Transmission Failure Problems of Ford Freestar - part 2

Driving in parking area at 25 mph when there was a sudden and unexpected loss of motive power due to an internal transmission failure. Had to tow van to transmission specialist garage as there were no apparent reasons for the failure. Waiting for diagnosis at this time. No previous notice or indications of pending failure were present.

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The minivan has been described by the dealership with transmission failure. The proposed remedy is to completely replace the transmission. We were returning home after driving approximately 1/2 hour at freeway speeds. After exiting the freeway we proceeded to an intersection and stopped at a red traffic signal. When the light turned green and the brake was released and gas pedal pressed, the engine accelerated but the car did not move. We tried all the gears and the car would not move although the engine appeared to be running normally. We feel fortunate that this failure happened at a stop and not at freeway speeds and that the vehicles behind us at the traffic signal did not plow into our rear end. Prior to this incident occurring we had intermittent occasions with the "check engine" light coming on, and then going off. We often were always able to clear the problem by tightening the gas cap while the car was running, which is a common cause for the light to turn on. The vehicle was purchased used from a Ford dealer about 17 months prior to the incident. During that time we noticed occasions of bursts of acceleration when driving at highway speeds. I spoke with the dealer who assured us this was normal. Since the incident, I have come to find out there are thousands of posts on the internet regarding identical problems on the 2005 Ford Freestar, yet no action has been taken. While we came out of this incident safely, I can see how it would cause tragic accidents to occur. In the end, we have an estimate of $4000 for the repair (1/3 of the price we paid for the vehicle after driving the car less than 6000 miles and having it serviced meticulously in the interim). Our household is struggling financially, and we do not have resources for this kind of repair. While we are happy to be uninjured, the economic impact of the flawed transmission is devastating.

I was at a busy intersection in my town. When the light turned green, I started through the intersection but suddenly there was no power. I was stalled but eventually discovered that I could put the vehicle into 3rd gear and could eke my way through the intersection. I had my 5 year old son in the car, people were honking, it was a mess. Fortunately, we didn't get hit. I took the Ford Freestar to two shops that both told me the transmission had failed and needed to be replaced. The shop I took it to also told me the radiator was leaking into the transmission so the radiator needed to be replaced as well. The whole ordeal cost me $4,900 for the car repair + rental car. I'm very glad my child and I didn't get hurt, and I am definitely upset that a car that was only a few years old would require such an expensive repair. Although I got the car fixed, I wonder if the transmission will fail again.

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The contact owns a 2005 Ford Freestar. The contact was driving 70 mph when the transmission failed. The vehicle was merged to the side of the shoulder and was towed to her home. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer and the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was 140,000.

Traveling on interstate in far left lane and the transmission suddenly failed leaving us without ability to accelerate. Only because there was not much traffic at the time, we were able to coast to the right hand lane.

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Complete loss of movement power on I-85 s about 20 miles north of atlanta, GA. Had vehicle towed to mall of georgia Ford in sugar hill, GA. Diagnosed as complete transmission failure. No injury or accident caused by failure. I understand this is a common failure for Freestars in model years 2004 and 2005.

While traveling on very busy highway with three children and infant aboard, transmission suddenly failed. All drive power suddenly lost.

No previous problems,just driving down 101 towards san francisco with my 2004 Ford Freestar with my cruise control on when suddenly the rpm's raced and the transmission failed completely! no drive or reverse in any gear. Luckily I was in the right hand lane and had reached the top of the grade and was travelling down grade through the waldo tunnel. I was able to get the vehicle off the shoulder of the road without incident. I had not had any transmission problems with this vehicle, no loss of fluid, no shifting issues, no sluggishness. No inclination there was a problem, it just failed.

Moving on interstate at 65 mph in high gear. Transmission suddenly fails without warning resulting in sudden complete loss of power. Tachometer rises to 6000 rpm's. Able to pull onto shoulder. Transmission repaired at Ford dealer for $3400.

My transmission just failed. Luckily my wife was driving on a local street and was able to safely pull into a bus stop. The car had to be towed and just found out that the transmission has to be rebuilt. We still have payments left and we only one vehicle. It could take upto a week to fix.

2004 Ford Freestar transmission failure with 93,000 miles. The transmission just stopped working while driving on I-895, a major interstate through baltimore, MD. The van had to be abandoned, but caused two other accidents while we waited for a tow truck. This seriously put my family and the safety others in jeopardy.

