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2004 Ford Freestar Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2004 Ford Freestar has 63 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2004 Ford Freestar

Powertrain
815
Structure
76
Engine
63
Electrical
55
Brakes
46
Seats
31
Steering
27
Other
23
Suspension
23
Fuel System
13
Wheels
12
Speed Control
11
Visibility
10
Latches & Locks
8
Tires
5
Airbags
5
Seat Belts
4

63

Complaints

0

Recalls

1

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Engine Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Dec 16, 2022ENGINEConducía mi vehículo y la trasmisión quedó en neutro en una entrada y no pude estacionarme Y no vol...
Sep 1, 2021ENGINEThe contact owns a 2004 Ford Freestar. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the vehicle began to...
Jul 12, 2019ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHOOK AND...
Sep 1, 2018ENGINEMY 2004 FREESTAR OVERHEATS AFTER 70 MPH. REPLACED THERMOSTAT AND FANS. DOES THIS WITH AC TURNED OFF....
Aug 1, 2018ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,SEATSTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BACK SEAT NEAR THE REAR WHEEL...
Jan 6, 2017ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING....
Jul 12, 2016ENGINEWHENEVER IT RAINS OR IS HUMID THE VAN SPUTTERS, DIES, STRUGGLES TO SPEED UP AND SHIFT. MY FAMILY WA...
Jan 12, 2016ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH AND SUDDENLY ON AN ELE...
Jul 15, 2014ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 70 MPH, THE ENGI...
Jul 12, 2014ENGINEI JUST PURCHASED A 2004 FORD FREESTAR FROM A PRIVATE SELLER AND I WAS GETTING THE VEHICLE READY FOR ...
Dec 19, 2013ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 40 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ...
Nov 5, 2013ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE VEHICLE...
May 20, 2013ENGINEWHILE DRIVING THE MOTOR STALLS, TWICE IS CUT OFF, THE OTHER 2 TIMES IS SPUTTERED AND JERKED BUT FINA...
Mar 27, 2013ENGINEI WAS SITTING AT MY SON'S BUS STOP THIS MORNING WAITING ON THE BUS. I HAD THE VAN RUNNING CAUSE IT W...
Feb 12, 2013ENGINEI HAVE HAD THIS VAN 1 MONTH AND PAID $8000,ITS MY FIRST CAR PAYMENT,86,000 MILES AND I AM LOSING POW...
Feb 6, 2013ENGINEBASICALLY, WHEN IT'S WET OUTSIDE THE CAR DIES AFTER STARTING. THERE WILL BE A LOUD SCREECHING SOUND ...
Dec 10, 2012ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LAMP ILL...
Oct 10, 2012ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGTHE CAR WAS DRIVING FINE ALL OF A SUDDEN THE FREESTAR LOST POWER, I WAS DOING T MOST 40 MPH BECAUSE ...
Oct 10, 2012ENGINETHE CAR WAS DRIVING FINE ALL OF A SUDDEN THE FREESTAR LOST POWER, I WAS DOING T MOST 40 MPH BECAUSE ...
Mar 31, 2012ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAINTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MP...

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