2005 Ford Freestar: engine failure

Filed May 12, 2025 · Transmission · MN

The contact owns a 2005 Ford Freestar. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission seized and remained in neutral. The vehicle jerked and shortly returned to normal functionality; however, the failure persisted. The contact stated that the gear shifter light was illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure became a recurring failure, and the contact parked the vehicle, and the vehicle was no longer driven. The contact related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 12V006000 (POWER TRAIN); however, the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Mar 5, 2015 · Engine · 122,000 miles · OH

Engine seized due to defective intake manifold gasket used by ford motor when vehicle was assembled. This causes antifreeze to enter oil pan without warning and contamination of engine oil. Technician affirms the engine bearings are destroyed and van requires replacement engine.

Filed Jul 28, 2014 · Transmission · 64,000 miles · ID

Ford tsb 6-14-10, issued july 24, 2006 (wet PCM /connectors) parked in driveway in a rain/windstorm.. Vehicle wouldn't start. Or stay running.. Engine codes with code reader p0340 camshaft sensor malfunction.. Water intrusion evidence visible on the PCM connector area.... This issuer has been known to happen to many people while driving with complete engine failure..

Filed Nov 30, 2010 · Electrical, Transmission · 47,947 miles · AL

I was driving on hwy 36, approximately 50mph, when my ford freestar's engine failed, resulting in loss of all control. I was able to restart the vehicle, but the transmission would not engage.

Filed Apr 5, 2010 · Engine · 75,121 miles · MD

I began having intermittent trouble starting the van in feb. 2010 during a record snow week. I contributed it to the cold weather and bad conditions. In march the problem continued very sporadically with not starting on the first attempt. On march 5th the van engine cut off while driving. On march 7th, while driving about 30 miles per hour the van cut out 4 times in a 2 block period. When the engine cut off it would be without warning with loss of power steering. The van was taken to a service center where I was told it would need a new engine. It was out of warranty by 121 miles. Ford is currently refusing to replace the engine. I have found multiple other complaints for the same issues on the make and model.

Filed Sep 8, 2009 · Transmission · 68,000 miles · OH

Wife and young sons riding in our ford freestar on highway when suddenly and without warning freestar loses acceleration and begins to slow down in the passing lane .no prior indication,warning light, or noise to alert my wife of this catastrophic failure. Fortunately wife was able to drift van through three lanes of high speed traffic and coast van to far right hand lane of highway. Spouse unable to get van to accelerate or move at all. Van had to be towed by a professional after checking all fluid levels, filters, pedals, brakes, for possible problems. None found. Upon investigation through forums found out that this is most likely the same problem many others have had with the ford freestar catastrophic engine failure. Van has less than 70,000 miles, has been well maintained and cared for. Also, van has other issues found to be specific to make and model. Van cannot be driven since date of incident and we are just now starting to investigate quotes for repair. We like many others hope that this incident will lead to a recall before someone loses a life as a result of this defect.

Filed Apr 3, 2008 · Engine, Transmission · 47,552 miles · AK

I have a 2005 ford freestar. My engine failed in jan08 at about 47,000 miles. I had the engine replaced($5100). Within a day after I picked it up after the engine repairs I noticed jerking while driving. At first I thought I was slipping on ice, but then I felt the jerk when I was on dry road. I took the car back to worthington ford. They said that they could not find anything wrong with the car. I took it home and the problem got worse ...fast. I went again to worthington's and finally after a joint test ride the problem was acknowledged and said to be the transmission. I was told the this is a new problem that had nothing to do with their work on the engine. The car at the time of turn in would jerk severely and/or somes completely stop or not take off when gas petal pressed. The car would even jerk at a stop sign while at a complete halt. The fluid levels were checked when the engine was replaced and were good. The fluid level was checked when I brought the car in to complain about the jerking. Fluid was clean and full. Transmission failed ................why?