https://plaincars.com/make/ford-freestar New NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for the Ford Freestar. en-us Sun, 18 Oct 2026 07:32:22 GMT https://plaincars.com/make/ford-freestar https://plaincars.com/make/ford-freestar#complaint-2111055 Thu, 17 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2005 Ford Freestar. The contact stated that the third-row seat attachments were rusted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V081000 (Seats); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall re https://plaincars.com/make/ford-freestar https://plaincars.com/make/ford-freestar#complaint-2108964 Fri, 11 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT 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 replaced. The contact related the failure to an unknown NHTSA Campaign Number; however, the VIN was not inc https://plaincars.com/make/ford-freestar https://plaincars.com/make/ford-freestar#complaint-2107591 Mon, 07 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT Flashing! With gear around it and car will not operate correctly i.e. no power very slow acceleration and lacking ability to change gears. https://plaincars.com/make/ford-freestar https://plaincars.com/make/ford-freestar#complaint-2091272 Mon, 12 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2005 Ford Freestar. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission seized and remained in neutral. The vehicle jerked and shortly returned to normal functionality; however, the failure persisted. The contact stated that the gear shifter light was illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manu https://plaincars.com/make/ford-freestar https://plaincars.com/make/ford-freestar#complaint-2069392 Thu, 27 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT The alternator caught on fire and burned alternator wring harness. https://plaincars.com/make/ford-freestar https://plaincars.com/make/ford-freestar#complaint-2069393 Thu, 27 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT The alternator caught on fire and burned alternator wring harness. https://plaincars.com/make/ford-freestar https://plaincars.com/make/ford-freestar#complaint-2066824 Tue, 18 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2006 Ford Freestar. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the speedometer failed to function as intended. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000. https://plaincars.com/make/ford-freestar https://plaincars.com/make/ford-freestar#complaint-2033211 Thu, 17 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2005 Ford Freestar. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed, however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The contact stated that the vehicle stopped in the middle of the street, however the engine was still on. The contact stated that the gear shifter did not function as intended. The contact stated that the ge https://plaincars.com/make/ford-freestar https://plaincars.com/make/ford-freestar#complaint-2027002 Mon, 23 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2007 Ford Freestar. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V081000 (Seats); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. The VIN was unavailable. https://plaincars.com/make/ford-freestar https://plaincars.com/make/ford-freestar#complaint-2019821 Tue, 27 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMT 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 have reverse didn't have drive didn't have third second or first no gears at all the transmission fa https://plaincars.com/make/ford-freestar https://plaincars.com/make/ford-freestar#complaint-2019822 Tue, 27 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMT 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 have reverse didn't have drive didn't have third second or first no gears at all the transmission fa https://plaincars.com/make/ford-freestar https://plaincars.com/make/ford-freestar#complaint-2003201 Thu, 27 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMT I was driving and my transmission stopped working left me stranded https://plaincars.com/make/ford-freestar https://plaincars.com/make/ford-freestar#complaint-2000503 Tue, 18 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2005 Ford Freestar. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH and releasing the accelerator pedal, the contact noticed an abnormal clucking sound. The contact stated that upon depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to respond. The contact pulled to the side of the road. The contact stated he was able to continue driving; however, the failure persisted. The contact st https://plaincars.com/make/ford-freestar https://plaincars.com/make/ford-freestar#complaint-1976410 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT 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 https://plaincars.com/make/ford-freestar https://plaincars.com/make/ford-freestar#complaint-1966267 Fri, 09 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT My Ford Freestar without warning or anything just wouldn’t go after stopping at a stop sign. It was like it was stuck in neutral. But it was in drive. In 2003 and 2004 there was a recall on the transmission. My van is a 2005 but the transmission was manufactured in 2004. Which is one of the years that was recalled so why is my 2005 Ford Freestar van not one of the ones under that recall. Is it cau https://plaincars.com/make/ford-freestar https://plaincars.com/make/ford-freestar#complaint-1966268 Fri, 09 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT My Ford Freestar without warning or anything just wouldn’t go after stopping at a stop sign. It was like it was stuck in neutral. But it was in drive. In 2003 and 2004 there was a recall on the transmission. My van is a 2005 but the transmission was manufactured in 2004. Which is one of the years that was recalled so why is my 2005 Ford Freestar van not one of the ones under that recall. Is it cau https://plaincars.com/make/ford-freestar https://plaincars.com/make/ford-freestar#complaint-1935190 Thu, 12 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2006 Ford Freestar. