2005 Ford Freestar: grinding or squealing brakes

Filed Feb 20, 2021 · Engine, Transmission · 389,000 miles · GA

After having the torque converter replaced as the recall says I noticed that the transmission was doing good but right outside the warrenty mileage I noticed that it started acting kinda like before after several months guess what as I was climbing up a hill on my driveway the transmission stopped pulling starting to roll backwards and making a grinding noise as for it to recall the torque converter then why has it once again almost like me with loss of all gears yet no new recall had been added why did it do this again?

Filed Jan 10, 2016 · 100,045 miles · OK

I am not sure where the problem lies but we suspect it may be electrical. We have had the fuel pump, fuel filter replaced, and the PCM cleaned and dried out but the van is still making a squealing noise and dies without notice, most often in the middle of a turn or at a stop light or sign. The squealing starts when you turn the van on, then will stop and start again randomly. Usually soon after it will just die. So far it has always restarted but it seems to be getting worse. We are afraid to drive it very far for fear it will die in traffic or in the middle of an intersection with oncoming traffic.

Filed Jan 16, 2015 · Engine, Steering · 200,000 miles · VA

I was mid turn when the gas pedal stopped working with a loud grinding sound. It would not shift back into gear and the loud grinding sound still persists.

Filed May 12, 2014 · Transmission · 100,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestar. The contact had experienced difficulty with the gears shifting intermittently and had heard a grinding noise multiple times. The contact stated while traveling 60 MPH, the vehicle had jerked violently and the transmission was slipping more than once. The vehicle was taken to a repair shop who diagnosed and replaced the torque converver. The vehilce was repaired and the failure recurred. The contact was included in 12v006000 (power train) but had been told more than once by the local dealer that the part was not available for the recall repair. The contact had experienced the failure multiple times while waiting for the part for the repair. Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestar. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, the vehicle jerked violently. The failure was recurring. Additionally, the gear shifter would often become resistant when the contact was attempting to shift gears and the vehicle would exhibit an abnormal grinding noise. The vehicle was taken to a repair shop where the torque converter was replaced however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 12v006000 (power train) but was constantly told that the part was not available for the recall repair. The VIN was not available. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

Filed Dec 28, 2010 · Transmission · 103,000 miles · FL

I was driving at 65 MPH when the transmission failed on my 2005 ford freestar. Resulted in a loss of control of the vehicle. There were no previous warning sighs such as grinding of the gears, slipping of the fears or loss of transmission fluid. Car acted as if it was in neutral through all gears. Subsequent investigation with a mechanic revealed a failure of the torque converter.

Filed Jul 19, 2010 · Transmission · 103,000 miles · TX

2005 ford freestar minivan had been traveling at highway speeds for 1 hr and 15 minutes. Suddenly lost power on a major interstate. The engine would rev but would not engage the transmission in any gear. This happened only once, no warning, no engine light, strange sounds, no slippage or grinding. Car has 103,000 miles approx. Taken to local mechanic who states complete rebuild is necessary. *tr updated 2/23/11 *cn updated 11/17/2011

Filed Jun 17, 2010 · Brakes, Suspension · 00

I have a 2005 freestar sport van. When it is relatively hot outside and I've driven for about an hour or so, there is this loud squealing noise coming from the front of my van. It is very annoying and gets louder with time traveled. I've taken this van back to the dealer from where it was purchased. They've replaced the brake pads saying that this could be the problem. It didn't change, the squealing kept coming. The mechanic said that he had done some form of research through the internet and thinks it could be the wheel bearing. What a scare this is!!!!! Has anyone had this same problem?? The garage will not do anything about it until I can bring it in while it is still squealing so they can take it for a roadtest. It's been a year since I've bought this van from a reputable garage in cambridge, ontario. I'm scared to go anywhere with it especially with my grandchildren in the van when we go on holidays. Is there a great concern here????----------please email me back with some info to [xxx]. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Jan 4, 2010 · Transmission · 80,000 miles · KS

1. Driving down the street, suddenly the vehicle was no long being powered, but the engine was running. Transmission has been regularly serviced and has had no prior indications of transmission trouble (I.e. Slipping, skipping, grinding or using transmission fluid) 2. According to the transmission mechanic, the splines on the torque converter sheered off, causing the transmission to be stop working. This has occurred 1 time. Metal shavings from the torque converter in the transmission. Luckily we were only doing 30 MPH when the failure occurred and were close to home. 3. The transmission is being rebuilt w/ a new torque converter. According to the transmission shop, the 2004-2007 ford freestars have an inherent defect in the torque converter. In order to address the issue, a re-manufactured torque converter with reinforced splines must be installed as the ford replacement part suffers from the same design flaw. Approximately $2,200.00 to resolve this manufacturers defect and at this time, ford's fix installs the same faulty torque converter which caused the transmission failure to begin with.

Filed Nov 5, 2009 · Transmission · 160,000 miles · TN

On the evening of october 15, I was on my way to meet with several of my children's teachers for parent/teacher conference night. I had just left home and made it a few blocks when I heard this loud grinding type noise. At that moment, I was at a stop sign getting ready to make a right turn. This was unusual considering I had been driving my van all day. I hadn't heard any noises prior to that. I put my vehicle in park and I heard some more grinding type noises. Every time I changed gears, I would hear grinding. I put my van back in drive and tried to accelerate but my van would not move. I put it in reverse in an attempt to drive it backwards to get it to the curb and it would not move in reverse. I put my van in park and took my foot off the brake and my van started to roll backwards. I had to quickly reach for the emergency brake to keep it from moving. My van was on a slight hill and with the help of my uncle and husband, we were able to coast it home. When we finally made it to our driveway, it still rolled backward on a flat surface. About 2 months I took my van to a coleman taylor transmission auto repair shop for a diagnostic and they told me that my transmission was fine.

Filed Apr 2, 2008 · Seats · 73,000 miles · WI

Tl*- the contact owns a 2005 ford freestar. While pulling out of the driveway he heard a squeaking noise coming from the drivers seat. When he looked under the seat he found a loose metal bracket. The warranty company was contacted; however, the warranty doesn't cover manufacturer defects. The dealer advised the contact that presently there were no recalls for the seat failure. The vehicle will be taken to the dealer for diagnose. The current mileage is 78,000 the failure mileage was 73,000. Updated 4/16/08 *cn updated

Filed Sep 21, 2007 · Brakes · 42,068 miles · TN

2005 ford freestar grinding began back brakes have had van maintain at dealership since got never had report brakes need replaced as noise increased at 42,068 miles took back to dealership found back brake and rotors need replaced but not front brake this good this is a fwd vehicle front brakes should go first ford replaced rotors and pads wanted 475.00 but after pointing out never adv any problem final price paid 332.01 after checking maintenance history in computer checking internet multi problem back brakes have contact corp ford will not assist or recall issue at moment this is huge safety problem original back brakes are defective.

Filed Sep 8, 2007 · Brakes · 28,000 miles · MO

At approximately 28,000 miles we heard a terrible squealing noise coming from the rear of our 2005 ford freestar minivan and after visual inspection the brake pad on the driver's rear was worn to nothing. Immediately took the van to the dealer where they informed us that it was normal wear and would not be covered by our warranty. Upon further inspection by our personal mechanic we were informed the caliper was sticking and cut into the rotor. He put a set of brake pads on so we could drive it back to the dealer where we bought the vehicle, sunset ford, in gravois. We were told since we did not use motocraft the repairs would not be covered. Now at 50,000 miles the problem still exists and the van needs another set of brakes and rotors.