The contact owns a 2005 Ford Freestar. The contact stated while driving at 40 MPH, the vehicle hesitated upon depression of the accelerator pedal. There was no warning light illuminated. Despite multiple attempts to accelerate the vehicle, the vehicle failed to operate as intended. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic but was not diagnosed or repaired. The local dealer was not notified of the failure. Upon investigation, the contact discovered the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 12V006000 (Power Train) that she associated with the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the federal safety agency for assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.
2005 Ford Freestar transmission complaints
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The contact owns a 2005 Ford Freestar. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would shut off upon depression of the accelerator pedal without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle after the failure had occurred. Upon investigation, the contact discovered the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 12V006000 (Power Train) which he linked to the failure; however, the VIN was not included in the recall. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.
The contact owns a 2005 Ford Freestar. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 12V006000 (Power Train). The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue but informed the contact that they would not perform the recall repair until there was a failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Ford is recalling about 206,000 2004 and 2005 Ford Freestar and Mercury Monterey vehicles, because the torque converter output shaft may fail. If the torque converter output shaft were to fail, the result would be a sudden loss of motive power with no warning, increasing the risk of a crash. Ford will notify owners and dealers will replace the torque converter for free. The safety recall is expected to begin in the second calendar quarter of 2012. The recall campaign number is 11S25. 2012 recall was done at dealership, was the work actually done? With low miles it hard to believe that this has failed!
The torque converter output shaft fail, sudden loss of motive power with no warning. Takes too long for the shifts, stay on one shift for too long and wont change shift unless the driver stop accelerating. My vehicle seems to have the torque malfunction.
After stopping at a traffic light in my 2005 Ford Freestar the vehicle would not go forward. I had to be pushed to the side of the road until a tow truck arrived. However, after the vehicle was towed to my home I discovered that it would go in Reverse with no problem, but when put into Drive would slowly pull forward if on level ground. After speaking with a transmission repair shop I was informed that I had a faulty torque converter and that the 2004-2005 Ford Freestars with this problem were being recalled. Also, my third row seat will not properly latch.
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?
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 called on behalf of his grandmother who owns a 2005 ford freestar. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH, the transmission temperature warning light illuminated as the vehicle lost motive power and began to jerk. The contact attempted to depress the accelerator pedal however, the vehicle failed to accelerate. A police officer assisted with pushing the vehicle to the shoulder of the roadway. The vehicle was turned off, restarted, and operated as intended. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign number: 12v006000 (power train) as a possible solution however, the VIN was not included. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestar. The contact stated that while stopped at a traffic light, the vehicle would not move. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle and took the vehicle to an independent mechanic where the pcv valve was replaced. The failure recurred with the vehicle not accelerating from a stopped position. The vehicle was taken to bell ford (1200 nj-27, colonia, nj 07067 (732) 388-6900) and repaired under the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 12v006000 (power train) and 13v081000 (seats). The contact stated that while performing the recall repairs, the lug nuts were damaged. The driver's and passenger's side axles were fractured, the oil pan was damaged, and power steering lines were also damaged. The contact was informed that the vehicle was repaired. While driving home, the failure recurred. The dealer declined to service the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact stated that the manufacturer contacted the same dealer and was informed that the vehicle had not been repaired under the recalls. The contact was offered no additional assistance. The failure mileage was 130,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestar. The contact stated that while driving and accelerating, a knocking noise occurred coming from the flex plate and torque converter. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to park ford (400 west ave, tallmadge, oh 44278), and was diagnosed. The contact was informed that the torque converter and flex plate needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 128,310.
Driving down road and with no warning lost power pulled over and stopped started car fine but wouldn't go either forward or reverse when I checked fluid it was overfilled but I had not added or replaced any fluid spoke with ford dealership and was told there was recall on this issue but when I enter VIN# into computer says 0 recall eligible vehicle has 115000 miles torque converter recall judgment 2012 for lifetime of vehicle I was driving at 55 MPH on a busy highway creating very unsafe situation.
Cruise control doesn't work, transaxle issue-light flashing.
