE REVVED AS I CAME TO THE STOP SIGN, AND WHEN I TRIED TO GO AGAIN, THE VAN WOULD NOT MOVE. IT ACTED LIKE IT WAS IN NEUTRAL -- IT WOULD NOT GO EITHER FORWARD OR BACK. A TOW TRUCK WAS CALLED AND THE VEHIC...

Jan 4, 2009 Power Train 79,975 mi

WHILE DRIVING OFF THE INTERSTATE ONTO AN EXIT RAMP, THE TRANSMISSION STOPPED WORKING. THE ENGINE REVVED AS I CAME TO THE STOP SIGN, AND WHEN I TRIED TO GO AGAIN, THE VAN WOULD NOT MOVE. IT ACTED LIKE IT WAS IN NEUTRAL -- IT WOULD NOT GO EITHER FORWARD OR BACK. A TOW TRUCK WAS CALLED AND THE VEHIC...

Jan 3, 2009 Power Train 59,500 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE, MY 2004 FORD FREESTAR HAD A COMPLETE AND SUDDEN TRANSMISSION FAILURE. THE RPM'S SHOT UP AND IT COASTED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE VAN WOULD NOT GO INTO ANY GEAR; THE ENGINE WOULD JUST REV. THERE WAS NO PRE-WARNING OF THE PROBLEM. *TR

Jan 3, 2009 Power Train 59,500 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE, MY 2004 FORD FREESTAR HAD A COMPLETE AND SUDDEN TRANSMISSION FAILURE. THE RPM'S SHOT UP AND IT COASTED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE VAN WOULD NOT GO INTO ANY GEAR; THE ENGINE WOULD JUST REV. THERE WAS NO PRE-WARNING OF THE PROBLEM. *TR

Jan 2, 2009 Power Train 62,000 mi

TRANSMISSION WENT OUT ON MY 2004 FORD FREESTYLE. THERE WAS NO WARNING. I WAS ONLY ADULT THE CAR WITH MY THREE CHILDREN AND THE CAR STOPPED ON THE HIGHWAY. *TR

Jan 2, 2009 Power Train 62,000 mi

TRANSMISSION WENT OUT ON MY 2004 FORD FREESTYLE. THERE WAS NO WARNING. I WAS ONLY ADULT THE CAR WITH MY THREE CHILDREN AND THE CAR STOPPED ON THE HIGHWAY. *TR

Jan 1, 2009 Power Train 72,000 mi

WHILE PARKING MY 2004 FORD FREESTAR MY TRANSMISSION WENT OUT WITHOUT WARNING, I WAS IN BUSY DOWNTOWN TRAFFIC AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT MOVE, THIS PUT ME IN A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION OF HAVING TO PUSH MY VAN ON A BUSY ROAD. IT WAS LATER TOWED AND NOW WE ARE IN NEED OF A TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT. *T...

Jan 1, 2009 Power Train 72,000 mi

WHILE PARKING MY 2004 FORD FREESTAR MY TRANSMISSION WENT OUT WITHOUT WARNING, I WAS IN BUSY DOWNTOWN TRAFFIC AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT MOVE, THIS PUT ME IN A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION OF HAVING TO PUSH MY VAN ON A BUSY ROAD. IT WAS LATER TOWED AND NOW WE ARE IN NEED OF A TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT. *T...

Dec 31, 2008 Power Train 69,645 mi

ON CHRISTMAS, MY HUSBAND, 3 YEAR OLD AND I WERE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY TO VISIT FAMILY AN HOUR AWAY. 20 MINUTES INTO THE TRIP WE DECIDED TO STOP AT A GAS STATION TO GET A SNACK FOR MY SON, BUT ONCE WE PULLED OFF WE REALIZED IT WAS CLOSED. WHILE HEADING FOR THE DRIVE TO GET BACK TO THE HIGHWAY, THE...

Dec 31, 2008 Power Train 69,645 mi

ON CHRISTMAS, MY HUSBAND, 3 YEAR OLD AND I WERE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY TO VISIT FAMILY AN HOUR AWAY. 20 MINUTES INTO THE TRIP WE DECIDED TO STOP AT A GAS STATION TO GET A SNACK FOR MY SON, BUT ONCE WE PULLED OFF WE REALIZED IT WAS CLOSED. WHILE HEADING FOR THE DRIVE TO GET BACK TO THE HIGHWAY, THE...

Dec 30, 2008 Power Train 66,000 mi

WHILE TRAVELING IN OUR 2004 FORD FREESTAR MINIVAN AT 70 MPH THIS PAST SUNDAY ON I-95 N IN VIRGINIA, THE TRANSMISSION COMPLETELY LET GO WITH NO WARNING. VEHICLE MILEAGE IS 66K. WE WERE 1 HOUR INTO DAY 2 OF OUR RETURN HOME TO BOSTON AFTER SPENDING CHRISTMAS WEEK WITH RELATIVES IN FLORIDA. WE WERE ON F...

Dec 30, 2008 Power Train 66,000 mi

WHILE TRAVELING IN OUR 2004 FORD FREESTAR MINIVAN AT 70 MPH THIS PAST SUNDAY ON I-95 N IN VIRGINIA, THE TRANSMISSION COMPLETELY LET GO WITH NO WARNING. VEHICLE MILEAGE IS 66K. WE WERE 1 HOUR INTO DAY 2 OF OUR RETURN HOME TO BOSTON AFTER SPENDING CHRISTMAS WEEK WITH RELATIVES IN FLORIDA. WE WERE ON F...

Dec 26, 2008 Power Train 40,175 mi

WIFE WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE, WITH NO WARNING THE TRANSMISSION STOPPED WORKING .THIS REQUIRED A REBUILT DONE COSTING $2,100 ..OUT OF WARRANTY AT 41,000 MILES. *TR

Dec 26, 2008 Power Train 40,175 mi

WIFE WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE, WITH NO WARNING THE TRANSMISSION STOPPED WORKING .THIS REQUIRED A REBUILT DONE COSTING $2,100 ..OUT OF WARRANTY AT 41,000 MILES. *TR

Dec 22, 2008 Power Train 80,000 mi

MY 7 YEAR OLD AND I PULLED OUT OF A GROCERY STORE PARKING LOT ONTO A BUSY ROAD AND THE TRANSMISSION COMPLETELY DIED WITH NO WARNING. UP TO THIS POINT HAD NO TROUBLE. I WAS ABLE TO QUICKLY COAST US INTO THE TURNING LANE BEFORE BEING HIT FROM BEHIND. THE REPAIR WORK HAS NOT BEEN COMPLETED AT THIS T...

Dec 22, 2008 Power Train 64,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE LUNGED INTO GEAR AND THEN STOPPED. THE VEHICLE SOUNDS AS IF IT IS IN NEUTRAL WHEN ATTEMPTING TO CHANGE GEARS. THE FAILURE OCCURS WITH ANY GEAR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A REPAIR SHOP AND THEY STATED THAT A NEW TRANSMISSI...

Dec 22, 2008 Power Train 80,000 mi

MY 7 YEAR OLD AND I PULLED OUT OF A GROCERY STORE PARKING LOT ONTO A BUSY ROAD AND THE TRANSMISSION COMPLETELY DIED WITH NO WARNING. UP TO THIS POINT HAD NO TROUBLE. I WAS ABLE TO QUICKLY COAST US INTO THE TURNING LANE BEFORE BEING HIT FROM BEHIND. THE REPAIR WORK HAS NOT BEEN COMPLETED AT THIS T...

Dec 22, 2008 Power Train 64,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE LUNGED INTO GEAR AND THEN STOPPED. THE VEHICLE SOUNDS AS IF IT IS IN NEUTRAL WHEN ATTEMPTING TO CHANGE GEARS. THE FAILURE OCCURS WITH ANY GEAR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A REPAIR SHOP AND THEY STATED THAT A NEW TRANSMISSI...

Dec 20, 2008 Power Train 87,500 mi

OUR 2004 FORD FREESTAR TRANSMISSION JUST STOPPED, AS IF IT WERE IN NEUTRAL, AS WE DROVE. *TR

Dec 20, 2008 Power Train 87,500 mi

OUR 2004 FORD FREESTAR TRANSMISSION JUST STOPPED, AS IF IT WERE IN NEUTRAL, AS WE DROVE. *TR

Dec 19, 2008 Power Train 44,000 mi

WE OWN A 2004 FREESTAR THAT HAS HAD THE TRANSMISSION REPLACED IN FEB 2008 WITH LESS THAN 43,000 MILES ON IT. IN JULY 2008 WE SPEND $450 ON REPAIRING PART OF THE BREAKING SYSTEM, AND THIS WEEK THE VAN WOULD NOT GO INTO REVERSE AND DID NOT HAVE ANY PULL TO IT WHEN IT FINALLY DID AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS...

Dec 19, 2008 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 44,000 mi

WE OWN A 2004 FREESTAR THAT HAS HAD THE TRANSMISSION REPLACED IN FEB 2008 WITH LESS THAN 43,000 MILES ON IT. IN JULY 2008 WE SPEND $450 ON REPAIRING PART OF THE BREAKING SYSTEM, AND THIS WEEK THE VAN WOULD NOT GO INTO REVERSE AND DID NOT HAVE ANY PULL TO IT WHEN IT FINALLY DID AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS...

Dec 19, 2008 Electrical System 44,000 mi

WE OWN A 2004 FREESTAR THAT HAS HAD THE TRANSMISSION REPLACED IN FEB 2008 WITH LESS THAN 43,000 MILES ON IT. IN JULY 2008 WE SPEND $450 ON REPAIRING PART OF THE BREAKING SYSTEM, AND THIS WEEK THE VAN WOULD NOT GO INTO REVERSE AND DID NOT HAVE ANY PULL TO IT WHEN IT FINALLY DID AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS...

Dec 19, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 44,000 mi

WE OWN A 2004 FREESTAR THAT HAS HAD THE TRANSMISSION REPLACED IN FEB 2008 WITH LESS THAN 43,000 MILES ON IT. IN JULY 2008 WE SPEND $450 ON REPAIRING PART OF THE BREAKING SYSTEM, AND THIS WEEK THE VAN WOULD NOT GO INTO REVERSE AND DID NOT HAVE ANY PULL TO IT WHEN IT FINALLY DID AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS...

Dec 19, 2008 Power Train 44,000 mi

WE OWN A 2004 FREESTAR THAT HAS HAD THE TRANSMISSION REPLACED IN FEB 2008 WITH LESS THAN 43,000 MILES ON IT. IN JULY 2008 WE SPEND $450 ON REPAIRING PART OF THE BREAKING SYSTEM, AND THIS WEEK THE VAN WOULD NOT GO INTO REVERSE AND DID NOT HAVE ANY PULL TO IT WHEN IT FINALLY DID AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS...

Dec 19, 2008 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 44,000 mi

WE OWN A 2004 FREESTAR THAT HAS HAD THE TRANSMISSION REPLACED IN FEB 2008 WITH LESS THAN 43,000 MILES ON IT. IN JULY 2008 WE SPEND $450 ON REPAIRING PART OF THE BREAKING SYSTEM, AND THIS WEEK THE VAN WOULD NOT GO INTO REVERSE AND DID NOT HAVE ANY PULL TO IT WHEN IT FINALLY DID AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS...

Dec 19, 2008 Electrical System 44,000 mi

WE OWN A 2004 FREESTAR THAT HAS HAD THE TRANSMISSION REPLACED IN FEB 2008 WITH LESS THAN 43,000 MILES ON IT. IN JULY 2008 WE SPEND $450 ON REPAIRING PART OF THE BREAKING SYSTEM, AND THIS WEEK THE VAN WOULD NOT GO INTO REVERSE AND DID NOT HAVE ANY PULL TO IT WHEN IT FINALLY DID AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS...

Dec 19, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 44,000 mi

WE OWN A 2004 FREESTAR THAT HAS HAD THE TRANSMISSION REPLACED IN FEB 2008 WITH LESS THAN 43,000 MILES ON IT. IN JULY 2008 WE SPEND $450 ON REPAIRING PART OF THE BREAKING SYSTEM, AND THIS WEEK THE VAN WOULD NOT GO INTO REVERSE AND DID NOT HAVE ANY PULL TO IT WHEN IT FINALLY DID AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS...

Dec 18, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling

DOES ANYONE READ THESE? MY DAUGHTER POSTED A COMPLAINT OVER A YEAR AGO. I JUST READ THROUGH A NUMBER OF COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE 2004 FORD FREESTAR'S TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. MY SON-IN-LAW PURCHASED THIS VAN FOR MY DAUGHTER FOR MOTHER'S DAY OF 2006 BECAUSE THEY WERE EXPECTING ANOTHER SON AND OUTGROWING TH...

Dec 18, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DOES ANYONE READ THESE? MY DAUGHTER POSTED A COMPLAINT OVER A YEAR AGO. I JUST READ THROUGH A NUMBER OF COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE 2004 FORD FREESTAR'S TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. MY SON-IN-LAW PURCHASED THIS VAN FOR MY DAUGHTER FOR MOTHER'S DAY OF 2006 BECAUSE THEY WERE EXPECTING ANOTHER SON AND OUTGROWING TH...

Dec 18, 2008 Power Train

DOES ANYONE READ THESE? MY DAUGHTER POSTED A COMPLAINT OVER A YEAR AGO. I JUST READ THROUGH A NUMBER OF COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE 2004 FORD FREESTAR'S TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. MY SON-IN-LAW PURCHASED THIS VAN FOR MY DAUGHTER FOR MOTHER'S DAY OF 2006 BECAUSE THEY WERE EXPECTING ANOTHER SON AND OUTGROWING TH...

Dec 18, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling

DOES ANYONE READ THESE? MY DAUGHTER POSTED A COMPLAINT OVER A YEAR AGO. I JUST READ THROUGH A NUMBER OF COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE 2004 FORD FREESTAR'S TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. MY SON-IN-LAW PURCHASED THIS VAN FOR MY DAUGHTER FOR MOTHER'S DAY OF 2006 BECAUSE THEY WERE EXPECTING ANOTHER SON AND OUTGROWING TH...

Dec 18, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DOES ANYONE READ THESE? MY DAUGHTER POSTED A COMPLAINT OVER A YEAR AGO. I JUST READ THROUGH A NUMBER OF COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE 2004 FORD FREESTAR'S TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. MY SON-IN-LAW PURCHASED THIS VAN FOR MY DAUGHTER FOR MOTHER'S DAY OF 2006 BECAUSE THEY WERE EXPECTING ANOTHER SON AND OUTGROWING TH...

Dec 18, 2008 Power Train

DOES ANYONE READ THESE? MY DAUGHTER POSTED A COMPLAINT OVER A YEAR AGO. I JUST READ THROUGH A NUMBER OF COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE 2004 FORD FREESTAR'S TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. MY SON-IN-LAW PURCHASED THIS VAN FOR MY DAUGHTER FOR MOTHER'S DAY OF 2006 BECAUSE THEY WERE EXPECTING ANOTHER SON AND OUTGROWING TH...

Dec 17, 2008 Power Train 60,000 mi

MY VAN STARTED ACTING UP AT ABOUT 60,000 MILES. THE TRANSMISSION SKIPS HEAVILY WHEN DRIVING AND NO ONE CAN FIGURE IT OUT. I'LL BE DRIVING AND ALL OF A SUDDEN IS LIKE JUMPS OR STUTTERS ITS CRAZY. *TR

Dec 17, 2008 Electrical System 100,000 mi

I CAN NOT BELIEVER THE NUMBER OF COMPLAINTS ON THE INTERNET ABOUT THE FORD FREESTAR'S MALFUNCTION! THERE ARE 430 MESSAGES ON EDMUNDS.COM ALONE ON THE ONE SUBJECT, BUT YET NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE ABOUT IT. IF WE WANT THE WORKERS IN THE U.S. CAR INDUSTRY TO HAVE JOBS, THEN THEY SHOULD RESOLVE THE ISSUES...

Dec 17, 2008 Power Train 60,000 mi

MY VAN STARTED ACTING UP AT ABOUT 60,000 MILES. THE TRANSMISSION SKIPS HEAVILY WHEN DRIVING AND NO ONE CAN FIGURE IT OUT. I'LL BE DRIVING AND ALL OF A SUDDEN IS LIKE JUMPS OR STUTTERS ITS CRAZY. *TR

Dec 17, 2008 Electrical System 100,000 mi

I CAN NOT BELIEVER THE NUMBER OF COMPLAINTS ON THE INTERNET ABOUT THE FORD FREESTAR'S MALFUNCTION! THERE ARE 430 MESSAGES ON EDMUNDS.COM ALONE ON THE ONE SUBJECT, BUT YET NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE ABOUT IT. IF WE WANT THE WORKERS IN THE U.S. CAR INDUSTRY TO HAVE JOBS, THEN THEY SHOULD RESOLVE THE ISSUES...

Dec 15, 2008 Power Train 60,000 mi

TRANSMISSION SKIPS OR SLIPS WITH ONLY 60,000 MILES ON VAN. *TR

Dec 15, 2008 Power Train 60,000 mi

TRANSMISSION SKIPS OR SLIPS WITH ONLY 60,000 MILES ON VAN. *TR

Dec 13, 2008 Power Train 95,000 mi

SUDDEN FAILURE OF THE TRANSMISSION ON 2004 FORD FREESTAR AT 70 MPH ON INTERSTATE. NO PRIOR WARNING. TOTAL REPLACEMENT OF TRANSMISSION REQUIRED. VEHICLE HAS 95,000 MILES. *TR

Dec 13, 2008 Power Train 95,000 mi

SUDDEN FAILURE OF THE TRANSMISSION ON 2004 FORD FREESTAR AT 70 MPH ON INTERSTATE. NO PRIOR WARNING. TOTAL REPLACEMENT OF TRANSMISSION REQUIRED. VEHICLE HAS 95,000 MILES. *TR

Dec 12, 2008 Power Train 68,845 mi

1. MY WIFE WAS BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE AND THE VAN WOULD NOT GO BACKWARD OR FOREWORD ANY MORE. 2. THIS FAILURE WAS CATASTROPHIC CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO BE IMMOBILE. FORTUNATELY IT OCCURRED IN A PARKING LOT AND NOT ON THE HIGHWAY IN HEAVY TRAFFIC. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO SHOP WHERE IT WAS D...

Dec 12, 2008 Power Train 39,900 mi

VEHICLE IS ON 4 YEARS OLD WITH LESS THAN 40,000 MILES AND THE TRANSMISSION FAILED WHILE DRIVING. LOST STEERING CONTROL WHILE DRIVING. *TR

Dec 12, 2008 Power Train 68,845 mi

1. MY WIFE WAS BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE AND THE VAN WOULD NOT GO BACKWARD OR FOREWORD ANY MORE. 2. THIS FAILURE WAS CATASTROPHIC CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO BE IMMOBILE. FORTUNATELY IT OCCURRED IN A PARKING LOT AND NOT ON THE HIGHWAY IN HEAVY TRAFFIC. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO SHOP WHERE IT WAS D...

Dec 12, 2008 Power Train 39,900 mi

VEHICLE IS ON 4 YEARS OLD WITH LESS THAN 40,000 MILES AND THE TRANSMISSION FAILED WHILE DRIVING. LOST STEERING CONTROL WHILE DRIVING. *TR

Dec 11, 2008 Power Train 111,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING WITH MY TWO SMALL CHILDREN IN THE CAR AND WAS DOING 60KM AND MY CAR SEEMED TO HAVE LOST IT'S ACCELERATION, SO LUCKY ENOUGH I GOT TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND PUT THE VEHICLE IN PARK AND THEN BACK INTO DRIVE, BUT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT MOVE, THEN I TRIED REVERSE BUT NO MOVEMENT, CAR WAS S...

Dec 11, 2008 Power Train 111,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING WITH MY TWO SMALL CHILDREN IN THE CAR AND WAS DOING 60KM AND MY CAR SEEMED TO HAVE LOST IT'S ACCELERATION, SO LUCKY ENOUGH I GOT TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND PUT THE VEHICLE IN PARK AND THEN BACK INTO DRIVE, BUT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT MOVE, THEN I TRIED REVERSE BUT NO MOVEMENT, CAR WAS S...

Dec 11, 2008 Power Train 111,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING WITH MY TWO SMALL CHILDREN IN THE CAR AND WAS DOING 60KM AND MY CAR SEEMED TO HAVE LOST IT'S ACCELERATION, SO LUCKY ENOUGH I GOT TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND PUT THE VEHICLE IN PARK AND THEN BACK INTO DRIVE, BUT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT MOVE, THEN I TRIED REVERSE BUT NO MOVEMENT, CAR WAS S...

Dec 11, 2008 Power Train 111,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING WITH MY TWO SMALL CHILDREN IN THE CAR AND WAS DOING 60KM AND MY CAR SEEMED TO HAVE LOST IT'S ACCELERATION, SO LUCKY ENOUGH I GOT TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND PUT THE VEHICLE IN PARK AND THEN BACK INTO DRIVE, BUT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT MOVE, THEN I TRIED REVERSE BUT NO MOVEMENT, CAR WAS S...

Dec 10, 2008 Power Train

2004 FORD FREESTAR HAS BEEN IN TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIR 4 TIMES SINCE APRIL 2008 FOR REPAIR. AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM OF HESITATIONS, STALLING AND SLIPPAGE. I HAD ALSO HAD THE CAR IN FOR A TUNEUP AT A PRIVATE SERVICE COMPANY. TWICE WHEN I TOOK IT IN I WAS TOLD THEY COULDN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG. ...

Dec 10, 2008 Power Train

2004 FORD FREESTAR HAS BEEN IN TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIR 4 TIMES SINCE APRIL 2008 FOR REPAIR. AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM OF HESITATIONS, STALLING AND SLIPPAGE. I HAD ALSO HAD THE CAR IN FOR A TUNEUP AT A PRIVATE SERVICE COMPANY. TWICE WHEN I TOOK IT IN I WAS TOLD THEY COULDN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG. ...

Dec 2, 2008 Power Train 87,000 mi

2004 FORD FREESTAR HAD THE TRANSMISSION OVERHEAT MESSAGE ON DASH. NEXT THING I KNOW, NO ACCELERATION. ENGINE SMOKING, LEFT STRANDED ON THANKSGIVING EVE ON I 81 WITH ONLY 87,000 MILES, THIS IS NOT ACCEPTABLE. VAN NEEDS A COMPLETELY NEW TRANSMISSION. *TR

Dec 2, 2008 Power Train 87,000 mi

2004 FORD FREESTAR HAD THE TRANSMISSION OVERHEAT MESSAGE ON DASH. NEXT THING I KNOW, NO ACCELERATION. ENGINE SMOKING, LEFT STRANDED ON THANKSGIVING EVE ON I 81 WITH ONLY 87,000 MILES, THIS IS NOT ACCEPTABLE. VAN NEEDS A COMPLETELY NEW TRANSMISSION. *TR

Nov 28, 2008 Seat Belts Crash 50,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN AT 10 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE IMPACT MOVED HER BODY TO THE RIGHT AND THE SEATBELT UNFASTENED. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT STRUCK THE STEERING WHEEL AND FRACTURED HER RIBS AND VERTEBRAE. THE VEHIC...

Nov 28, 2008 Power Train 75,000 mi

2004 FORD FREESTAR-TRANSMISSION FAILED @ 65 MPH WITHOUT ANY WARNING, JUST QUIT. WE WERE DRIVING ON THE MASS TURNPIKE ( I90 EAST ) @ NIGHT W/ CRUISE CONTROL ON AND SUDDENLY THE CARE REVVED TO 5000 RPM. WE PULLED OVER TO FIND THAT THERE WERE NO GEARS, NO PARKING GEAR, REVERSE OR FORWARD GEARS. DEAL...

Nov 28, 2008 Seat Belts Crash 50,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN AT 10 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE IMPACT MOVED HER BODY TO THE RIGHT AND THE SEATBELT UNFASTENED. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT STRUCK THE STEERING WHEEL AND FRACTURED HER RIBS AND VERTEBRAE. THE VEHIC...

Nov 28, 2008 Power Train 75,000 mi

2004 FORD FREESTAR-TRANSMISSION FAILED @ 65 MPH WITHOUT ANY WARNING, JUST QUIT. WE WERE DRIVING ON THE MASS TURNPIKE ( I90 EAST ) @ NIGHT W/ CRUISE CONTROL ON AND SUDDENLY THE CARE REVVED TO 5000 RPM. WE PULLED OVER TO FIND THAT THERE WERE NO GEARS, NO PARKING GEAR, REVERSE OR FORWARD GEARS. DEAL...

Nov 26, 2008 Power Train 30,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE SPONTANEOUSLY JERKED FORWARD. THE DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE FAILURE OR PROVIDE A REMEDY. MONTHS LATER, WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE RPM'S DRAMATICALLY INCREASED. THE VEHICLE THEN WENT INTO A...

Nov 26, 2008 Power Train 30,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE SPONTANEOUSLY JERKED FORWARD. THE DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE FAILURE OR PROVIDE A REMEDY. MONTHS LATER, WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE RPM'S DRAMATICALLY INCREASED. THE VEHICLE THEN WENT INTO A...

