Fuel System complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2004 Ford Freestar has 13 NHTSA fuel system complaints and 1 fuel system-related recall.
13
Complaints
1
Recalls
1
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
06E056000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
CERTAIN AFTERMARKET FUEL FILTERS SOLD UNDER THE PUROLATOR BRAND NAME, P/N F65277, SHIPPED FROM JANUARY 16 THROUGH JUNE 2, 2006, FOR USE ON THE ABOVE L...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2013 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | I CURRENTLY OWN A 2004 FORD FREESTAR MINIVAN. I HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING START PROBLEMS FOR A COUPLE ... |
| Aug 1, 2013 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ENGINE | INTERMITTENTLY, WHEN I AM IDLING IN DRIVE (LIKE AT A LIGHT) WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE, THE VAN WILL ... |
| Aug 1, 2012 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | STARTING ABOUT A YEAR AGO THIS VEHICLE SHOOTS GAS OUT WHILE TRYING TO FILL UP. GAS WILL SHOOT OUT AL... |
| Jun 8, 2012 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | JUST PURCHASED THIS USED 2004 FREESTAR. WITHIN DAYS THE ENGINE WOULD FAIL WHILE DRIVING. TRANSMISS... |
| Dec 5, 2011 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | PURCHASED USED VEHICLE FROM MARSHALL USED CARS IN SACRAMENTO, CA, WHERE RESIDE CURRENTLY. PURCHASED ... |
| Jun 12, 2011 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | WHEN FILLING THE GAS TANK IT WILL KICK THE GAS BACK OUT THE FILLER HOLE - SPRAYING GAS A GOOD 3 FT. ... |
| Apr 4, 2011 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | THIS IS THE SECOND ISSUE I HAVE HAD WITH WATER GETTING INTO THE PCM(COMPUTER). THE FIRST OCCURRENCE ... |
| Mar 22, 2011 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 2004 FORD FREESTAR, WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE, SMELLED SOMETHING BURNING. PULLED INTO DRIVEWAY AND OBSER... |
| Jun 1, 2009 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | I STARTED HAVING PROBLEMS FUELING MY 2004 FREESTAR AFTER I BEGAN DRIVING ON GRAVEL ROADS HERE IN CEN... |
| Jan 16, 2009 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | WHEN FILLING VAN WITH GASOLINE, GAS SHOT BACK OUT, HITTING PERSON IN FACE AND ARMS. *TR |
| Oct 18, 2007 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | '04 FORD FREESTAR QUICK CONNECT ON FUEL LINE WILL COME LOOSE, SPRAYING FUEL ON MUFFLER AND EXHAUST S... |
| Oct 11, 2007 | FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | BAD EGR VALVE. ORDERED PART 6 WEEKS AGO AND KEEP GETTING TOLD THE PART IS ON BACK ORDER, HAVE CALLE... |
| Aug 14, 2005 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | THIS IS THE 4TH TIME THAT THIS HAS HAPPEN. I AM DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND THE ENGINE SHUTS DOWN ON ... |