2007 Ford Freestar: complete transmission failure

Filed Mar 19, 2018 · Transmission · MA

I have a 2007 ford freestar se. Vin# [xxx]. At 102,296 miles the transmission failed. I was driving it on a side street at approximately 15 miles per hour. I was accelerating from a stop sign, when the transmission appeared to slip into neutral. I looked and it was still in drive, I tried downshifting, putting it into neutral and back into drive and nothing worked. I coasted to the side of the road and put it into park. That appeared to work. I then tried using reverse and it did not engage. I then tried all gears and nothing happened. I then had the vehicle towed to my house. I let it cool down and it still did not work. The transmission fluid is a clean pink and smells brand new. I proceeded to do online research to determine the problem and if it can be easily repaired, what I found was very interesting. It was a very common problem occurring around 103,000 miles. Many (hundreds if not thousands of people had the same issue with this vehicle spanning several years, most notably from 2004 through 2006. There was a recall issued for those years. There was not, however, a recall for the 2007 model year. There are numerous people with this year and problem as well. I am curious as to why the 2007 model year was not included when it obviously suffers the same issue.. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Jul 16, 2015 · Transmission · 98,000 miles · NJ

Driven car started to sound like broken axle,took to ford dealer george wall shrewsbury,n.j. It cost a $ 150.00 they held car for 2 days and told us that there was nothing wrong with the car. Noise kept getting worst frend for chrysler listened to it and drove it he said it was transmission problem. I had new transmission put in car at cost of $3500.00. I kept calling ford with no luck. This vehicle was manufactured in june06,2006

Filed Jun 24, 2013 · Transmission · 10,000 miles · MO

Transmission failed with no signs. I am pregnant and had my 3 other children with me. Checked online and found out that ford is using a faulty torque converter/transmission.

Filed Apr 3, 2013 · Transmission · 94,000 miles · VT

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestar. The contact was driving approximately 25 MPH when the transmission failed without warning. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for diagnosis where the contact was advised that the power train required replacement. The vehicle was in the process of being repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 94,000.

Filed Jul 23, 2012 · Transmission · 100,000 miles · IL

Driving at highway speeds in traffic with three children in the car, when the torque converter/transmission failed with no warning or indication of previous problem. Vehicle would not respond to accelerator. Fortunately,was able to coast off exit ramp safely. Would not go forward or backward. 300 miles from home. Towing, car rental and repairs. Dealer said recall not applied to this year but same problems as previous years. Ford should fix this before someone is killed. They are aware of the situation.

Filed Jan 25, 2012 · Transmission · NC

I was on my way to caldwell community college for evening class and the transmission went out. I was driving at 55 miles per hour in the far left lane and had to tediously maneuver over to the right hand lane to get into a parking lot. It was very congested on the highway due to it being at about 5:30pm and I could have easily been involved in a motor vehicle crash.

Filed Feb 17, 2011 · Transmission · 97,000 miles · MO

Ford freestar 2007, transmission went out, while I was driving down the road, the pump went out and the vehicle just stopped going, no longer under warranty, and very costly 1269.99. Alot of owners having the same issue.