Power Train Problems of 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.

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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.  .

The contact owns a 2005 Ford Freestar. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission seized and remained in neutral. The vehicle jerked and shortly returned to normal functionality; however, the failure persisted. The contact stated that the gear shifter light was illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure became a recurring failure, and the contact parked the vehicle, and the vehicle was no longer driven. The contact related the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 12v006000 (power train); however, the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was unknown.

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The contact owns a 2005 Ford Freestar. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed, however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The contact stated that the vehicle stopped in the middle of the street, however the engine was still on. The contact stated that the gear shifter did not function as intended. The contact stated that the gear shifter did not shift. The contact was able to coast the vehicle to the shoulder of the road. The contact and her son pushed the vehicle to the nearest parking lot. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

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.

The contact owns a 2005 Ford Freestar. The contact stated while driving 70 mph and releasing the accelerator pedal, the contact noticed an abnormal clucking sound. The contact stated that upon depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to respond. The contact pulled to the side of the road. The contact stated he was able to continue driving; however, the failure persisted. The contact stated that upon depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle only responded when the rpms were high, and the vehicle failed to exceed 30 mph. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the torque converter output shaft had failed. The mechanic determined that the torque converter and the output shaft needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The contact related the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 12v006000 (power train). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that they could not assist because the vehicle was previously repaired under the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 350,000.

I was driving and my transmission stopped working left me stranded.

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.

My Ford Freestar without warning or anything just wouldn’t go after stopping at a stop sign. It was like it was stuck in neutral. But it was in drive. In 2003 and 2004 there was a recall on the transmission. My van is a 2005 but the transmission was manufactured in 2004. Which is one of the years that was recalled so why is my 2005 Ford Freestar van not one of the ones under that recall. Is it cause it’s a 2005 cause the transmission was manufactured in 2004. I almost got hit by semi truck when this happen. Please recall this van. Please help!!! god bless you all. Thanks, patterson family.

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The contact owns a 2006 Ford Freestar. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost all motive power and would not shift to any gear other than park. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related it to a possible recall but was unable to provide details. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but referred the contact to the NHTSA hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 85,000.

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.

Driving down highway at 60 mph lost all power basically coasted to side of road. Looks like torque converter and pump shaft splines stripped out. Shows there was a recall but none listed for this VIN number. This is a huge safety concern and Ford should have to repair.

I was having issues with my car not able to really move so I had a mechanic to come to me to inspect it and he stated it was my torque converter someone on it in it near it. . That my issue. . So I was calling about the recall on it and it stated that it was already fixed in 2012 on recall. And I'm a new owner purchased in 2018. . I'm a Ford girl. . So from the taurus 500 and Freestar never had of it needed a van have grandkids and now out my four year with it no problem with til now and by it has been replaced before I'm not able to get help with fixing it . . That my only car now I'm now disabled on fixed income and can't afford to buy a new transmission. . I'm asking if u could assist me with the same issue happening twice with vehicle with two different owner. . Thanks for your assistance and help.

The contact owns a 2006 Ford Freestar. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost significant motive power before briefly hesitating and jerking. After restarting the vehicle, it returned to normal functionality, but the failure had since become a regular occurrence. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but referred the contact to the NHTSA hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 137,000.

The contact owns a 2005 Ford Freestar. The contact stated that upon selling the vehicle, she allowed another individual to test drive the vehicle; however, as the contact was driving on an incline, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the flex shaft had failed. The contact then stated that upon research, she became aware of NHTSA campaign number: 12v00600 (power train). The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that she received notification of the NHTSA campaign number: 13v081000 (seats). The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was informed that due to the condition of the vehicle the recall repair could not be performed. The contact was concerned that when the vehicle was taken to the dealer, the VIN was entered and displayed a different color. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 180,000.

Was driving on populated road when all of a sudden car when in to neutral and almost rear-ended if not for quick thinking. Had to have it towed and now don't have any money to fix it so I lost my job cause could not get to work please have this problem recalled like the earlier years. .

The contact owns a 2005 Ford Freestar. The contact stated while driving 20 mph, the vehicle failed to accelerate properly without warning. The contact was able to drive the vehicle to her residence. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the mechanic stated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in NHTSA campaign number: 12v006000 (power train). The dealer was contacted and stated that the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 238,000.

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.

