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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%)
Chart based on 66 repairs.
Ford Freestar repair cost distribution
$2500+ (4%)
$1000 - $2499 (20%)
$500 - $999 (5%)
$100 - $499 (43%)
< $100 (29%)
Chart based on 56 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
| Ford Freestar in Ontario, Canada Sep 2009 - Apr 2016 | |||
| Jun 200932550 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) | ||
| May 201042780 miC $8 | Replace rear brake light bulb (2nd time this bulb has blown for this van) ($5) (DIY) | ||
| Oct 201158404 miC $290 | Replace Ignition Coil Pack (engine running rough at all speeds). ($200 for Ford parts, $90 labour). | ||
| Nov 201159706 miC $440 | Replace flexible hose in exhaust system. $90 for Walker exhaust part, $100 labour. (Ford part would have cost $260 CDN). Replace lower Ball Joint (passenger side). Control Arm was also replaced, as the part is all one assembly. $350 for Ford part, $90 labour. | ||
| Ford Freestar in Minnesota, United States Jun 2017 - Nov 2021 | |||
| Aug 2017298000 miUS $302 | Screeching noise similar to belt tensioner - was caused by camshaft synchronizer. Replaced part. Total failure of this part could cause severe or total engine damage. | ||
| Ford Freestar in Illinois, United States - Jul 2010 | |||
| Feb 2006715 mi | Replace Pass Side rear Vent motor | ||
| Jul 200724387 mi | New Front Rotors, New Fuel Pump | ||
| Mar 200950000 miUS $50 | New Lift Gate Supports | ||
| Nov 200962000 mi | catalytic converter failure. Replaced under 8/80 emissions warranty | ||
| Apr 201069000 miUS $250 | Replace passenger rear wheel bearing. | ||
| Jul 201072000 miUS $400 | Changed front passenger wheel bearing due to squealing noise. Also replaced front rotors and pads | ||
2006 Ford Freestar 4dr Minivan, ext.
193-horsepower 3.9L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| Ford Freestar in Oklahoma, United States Jun 2017 - Feb 2022 | |||
| Feb 2018101000 miUS $3800 | Transmission failed suddenly while accelerating from a stop with no previous symptoms. | ||
2004 Ford Freestar
Engine not specified
| Ford in British Columbia, Canada Dec 2013 - Dec 2014 | |||
| Dec 2014171120 miC $1000 | remove tranny oil pan, change filter replace transmission fluid | ||
2004 Ford Freestar 4dr Minivan, ext.
201-horsepower 4.2L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| Ford Freestar in Manitoba, Canada Nov 2014 - Jun 2020 | |||
| Feb 2015119940 miC $2100 | Rebuild trans | ||
| Jul 2017137640 miC $1000 | Replaced battery and alternator Water pump noisy | ||
| Apr 2018139500 mi | Both lower control arms | ||
| Ford Freestar in West Virginia, United States Nov 2013 - Jun 2018 | |||
| May 2014108400 miUS $50 | previously dealre had worked on car and failed to properly reattach wiring..mechanic reattached, and taped..working fine now | ||
| Ford Freestar in Michigan, United States Jun 2007 - Nov 2012 | |||
| Nov 200737500 miUS $1570 | Brake/traction control modulator failure/replacement | ||
| Ford Freestar in New Hampshire, United States - Mar 2008 | |||
| Jan 200612000 mi | One of the sliding door latches was replaced. The door would not close reliably. | ||
| Mar 200845000 miUS $300 | Had to replace the front right wheel hub. The bearings were worn and squealing. | ||
| Ford Freestar in Florida, United States - Sep 2007 | |||
| Sep 200746000 miUS $350 | replaced wheel sensor (for ABS / Traction Control OFF lights). replaced rear A/C blower motor. | ||
| Ford Freestar in Ontario, Canada Mar 2013 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Dec 201394240 miC $200 | Replace back Calipers | ||
| Ford Freestar in Missouri, United States Jun 2010 - Dec 2010 | |||
| Jul 2010150000 mi | Torque converter lock up cycling | ||
| Oct 2010152000 miUS $450 | Torque converter failed | ||
| Ford Freestar in Ontario, Canada Jun 2010 - Apr 2011 | |||
| Jan 2010124000 miC $1050 | Power Steering Pump and Steering Rack had to be replaced at a cost of $1050Can. | ||
| Feb 2010130200 miC $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 2010172360 miC $112 | Power Steering leak. | ||
