general problems of the 2004 Ford Freestar - part 1

Flashing! with gear around it and car will not operate correctly I. E. No power very slow acceleration and lacking ability to change gears.

The contact owns a 2004 Ford Freestar. The contact stated while driving at approximately 40 mph, the vehicle stalled. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the residence. An independent mechanic diagnosed that the torque converter and the transmission needed to be replaced. The contact related the failure to an unknown NHTSA campaign number; however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 104,000.  .

I have a 2004 Ford Freestar van and I was driving down the road and I went to pass another vehicle and I push the gas and I heard some crunchy noise is and then nothing no power at all no gears nothing I was dead in the water so I had to get out of the van and push it to the side of the road didn't have reverse didn't have drive didn't have third second or first no gears at all the transmission failed me I could have been in a very bad accident and hurt it just came out of nowhere there was no signs of anything wrong with the van and then this happens.

My son was driving down rt 81 when the transmission stopped working your vehicle was running fine but would not go had to drift off the highway she avoid getting hit I had to tow the van home we’re it’s still parked.

The contact owns a 2004 Ford Freestar. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds the vehicle would not properly accelerate and would hesitate to accelerate and the check engine warning light would remain illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who diagnosed that the transmission torque converter was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer were contacted and informed that the VIN was not included in the NHTSA campaign number: 12v006000(power train). The contact indicated that the vehicle had experienced that same failure listed in the recall. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 250,000.

The transmission is grinding and popping when shifting gears. Also it has started not moving when I shift it into drive and 3rd and 1st. When I drive it I have to put it in 1st gear and change up to drive and it grinds and pops when giving it gas to go. It comes to a crawl going up hills. Has a big loss of power. The trackshion control light comes on saying it's not working. The electrical is messing up the doors are opening up when they are not supposed to going down road. It tells me that different doors are open when there not keeping the lights on in the van running down the battery.

Transmission slip , leaks , loosing ofpower, shakes from 45 mph to 55 mph , mechanic shop says it is the torque converter that is malfunction.

The van has less than 49k miles on it and the reverse has not worked but it will drive forward. Others have had this issue as well.

The contact owns a 2004 Ford Freestar. The contact stated that when placing the vehicle into any gear, the vehicle would stall without warning. The contact called all american Ford of hackensack (520 river st, hackensack, NJ 07601) where he was given a diagnostic fee. Upon investigation, the contact discovered NHTSA campaign number: 12v006000 (power train) which he linked to the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed him that the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

Driving down rd n it felt as if someone was pushing break while I was smashing gas pedal . Lost all fire to car wouldn't go no where. I was on a country rd going uphill. It spots n sputter n jerks real hard going up hill like my transmission going bad but motor sounds good so I have no clue. .

I was driving down the highway at approximately 45 miles per hour when all of a sudden my rpms shot up but I had no acceleration it did this without warning I managed to get over to the side of the road, and I was going to check transmission fluid but when I pulled the dipstick out fluid shot out the dipstick hole. I was able to walk to a store & buy transmission fluid that I added. I waited a bit then tried drive, reverse, low gear, but nothing. Had to call a tow truck.

I have spent so much money in this van that I would like to report these issues to you first it was the fuel filter and now it's the transmission I keep the maintenance up and things still go wrong.

Tl the contact owns a 2004 Ford Freestar. The contact stated that the vehicle did not move forward or backwards while in a parking lot. Also, the power train indicator illuminated intermittently and then remained illuminated. The contact called hart Ford Lincoln at 989-275-8922 (located at 117 lake st, roscommon, mi 48653) and was informed to call the NHTSA or the manufacturer to re-open an unknown recall. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 190,000.

1 minutes after you start driving it lose power.

Tl-the contact owns a 2004 Ford free star. The contact stated that the transmission does not function properly. The lever is heavy and sticks before switching into gear. Sometimes the vehicle would hesitate. The vehicle makes an abnormal wining sound. The cbs axles had failed. The contact stated that the axles make a crunching grinding sound whenever they make a turn. The trans axle warning light did illuminate. The vehicle was not towed. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The mechanic did not have the equipment to repair the contacts transmission. However, they informed the contact that the cbs axles needed to be repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 270,000. Jw.

Tl the contact owns a 2004 Ford Freestar. While attempting to accelerate from a traffic light, the vehicle failed to move forward. When the vehicle was turned off and restarted, the contact was able to drive off of the roadway and into a parking lot. The contact stated that the vehicle would not operate in the forward gear; however, the reverse gear worked as intended. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 12v066000 (power train). The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The failure mileage was unknown.

Was driving and my tach meter was going all over 3 4 lost all power while driving down the rd. Also trac control is always off goes on and off.

Tl the contact owns a 2004 Ford Freestar. After switching from reverse into drive, the vehicle would not accelerate properly. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. Classic Ford of smithfield (1698 e. Booker dairy rd, smithfield, nc) and the manufacturer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 53,535. The VIN was invalid.

Tl-the contact owns a 2004 Ford Freestar. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph , the vehicle lost acceleration and did not move. The check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was tow to an independent mechanic, they determined that water intruded in the transmission. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact also mentioned that the vehicle was repaired 45 days earlier by the same unknown independent mechanic for coolant leaking in to the transmission. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for a diagnosis. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. . The vehicle was not repaired this last time. The approximate failure mileage was 157,000. Bp .