Nov 25, 2008 Power Train 32,000 mi

04 FORD FREESTAR TRANNY WENT OUT AT 32000 MILES. THEN AGAIN AT 69000 MILES. THERE ARE ALMOST 400 PEOPLE WITH THE SAME MINI VAN THAT ARE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. SEE LINK BELOW: HTTP://TOWNHALL-TALK.EDMUNDS.COM/DIRECT/VIEW/.F0FB94A/267. *TR

Nov 25, 2008 Power Train 32,000 mi

04 FORD FREESTAR TRANNY WENT OUT AT 32000 MILES. THEN AGAIN AT 69000 MILES. THERE ARE ALMOST 400 PEOPLE WITH THE SAME MINI VAN THAT ARE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. SEE LINK BELOW: HTTP://TOWNHALL-TALK.EDMUNDS.COM/DIRECT/VIEW/.F0FB94A/267. *TR

Nov 20, 2008 Power Train 69,631 mi

MY WIFE HAD JUST TURNED THROUGH A TRAFFIC SIGNAL, AND, WITHOUT WARNING, THE TRANSMISSION COMPLETELY DISENGAGED. FORTUNATELY, SHE WAS ABLE TO COAST OFF OF THE ROAD AND OUT OF TRAFFIC WITHOUT INCIDENT. THE VAN HAD TO BE TOWED TO A TRANSMISSION REPAIR SHOP WHERE WE LEARNED THAT THE CONVERTER HAD TO B...

Nov 20, 2008 Power Train 69,631 mi

MY WIFE HAD JUST TURNED THROUGH A TRAFFIC SIGNAL, AND, WITHOUT WARNING, THE TRANSMISSION COMPLETELY DISENGAGED. FORTUNATELY, SHE WAS ABLE TO COAST OFF OF THE ROAD AND OUT OF TRAFFIC WITHOUT INCIDENT. THE VAN HAD TO BE TOWED TO A TRANSMISSION REPAIR SHOP WHERE WE LEARNED THAT THE CONVERTER HAD TO B...

Nov 19, 2008 Power Train 68,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE VEHICLE HESITATED WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. SUDDENLY, THE TRANSMISSION FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE WAS CALLED TO THE SCENE AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN IN...

Nov 19, 2008 Power Train 68,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE VEHICLE HESITATED WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. SUDDENLY, THE TRANSMISSION FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE WAS CALLED TO THE SCENE AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN IN...

Nov 4, 2008 Power Train 92,000 mi

2004 FREESTAR WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 35-40MPH TRANSMISSION STOPPED WORKING CAN WAS STILL RUNNING BUT WOULD NOT MOVE. LUCKILY WAS ABLE TO PULL TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD SAFELY TALKED TO LOCAL DEALERSHIP WAS QUOTED 3500 TO REPAIR WAS TOLD NEEDED NEW TRANSMISSION. *TR

Nov 4, 2008 Power Train 92,000 mi

2004 FREESTAR WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 35-40MPH TRANSMISSION STOPPED WORKING CAN WAS STILL RUNNING BUT WOULD NOT MOVE. LUCKILY WAS ABLE TO PULL TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD SAFELY TALKED TO LOCAL DEALERSHIP WAS QUOTED 3500 TO REPAIR WAS TOLD NEEDED NEW TRANSMISSION. *TR

Nov 3, 2008 Equipment

THE FACTORY INSTALLED JACK BROKE AT THE HINGES, AND MY VEHICLE FELL ON MY FATHER. *TR UPDATED 07/02/12 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN THE JACK FAILED, IT BENT OUTWARD AT THE HINGES. UPDATED 07/05/12

Nov 3, 2008 Equipment

THE FACTORY INSTALLED JACK BROKE AT THE HINGES, AND MY VEHICLE FELL ON MY FATHER. *TR UPDATED 07/02/12 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN THE JACK FAILED, IT BENT OUTWARD AT THE HINGES. UPDATED 07/05/12

Oct 27, 2008 Power Train 80,000 mi

2004 FORD FREESTAR.........SPLINES ON TRANSMISSION SHATTERED AND RUINED TRANSMISSION...FORD MADE ME SO ANGRY WITH "NON-RESPONSE" I HAD LOCAL SHOP FIX IT. I WOULD NOT PAY FORD ANY $$$$ FOR ANYTHING....VAN HAD 80000 MILES ON IT WHEN TRANS WENT OUT.....MANY STORIES ON-LINE WITH SIMILAR ISSUES. *TR

Oct 27, 2008 Power Train 80,000 mi

2004 FORD FREESTAR.........SPLINES ON TRANSMISSION SHATTERED AND RUINED TRANSMISSION...FORD MADE ME SO ANGRY WITH "NON-RESPONSE" I HAD LOCAL SHOP FIX IT. I WOULD NOT PAY FORD ANY $$$$ FOR ANYTHING....VAN HAD 80000 MILES ON IT WHEN TRANS WENT OUT.....MANY STORIES ON-LINE WITH SIMILAR ISSUES. *TR

Oct 25, 2008 Power Train 75,000 mi

MY TRANSMISSION WENT OUT ON MY VAN WITHOUT WARNING OR NOTICE AND I HAD TO FIGHT TRAFFIC REALLY BUSY TRAFFIC WITH MY KIDS AND GRANDKIDS IN THE CAR AROUND 1:30 AM. THIS SHOULDN'T HAVE HAPPENED AND IT DID. WHY NO WARNING AND WHY ALL OF A SUDDEN DID IT QUIT. THIS IS A RECALL PROBLEM AND NEEDS TO BE ...

Oct 25, 2008 Power Train 75,000 mi

MY TRANSMISSION WENT OUT ON MY VAN WITHOUT WARNING OR NOTICE AND I HAD TO FIGHT TRAFFIC REALLY BUSY TRAFFIC WITH MY KIDS AND GRANDKIDS IN THE CAR AROUND 1:30 AM. THIS SHOULDN'T HAVE HAPPENED AND IT DID. WHY NO WARNING AND WHY ALL OF A SUDDEN DID IT QUIT. THIS IS A RECALL PROBLEM AND NEEDS TO BE ...

Oct 16, 2008 Power Train 44,000 mi

ON OCTOBER 14TH, 2008 AS MY WIFE AND 4 YR OLD WERE TRAVELING IN I-90 OUTSIDE OF CLEVELAND, THE 2004 FORD FREESTAR SHE WAS DRIVING BEGAN TO SLOW ALTHOUGH THE ENGINE BEGAN TO REV HIGHER. THE CAR EVENTUALLY STOPPED IN THE CENTER LANE OF I-90 AND LUCKILY A PASSERBY STOPPED TO HELP GET THE VEHICLE OFF TH...

Oct 16, 2008 Power Train 106,000 mi

LAST WEEK, IN ORDER TO PREPARE FOR A TRIP AWAY I HAD MY 2004 FORD FREESTAR SERVICED AND GOT NEW TIRES, ETC., AND THEN THE MECHANIC SAID I NEEDED NEW BRAKES AND ROTORS AND SPENT $1,000.00 ON PARTS AND LABOR (INCLUDING THE TIRES). HE SHOWED ME THE ROTORS AND EXPLAINED HOW BAD OF SHAPE THEY WERE IN, T...

Oct 16, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 106,000 mi

LAST WEEK, IN ORDER TO PREPARE FOR A TRIP AWAY I HAD MY 2004 FORD FREESTAR SERVICED AND GOT NEW TIRES, ETC., AND THEN THE MECHANIC SAID I NEEDED NEW BRAKES AND ROTORS AND SPENT $1,000.00 ON PARTS AND LABOR (INCLUDING THE TIRES). HE SHOWED ME THE ROTORS AND EXPLAINED HOW BAD OF SHAPE THEY WERE IN, T...

Oct 16, 2008 Power Train 44,000 mi

ON OCTOBER 14TH, 2008 AS MY WIFE AND 4 YR OLD WERE TRAVELING IN I-90 OUTSIDE OF CLEVELAND, THE 2004 FORD FREESTAR SHE WAS DRIVING BEGAN TO SLOW ALTHOUGH THE ENGINE BEGAN TO REV HIGHER. THE CAR EVENTUALLY STOPPED IN THE CENTER LANE OF I-90 AND LUCKILY A PASSERBY STOPPED TO HELP GET THE VEHICLE OFF TH...

Oct 16, 2008 Power Train 106,000 mi

LAST WEEK, IN ORDER TO PREPARE FOR A TRIP AWAY I HAD MY 2004 FORD FREESTAR SERVICED AND GOT NEW TIRES, ETC., AND THEN THE MECHANIC SAID I NEEDED NEW BRAKES AND ROTORS AND SPENT $1,000.00 ON PARTS AND LABOR (INCLUDING THE TIRES). HE SHOWED ME THE ROTORS AND EXPLAINED HOW BAD OF SHAPE THEY WERE IN, T...

Oct 16, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 106,000 mi

LAST WEEK, IN ORDER TO PREPARE FOR A TRIP AWAY I HAD MY 2004 FORD FREESTAR SERVICED AND GOT NEW TIRES, ETC., AND THEN THE MECHANIC SAID I NEEDED NEW BRAKES AND ROTORS AND SPENT $1,000.00 ON PARTS AND LABOR (INCLUDING THE TIRES). HE SHOWED ME THE ROTORS AND EXPLAINED HOW BAD OF SHAPE THEY WERE IN, T...

Oct 14, 2008 Power Train 79,930 mi

THE TRANSMISSION ON MY '04 FORD FREESTAR FAILED. THE DEALER FIXED IT TELLING ME THAT IT WAS THE TORQUE CONVERTER. THE NEXT DAY WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY THE TACHOMETER STARTED TO BOUNCE AROUND 2000 RPMS AND I COULD FEEL SURGES WHERE THE 'TORQUE CONVERTER WAS NOT CONVERTING.' I RETURNED IT TO MY...

Oct 14, 2008 Power Train 79,930 mi

THE TRANSMISSION ON MY '04 FORD FREESTAR FAILED. THE DEALER FIXED IT TELLING ME THAT IT WAS THE TORQUE CONVERTER. THE NEXT DAY WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY THE TACHOMETER STARTED TO BOUNCE AROUND 2000 RPMS AND I COULD FEEL SURGES WHERE THE 'TORQUE CONVERTER WAS NOT CONVERTING.' I RETURNED IT TO MY...

Oct 8, 2008 Power Train 107,000 mi

MY WIFE WAS DRIVING OUR 2004 FORD FREESTAR SE DOWN A COUNTRY ROAD YESTERDAY. WITHOUT WARNING, THE VEHICLE SLOWED TO A STOP AND WOULD NOT MOVE FORWARD OR REVERSE. THIS IS THE FIRST TIME WE HAVE HAD THIS TROUBLE WITH THE FREESTAR. UPON HAVING THE VEHICLE TOWED TO A MECHANIC, IT WAS LEARNED THAT THE TR...

Oct 8, 2008 Power Train 107,000 mi

MY WIFE WAS DRIVING OUR 2004 FORD FREESTAR SE DOWN A COUNTRY ROAD YESTERDAY. WITHOUT WARNING, THE VEHICLE SLOWED TO A STOP AND WOULD NOT MOVE FORWARD OR REVERSE. THIS IS THE FIRST TIME WE HAVE HAD THIS TROUBLE WITH THE FREESTAR. UPON HAVING THE VEHICLE TOWED TO A MECHANIC, IT WAS LEARNED THAT THE TR...

Oct 6, 2008 Power Train 75,000 mi

THE TRANSMISSION ON MY CAR WENT OUT AT 75000 MILES. I HAD A 100,000 WARRANTY SO I HAD IT TOWED TO THE DEALER. MY WARRANTY COMPANY WOULD NOT PAY FOR THE REPAIRS SINCE I COULD NOT LOCATED MY 30K SERVICE ON THE TRANSMISSION. I HAD JUST MOVED AND SINCE MY PAPERS WHERE NOT AVAILABLE TO ME I TRIED TO CONT...

Oct 6, 2008 Power Train 75,000 mi

THE TRANSMISSION ON MY CAR WENT OUT AT 75000 MILES. I HAD A 100,000 WARRANTY SO I HAD IT TOWED TO THE DEALER. MY WARRANTY COMPANY WOULD NOT PAY FOR THE REPAIRS SINCE I COULD NOT LOCATED MY 30K SERVICE ON THE TRANSMISSION. I HAD JUST MOVED AND SINCE MY PAPERS WHERE NOT AVAILABLE TO ME I TRIED TO CONT...

Sep 26, 2008 Power Train 45,985 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILURE 2004 FORD FREESTAR. *TR

Sep 26, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 50,038 mi

MY FAMILY AND I WERE STOPPED AT A STOP SIGN IN OUR 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WE TURNED LEFT AND ALMOST AT THE SAME INSTANT THE CAR'S ENGINE STARTED A REVVING NOISE AND (LUCKY FOR US) OUT OF THE INTERSECTION THE CAR WOULDN'T GO. WE WERE ALMOST SMASHED BY A TRUCK TURNING THE SAME CORNER. WE HAD THE CAR T...

Sep 26, 2008 Power Train 45,985 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILURE 2004 FORD FREESTAR. *TR

Sep 26, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 50,038 mi

MY FAMILY AND I WERE STOPPED AT A STOP SIGN IN OUR 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WE TURNED LEFT AND ALMOST AT THE SAME INSTANT THE CAR'S ENGINE STARTED A REVVING NOISE AND (LUCKY FOR US) OUT OF THE INTERSECTION THE CAR WOULDN'T GO. WE WERE ALMOST SMASHED BY A TRUCK TURNING THE SAME CORNER. WE HAD THE CAR T...

Sep 25, 2008 Power Train 50,000 mi

FORD FREESTAR 2004, 50K MILES ON IT. JUST STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. TOWED TO DEALERSHIP. DIAGNOSTIC SUGGESTED FAILURE OF THE TORQUE CONVERTER. *TR

Sep 25, 2008 Power Train 50,000 mi

FORD FREESTAR 2004, 50K MILES ON IT. JUST STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. TOWED TO DEALERSHIP. DIAGNOSTIC SUGGESTED FAILURE OF THE TORQUE CONVERTER. *TR

Sep 16, 2008 Tires 55,800 mi

OUR 2004 FORD FREESTAR VAN HAD A TIRE VALVE FAILURE. UPON REPAIR OF THE TIRE, I REQUESTED THE VALVE THAT FAILED TO CHECK FOR THE NUMBERS LISTED ON A WEBSITE NOTIFYING CONSUMERS OF POSSIBLE FAULTY VALVES. I DISCOVERED THAT THE VALVE WAS ONE OF THE NUMBERS, DILL TR413, LISTED AS BEING FAULTY. *TR

Sep 16, 2008 Tires 55,800 mi

OUR 2004 FORD FREESTAR VAN HAD A TIRE VALVE FAILURE. UPON REPAIR OF THE TIRE, I REQUESTED THE VALVE THAT FAILED TO CHECK FOR THE NUMBERS LISTED ON A WEBSITE NOTIFYING CONSUMERS OF POSSIBLE FAULTY VALVES. I DISCOVERED THAT THE VALVE WAS ONE OF THE NUMBERS, DILL TR413, LISTED AS BEING FAULTY. *TR

Sep 12, 2008 Power Train 65,281 mi

WIFE WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD, AND THE VAN QUIT PULLING. LIKE IT WAS PUT INTO NEUTRAL. SHE COASTED TO THE RAILROAD CROSSING BY OUR HOUSE, AND WAS STOPPED BY THE SIGNAL GOING DOWN. THERE THE VAN SAT TILL THE TOW TRUCK CAME. *TR

Sep 12, 2008 Power Train 65,281 mi

WIFE WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD, AND THE VAN QUIT PULLING. LIKE IT WAS PUT INTO NEUTRAL. SHE COASTED TO THE RAILROAD CROSSING BY OUR HOUSE, AND WAS STOPPED BY THE SIGNAL GOING DOWN. THERE THE VAN SAT TILL THE TOW TRUCK CAME. *TR

Sep 10, 2008 Power Train 65,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY 2004 FORD FREESTAR ON I-44 WHEN IT SUDDENLY APPEARED TO BE IN NEUTRAL AND WOULD NOT GO FORWARD OR BACKWARD. A WRECKER WAS CALLED AND THE TRANSMISSION WAS RUINED AND HAS TO BE REPLACED. WE WERE LUCKY TO NOT HAVE BEEN INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT. THE MECHANIC SAID THAT WITH ONLY 65000 M...

Sep 10, 2008 Power Train 65,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY 2004 FORD FREESTAR ON I-44 WHEN IT SUDDENLY APPEARED TO BE IN NEUTRAL AND WOULD NOT GO FORWARD OR BACKWARD. A WRECKER WAS CALLED AND THE TRANSMISSION WAS RUINED AND HAS TO BE REPLACED. WE WERE LUCKY TO NOT HAVE BEEN INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT. THE MECHANIC SAID THAT WITH ONLY 65000 M...

Sep 9, 2008 Power Train

MY HUSBAND AND I ALONG WITH OUR 3 CHILDREN WERE DRIVING HOME FROM VACATION. THE WHOLE RIDE WENT VERY SMOOTHLY NO PROBLEMS NO WARNING LIGHTS NOTHING. WE WERE STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, WHEN THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN MY HUSBAND STARTED GOING ALL OF A SUDDEN THE ENGINE STARTED TO REV AND OUR VAN WOULD NO...

Sep 9, 2008 Power Train

MY HUSBAND AND I ALONG WITH OUR 3 CHILDREN WERE DRIVING HOME FROM VACATION. THE WHOLE RIDE WENT VERY SMOOTHLY NO PROBLEMS NO WARNING LIGHTS NOTHING. WE WERE STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, WHEN THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN MY HUSBAND STARTED GOING ALL OF A SUDDEN THE ENGINE STARTED TO REV AND OUR VAN WOULD NO...

Sep 5, 2008 Power Train

THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE HAS MADE AN INTERMITTENT HIGH-PITCHED WHISTLING SOUND SINCE IT WAS PURCHASED AT 13,000 MILES. AS IT WAS SO INTERMITTENT, I THOUGHT IT WAS SOME UNUSUAL WIND NOISE. I RECENTLY LEARNED (NOW VEHICLE HAS 60,000 MILES) THAT THERE IS A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN (17892) THAT ADDR...

Sep 5, 2008 Power Train

THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE HAS MADE AN INTERMITTENT HIGH-PITCHED WHISTLING SOUND SINCE IT WAS PURCHASED AT 13,000 MILES. AS IT WAS SO INTERMITTENT, I THOUGHT IT WAS SOME UNUSUAL WIND NOISE. I RECENTLY LEARNED (NOW VEHICLE HAS 60,000 MILES) THAT THERE IS A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN (17892) THAT ADDR...

Sep 1, 2008 Power Train 60,444 mi

MY WIFE AND SIX CHILDREN WERE TRAVELING EAST ON I-90 NEARING THE RT. 615 EXIT FOR MENTOR, OHIO WHEN OUR 2004 FORD FREESTAR SUFFERED AN IMMEDIATE AND COMPLETE LOSS OF THE DRIVE TRAIN FUNCTION. FORTUNATELY SHE WAS ABLE TO COAST TO THE SHOULDER WHERE SHE CALLED FOR A TOWTRUCK AND HAD THE VAN DELIVERED ...

Sep 1, 2008 Power Train 60,444 mi

MY WIFE AND SIX CHILDREN WERE TRAVELING EAST ON I-90 NEARING THE RT. 615 EXIT FOR MENTOR, OHIO WHEN OUR 2004 FORD FREESTAR SUFFERED AN IMMEDIATE AND COMPLETE LOSS OF THE DRIVE TRAIN FUNCTION. FORTUNATELY SHE WAS ABLE TO COAST TO THE SHOULDER WHERE SHE CALLED FOR A TOWTRUCK AND HAD THE VAN DELIVERED ...

Aug 23, 2008 Power Train 80,337 mi

OUR FAMILY WAS DRIVING IN OUR CAR WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN THE CAR WENT INTO "NEUTRAL" NO ADVANCE WARNING OR PROBLEMS. THANK THE LORD WE WERE ABLE TO COAST OFF OF THE ROAD WITHOUT INCIDENT AND HAD TO HAVE OUR CAR TOWED TO A TRANSMISSION SPECIALIST. *TR

Aug 23, 2008 Power Train 80,337 mi

OUR FAMILY WAS DRIVING IN OUR CAR WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN THE CAR WENT INTO "NEUTRAL" NO ADVANCE WARNING OR PROBLEMS. THANK THE LORD WE WERE ABLE TO COAST OFF OF THE ROAD WITHOUT INCIDENT AND HAD TO HAVE OUR CAR TOWED TO A TRANSMISSION SPECIALIST. *TR

Aug 21, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 26,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 55-60 MPH, THE THROTTLE BECAME STUCK AND THE CRUISE CONTROL WOULD NOT DISENGAGE. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP. THE CONTACT STRUCK A GUARD RAIL, WHICH CAUSED OVER $5,000 IN DAMAGES. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THAT THIS FAILUR...

Aug 21, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 26,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 55-60 MPH, THE THROTTLE BECAME STUCK AND THE CRUISE CONTROL WOULD NOT DISENGAGE. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP. THE CONTACT STRUCK A GUARD RAIL, WHICH CAUSED OVER $5,000 IN DAMAGES. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THAT THIS FAILUR...

Aug 16, 2008 Power Train 40,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY 2004 FORD FREESTAR ON INTERSTATE 95 IN VIRGINIA WHEN THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CUT OUT. I WAS DRIVING AT 65 MPH AND WAS LUCKY TO GET OFF THE ROAD. I BOUGHT THE VAN USED FROM A FORD DEALER LAST YEAR. IT ONLY HAS 40,000 MILES ON IT. *TR

Aug 16, 2008 Power Train 40,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY 2004 FORD FREESTAR ON INTERSTATE 95 IN VIRGINIA WHEN THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CUT OUT. I WAS DRIVING AT 65 MPH AND WAS LUCKY TO GET OFF THE ROAD. I BOUGHT THE VAN USED FROM A FORD DEALER LAST YEAR. IT ONLY HAS 40,000 MILES ON IT. *TR

Aug 9, 2008 Power Train 67,513 mi

I HAVE A 2004 FORD FREE STAR WITH ONLY 67K MILES ON IT. MY TRANSMISSION SLID OUT OF GEAR ON A BACK COUNTRY ROAD WITH MY 3 YEAR OLD SON. MY MECHANIC SAID THIS WAS KNOWN ISSUE WITH FORD VEHICLES. FROM WHAT I READ ON LINE THERE ARE MULTIPLE OWNERS OF THIS SAME KIND OF VEHICLE WHERE THE TRANSMISSION ...

Aug 9, 2008 Power Train 67,513 mi

I HAVE A 2004 FORD FREE STAR WITH ONLY 67K MILES ON IT. MY TRANSMISSION SLID OUT OF GEAR ON A BACK COUNTRY ROAD WITH MY 3 YEAR OLD SON. MY MECHANIC SAID THIS WAS KNOWN ISSUE WITH FORD VEHICLES. FROM WHAT I READ ON LINE THERE ARE MULTIPLE OWNERS OF THIS SAME KIND OF VEHICLE WHERE THE TRANSMISSION ...

Aug 4, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 52,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE WOULD SPORADICALLY STALL WITHOUT WARNING. USUALLY WHEN THE VEHICLE STALLS, IT TAKES APPROXIMATELY 15- 30 MINUTES TO RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER ON THREE OCCASIONS, BUT THEY FAILURE COULD NOT BE...

Aug 4, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 52,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE WOULD SPORADICALLY STALL WITHOUT WARNING. USUALLY WHEN THE VEHICLE STALLS, IT TAKES APPROXIMATELY 15- 30 MINUTES TO RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER ON THREE OCCASIONS, BUT THEY FAILURE COULD NOT BE...

Aug 1, 2008 Power Train 79,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND WITH NO WARNING OR LIGHTS THE RPM'S JUST WENT NUTS AND THEN THE CAR HAD NO POWER WHEN USING GAS, THE CAR WAS STILL RUNNING BUT DID NOT MOVE, WAS STUCK IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC WITH CHILDREN IN THE CAR. I WAS TOLD THESE CARS DO THIS WITH NO WARNING AND THIS IS JUST NO...

Aug 1, 2008 Power Train 79,000 mi

VERY DANGEROUS. I WAS DRIVING HOME WITH MY KIDS AND MY GRANDKIDS IN THE CAR AND ALL OF A SUDDEN WITH NO WARNING, NO LIGHTS, NO NOTHING, THE CAR RECS INTO HIGH RPM'S AND THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN JUST COASTING HOPING TO NOT CRASH THE VEHICLE. NO POWER, WOW WHAT A MESS. I HAVE READ ALL OF THE FORUMS ON...

Aug 1, 2008 Power Train 79,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND WITH NO WARNING OR LIGHTS THE RPM'S JUST WENT NUTS AND THEN THE CAR HAD NO POWER WHEN USING GAS, THE CAR WAS STILL RUNNING BUT DID NOT MOVE, WAS STUCK IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC WITH CHILDREN IN THE CAR. I WAS TOLD THESE CARS DO THIS WITH NO WARNING AND THIS IS JUST NO...

Aug 1, 2008 Power Train 79,000 mi

VERY DANGEROUS. I WAS DRIVING HOME WITH MY KIDS AND MY GRANDKIDS IN THE CAR AND ALL OF A SUDDEN WITH NO WARNING, NO LIGHTS, NO NOTHING, THE CAR RECS INTO HIGH RPM'S AND THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN JUST COASTING HOPING TO NOT CRASH THE VEHICLE. NO POWER, WOW WHAT A MESS. I HAVE READ ALL OF THE FORUMS ON...

Jul 25, 2008 Power Train 108,000 mi

AFTER REPLACING ALL BRAKES AND HARDWARE MY FREESTAR DEVELOPED TRANNY SHUDDER. UPON INVESTIGATING ON THE INTERNET,I FOUND IT IS A PERSISTENT PROBLEM WITH FREESTARS. IT IS EXPENSIVE TO FIX. WITHOUT LOOKING MY LOCAL FORD DEALER SAID IT WAS THE TRANNY OR TORQUE CONVERTOR. THIS SHOWS THAT FORD IS AWAR...

