Structure Problems of Ford Freestar

Ford Freestar owners have reported 122 structure related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 10 most common structure problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's body (86 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's structure (15 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Structure problems of Ford Freestar

The Body problem

The rear wheel well has rusted on both sides and completely rusted out a large hole (approx. 1 ft diameter area visibly effected) in the the body of the van. The rusted out section is where the back seat is anchored to the frame, so the rust has cause the seat to no longer be securely anchored to   Read details...

The Structure problem

Tl the contact owns a 2004 Ford Freestar. While reversing into the garage, the vehicle failed to go forward or backward. The contact noticed a pile of rust on the ground and realized that the rear of the vehicle was entirely corroded.   Read details...

The Hatchback/liftgate problem

The contact owns a 2005 Ford Freestar. The contact stated that the rear lift gate would not open from the inside and the outside of the vehicle due to the outside handle coming off. The dealer was contacted and stated that they did not know how to open the lift gate and could not assist him with   Read details...

The Door problem

The contact owns a 2005 Ford Freestar. The contact stated that when stopped at a grocery store, the rear passenger side door was locked and failed to unlock both from the interior and from exterior. The failure occurred without warning.   Read details...

The Underbody Shield problem

The panel that the latch is bolted to was corroded and came of leaving no place for the latch on the drive's side to attach to.   Read details...




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