The contact owns a 2005 Ford Freestar. The contact stated that while driving at 40 mph, the vehicle hesitated upon depression of the accelerator pedal without warning. Despite multiple attempts to accelerate the vehicle, the vehicle failed to operate as needed. Due to the failure, the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it remained in their possession. Upon investigation, the contact discovered NHTSA campaign number: 12v006000 (power train) which she linked to her failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and was referred to the NHTSA for assistance. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.

The contact owns a 2005 Ford Freestar. The contact stated while driving approximately 60 mph, he noted that a "sprocket" warning symbol had illuminated. The contact exited the freeway and stopped at a traffic light. As he depressed the accelerator to go forward the vehicle would not move however, the engine was running. The contact stated that he placed the shift lever in neutral then drive and reverse and the vehicle would not move in any direction. The contact had the vehicle towed an independent mechanic who diagnosed and determined that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and towed back to the contact's residence. The contact researched online and related the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 12v006000 (power train). The VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 139,000.

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

The contact owns a 2005 Ford Freestar. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 12v006000 (power train). The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue but informed the contact that they would not perform the recall repair until there was a failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Ford is recalling about 206,000 2004 and 2005 Ford Freestar and Mercury monterey vehicles, because the torque converter output shaft may fail. If the torque converter output shaft were to fail, the result would be a sudden loss of motive power with no warning, increasing the risk of a crash. Ford will notify owners and dealers will replace the torque converter for free. The safety recall is expected to begin in the second calendar quarter of 2012. The recall campaign number is 11s25. 2012 recall was done at dealership, was the work actually done? with low miles it hard to believe that this has failed!.

Driving down the road vehicle experiences total loss of acceleration it’s like it’s in neutral in every won’t go forward or backwards towed home looked up problem seems that it’s the same as recall for 04-05 models torch converter had I been on highway in st. Louis mo could have been killed as they aren’t known for being the safest drivers it’s my opinion Ford should have to recall every vehicle that had the parts that are faulty in them regardless of the model year if the parts are junk on 04-05 they used the same in 06 models you know they are gonna have same problems.

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.

I got into my van and started it , put it into reverse to back out of my driveway. My vehicle would not move in reverse. I placed it in drive and still no movement . The vehicle won't move on its own at all. There was no problems leading up to this incident.

Tl the contact called on behalf of his grandmother who owns a 2005 Ford Freestar. The contact stated that while driving 65 mph, the transmission temperature warning light illuminated as the vehicle lost motive power and began to jerk. The contact attempted to depress the accelerator pedal however, the vehicle failed to accelerate. A police officer assisted with pushing the vehicle to the shoulder of the roadway. The vehicle was turned off, restarted, and operated as intended. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign number: 12v006000 (power train) as a possible solution however, the VIN was not included. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.

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.

My 2006 Ford free star, lost it gears in the middle of driving on a busy hwy. I was reversing out of a drive way on to the hwy and went to go into d and it would not move it would only go into first gear. I think this a major safety issue and Ford should be held accountable for it poor design. Me and my children could of been hurt or even worse killed. The hwy is 65 mph an I'm stuck across the two lanes. Because the van wont shift. I looked online and this happens a lot with this make and model. And it not the first time I have lost power well driving on the hwy in this van due to poor design.

The contact owns a 2005 Ford Freestar. The contact stated that at start-up the vehicle started as intended however, when the gear shifter was shifted from park into drive, the vehicle failed to respond. The gear shifter was shifted into other gears however, the vehicle failed to respond. The contact stated that the vehicle drove as intended the previous day. A VIN search result showed that the vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 12v006000 (power train). The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed nor repaired. Additionally, it became difficult to start the vehicle intermittently. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were contacted or notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 190,000.

The contact owns a 2005 Ford Freestar. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled without warning. Due to the failure, the contact had to push the vehicle manually off to the side of the road. The contact's father used a trailer to tow the vehicle back to his residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed. A dealer was not contacted. The contact reached out to the manufacturer however, they were unable to provide any assistance. Upon investigation, the contact linked his failure to NHTSA campaign number: 12v006000 (power train) however, his vehicle was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 300,000.

While you are driving the vehicle. The vehicle has something wrong with the transmission. I looked up Ford recalls and it states that this type of vehicle has been recalled for transmission problems. Torque something thing. The van has only 141000 miles and is rusted severely underneath it. Very sad.

I was in west virginia going up a mountain and my transaxle light came on. I barely made it up the mountain on the interstate.