Jul 25, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 80,000 mi

IN ADDITION TO THE COMPLAINT SUBMITTED EARLIER TODAY. I WAS CONTACTED BY THE SERVICE REPAIR DEPT AT OUR FORD DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD THAT WE ARE IN NEED OF BRAKES. THIS WILL BE THE SECOND TIME THAT THEY WILL HAVE BEEN REPLACED AND ADJUSTED. THEY TACKED ON AN ADDITIONALLY $540 MIN. AND THE VEHIC...

Jul 25, 2008 Power Train 108,000 mi

AFTER REPLACING ALL BRAKES AND HARDWARE MY FREESTAR DEVELOPED TRANNY SHUDDER. UPON INVESTIGATING ON THE INTERNET,I FOUND IT IS A PERSISTENT PROBLEM WITH FREESTARS. IT IS EXPENSIVE TO FIX. WITHOUT LOOKING MY LOCAL FORD DEALER SAID IT WAS THE TRANNY OR TORQUE CONVERTOR. THIS SHOWS THAT FORD IS AWAR...

Jul 25, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 80,000 mi

IN ADDITION TO THE COMPLAINT SUBMITTED EARLIER TODAY. I WAS CONTACTED BY THE SERVICE REPAIR DEPT AT OUR FORD DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD THAT WE ARE IN NEED OF BRAKES. THIS WILL BE THE SECOND TIME THAT THEY WILL HAVE BEEN REPLACED AND ADJUSTED. THEY TACKED ON AN ADDITIONALLY $540 MIN. AND THE VEHIC...

Jul 18, 2008 Wheels 75,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT WHEEL ASSEMBLY SCREECHED AT A REALLY HIGH PITCH, SIMILAR TO A SCREAMING SOUND. THE ISSUE OCCURRED AT LEAST 50% OF THE TIME WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE NOISE STOPPED WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL WAS TURNE...

Jul 18, 2008 Power Train 90,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WHEN THE TRANSMISSION STARTED TO SLIP. I CONTINUED TO MY HOME (LESS THAN 1 MILE AWAY) WHERE I THEN CHECKED THE TRANSMISSION FLUID LEVEL (IT WAS NORMAL) AND LOOKED TO SEE IF THERE WERE ANY LEAKS (NONE). I THEN STARTED THE ENGINE AND IT MADE A CLICKING AND GRINDING NOISE ...

Jul 18, 2008 Wheels 75,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT WHEEL ASSEMBLY SCREECHED AT A REALLY HIGH PITCH, SIMILAR TO A SCREAMING SOUND. THE ISSUE OCCURRED AT LEAST 50% OF THE TIME WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE NOISE STOPPED WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL WAS TURNE...

Jul 18, 2008 Power Train 90,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WHEN THE TRANSMISSION STARTED TO SLIP. I CONTINUED TO MY HOME (LESS THAN 1 MILE AWAY) WHERE I THEN CHECKED THE TRANSMISSION FLUID LEVEL (IT WAS NORMAL) AND LOOKED TO SEE IF THERE WERE ANY LEAKS (NONE). I THEN STARTED THE ENGINE AND IT MADE A CLICKING AND GRINDING NOISE ...

Jul 15, 2008 Power Train 83,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE STREET WITH 5 CHILDREN AND MY MOTHER IN THE VAN, AND THE TORQUE CONVERTER WENT OUT AND THE CAR WENT INTO NEUTRAL AND WOULDN'T RESPOND TO GEAR CHANGES. LUCKILY, WE WERE GOING DOWNHILL AND WERE ABLE TO COAST INTO AN APARTMENT COMPLEX TO AVOID AN ACCIDENT. WE WERE, HOWEVER, BLO...

Jul 15, 2008 Power Train 83,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE STREET WITH 5 CHILDREN AND MY MOTHER IN THE VAN, AND THE TORQUE CONVERTER WENT OUT AND THE CAR WENT INTO NEUTRAL AND WOULDN'T RESPOND TO GEAR CHANGES. LUCKILY, WE WERE GOING DOWNHILL AND WERE ABLE TO COAST INTO AN APARTMENT COMPLEX TO AVOID AN ACCIDENT. WE WERE, HOWEVER, BLO...

Jul 14, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 13,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE BRAKES AND ROTORS WERE REPLACED THREE TIMES. THE FRONT END WAS SHAKING AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE HUB WAS SQUEALING AND WAS TAKEN TO ANOTHER INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE BRAKES WERE REPLACED A SECOND TIME. THE HUB WAS FOU...

Jul 14, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 13,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE BRAKES AND ROTORS WERE REPLACED THREE TIMES. THE FRONT END WAS SHAKING AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE HUB WAS SQUEALING AND WAS TAKEN TO ANOTHER INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE BRAKES WERE REPLACED A SECOND TIME. THE HUB WAS FOU...

Jul 13, 2008 Power Train 87,000 mi

I WAS JUST DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT ABOUT 3 IN THE AFTERNOON 58-60 MPH AND THEN NOTHING. NO TRANSMISSION, TACH WENT UP AND DOWN BUT NO SPEED CHANGE HAD TO GET TOWED NO GEARS FORWARD OR REVERSE. *TR

Jul 13, 2008 Power Train 87,000 mi

I WAS JUST DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT ABOUT 3 IN THE AFTERNOON 58-60 MPH AND THEN NOTHING. NO TRANSMISSION, TACH WENT UP AND DOWN BUT NO SPEED CHANGE HAD TO GET TOWED NO GEARS FORWARD OR REVERSE. *TR

Jul 10, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 84,000 mi

I HAVE A 2004 FORD FREESTAR AND THIS SUMMER MY AIR CONDITIONER STOPPED WORKING. I CALLED FORD MOTOR COMPANY AND TOLD THEM THAT I HAD THE CAR FOR LESS THAN 3 YEARS AND NEEDED THEIR ASSISTANCE IN ORDER TO GET MY CAR REPAIRED. THEY DECLINED TO GIVE ME ANY ASSISTANCE. *TR

Jul 10, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 84,000 mi

I HAVE A 2004 FORD FREESTAR AND THIS SUMMER MY AIR CONDITIONER STOPPED WORKING. I CALLED FORD MOTOR COMPANY AND TOLD THEM THAT I HAD THE CAR FOR LESS THAN 3 YEARS AND NEEDED THEIR ASSISTANCE IN ORDER TO GET MY CAR REPAIRED. THEY DECLINED TO GIVE ME ANY ASSISTANCE. *TR

Jun 29, 2008 Power Train 84,000 mi

I AM WRITING ABOUT THE PROBLEM WITH THE 2004 FORD FREESTAR TRANSMISSION. ON 6/28/08 WITH ONLY 84,000 MILE ON THE WAY HOME FROM TN WITH NO WARNING I LOSE MY TRANSMISSION ON A BUSY HIGHWAY. THANK GOD I WE WERE ABLE TO GET OVER TO THE SHOULDER. I HAVE READ MANY COMETS LEFT ON THE INTERNET ON OTHER WEB...

Jun 29, 2008 Power Train 84,000 mi

I AM WRITING ABOUT THE PROBLEM WITH THE 2004 FORD FREESTAR TRANSMISSION. ON 6/28/08 WITH ONLY 84,000 MILE ON THE WAY HOME FROM TN WITH NO WARNING I LOSE MY TRANSMISSION ON A BUSY HIGHWAY. THANK GOD I WE WERE ABLE TO GET OVER TO THE SHOULDER. I HAVE READ MANY COMETS LEFT ON THE INTERNET ON OTHER WEB...

Jun 20, 2008 Power Train 39,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH UPHILL, THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, BUT THE VEHICLE DID NOT MOVE. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTO SHOP. THE MANUFACTURER WANTE...

Jun 20, 2008 Power Train 39,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH UPHILL, THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, BUT THE VEHICLE DID NOT MOVE. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTO SHOP. THE MANUFACTURER WANTE...

Jun 10, 2008 Power Train 46,000 mi

MY 2004 FREESTAR, GAVE NO WARNING..THE TRANSMISSION SLIPPED INTO LOW GEAR AND THEN IT WAS DONE. I CALLED FORD MOTOR CO, FOUND OUT BECAUSE I CHOSE TO HAVE IT REPAIRED AT A PRIVATE / NON FORD DEALER THEY WOULDN'T EVEN BEGIN TO ASSIST ME. I HAVE APPROX 46,000 ON THE VEHICLE. BOTH THE REPAIR FACILITY...

Jun 10, 2008 Power Train 46,000 mi

MY 2004 FREESTAR, GAVE NO WARNING..THE TRANSMISSION SLIPPED INTO LOW GEAR AND THEN IT WAS DONE. I CALLED FORD MOTOR CO, FOUND OUT BECAUSE I CHOSE TO HAVE IT REPAIRED AT A PRIVATE / NON FORD DEALER THEY WOULDN'T EVEN BEGIN TO ASSIST ME. I HAVE APPROX 46,000 ON THE VEHICLE. BOTH THE REPAIR FACILITY...

Jun 9, 2008 Power Train 83,000 mi

FAILURE OF CAM SENSOR, THEN COMPLETE FAILURE OF TRANSMISSION 2 WEEKS LATER. *TR

Jun 9, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 83,000 mi

FAILURE OF CAM SENSOR, THEN COMPLETE FAILURE OF TRANSMISSION 2 WEEKS LATER. *TR

Jun 9, 2008 Power Train 83,000 mi

FAILURE OF CAM SENSOR, THEN COMPLETE FAILURE OF TRANSMISSION 2 WEEKS LATER. *TR

Jun 9, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 83,000 mi

FAILURE OF CAM SENSOR, THEN COMPLETE FAILURE OF TRANSMISSION 2 WEEKS LATER. *TR

Jun 8, 2008 Power Train 85,426 mi

VEHICLE SUDDENLY WOULD NOT GO FORWARD ON HIGHWAY. VEHICLE WAS TOWED APPROXIMATELY 35 MILES TO AUTO REPAIR SHOP. TRANSMISSION FAILURE WAS DIAGNOSED, SPECIFICALLY TORQUE CONVERTER FAILURE. A REBUILT TRANSMISSION WAS INSTALLED AND VEHICLE NOW RUNS NORMALLY. *TR

Jun 8, 2008 Power Train 85,426 mi

VEHICLE SUDDENLY WOULD NOT GO FORWARD ON HIGHWAY. VEHICLE WAS TOWED APPROXIMATELY 35 MILES TO AUTO REPAIR SHOP. TRANSMISSION FAILURE WAS DIAGNOSED, SPECIFICALLY TORQUE CONVERTER FAILURE. A REBUILT TRANSMISSION WAS INSTALLED AND VEHICLE NOW RUNS NORMALLY. *TR

Jun 5, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 73,941 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE DEALER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO BE INSPECTED AND PASSED. THE VERY NEXT DAY, WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE FAILED AT 73,941 MILES. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A TIRE AND AUTO GARAGE FOR INSPECTION, IN WHICH THE VEHICLE DID NOT PASS DUE TO THE FAILUR...

Jun 5, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 73,941 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE DEALER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO BE INSPECTED AND PASSED. THE VERY NEXT DAY, WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE FAILED AT 73,941 MILES. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A TIRE AND AUTO GARAGE FOR INSPECTION, IN WHICH THE VEHICLE DID NOT PASS DUE TO THE FAILUR...

Jun 4, 2008 Power Train 45,000 mi

I HAVE A 2004 FORD FREESTAR WHOSE TRANSMISSION FAILED WITHOUT WARNING IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD WHILE MY HUSBAND WAS COMING TO PICK ME UP FROM THE HOSPITAL RIGHT AFTER I HAD A BABY. THE TRANSMISSION WAS TOTALLY GONE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THERE WERE ONLY 45000 MILES ON THE VEHICLE AT THE TIME....

Jun 4, 2008 Power Train 61,500 mi

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION DIED WITHOUT WARNING. *TR

Jun 4, 2008 Wheels 70,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT WHEEL HUB HAS CRACKED. NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 04V446000 (WHEELS:CAP/COVER/HUB) WAS REFERENCED; HOWEVER, HIS VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE, IT BEGAN MAKING A HIGH PITCHED NOISE. THE DEALE...

Jun 4, 2008 Power Train 45,000 mi

I HAVE A 2004 FORD FREESTAR WHOSE TRANSMISSION FAILED WITHOUT WARNING IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD WHILE MY HUSBAND WAS COMING TO PICK ME UP FROM THE HOSPITAL RIGHT AFTER I HAD A BABY. THE TRANSMISSION WAS TOTALLY GONE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THERE WERE ONLY 45000 MILES ON THE VEHICLE AT THE TIME....

Jun 4, 2008 Power Train 61,500 mi

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION DIED WITHOUT WARNING. *TR

Jun 4, 2008 Wheels 70,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT WHEEL HUB HAS CRACKED. NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 04V446000 (WHEELS:CAP/COVER/HUB) WAS REFERENCED; HOWEVER, HIS VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE, IT BEGAN MAKING A HIGH PITCHED NOISE. THE DEALE...

Jun 3, 2008 Power Train

SINCE JANUARY 21, 2008 WE HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH OUR FORD FREESTAR. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS OUR VEHICLE HAS STOPPED WORKING/STALLED ON MAJOR ROAD WAYS IN PENNSYLVANIA INCLUDING A MAJOR EXPRESSWAY IN THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. OUR FAMILY CAR HAS BEEN BACK THE DEALERSHIPS AUTOSHOP FOR OVER...

Jun 3, 2008 Power Train

SINCE JANUARY 21, 2008 WE HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH OUR FORD FREESTAR. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS OUR VEHICLE HAS STOPPED WORKING/STALLED ON MAJOR ROAD WAYS IN PENNSYLVANIA INCLUDING A MAJOR EXPRESSWAY IN THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. OUR FAMILY CAR HAS BEEN BACK THE DEALERSHIPS AUTOSHOP FOR OVER...

May 21, 2008 Power Train 40,877 mi

ON MAY 20 2008 WHILE DRIVING A 2004 FORD FREESTAR ON VACATION. WITH 2 OTHER ADULTS AND 3 DOGS IN THE MINIVAN THE TRANSMISSION WITH ONLY ABOUT 40,000 MILES WITHOUT WARNING QUIT. THE ENGINE ACCELERATED BUT NOTHING WAS HAPPENING. AT 73MPH IN THE LEFT LANE ALLOT OF TRAFFIC THE TRANSMISSION OF THE VE...

May 21, 2008 Power Train 40,877 mi

ON MAY 20 2008 WHILE DRIVING A 2004 FORD FREESTAR ON VACATION. WITH 2 OTHER ADULTS AND 3 DOGS IN THE MINIVAN THE TRANSMISSION WITH ONLY ABOUT 40,000 MILES WITHOUT WARNING QUIT. THE ENGINE ACCELERATED BUT NOTHING WAS HAPPENING. AT 73MPH IN THE LEFT LANE ALLOT OF TRAFFIC THE TRANSMISSION OF THE VE...

May 19, 2008 Power Train 70,000 mi

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED WHEN VEHICLE WAS JUST 3 YEARS OLD, 70,000 MILES. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED AGAIN AFTER JUST ANOTHER 13,000 MILES, LESS THAN ONE YEAR LATER. *TR

May 19, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 45,000 mi

RIGHT REAR BRAKE CALIPER FROZEN AFTER JUST ONE YEAR. *TR

May 19, 2008 Power Train 70,000 mi

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED WHEN VEHICLE WAS JUST 3 YEARS OLD, 70,000 MILES. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED AGAIN AFTER JUST ANOTHER 13,000 MILES, LESS THAN ONE YEAR LATER. *TR

May 19, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 45,000 mi

RIGHT REAR BRAKE CALIPER FROZEN AFTER JUST ONE YEAR. *TR

May 15, 2008 Power Train 100,000 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *TR

May 15, 2008 Power Train 100,000 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *TR

May 14, 2008 Power Train 45,000 mi

I'D LIKE TO ADD MY COMPLAINT TO THE LIST OF UNHAPPY FORD CONSUMERS WHO'VE HAD PROBLEMS WITH THEIR TRANSMISSIONS ON THE FORD FREESTAR MINIVANS. I HAVE A 2004 FORD FREESTAR AND IT HAS A LITTLE OVER 44,000 MILES ON IT. WE WERE GOING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AND SUDDENLY WE HAD NO POWER TO GO ANYWHERE, THE RP...

May 14, 2008 Power Train 45,000 mi

I'D LIKE TO ADD MY COMPLAINT TO THE LIST OF UNHAPPY FORD CONSUMERS WHO'VE HAD PROBLEMS WITH THEIR TRANSMISSIONS ON THE FORD FREESTAR MINIVANS. I HAVE A 2004 FORD FREESTAR AND IT HAS A LITTLE OVER 44,000 MILES ON IT. WE WERE GOING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AND SUDDENLY WE HAD NO POWER TO GO ANYWHERE, THE RP...

May 12, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 52,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MECHANISM FOR THE REAR DOOR HANDLE WAS DEFECTIVE. THE DOOR HANDLE CAME OFF IN HER HAND WHEN SHE WAS OPENING THE LATCH. FORD IS NOT REPAIRING THE FAILURE UNDER WARRANTY, ALTHOUGH THE CONTACT SIGNED UP FOR THE MOST EXPENSIVE COVE...

May 12, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 52,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MECHANISM FOR THE REAR DOOR HANDLE WAS DEFECTIVE. THE DOOR HANDLE CAME OFF IN HER HAND WHEN SHE WAS OPENING THE LATCH. FORD IS NOT REPAIRING THE FAILURE UNDER WARRANTY, ALTHOUGH THE CONTACT SIGNED UP FOR THE MOST EXPENSIVE COVE...

May 8, 2008 Power Train 94,000 mi

2004 FORD FREESTAR (MINIVAN). *TR

May 8, 2008 Power Train 94,000 mi

2004 FORD FREESTAR (MINIVAN). *TR

May 7, 2008 Power Train 57,000 mi

DRIVING ON A BUSY HIGHWAY(RTE 422 -OHIO) IN MODERATE TO HEAVY TRAFFIC. STOPPED FOR A SCHOOL BUS AND THE CARS MADE A POP THEN WOULD NOT GO FORWARD OR REVERSE. HAD TO BE TOWED , TOOK TWO HOURS AND CAUSED SOME TRAFFIC CONGESTION. TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *TR

May 7, 2008 Power Train 57,000 mi

DRIVING ON A BUSY HIGHWAY(RTE 422 -OHIO) IN MODERATE TO HEAVY TRAFFIC. STOPPED FOR A SCHOOL BUS AND THE CARS MADE A POP THEN WOULD NOT GO FORWARD OR REVERSE. HAD TO BE TOWED , TOOK TWO HOURS AND CAUSED SOME TRAFFIC CONGESTION. TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *TR

May 6, 2008 Electrical System 58,502 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35-40 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO HESITATE AND THE INSTRUMENTAL PANEL LIGHTING FLASHED. THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF A FEW MINUTES LATER AND WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER STATED THAT WATER PENETRATED THROUGH THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MO...

May 6, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 58,502 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35-40 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO HESITATE AND THE INSTRUMENTAL PANEL LIGHTING FLASHED. THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF A FEW MINUTES LATER AND WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER STATED THAT WATER PENETRATED THROUGH THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MO...

May 6, 2008 Electrical System 58,502 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35-40 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO HESITATE AND THE INSTRUMENTAL PANEL LIGHTING FLASHED. THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF A FEW MINUTES LATER AND WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER STATED THAT WATER PENETRATED THROUGH THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MO...

May 6, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 58,502 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35-40 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO HESITATE AND THE INSTRUMENTAL PANEL LIGHTING FLASHED. THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF A FEW MINUTES LATER AND WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER STATED THAT WATER PENETRATED THROUGH THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MO...

May 1, 2008 Power Train 47,000 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILURE AT 47,000 MILES OF USE. VEHICLE WAS SERVICED AT REQUIRED MILEAGE BY DEALER. TRANSMISSION REPAIR SHOP STATES THAT FAILURE MAY BE TORQUE CONVERTER. COST TO CONFIRM WILL BE $350.00. REPAIR WILL BE ADDITIONAL. *TR

May 1, 2008 Power Train 47,000 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILURE AT 47,000 MILES OF USE. VEHICLE WAS SERVICED AT REQUIRED MILEAGE BY DEALER. TRANSMISSION REPAIR SHOP STATES THAT FAILURE MAY BE TORQUE CONVERTER. COST TO CONFIRM WILL BE $350.00. REPAIR WILL BE ADDITIONAL. *TR

Apr 27, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

MRS. ATTEE WAS STARTING OUR FORD FREESTAR, WHEN SHE HEARD A CLICKING NOISE AND NOTICED WHAT SHE THOUGHT WAS SMOKE COMING FROM THE HOOD. SHE(MRS. ATTEE) THEN OPENED THE HOOD TO FIND A SMALL FLAME COMING FROM THE ENGINE, SHE PROCEED TO CALL THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. WITHIN 5 MINUTES THE VAN 'S ENGINE WAS E...

Apr 27, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

MRS. ATTEE WAS STARTING OUR FORD FREESTAR, WHEN SHE HEARD A CLICKING NOISE AND NOTICED WHAT SHE THOUGHT WAS SMOKE COMING FROM THE HOOD. SHE(MRS. ATTEE) THEN OPENED THE HOOD TO FIND A SMALL FLAME COMING FROM THE ENGINE, SHE PROCEED TO CALL THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. WITHIN 5 MINUTES THE VAN 'S ENGINE WAS E...

Apr 25, 2008 Power Train 148,000 mi

2004 FORD FREESTAR TRANSMISSION FAILED WHILE DRIVING. TOWED TO FORD DEALERSHIP AND NEEDED TORQUE CONVERTER REPLACED BECAUSE OF FAILED SPLINE. INSPECTION OF SPLINE SHOWED IT WAS WORN AWAY YET OTHER GEARS REMAINED IN GOOD SHAPE. REVIEW OF INTERNET COMPLAINTS OF THIS PROBLEM WERE NUMEROUS. SOME OF THE ...

Apr 25, 2008 Power Train 148,000 mi

2004 FORD FREESTAR TRANSMISSION FAILED WHILE DRIVING. TOWED TO FORD DEALERSHIP AND NEEDED TORQUE CONVERTER REPLACED BECAUSE OF FAILED SPLINE. INSPECTION OF SPLINE SHOWED IT WAS WORN AWAY YET OTHER GEARS REMAINED IN GOOD SHAPE. REVIEW OF INTERNET COMPLAINTS OF THIS PROBLEM WERE NUMEROUS. SOME OF THE ...

Apr 24, 2008 Structure 9,000 mi

IN NOV, 2007 MY 7 YEAR OLD GRANDDAUGHTER STARTED TO EXIT THE BACK PASSENGER VAN DOOR. THE DOOR OPENED AND SHE WAS ABOUT HALF WAY OUT THE DOOR WHEN IT STARTED TO CLOSE ON HER. MY HUSBAND HAD ALREADY GOT OUT OF THE VAN AND WAS ABLE TO STOP THE DOOR FROM CLOSING ON HER. IT DID NOT AUTOMATICALLY STOP...

Apr 24, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 9,000 mi

IN NOV, 2007 MY 7 YEAR OLD GRANDDAUGHTER STARTED TO EXIT THE BACK PASSENGER VAN DOOR. THE DOOR OPENED AND SHE WAS ABOUT HALF WAY OUT THE DOOR WHEN IT STARTED TO CLOSE ON HER. MY HUSBAND HAD ALREADY GOT OUT OF THE VAN AND WAS ABLE TO STOP THE DOOR FROM CLOSING ON HER. IT DID NOT AUTOMATICALLY STOP...

Apr 24, 2008 Structure 9,000 mi

IN NOV, 2007 MY 7 YEAR OLD GRANDDAUGHTER STARTED TO EXIT THE BACK PASSENGER VAN DOOR. THE DOOR OPENED AND SHE WAS ABOUT HALF WAY OUT THE DOOR WHEN IT STARTED TO CLOSE ON HER. MY HUSBAND HAD ALREADY GOT OUT OF THE VAN AND WAS ABLE TO STOP THE DOOR FROM CLOSING ON HER. IT DID NOT AUTOMATICALLY STOP...

Apr 24, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 9,000 mi

IN NOV, 2007 MY 7 YEAR OLD GRANDDAUGHTER STARTED TO EXIT THE BACK PASSENGER VAN DOOR. THE DOOR OPENED AND SHE WAS ABOUT HALF WAY OUT THE DOOR WHEN IT STARTED TO CLOSE ON HER. MY HUSBAND HAD ALREADY GOT OUT OF THE VAN AND WAS ABLE TO STOP THE DOOR FROM CLOSING ON HER. IT DID NOT AUTOMATICALLY STOP...

Apr 20, 2008 Power Train 35,000 mi

VERY DANGEROUS! BOUGHT A NEW 2004 FORD FREESTAR MINI VAN ON JAN. 22. OF 2005 LEFTOVER . I HAVE 35,000 MILES ON IT. DRIVING HOME WITH MY FAMILY ON THE HEAVILY TRAFFIC LONG ISLAND EXPRESSWAY I 495 AT APPROX 10:30 IN THE EVENING. NO WARNING THE TRANSMISSION DIES. NO POWER AT ALL. I COAST TO THE RIG...

Apr 20, 2008 Power Train 35,000 mi

VERY DANGEROUS! BOUGHT A NEW 2004 FORD FREESTAR MINI VAN ON JAN. 22. OF 2005 LEFTOVER . I HAVE 35,000 MILES ON IT. DRIVING HOME WITH MY FAMILY ON THE HEAVILY TRAFFIC LONG ISLAND EXPRESSWAY I 495 AT APPROX 10:30 IN THE EVENING. NO WARNING THE TRANSMISSION DIES. NO POWER AT ALL. I COAST TO THE RIG...

