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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 transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (18%)

$1000 - $2499 (36%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (18%)

< $100 (27%)

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Chart based on 11 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.

193-horsepower 3.9L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

101000 mi

US $3800
Transmission failed suddenly while accelerating from a stop with no previous symptoms. 

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2004 Ford Freestar

Engine not specified

171120 mi

C $1000
remove tranny oil pan, change filter replace transmission fluid 

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2004 Ford Freestar 4dr Minivan, ext.

201-horsepower 4.2L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

55800 mi

C $2000
covered under ford 100K powertrain warranty. Transmission needed to be replaced. 
119940 mi

C $2100
Rebuild trans 
152000 mi

US $450
Torque converter failed 
174840 mi

C $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  
173600 mi Transmission now sticking, Van sold for parts and scrap, will never buy another Ford, way too many problems with this vehicle. 
96420 mi

C $224
water in the transmission 
126000 mi

US $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. 
127400 mi

US $2500
Transmission replaced by aamco. 
145000 mi Aamco replacing transmission within 3 year warranty period. It almost died after 2 years. 
160000 mi

US $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. 

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Ford Freestar Transmission Problems

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