2004 Ford Freestar Problems
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2004 Ford Freestar.
Worst 2004 Ford Freestar Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Automatic Transmission
Transmission / Drivetrain
Electrical Faults
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2004 Ford Freestar.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic Transmission | 495 | 3 | 2 | 83,516 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 310 | 3 | 5 | 111,028 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 115 | 2 | — | 98,438 mi | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 84 | 1 | — | 122,631 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 69 | 3 | 2 | 109,105 mi | |
| Body Structure | 62 | 1 | 1 | 117,121 mi | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Torque Converter | 50 | — | — | 74,429 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 34 | — | 3 | 83,697 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 29 | 1 | — | 102,921 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 22 | 1 | — | 47,448 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 22 | 1 | — | 97,801 mi | |
| Structural Problems | 18 | — | — | 104,905 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 18 | 1 | — | 142,797 mi | |
| Wheel Issues | 17 | — | — | 90,719 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 13 | 1 | — | 102,838 mi | |
| Brakes | 11 | 1 | — | 110,660 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 10 | — | — | 40,118 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 8 | — | — | 72,214 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 8 | — | 1 | 68,597 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads | 8 | — | — | 31,139 mi | |
| Wheels:Hub | 8 | — | — | 46,936 mi | |
| Fuel System | 7 | — | — | 93,984 mi | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 7 | — | — | 39,200 mi | |
| Driveline | 7 | — | — | 73,920 mi | |
| Structure:Frame And Members:Underbody Shields | 7 | — | — | 107,440 mi | |
| Latches / Locks | 6 | — | — | 91,000 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper | 6 | — | — | 29,522 mi | |
| Airbags | 5 | — | — | 67,381 mi | |
| Manual Transmission | 5 | — | — | 54,850 mi |
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Recalls for 2004 Ford Freestar
2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~403,119 vehicles.
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, or currently registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. The third row stowable seat can experience corrosion and structural degradation at the seat anchor mechanism mounted to the rear wheel wells. As a result of the corrosion, the third row seat may not fully latch into its seating position.
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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2004 Ford Freestar — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2004 Ford Freestar reliable?
What are common problems with the 2004 Ford Freestar?
At what mileage do problems start on the 2004 Ford Freestar?
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Does the 2004 Ford Freestar have any recalls?
Should I buy a 2004 Ford Freestar?
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Ford Freestar reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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