Apr 19, 2008 Power Train 31,500 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILS AND CAR STALLS IN TRAFFIC WITHOUT WARNING, WHICH CREATES A SAFETY HAZARD. THE FORD DEALER SERVICE DEPARTMENT REPLACED THE PCM, WIRING HARNESS, AND MULTIPLE SENSORS, BUT THE PROBLEM CONTINUED. THE CAUSE APPEARS TO BE FLOODING OF PCM, RELATED WIRING, AND ATTACHED SENSORS DUE TO DE...

Apr 19, 2008 Power Train 31,500 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILS AND CAR STALLS IN TRAFFIC WITHOUT WARNING, WHICH CREATES A SAFETY HAZARD. THE FORD DEALER SERVICE DEPARTMENT REPLACED THE PCM, WIRING HARNESS, AND MULTIPLE SENSORS, BUT THE PROBLEM CONTINUED. THE CAUSE APPEARS TO BE FLOODING OF PCM, RELATED WIRING, AND ATTACHED SENSORS DUE TO DE...

Apr 14, 2008 Structure

2004 FORD FREESTAR, BACK LIFTGATE. A DESIGN FLAW ALLOWS RAINWATER OR WATER FROM A CAR WASHING) TO SEEP IN, ACCUMULATE, AND PUDDLE ALL AROUND THE LATCH MECHANISM OF THE BACK LIFT GATE. THIS CAUSES IT TO FREEZE ON ICY DAYS WHICH CAUSES DIFFICULTY OPENING OR CLOSING THE BACK LIFTGATE. EVENTUALLY, T...

Apr 14, 2008 Structure

2004 FORD FREESTAR, BACK LIFTGATE. A DESIGN FLAW ALLOWS RAINWATER OR WATER FROM A CAR WASHING) TO SEEP IN, ACCUMULATE, AND PUDDLE ALL AROUND THE LATCH MECHANISM OF THE BACK LIFT GATE. THIS CAUSES IT TO FREEZE ON ICY DAYS WHICH CAUSES DIFFICULTY OPENING OR CLOSING THE BACK LIFTGATE. EVENTUALLY, T...

Mar 31, 2008 Visibility 35,500 mi

TRAVELING IN A 2004 FORD FREESTAR ON I-69 FROM INDIANAPOLIS TO FT WAYNE AT 65MPH. SPOTTED RAIN SHOWERS IN AREA. ACTIVATE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ON HIGH. DRIVERS SIDE WIPER DETACHES FROM ASSEMBLY AND ENTANGLES WITH PASSENGER SIDE WIPER. EMERGENCY EXIT FROM RIGHT-HAND LANE ONTO SHOULDER LANE. FASTENER NU...

Mar 31, 2008 Visibility 35,500 mi

TRAVELING IN A 2004 FORD FREESTAR ON I-69 FROM INDIANAPOLIS TO FT WAYNE AT 65MPH. SPOTTED RAIN SHOWERS IN AREA. ACTIVATE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ON HIGH. DRIVERS SIDE WIPER DETACHES FROM ASSEMBLY AND ENTANGLES WITH PASSENGER SIDE WIPER. EMERGENCY EXIT FROM RIGHT-HAND LANE ONTO SHOULDER LANE. FASTENER NU...

Mar 23, 2008 Power Train 74,000 mi

VEHICLE TRANSMISSION WENT ON MY 2004 FORD FREESTAR VAN WITH NO WARNING SIGNS WHILE DRIVING. (CAR ONLY HAD 74,000). I HAVE READ ONLINE AND THERE ARE MANY OTHER OWNERS OF THESE SAME VANS THE SAME PROBLEM WHICH IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS.. VANS ARE PRIMARILY PURCHASED TO TRANSPORT KIDS AND THIS SHOULD B...

Mar 23, 2008 Power Train 74,000 mi

VEHICLE TRANSMISSION WENT ON MY 2004 FORD FREESTAR VAN WITH NO WARNING SIGNS WHILE DRIVING. (CAR ONLY HAD 74,000). I HAVE READ ONLINE AND THERE ARE MANY OTHER OWNERS OF THESE SAME VANS THE SAME PROBLEM WHICH IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS.. VANS ARE PRIMARILY PURCHASED TO TRANSPORT KIDS AND THIS SHOULD B...

Mar 17, 2008 Power Train 79,000 mi

IN OCT. MY TWO YEAR OLD AND I WERE IN A LEFT LANE ON THE EXPRESSWAY IN FLINT DURING RUSH HOUR WHEN THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT. SOMEHOW I MADE IT TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. CARS WERE SWERVING AROUND US. PEOPLE HELPING ME PUSH THE CAR SAID THEY CAN'T BELIEVE WE WEREN'T HIT. IT WAS TERRIFYING. THE CA...

Mar 17, 2008 Power Train 79,000 mi

IN OCT. MY TWO YEAR OLD AND I WERE IN A LEFT LANE ON THE EXPRESSWAY IN FLINT DURING RUSH HOUR WHEN THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT. SOMEHOW I MADE IT TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. CARS WERE SWERVING AROUND US. PEOPLE HELPING ME PUSH THE CAR SAID THEY CAN'T BELIEVE WE WEREN'T HIT. IT WAS TERRIFYING. THE CA...

Mar 12, 2008 Service Brakes, Air 9,000 mi

EXCESSIVE FRONT BRAKE NOISE. SOMETIMES ACCOMPANIED BY A GRINDING NOISE. I CAN NOT BEGIN TO DESCRIBE HOW LOUD THIS IS. IT IS NOT EVEN NEAR THE LEVEL OF NORMAL BRAKE SQUEALING. DEALERSHIP REPORTS THAT NOTHING IS WRONG WITH THE BRAKING SYSTEM. THERE HAS GOT TO BE SOME TYPE OF DEFECT IN THE WORKMAN...

Mar 12, 2008 Service Brakes, Air 9,000 mi

EXCESSIVE FRONT BRAKE NOISE. SOMETIMES ACCOMPANIED BY A GRINDING NOISE. I CAN NOT BEGIN TO DESCRIBE HOW LOUD THIS IS. IT IS NOT EVEN NEAR THE LEVEL OF NORMAL BRAKE SQUEALING. DEALERSHIP REPORTS THAT NOTHING IS WRONG WITH THE BRAKING SYSTEM. THERE HAS GOT TO BE SOME TYPE OF DEFECT IN THE WORKMAN...

Mar 12, 2008 Service Brakes, Air 9,000 mi

EXCESSIVE FRONT BRAKE NOISE. SOMETIMES ACCOMPANIED BY A GRINDING NOISE. I CAN NOT BEGIN TO DESCRIBE HOW LOUD THIS IS. IT IS NOT EVEN NEAR THE LEVEL OF NORMAL BRAKE SQUEALING. DEALERSHIP REPORTS THAT NOTHING IS WRONG WITH THE BRAKING SYSTEM. THERE HAS GOT TO BE SOME TYPE OF DEFECT IN THE WORKMAN...

Mar 12, 2008 Service Brakes, Air 9,000 mi

EXCESSIVE FRONT BRAKE NOISE. SOMETIMES ACCOMPANIED BY A GRINDING NOISE. I CAN NOT BEGIN TO DESCRIBE HOW LOUD THIS IS. IT IS NOT EVEN NEAR THE LEVEL OF NORMAL BRAKE SQUEALING. DEALERSHIP REPORTS THAT NOTHING IS WRONG WITH THE BRAKING SYSTEM. THERE HAS GOT TO BE SOME TYPE OF DEFECT IN THE WORKMAN...

Mar 12, 2008 Service Brakes, Air 9,000 mi

EXCESSIVE FRONT BRAKE NOISE. SOMETIMES ACCOMPANIED BY A GRINDING NOISE. I CAN NOT BEGIN TO DESCRIBE HOW LOUD THIS IS. IT IS NOT EVEN NEAR THE LEVEL OF NORMAL BRAKE SQUEALING. DEALERSHIP REPORTS THAT NOTHING IS WRONG WITH THE BRAKING SYSTEM. THERE HAS GOT TO BE SOME TYPE OF DEFECT IN THE WORKMAN...

Mar 12, 2008 Service Brakes, Air 9,000 mi

EXCESSIVE FRONT BRAKE NOISE. SOMETIMES ACCOMPANIED BY A GRINDING NOISE. I CAN NOT BEGIN TO DESCRIBE HOW LOUD THIS IS. IT IS NOT EVEN NEAR THE LEVEL OF NORMAL BRAKE SQUEALING. DEALERSHIP REPORTS THAT NOTHING IS WRONG WITH THE BRAKING SYSTEM. THERE HAS GOT TO BE SOME TYPE OF DEFECT IN THE WORKMAN...

Mar 10, 2008 Power Train 64,836 mi

MY 04 FREESTAR JUST STOPPED NO WARNING NOTHING JUST STOP WHILE I WAS DRIVING MY DAUGHTER TO THE DOCTOR MY SON IN LAW HAD TO TAKE OFF WORK AND TOW ME HOME I CANT AFFORD TO HAVE IT FIXED I LIVE ON A DISABILITY AND BARELY MAKE MY BILLS THEN I READ ON THE INTERNET THAT HUNDREDS OF THE SAME VEHICLES ARE ...

Mar 10, 2008 Power Train 64,836 mi

MY 04 FREESTAR JUST STOPPED NO WARNING NOTHING JUST STOP WHILE I WAS DRIVING MY DAUGHTER TO THE DOCTOR MY SON IN LAW HAD TO TAKE OFF WORK AND TOW ME HOME I CANT AFFORD TO HAVE IT FIXED I LIVE ON A DISABILITY AND BARELY MAKE MY BILLS THEN I READ ON THE INTERNET THAT HUNDREDS OF THE SAME VEHICLES ARE ...

Mar 3, 2008 Power Train 61,300 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE ENGINE REVVED AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. THE VEHICLE COASTED TO A STOP. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION FAILED FOR AN UN...

Mar 3, 2008 Power Train 61,300 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE ENGINE REVVED AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. THE VEHICLE COASTED TO A STOP. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION FAILED FOR AN UN...

Feb 27, 2008 Power Train 47,550 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE RPM'S CONSTANTLY ACCELERATED TO 2,000. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTS GEARS AND THE RPM FLUCTUATES BETWEEN 25,000-35,000. THERE IS ALSO SIGNIFICANT LOSS OF POWER. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS A ...

Feb 27, 2008 Wheels 47,550 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE RPM'S CONSTANTLY ACCELERATED TO 2,000. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTS GEARS AND THE RPM FLUCTUATES BETWEEN 25,000-35,000. THERE IS ALSO SIGNIFICANT LOSS OF POWER. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS A ...

Feb 27, 2008 Power Train 47,550 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE RPM'S CONSTANTLY ACCELERATED TO 2,000. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTS GEARS AND THE RPM FLUCTUATES BETWEEN 25,000-35,000. THERE IS ALSO SIGNIFICANT LOSS OF POWER. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS A ...

Feb 27, 2008 Wheels 47,550 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE RPM'S CONSTANTLY ACCELERATED TO 2,000. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTS GEARS AND THE RPM FLUCTUATES BETWEEN 25,000-35,000. THERE IS ALSO SIGNIFICANT LOSS OF POWER. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS A ...

Feb 13, 2008 Power Train 29,586 mi

MY 2004 FORD FREESTAR STOPPED GOING FORWARDS OR BACKWARDS. HAD IT TOWED AND IT NEEDS A NEW TRANSMISSION WITH LESS THAN 30,000 MILES ON IT. *TR

Feb 13, 2008 Power Train 29,586 mi

MY 2004 FORD FREESTAR STOPPED GOING FORWARDS OR BACKWARDS. HAD IT TOWED AND IT NEEDS A NEW TRANSMISSION WITH LESS THAN 30,000 MILES ON IT. *TR

Feb 11, 2008 Power Train 48,095 mi

OUR 2004 FORD FREESTAR LIMITED ONLY HAS 48000 MILES ON IT. THIS MORNING WHILE MOVING SLOWLY THROUGH OUR DAUGHTERS SCHOOL PARKING LOT THE VAN LOST ALL POWER AND SHE COASTED INTO A PARKING PLACE. THE GEAR SHIFT SHIFTS INTO ALL GEARS BUT DOESN'T MOVE. WHEN YOU CRANK THE VEHICLE IN PARK IT JUST WHINE...

Feb 11, 2008 Power Train 48,095 mi

OUR 2004 FORD FREESTAR LIMITED ONLY HAS 48000 MILES ON IT. THIS MORNING WHILE MOVING SLOWLY THROUGH OUR DAUGHTERS SCHOOL PARKING LOT THE VAN LOST ALL POWER AND SHE COASTED INTO A PARKING PLACE. THE GEAR SHIFT SHIFTS INTO ALL GEARS BUT DOESN'T MOVE. WHEN YOU CRANK THE VEHICLE IN PARK IT JUST WHINE...

Jan 30, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 55,000 mi

12/06 FRONT DRIVER-SIDE BRAKE FROZE ON WHILE DRIVING, CAUSING VAN TO WANT TO PULL INTO OTHER LANE. DEALER SAID FAULTY MASTER CYLINDER. ON 1/07 SAME THING HAPPENED ON REAR PASSENGER SIDE AGAIN CAUSING VAN TO PULL. DIFFERENT DEALER SAYS AGAIN A FAULTY MASTER CYLINDER. BOTH INCIDENTS COULD HAVE SERIOU...

Jan 30, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 55,000 mi

12/06 FRONT DRIVER-SIDE BRAKE FROZE ON WHILE DRIVING, CAUSING VAN TO WANT TO PULL INTO OTHER LANE. DEALER SAID FAULTY MASTER CYLINDER. ON 1/07 SAME THING HAPPENED ON REAR PASSENGER SIDE AGAIN CAUSING VAN TO PULL. DIFFERENT DEALER SAYS AGAIN A FAULTY MASTER CYLINDER. BOTH INCIDENTS COULD HAVE SERIOU...

Jan 28, 2008 Power Train 59,500 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILURE AFTER 59,000 MILES DUE TO STRIPPED SPLIES ON TORQUE CONVERTER. A SEARCH FOR TORQUE CONVERTER STRIPPED SPLINES RETURNS FORD FREESTAR AS THE TOP RESULT. THERE ARE SEVERAL OTHER PEOPLE EXPERIENCING THE SAME ISSUE. IT SHOULD BE REVIEW TO SEE IF THERE IS A GENERAL DEFECT WITH THE ...

Jan 28, 2008 Power Train 59,500 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILURE AFTER 59,000 MILES DUE TO STRIPPED SPLIES ON TORQUE CONVERTER. A SEARCH FOR TORQUE CONVERTER STRIPPED SPLINES RETURNS FORD FREESTAR AS THE TOP RESULT. THERE ARE SEVERAL OTHER PEOPLE EXPERIENCING THE SAME ISSUE. IT SHOULD BE REVIEW TO SEE IF THERE IS A GENERAL DEFECT WITH THE ...

Jan 22, 2008 Power Train 51,000 mi

WITH 51,000 MILES ON MY 2004 FORD FREESTAR THE TRANSMISSION SIMPLY FAILED WHILE TRAVELING 70 MPH ON THE INTERSTATE. VEHICLE BASICALLY SLIPPED INTO NEUTRAL AND COASTED TO A STOP ON THE SHOULDER. GEARS WOULD NO LONGER ENGAGE AND HAD TO BE TOWED TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP. DEALERSHIP BLAMES A FAULTY TOR...

Jan 22, 2008 Power Train 51,000 mi

WITH 51,000 MILES ON MY 2004 FORD FREESTAR THE TRANSMISSION SIMPLY FAILED WHILE TRAVELING 70 MPH ON THE INTERSTATE. VEHICLE BASICALLY SLIPPED INTO NEUTRAL AND COASTED TO A STOP ON THE SHOULDER. GEARS WOULD NO LONGER ENGAGE AND HAD TO BE TOWED TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP. DEALERSHIP BLAMES A FAULTY TOR...

Jan 20, 2008 Power Train

JUST DRIVING ALONG AND THE TRANSMISSION STOPPED WORKING. WOULD NOT WORK IN ANY GEAR, BUT WOULD GO INTO PARK. NO WARNING LIGHTS OR NOISES. *TR

Jan 20, 2008 Power Train

JUST DRIVING ALONG AND THE TRANSMISSION STOPPED WORKING. WOULD NOT WORK IN ANY GEAR, BUT WOULD GO INTO PARK. NO WARNING LIGHTS OR NOISES. *TR

Jan 13, 2008 Power Train

WHILE ACCELERATING AT A STOP LIGHT. I FELT A POP AND THERE WAS NO POWER TO GO FORWARD OR REVERSE. IT WAS LIKE RUNNING IN NEUTRAL. TRIED SHIFTING GEARS BUT IT WOULD NOT MOVE. I DID RESEARCH ABOUT WHAT HAD HAPPENED AND FOUND MANY SIMILAR CASES OF INTERNAL PROBLEMS WITH THE TORQUE CONVERTER AND TRANSMI...

Jan 13, 2008 Power Train

WHILE ACCELERATING AT A STOP LIGHT. I FELT A POP AND THERE WAS NO POWER TO GO FORWARD OR REVERSE. IT WAS LIKE RUNNING IN NEUTRAL. TRIED SHIFTING GEARS BUT IT WOULD NOT MOVE. I DID RESEARCH ABOUT WHAT HAD HAPPENED AND FOUND MANY SIMILAR CASES OF INTERNAL PROBLEMS WITH THE TORQUE CONVERTER AND TRANSMI...

Jan 10, 2008 Power Train 44,000 mi

I HAVE A FORD FREESTAR 2004 & AT 44,000 MILES MY TRANSMISSION NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. I AM NOT GETTING ANYWHERE WITH FORD AND I THINK THIS COULD RESULT IN A FATAL ACCIDENT. I HAVE SEEN A LOT OF OTHER 2004 FREESTARS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM & I THINK FORD SHOULD ADDRESS THIS PROBLEM. *TR

Jan 10, 2008 Power Train 44,000 mi

I HAVE A FORD FREESTAR 2004 & AT 44,000 MILES MY TRANSMISSION NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. I AM NOT GETTING ANYWHERE WITH FORD AND I THINK THIS COULD RESULT IN A FATAL ACCIDENT. I HAVE SEEN A LOT OF OTHER 2004 FREESTARS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM & I THINK FORD SHOULD ADDRESS THIS PROBLEM. *TR

Jan 8, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 10,000 mi

I'VE BEEN ASKING ABOUT THE WEIRD BRAKE NOISE (GRINDING) EACH TIME I'VE TAKEN MY VEHICLE IN FOR SERVICE AT FORD DEALERSHIPS. I WAS ALWAYS TOLD NOTHING WAS WRONG AND THAT MY PADS WERE FINE. I TOOK CAR TO ANOTHER REPAIR SHOP BECAUSE MY BRAKES WERE OBVIOUSLY SHOT AND THEY SAID THE CALIPERS WERE BAD. ...

Jan 8, 2008 Power Train 44,000 mi

VAN WITHOUT WARNING STOPPED MOVING AND ENGINE CUT OFF. THIS IS A FOLLOW UP FROM OUR CHRISTMAS ADVENTURE. GOT IT TOWED TO DEALER AND AFTER 2 DAYS OF "LOOKING INTO THE PROBLEM" TOLD ME THAT WATER LEAKED IN FROM UNDER DASH(IT HAD NOT RAINED OR SNOWED FOR DAYS- ROADS WEREN'T EVEN WET) AND GOT THE COMPUT...

Jan 8, 2008 Power Train 44,000 mi

VAN WITHOUT WARNING STOPPED MOVING AND ENGINE CUT OFF. THIS IS A FOLLOW UP FROM OUR CHRISTMAS ADVENTURE. GOT IT TOWED TO DEALER AND AFTER 2 DAYS OF "LOOKING INTO THE PROBLEM" TOLD ME THAT WATER LEAKED IN FROM UNDER DASH(IT HAD NOT RAINED OR SNOWED FOR DAYS- ROADS WEREN'T EVEN WET) AND GOT THE COMPUT...

Jan 8, 2008 Structure 44,000 mi

VAN WITHOUT WARNING STOPPED MOVING AND ENGINE CUT OFF. THIS IS A FOLLOW UP FROM OUR CHRISTMAS ADVENTURE. GOT IT TOWED TO DEALER AND AFTER 2 DAYS OF "LOOKING INTO THE PROBLEM" TOLD ME THAT WATER LEAKED IN FROM UNDER DASH(IT HAD NOT RAINED OR SNOWED FOR DAYS- ROADS WEREN'T EVEN WET) AND GOT THE COMPUT...

Jan 8, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 10,000 mi

I'VE BEEN ASKING ABOUT THE WEIRD BRAKE NOISE (GRINDING) EACH TIME I'VE TAKEN MY VEHICLE IN FOR SERVICE AT FORD DEALERSHIPS. I WAS ALWAYS TOLD NOTHING WAS WRONG AND THAT MY PADS WERE FINE. I TOOK CAR TO ANOTHER REPAIR SHOP BECAUSE MY BRAKES WERE OBVIOUSLY SHOT AND THEY SAID THE CALIPERS WERE BAD. ...

Jan 8, 2008 Power Train 44,000 mi

VAN WITHOUT WARNING STOPPED MOVING AND ENGINE CUT OFF. THIS IS A FOLLOW UP FROM OUR CHRISTMAS ADVENTURE. GOT IT TOWED TO DEALER AND AFTER 2 DAYS OF "LOOKING INTO THE PROBLEM" TOLD ME THAT WATER LEAKED IN FROM UNDER DASH(IT HAD NOT RAINED OR SNOWED FOR DAYS- ROADS WEREN'T EVEN WET) AND GOT THE COMPUT...

Jan 8, 2008 Power Train 44,000 mi

VAN WITHOUT WARNING STOPPED MOVING AND ENGINE CUT OFF. THIS IS A FOLLOW UP FROM OUR CHRISTMAS ADVENTURE. GOT IT TOWED TO DEALER AND AFTER 2 DAYS OF "LOOKING INTO THE PROBLEM" TOLD ME THAT WATER LEAKED IN FROM UNDER DASH(IT HAD NOT RAINED OR SNOWED FOR DAYS- ROADS WEREN'T EVEN WET) AND GOT THE COMPUT...

Jan 8, 2008 Structure 44,000 mi

VAN WITHOUT WARNING STOPPED MOVING AND ENGINE CUT OFF. THIS IS A FOLLOW UP FROM OUR CHRISTMAS ADVENTURE. GOT IT TOWED TO DEALER AND AFTER 2 DAYS OF "LOOKING INTO THE PROBLEM" TOLD ME THAT WATER LEAKED IN FROM UNDER DASH(IT HAD NOT RAINED OR SNOWED FOR DAYS- ROADS WEREN'T EVEN WET) AND GOT THE COMPUT...

Jan 6, 2008 Power Train 73,000 mi

DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE, CRUISE CONTROL SET AT 74, AND ALL AT ONCE THE ENGINE REVS AND ALL POWER IS LOST . MANAGED TO GET OFF TO THE SIDE. 3 ADULTS AND A 4 YEAR OLD. IT TOOK 2 HOURS FOR A TOW TRUCK TO GET THERE. NOW I FIND OUT THAT THE TRANSMISSION WILL HAVE TO BE REPLACED AND THAT THIS IS A BIG...

Jan 6, 2008 Power Train 73,000 mi

DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE, CRUISE CONTROL SET AT 74, AND ALL AT ONCE THE ENGINE REVS AND ALL POWER IS LOST . MANAGED TO GET OFF TO THE SIDE. 3 ADULTS AND A 4 YEAR OLD. IT TOOK 2 HOURS FOR A TOW TRUCK TO GET THERE. NOW I FIND OUT THAT THE TRANSMISSION WILL HAVE TO BE REPLACED AND THAT THIS IS A BIG...

Jan 3, 2008 Power Train 90,000 mi

2004 FORD FREESTAR....DRIVING 45 MPH IN VERY HEAVY TRAFFIC...WIFE DRIVING WITH A 5 YEAR OLD, 2 YEAR OLD, AND 6 MONTH OLD....TRANSMISSION JUST DISENGAGED....JUST WENT INTO NON-OPERATIONAL MODE EVEN THOUGH YOU COULD SHIFT FROM R TO D TO 1 TO 2...VAN IS AT REPAIR SHOP AND THEY ARE INDICATING TRANS. FAI...

Jan 3, 2008 Power Train 32,593 mi

2004 FORD FREESTAR VAN WITH 32,593 MILES ON ODOMETER WAS BEING DRIVEN ON A FLAT, STRAIGHT, STRETCH OF HIGHWAY AT A CONSTANT 60 MPH WHEN DRIVER EXPERIENCED SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER. DRIVER DANGEROUSLY MANEUVERED OUT OF TRAFFIC ON HIGHWAY, BUT COULD ONLY COAST AND SOON DISCOVERED THERE WERE NO GEARS WORKI...

Jan 3, 2008 Power Train 90,000 mi

2004 FORD FREESTAR....DRIVING 45 MPH IN VERY HEAVY TRAFFIC...WIFE DRIVING WITH A 5 YEAR OLD, 2 YEAR OLD, AND 6 MONTH OLD....TRANSMISSION JUST DISENGAGED....JUST WENT INTO NON-OPERATIONAL MODE EVEN THOUGH YOU COULD SHIFT FROM R TO D TO 1 TO 2...VAN IS AT REPAIR SHOP AND THEY ARE INDICATING TRANS. FAI...