Letter from senator graham on behalf of constituent re the transmission failure in his 2004 Ford Freestar.

The contact owns a 2004 Ford Freestar. While driving approximately 60 mph, the transmission failed to respond. The failure occurred three times. The vehicle was towed to an independent transmission repair shop where the transmission was rebuilt on two separate occasions. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired for the most recent transmission failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the problem. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Tl- the contact owns a 2005 Ford free star. The contact stated he was driving 75 mph when the vehicle gradually slowed down and would not move. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic and they diagnosed that the tork inverter and transmission failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, but a dealer was not. The failure and current mileage was 66,000. Nw.

The contact owns a 2006 Ford Freestar. The contact stated that the transmission failed without warning and the vehicle would not accelerate or reverse. The vehicle was not inspected for the failure. The contact inspected the vehicle and they think the pump on the transmission has failed. The failure mileage was unknown, but the current mileage was 102,000.

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Tl-the contact owns a 2004 Ford Freestar. The contact stated while driving 65 mph the transmission failed. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic shop who replaced the transmission. The manufacturer was notified who stated there are no recalls or warranty and he should keep his receipts in case of a recall. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 76,000. Mw.

The contact owns a 2004 Ford Freestar. The contact stated that the while driving out of a parking lot she put the vehicle into drive and it would not move forward. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. Forty five days after the repairs were done the transmission failed again. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 76,000 and current mileage was 77,000.

Transmission failed at highway speeds (55mph). Total loss of motive power. After coasting to a stop I was unable to get the car to move in any gear (drive, reverse, 1, 2, etc. ).

The brunswick county department of social services owns a 2005 Ford Freestar van. On April 20, 2011 five agency staff traveling on interstate 95 north to a meeting traveling at a speed of 75mph experienced a sudden failure of power causing the vehicle to slow down eventually stopping. The driver immediately move to the shoulder at which the vehicle would not restart. The vehicle has been transported via tow truck to a local automotive repair shop for transmission failure.

The contact owns a 2005 Ford Freestar. While driving 25 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who performed a diagnostic and determined that the transmission failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer advised the contact that the failure was not recall related and they would not assist with the repair. The failure and current mileage was 26,000. Updated 06/01/lj.

2004 Freestar van going down road at 60 miles and car lost power transmission failed. Now we need a new transmission because Ford built a faulty design and won't recall them.

On 3/5/11, my husband, myself, and 2 of our children were travelling uphill on route 79 in upstate NY. Suddenly our 2004 Ford Freestar minivan acted as though it were in neutral. My husband pushed on the gas pedal, the engine revved, but the car just wouldn't go. We had to coast backwards down the hill and into someone's driveway. Fortunately, it was the driveway of a local mechanic who quickly diagnosed the problem as transmission failure. . Read more...

My 2004 Ford Freestar had a catastrophic transmission failure while I was on the freeway with my family in the car. My car has only 88k miles and gave absolutely no indication of anything mechanically wrong prior to the failure. I have since learned that this is an extremely common problem for Ford Freestar owners; I am appalled that the n. H. T. S. A. Has done absolutely nothing about this. Ford has made a lemon with an extremely dangerous safety issue; we were fortunate to have made it across five lanes of busy highway before our car came to a complete stop. This is unacceptable. Ford needs to make restitutions to its owners. It is unacceptable that you, the entity that is supposed to protect consumers, is doing nothing.

2004 Ford Freestar transmission failed.

In 2006 I purchased a 2005 Ford Freestar van used with 23,000 miles on it, and in 2007 the transmission stopped suddenly while I was driving. The 2007 transmission repair cost me approx. $3600. Today 02/05/11, I was driving at 65 mpfh on a 2 lane highway(both lanes going one way) when my van stopped accelerating without warning. I nearly was struck by an 18 wheeler in traffic as I attempted to safely get off the roa, I would have been killed. This is twice a transmission has failed in this vehicle! NHTSA please do something to force Ford motor CO. To be honest about the defective transmissions they put in this vehicle. Please , before someone is killed - perhaps people have already died because of this. Please help me.

The contact owns a 2005 Ford Freestar. The contact was driving 55 mph when the transmission failed; the engine was still running but the vehicle would not move. The contact had an oil change and the vehicle serviced prior to the failure. The vehicle had not been inspected or repaired. The VIN was unavailable. The current and failure mileages were 108,000.

