2005 Ford Freestar: complete transmission failure

Filed Feb 7, 2023 · Transmission · GA

I was having issues with my car not able to really move so I had a mechanic to come to me to inspect it and he stated it was my torque converter someone on it in it near it.. That my issue.. So I was calling about the recall on it and it stated that it was already fixed in 2012 on recall. And I'm a new owner purchased in 2018.. I'm a Ford girl.. So from the Taurus 500 and freestar never had of it needed a van have grandkids and now out my four year with it no problem with til now and by it has been replaced before I'm not able to get help with fixing it .. That my only car now I'm now disabled on fixed income and can't afford to buy a new transmission.. I'm asking if u could assist me with the same issue happening twice with vehicle with two different owner.. Thanks for your assistance and help

Filed Jul 2, 2019 · Transmission · 120,000 miles · FL

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.

Filed May 8, 2018 · Transmission · LA

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.

Filed Jul 8, 2016 · 135,000 miles · GA

Takata recall - 2005 ford freestar van 135,000 miles..... Transmission failure 3 (march 2012) (july 2007) times in 11 years. Recall issued for same exact van built at other plant but does not cover my van. I don't understand this as ford says that they use the same parts at all locations. Was driving vehicle and lost all power (breaks, steering ect.). Have almost wrecked multiple times due to this issue. We have contacted ford and have only been told how sorry they are that we are having problems. Dealership service manager accused us of said vehicle in area with lost of water.

Filed Jul 8, 2016 · Transmission · 60,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestar. While driving 25 MPH down a steep decline, the transmission failed to operate. The contact lost slight steering control on the mountainous road. After regaining control, the vehicle came to a complete stop and failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who stated that the transmission would need to be replaced. Additionally, within the past eight years, the transmission was replaced twice. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.

Filed Jun 16, 2016 · Transmission · 62,000 miles · KY

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.

Filed Dec 28, 2015 · Transmission · 54,378 miles · FL

In 2014 we bought a ford freestar, found out later the torque conv. Was recalled and replaced. I took the van to ford in our area and they flushed out the converter $185+ and that worked for a month or so and it did it again. Took it back to ford and they kept it a week before they told me I needed a new transmission. I reported about this van before to steve kenner nvs-215kjs 12v‑006 I believe that it is not just the torque converter that should have been recall but the transmission too.I had to pay alan jay ford of wauchula, fl $4.000.00 for that transmission. This is just not right.! Ford said pay us the money here is a 3 year warranty and good bye. My van cost me $5300.00 and now I have $10,000. Into this vehicle which is not acceptable!!! My tele is [xxx] I have an invoice/request #15-6151 tis@ letter by email came back. Can you help me. I really think people are in danger with this type of van. Ford needs to take a look at these transmissions because they would not even rebuild that particular one so I had to get another new/rebuilt one. That's not right. [xxx] [xxx] bowling green, fl. 33834 information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).'

Filed Oct 22, 2015 · Transmission · FL

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.

Filed Aug 8, 2015 · Engine · 99,800 miles · WI

Because of a recall letter we took it in to uptown ford for the torque converter replacement on 09/05/2014. The repairs were completed. On 06/29/2015 while driving on a highway in pewaukee, with our four small children in the back, the van lost forward and reverse power and could have easily, but fortunately did not, resulted in a crash; the engine continued to run, steering and braking were unaffected and the electrical system remained functional. I was able to have to van towed right away to our local mechanics shop that day (6/29/15). The following day (06/30/2015) I called uptown to see if they could take a look at it because that was where to recall replacement was performed. Fred in the repairs department said he couldn't look at it until july 8th and then the repair would take up to a week to complete if it was the transmission/torque converter. They had rental cars for $13-35/day, but did not have any vans or something that would accommodate our whole family (4 car seats). I called the # for ford from the recall letter to get some guidance r.e. This problem. I spoke to jackie. She said that if it was an issue with the torque converter it would only be covered if the van was within 12 months of the recall replacement or within 12,000 miles. It was within 12 months, but was about 200 miles past the 12,000 mile mark. It was repaired at 87,670 miles and the odometer at the time of break-down was at 99,800+, making it outside of the "warranty" period. So, I moved forward with the repairs at our mechanics automotive. The total cost for the transmission replacement was $2,259.84. Afterwards I was informed that recalls cannot have a limited warranty such as the one that was described to me by the csr (jackie) at ford on 06/30/2015. This is a problem that put my family into harms way and a repair of that problem that should have been covered by ford/uptown.

Filed Jan 17, 2015 · Transmission · 64,288 miles · WI

Water gets into the transmission fluid and the transmission went out - had to be rebuilt for $2656.76. My mechanic and his tranny repairman found the cause of the water entering the fluid and has now fixed the problem. Ford needs to recall these vehicles and have this issue fixed. I was lucky not to have been in an accident when the transmission failed. This is a definite safety issue and ford needs to stand behind of their product and the safety of all occupants in the 2005 ford freestar sel.

Filed Dec 3, 2013 · Transmission · 95,000 miles · FL

I was driving along the road with my children in the car when my car just lost the gear. The car was still on but when I pressed on the gas pedal it would do nothing but stall. I had to roll to a stop in the middle of the highway. I found out after this problem that my van had a recall in jan 2012 for the torque converter which needed to be replaced. I got the van in oct 2012 and I had no idea that was one of the recalls on this vehicle until I had this problem. I took it in to the ford dealership and they told me that would not solve the problem the bad torque converter, but when taken to another shop they said the bad torque converter caused the problem and now there are pieces of metal in the transmission which they are calling internal transmission failure.

Filed Aug 29, 2013 · Transmission · 96,780 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestar. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle independently decelerated to 30 MPH. The contact applied the brakes for a traffic stop but as he accelerated from the stop, the transmission failed to operate with a rapid increase in engine rpms. The vehicle was towed to an independent transmission center. The mechanic stated that the failure was related to the torque converter. The transmission was rebuilt by the mechanic. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign id number 12v006000 (power train) however, the VIN was not included in the recall campaign. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 96,780.