Jan 3, 2008 Power Train 32,593 mi

2004 FORD FREESTAR VAN WITH 32,593 MILES ON ODOMETER WAS BEING DRIVEN ON A FLAT, STRAIGHT, STRETCH OF HIGHWAY AT A CONSTANT 60 MPH WHEN DRIVER EXPERIENCED SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER. DRIVER DANGEROUSLY MANEUVERED OUT OF TRAFFIC ON HIGHWAY, BUT COULD ONLY COAST AND SOON DISCOVERED THERE WERE NO GEARS WORKI...

Jan 1, 2008 Power Train 45,000 mi

FAILURE OF THE TORQUE CONVERTER/AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION IN THE 2004 FORD FREESTAR IS A SERIOUS AND WIDESPREAD SAFETY DEFECT. NHTSA NEEDS TO WAKE UP AND ISSUE A RECALL BEFORE SOMEONE GETS KILLED DRIVING ONE OF THESE THINGS. THIS IS A FAMILY VEHICLE! FAMILIES DESERVE SAFE VEHICLES, ESPECIALLY WHEN PURC...

Jan 1, 2008 Power Train 45,000 mi

FAILURE OF THE TORQUE CONVERTER/AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION IN THE 2004 FORD FREESTAR IS A SERIOUS AND WIDESPREAD SAFETY DEFECT. NHTSA NEEDS TO WAKE UP AND ISSUE A RECALL BEFORE SOMEONE GETS KILLED DRIVING ONE OF THESE THINGS. THIS IS A FAMILY VEHICLE! FAMILIES DESERVE SAFE VEHICLES, ESPECIALLY WHEN PURC...

Jan 1, 2008 Power Train 45,000 mi

FAILURE OF THE TORQUE CONVERTER/AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION IN THE 2004 FORD FREESTAR IS A SERIOUS AND WIDESPREAD SAFETY DEFECT. NHTSA NEEDS TO WAKE UP AND ISSUE A RECALL BEFORE SOMEONE GETS KILLED DRIVING ONE OF THESE THINGS. THIS IS A FAMILY VEHICLE! FAMILIES DESERVE SAFE VEHICLES, ESPECIALLY WHEN PURC...

Jan 1, 2008 Power Train 45,000 mi

FAILURE OF THE TORQUE CONVERTER/AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION IN THE 2004 FORD FREESTAR IS A SERIOUS AND WIDESPREAD SAFETY DEFECT. NHTSA NEEDS TO WAKE UP AND ISSUE A RECALL BEFORE SOMEONE GETS KILLED DRIVING ONE OF THESE THINGS. THIS IS A FAMILY VEHICLE! FAMILIES DESERVE SAFE VEHICLES, ESPECIALLY WHEN PURC...

Dec 31, 2007 Power Train 49,562 mi

VEHICLE LOST POWER WHILE MOVING. NO FORWARD OR REVERSE. PROBLEM DIAGNOSED AS A TORQUE CONVERTER FAILURE ON TRANSMISSION AT 49,500 MILES. TRANSMISSION REBUILD NECESSARY TO CORRECT PROBLEM. *TR

Dec 31, 2007 Power Train 49,562 mi

VEHICLE LOST POWER WHILE MOVING. NO FORWARD OR REVERSE. PROBLEM DIAGNOSED AS A TORQUE CONVERTER FAILURE ON TRANSMISSION AT 49,500 MILES. TRANSMISSION REBUILD NECESSARY TO CORRECT PROBLEM. *TR

Dec 26, 2007 Power Train 68,000 mi

1. THERE WAS NO PRIOR WARNING 2. AFTER NORMAL HIGHWAY DRIVING, I CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP. I ATTEMPTED TO PUT THE VEHICLE IN REVERSE BUT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHIFT. 3. THE MECHANIC SAID IT WAS THE TORQUE CONVERTOR AND THE SHAFT WERE DAMAGED, CAUSING METAL TO ENTIRE THE TRANSMISSION, SCORING I...

Dec 26, 2007 Power Train 69,050 mi

DRIVING ALONG AT HIGHWAY SPEED WHEN I NOTICED MY TACHOMETER SPIKE UPWARD AND THE ENGINE RACING. I TURNED OFF THE CRUISE CONTROL AND GAVE THE VAN GAS ONLY TO HEAR THE ENGINE RACE AND NO PICK UP IN SPEED. I WAS LUCKY ENOUGH TO BE ABLE TO GET ONTO THE SHOULDER SAFELY. THE FORD DEALER TELLS ME THAT THE...

Dec 26, 2007 Power Train 68,000 mi

1. THERE WAS NO PRIOR WARNING 2. AFTER NORMAL HIGHWAY DRIVING, I CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP. I ATTEMPTED TO PUT THE VEHICLE IN REVERSE BUT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHIFT. 3. THE MECHANIC SAID IT WAS THE TORQUE CONVERTOR AND THE SHAFT WERE DAMAGED, CAUSING METAL TO ENTIRE THE TRANSMISSION, SCORING I...

Dec 26, 2007 Power Train 69,050 mi

DRIVING ALONG AT HIGHWAY SPEED WHEN I NOTICED MY TACHOMETER SPIKE UPWARD AND THE ENGINE RACING. I TURNED OFF THE CRUISE CONTROL AND GAVE THE VAN GAS ONLY TO HEAR THE ENGINE RACE AND NO PICK UP IN SPEED. I WAS LUCKY ENOUGH TO BE ABLE TO GET ONTO THE SHOULDER SAFELY. THE FORD DEALER TELLS ME THAT THE...

Dec 25, 2007 Power Train 38,000 mi

THE FIRST TIME WE EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH OUR 2004 FORD FREESTAR (APPROXIMATELY 38,000 MILES)WAS IN APRIL OF 2007. WE WERE EXPERIENCING MANY PROBLEMS RELATED TO THE TRANSMISSION. WE TOOK THE VEHICLE IN TO OUR DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD THAT A DEAD MOUSE WAS CAUSING THE PROBLEMS. THE NEXT TIME THE ...

Dec 25, 2007 Power Train 38,000 mi

THE FIRST TIME WE EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH OUR 2004 FORD FREESTAR (APPROXIMATELY 38,000 MILES)WAS IN APRIL OF 2007. WE WERE EXPERIENCING MANY PROBLEMS RELATED TO THE TRANSMISSION. WE TOOK THE VEHICLE IN TO OUR DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD THAT A DEAD MOUSE WAS CAUSING THE PROBLEMS. THE NEXT TIME THE ...

Dec 25, 2007 Power Train 38,000 mi

THE FIRST TIME WE EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH OUR 2004 FORD FREESTAR (APPROXIMATELY 38,000 MILES)WAS IN APRIL OF 2007. WE WERE EXPERIENCING MANY PROBLEMS RELATED TO THE TRANSMISSION. WE TOOK THE VEHICLE IN TO OUR DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD THAT A DEAD MOUSE WAS CAUSING THE PROBLEMS. THE NEXT TIME THE ...

Dec 25, 2007 Power Train 38,000 mi

THE FIRST TIME WE EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH OUR 2004 FORD FREESTAR (APPROXIMATELY 38,000 MILES)WAS IN APRIL OF 2007. WE WERE EXPERIENCING MANY PROBLEMS RELATED TO THE TRANSMISSION. WE TOOK THE VEHICLE IN TO OUR DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD THAT A DEAD MOUSE WAS CAUSING THE PROBLEMS. THE NEXT TIME THE ...

Dec 18, 2007 Power Train 56,000 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILURE ON MY2004 FORD FREESTAR WITH 56,000 MILES. MY WIFE WAS DRIVING THE VAN APPROXIMATELY TWO WEEKS AGO...SHE ACCELERATED ONTO THE FREEWAY AND PULLING IN FRONT OF AN 18 WHEELER WHEN THE VAN JUST STOPPED ACCELERATING AND SHE QUICKLY ACTIVATED HER HAZARD LIGHTS AND MERGED OFF OF THE...

Dec 18, 2007 Power Train 79,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE ACCELERATING FROM A STOP WITH THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHIFT PROPERLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY DISCOVERED A TRANSMISSION TORQUE CONVERTER SLIPPAGE. THE SPEED WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 94...

Dec 18, 2007 Power Train 80,000 mi

THIS IS A NATIONAL ISSUE OF A DEFECTIVE AND UNSAFE TRANSMISSIONS OF A FORD MOTOR COMPANY PRODUCT THAT FORD REFUSES TO ACCEPT OR BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE FOR AND ISSUE A RECALL. THIS IS NOT A WARRANTY ISSUE BUT A DEFECTIVE PRODUCT AND INTEGRITY ISSUE. *TR

Dec 18, 2007 Power Train 56,000 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILURE ON MY2004 FORD FREESTAR WITH 56,000 MILES. MY WIFE WAS DRIVING THE VAN APPROXIMATELY TWO WEEKS AGO...SHE ACCELERATED ONTO THE FREEWAY AND PULLING IN FRONT OF AN 18 WHEELER WHEN THE VAN JUST STOPPED ACCELERATING AND SHE QUICKLY ACTIVATED HER HAZARD LIGHTS AND MERGED OFF OF THE...

Dec 18, 2007 Power Train 79,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE ACCELERATING FROM A STOP WITH THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHIFT PROPERLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY DISCOVERED A TRANSMISSION TORQUE CONVERTER SLIPPAGE. THE SPEED WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 94...

Dec 18, 2007 Power Train 80,000 mi

THIS IS A NATIONAL ISSUE OF A DEFECTIVE AND UNSAFE TRANSMISSIONS OF A FORD MOTOR COMPANY PRODUCT THAT FORD REFUSES TO ACCEPT OR BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE FOR AND ISSUE A RECALL. THIS IS NOT A WARRANTY ISSUE BUT A DEFECTIVE PRODUCT AND INTEGRITY ISSUE. *TR

Dec 4, 2007 Fuel System, Other 84,100 mi

BAD EGR VALVE. ORDERED PART 6 WEEKS AGO AND KEEP GETTING TOLD THE PART IS ON BACK ORDER, HAVE CALLED OTHER DEALERS, THEY HAVE SAID THEY WILL HAVE THE PART BUT NEVER GET IT. THIS VEHICLE IS A PRIMARY CAR AND IT HAS BEEN OUT FOR 2 MONTHS NOW. WHAT AM I SUPPOSED TO DO WITH A VEHICLE THAT I CAN'T DR...

Dec 4, 2007 Fuel System, Other 84,100 mi

BAD EGR VALVE. ORDERED PART 6 WEEKS AGO AND KEEP GETTING TOLD THE PART IS ON BACK ORDER, HAVE CALLED OTHER DEALERS, THEY HAVE SAID THEY WILL HAVE THE PART BUT NEVER GET IT. THIS VEHICLE IS A PRIMARY CAR AND IT HAS BEEN OUT FOR 2 MONTHS NOW. WHAT AM I SUPPOSED TO DO WITH A VEHICLE THAT I CAN'T DR...

Nov 28, 2007 Power Train

AFTER LEAVING A FAMILY GATHERING ON THANKSGIVING DAY WE WERE DRIVING HOME (MY HUSBAND, 2 KIDS AND I) WHEN AFTER STOPPING AT A RED LIGHT THE CAR WOULDN'T ACCELERATE, MY HUSBAND TRIED TO PUT IT ON REVERSE AND AND OTHER GEARS BUT IT WOULD NOT MOVE, ALL OF THIS WAS HAPPENING IN THE MIDDLE OF A 3 LINES S...

Nov 28, 2007 Power Train

AFTER LEAVING A FAMILY GATHERING ON THANKSGIVING DAY WE WERE DRIVING HOME (MY HUSBAND, 2 KIDS AND I) WHEN AFTER STOPPING AT A RED LIGHT THE CAR WOULDN'T ACCELERATE, MY HUSBAND TRIED TO PUT IT ON REVERSE AND AND OTHER GEARS BUT IT WOULD NOT MOVE, ALL OF THIS WAS HAPPENING IN THE MIDDLE OF A 3 LINES S...

Nov 19, 2007 Power Train 45,000 mi

ON 11/15/07, MY WIFE WAS DRIVING OUR 2004 FORD FREESTAR WITH 45,000 MILES NEAR OUR HOME, (LUCKILY), WHEN, WITHOUT WARNING OF ANY KIND, THE TRANSMISSION FAILED, RENDERING THE VEHICLE INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE SIMPLY WOULD NOT MOVE UNDER IT'S OWN POWER AND STOPPED IN AN INTERSECTION WITH TRAFFIC. I CONT...

Nov 19, 2007 Power Train 45,000 mi

ON 11/15/07, MY WIFE WAS DRIVING OUR 2004 FORD FREESTAR WITH 45,000 MILES NEAR OUR HOME, (LUCKILY), WHEN, WITHOUT WARNING OF ANY KIND, THE TRANSMISSION FAILED, RENDERING THE VEHICLE INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE SIMPLY WOULD NOT MOVE UNDER IT'S OWN POWER AND STOPPED IN AN INTERSECTION WITH TRAFFIC. I CONT...

Oct 25, 2007 Power Train 62,000 mi

MY WIFE WAS DRIVING OUR 2004 FORD FREESTAR TO WORK. SHE WAS STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT ON A FREEWAY OVERPASS READY TO ENTER THE FREEWAY. WHEN THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN AND SHE TOOK HER FOOT OFF THE BRAKE THE VAN WOULD NOT MOVE. THE VANS TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN DIAGNOSED BE THE DEALER AS THE PROBLEM. THER...

Oct 25, 2007 Power Train 62,000 mi

MY WIFE WAS DRIVING OUR 2004 FORD FREESTAR TO WORK. SHE WAS STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT ON A FREEWAY OVERPASS READY TO ENTER THE FREEWAY. WHEN THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN AND SHE TOOK HER FOOT OFF THE BRAKE THE VAN WOULD NOT MOVE. THE VANS TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN DIAGNOSED BE THE DEALER AS THE PROBLEM. THER...

Oct 23, 2007 Power Train 64,000 mi

I BOUGHT MY 2004 FORD FREESTAR USED IN FEBRUARY OF 2006 FROM EASTERN MOTORS AND HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS WITH IT. FIRST IT NEEDED A TUNE-UP THEN THE COIL PACK WENT BAD AND NOW NEEDS BRAKES AND TIRES. BUT MY MAIN CONCERN IS MY TRANS-AXLE LIGHT COMING ON. I AM A MECHANIC SO I SCANNED IT ON OBD-II SCAN...

Oct 23, 2007 Power Train 64,000 mi

I BOUGHT MY 2004 FORD FREESTAR USED IN FEBRUARY OF 2006 FROM EASTERN MOTORS AND HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS WITH IT. FIRST IT NEEDED A TUNE-UP THEN THE COIL PACK WENT BAD AND NOW NEEDS BRAKES AND TIRES. BUT MY MAIN CONCERN IS MY TRANS-AXLE LIGHT COMING ON. I AM A MECHANIC SO I SCANNED IT ON OBD-II SCAN...

Oct 23, 2007 Wheels 64,000 mi

I BOUGHT MY 2004 FORD FREESTAR USED IN FEBRUARY OF 2006 FROM EASTERN MOTORS AND HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS WITH IT. FIRST IT NEEDED A TUNE-UP THEN THE COIL PACK WENT BAD AND NOW NEEDS BRAKES AND TIRES. BUT MY MAIN CONCERN IS MY TRANS-AXLE LIGHT COMING ON. I AM A MECHANIC SO I SCANNED IT ON OBD-II SCAN...

Oct 23, 2007 Power Train 64,000 mi

I BOUGHT MY 2004 FORD FREESTAR USED IN FEBRUARY OF 2006 FROM EASTERN MOTORS AND HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS WITH IT. FIRST IT NEEDED A TUNE-UP THEN THE COIL PACK WENT BAD AND NOW NEEDS BRAKES AND TIRES. BUT MY MAIN CONCERN IS MY TRANS-AXLE LIGHT COMING ON. I AM A MECHANIC SO I SCANNED IT ON OBD-II SCAN...

Oct 23, 2007 Power Train 64,000 mi

I BOUGHT MY 2004 FORD FREESTAR USED IN FEBRUARY OF 2006 FROM EASTERN MOTORS AND HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS WITH IT. FIRST IT NEEDED A TUNE-UP THEN THE COIL PACK WENT BAD AND NOW NEEDS BRAKES AND TIRES. BUT MY MAIN CONCERN IS MY TRANS-AXLE LIGHT COMING ON. I AM A MECHANIC SO I SCANNED IT ON OBD-II SCAN...

Oct 23, 2007 Wheels 64,000 mi

I BOUGHT MY 2004 FORD FREESTAR USED IN FEBRUARY OF 2006 FROM EASTERN MOTORS AND HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS WITH IT. FIRST IT NEEDED A TUNE-UP THEN THE COIL PACK WENT BAD AND NOW NEEDS BRAKES AND TIRES. BUT MY MAIN CONCERN IS MY TRANS-AXLE LIGHT COMING ON. I AM A MECHANIC SO I SCANNED IT ON OBD-II SCAN...

Oct 22, 2007 Steering 94,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THERE IS A RESTRICTION THAT PREVENTS THE STEERING WHEEL FROM TURNING LEFT OR RIGHT PROPERLY. ON AUGUST 31, 2007, THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT NOTHING WAS WRONG WITH THE STEERING WHEEL; HOWEVER, THE WHEEL HAS BECOME EVEN HARDER T...

Oct 22, 2007 Steering 94,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THERE IS A RESTRICTION THAT PREVENTS THE STEERING WHEEL FROM TURNING LEFT OR RIGHT PROPERLY. ON AUGUST 31, 2007, THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT NOTHING WAS WRONG WITH THE STEERING WHEEL; HOWEVER, THE WHEEL HAS BECOME EVEN HARDER T...

Oct 19, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline

'04 FORD FREESTAR QUICK CONNECT ON FUEL LINE WILL COME LOOSE, SPRAYING FUEL ON MUFFLER AND EXHAUST SYSTEM! NO REPAIR KIT AVAILABLE. HAVE TO BUY COMPLETE FUEL LINE. THIS IS THE 2ND TIME ON THIS SAME VEHICLE. I'M AN AUTO-TECH AND HAD TO REPAIR THIS SAME VEHICLE BEFORE FOR THE SAME THING.

Oct 19, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline

'04 FORD FREESTAR QUICK CONNECT ON FUEL LINE WILL COME LOOSE, SPRAYING FUEL ON MUFFLER AND EXHAUST SYSTEM! NO REPAIR KIT AVAILABLE. HAVE TO BUY COMPLETE FUEL LINE. THIS IS THE 2ND TIME ON THIS SAME VEHICLE. I'M AN AUTO-TECH AND HAD TO REPAIR THIS SAME VEHICLE BEFORE FOR THE SAME THING.

Oct 11, 2007 Latches/locks/linkages

2004 FORD FREESTAR WITH NO REAR DOOR SENSORS. CONSUMER BELIEVES THAT THE REAR SLIDING DOOR SHOULD HAVE SENSORS ON THE REAR OF THE DOOR. *KB THE CONSUMER'S SON WALKED TOWARDS THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. HER SON GRABBED THE BACK EDGE OF THE DOOR, WHICH ULTIMATELY CLOSED ON HIS FINGERS. THE CONSUMER'S...

Oct 11, 2007 Unknown Or Other

2004 FORD FREESTAR WITH NO REAR DOOR SENSORS. CONSUMER BELIEVES THAT THE REAR SLIDING DOOR SHOULD HAVE SENSORS ON THE REAR OF THE DOOR. *KB THE CONSUMER'S SON WALKED TOWARDS THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. HER SON GRABBED THE BACK EDGE OF THE DOOR, WHICH ULTIMATELY CLOSED ON HIS FINGERS. THE CONSUMER'S...

Oct 11, 2007 Latches/locks/linkages

2004 FORD FREESTAR WITH NO REAR DOOR SENSORS. CONSUMER BELIEVES THAT THE REAR SLIDING DOOR SHOULD HAVE SENSORS ON THE REAR OF THE DOOR. *KB THE CONSUMER'S SON WALKED TOWARDS THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. HER SON GRABBED THE BACK EDGE OF THE DOOR, WHICH ULTIMATELY CLOSED ON HIS FINGERS. THE CONSUMER'S...

Oct 11, 2007 Unknown Or Other

2004 FORD FREESTAR WITH NO REAR DOOR SENSORS. CONSUMER BELIEVES THAT THE REAR SLIDING DOOR SHOULD HAVE SENSORS ON THE REAR OF THE DOOR. *KB THE CONSUMER'S SON WALKED TOWARDS THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. HER SON GRABBED THE BACK EDGE OF THE DOOR, WHICH ULTIMATELY CLOSED ON HIS FINGERS. THE CONSUMER'S...

Sep 11, 2007 Power Train 60,500 mi

MYSELF, MY HUSBAND AND OUR TWO CHILDREN WERE LEAVING A RESTAURANT WHEN WITHOUT ANY WARNING MY 2004 FORD FREESTAR WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. MY HUSBAND STOPPED THE CAR AND TRIED SEVERAL GEARS AND IT WOULD NOT GO IN ANY DIRECTION. HE TURNED THE CAR OFF AND THEN RESTARTED IT AND IT STILL WOULD NOT GO IN A...

Sep 11, 2007 Power Train 60,500 mi

MYSELF, MY HUSBAND AND OUR TWO CHILDREN WERE LEAVING A RESTAURANT WHEN WITHOUT ANY WARNING MY 2004 FORD FREESTAR WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. MY HUSBAND STOPPED THE CAR AND TRIED SEVERAL GEARS AND IT WOULD NOT GO IN ANY DIRECTION. HE TURNED THE CAR OFF AND THEN RESTARTED IT AND IT STILL WOULD NOT GO IN A...

Sep 1, 2007 Power Train Fire 44,800 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY 2004 FORD FREESTAR WITH 44,800 MILES, IT CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE FIRE WAS PUT OUT BY A PASSING TRUCK DRIVER WITH HIS FIRE EXTINGUISHER. THE CAR WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL GARAGE, THEN IT WAS MOVED TO A FORD DEALERSHIP CLOSE TO MY HOME. THE VAN NEEDS A NEW TRANSMISSION AND AN OXYGEN SENSOR THA...

Sep 1, 2007 Power Train Fire 44,800 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY 2004 FORD FREESTAR WITH 44,800 MILES, IT CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE FIRE WAS PUT OUT BY A PASSING TRUCK DRIVER WITH HIS FIRE EXTINGUISHER. THE CAR WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL GARAGE, THEN IT WAS MOVED TO A FORD DEALERSHIP CLOSE TO MY HOME. THE VAN NEEDS A NEW TRANSMISSION AND AN OXYGEN SENSOR THA...

Aug 31, 2007 Suspension 37,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A HIGH PITCHED, WHINING SOUND COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER REPLACED THE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 37,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 41,000. UPDATED 09/18/07 *TR

Aug 31, 2007 Tires 50,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE VEHICLE HAS BRIDGESTONE STEEL BELTED, SIZE P225/60R16 TIRES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 51,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000.

Aug 31, 2007 Suspension 37,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A HIGH PITCHED, WHINING SOUND COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER REPLACED THE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 37,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 41,000. UPDATED 09/18/07 *TR

Aug 31, 2007 Tires 50,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE VEHICLE HAS BRIDGESTONE STEEL BELTED, SIZE P225/60R16 TIRES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 51,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000.

Aug 1, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 36,600 mi

WHILE ON VACATION, GRINDING NOISE WAS HEARD FROM THE LEFT REAR BRAKES, BROUGHT VAN TO A LOCAL FORD DEALER. IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE INNER BRAKE PADS WORE UNEVEN AND WERE METAL TO METAL ON THE ROTORS. NEW PADS WERE INSTALLED AND ROTORS TURNED AT A COST OF $215 AND LOSS OF A VACATION DAY WITH FAM...

Aug 1, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 36,600 mi

WHILE ON VACATION, GRINDING NOISE WAS HEARD FROM THE LEFT REAR BRAKES, BROUGHT VAN TO A LOCAL FORD DEALER. IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE INNER BRAKE PADS WORE UNEVEN AND WERE METAL TO METAL ON THE ROTORS. NEW PADS WERE INSTALLED AND ROTORS TURNED AT A COST OF $215 AND LOSS OF A VACATION DAY WITH FAM...

Aug 1, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 36,600 mi

WHILE ON VACATION, GRINDING NOISE WAS HEARD FROM THE LEFT REAR BRAKES, BROUGHT VAN TO A LOCAL FORD DEALER. IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE INNER BRAKE PADS WORE UNEVEN AND WERE METAL TO METAL ON THE ROTORS. NEW PADS WERE INSTALLED AND ROTORS TURNED AT A COST OF $215 AND LOSS OF A VACATION DAY WITH FAM...

Aug 1, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 36,600 mi

WHILE ON VACATION, GRINDING NOISE WAS HEARD FROM THE LEFT REAR BRAKES, BROUGHT VAN TO A LOCAL FORD DEALER. IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE INNER BRAKE PADS WORE UNEVEN AND WERE METAL TO METAL ON THE ROTORS. NEW PADS WERE INSTALLED AND ROTORS TURNED AT A COST OF $215 AND LOSS OF A VACATION DAY WITH FAM...

Jul 10, 2007 Service Brakes, Air 45,400 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE IN 2004, WHICH STATED THAT TWO ROTORS AND THE FRONT HUBS OF THE VEHICLE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE TWO ROTORS WERE REPLACED, BUT THE FRONT HUBS WERE NOT. THE CONTACT BEGAN EXPERIENCING FAILURES WITH THE FRONT HUBS AND ...

Jul 10, 2007 Service Brakes, Air 45,400 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE IN 2004, WHICH STATED THAT TWO ROTORS AND THE FRONT HUBS OF THE VEHICLE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE TWO ROTORS WERE REPLACED, BUT THE FRONT HUBS WERE NOT. THE CONTACT BEGAN EXPERIENCING FAILURES WITH THE FRONT HUBS AND ...

