2004 Ford Freestyle problems, complaints & recalls

2017-08-16 · Unknown Or Other · 220,000 mi

“my car says engine malfunction and wont go over 25 mph. i also have an awd malfunction problem that we have tried to fix and doesn't seem like we can. i'm trying to wait until tax time to trade in but don't know how to get my kids from point a to b in the meantime. mechanic tells me to get it scanned for $70. i cant afford that bs trying to raise 3…”

2017-01-23 · Steering · 96,000 mi

“when turning the wheel feels very heavy, and feels like the steering won't easily turn back .like its dragging. when i am turning on a curve it feels like it the power steering is not working. …”

2015-11-24 · Engine · 187,000 mi

“tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford freestyle. the contact stated that while driving at approximately 70 mph, the vehicle failed to accelerate while the accelerator pedal was depressed, and the vehicle was making a jerking motion. the contact also stated that the wrench warning indicator illuminated. the contact shut the vehicle off and restarted the …”

2015-06-19 · Engine · 113,000 mi

“tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford freestyle. while driving at 45 mph, the vehicle lost power and stalled. the vehicle was able to be restarted. the vehicle was driven to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the dealer stated that the electronic throttle body sensor failed. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the…”

2014-04-03 · Power Train · 101,674 mi

“tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford freestar. the contact stated while driving approximately 25 mph the vehicle suddenly jerked forward and stalled. after restarting the vehicle the engine the check transaxle sensor light illuminated and the vehicle would not accelerate past 10 mph. after driving the vehicle home the contact later discovered that the…”

2014-01-13 · Power Train · 108,000 mi

“tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford freestyle. the contact stated that the vehicle failed to accelerate. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the torque converter was defective and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 108,000…”

2013-11-06 · Power Train · 102,000 mi

“tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford freestyle. the contact stated the vehicle was included and repaired per a manufacturers recall for the torque converter. after the vehicle was repaired it began to hesitate upon acceleration. the contact also heard a loud banging noise. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer where the technicians stated the transm…”

2013-09-09 · Power Train · 110,824 mi

“i received a recall notice for the torque converter on my vehicle. i took it to the dealer for replacement of the torque converter on august, 22, 2012. i never had a problem with the vehicle before but when i brought it home i began to notice a bump when i put it in drive. i thought this might smooth out over time. three months later i noticed a sh…”

2013-08-21 · Structure:body

“sliding side doors and rear wheel wells have a significant amount of rust. i am worried about the structural integrity in a side-on crash. this is true for the windstar too. *tr…”

2013-03-05 · Power Train · 126,000 mi

“tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford freestar. the contact stated that the vehicle was included in and repaired under nhtsa campaign id number: 12v006000 (power train). after the recall repair was performed the contact noticed oil leaking from under the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis. the mechanic stated that t…”