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost all motive power and would not shift to any gear other than park. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related it to a possible recall but https://plaincars.com/make/ford-freestar https://plaincars.com/make/ford-freestar#complaint-1934622 Tue, 10 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2006 Ford Freestar. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost significant motive power before briefly hesitating and jerking. After restarting the vehicle, it returned to normal functionality, but the failure had since become a regular occurrence. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an i https://plaincars.com/make/ford-freestar https://plaincars.com/make/ford-freestar#complaint-1932876 Tue, 03 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMT 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 transmission torque converter was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. https://plaincars.com/make/ford-freestar https://plaincars.com/make/ford-freestar#complaint-1909822 Fri, 14 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2005 Ford Freestar. The contact stated that upon selling the vehicle, she allowed another individual to test drive the vehicle; however, as the contact was driving on an incline, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the flex shaft had failed. The contact then stated that upon research, she became aware of NHTSA Campaign Number: 12V https://plaincars.com/make/ford-freestar https://plaincars.com/make/ford-freestar#complaint-1879212 Fri, 10 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMT The rear wheel well has rusted on both sides and completely rusted out a large hole (approx. 1 ft diameter area visibly effected) in the the body of the van. The rusted out section is where the back seat is anchored to the frame, so the rust has cause the seat to no longer be securely anchored to the car. The hole has also caused electrical wires to get wet when water gets into the van and intermi https://plaincars.com/make/ford-freestar https://plaincars.com/make/ford-freestar#complaint-1879213 Fri, 10 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMT The rear wheel well has rusted on both sides and completely rusted out a large hole (approx. 1 ft diameter area visibly effected) in the the body of the van. The rusted out section is where the back seat is anchored to the frame, so the rust has cause the seat to no longer be securely anchored to the car. The hole has also caused electrical wires to get wet when water gets into the van and intermi https://plaincars.com/make/ford-freestar https://plaincars.com/make/ford-freestar#complaint-1879214 Fri, 10 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMT The rear wheel well has rusted on both sides and completely rusted out a large hole (approx. 1 ft diameter area visibly effected) in the the body of the van. The rusted out section is where the back seat is anchored to the frame, so the rust has cause the seat to no longer be securely anchored to the car. The hole has also caused electrical wires to get wet when water gets into the van and intermi https://plaincars.com/make/ford-freestar https://plaincars.com/make/ford-freestar#complaint-1874342 Fri, 17 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMT Driving down highway at 60 mph lost all power basically coasted to side of road. Looks like torque converter and pump shaft splines stripped out. Shows there was a recall but none listed for this vin number. This is a huge safety concern and Ford should have to repair. https://plaincars.com/make/ford-freestar https://plaincars.com/make/ford-freestar#complaint-1873952 Thu, 16 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMT 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 https://plaincars.com/make/ford-freestar https://plaincars.com/make/ford-freestar#complaint-1871557 Tue, 07 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMT I was having issues with my car not able to really move so I had a mechanic to come to me to inspect it and he stated it was my torque converter someone on it in it near it.. That my issue.. So I was calling about the recall on it and it stated that it was already fixed in 2012 on recall. And I'm a new owner purchased in 2018.. I'm a Ford girl.. So from the Taurus 500 and freestar never had of it https://plaincars.com/make/ford-freestar https://plaincars.com/make/ford-freestar#complaint-1866631 Wed, 18 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT 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 of power.The trackshion control light comes on saying it's not working.The electrical is messing up https://plaincars.com/make/ford-freestar https://plaincars.com/make/ford-freestar#complaint-1866632 Wed, 18 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT 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 of power.The trackshion control light comes on saying it's not working.The electrical is messing up https://plaincars.com/make/ford-freestar https://plaincars.com/make/ford-freestar#complaint-1866633 Wed, 18 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT 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 of power.The trackshion control light comes on saying it's not working.The electrical is messing up https://plaincars.com/make/ford-freestar https://plaincars.com/make/ford-freestar#complaint-1854037 Wed, 16 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2005 Ford Freestar. The contact stated while driving 20 MPH, the vehicle failed to accelerate properly without warning. The contact was able to drive the vehicle to her residence. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the mechanic stated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in NHTSA Campaign Number: 12V006000 (Power Train). The dealer was contacted