The contact owns a 2004 Ford Freestar. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds the vehicle would not properly accelerate and would hesitate to accelerate and the check engine warning light would remain illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who diagnosed that the transmission torque converter was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer were contacted and informed that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 12V006000(Power Train). The contact indicated that the vehicle had experienced that same failure listed in the recall. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 250,000.
2004 Ford Freestar: hesitation when accelerating
20 of the 1,227 complaints about the 2004 Ford Freestar describe hesitation when accelerating.
- owner complaints
- 20
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- typical mileage
- 92,032
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 6 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Hesitation when accelerating by model year
What owners say
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford freestar. The contact stated that the transmission did not function properly. The lever was heavy and became stuck before switching into gear. Sometimes, the vehicle hesitated and made an abnormal whining sound. Also, the axles made a crunching and grinding sound whenever the vehicle made a turn. The transaxle warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but the mechanic did not have the equipment to repair the transmission. The contact was informed that the cbs axles needed to be repaired. The manufacturer and dealer were not made aware of the failures. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 270,000. ..*bf consumer took the vehicle to the transmission shop and was told the sudden power could be torque converter but needs to checked. Common failed transmission error.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford freestar. While the vehicle was in first gear, it hesitated without warning when accelerating. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 150,449.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford freestar. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer to have it repaired according to the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v081000 (seat belts); however, it was repaired according to the federal safety agency campaign number: 12v006000 (power train). After the recall was performed, the transmission fluid leaked and the gear shift hesitated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission failed and needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 219,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford freestar. While driving approximately 40 MPH, the transmission began to hesitate and slip gears without warning. In addition, the transmission failed to function in reverse. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 92,000. The VIN was unavailable.
I was driving down the road with my kids in this can, and it suddenly stalled.it happened repeatedly every time it snowed or rained. It will also not want to accelerate and jerks or hesitates as you are driving. This can is dangerous!! Ford needs to accept responsibility and get this problem fixed!
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford freestar. The contact stated that he received notification of the federal safety agency campaign id number 12v006000 (power train) and took the vehicle to the dealer for the completion of recall repairs. The dealer performed a diagnostic test and advised that the recalled component had been repaired. One month later, the vehicle became hesitate between shifting gears. The manufacturer was contacted and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was unknown. The current mileage was approximately 194,000. The VIN was unavailable.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford freestar. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 MPH, there was severe hesitation and then immediately the transmission completely loss power. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer for diagnosis. The technician replaced the torque converter under the federal safety agency campaign id number 12v006000 (power train:automatic transmission:torque converter). Two weeks after the repair was performed, the transmission would not function in the reverse gear. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer but the vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 95,000. The VIN was not available. Updated 8/6/12 *cn updated 08/16/2012
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford freestar. The contact stated that he received notification of the federal safety agency campaign id number: 12v006000 (power train:automatic transmission:torque converter) and an authorized dealer was contacted. The contact was informed that the necessary parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was also contacted and was unable to provide a time frame as to when the parts would become available. The contact stated that the vehicle had begun to experience a failure in which the transmission would occasionally hesitate to change gears. The failure mileage was 85,000.
Transmission failure. Torque converter failure. Transmission failed 07/10 at approx 110,000 miles while driving at speed of approx. 45-50 MPH. Had previously had intermittent hesitation, attempted trouble shooting what was thought to be engine performance issues (replaced spark plugs, fuel injectors, various connections). Vehicle currently at repair facility.
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 ford freestar. While driving 45 MPH the vehicle began to hesitate as if were running out of gasoline. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or a local mechanic for the failure. The vehicle was no longer under warranty. The failure began on january 25, 2011. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure and current mileages were 126,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 ford freestar. She attempted to accelerate from a stop sign but the vehicle hesitated momentarily before accelerating. The vehicle picked up speed to approximately 45 MPH when and began to lunge forward. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the transmission was replaced. The failure recurred and the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the computer system was repaired. The failure continued to occur after the vehicle was repaired. The failure and current mileages were 129,000. The VIN was unavailable. Updated 01/11/11
Service bulletins that may apply
- Erratic fluid level reading on transaxle DIPSTICK-LEAKS-4F50N, AX4N, AX4S transaxle
- A broken outer c/v joint on vehicles built before 5/1/2005
- General (PCM) power train control module programming procedures
- General power train control module (PCM) programming procedures
- 4F50N transaxle no 1-2 upshift and diagnositc trouble code P0732
- Groan/buzz/vibration when the gear selector is in park with the vehicle parked on an incline
Related recalls
Power train: automatic transmission: torque converter
- What is wrong
- Ford is recalling certain model year 2004 and 2005 ford freestar and mercury monterey vehicles. The torque converter output shaft may fail.
- Risk
- This condition results in a sudden loss of motive power with no warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the torque converter free of charge. The safety recall began on august 9, 2012. Owners may contact the ford motor company customer relationship center at 1‑866‑436‑7332.
Recall number 12V006000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2004 Ford Freestar hesitation
Is hesitation when accelerating a common problem on the 2004 Ford Freestar?
20 of 1,227 owner complaints about the 2004 Ford Freestar (2%) mention hesitation when accelerating. The model year with the most reports is 2004.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2004 Ford Freestar?
There is 1 recall and 6 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2004 Ford Freestar
Transmission failure 250Loss of power 127Stalling 122Won't shift 48Check engine light 44Grinding brakes 41Slipping 39Jerking 36Adaptive cruise 22Water leak 18Won't start 18ABS 16Door locks 12Misfire 12Power steering loss 12Airbag light 10Fire or smoke 10Ball joint 9Wipers 9Overheating 8Sudden acceleration 8Whining noise 8Engine failure 7Fuel pump 7Shudder 7Tire blowout 6Battery drain 5Knocking 5Power windows 5Warning lights 5
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