2004 Ford Freestar: transmission slipping

Filed Mar 1, 2022 · Transmission · FL

Transmission slip , leaks , loosing ofpower, shakes from 45 mph to 55 mph , mechanic shop says it is the Torque Converter that is malfunction.

Filed Feb 18, 2021 · Electrical, Steering · PA

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.

Filed Jun 17, 2019 · Body, Electrical · 212,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford freestar. While the vehicle was undergoing routine maintenance by an independent mechanic, the contact was informed that the control arm was protruding through the frame and created a hole. In addition, the check engine indicator illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and did not assist. The failure mileage was approximately 212,000. *bf consumer stated transmission just started to slip and makes a thud sometimes slips bad. Consumer has changed the transmission oil and filters.

Filed Jun 22, 2017 · Transmission · 134,000 miles · WA

My vehicle has had two automatic transmission rebuilds before 118000 miles. The last time it went completely out and stranded me on the street in the middle of a busy road. I had the vehicle towed and the transmission rebuilt. This transmission is now slipping at 134000 miles and is past the warranty time and needs to be repaired. This is a dangerous hazard as when the car is warm it won't move. This is evidently a common defect with this product and I want to know if I can sue ford for this obvious design defect which has affected many ford freestar owners.

Filed Jul 19, 2016 · Transmission · 160,000 miles · CT

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford freestar. While driving 50 MPH, the transmission slipped without warning. In addition, the gears would only shift after the vehicle reached 30 MPH or above. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 160,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Jan 15, 2016 · Electrical · 67,000 miles · TX

The power control module (PCM) gets wet . The car will then exhibit various failures including engine stop, transmission failure to engage, engine code indicators. This can happen when stationary (transmission won't engage ) or in motion( engine will shut off above certain speeds, may be 35-45miles per hour) or the transmission will begin slipping. Ford has issued a technical bulletin tsb 06-14-10 on this issue

Filed Jun 16, 2014 · Transmission · MO

2004 ford freestar. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle torque converter recall notice. *smd the consumer stated the transmission failed, as she was driving. The vehicle had to be towed to the dealer. After the work was completed, the transmission light continued to come on and go off. Also, the transmission was slipping when the converter was engaged. The consumer then received a recall notice in the mail, regarding a problem with the torque converter. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer for the recall work. However, in the winter of 2013, the transmission failed again. The vehicle was to a local repair shop, where they kept the vehicle for three weeks. The mechanic stated the original converter, was still in the vehicle.

Filed Aug 14, 2013 · Transmission · 105,495 miles · MO

Ford motor company appears not wanting to honor its own recall letter 11s25 torque converter replacement. On june 2009, I took my vehicle to a repair shop and they replaced the transmission, it was unfortunate as my extended warranty has expired. Fortunate for me at the end of last year I received that recall letter which at least would cover part of my cost. I took the letter ford motor company had sent me along with repair shop invoice totaling $2,228.00, replaced transmission warranty and receipt slips to a local ford service center on may 2013 and still by aug 2013; there had been no check issued as the service man told me or calls until I got with ford national 1-800 number. Only then and more than 60 days later I received a call from the local service center asking for more documentation. Now ford local service center told me that it was up to ford motor company to work with the issue and ford motor company told me it was my ford local service center. I am confuse thought they both work for each other I do not know what is going on here. But certainly want to get this resolve. Can you help? ///// my problem with the power train started on june 2009 while I was driving my son, for a scheduled outpatient operation. It happen on a two lane portion of the street at about 400 fts or so from a traffic light, my mini-van all of the sudden loss power train, the engine was still on and with the vehicle momentum I drove it to the side off the street. The engine was on, electrical ok, but no moving forward or reverse, it felt like it was in "neutral". We had it towed to a reputable auto repair shop on the same street were the vehicle left us.

Filed Jun 24, 2013 · Engine, Transmission · 130,000 miles · NC

The transmission is slipping in and out and very sluggish and no power, backfiring and smells very strong of gas fumes. Has been going on for a few weeks. I was driving on the highway and it slipped out of drive and lost power. I had to slow myself down at a pace to turn the van into a safe area off the highway I was traveling at the speed of 60..very scary ...the van would not move. I had the van towed by a friend at the cost of $65.00 (he saved me a lot of money ) which was not offered back to me from the dealership.... I didn't know abt the recall or the PCM problem until I was looking for info on ytube..I called my dealer where I had bought the van( and it is paid for) when I talked with an advisor he said for me to have it towed to the dealership and they would look at it. I refused to pay for the tow (they did do that at least) he called me and said that the torque converter was under a recall and they would replace that part...3 days later I went to pick the van up and it still wasn't driving right. Still loosing power and gas smell and it felt as if the transmission was slipping still. It was a saturday and the lady helping me knew nothing couldn't even find my paperwork and had to call the advisor. She said to call him back on monday so needless to say I tried to drive the van and it just wasn't drivable so I parked it.. Was afraid it might do more damage if I didn't. On monday I called and spoke to the advisor and he informed me that they only did the recall part as I had requested to be done. He also said the tech told him that the van needed a lot of work. I in return ask why they didn't check out all of the problems and his answer was we did the recall and that's all we can do unless I wanted to pay $100.00 for a diagnostic .so needless to say my van sits until I can pay or ford does something to make this right. The ball is n your park ford.

Filed May 6, 2013 · Transmission · 170,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford freestar. The contact stated that the transmission would sporadically slip and the vehicle would stall sporadically. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign id number: 12v006000 (power train) and took the vehicle to the dealer for the fulfillment of the recall service. The torque converter was replaced however, the repair did not correct the failure. The dealer stated that the transmission fluid was burned and the gears were affected by the failure. The vehicle was not repaired a second time to correct the initial failure. The current mileage was 170,000 and the failure mileage was unknown.

Filed May 31, 2012 · Transmission · 30,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford freestar. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH, she felt the transmission slip while attempting to accelerate. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that they did not have the necessary parts to perform service on the vehicle. In addition, the contact was advised that the recall had not yet begun and was advised that recall repairs would begin in the near future (the federal safety agency campaign id number: 12v006000 -power train:automatic transmission:torque converter). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 30,000.

Filed Feb 12, 2012 · Acceleration, Engine · 111,006 miles · WI

I purchased this vehicle in 2009. Had it in the shop 3 times in the first year for suspected transmission problems while under dealer warranty. Each time I was told there was no issue and the tranny was strong. Have had issues since the beginning. During a recent trip to the grocery store the transmission seemed to slip out of gear with top speeds reaching 23 MPH. Luckily I was able to make it home. Parked the van. Next morning when I went to start it, it wouldn't even turn over. I put a new battery in it and it ran. Continued transmission problems. I took it back to the ford dealer and was told I needed a new transmission to the tune of $3500. They didn't even inspect it. I was told there was a recall but mine needed more than the torque converter so I would be responsible. This is crazy. Ford needs to fix these vans. I still owe on this vehicle. How am I supposed to continue making payments as well as dump another $3500 into the transmission? What is going to go out next on it?