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2004 Ford Freestar Problems and Repair Histories

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2004 Ford Freestar 4dr Minivan, ext.

201-horsepower 4.2L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

Ford Freestar in Michigan, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Nov 2007 1570 Brake/traction control modulator failure/replacement 
Nov 2012   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Ford Freestar in Nova Scotia, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jan 2006 2000 covered under ford 100K powertrain warranty. Transmission needed to be replaced. 
Sep 2006 850 covered under extended warranty purchased from independent warranty company. Air Conditioning needed to have compressor replaced. 

 

Ford Freestar in New Hampshire, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jan 2006 0 One of the sliding door latches was replaced. The door would not close reliably. 
Mar 2008 300 Had to replace the front right wheel hub. The bearings were worn and squealing. 

 

Ford Freestar in Florida, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Sep 2007 350 replaced wheel sensor (for ABS / Traction Control OFF lights). replaced rear A/C blower motor. 

 

Ford Freestar in Oklahoma, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Feb 2011 65000   First odometer entry
Apr 2011 68000 0 "Trac off" light would come on and stay on. I could reset it but later it would come on again for no apparent reason. Service manager explained to me how to clean and adjust the wheel speed sensors. Will post it on the Forum if it works. 
May 2011 69000 0 "Trac Off" light still coming on. Found tread separation on right front tire so replaced all four tires. Light went off and stayed off for three days before coming on again. Ended up only needing another reset--tire was the problem. 
Jun 2011 70000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Ford Freestar in Wisconsin, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jul 2010 61000   First odometer entry
Aug 2010 62000 500 loud noise from under hood when air conditioner running, suggested repair: replace compressor unit $800 to $1200. rattling noise from rear axle. Replaced disk brake caliper pins. 
Dec 2010   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Ford Freestar in Ontario, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jan 2010 1050  Power Steering Pump and Steering Rack had to be replaced at a cost of $1050Can. 
Feb 2010 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 
Dec 2010 172360 112 Power Steering leak. 
Jan 2011 172760 135 Transmission flush performed in attempt to solve shifting problem. Seem to to fix problem, three weeks later same problem returning, van not shifting properly. Probably needs transmission, if so vehicle will be junked  
Apr 2011 173600 0 Transmission now sticking, Van sold for parts and scrap, will never buy another Ford, way too many problems with this vehicle. Not starting when sold. Coolant leaking when sold. AC not operating when sold. 

 

Ford Freestar in Illinois, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jun 2010 56000   First odometer entry
Jan 2011 62300 1200 Inoperative Cruise Control, Traction Control, ABS, and TPMS. Replaced Traction Control Computer. 
Jun 2012 74000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Ford Freestar in Missouri, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jun 2010 148000   First odometer entry
Jul 2010 150000 0 Torque converter lock up cycling 
Oct 2010 152000 450 Torque converter failed 
Dec 2010   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2004 Ford Freestar 4dr Minivan, ext.

193-horsepower 3.9L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

Ford Freestar in Wisconsin, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jan 2006 0 Rear door handle on hatch broke, fixed under warranty. 
Jan 2009 100 Right front wheel bearing, replaced under warranty. 

 

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