Two problems related to sway bar have been reported for the 2004 Ford Freestar. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2004 Ford Freestar based on all problems reported for the 2004 Freestar.
Many issues with the van & they continue. Purchased from 1 previous owner, Jan '09 around 60k may 2010, 74k miles- replaced spark plugs & wires, fuel system cleaner: rough idle $432. 23 Dec 2010, 83k miles - replaced front axle & sway bar links: $822. 89 April 2011, ? miles, - replaced plugs & wires, coil pack: rough idle $700. 85 Jan 2012, 100k miles - replaced pvc evap hose, r&r fuel filter, fuel injector cleaner: rough idle $228. 40 Aug 15 2012, 106k miles - recall, torque converter replaced: costing me $162. 14 to replace seals & transmission filter Aug 16 2012, 106k miles - replaced egr valve: rough idle & engine light on after recall fix $135. 95 (dealership was kind enough to only charge for labor) Aug 31, 2012, 107k miles - engine is still running rough, piercing noise while driving, sometimes it goes away when I am turning.
The sway bar on my 2004 Ford Freestar snapped in the middle due to some defect.