2004 Ford Freestar Pros and Cons at TrueDelta: Owner Pros and Cons by FredO
A member in Oklahoma, United States
Exterior styling
Simple clean lines
Interior styling
Much simpler and cleaner interior styling than the Windstar
Ride smoothness
Quiet ride. Much less road noise than Windstar.
Handling
Firm and positive steering. Very stable in the wind.
Feature availability
A/C controls easy to use. DVD player has good quality play. Backup sensors very handy.
Fuel economy
Daily mileage around City average about 18.6 MPG
Windstar was around 20/21 MPG under same conditions
Brand reputation & image
Freestar has had a lot of electrical complaints. "TRAC off" lights coming on with no reliable fix from Ford. Repairs reported run from wheel sensors, PCM, ECM, Computer replacements. Ford gives no knowledgeable explanation of estimated repairs.
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