Transmission failure on 2005 Ford Freestart with only 61,000 miles and all manufacturer suggested services done to stay in warrany. Died with no forward propulsion on highway. Very dangerous!!! no warning signs and was just serviced the week before. Please investigate, as I have found many other complaints on the internet. Thank god that my children were not in the car and that no accidents were caused, but it could have happened. Please find out why this is happening before someone is seriously hurt.

Transmission failure on 2005 Ford Freestar. No warning, failed unexpectedly while driving on the highway. Luckily no other vehicle was behind us or it might have caused an accident. Have to replace the transmission at a cost of $3500.

The contact owns a 2004 Ford Freestar. The contact was accelerating at 30 mph when the transmission failed without warning and the vehicle would no longer accelerate. The contact was able to push the vehicle off the roadway. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic and the mechanic stated that the failure was not from the timing chain but he was unable to determine the exact cause of failure because he was unable to take apart the entire transmission. The transmission was replaced. The failure and current mileage was 119,000.

Transmission failure in our 2006 Ford Freestar minivan.

Driving on busy freeway in the fast lane at 75mph with cruise control engaged. Suddenly a loud revving sound and dash gauge showed rpms at well above 5,000. Tapped the brake to turn off cruise control, and felt confused because pressing gas pedal resulted in no acceleration but rpms would go through the roof. I was traveling in the fast lane, so I put my right blinker on and thank god was able to safely maneuver over two lanes in heavy and fast-moving traffic and semi-trucks to the right lane. Was also blessed to be on a fairly steeply inclined portion of the freeway, so that I was able to continue coasting enough to take the next freeway exit and turn into a gas station instead of being stranded on freeway shoulder or in the road blocking traffic. Called the nearest Ford dealership, who sent a tow truck to pick up van. I told the service tech what happened and he said that they would examine the car and call me with their diagnosis. Later, they called and said that the transmission was shot, and that they would have no way of knowing what specific part of the transmission failed unless they did more extensive dismantling of the transmission, which would end up costing more money in labor. He said we should just buy a brand new transmission, which would be $3,100. I got online and did a bing search for 2005 Ford Freestar transmission to maybe find the repair cheaper, but instead I found all of these complaints from other Freestar owners. Now, I dont even want another defective transmission put into that van because I will never drive it again, especially with my two young sons in the car. I could have been killed had the car stopped in a hairier traffic situation, like on a railroad track or as I was turning in front of oncoming traffic. I want the blue book trade-in value for this vehicle so that I can buy another vehicle not a Ford. This is a travesty of justice that Ford has been able to get away with letting these defective cars stay out on the road.

I was driving my 2005 Ford Freestar on the garden state parkway in south jersey at 65 miles per hour in the right lane when I realized I could not give the car any gas. The highway has small hills and turns, and I had driven approximately 50 miles prior to this occurrence, driving my son and his friends to school. After pushing the gas pedal, the van did not respond and I began to coast. I pulled the car over to a safe area with my hazard lights flashing. Since the car did not respond after turning it off and starting it again, I placed a called to aaa. As I waited, cars and trucks traveling at full speed past me were a bit alarming. I was towed off the parkway and to a local transmission shop as recommended. After investigation, it was determined that the transmission failed and a new one is being put in the van. This will cost $2300 and leave me without a vehicle for work for almost a week. There was no warning to this occurring. No warning lights were lit up, and incidents such as this had not occurred prior to this.

The contact owns a 2004 Ford Freestar. While driving approximately 55 mph, the transmission failed without warning and the vehicle began to hesitate. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The current and failure mileages were approximately 76,000.

The contact owns a 2005 Ford Freestar. While the contact was driving approximately 65 mph, the transmission suddenly failed to operate and would not accelerate. There were no prior warnings. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle had not been inspected or repaired. The contact was in the process of notifying the dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 75,000.

2004 Freestar lost all power driving home from errands in rush hour traffic. Thank god traffic was only going 35mph. My vehicle coasted to the side of the road. I can only imagine what could have happened under different circumstances. The loss of power came from transmission failure according to Ford dealer ship. Vehicle only has 80,000 miles on it. Looks like this is a common problem for this vehicle and Ford knows it.