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2004 Ford Freestar Suspension Problems

Suspension complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2004 Ford Freestar has 23 NHTSA suspension complaints and 0 suspension-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

23

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

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

All Suspension Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jun 1, 2019SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS UNDERGOING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE BY A...
Mar 7, 2019SUSPENSION,POWER TRAINTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION DID NOT FUNCTION...
May 21, 2016SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMPROBLEM #1 THE PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW WILL NOT WORK . IT'S CONTROLL MODULE WAS REPLACED IT WORKED ONE...
Jan 30, 2016SUSPENSIONTHE FRONT SUBFRAME IS SEVERELY CORRODED. MECHANIC SAYS IT'S UNSAFE TO DRIVE. FORD RECALLED 425,000 1...
Jan 19, 2015SUSPENSION,WHEELS,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMAS I PROCEEDED TO MAKE A LEFT HAND TURN,@ A PERMITTIBLE SPEED 25 M.P.H. I COULD HEAR NOISE EMANATING...
Dec 1, 2014SUSPENSIONTL-THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WAS ...
May 16, 2014SUSPENSIONTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT ...
May 3, 2014SUSPENSIONTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A LOUD ABNORMAL NOISE C...
Aug 28, 2013SUSPENSION,STRUCTUREFIRST CRACK IN U SHAPED STEEL CHANNEL NOTICED WHEN I TOOK THIS VAN IN FOR OTHER RECALL REPAIRS AT YU...
Feb 1, 2013SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE,WHEELS,SEATSTHE PROBLEM IS THE SAME THAT IS DESCRIBED IN EA12003. THE ATTACHING BRACKET FOR THE REAR SEAT FELL O...
May 21, 2012SUSPENSION,STRUCTUREI HAD MY VEHICLE TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP ON A RECALL FOR THE THIRD ROW LATCH/CORROSION ISSUE. WHILE ...
Mar 30, 2012SUSPENSIONTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE TRAVELING 30 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE FRON...
Dec 11, 2010SUSPENSION,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY DETACHED ...
May 12, 2010SUSPENSION,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,POWER TRAINMANY ISSUES WITH THE VAN & THEY CONTINUE. PURCHASED FROM 1 PREVIOUS OWNER, JAN '09 AROUND 60K MAY ...
Apr 10, 2010SUSPENSIONI HAVE A HIGH PITCH NOISE COMING FROM THE LEFT SIDE OF MY VAN CHECK THE BRAKES THEY ARE FINE THE PRO...
Jul 16, 2009SUSPENSIONI OWN A 2004 FORD FREESTAR IN VIRGINIA. LAST WEEK I TOOK IT IN FOR THE ANNUAL STATE INSPECTION TO FI...
Jan 1, 2009SUSPENSION,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE SHOOK ...
Oct 19, 2008SUSPENSIONTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH HE HEARD A LOUD SOUND IN THE FRONT-EN...
Apr 1, 2007SUSPENSIONTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A HIGH PITCHED, W...
Mar 9, 2007SUSPENSIONTL*- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREE STAR WITH A CURRENT AND FAILURE ODOMETER READING OF 64000 MI...

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