I was almost hit by a another vehicle when my vehicle torque converter given out on my family and me. It starts but will not shift in to gears.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestar. The contact stated that at start-up the vehicle started as intended however, when the gear shifter was shifted from park into drive, the vehicle failed to respond. The gear shifter was shifted into other gears however, the vehicle failed to respond. The contact stated that the vehicle drove as intended the previous day. A VIN search result showed that the vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 12v006000 (power train). The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed nor repaired. Additionally, it became difficult to start the vehicle intermittently. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were contacted or notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 190,000.
I wrote on this yesterday but did some more research on this vehicle. There have been numerous recalls on these type of vehicles. Recall #12v006000 on the torque converter output shaft. Recall began august 9 2012. This is a serious matter I just recently purchased this vehicle to take my 8 grandchildren around. Now I won't even put them in it. I also found out there was a recall on the back seat. Recall # 13v081000. This is also a problem when your hauling around children. The undercarriage of the vehicle is really rusty. I wish I would of never bought this vehicle. It sure is going to be a money pit for sure. It only has 141000 miles on it. Very sad that ford could make such a unsafe vehicle. I bought the vehicle and it seemed fine. 5 days into ownership the torque converter light came on while I was driving it. Drove it back home and started reading about how ford has a recall on this situation and now I'm afraid to drive it anymore. This situation on these transmission has gone to court and ford lost.
While you are driving the vehicle. The vehicle has something wrong with the transmission. I looked up ford recalls and it states that this type of vehicle has been recalled for transmission problems. Torque something thing. The van has only 141000 miles and is rusted severely underneath it. Very sad.
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
I was in west virginia going up a mountain and my transaxle light came on. I barely made it up the mountain on the interstate
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
Just recently bought 05 ford freestar van, 3 months ago in my driveway it refused to go forward, I parked it because I had something else to drive. Morning of december 30, 2019 my other automobile timing chain broke so I've been trying frantically to fix this van, I've replaced air cleaner sensor, throttle body sensor, and speed sensor. Nothing. I have reverse but no drive, engine seems to run fine. So I checked for recalls. I just don't know if manufacturer is still liable. 05 ford freestar van, miles 211375, VIN#[xxx]. My name: [xxx] if you need anything else please let me know. I don't know how this process works. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
When driving there is a clicking from the front end and feels like transmission slipping.
January 2015 went to accelerate from stop at traffic light, indicator light on dash came on transmission went into limp mode.had vehicle towed needed a transmission rebuild with torque convt. Had 177k at that time at cost of $2700.00. October 2019 similar situation occurred no warning lights no slipping, banging or anything out of the ordinary. Stopped at traffic light, went to accelerate and car felt as if it was in neutral. Had car towed to transmission shop, was told it will need a rebuild with another torque convt. At approx. Same cost. Vehicle now has 233k miles on clock. This vehicle has been a real reliable asset to our family. This transmission lasted almost 5 years with approx. 56k miles. I would like to purchase another ford , but concerned about the drive train as I drive this vehicle very easy. Thank you for looking into this concern.
Their is 5 recalls on my van that I pulled up on the federal safety agency and the ford company is saying their is only one recall and I'm having serious issues with this van and I was driving this van and it is losing power when driving it. I need ur help please. My number is (xxxxx) please leave me a message so I can call u bank thanks redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestar. While switching the shifter into gear, the transmission would not immediately change gears. The driver had to switch the shifter multiple times before the gear would change. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The local dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The failure mileage was 120,000. *bf the contact has stated that a new transmission has been ordered and has been remanufactured with corrected parts and has already been installed.
Transmission cant shift car out of park without trying several times also transmission has trouble shifting out of first gear car tjhen has trouble picking up speed when you first pull onto the road creating a dangerous situation for getting rear ended by other cars
Shift lever moves freely but car will not go forward or reverse
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestar. While driving low speeds, the contact had difficulty shifting from first to second gear. Also, the power train indicator was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer and dealer were not notified. The failure mileage was 126,470.
Takata recall was driving are van when the transmission stoped working van only has 71,000 miles on it I think it should be recalled due to them useing the same transmissions in the other cars and vans that were recalled
When I was driving down the highway the vehicle started losing power but the engine was starting to race the vehicle slowed down to a stop causing me to be stuck in the middle of the highway with cars going around me the police came by and had to push me off to the side of the road to a safe place so I can have the vehicle towed .found out the trans torque converter stopped working .just like the recall 11s25
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