Pcm has issues do to moisture which affects electrical slipping gears ABS sensor problem power steering issues and TCM and this vehicle has all safety problems according to recalls none of it was fixed because ford says your VIN number is not on list.
2004 Ford Freestar transmission complaints
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The vehicle was in motion on a highway at a speed of 55 MPH when it had instant transmission failure. Pulled over to the side of the road. Vehicle wouldn/t move in any direction or gear. Transmission was in proper fluid level range.
Driving down rd n it felt as if someone was pushing break while I was smashing gas pedal . Lost all fire to car wouldn't go no where. I was on a country rd going uphill. It spots n sputter n jerks real hard going up hill like my transmission going bad but motor sounds good so I have no clue..
I was driving down the highway at approximately 45 miles per hour when all of a sudden my rpms shot up but I had no acceleration it did this without warning I managed to get over to the side of the road, and I was going to check transmission fluid but when I pulled the dipstick out fluid shot out the dipstick hole. I was able to walk to a store & buy transmission fluid that I added. I waited a bit then tried drive, reverse, low gear, but nothing. Had to call a tow truck
Torque convertor defective in similar ford freestar models eddy's ford dealership sold recall vehicle as is against state & federal laws and lied to disabled veterans about replacing the defective torque converter after discovery of recall caused piston hole engine block and transmission damage cutting out near dangerous bridge intersection.
My fiance was driving to work when she heard a clicking noise then a loud bang come from the transmission, she lost all power, if she hadn't responded to the situation and turn immediately into a church driveway she would have been rear ended! The van was in motion driving southbound on 257th st in the city of gresham. I was just now researching the van and saw ford recalled 200,000 of this year's van dew to a faulty torque converter and other issues with the transmission
I have spent so much money in this van that I would like to report these issues to you first it was the fuel filter and now it's the transmission I keep the maintenance up and things still go wrong
2004 ford freestar now.miles 59000 problems started around 45.000 miles started in 2007 with battery dead if car stat a month startted in 2008 right and left low and high beam. Head lamp connector keep melting/ burning up the ground wire transmission making clicking noise in forward and reverse transmission fluid is dark brown door lock dont always unlock or lock on side door left and right side wing windows in back open. But dont close on left and right problems all happen. If ststionary or in motion city street or highway I have. Take picks later .not by the car at the moment .
We were driving on a 4 lane road and my 2004 ford freestar lost all power to the transmission. It would not go in any gear. Drn31 nothing just revs up! We also had this problem a year ago and I flushed the trans and it seemed to work until now. All fluids were fine on the vehicle and linkage is attached. It shows no recalls on this van and I disagree as I can see one. Thank goodness my kids were not hurt as this could have been worse
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford freestar. The contact stated that the vehicle did not move forward or backwards while in a parking lot. Also, the power train indicator illuminated intermittently and then remained illuminated. The contact called hart ford lincoln at 989‑275‑8922 (located at 117 lake st, roscommon, mi 48653) and was informed to call the federal safety agency or the manufacturer to re-open an unknown recall. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 190,000.
1 minutes after you start driving it lose power
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford freestar. The contact stated that the recall remedy for the federal safety agency campaign number: 12v006000 (power train) did not repair the vehicle and was not provided within a reasonable time frame. The contact waited for months to receive the part from the manufacturer while the vehicle experienced a sudden loss of power without warning. The part was received three months later. Academy ford sales (13401 baltimore ave, laurel, md 20707, (800) 658-7794) performed the recall repair, but the failure recurred months later. The dealer diagnosed that the transmission assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and was unable to be driven. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was not available.
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.
[xxx] 2004 ford freestar has a torque converter recall which may cause the vehile to stall at suddenly without warning. As I was driving freeway speeds the van suddenly lost power as I was in the #3 lane on the bay bridge. With that being said, I tried to get to the safest location possible. Then had it towed to michael stead ford and the diagnosis states that the torque converter doesn't resolve the issue. With the sudden loss of power and failure of the torque converter it lead to additional parts to be damaged and ford motor company wont cover the damage information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford freestar. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle lost acceleration and did not move. Also, the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that water entered the transmission. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact also mentioned that the vehicle was repaired 45 days earlier by the same independent mechanic for coolant leaking into the transmission. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 157,000.
Was driving and my tach meter was going all over 3 4 lost all power while driving down the rd. Also trac control is always off goes on and off
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford freestar. While attempting to accelerate from a traffic light, the vehicle failed to move forward. When the vehicle was turned off and restarted, the contact was able to drive off of the roadway and into a parking lot. The contact stated that the vehicle would not operate in the forward gear; however, the reverse gear worked as intended. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 12v066000 (power train). The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The failure mileage was unknown.
