Structure Problems of Ford Freestar

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. The vehicle was taken to liberty Ford of maple heights (5500 warrensville center rd, maple heights, OH 44137, (216) 662-3673) where it was diagnosed that the third row seat latch striker mounting brackets were corroded through and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 13v081000 (seats). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and did not assist. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000.

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Tl the contact owns a 2004 Ford Freestar. While cleaning the vehicle, the contact found that the rear wheel well and the third row seat latch that was attached to the vehicle's subframe were corroded. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 13v081000 (seats). The failure mileage was 142,019.

The contact owns a 2004 Ford Freestar. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was once serviced under NHTSA campaign number: 13v081000 (seats). While observing the vehicle, it was noticed that the rear wheel well was severely corroded. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the third row seat latch striker mounting bracket was corroded and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vehicle was no longer under warranty. The failure mileage was 125,000.

Having a similar problem to others with my 2005 Ford Freestar. Water getting into pcm and causing problems. Took vehicle to dealership for torque converter recall and they noticed water in the pcm. They dried it out and vehicle ran fine for two weeks. Had significant rain last night and problem happened again. This is an obvious flaw in this vehicle and needs to be fixed.

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I am entering this complaint in relation to other complaints that have been filed. There is a defect investigation taking place (ea12003 and pe11039) for this issue already. I attempted to put my 3rd row seat back up and lock it into place. On the drive side I noticed that it would not lock into place. After further review, I know noticed that the whole latch had fallen off and was laying on the back driver side wheel. The whole plate rusted thru and fell off into the wheel well. I've had this car since 2004. Yes I live in a snow state that uses salt, but this car has been in the garage its entire life. I would like to understand what stance, if any, Ford is taking with this issue.

Water leaks down the hood thru the cowl. Vans pcm had to be replaced. There is a TSB on this. Poor design of hood allows water to leak into cowl and into the pcm. Had pcm replaced at $500 plus. This van is a nightmare.

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This information is a collection of incidents that ultimately fit together. I have notice that the floor board of my van was wet. Since I have 3 kids I just shrugged it off. This past week I notice the floor mats weren't wet only the carpet beneath it was soaked. My kids don't spill just under the mats. The water must be entering from the outside in. The van was acting weird on and off -no check engine light until it started happen more frequently. June 2012, I got the p1340 code that the camshaft position sensor had gone bad, I replaced it, went out again, I was told it could have been a faulty part, changed it again, went out again, decided this is beyond me. I took it to the dealership and they "fixed" the camshaft position sensor and another part that was causing the camshaft position sensor not to work. ($900) it broke again because the part they put in was defective. They replaced the defective part and the check engine light came back on again. After they had the car for 2 weeks they found another small problem. ($130) I insisted at the time that they didn't make the proper repairs. They assured me that it all still needed to be done. (caught some double talk) I experienced a few more issues with the van losing power. (July,September, October -check engine light did not turn on. ) I:n December the car turned off and I was only able to get about 25ft per restart and the light came on. I've noticed other features not working properly or working intermittently. (power locks, power windows, radio, power doors, key remote . . . ) I have learned that other 2005 Freestar owners have experienced similar incidents caused by water leaking into the car through the windshield wiper blades and running down the wire harness causing multiple parts to short out from time to time. Please look into this. I have 3 children and no more money for "let's try this repairs".

Pcm wet and engine will die when under load. Turn on power option will cause the engine to die.

The contact owns a 2004 Ford Freestar. The contact stated that the side panel that held the back seat bracket was corroded. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who verified the failure and stated that the panel needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 97,500 and the current mileage was 98,600.

The contact owns a 2006 Ford Freestar. The contact stated that water penetrated the hood, causing the transmission and the electrical system to fail. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that water damaged the transmission, instrumental cluster, and Smart module. The dealer replaced the transmission. The instrumental cluster and Smart module were not replaced. The failure mileage was 100,000 and the current mileage was replaced 105,000. The VIN was unavailable.

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The contact owns a 2004 Ford Freestar. The contact stated while attempting to latch the third row rear seat, the latch failed due to severe corrosion on the floor panel and attachments. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who inspected the vehicle and advised that the vehicle was unsafe to be driven. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure and current mileage was 113,000. Updated 06/01/lj.

Ltr on behalf of concern the safety of her 2004 Ford Freestar re the rusting of the 3rd row seats anchoring latch system; reply attn kay rash/davenport district office the consumer was informed it was not cost effective to fix the vehicle.

Water keeps getting into the pcm. Common problem with this vehicle. Van will stall out, not have power in drive or reverse, and anything electrical acts up.

Water leaking in from the windshield messing up the pcm.

The contact owns a 2005 Ford Freestar. The contact released the hatchback mechanism while the vehicle was stationary. The hatchback immediately slammed down on the contact and injured his shoulder. There was no prior warning to the hatchback support device failure. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and they stated that the failure was related to defective shocks in the hatchback. As of August 5, 2008, the vehicle has not been repaired. The contact was concerned of the safety risk involved. The failure and current mileages were 61,063.