I own 2004 ford freestar van I have had two incidents that almost was dangerous. The van on the highway was going 70 MPH. When the transmission failed to keep the car moving I had a dangerous time trying to pull off the road because of no movement that was 1st time 2nd time I had the children and almost was smashed in the rear-end by a semi-truck he slammed his brakes trying to avoid us it would have been fatal and then ford would do something about the transmission we were pulling out and the trans. Went no other gear would work.
2004 Ford Freestar transmission complaints
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I was on my way home from dropping my son off at college about 400 miles round trip when about 1:30 a.m. On the highway without warning the car just lost all forward speed. Coasting across 3 lanes of traffic to the shoulder I came to find out that the car had no forward or reverse. There was no noticeable warning or indication that there was anything wrong. I had to have the car towed in for repair by an emergency tow company called by the state police to the tune of $160.00. I had it towed to ford thinking that they have trained service people who would repair the problem insteadof just replacing it with a rebuilt trans. The next day I was called by the dealer who quoted me 2,800. To repair the transmission and torque converter shaft spline, but I would be better off with a rebuilt transmission due to the 3 year/ 36,000 mile warranty. I had the trans installed paid the bill and looked into contacting ford to complain about this problem that I thought wasn't normal for a car in good shape and miles, when I came onto a forum of other unhappy ford freestar owners with the same problem.. I had to fix the car because it wasn't worth anything broken, but getting rid of it now it isn't worth the 2 payments I have left to pay plus the repairs just done could this be due to a trans problem that everyone else knew about except me? *tr thank you [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
While I was driving to pick my children up from school my vehicle began shaking violently. It had happened one other time while my wife was driving. I was able to slowly drive my ford freestar home and once we got home the vehicle would no longer shift gears. I took the vehicle into a shop and they replaced the torque converter the output shaft going to the pump and the pump. I left the old parts with the shop.
I was driving down a very busy dangerous st rt 125 at rush hour, when all of a sudden nothing no shifting, no reverse , nothing!!!!!! I literally almost died trying to get into a parking lot off the road!!! I have owned my 2004 ford freestar aprox 5 months! I am angry and cant believe the safety issue involved with these transmission problems! If I had only found this website prior to buying this vehicle. There is a major safety issue here and someone needs to address the issue before someone ends up dead! As a mother of 4 I have children in my vehicle at all times and I depend on it to drive and keep me safe! This is going to cost me about $2000!! I just paid $5000 for it! Somebody do something, recall would be nice, my vehicle has been taken care of and still here I sit with a broken transmission and a huge knot in my stomach as to getting the money for a repair!! Thanks alot ford! Never again will I buy a ford unless this is resolved!
I own a 2004 ford freestyle mini van. While driving and without any prior warning the van came to a sudden stop in traffic and would not shift into gear. I was very lucky that an accident was barely avoided. I had it towed to a mechanic and was told that the transmission had failed and that it was unusual to have a transmission fail in a vehicle with under 100,000 miles. He also informed me that he had seen this happen in many other 2004 freestyle vans. The mechanic noted that the transmission failed due to the fuel pump working incorrectly and as well as the failure of the torque converter thus contaminating the entire transmission. The entire transmission had to be replaced. After reading about the numerous transmission failures and the road hazards they have caused I am extremely upset that ford has failed to take responsibility for the problems with there product.
2004 ford freestar transmission just quit working. No problems prior to today. No warnings or signs of trouble just stopped working.
Transmission just gave out no warning. Was driving over a bridge and car acted like it went into neutral ,transmission just quit.
In early december, I purchased a very well-maintained 2004 ford freestar van. This van was owned by close, lifelong friends and I can attest to the fact that the van, with 45,000 miles on its odometer, was in perfectly maintained physical and mechanical condition when purchased. On december 13, 2009, I was driving south on interstate 94 near kenosha, wisconsin when the vehicle's transmission suddenly, and without warning, failed. Traveling in the left-hand lane at freeway speed, I had to maneuver the vehicle without any forward propulsion through three lanes of heavy sunday traffic. Fortunately, I was able to coast without any forward propulsion onto the right shoulder of the freeway while avoiding a massive pile-up involving the dozens of automobiles and tractor-trailers surrounding me at the time of the transmission failure.
Wife traveling with family in van noticed some loss of drive power. Was only a few miles from ford dealership. She was told the torque converter was slipping and needed replacing along with a solenoid. Upon further investigation dealer noticed fluid started changing color and found some metal in fluid. Advised us to replace entire transmission at a cost of $2500. The vehicle's transmission has been serviced every 30,000 mile per the manufacturers maintenance schedule and there are receipts for proof. This is totally unacceptable.
Was driving my 2004 ford mini van freestar when transmission just up and quit working.
Vehicle purchased used with 62,000 miles in may 2006. Frequent & random dash warning lights coming on & off for no reason--including transaxle, brake, emissions system light, etc. Radio will turn on & off without the keys in the vehicle. Mechanic says that there was some moisture in PCM & that PCM does not look original. Vehicle has lost power without warning while driving several times & then 'recovered' with no warning lights on. Transmission 'went' in driveway without warning. Needed approx. $1500.00 in repairs to transmission. Mechanic says failing part includes pump shaft & veins. Also reconditioned pump slide & seals.
No prior transmission trouble; no warning of problem on the date of incident. Driving at highway speed on the approach to a narrow four-lane highway bridge. The vehicle's engine RPM suddenly raced while the forward momentum lagged; the engine continued to run fine, but the transmission no longer provided any forward power. The vehicle slowed rapidly due to the upward grade of the bridge, and there was no shoulder to pull off onto, with traffic bearing down at 60+ MPH. This dangerous situation then caused a four-car accident. Defect vehicle was not badly damaged (only minor rear bumper crush) but after accident it still would not move in gear, even though engine ran fine. Has not been repaired as of this date.