Driving I-95 at 70 MPH . Van s tach raced to 3k engine seem to loose power. Had van checked out said it was torque converter. This is a known reoccurring problem told to me by the car tech. How can a problem so big and dangerous be fixed such as faulty converters.what can one do.
Torque converter output shaft failure the torque converter output shaft may fail, resulting in a sudden loss of motive power with no warning. Vehicle was in motion and just stopped working on city street.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford freestar. After switching from reverse into drive, the vehicle would not accelerate properly. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. Classic ford of smithfield (1698 e. Booker dairy rd, smithfield, nc) and the manufacturer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 53,535. The VIN was invalid.
Torque converter output shaft ,,,, no way for motor to engage the transmission ,, van engine runs but no power to transmission to move the drive train of van ... Driving on the highway ,, take exit stop for red light , light turns green press gas pedal engine revs up but no power to transmission to move forward ... Setting in middle of traffic stranded ,,, cars trucks zooming by ,,, terrible predicament...
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 stated that the vehicle experienced a loss of power without warning. Interstate ford (125 alexandersville rd, miamisburg, oh) stated that there were no recalls attributed to the VIN. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle had been previously repaired per the federal safety agency campaign number: 12v006000 (power train). No further assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 160,000.
While driving the vehicle on the highway at 65 MPH the vehicle lost power and died scaring my wife and I tremendously. When I contacted the dealership they said bring in the vehicle so they could look it over. 3 days later they called to say come in for the vehicle and told me they could find nothing wrong.I took it to a private mechanic and he changed the computer mod thinking that was the problem. We assumed it was fixed because no trouble for about 2 months. Then while driving on the highway again it sputtered and died. This has happened 10-15 times since and if I wasn't a professional driver a couple of times we could have been in a horrible accident. I again went to a family mechanic and he informed me about the torque converter being on a recall for this make and model,then looking it up by my VIN it shows its not involved but how can it not be if the described problem is exactly what happens? Tell me where I should go to get this replaced. God help ford motor company should anything horrific should happen to my family
L was driving on the highway all of a sudden my car slowed down it would not go forward so l coaxed it into a parking lot, l waited about 10 minutes and put it in reverse and it would not go in reverse either so l got out and checked everything under the hood everything l could check so l called a tow truck service and had it towed to my home, l called a mechanic he looked at it and said it was the torque converter he also said that ford had a recall on 2004 ford freestar vehicle for there torque converters so please tell me what to do thank you.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford freestar. While driving various speeds, the vehicle failed to accelerate and then stalled without warning. The vehicle was pushed over to the side of the road by a couple of the contact's friends. The contact restarted the vehicle, but it failed to drive. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the transmission failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 170,000.
I was pulling out of my driveway, and my 2004 ford freestar limited keeps acting like it's not catching the gears correctly to shift. When my brother drove it later the same day he said it sounds like the torque converter was messing up in the transmission. He is an auto mechanic. It has about 90,000 miles. I just bought this van earlier last yr around april 2017, is there still a recall on this? Thanks [xxx] at [xxx] or [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford freestar. While driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle lost power without warning. The vehicle was able to coast to the side of the road. The contact stated that the vehicle needed to be restarted; however, the vehicle failed to drive. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was later taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the transmission failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 12v006000 (power train). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in any recalls. The approximate failure mileage was 99,862.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford freestar. While driving, there was a loud noise coming from the transmission without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the torque converter failed. The dealer (witt family ford, w1367 wi-160, pulaski, wi 54162) stated that the vehicle was not included in a recall and the contact would have to pay for the remedy. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign number: 12v006000 (power train), but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 130,000.
My van has a problem with water, that is when it rains the vehicle starts having problems with several components. (ie engine misfire, transmission fails to shift properly, door looks refuse to operate properly, among other weird things) this happens every time it rains. The problem as I have being able to trace it, is that the water that comes off the front windshield and into the plastic that covers the cowl area ( where the wipers are) drips on to the main electric wire harness connection that comes from the inside of the car and connects to the engine bay wire harness. As the wire harness connector gets wet, the vehicle starts acting up. I took the van to my mechanic but he was unable to find a problem, it was dry. I took the vehicle to a ford dealer and, to my surprise, they knew about the problem but told me I had to pay the repair because its covered on a technical service bulletin (tsb 06-14-10) but its not a recall. How can this not be a recall when the van is going along well and as soon as it starts raining, I start having drive ability issues, transmissions starts acting up, engine starts acting up, some times stalls, in general I have a vehicle that appears to be "allergic to water." this issue happens any time it stars raining heavily whether on the highway or city street or my driveway for that matter, if its raining I have to take my wife's car because if not I know will have to be dealing with an uncooperative vehicle. Ps. I put a date on the "when did this happen" field but this is an ongoing issue.
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