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Ford Freestar repairs by problem area

Engine (17%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (18%)

Brakes and Traction Control (12%)

Suspension and Steering (23%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (23%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)

Other (8%)

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Ford Freestar electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (36%)

$500 - $999 (7%)

$100 - $499 (21%)

< $100 (36%)

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Chart based on 14 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2006 Ford Freestar 4dr Minivan, ext.

201-horsepower 4.2L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

715 mi Replace Pass Side rear Vent motor 
32550 mi Red (+) wire from Alternator to Battery detached from support, fell onto EGR pipe, and melted the wire insulation. No sign of short cct. (DIY) 
42780 mi

C $8
Replace rear brake light bulb (2nd time this bulb has blown for this van) ($5) (DIY) 

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2004 Ford Freestar 4dr Minivan, ext.

201-horsepower 4.2L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

65100 mi

C $850
covered under extended warranty purchased from independent warranty company. Air Conditioning needed to have compressor replaced. 
137640 mi

C $1000
Replaced battery and alternator Water pump noisy 
62000 mi

US $250
loud noise from under hood when air conditioner running, suggested repair: replace compressor unit $800 to $1200. 
115100 mi

US $380
Alternator died. 
135100 mi

US $150
Alternator died. 
124000 mi

C $1050
 
130200 mi

C $1000
Had to replace Air Conditioning compressor. Many things now going wrong in this vehicle, fog light housing has an electrical short, rear back sensors do not work. Sound system control buttons are worn, can no longer read them.Not repairing 
173600 mi Not starting when sold. AC not operating when sold. 
119660 mi The Air Conditioner compressor belt was broken, and the compressor itself needed to be replaced. Somehow kept the van from starting. Shortly after AC repair again had trouble starting. Parked it. Failed to start after the winter. Eventually sold for parts. 

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Ford Freestar Electrical Problems

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