I have a 2004 freestar with over 100,000 miles. Last night while driving home in a pretty heavy snow storm my transmission failed (I will know for sure after ford calls me). The odd thing is it went out completely no gears worked at all. I have had transmissions fail in the past but I always had a gear or two I could use, not this time the car just stopped. I was lucky along with my children that there was no traffic so we did not get hit.
Complete sudden transmission failure without warning - no engine lights on 2004 ford freestar.
While driving on the highway, my 2004 ford freestar lost all drive power and I had to drift over to the breakdown lane. Upon inspection my mechanic discovered that the torque converter needed to be replaced. I had the torque converter replaced with factory original parts for $800.00. That was in 2008.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford freestar. While driving 50 MPH the contact heard a popping sound under the vehicle. The vehicle began to slow down , however the rpms were increasing. The contact attempted to drive onto the emergency lane; however, the vehicle came to a complete stop in the middle of the road. The contact checked the transmission fluid and observed that it was full. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. A local mechanic stated that the transmission may be faulty. The failure mileage was 70,800.
I am the owner of a 2004 ford freestar. On nov. 13 2009 while leaving my place of employment, I pulled out of my parking spot and put the vehicle in drive,the vehicle lurched forward and the transmission quit working. I was able to coast to a stop and with some assistance was able to push it into a parking space.after speaking with the dealership they advised me that the freestars of that year had defective transmission pump and they had many coming in for repair.they also told me that ford would only replace on vehicles still under warranty at no cost. Therefore the vehicle still has not been repaired due to the high price for the repair which involves rebuilding the transmission. Around $2500.00. So I have a disabled vehicle sitting in my driveway that I still make monthly payment on. As of this time I have been in touch with ford regarding this matter several time and will continue my efforts until a resolution is reached.
I have a 2004 ford freestar, I am the original owner. The van has 70,000 miles. Was driving down the road and the engine revved up and the van coasted to a stop. Was told I need a new transmission. This occurred on december 11, 2009. Through research have found this may be a defect. I contacted ford and they are not willing to help. Had no slippage or any other warning. Was told will cost me 3000 dollars which I do not have.
Backing out of the driveway, when I put the vehicle in drive nothing happened. The transmission would not engage. I had to wake up my neighbor and he helped me push the vehicle into the driveway. The vehicle ran fine the night before.
Without warning, sudden loss of motion in car - like it was shifted into neutral. Lost all control of forward/backwards motion. Ford body shop indicated that the torque converter was broken.
My 04 freestar left me on the side of a rural road, next to a swamp with 6 " of fresh snow and an unplowed road shoulder. I had my 2 and 4 year old kids with me at the time and it was 7 am. This was a dangerous situation, especially considering that I had no warning that there was anything even remotely wrong with the van. Mechanic said that it's the torque converter. Only 90,000 km.
I was traveling 50mph on a highway, and without warning,lost total acceleration, luckily there was nobody close behind me. I was able to pull off a side road, placed the car in park and then engaged it to the drive gear, but I was not going anywhere, I was able to put it into the reverser gear,but no movement.,I only have 63,000 miles on my vehicle. My mechanic tells me it is my transmission, and will cost approximately 2400.00 I don;t have that kind of money to fix my vehicle. If I had been in heavy traffic, these might have resulted in an accident and someone could have been seriously hurt.
Transmission in my 2004 ford freestar went out with no warning. Van was driving under normal circumstances and never mistreated. All scheduled services was done on time.
Going about 55 MPH on highway, van revved up and then slowed down while going up a hill, similar to taking it out of gear and coasting. No lights came on the dash or warning signals of any kind. No noise, oil or smoke of any kind, just complete loss of power but the engine continued to run. Van had never been serviced anywhere but dealership where it was purchased so they had full service history. No warning of van failure, it had been running without any problems up to he time it suffered the loss of power. Had already been driven approximately 70 miles prior to failure on that day. Was stuck on side of road and had to have van towed to dealer as it would not move at all. Found it was the torque converter and was replaced at a cost to us of $1,250. Had approximately 79,000 miles and no prior history of transmission problems.
Tl* the contact has a 2004 ford freestar van. When driving the vehicle will lose power without warning. He speculated that the torque converter was the cause of the failure. The failure has become progressively worse. The failure and current mileages were unavailable.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford freestar. While attempting to drive the transmission would not shift into any of the gears. The vehicle was towed to a transmission specialists. The technician replaced the torque converter. The current and failure mileages were 61,800. Updated 01/15/10. *lj updated 01/19/10
I have a 2004 ford freestar which has had regular maintenance with no problems. I currently have 68,000 miles on it and yesterday (dec. 9, 2009) my transmission failed. The repair shop said it is completely shot with no hopes of repair.
Pulled out into a busy intersection. Turned the corner and the RPM revved up but the 2004 ford freestar would not move. It goes into park but will not move in any other gear. It gave no warning and has not been abused and maintenance is up to date. Had to get out and push the van onto a side road so we would not get hit.
After accelerating around a corner noticed no power to the accelerator. We drifted to the side on the road, still in a travel lane as there was no shoulder. There was no warning or indication we were going to have a problem. Just pressed on the gas and nothing. Had to call the police to protect the car and our safety since we were still in a travel lane. Several cars nearly ran into us. After having the van towed to the dealership we were advised it was the transmission and would need to have it replaced. This van only has 50,000 miles on it.
12/03/09 transmission went out on 101 freeway 5:30 pm rush hour traffic in l.a. City was towed to aamco repair shop repair coast $1,700 to $2,000 less then 85k miles on ford van 2004 freestar.
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