Ford Freestar engine failure problems

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 Nov 21, 2017 · Transmission · 152,000 miles · TN

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestar. While driving approximately 25 MPH, while the accelerator pedal was depressed, the contact heard a rattling noise under the hood. The contact stated that the rattling noise seized once the speed was reduced. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to homer skelton ford of millington (9030 us-51, millington, tn 38053 (901) 873-3673) where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 152,000.

Filed Dec 27, 2016 · Transmission · 121,950 miles · AZ

Vehicle was stationary and when started would not continue to run, finally did run but when put in reverse vehicle would not move, shifted into neutral and engine RPM picked up for no reason, put into drive and vehicle slightly moved and engine died. Earlier in day had driven vehicle with no problem.

Filed Aug 2, 2016 · Body · 142,900 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestar. The contact stated that the wheels seized while driving, which resulted in a loss of control. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the subframe was severely corroded and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 142,900.

Filed Jul 27, 2015 · Transmission · 99,133 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford freestar. While driving approximately 70 MPH, the ability to accelerate seized without warning. The contact had to maneuver to the side of the road to a complete stop. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was invalid. The approximate failure mileage was 99,133.

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 Apr 24, 2014 · Electrical, Engine · 50,000 miles · AL

Problems with engine since 2005 with jerking, sputtering, engine lockup. Transmission locks and jerks, airconditioner stopped cooling and won't hold freon. Electrical issues also......has a mind of its own! Several trip to the ford dealership, was told "could not diagnose, bring it back if it does it again, we can't find anything wrong with it". The issues are sporadic. Drives fine one minute, next thing you know you are stalled on busy hwy. Not enough space to list "expensive" problems. Extended warranty? That's a joke, waste of $. Scariest issue is when it locked up while driving. Lost complete control of steering, acceleration, etc. Was stranded in middle of road. Have disability, very scary & frustrating especially since my husband bought it only a year old so kids and I would have a "safe" vehicle. Did not take back to dealership since they'd probably say " can't diagnose". Purchased a rebuilt engine had small town mechanic put it in. Problems still going on. Since there are still so many problems with engine, transmission, electrical, and no air conditioning, I'm afraid to drive it more than 5 miles. It is a very expensive lawn ornament. Fyi, my husband had just had to replace the engine in his ford vehicle a month before mine went out, had to sell his vacation time for 2 years in a row just to keep those fords running for our family...he's a public safety officer. Ford sold be ashamed. (dates are approximate, paperwork packed up from a move....sorry:-) )

Filed Dec 3, 2013 · Electrical, Engine · 127,102 miles · MI

Driving south on I 75,returning from a week's vacation, in medium saturday traffic the car started to act up. Lights, warning lights, gauges, even the temperature and compass started flashing and going on and off. There was an exit a mile ahead when the engine died, right in front of a semi. I had to swerve to the side of the road to narrowly avoid an accident. The car would not start after that. I had to arrange a tow and was left stranded for five days. The ford dealer up north could not get the part for three weeks. Now it's at a ford dealer here, by detroit, for over a week. They said it will cost over one thousand dollars to replace the PCM. Looking on line I see all the complaints and repairs reported about this car, and you are doing nothing?? After seeing the PCM and the repairs to fix the problem you have to wonder why the brain of the car is in a spot where it can get wet, and why there are holes in the top to let water in? How many problems, accidents,or deaths do there have to be to start a recall????

Filed Aug 9, 2013 · Transmission · 100,000 miles · PA · fire

I was driving on a highway in my ford freestar 2006 and the minivan seized, I lost control of the vehicle. The brakes were not working properly and I had drifted off onto the side of the highway were the grass and a few turns helped slow down my vehicle. I had to immediately jump out of the vehicle because there was smoke coming from the engine, but the vehicle would not stop. When the vehicle finally stopped, I jumped out and an ambulance assisted putting out the fire. The engine light went on about 2 minutes before this occurred, giving me no warning signs. I found out it was the transmission. It was replaced under warranty. In 2011, the same thing occurred, engine and car completely failed. When I took it in - it was the transmission again. I had to buy another transmission in less than a year. Ford was not willing to assist me or talk to me about it. I called several times complaining about safety and the possible accidents it could have caused. None the less, in 2012, the transmission went again. Thank goodness it was covered under warranty. Same thing, car completely seized while driving again. It was the transmission again!! Three years of getting a transmission - something is wrong and noone is doing anything about it. My transmission light went off again - I am afraid to even drive it to the dealer. This is ridiculous - who is helping the consumer and protecting them against this? My kids are not allowed in the vehicle now in case the car seizes on the way to the dealer.