Jul 9, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 30,000 mi

WHILE APPLYING BRAKES,A GRINDING NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. UPON GETTING THE VEHICLE CHECKED IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE INNER BRAKE PADS WERE WORN DOWN TO THE BARE METAL, WHILE THE OUTSIDE BRAKE PADS WERE IN NEW CONDITION. THE FRONT BRAKES WERE ASSESSED AT 80% REMAINING L...

Jul 9, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 30,000 mi

WHILE APPLYING BRAKES,A GRINDING NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. UPON GETTING THE VEHICLE CHECKED IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE INNER BRAKE PADS WERE WORN DOWN TO THE BARE METAL, WHILE THE OUTSIDE BRAKE PADS WERE IN NEW CONDITION. THE FRONT BRAKES WERE ASSESSED AT 80% REMAINING L...

May 29, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 29,245 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY FORD FREESTAR THE ENGINE STARTED TO MISS. AFTER A SHORT DISTANCE IT DIED COMPLETELY. LUCKILY, I WAS ON A SIDE ROAD AND ABLE TO PULL TO THE SIDE OUT OF THE TRAFFIC. THE PROBLEM WAS THE RESULT OF A MANUFACTURING DEFECT ALLOWING WATER TO LEAK INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND THEN INT...

May 29, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 29,245 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY FORD FREESTAR THE ENGINE STARTED TO MISS. AFTER A SHORT DISTANCE IT DIED COMPLETELY. LUCKILY, I WAS ON A SIDE ROAD AND ABLE TO PULL TO THE SIDE OUT OF THE TRAFFIC. THE PROBLEM WAS THE RESULT OF A MANUFACTURING DEFECT ALLOWING WATER TO LEAK INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND THEN INT...

May 26, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

UNKNOWN, PROBLEM JUST OCCURREDS UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS. WHILE DRIVING THE BRAKE PEDAL, WHEN DEPRESSED FOR BRAKING, DROPPED GIVING THE DRIVER THE INPRESSION THAT THE BRAKES MIGHT HAVE TOTALLY GIVEN OUT. MYSELF DRIVING THE VEHICLE. THE PEDAL SEEMED TO DROP APROXIMATELY ONE INCH PRIOR TO BRAKING NO...

May 26, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

UNKNOWN, PROBLEM JUST OCCURREDS UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS. WHILE DRIVING THE BRAKE PEDAL, WHEN DEPRESSED FOR BRAKING, DROPPED GIVING THE DRIVER THE INPRESSION THAT THE BRAKES MIGHT HAVE TOTALLY GIVEN OUT. MYSELF DRIVING THE VEHICLE. THE PEDAL SEEMED TO DROP APROXIMATELY ONE INCH PRIOR TO BRAKING NO...

May 17, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 9,558 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE DRIVING SPEEDS RANGING FROM 50 TO 60MPH, THERE IS A GRINDING NOISE AND THE BRAKE PEDAL IS EXTENDED TO THE FLOORBOARD WHEN DEPRESSED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE REAR CALIPERS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. APPROXIMATELY ONE WEEK ...

May 17, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 9,558 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE DRIVING SPEEDS RANGING FROM 50 TO 60MPH, THERE IS A GRINDING NOISE AND THE BRAKE PEDAL IS EXTENDED TO THE FLOORBOARD WHEN DEPRESSED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE REAR CALIPERS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. APPROXIMATELY ONE WEEK ...

May 8, 2007 Wheels 27,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE DRIVING OVER 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE MADE A LOUD WHISTLING NOISE. THE NOISE STOPPED WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL WAS TURNED TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE EXPERIENCED THE SAME FAILURE AS NOTED IN RECALL # 04V446000 (WHEELS:CAP/COVER/HUB). ...

May 8, 2007 Wheels 27,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE DRIVING OVER 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE MADE A LOUD WHISTLING NOISE. THE NOISE STOPPED WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL WAS TURNED TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE EXPERIENCED THE SAME FAILURE AS NOTED IN RECALL # 04V446000 (WHEELS:CAP/COVER/HUB). ...

Apr 17, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 22,651 mi

ON 4/11/07 FORD SERVICE DEPARTMENT. INFORMED ME THE REAR BRAKES & ROTORS ON THE 04 FREESTAR WERE SHOT AND NEEDED IMMEDIATE REPLACEMENT AT A COST OF $575.00.I THOUGHT THEY WERE LYING TO ME BECAUSE I HAD MORE THAN 20 DIFFERENT CARS,TRUCKS,& VANS, BUT NEVER HAD FACTORY INSTALLED BRAKE PADS WEAR OUT ...

Apr 17, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 22,651 mi

ON 4/11/07 FORD SERVICE DEPARTMENT. INFORMED ME THE REAR BRAKES & ROTORS ON THE 04 FREESTAR WERE SHOT AND NEEDED IMMEDIATE REPLACEMENT AT A COST OF $575.00.I THOUGHT THEY WERE LYING TO ME BECAUSE I HAD MORE THAN 20 DIFFERENT CARS,TRUCKS,& VANS, BUT NEVER HAD FACTORY INSTALLED BRAKE PADS WEAR OUT ...

Apr 17, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 22,651 mi

ON 4/11/07 FORD SERVICE DEPARTMENT. INFORMED ME THE REAR BRAKES & ROTORS ON THE 04 FREESTAR WERE SHOT AND NEEDED IMMEDIATE REPLACEMENT AT A COST OF $575.00.I THOUGHT THEY WERE LYING TO ME BECAUSE I HAD MORE THAN 20 DIFFERENT CARS,TRUCKS,& VANS, BUT NEVER HAD FACTORY INSTALLED BRAKE PADS WEAR OUT ...

Apr 17, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 22,651 mi

ON 4/11/07 FORD SERVICE DEPARTMENT. INFORMED ME THE REAR BRAKES & ROTORS ON THE 04 FREESTAR WERE SHOT AND NEEDED IMMEDIATE REPLACEMENT AT A COST OF $575.00.I THOUGHT THEY WERE LYING TO ME BECAUSE I HAD MORE THAN 20 DIFFERENT CARS,TRUCKS,& VANS, BUT NEVER HAD FACTORY INSTALLED BRAKE PADS WEAR OUT ...

Apr 17, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 22,651 mi

ON 4/11/07 FORD SERVICE DEPARTMENT. INFORMED ME THE REAR BRAKES & ROTORS ON THE 04 FREESTAR WERE SHOT AND NEEDED IMMEDIATE REPLACEMENT AT A COST OF $575.00.I THOUGHT THEY WERE LYING TO ME BECAUSE I HAD MORE THAN 20 DIFFERENT CARS,TRUCKS,& VANS, BUT NEVER HAD FACTORY INSTALLED BRAKE PADS WEAR OUT ...

Apr 17, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 22,651 mi

ON 4/11/07 FORD SERVICE DEPARTMENT. INFORMED ME THE REAR BRAKES & ROTORS ON THE 04 FREESTAR WERE SHOT AND NEEDED IMMEDIATE REPLACEMENT AT A COST OF $575.00.I THOUGHT THEY WERE LYING TO ME BECAUSE I HAD MORE THAN 20 DIFFERENT CARS,TRUCKS,& VANS, BUT NEVER HAD FACTORY INSTALLED BRAKE PADS WEAR OUT ...

Apr 12, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 40,966 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE DRIVING AT 5 MPH THE CONTACT HEARD A GRINDING NOISE IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE WHEN EVER THE BRAKE WERE DEPRESSED. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE GRINDING NOISE WAS DUE TO THE REAR BRAKES. THE MECHANIC REPLACED THE REAR BRAKE PADS, ROTORS, AND CALI...

Apr 12, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 40,966 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE DRIVING AT 5 MPH THE CONTACT HEARD A GRINDING NOISE IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE WHEN EVER THE BRAKE WERE DEPRESSED. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE GRINDING NOISE WAS DUE TO THE REAR BRAKES. THE MECHANIC REPLACED THE REAR BRAKE PADS, ROTORS, AND CALI...

Apr 12, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 40,966 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE DRIVING AT 5 MPH THE CONTACT HEARD A GRINDING NOISE IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE WHEN EVER THE BRAKE WERE DEPRESSED. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE GRINDING NOISE WAS DUE TO THE REAR BRAKES. THE MECHANIC REPLACED THE REAR BRAKE PADS, ROTORS, AND CALI...

Apr 12, 2007 Visibility 92,000 mi

ON 4/11/07 AS MY HUSBAND WAS DRIVING OUR CHILDREN TO SCHOOL, THE REAR WINDOW OF OUR 2004 FORD FREESTAR BURST, SHATTERING FOR NO APPARENT REASON. THERE WERE NO CHIPS OR CRACKS PRIOR TO THE EXPLOSION. FORTUNATELY, NO ONE WAS IN THE LAST ROW, OTHERWISE, SOMEONE COULD HAVE BEEN SERIOUSLY INJURED. ALT...

Apr 12, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 40,966 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE DRIVING AT 5 MPH THE CONTACT HEARD A GRINDING NOISE IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE WHEN EVER THE BRAKE WERE DEPRESSED. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE GRINDING NOISE WAS DUE TO THE REAR BRAKES. THE MECHANIC REPLACED THE REAR BRAKE PADS, ROTORS, AND CALI...

Apr 12, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 40,966 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE DRIVING AT 5 MPH THE CONTACT HEARD A GRINDING NOISE IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE WHEN EVER THE BRAKE WERE DEPRESSED. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE GRINDING NOISE WAS DUE TO THE REAR BRAKES. THE MECHANIC REPLACED THE REAR BRAKE PADS, ROTORS, AND CALI...

Apr 12, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 40,966 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE DRIVING AT 5 MPH THE CONTACT HEARD A GRINDING NOISE IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE WHEN EVER THE BRAKE WERE DEPRESSED. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE GRINDING NOISE WAS DUE TO THE REAR BRAKES. THE MECHANIC REPLACED THE REAR BRAKE PADS, ROTORS, AND CALI...

Apr 12, 2007 Visibility 92,000 mi

ON 4/11/07 AS MY HUSBAND WAS DRIVING OUR CHILDREN TO SCHOOL, THE REAR WINDOW OF OUR 2004 FORD FREESTAR BURST, SHATTERING FOR NO APPARENT REASON. THERE WERE NO CHIPS OR CRACKS PRIOR TO THE EXPLOSION. FORTUNATELY, NO ONE WAS IN THE LAST ROW, OTHERWISE, SOMEONE COULD HAVE BEEN SERIOUSLY INJURED. ALT...

Apr 9, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control

DRIVING WITH CRUISE CONTROL ON IN A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. TAP BRAKE TO RELEASE CRUISE CONTROL. ONCE I WAS READY TO ACCELERATE AGAIN, I TRIED TO PUSH THE GAS PEDAL. HOWEVER THE GAS PEDAL WAS ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR AND I HAD A LOSS OF ACCELERATION POWER. I COULD NOT ACCELERATE AND HAD TO PULL OFF T...

Apr 9, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control

DRIVING WITH CRUISE CONTROL ON IN A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. TAP BRAKE TO RELEASE CRUISE CONTROL. ONCE I WAS READY TO ACCELERATE AGAIN, I TRIED TO PUSH THE GAS PEDAL. HOWEVER THE GAS PEDAL WAS ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR AND I HAD A LOSS OF ACCELERATION POWER. I COULD NOT ACCELERATE AND HAD TO PULL OFF T...

Mar 16, 2007 Power Train 32,000 mi

2004 FORD FREESTAR. BACKING OUT OF THE DRIVE-WAY I PUT THE VAN IN PARK AND LEFT IT IDLE IN THE STREET TO SEE IF I ACCIDENTLY RAN OVER A GABAGE CAN. WHILE STANDING OUTSIDE OF THE VAN TALKING TO MY HUSBAND I NOTICE THE VAN WAS IN REVERSE. I TRIED TO GET BACK INTO THE VAN AND I FELL OUT OF THE VAN T...

Mar 16, 2007 Power Train 32,000 mi

2004 FORD FREESTAR. BACKING OUT OF THE DRIVE-WAY I PUT THE VAN IN PARK AND LEFT IT IDLE IN THE STREET TO SEE IF I ACCIDENTLY RAN OVER A GABAGE CAN. WHILE STANDING OUTSIDE OF THE VAN TALKING TO MY HUSBAND I NOTICE THE VAN WAS IN REVERSE. I TRIED TO GET BACK INTO THE VAN AND I FELL OUT OF THE VAN T...

Mar 12, 2007 Suspension 64,000 mi

TL*- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREE STAR WITH A CURRENT AND FAILURE ODOMETER READING OF 64000 MILES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR AXLE TORQUE ARM CAME APART ON MARCH 9, 2007 WHILE DRIVING AT 2 MPH AND AFTER DRIVING OVER A SPEED BUMP. THE CONTACT CALLED FORD MOTORS, WHO CLAIMED THAT THE VE...

Mar 12, 2007 Suspension 64,000 mi

TL*- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREE STAR WITH A CURRENT AND FAILURE ODOMETER READING OF 64000 MILES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR AXLE TORQUE ARM CAME APART ON MARCH 9, 2007 WHILE DRIVING AT 2 MPH AND AFTER DRIVING OVER A SPEED BUMP. THE CONTACT CALLED FORD MOTORS, WHO CLAIMED THAT THE VE...

Feb 26, 2007 Power Train 78,830 mi

TL*- THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE 2004 FORD FREESTAR'S TRANSMISSION FAILED AT 79,000 MILES WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH AND GOING UP A HILL, THE ENGINE REVVED, AND THE VEHICLE WOULDN'T ACCELERATE AT THE NORMAL SPEED, BUT SHE DID GET TO THE TOP OF THE HILL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE CONTINUED ...

Feb 26, 2007 Visibility 78,830 mi

TL*- THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE 2004 FORD FREESTAR'S TRANSMISSION FAILED AT 79,000 MILES WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH AND GOING UP A HILL, THE ENGINE REVVED, AND THE VEHICLE WOULDN'T ACCELERATE AT THE NORMAL SPEED, BUT SHE DID GET TO THE TOP OF THE HILL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE CONTINUED ...

Feb 26, 2007 Electrical System 78,830 mi

TL*- THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE 2004 FORD FREESTAR'S TRANSMISSION FAILED AT 79,000 MILES WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH AND GOING UP A HILL, THE ENGINE REVVED, AND THE VEHICLE WOULDN'T ACCELERATE AT THE NORMAL SPEED, BUT SHE DID GET TO THE TOP OF THE HILL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE CONTINUED ...

Feb 26, 2007 Power Train 78,830 mi

TL*- THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE 2004 FORD FREESTAR'S TRANSMISSION FAILED AT 79,000 MILES WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH AND GOING UP A HILL, THE ENGINE REVVED, AND THE VEHICLE WOULDN'T ACCELERATE AT THE NORMAL SPEED, BUT SHE DID GET TO THE TOP OF THE HILL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE CONTINUED ...

Feb 26, 2007 Visibility 78,830 mi

TL*- THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE 2004 FORD FREESTAR'S TRANSMISSION FAILED AT 79,000 MILES WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH AND GOING UP A HILL, THE ENGINE REVVED, AND THE VEHICLE WOULDN'T ACCELERATE AT THE NORMAL SPEED, BUT SHE DID GET TO THE TOP OF THE HILL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE CONTINUED ...

Feb 26, 2007 Electrical System 78,830 mi

TL*- THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE 2004 FORD FREESTAR'S TRANSMISSION FAILED AT 79,000 MILES WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH AND GOING UP A HILL, THE ENGINE REVVED, AND THE VEHICLE WOULDN'T ACCELERATE AT THE NORMAL SPEED, BUT SHE DID GET TO THE TOP OF THE HILL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE CONTINUED ...

Jan 21, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FAILURE OF REAR BRAKE ROTORS. *NM

Jan 21, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FAILURE OF REAR BRAKE ROTORS. *NM

Jan 2, 2007 Power Train 26,200 mi

WIFE'S VAN. REPORTED THAT IN COLD WEATHER IT WOULD START HARD. RECENTLY WHILE DRIVING TO WORK IT BUCKED SEVERAL TIMES. WAS ABLE TO GET TO WORK. INFORMED ME OF THE PROBLEM WHERE I WENT TO CHECK VAN. IT WOULDN'T START AFTER 5 ATTEMPTS, THEN IT STARTED UP BUT WAS A HARD START. AT THE SAME TIME CHECK E...

Jan 2, 2007 Electrical System 26,200 mi

WIFE'S VAN. REPORTED THAT IN COLD WEATHER IT WOULD START HARD. RECENTLY WHILE DRIVING TO WORK IT BUCKED SEVERAL TIMES. WAS ABLE TO GET TO WORK. INFORMED ME OF THE PROBLEM WHERE I WENT TO CHECK VAN. IT WOULDN'T START AFTER 5 ATTEMPTS, THEN IT STARTED UP BUT WAS A HARD START. AT THE SAME TIME CHECK E...

Jan 2, 2007 Power Train 26,200 mi

WIFE'S VAN. REPORTED THAT IN COLD WEATHER IT WOULD START HARD. RECENTLY WHILE DRIVING TO WORK IT BUCKED SEVERAL TIMES. WAS ABLE TO GET TO WORK. INFORMED ME OF THE PROBLEM WHERE I WENT TO CHECK VAN. IT WOULDN'T START AFTER 5 ATTEMPTS, THEN IT STARTED UP BUT WAS A HARD START. AT THE SAME TIME CHECK E...

Jan 2, 2007 Electrical System 26,200 mi

WIFE'S VAN. REPORTED THAT IN COLD WEATHER IT WOULD START HARD. RECENTLY WHILE DRIVING TO WORK IT BUCKED SEVERAL TIMES. WAS ABLE TO GET TO WORK. INFORMED ME OF THE PROBLEM WHERE I WENT TO CHECK VAN. IT WOULDN'T START AFTER 5 ATTEMPTS, THEN IT STARTED UP BUT WAS A HARD START. AT THE SAME TIME CHECK E...

Nov 5, 2006 Power Train 44,000 mi

DROVE THE VEHICLE 100 MILES, GOT GAS, STARTED THE CAR, WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO ANY GEARS. YOU CAN MOVE THE GEAR IN TO GEAR BUT THE TRANSMISSION WILL NOT SHIFT INTO GEAR. I WAS LEFT STRANDED WITH 3 KIDS 100 MILES FROM HOME, THIS HAPPENED WITHOUT WARNING. *NM

Nov 5, 2006 Power Train 44,000 mi

DROVE THE VEHICLE 100 MILES, GOT GAS, STARTED THE CAR, WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO ANY GEARS. YOU CAN MOVE THE GEAR IN TO GEAR BUT THE TRANSMISSION WILL NOT SHIFT INTO GEAR. I WAS LEFT STRANDED WITH 3 KIDS 100 MILES FROM HOME, THIS HAPPENED WITHOUT WARNING. *NM

Oct 27, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 35,300 mi

THE VEHICLE I OWN IS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR VAN. I PURCHASED IN 2003. IT HAS 35,698 MILES ON IT. AT APPROXIMATELY 35,000 MILES THE REAR BRAKES STARTED MAKING A GRINDING NOISE WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS PURCHASED- THE BRAKES HAD TO BE REPLACED-INCLUDING ROTORS...

Oct 27, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 35,300 mi

THE VEHICLE I OWN IS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR VAN. I PURCHASED IN 2003. IT HAS 35,698 MILES ON IT. AT APPROXIMATELY 35,000 MILES THE REAR BRAKES STARTED MAKING A GRINDING NOISE WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS PURCHASED- THE BRAKES HAD TO BE REPLACED-INCLUDING ROTORS...

Oct 19, 2006 Steering 44,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED A LEAK WAS NOTICED UNDER THE VEHICLE AND POWER STEERING FLUID WAS ADDED OFTEN. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE DEALER WHO DETERMINED THE POWER STEERING PRESSURE LINE FRACTURED. THERE WAS A NHTSA RECALL, # 03V457000, REGARDING THE POWER STEERING: HOSE, PIPING AND CONNECTIONS. ...

Oct 19, 2006 Steering 44,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED A LEAK WAS NOTICED UNDER THE VEHICLE AND POWER STEERING FLUID WAS ADDED OFTEN. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE DEALER WHO DETERMINED THE POWER STEERING PRESSURE LINE FRACTURED. THERE WAS A NHTSA RECALL, # 03V457000, REGARDING THE POWER STEERING: HOSE, PIPING AND CONNECTIONS. ...

Oct 18, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 53,850 mi

FAULTY CALIPER ON THE FORD 2004 FREESTAR. *NM

Oct 18, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 53,850 mi

FAULTY CALIPER ON THE FORD 2004 FREESTAR. *NM

Sep 25, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 30,684 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED UPON PURCHASE, IT WAS NOTICED THE ROTORS WERE SCRATCHED; THE ROTORS AND PADS WERE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP 3,000 MILES LATER FOR AN OIL CHANGE, WHERE IT WAS THEN DETERMINED THE ROTORS NEEDED TO BE TURNED. THE BRAKES SHOOK WHILE STOPPING AND WHEN THE...

Sep 25, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 30,684 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED UPON PURCHASE, IT WAS NOTICED THE ROTORS WERE SCRATCHED; THE ROTORS AND PADS WERE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP 3,000 MILES LATER FOR AN OIL CHANGE, WHERE IT WAS THEN DETERMINED THE ROTORS NEEDED TO BE TURNED. THE BRAKES SHOOK WHILE STOPPING AND WHEN THE...

Aug 10, 2006 Electrical System Fire 41,000 mi

UPON LEAVING THE INTERSTATE AND COMING INTO TOWN (APPROXIMATELY 1 MILE ) MY VEHICLE MADE A SLIGHT NOISE, I LOOKED AT MY GAUGES WITH NO INDICATORS ON I PROCEEDED INTO MY DRIVEWAY WHERE MY VAN BEGAN TO ERUPT INTO FLAMES WITHIN MOMENTS THE ENTIRE FRONT END WAS ENGULFED WITH 12 FT. FLAMES I CALLED THE F...

Aug 10, 2006 Electrical System Fire 41,000 mi

UPON LEAVING THE INTERSTATE AND COMING INTO TOWN (APPROXIMATELY 1 MILE ) MY VEHICLE MADE A SLIGHT NOISE, I LOOKED AT MY GAUGES WITH NO INDICATORS ON I PROCEEDED INTO MY DRIVEWAY WHERE MY VAN BEGAN TO ERUPT INTO FLAMES WITHIN MOMENTS THE ENTIRE FRONT END WAS ENGULFED WITH 12 FT. FLAMES I CALLED THE F...

Aug 3, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 45,000 mi

STARTED TO NOTICE GRINDING NOISES AND EXCESSIVE WEAR TO REAR PADS AND ROTORS. TOOK CAR INTO LOCAL DEALER FOR INSPECTION. WAS TOLD THAT YES, THE REAR NEEDED NEW PADS AND ROTORS AND SINCE IT WAS NORMAL WEAR (APPROXIMATELY. 40K MILES) IT WAS NOT COVERED UNDER VEHICLE EXTENDED WARRANTY. TOOK VEHICLE TO...

Aug 3, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 45,000 mi

STARTED TO NOTICE GRINDING NOISES AND EXCESSIVE WEAR TO REAR PADS AND ROTORS. TOOK CAR INTO LOCAL DEALER FOR INSPECTION. WAS TOLD THAT YES, THE REAR NEEDED NEW PADS AND ROTORS AND SINCE IT WAS NORMAL WEAR (APPROXIMATELY. 40K MILES) IT WAS NOT COVERED UNDER VEHICLE EXTENDED WARRANTY. TOOK VEHICLE TO...

Aug 3, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 45,000 mi

STARTED TO NOTICE GRINDING NOISES AND EXCESSIVE WEAR TO REAR PADS AND ROTORS. TOOK CAR INTO LOCAL DEALER FOR INSPECTION. WAS TOLD THAT YES, THE REAR NEEDED NEW PADS AND ROTORS AND SINCE IT WAS NORMAL WEAR (APPROXIMATELY. 40K MILES) IT WAS NOT COVERED UNDER VEHICLE EXTENDED WARRANTY. TOOK VEHICLE TO...

Aug 3, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 45,000 mi

STARTED TO NOTICE GRINDING NOISES AND EXCESSIVE WEAR TO REAR PADS AND ROTORS. TOOK CAR INTO LOCAL DEALER FOR INSPECTION. WAS TOLD THAT YES, THE REAR NEEDED NEW PADS AND ROTORS AND SINCE IT WAS NORMAL WEAR (APPROXIMATELY. 40K MILES) IT WAS NOT COVERED UNDER VEHICLE EXTENDED WARRANTY. TOOK VEHICLE TO...

Jul 14, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 31,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS A POPPING AND GRINDING NOISE HEARD COMING FROM THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AREA. PRIOR TO TAKING A TRIP, THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE BRAKE PADS ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE. WHEN THE CONTACT RETURNED FROM THE TRIP, THERE WAS ROARING NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE V...

Jul 14, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 31,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS A POPPING AND GRINDING NOISE HEARD COMING FROM THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AREA. PRIOR TO TAKING A TRIP, THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE BRAKE PADS ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE. WHEN THE CONTACT RETURNED FROM THE TRIP, THERE WAS ROARING NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE V...

Jul 14, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 31,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS A POPPING AND GRINDING NOISE HEARD COMING FROM THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AREA. PRIOR TO TAKING A TRIP, THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE BRAKE PADS ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE. WHEN THE CONTACT RETURNED FROM THE TRIP, THERE WAS ROARING NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE V...

Jul 14, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 31,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS A POPPING AND GRINDING NOISE HEARD COMING FROM THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AREA. PRIOR TO TAKING A TRIP, THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE BRAKE PADS ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE. WHEN THE CONTACT RETURNED FROM THE TRIP, THERE WAS ROARING NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE V...