| Jan 2011174840 miC $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 2011173600 mi | 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 Jun 2010 - Mar 2015 | |||
| Jan 201161800 miUS $1200 | Inoperative Cruise Control, Traction Control, ABS, and TPMS. Replaced Traction Control Computer. | ||
| Ford Freestar in Wisconsin, United States Jul 2010 - Dec 2010 | |||
| Aug 201062000 miUS $250 | 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. | ||
| Ford Freestar in British Columbia, Canada Sep 2010 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Jan 2014C $224 | water in the transmission | ||
| Ford Freestar in Nova Scotia, Canada Feb 2013 - Dec 2014 | |||
| Mar 2014113460 miC $450 | The steering wheel was taking longer to return to center. I believe there was some kind of central shaft that was replaced. | ||
| Dec 2014119660 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. | ||
| Ford Freestar in Oklahoma, United States Feb 2011 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Apr 201168000 mi | "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 201169000 mi | "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. | ||
| Ford Freestar in New Jersey, United States Jun 2012 - Aug 2019 | |||
| Feb 2014115100 miUS $380 | Alternator died. | ||
| Sep 2014120000 miUS $170 | Crankshaft synchronizer went loud and car stalled few times when on light or stop sign. | ||
| Apr 2015125200 miUS $200 | Rear brake calipers froze. Replaced them both and both rotors and pads. Flushed brake fluid. | ||
| May 2015126000 miUS $30 | Transimssion light went on and the car didn't shift properly. Mechanic pulled out little bit of old transfer fluid and put some additive into it. Car now drives better. | ||
| Aug 2015127400 miUS $2500 | Transmission replaced by aamco. | ||
| Oct 2015129300 miUS $680 | Car poor idling. No power. Shaking. Replaced intake manifold gasket but didn't fix the issue. It ended up being bad sparking plugs and sparking plug cables. Mechanic was moron and charged me for unneeded intake manifold gasket+fuel filter. | ||
| Aug 2016135100 miUS $150 | Alternator died. | ||
| Nov 2016137000 miUS $260 | Replaced rear shocks and front struts. Car is much firmer now and doesn't bounce like before. | ||
| Aug 2017145000 miUS $450 | Replaced both inner and outer tie rods. Passenger side lower control arm. Part of the labor was the allignment. Transmission mount. | ||
| Sep 2017145000 mi | Aamco replacing transmission within 3 year warranty period. It almost died after 2 years. | ||
| Sep 2018160000 miUS $2200 | This car was POS. Aamco transmission shop is another POS. This combination is asking for nothing just a disaster. Aamco didn't want to repair my transmission within last weeks in warranty. Transmission completely died few weeks after and I ended up paying $2200 for another transmission. Lost count on how many. Third or fourth maybe. I've sold the car within a year after this incident and the new owner reported transmission died within a year for him. He put it on junk yard. | ||
2004 Ford Freestar 4dr Minivan, ext.
193-horsepower 3.9L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| Ford Freestar in Wisconsin, United States - Jan 2009 | |||
| Jan 200630000 mi | Rear door handle on hatch broke, fixed under warranty. | ||
| Jan 200985000 miUS $100 | Right front wheel bearing, replaced under warranty. | ||
| Ford Freestar in Illinois, United States Jun 2010 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Sep 201388000 miUS $278 | Rear brake caliper frozen, warped rotor. Replaced rear calipers and rotors. | ||
| Mar 201492000 miUS $700 | Strut bearings were replaced | ||
| Jun 2015104000 miUS $102 | Number 3 coil failure. Replaced coil. Also replaced maintenance items (spark plugs and spark plug wires) | ||
| Dec 2015109000 miUS $439 | Passenger side hub bearing failing. Replaced it. As preventative maintenance also replaced passenger side drive axle and cv joints/boots. Replaced front brake pads and rotors due to rust. | ||
| Jun 2018118000 miUS $345 | Front right wheel hub assembly replaced due to bearing howling. Previously, the bearing had been replaced with NAPA parts, which failed within 2 years. Used MOOG parts this time. | ||
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