Tl- the contact owns a 2004 Ford Freestar. The contact stated that the recall repair remedy failed to provide a permanent fix for NHTSA campaign number: 12v006000 (power train). The remedy for the recall repair was not provided within a reasonable time frame, the contact had waited for months to receive the part from the manufacturer to service the vehicle while experiencing a sudden loss of power with no warning. The part was received 3 months later, the dealer academy Ford sales, 13401 baltimore Ave, laurel, MD 20707, 1-(800) 658-7794 the dealer serviced the recall campaign and months later, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired yet and the dealership indicated that the transmission assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was unable to be driven. The manufacturer was notified of the failures to determine the guidelines for the dealers repair and was informed that the remedy failed to correct the problem. The approximate failure mileage was not available. Dyd.

Tl- the contact owns a 2004 Ford Freestar. The contact stated the vehicle experienced a loss of motor power without warning. The failure occurred without warning. Interstate Ford located 125 alexandersville rd, miamisburg, OH where the contact was informed there was no recalls attributed to the VIN. The manufacturer was notified of the failure where they informed the contact NHTSA campaign number:12v006000(power train) was performed and no further assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 160,000. Kh.

Tl- the contact owns a 2004 Ford Freestar. The contact stated that when the vehicle is in first gear it hesitates on accelerating with no warning lights illuminating. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for a diagnostic test or repairs. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 150,449. Dr.

Takata recall transmission well not change to overdrive on highway, or in town driving. It still runs but not able to drive due to transmission not being able to change into overdrive. This vechile was in motion on a highway when trying to increase speed it would rive up. . I didn't put vechile in the local garage the mechanic said transmission isn't able to change into overdrive. Which would result in losing the transmission.

Engine surges in reverse and drive violently almost hitting vehicle in front of me at stop light no engine light or vehicle codes found.

The third row seating latch has rusted out on the driver side. The vehicle I believe has issues that other 2004 Ford Freestar vehicles have the same issues and were recalled. I have contacted Ford, and they refuse to help. I have 4 children and I fear to take them anywhere in this vehicle. Please help. The vehicle jerks and stutters when in drive whether I'm moving or at a stop light as long as I am in any gear. It only has 85,000 miles and I've purchased it in February.

The contact owns a 2004 Ford Freestar. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to reverse. The contact turned off the engine and tried again. A few moments later, the contact was able to drive the vehicle home. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 150,000.

Im having many issues with my vehicle. The worst one is the passive security system that has stranded me in many areas because it refuses to start. I have tried many things including replacing transponder keys and the transceiver but I still am getting the flashing red security light. Im scared to drive this thing in the winter due to the possibility of getting stranded in cold temperatures. Also this vehicle lets water leak in everywhere causing severe rust and mold issues. One of the floor supports of the drivers seat is close to being rusted through and the other ones are on their way out. The body is severely rusted and im not sure how much longer this thing will be safe to drive.

Vehicle was stationary and when started would not continue to run, finally did run but when put in reverse vehicle would not move, shifted into neutral and engine rpm picked up for no reason, put into drive and vehicle slightly moved and engine died. Earlier in day had driven vehicle with no problem.

The vehicle loses power as I am driving it on a city street. It also happened on the highway, so I don't use the highway anymore because of the loss of power. . When the speedometer needle goes over 2 rpm , it stalls even more and jerks.

The contact owns a 2004 Ford Freestar. While driving 30 mph, the vehicle lost power. In addition, the accelerator pedal was depressed, but the vehicle failed to accelerate and increased in rpms. The vehicle was towed to a parking lot and was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was previously repaired per NHTSA campaign number: 12v006000 (power train). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 71,423.

I bought this car in 2014. It stranded me on the side of the road it wouldn't go in reverse or drive. Finally after 4 hrs I got it to where I could drive it home. Took it to a shop and they said nothing was wrong they had to see it act up. Even though the check engine soon light was on and the light for the transaxle was on the shop said they put it on a diagnostic machine and it showed nothing. So I took it home and it when I drive it it jerks and the rpm's go to about 4000 rpm's before it shifts. I have had it 4 times at a shop and the same thing happened they couldn't find anything wrong. Now it has really gone bad. It no longer shifts you cant get it past 35 miles per hours because the engine would probably blow. I can't take it on the freeway but every shop I took it to said nothing is wrong. I have a year to go on payments on a vehicle I couldn't even drive if I knew this was going to happen I wouldn't of bought it. The dealer I bought it from didn't even tell me that this van had this problem now I don't know what to do. I don't even know if this van is on the recall list or not or is it too late to get it fixed. I started having this problem 6 months after I bought it in July of 2014.

The contact owns a 2004 Ford Freestar. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer to be repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 12v006000 (power train) however, the dealer refused to remedy the vehicle. The contact was then informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The contact declined. The contact stated that after leaving the dealer, and driving at 25 mph, smoke filled the cabin of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

Tl- the contact owns a 2004 Ford Freestar. The contact stated that while driving at any speed, the vehicle jerked back and forth, without any warning indicator. The contacted received notification of NHTSA campaign id number: 12v006000 (power train) and the vehicle was repaired. However, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who insisted that the recall repair was done. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but advised that the recall was done. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was not provided. Fe.

Tl- the contact owns a 2004 Ford Freestar. The contact stated that while driving at 55 mph, the vehicle failed to accelerate when the accelerator petal was depressed. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact mentioned that it was discovered that the vehicle was repaired under the NHTSA campaign number: 12v006000 (powertrain). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was.

The contact owns a 2004 Ford Freestar. While driving approximately 30 mph, the accelerator pedal was applied and there was no engine power. The vehicle was towed to the contact¿s residence. In 2013, the vehicle was repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 12v006000 (power train), but the failure recurred recently because the remedy was insufficient. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 162,801.