Apr 22, 2006 Steering

THIS IS A GENERAL COMPLIANT ABOUT MY 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE PROBLEMS STARTED ALMOST IMMEDIATELY AFTER DRIVING THE CAR AWAY FROM THE DEALER. 1. I WAS AT A STOP LIGHT AND THE RUBBER COVER FELL OFF OF THE BRAKE PEDAL. 2. THE NEXT THING WAS THE KEYLESS REMOTE WORKED ABOUT 50% OF THE TIME TO OPEN THE...

Apr 22, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THIS IS A GENERAL COMPLIANT ABOUT MY 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE PROBLEMS STARTED ALMOST IMMEDIATELY AFTER DRIVING THE CAR AWAY FROM THE DEALER. 1. I WAS AT A STOP LIGHT AND THE RUBBER COVER FELL OFF OF THE BRAKE PEDAL. 2. THE NEXT THING WAS THE KEYLESS REMOTE WORKED ABOUT 50% OF THE TIME TO OPEN THE...

Apr 22, 2006 Equipment

THIS IS A GENERAL COMPLIANT ABOUT MY 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE PROBLEMS STARTED ALMOST IMMEDIATELY AFTER DRIVING THE CAR AWAY FROM THE DEALER. 1. I WAS AT A STOP LIGHT AND THE RUBBER COVER FELL OFF OF THE BRAKE PEDAL. 2. THE NEXT THING WAS THE KEYLESS REMOTE WORKED ABOUT 50% OF THE TIME TO OPEN THE...

Apr 22, 2006 Steering

THIS IS A GENERAL COMPLIANT ABOUT MY 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE PROBLEMS STARTED ALMOST IMMEDIATELY AFTER DRIVING THE CAR AWAY FROM THE DEALER. 1. I WAS AT A STOP LIGHT AND THE RUBBER COVER FELL OFF OF THE BRAKE PEDAL. 2. THE NEXT THING WAS THE KEYLESS REMOTE WORKED ABOUT 50% OF THE TIME TO OPEN THE...

Apr 22, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THIS IS A GENERAL COMPLIANT ABOUT MY 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE PROBLEMS STARTED ALMOST IMMEDIATELY AFTER DRIVING THE CAR AWAY FROM THE DEALER. 1. I WAS AT A STOP LIGHT AND THE RUBBER COVER FELL OFF OF THE BRAKE PEDAL. 2. THE NEXT THING WAS THE KEYLESS REMOTE WORKED ABOUT 50% OF THE TIME TO OPEN THE...

Apr 22, 2006 Equipment

THIS IS A GENERAL COMPLIANT ABOUT MY 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE PROBLEMS STARTED ALMOST IMMEDIATELY AFTER DRIVING THE CAR AWAY FROM THE DEALER. 1. I WAS AT A STOP LIGHT AND THE RUBBER COVER FELL OFF OF THE BRAKE PEDAL. 2. THE NEXT THING WAS THE KEYLESS REMOTE WORKED ABOUT 50% OF THE TIME TO OPEN THE...

Apr 3, 2006 Power Train

WHEN PUTTING THE VEHICLE INTO DRIVE FROM REVERSE IT ROLLS QUITE A BIT. IT HAPPENS OFTEN. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAY IT'S NORMAL AND THEY HAVE RECEIVED NO OTHER COMPLAINTS LIKE THIS. I ALMOST HIT ANOTHER CAR THAT WAS BEHIND ME IN A BANK LINE DUE TO THIS. *JB

Apr 3, 2006 Power Train

WHEN PUTTING THE VEHICLE INTO DRIVE FROM REVERSE IT ROLLS QUITE A BIT. IT HAPPENS OFTEN. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAY IT'S NORMAL AND THEY HAVE RECEIVED NO OTHER COMPLAINTS LIKE THIS. I ALMOST HIT ANOTHER CAR THAT WAS BEHIND ME IN A BANK LINE DUE TO THIS. *JB

Mar 24, 2006 Wheels 13,000 mi

EXPERIENCED A VERY LOUD SQUEALING NOISE THAT APPEARED TO BE COMING FROM THE FRONT WHEELS - THIS USUALLY OCCURRED AT SPEEDS >60 MPH. WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL WAS TURNED SLIGHTLY TO THE RIGHT, THE NOISE WOULD CEASE. WHEN THE WHEELS WERE STRAIGHTENED AGAIN, THE NOISE WOULD CONTINUE. TOOK THE VEHICLE ...

Mar 24, 2006 Equipment 13,000 mi

EXPERIENCED A VERY LOUD SQUEALING NOISE THAT APPEARED TO BE COMING FROM THE FRONT WHEELS - THIS USUALLY OCCURRED AT SPEEDS >60 MPH. WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL WAS TURNED SLIGHTLY TO THE RIGHT, THE NOISE WOULD CEASE. WHEN THE WHEELS WERE STRAIGHTENED AGAIN, THE NOISE WOULD CONTINUE. TOOK THE VEHICLE ...

Mar 24, 2006 Suspension 13,000 mi

EXPERIENCED A VERY LOUD SQUEALING NOISE THAT APPEARED TO BE COMING FROM THE FRONT WHEELS - THIS USUALLY OCCURRED AT SPEEDS >60 MPH. WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL WAS TURNED SLIGHTLY TO THE RIGHT, THE NOISE WOULD CEASE. WHEN THE WHEELS WERE STRAIGHTENED AGAIN, THE NOISE WOULD CONTINUE. TOOK THE VEHICLE ...

Mar 24, 2006 Wheels 13,000 mi

EXPERIENCED A VERY LOUD SQUEALING NOISE THAT APPEARED TO BE COMING FROM THE FRONT WHEELS - THIS USUALLY OCCURRED AT SPEEDS >60 MPH. WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL WAS TURNED SLIGHTLY TO THE RIGHT, THE NOISE WOULD CEASE. WHEN THE WHEELS WERE STRAIGHTENED AGAIN, THE NOISE WOULD CONTINUE. TOOK THE VEHICLE ...

Mar 24, 2006 Equipment 13,000 mi

EXPERIENCED A VERY LOUD SQUEALING NOISE THAT APPEARED TO BE COMING FROM THE FRONT WHEELS - THIS USUALLY OCCURRED AT SPEEDS >60 MPH. WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL WAS TURNED SLIGHTLY TO THE RIGHT, THE NOISE WOULD CEASE. WHEN THE WHEELS WERE STRAIGHTENED AGAIN, THE NOISE WOULD CONTINUE. TOOK THE VEHICLE ...

Mar 24, 2006 Suspension 13,000 mi

EXPERIENCED A VERY LOUD SQUEALING NOISE THAT APPEARED TO BE COMING FROM THE FRONT WHEELS - THIS USUALLY OCCURRED AT SPEEDS >60 MPH. WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL WAS TURNED SLIGHTLY TO THE RIGHT, THE NOISE WOULD CEASE. WHEN THE WHEELS WERE STRAIGHTENED AGAIN, THE NOISE WOULD CONTINUE. TOOK THE VEHICLE ...

Mar 6, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 38,500 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED IN APRIL 2005, THE ABS AND AIRBAG LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP. THE CODES WERE RESET AND THE LIGHTS WENT OFF. THEN, WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH ON DRY ROADS, A VEHICLE PULLED OUT IN FRONT OF THE CONTACT. THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, BUT THE ABS ...

Mar 6, 2006 Air Bags Crash 38,500 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED IN APRIL 2005, THE ABS AND AIRBAG LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP. THE CODES WERE RESET AND THE LIGHTS WENT OFF. THEN, WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH ON DRY ROADS, A VEHICLE PULLED OUT IN FRONT OF THE CONTACT. THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, BUT THE ABS ...

Mar 6, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 38,500 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED IN APRIL 2005, THE ABS AND AIRBAG LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP. THE CODES WERE RESET AND THE LIGHTS WENT OFF. THEN, WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH ON DRY ROADS, A VEHICLE PULLED OUT IN FRONT OF THE CONTACT. THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, BUT THE ABS ...

Mar 6, 2006 Air Bags Crash 38,500 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED IN APRIL 2005, THE ABS AND AIRBAG LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP. THE CODES WERE RESET AND THE LIGHTS WENT OFF. THEN, WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH ON DRY ROADS, A VEHICLE PULLED OUT IN FRONT OF THE CONTACT. THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, BUT THE ABS ...

Mar 1, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 23,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE ATTEMPTING TO APPLY BRAKE PRESSURE AT VARIOUS SPEEDS THE VEHICLE WAS DIFFICULT TO STOP AND THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR INSPECTION AND THEY WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALERTED HOWEVER NO REPAIRS...

Mar 1, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 23,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE ATTEMPTING TO APPLY BRAKE PRESSURE AT VARIOUS SPEEDS THE VEHICLE WAS DIFFICULT TO STOP AND THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR INSPECTION AND THEY WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALERTED HOWEVER NO REPAIRS...

Feb 27, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 10,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR TWICE WHILE ATTEMPTING TO STOP. THIS OCCURRED AT 30 MPH. THE FIRST TIME, THERE WAS NO DAMAGE. THE DEALERSHIP WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE A PROBLEM, BUT REPLACED THE MASTER CYLINDER. THE SECOND TIME, WHILE APPROACHING AN INTERSECTION, THE CON...

Feb 27, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 10,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR TWICE WHILE ATTEMPTING TO STOP. THIS OCCURRED AT 30 MPH. THE FIRST TIME, THERE WAS NO DAMAGE. THE DEALERSHIP WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE A PROBLEM, BUT REPLACED THE MASTER CYLINDER. THE SECOND TIME, WHILE APPROACHING AN INTERSECTION, THE CON...

Jan 23, 2006 Power Train

2004 FREESTAR WILL NOT SHIFT OUT OF PARK AND CRUISE CONTROL IS HARD TO DISENGAGE. *TS INITIALLY THIS WAS AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM BUT RECENTLY IT HAD BEEN MORE FREQUENT. THIS PROBLEM ONLY OCCURRED DURING VERY DAMP AND/OR COOL WEATHER. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE IF THIS WAS AN ELECTRICAL O...

Jan 23, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control

2004 FREESTAR WILL NOT SHIFT OUT OF PARK AND CRUISE CONTROL IS HARD TO DISENGAGE. *TS INITIALLY THIS WAS AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM BUT RECENTLY IT HAD BEEN MORE FREQUENT. THIS PROBLEM ONLY OCCURRED DURING VERY DAMP AND/OR COOL WEATHER. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE IF THIS WAS AN ELECTRICAL O...

Jan 23, 2006 Power Train

2004 FREESTAR WILL NOT SHIFT OUT OF PARK AND CRUISE CONTROL IS HARD TO DISENGAGE. *TS INITIALLY THIS WAS AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM BUT RECENTLY IT HAD BEEN MORE FREQUENT. THIS PROBLEM ONLY OCCURRED DURING VERY DAMP AND/OR COOL WEATHER. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE IF THIS WAS AN ELECTRICAL O...

Jan 23, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control

2004 FREESTAR WILL NOT SHIFT OUT OF PARK AND CRUISE CONTROL IS HARD TO DISENGAGE. *TS INITIALLY THIS WAS AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM BUT RECENTLY IT HAD BEEN MORE FREQUENT. THIS PROBLEM ONLY OCCURRED DURING VERY DAMP AND/OR COOL WEATHER. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE IF THIS WAS AN ELECTRICAL O...

Dec 2, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 44,973 mi

A REAR BRAKE CALIPER STUCK WHICH CAUSED THE BRAKE PAD TO GRIND DOWN TO ZERO PAD AND INTO MY ROTOR. I HAD TO HAVE THE PADS AND ROTORS REPLACED DUE TO THE FAILURE OF THE CALIPER. THE CALIPER IS A COVERED PART UNDER THE WARRANTY. THE DEALER AND FORD REFUSES TO COVER THE RESULTING DAMAGE TO THE ROTOR...

Dec 2, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 44,973 mi

A REAR BRAKE CALIPER STUCK WHICH CAUSED THE BRAKE PAD TO GRIND DOWN TO ZERO PAD AND INTO MY ROTOR. I HAD TO HAVE THE PADS AND ROTORS REPLACED DUE TO THE FAILURE OF THE CALIPER. THE CALIPER IS A COVERED PART UNDER THE WARRANTY. THE DEALER AND FORD REFUSES TO COVER THE RESULTING DAMAGE TO THE ROTOR...

Sep 21, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 5,388 mi

DRIVER WAS OPERATING A 2004 FORD FREESTAR VAN ON 9/20/05. THIS VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH A TRANSMITTER, RECEIVER STYLE CRUISE CONTROL. HE WAS BEHIND A DUMP TRUCK WHEN SUDDENLY HIS CRUISE CONTROL ACTIVATED, WHICH CAUSED SUDDEN ACCELERATION, ALMOST CAUSING HIM TO REAR END THE TRUCK. THE CRUISE CONTROL ...

Sep 21, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 5,388 mi

DRIVER WAS OPERATING A 2004 FORD FREESTAR VAN ON 9/20/05. THIS VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH A TRANSMITTER, RECEIVER STYLE CRUISE CONTROL. HE WAS BEHIND A DUMP TRUCK WHEN SUDDENLY HIS CRUISE CONTROL ACTIVATED, WHICH CAUSED SUDDEN ACCELERATION, ALMOST CAUSING HIM TO REAR END THE TRUCK. THE CRUISE CONTROL ...

Sep 8, 2005 Air Bags

PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG LIGHT INTERMITTENTLY TURNS ON AND OFF WHEN A PERSON ABOVE THE WEIGHT REQUIREMENTS IS SEATED IN THE PASSENGER SEAT. THIS CAN OCCUR EITHER WHEN A PERSON IS SHIFTING IN THE SEAT OR WHEN THEY ARE STATIONARY. THIS HAS OCCURRED MULTIPLE TIMES WITH VARIOUS PASSENGERS. THERE APPEAR...

Sep 8, 2005 Air Bags

PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG LIGHT INTERMITTENTLY TURNS ON AND OFF WHEN A PERSON ABOVE THE WEIGHT REQUIREMENTS IS SEATED IN THE PASSENGER SEAT. THIS CAN OCCUR EITHER WHEN A PERSON IS SHIFTING IN THE SEAT OR WHEN THEY ARE STATIONARY. THIS HAS OCCURRED MULTIPLE TIMES WITH VARIOUS PASSENGERS. THERE APPEAR...

Sep 5, 2005 Unknown Or Other 100 mi

VIBRATION IN GAS PEDAL BETWEEN 20-40 MPH & 1500-2000 RPM.... BEEN TO 3 DEALER, NO RESOLUTION. *JB

Sep 5, 2005 Unknown Or Other 100 mi

VIBRATION IN GAS PEDAL BETWEEN 20-40 MPH & 1500-2000 RPM.... BEEN TO 3 DEALER, NO RESOLUTION. *JB

Aug 18, 2005 Power Train

2004 FORD FREESTAR DEVELOPED A PROBLEM WITH THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION; WHEN IN DRIVE THE VEHICLE ROLLS BACKWARDS. *MR *SC ALSO WHILE IN REVERSE THE VEHICLE WILL ROLL FORWARD. SERVICE DEALER STATED THAT THE SEALED GEAR BOX DID NOT HAVE ENOUGH FLUID TO KEEP THE VAN IDLED AT 800 RPMS AND THAT THER...

Aug 18, 2005 Power Train

2004 FORD FREESTAR DEVELOPED A PROBLEM WITH THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION; WHEN IN DRIVE THE VEHICLE ROLLS BACKWARDS. *MR *SC ALSO WHILE IN REVERSE THE VEHICLE WILL ROLL FORWARD. SERVICE DEALER STATED THAT THE SEALED GEAR BOX DID NOT HAVE ENOUGH FLUID TO KEEP THE VAN IDLED AT 800 RPMS AND THAT THER...

Aug 16, 2005 Wheels

I PURCHASED A FREESTAR IN MARCH 2005, AND RETURNED TO THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP 2 DAYS LATER COMPLAINING ABOUT BRAKE PROBLEMS. THE SALES MANAGER TOLD ME THAT THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AND FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. I CONTINUED TO DRIVE THE CAR HEARING GRINDING NOISES WHEN I APPLIED THE BRAKE. IN AUGUST 2005...

Aug 16, 2005 Suspension 14,000 mi

CLICKING NOISE ONCE GAS PEDAL WAS TOUCHED-DEALER STATED WAS FRONT END CONTROL ARM PROBLEM-VERY UNSAFE TO DRIVE -COULD CAUSE CRASH OR EVEN DEATH-THEY REPAIR BOTH CONTROL ARMS AND PERFORMED WHEEL ALIGNMENT-INTERNET SITE SHOWED RECALL BEEN SENT TO CUSTOMER CONCERNING THIS PROBLEM, I NEVER RECEIVED RECA...

Aug 16, 2005 Wheels

I PURCHASED A FREESTAR IN MARCH 2005, AND RETURNED TO THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP 2 DAYS LATER COMPLAINING ABOUT BRAKE PROBLEMS. THE SALES MANAGER TOLD ME THAT THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AND FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. I CONTINUED TO DRIVE THE CAR HEARING GRINDING NOISES WHEN I APPLIED THE BRAKE. IN AUGUST 2005...

Aug 16, 2005 Suspension 14,000 mi

CLICKING NOISE ONCE GAS PEDAL WAS TOUCHED-DEALER STATED WAS FRONT END CONTROL ARM PROBLEM-VERY UNSAFE TO DRIVE -COULD CAUSE CRASH OR EVEN DEATH-THEY REPAIR BOTH CONTROL ARMS AND PERFORMED WHEEL ALIGNMENT-INTERNET SITE SHOWED RECALL BEEN SENT TO CUSTOMER CONCERNING THIS PROBLEM, I NEVER RECEIVED RECA...

Aug 14, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline

THIS IS THE 4TH TIME THAT THIS HAS HAPPEN. I AM DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND THE ENGINE SHUTS DOWN ON MY 2004 FREESTAR 3.9L OHV EFI ENGINE. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO WEBBFORD DEALER IN HIGHLAND IN FOR THE SAME THING AND THEY SAID THAT THEY HAD FORDMOTOR TECHS LOOK AT IT AND THEY THINK THEY HAD FIX IT. THE ...

Aug 14, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline

THIS IS THE 4TH TIME THAT THIS HAS HAPPEN. I AM DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND THE ENGINE SHUTS DOWN ON MY 2004 FREESTAR 3.9L OHV EFI ENGINE. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO WEBBFORD DEALER IN HIGHLAND IN FOR THE SAME THING AND THEY SAID THAT THEY HAD FORDMOTOR TECHS LOOK AT IT AND THEY THINK THEY HAD FIX IT. THE ...

Aug 12, 2005 Power Train

2004 FORD FREESTAR VAN DEVELOPED A PROBLEM WITH THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN DRIVE IT ROLLS BACK AND IN REVERSE IT ROLLS FORWARD.***NO ANSWER REQUIRED***. *MR THE DEALER TOLD THE CONSUMER THERE IS A SEALED GEAR BOX IN THE VEHICLE WHICH DOESN'T HAVE ENOUGH FLUID TO KEEP THE VE...

Aug 12, 2005 Power Train

2004 FORD FREESTAR VAN DEVELOPED A PROBLEM WITH THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN DRIVE IT ROLLS BACK AND IN REVERSE IT ROLLS FORWARD.***NO ANSWER REQUIRED***. *MR THE DEALER TOLD THE CONSUMER THERE IS A SEALED GEAR BOX IN THE VEHICLE WHICH DOESN'T HAVE ENOUGH FLUID TO KEEP THE VE...

Aug 7, 2005 Tires 10,000 mi

GOODYEAR-INTEGRITY (P235/60R16) (99S) (025941) TIRES ON 2004 FORD FREESTAR. NOTICED THUMPING NOISE AT 10,000 MILES. SOUNDING LIKE YOU HAVE A FLAT. AT 19,000 TIRES ARE SHOWING OVERLAP OF TREAD. FORD DEALER TOLD US TO ROTATE TIRES. THIS HAS NOT RESOLVED PROBLEM. WE ARE AFRAID THAT THE TIRES ARE GOING ...

Aug 7, 2005 Tires 10,000 mi

GOODYEAR-INTEGRITY (P235/60R16) (99S) (025941) TIRES ON 2004 FORD FREESTAR. NOTICED THUMPING NOISE AT 10,000 MILES. SOUNDING LIKE YOU HAVE A FLAT. AT 19,000 TIRES ARE SHOWING OVERLAP OF TREAD. FORD DEALER TOLD US TO ROTATE TIRES. THIS HAS NOT RESOLVED PROBLEM. WE ARE AFRAID THAT THE TIRES ARE GOING ...

Jul 17, 2005 Seats 29,456 mi

WAS CLEANING MY 2005 FORD FREESTAR AND PULLED THE LEVER THAT RELEASES THE BACK OF THE BENCH SEAT DIRECTLY BEHIND THE DRIVERS SEAT. THE BACK OF THE SEAT CAME DOWN SO HARD THAT IT CUT THE END OF MY THUMB OFF, INCLUDING THE ENTIRE NAIL. I HAD TO GO TO THE EMERGENCY ROOM FOR TREATMENT AND FOLLOWUP WIT...

Jul 17, 2005 Seats 29,456 mi

WAS CLEANING MY 2005 FORD FREESTAR AND PULLED THE LEVER THAT RELEASES THE BACK OF THE BENCH SEAT DIRECTLY BEHIND THE DRIVERS SEAT. THE BACK OF THE SEAT CAME DOWN SO HARD THAT IT CUT THE END OF MY THUMB OFF, INCLUDING THE ENTIRE NAIL. I HAD TO GO TO THE EMERGENCY ROOM FOR TREATMENT AND FOLLOWUP WIT...

Jul 13, 2005 Unknown Or Other Crash Fire

MY FAMILY INCLUDING 3 SMALL CHILDREN WERE IN THE VAN TRAVELLING HOME AND MY HUSBAND WAS IN A MINOR (30 MPH) HEAD ON COLLISION WITH ONLY DAMAGE TO THE LEFT FRONT END. A FEW MINUTES FOLLOWING THE COLLISION THE ENGINE OF THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE, WITHIN TEN MINUTES THE ENTIRE FRONT HALF OF THE VEHIC...

Jul 13, 2005 Unknown Or Other Crash Fire

MY FAMILY INCLUDING 3 SMALL CHILDREN WERE IN THE VAN TRAVELLING HOME AND MY HUSBAND WAS IN A MINOR (30 MPH) HEAD ON COLLISION WITH ONLY DAMAGE TO THE LEFT FRONT END. A FEW MINUTES FOLLOWING THE COLLISION THE ENGINE OF THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE, WITHIN TEN MINUTES THE ENTIRE FRONT HALF OF THE VEHIC...

Jul 12, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 40,106 mi

GRINDING NOISE IN REAR PASS SIDE WHEEL. CALIPER FAILED, CAUSED THE PAD TO SLIP AND ATE THROUGH THE ROTOR CAUSING THE WHEEL TO LOCK UP COMPLETELY. TOOK VEHICLE TO FORD DEALER, THEY ADVISED THE WHOLE BRAKE SYSTEM NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, WHICH WE DID. CALIPER, ROTOR, AND PAD REPLACED ON REAR PASS SID...

Jul 12, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 40,106 mi

GRINDING NOISE IN REAR PASS SIDE WHEEL. CALIPER FAILED, CAUSED THE PAD TO SLIP AND ATE THROUGH THE ROTOR CAUSING THE WHEEL TO LOCK UP COMPLETELY. TOOK VEHICLE TO FORD DEALER, THEY ADVISED THE WHOLE BRAKE SYSTEM NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, WHICH WE DID. CALIPER, ROTOR, AND PAD REPLACED ON REAR PASS SID...

Jul 12, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 40,106 mi

GRINDING NOISE IN REAR PASS SIDE WHEEL. CALIPER FAILED, CAUSED THE PAD TO SLIP AND ATE THROUGH THE ROTOR CAUSING THE WHEEL TO LOCK UP COMPLETELY. TOOK VEHICLE TO FORD DEALER, THEY ADVISED THE WHOLE BRAKE SYSTEM NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, WHICH WE DID. CALIPER, ROTOR, AND PAD REPLACED ON REAR PASS SID...

Jul 12, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 40,106 mi

GRINDING NOISE IN REAR PASS SIDE WHEEL. CALIPER FAILED, CAUSED THE PAD TO SLIP AND ATE THROUGH THE ROTOR CAUSING THE WHEEL TO LOCK UP COMPLETELY. TOOK VEHICLE TO FORD DEALER, THEY ADVISED THE WHOLE BRAKE SYSTEM NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, WHICH WE DID. CALIPER, ROTOR, AND PAD REPLACED ON REAR PASS SID...

Jul 12, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 40,106 mi

GRINDING NOISE IN REAR PASS SIDE WHEEL. CALIPER FAILED, CAUSED THE PAD TO SLIP AND ATE THROUGH THE ROTOR CAUSING THE WHEEL TO LOCK UP COMPLETELY. TOOK VEHICLE TO FORD DEALER, THEY ADVISED THE WHOLE BRAKE SYSTEM NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, WHICH WE DID. CALIPER, ROTOR, AND PAD REPLACED ON REAR PASS SID...

Jul 12, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 40,106 mi

GRINDING NOISE IN REAR PASS SIDE WHEEL. CALIPER FAILED, CAUSED THE PAD TO SLIP AND ATE THROUGH THE ROTOR CAUSING THE WHEEL TO LOCK UP COMPLETELY. TOOK VEHICLE TO FORD DEALER, THEY ADVISED THE WHOLE BRAKE SYSTEM NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, WHICH WE DID. CALIPER, ROTOR, AND PAD REPLACED ON REAR PASS SID...

