The contact owns a 2005 Ford Freestar. The contact stated that upon selling the vehicle, she allowed another individual to test drive the vehicle; however, as the contact was driving on an incline, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the flex shaft had failed. The contact then stated that upon research, she became aware of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 12V00600 (Power Train). The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that she received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 13V081000 (Seats). The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was informed that due to the condition of the vehicle the recall repair could not be performed. The contact was concerned that when the vehicle was taken to the dealer, the VIN was entered and displayed a different color. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 180,000.
2005 Ford Freestar: engine stalls while driving
116 of the 886 complaints about the 2005 Ford Freestar describe engine stalls while driving.
- owner complaints
- 116
- of this car's complaints
- 13%
- typical repair cost reported
- $2,200
- typical mileage
- 81,500
- recalls
- 0
Engine stalls while driving by model year
What owners say
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestar. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to the residence and examined by an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the torque converter was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer honolulu ford located at 1370 n king st, honolulu, hi 96817 were notified of the failure. The contact was informed that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 12v006000 (power train). The failure mileage was 73,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestar. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled without warning. Due to the failure, the contact had to push the vehicle manually off to the side of the road. The contact's father used a trailer to tow the vehicle back to his residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed. A dealer was not contacted. The contact reached out to the manufacturer however, they were unable to provide any assistance. Upon investigation, the contact linked his failure to the federal safety agency campaign number: 12v006000 (power train) however, his vehicle was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 235,000. *bf
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestar. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, the vehicle loss motive power and stalled. The vehicle was pushed out of the roadway. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that a rod fractured inside of the torque converter which caused the vehicle to not be able to go forward or in reverse. The vehicle was repaired out of pocket at a cost of $1,857.00. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 12v006000 (power train). Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 154,591.*bf
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestar. While driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was serviced at sam leman ford (1508 morrissey dr, bloomington, il 61701, 309‑938‑4596) where it was diagnosed that the air compressor failed. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 83,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestar. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to highway ford (18982 johnnie b hall memorial highway, deridder, louisiana 70634) where it was diagnosed that the transmission failed and needed replacement. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.
Tort converter failing, I was driving from va to nc and my car stalled in m dole of interstate , and I read that there was a recall, I was needing to know if my vehicle is covered under this issue? Please call [xxx]. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
2005 ford freestar. Consumer writes in regards to unsatisfactory customer service at dealership and unresolved vehicle problems. *smd consumer sent additional correspondence. *smd the consumer stated the check engine light remained on after multiple repairs were made. The vehicle would also stall. The torque converter went out and the vehicle had to be towed. The vehicle was traded in. *js
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestar. While driving in reverse at approximately 5 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle restarted; however, the transmission failed to operate in the desired gear selection until several hours later. The failure recurred on a separate occasion. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the torque converter and transmission would need to be replaced. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 12v006000 (power train). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 62,000. The VIN was unavailable.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestar. While driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle restarted, but would not shift into gear. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The VIN was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 192,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestar. While driving at different speeds, the vehicle would idle high and also hesitate as if it would stall. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic where it was diagnosed that the throttle body needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 78,000.
My van won't go into reverse and sometimes won't even go into drive. The torque converter was flushed out again after it was supposedly replaced due to recall and is still sputtering and stalling out. They tell me now I need a new transmission at 50k miles another $4k. The van was in the driveway with the health dept. Here to do work and I couldn't get it in reverse to move it for them to put in my septic. After pushing it backward I was able to put it in drive to get around the house' it has not wanted to get out of park at the doctor's office and finally worked with the shifter until it finally went to reverse-backed out-then drive. I was sitting in the middle of a busy lot when it wouldn't go into gear. Took it to ford and they say I either needed a TCM or a new transmission. Had my van for 2 days before telling me I needed a new transmission. I only paid $5300. For it and they want $4k for a transmission. The van is a 2 owner vehicle and I bought it with 41k miles. Then ford says that they don't rebuild that transmission-because it is crap and I need a new one. This is not right. Other people have complained of this same thing happening to them. They need to recall this transmission before someone really gets hurt. In driving the van stalls for no reason going 30 to 40mph. People will run you over. My husband is disabled and we can't be worried all the time if the van will get us to the doctor or any place else safely. Now, while the van is in the shop again for another transmission I have no way to transport my husbands scooter to take him to the doctor. The van was bought to transport him and the scooter. Without a reliable van I am screwed! I will never buy a ford ever again. You need to get on this recall for the tranny. Please help these people like me. Another death trap just like the pinto. .we should be reimbursed for our time and money. It isn't right.
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Related recalls
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Questions about the 2005 Ford Freestar stalling
Is engine stalls while driving a common problem on the 2005 Ford Freestar?
116 of 886 owner complaints about the 2005 Ford Freestar (13%) mention engine stalls while driving. The model year with the most reports is 2004.
How much does it cost to fix engine stalls while driving on the 2005 Ford Freestar?
Owners who mentioned a price put the repair at about $2,200 (median of 15 complaints that include a dollar amount). Costs vary with mileage, warranty and where the work is done.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2005 Ford Freestar?
There are 0 recalls and 3 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2005 Ford Freestar
Transmission failure 156Loss of power 125Won't shift 47Check engine light 40Jerking 39Slipping 27Water leak 17Hesitation 16Adaptive cruise 15Grinding brakes 14Power steering loss 14Wipers 10Won't start 9ABS 8Brake failure 8Engine failure 7Shudder 7Sudden acceleration 7Fire or smoke 6Harsh shifting 6Airbag light 5Door locks 5Misfire 5
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