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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 suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (8%)

$500 - $999 (8%)

$100 - $499 (77%)

< $100 (8%)

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Chart based on 13 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

59706 mi

C $440
Replace lower Ball Joint (passenger side). Control Arm was also replaced, as the part is all one assembly. $350 for Ford part, $90 labour. 
69000 mi

US $250
Replace passenger rear wheel bearing. 
72000 mi

US $400
Changed front passenger wheel bearing due to squealing noise. Also replaced front rotors and pads 

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2004 Ford Freestar 4dr Minivan, ext.

201-horsepower 4.2L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

113460 mi

C $450
The steering wheel was taking longer to return to center. I believe there was some kind of central shaft that was replaced. 
45000 mi

US $300
Had to replace the front right wheel hub. The bearings were worn and squealing. 
137000 mi

US $260
Replaced rear shocks and front struts. Car is much firmer now and doesn't bounce like before. 
145000 mi

US $450
Replaced both inner and outer tie rods. Passenger side lower control arm. Part of the labor was the allignment. 
124000 mi

C $1050
Power Steering Pump and Steering Rack had to be replaced at a cost of $1050Can. 
172360 mi

C $112
Power Steering leak. 
139500 mi Both lower control arms 

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2004 Ford Freestar 4dr Minivan, ext.

193-horsepower 3.9L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

85000 mi

US $100
Right front wheel bearing, replaced under warranty. 
92000 mi

US $700
Strut bearings were replaced 
109000 mi

US $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. 
118000 mi

US $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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Ford Freestar Suspension Problems

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