Jul 8, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 37,500 mi

DT: ON JULY 6 2005 THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE IN FOR INSPECTION AND WHILE INSPECTING IT, THE DEALER STATED THAT THERE WAS A PROBLEM. THE DEALER REPORTED THE BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS NEEDED TO REPLACED . THE CONSUMER THINKS THIS IS UNFAIR BECAUSE THIS CAR WAS INSPECTED AND CHECKED REGULARLY. THERE ...

Jul 8, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 37,500 mi

DT: ON JULY 6 2005 THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE IN FOR INSPECTION AND WHILE INSPECTING IT, THE DEALER STATED THAT THERE WAS A PROBLEM. THE DEALER REPORTED THE BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS NEEDED TO REPLACED . THE CONSUMER THINKS THIS IS UNFAIR BECAUSE THIS CAR WAS INSPECTED AND CHECKED REGULARLY. THERE ...

Jul 6, 2005 Power Train 12,939 mi

WE WERE TRAVELLING FROM PIGEON FORGE, TN TO GREENSBORO, NC THROUGH ASHVILLE, NC ON I-40. WHEN WE REACHED THE VICINITY OF GREENSBORO WE NOTICED WHILE TRYING TO PASS A TRUCK ON A SLIGHT UPGRADE THE TRANSMISSION FAILED TO GET POWER TO THE ROAD. THE ENGINE WOULD EVENTUALLY "CATCH" AND WE WERE ABLE TO ...

Jul 6, 2005 Power Train 12,939 mi

WE WERE TRAVELLING FROM PIGEON FORGE, TN TO GREENSBORO, NC THROUGH ASHVILLE, NC ON I-40. WHEN WE REACHED THE VICINITY OF GREENSBORO WE NOTICED WHILE TRYING TO PASS A TRUCK ON A SLIGHT UPGRADE THE TRANSMISSION FAILED TO GET POWER TO THE ROAD. THE ENGINE WOULD EVENTUALLY "CATCH" AND WE WERE ABLE TO ...

Jun 30, 2005 Unknown Or Other 15,400 mi

WE JUST PURCHASED A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. I AM 67 AND WENT TO GET OUT OF THE BACK DOOR AND THE DRIVER ACCIDENTALLY PUSHED THE BUTTON TO CLOSE THE DOOR.IT CRUSHED MY LEG, AS THERE IS NO WAY TO STOP THE DOOR. THERE ARE NO SAFETY SWITCHES. EVERYONE IN THE CAR TRIED TO HELP AND THE DOOR WOULD NOT GO BACK....

Jun 30, 2005 Structure 15,400 mi

WE JUST PURCHASED A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. I AM 67 AND WENT TO GET OUT OF THE BACK DOOR AND THE DRIVER ACCIDENTALLY PUSHED THE BUTTON TO CLOSE THE DOOR.IT CRUSHED MY LEG, AS THERE IS NO WAY TO STOP THE DOOR. THERE ARE NO SAFETY SWITCHES. EVERYONE IN THE CAR TRIED TO HELP AND THE DOOR WOULD NOT GO BACK....

Jun 30, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 25,500 mi

DT: WHEN THE CONSUMER TRIED TO STOP THE CAR IT ACCELERATED/ KICKED IN, AND THE CONSUMER HAD TO TAKE THE CAR OUT OF GEAR TO GET IT TO STOP. THE CONSUMER HAD THE DEALERSHIP LOOK AT THE CAR 5 TIMES. THE DEALERSHIP SAID THAT THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM, THERE WAS NO WAY THAT THEY COULD FIX IT...

Jun 30, 2005 Unknown Or Other 15,400 mi

WE JUST PURCHASED A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. I AM 67 AND WENT TO GET OUT OF THE BACK DOOR AND THE DRIVER ACCIDENTALLY PUSHED THE BUTTON TO CLOSE THE DOOR.IT CRUSHED MY LEG, AS THERE IS NO WAY TO STOP THE DOOR. THERE ARE NO SAFETY SWITCHES. EVERYONE IN THE CAR TRIED TO HELP AND THE DOOR WOULD NOT GO BACK....

Jun 30, 2005 Structure 15,400 mi

WE JUST PURCHASED A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. I AM 67 AND WENT TO GET OUT OF THE BACK DOOR AND THE DRIVER ACCIDENTALLY PUSHED THE BUTTON TO CLOSE THE DOOR.IT CRUSHED MY LEG, AS THERE IS NO WAY TO STOP THE DOOR. THERE ARE NO SAFETY SWITCHES. EVERYONE IN THE CAR TRIED TO HELP AND THE DOOR WOULD NOT GO BACK....

Jun 30, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 25,500 mi

DT: WHEN THE CONSUMER TRIED TO STOP THE CAR IT ACCELERATED/ KICKED IN, AND THE CONSUMER HAD TO TAKE THE CAR OUT OF GEAR TO GET IT TO STOP. THE CONSUMER HAD THE DEALERSHIP LOOK AT THE CAR 5 TIMES. THE DEALERSHIP SAID THAT THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM, THERE WAS NO WAY THAT THEY COULD FIX IT...

Jun 28, 2005 Seat Belts 22,961 mi

DT: THE FIRST SEAT BEHIND THE PASSENGER'S SEATS SEAT BELT GOT STUCK, TRIED RECLINING THE SEATS WITH ANYTHING THAT WOULD GIVE SOME SLACK AND IT WOULD NOT MOVE. HAD TO CUT THE SEAT BELTS IN ORDER TO GET CHILD OUT. IN THE TWO FRONT SEATS THE SEAT BELTS WILL ALSO STICK AT TIME. ALSO THE BRAKE LIGHT ...

Jun 28, 2005 Seat Belts 22,961 mi

DT: THE FIRST SEAT BEHIND THE PASSENGER'S SEATS SEAT BELT GOT STUCK, TRIED RECLINING THE SEATS WITH ANYTHING THAT WOULD GIVE SOME SLACK AND IT WOULD NOT MOVE. HAD TO CUT THE SEAT BELTS IN ORDER TO GET CHILD OUT. IN THE TWO FRONT SEATS THE SEAT BELTS WILL ALSO STICK AT TIME. ALSO THE BRAKE LIGHT ...

Jun 22, 2005 Suspension

THE SWAY BAR ON MY 2004 FORD FREESTAR SNAPPED IN THE MIDDLE DUE TO SOME DEFECT

Jun 22, 2005 Suspension

THE SWAY BAR ON MY 2004 FORD FREESTAR SNAPPED IN THE MIDDLE DUE TO SOME DEFECT

May 23, 2005 Power Train 17,000 mi

DT: BOUGHT 2004 FORD FREESTAR VAN, EVERYTIME PUTS VAN IN DRIVE IT WILL ROLL BACKWARDS IF IT IS AN ON THE SLIGHTEST GRADE AND IT IS AN AUTOMATIC. IF PUT IN REVERES IT ROLLS FORWARD. HAVE NOTIFIED DEALER AND FORD, STATED THIS IS A LIQUID PROBLEM AND WHAT YOU SEE IS WHAT YOU GET-YOU HAVE TO LIVE WIT...

May 23, 2005 Power Train 17,000 mi

DT: BOUGHT 2004 FORD FREESTAR VAN, EVERYTIME PUTS VAN IN DRIVE IT WILL ROLL BACKWARDS IF IT IS AN ON THE SLIGHTEST GRADE AND IT IS AN AUTOMATIC. IF PUT IN REVERES IT ROLLS FORWARD. HAVE NOTIFIED DEALER AND FORD, STATED THIS IS A LIQUID PROBLEM AND WHAT YOU SEE IS WHAT YOU GET-YOU HAVE TO LIVE WIT...

May 20, 2005 Air Bags

2004 FORD FREESTAR AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATES ON AND OFF WHILE DRIVING. *MR THE DEALER SUGGESTED THAT THE SYSTEM WAS OPERATING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE DESIGN INTENT. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED FROM NHTSA A SOLUTION THAT CAN BE IMPLEMENTED PROMPTLY. *SC THE LIGHT ILLUMINATED WHEN THE CONSU...

May 20, 2005 Air Bags

2004 FORD FREESTAR AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATES ON AND OFF WHILE DRIVING. *MR THE DEALER SUGGESTED THAT THE SYSTEM WAS OPERATING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE DESIGN INTENT. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED FROM NHTSA A SOLUTION THAT CAN BE IMPLEMENTED PROMPTLY. *SC THE LIGHT ILLUMINATED WHEN THE CONSU...

May 16, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 34,000 mi

DT: CONSUMER SAW AN OIL LEAK UNDER VEHICLE. JIFFY LUBE FOUND A ROCK LODGED BETWEEN OIL PAN AND A PART OF THE FRAME OR SUPPORT MEMBER. OIL PAN WORN THROUGH BECAUSE OF ROCK. JIFFY LUBE WILL NOT REMOVE ROCK BECAUSE THEY SAID IT WOULD DO MORE DAMAGE. MANUFACTURER SAID TO CALL DEALER. *TT

May 16, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 34,000 mi

DT: CONSUMER SAW AN OIL LEAK UNDER VEHICLE. JIFFY LUBE FOUND A ROCK LODGED BETWEEN OIL PAN AND A PART OF THE FRAME OR SUPPORT MEMBER. OIL PAN WORN THROUGH BECAUSE OF ROCK. JIFFY LUBE WILL NOT REMOVE ROCK BECAUSE THEY SAID IT WOULD DO MORE DAMAGE. MANUFACTURER SAID TO CALL DEALER. *TT

May 5, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 4,510 mi

I WAS GOING 35 MPH, MADE A LEFT TURN AND CAME TO A STOP AND THEN THE CAR STALLED. PUT IT IN PARK AND IT STARTED RIGHT UP. TWO DAYS LATER, I REVERSED OUT OF MY GARAGE, WENT FORWARD ABOUT 10 FEET AND CAME TO A STOP, TWO SECONDS LATER THE CAR STALLED. PUT IT IN PARK AND IT STARTED RIGHT UP.

May 5, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 4,510 mi

I WAS GOING 35 MPH, MADE A LEFT TURN AND CAME TO A STOP AND THEN THE CAR STALLED. PUT IT IN PARK AND IT STARTED RIGHT UP. TWO DAYS LATER, I REVERSED OUT OF MY GARAGE, WENT FORWARD ABOUT 10 FEET AND CAME TO A STOP, TWO SECONDS LATER THE CAR STALLED. PUT IT IN PARK AND IT STARTED RIGHT UP.

Apr 13, 2005 Visibility

WHILE DRIVING SLIDING DOOR OPENED AND CLOSED, AND WHEN CLOSING THE REAR WINDOW SHATTERED. *AK

Apr 13, 2005 Visibility

WHILE DRIVING SLIDING DOOR OPENED AND CLOSED, AND WHEN CLOSING THE REAR WINDOW SHATTERED. *AK

Apr 6, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED, THE PEDAL WOULD GO TO THE FLOOR. THE VEHICLE LUNGED FORWARD INSTEAD OF STOPPING. THE PROBLEM OCCURRED AS THE CONSUMER WAS IN REVERSE ON ONE OCCASION. THE CONSUMER FOUND THAT THE PROBLEM MAY BE INHERENT AND THE DEALER WAS NOT ABLE TO REMEDY THE PROBLEM. *AK *SC *...

Apr 6, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 20 mi

OCTOBER 2004 - LESS THAN 500 MILES ON VAN - BRAKES WENT OUT. TRACKLIGHT CAME ON. VAN WAS TOWED TO DEALER AND THEY REPLACED SENSOR ON IT. RAKES HAVE GONE OUT AGAIN - CARRIED BACK TO SAME DEALERSHIP AND THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE PROBLEM. BRAKES WOULD GO DOWN, AFRAID WOULD NOT STOP, AND WOULD FINALL...

Apr 6, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED, THE PEDAL WOULD GO TO THE FLOOR. THE VEHICLE LUNGED FORWARD INSTEAD OF STOPPING. THE PROBLEM OCCURRED AS THE CONSUMER WAS IN REVERSE ON ONE OCCASION. THE CONSUMER FOUND THAT THE PROBLEM MAY BE INHERENT AND THE DEALER WAS NOT ABLE TO REMEDY THE PROBLEM. *AK *SC *...

Apr 6, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 20 mi

OCTOBER 2004 - LESS THAN 500 MILES ON VAN - BRAKES WENT OUT. TRACKLIGHT CAME ON. VAN WAS TOWED TO DEALER AND THEY REPLACED SENSOR ON IT. RAKES HAVE GONE OUT AGAIN - CARRIED BACK TO SAME DEALERSHIP AND THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE PROBLEM. BRAKES WOULD GO DOWN, AFRAID WOULD NOT STOP, AND WOULD FINALL...

Jan 26, 2005 Structure 500 mi

THE POWER SLIDING DOOR, UPON OPENING THE DOOR, AND DEPRESSING THE ELECTRICAL BUTTON TO CLOSE THE DOOR IT WILL NOT STOP. IT CONTINUES TO CLOSE UNTIL YOU ARE CAUGHT IN THE DOOR.*AK

Jan 26, 2005 Structure 500 mi

THE POWER SLIDING DOOR, UPON OPENING THE DOOR, AND DEPRESSING THE ELECTRICAL BUTTON TO CLOSE THE DOOR IT WILL NOT STOP. IT CONTINUES TO CLOSE UNTIL YOU ARE CAUGHT IN THE DOOR.*AK

Jan 7, 2005 Latches/locks/linkages 11,000 mi

CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT AN AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR PROBLEM. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP, WHO INSPECTED THE VEHICLE, AND TOLD CONSUMER THAT THE SENSORS FOR THE DOOR WERE OPERATING PROPERLY. HOWEVER, THE PASSENGER INJURED HER SHOULDER AND LOWER ARM BECAUSE THE AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR DID NOT ...

Jan 7, 2005 Latches/locks/linkages 11,000 mi

CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT AN AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR PROBLEM. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP, WHO INSPECTED THE VEHICLE, AND TOLD CONSUMER THAT THE SENSORS FOR THE DOOR WERE OPERATING PROPERLY. HOWEVER, THE PASSENGER INJURED HER SHOULDER AND LOWER ARM BECAUSE THE AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR DID NOT ...

Dec 8, 2004 Power Train 43,820 mi

AFTER SHIFTING THE GEAR INTO REVERSE VEHICLE ACCELERATED AND LURCHED BACKWARDS. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO SLAM ON BRAKE, AND SWITCH OFF THE IGNITION SWITCH TO STOP THE VEHICLE. *AK AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED IT WORKED FINE. *TC

Dec 8, 2004 Power Train 43,820 mi

AFTER SHIFTING THE GEAR INTO REVERSE VEHICLE ACCELERATED AND LURCHED BACKWARDS. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO SLAM ON BRAKE, AND SWITCH OFF THE IGNITION SWITCH TO STOP THE VEHICLE. *AK AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED IT WORKED FINE. *TC

Dec 5, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 25 mi

BRAKES SQUEALING,AIR BAG LIGHT COMES ON,ENGINE HSA ALOT OF PINGING HIOWAY SPEED 60 AND UP. *AK

Dec 5, 2004 Air Bags 25 mi

BRAKES SQUEALING,AIR BAG LIGHT COMES ON,ENGINE HSA ALOT OF PINGING HIOWAY SPEED 60 AND UP. *AK

Dec 5, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 25 mi

BRAKES SQUEALING,AIR BAG LIGHT COMES ON,ENGINE HSA ALOT OF PINGING HIOWAY SPEED 60 AND UP. *AK

Dec 5, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 25 mi

BRAKES SQUEALING,AIR BAG LIGHT COMES ON,ENGINE HSA ALOT OF PINGING HIOWAY SPEED 60 AND UP. *AK

Dec 5, 2004 Air Bags 25 mi

BRAKES SQUEALING,AIR BAG LIGHT COMES ON,ENGINE HSA ALOT OF PINGING HIOWAY SPEED 60 AND UP. *AK

Dec 5, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 25 mi

BRAKES SQUEALING,AIR BAG LIGHT COMES ON,ENGINE HSA ALOT OF PINGING HIOWAY SPEED 60 AND UP. *AK

Nov 5, 2004 Air Bags 8 mi

AIR BAG LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY. DEALER CANNOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. ALSO, DOORS WILL OPEN SUDDENLY. MANUFACTURER STATED THE VEHICLE'S DEFECTS DO NOT WARRANTY A NEW VEHICLE.*AK

Nov 5, 2004 Air Bags 8 mi

AIR BAG LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY. DEALER CANNOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. ALSO, DOORS WILL OPEN SUDDENLY. MANUFACTURER STATED THE VEHICLE'S DEFECTS DO NOT WARRANTY A NEW VEHICLE.*AK

Sep 14, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 12,400 mi

WHEN BRAKING, THE CONSUMER WOULD HEAR A SQUEAKING NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE BRAKE ROTOR. THE DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION.

Sep 14, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 12,400 mi

WHEN BRAKING, THE CONSUMER WOULD HEAR A SQUEAKING NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE BRAKE ROTOR. THE DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION.

Aug 25, 2004 Power Train 2,200 mi

OUR VAN ONLY HAS 2200 MILES, HOWEVER WHILE PERFORMING A U-TURN THE VEHICLES FRONT AXLE BROKE. THE DEALERSHIP REPAIRED THE AXLE BUT COULD NOT FIND ANY CAUSE. *AK

Aug 25, 2004 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING ON A SLIGHT INCLINE VEHICLE ROLLED BACKWARDS WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC CLAIMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OPERATING AS DESIGNED. *AK

Aug 25, 2004 Power Train 2,200 mi

OUR VAN ONLY HAS 2200 MILES, HOWEVER WHILE PERFORMING A U-TURN THE VEHICLES FRONT AXLE BROKE. THE DEALERSHIP REPAIRED THE AXLE BUT COULD NOT FIND ANY CAUSE. *AK

Aug 25, 2004 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING ON A SLIGHT INCLINE VEHICLE ROLLED BACKWARDS WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC CLAIMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OPERATING AS DESIGNED. *AK

Aug 20, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE CONSUMER TAPPED THE BRAKE TO STOP AND THE LEFT REAR BRAKE LOCKED UP. IT WAS LATER DETRERMINED THAT THE LEFT INNER PAD HAD WORN UNEVENLY. *AK *NM

Aug 20, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE CONSUMER TAPPED THE BRAKE TO STOP AND THE LEFT REAR BRAKE LOCKED UP. IT WAS LATER DETRERMINED THAT THE LEFT INNER PAD HAD WORN UNEVENLY. *AK *NM

Jul 26, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages

THE 2004 FORD FREESTAR MINIVAN HAS TWO SAFETY ISSUES. UNFORTUNATELY, THE FIRST AFFECTED A FAMILY MEMBER. I E-MAILED FORD QUITE SOME TIME AGO AND THERE HAS BEEN NO FOLLOW-UP RESPONSE. THE PASSENGER DOOR LOCK AUTOMATICALLY LOCKS (RETRACTS) ONCE THE VEHICLE BEGINS MOTION AND SUCKED IN A FAMILY MEMBERS ...

Jul 26, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages

THE 2004 FORD FREESTAR MINIVAN HAS TWO SAFETY ISSUES. UNFORTUNATELY, THE FIRST AFFECTED A FAMILY MEMBER. I E-MAILED FORD QUITE SOME TIME AGO AND THERE HAS BEEN NO FOLLOW-UP RESPONSE. THE PASSENGER DOOR LOCK AUTOMATICALLY LOCKS (RETRACTS) ONCE THE VEHICLE BEGINS MOTION AND SUCKED IN A FAMILY MEMBERS ...

Jul 25, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 1,650 mi

MY LEFT INNER BRAKE PAD FELL APART AND ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT.. MY LEFT BRAKE WAS LOCKED UP ON INNER SIDE. DEALER PUT NEW PADS AND FIXED ROTOR ON MY 2004 FREESTAR. ALSO EXCESSIVE FRONT BRAKE NOISE AND SQUEAL . *AK

Jul 25, 2004 Service Brakes, Air 1,650 mi

MY LEFT INNER BRAKE PAD FELL APART AND ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT.. MY LEFT BRAKE WAS LOCKED UP ON INNER SIDE. DEALER PUT NEW PADS AND FIXED ROTOR ON MY 2004 FREESTAR. ALSO EXCESSIVE FRONT BRAKE NOISE AND SQUEAL . *AK

Jul 25, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 1,650 mi

MY LEFT INNER BRAKE PAD FELL APART AND ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT.. MY LEFT BRAKE WAS LOCKED UP ON INNER SIDE. DEALER PUT NEW PADS AND FIXED ROTOR ON MY 2004 FREESTAR. ALSO EXCESSIVE FRONT BRAKE NOISE AND SQUEAL . *AK

Jul 25, 2004 Service Brakes, Air 1,650 mi

MY LEFT INNER BRAKE PAD FELL APART AND ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT.. MY LEFT BRAKE WAS LOCKED UP ON INNER SIDE. DEALER PUT NEW PADS AND FIXED ROTOR ON MY 2004 FREESTAR. ALSO EXCESSIVE FRONT BRAKE NOISE AND SQUEAL . *AK

Jun 28, 2004 Steering Crash 7,100 mi

VEHICLE FELT LIKE THERE WAS A FLAT TIRE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. SLOWED DOWN, HEARD A LOUD BANG AND PULLED OFF THE ROAD WITH A SKIDDING STOP. UPON INSPECTION, FOUND THAT THE A-FRAM HAD DROPPED OUT OF THE COLLAR OF THE TIE ROD. *AK

Jun 28, 2004 Steering Crash 7,100 mi

VEHICLE FELT LIKE THERE WAS A FLAT TIRE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. SLOWED DOWN, HEARD A LOUD BANG AND PULLED OFF THE ROAD WITH A SKIDDING STOP. UPON INSPECTION, FOUND THAT THE A-FRAM HAD DROPPED OUT OF THE COLLAR OF THE TIE ROD. *AK

Jun 17, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages 4,000 mi

THE AUTOMATIC SLIDING SENSOR FAILED. AS A RESULT, A SIX YEAR OLD CHILD WAS CAUGHT BETWEEN THE DOORS. THE CHILD SUSTAINED BRUISES ON BOTH KNEES. *AK

Jun 17, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages 4,000 mi

THE AUTOMATIC SLIDING SENSOR FAILED. AS A RESULT, A SIX YEAR OLD CHILD WAS CAUGHT BETWEEN THE DOORS. THE CHILD SUSTAINED BRUISES ON BOTH KNEES. *AK

May 26, 2004 Steering 7,500 mi

WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE POWER STEERING FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *JB

May 26, 2004 Steering 7,500 mi

WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE POWER STEERING FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *JB

May 11, 2004 Air Bags 126 mi

AIR BAG LIGHT WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND WILL NOT TURN OFF. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO STATED THAT THE PARTS TO FIX THE FRONT AIR BAGS WERE ON BACK ORDER. THE DEALER INDICATED THAT THE FRONT AIR BAGS MAY NOT DEPLOY SINCE THE WARNING INDICATOR WAS ON. *AK THE PART CAME IN AND ...

May 11, 2004 Air Bags 126 mi

AIR BAG LIGHT WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND WILL NOT TURN OFF. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO STATED THAT THE PARTS TO FIX THE FRONT AIR BAGS WERE ON BACK ORDER. THE DEALER INDICATED THAT THE FRONT AIR BAGS MAY NOT DEPLOY SINCE THE WARNING INDICATOR WAS ON. *AK THE PART CAME IN AND ...

May 10, 2004 Equipment

WHEN USING THE HEADLINER-MOUNTED DVD SYSTEM SCREEN, VISIBILITY THROUGH THE REAR VIEW MIRROR IS COMPLETELY OBSCURED. WHEN REPORTED TO FORD AS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE, I WAS TOLD VIA MY DEALER THAT THE FORD ENGINEERS SAID TO USE MY SIDE VIEW MIRRORS. THIS SEEMS HIGHLY INADEQUATE WHEN THE VAN IS SOLD BA...

May 10, 2004 Equipment

WHEN USING THE HEADLINER-MOUNTED DVD SYSTEM SCREEN, VISIBILITY THROUGH THE REAR VIEW MIRROR IS COMPLETELY OBSCURED. WHEN REPORTED TO FORD AS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE, I WAS TOLD VIA MY DEALER THAT THE FORD ENGINEERS SAID TO USE MY SIDE VIEW MIRRORS. THIS SEEMS HIGHLY INADEQUATE WHEN THE VAN IS SOLD BA...

Apr 26, 2004 Visibility

WHEN USING THE HEADLINER-MOUNTED DVD SYSTEM SCREEN, VISIBILITY THROUGH THE REARVIEW MIRROR IS VERY LIMITED (PRETTY MUCH, THE REAR-VIEW MIRROR CAN'T BE USED AT ALL). *AK

Apr 26, 2004 Visibility

WHEN USING THE HEADLINER-MOUNTED DVD SYSTEM SCREEN, VISIBILITY THROUGH THE REARVIEW MIRROR IS VERY LIMITED (PRETTY MUCH, THE REAR-VIEW MIRROR CAN'T BE USED AT ALL). *AK

Mar 29, 2004 Structure 750 mi

PLASTIC MOLDING ALONG THE RUNNING BOARDS BROKE OFF. AS A RESULT, THE SLIDING DOOR MALFUNCTIONED, LOCKING OCCUPANTS INSIDE VEHICLE. *AK

Mar 29, 2004 Structure 750 mi

PLASTIC MOLDING ALONG THE RUNNING BOARDS BROKE OFF. AS A RESULT, THE SLIDING DOOR MALFUNCTIONED, LOCKING OCCUPANTS INSIDE VEHICLE. *AK