Ford Freestar years to avoid
No model year of the Ford Freestar stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best Ford Freestar years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Ford Freestar complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Ford Freestar problems
All model years combined.
- Transmission1,819
- Engine254
- Electrical248
- Body136
- Seats121
- Acceleration101
- Brakes98
- Steering52
- Fuel system48
- Suspension41
- Wheels30
- Driver assistance30
Most reported problems on the Ford Freestar
Transmission failure 459Loss of power 297Stalling 282Won't shift 111Check engine light 102Jerking 88Slipping 73Grinding brakes 60Hesitation 44Adaptive cruise 41Water leak 40Won't start 31Power steering loss 28ABS 26Misfire 22Fire or smoke 22Airbag light 18Door locks 17
Ford Freestar problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 91 | 64 | Transmission | 91,250 | 1 | 2 | |
| 2006 | 88 | 356 | Transmission | 95,000 | 2 | 3 | |
| 2005 | 74 | 886 | Transmission | 81,750 | 3 | 8 | |
| 2004 | 60 | 1,227 | Transmission | 86,000 | 4 | 16 |
Recalls 5
Questions about the Ford Freestar
What years of the Ford Freestar should you avoid?
No single model year of the Ford Freestar has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used Ford Freestar?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Ford Freestar?
Transmission, with 1,819 complaints across all years, followed by engine (254) and electrical (248).
How many recalls does the Ford Freestar have?
5 recalls between 2004 and 2007. The 2004 model year has the most, with 4.
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