The contact owns a 2006 Ford Freestar. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost significant motive power before briefly hesitating and jerking. After restarting the vehicle, it returned to normal functionality, but the failure had since become a regular occurrence. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but referred the contact to the federal safety agency hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 137,000.
Ford Freestar hesitation problems
44 of the 2,533 owner complaints about the Ford Freestar describe hesitation when accelerating, most of them for the 2004 model year.
- owner complaints
- 44
- worst model year
- 2004
- typical repair cost reported
- $1,200
- typical mileage
- 102,000
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall for this area of the car. See below
By model year
Often reported together
Transmission failure 8Stalling 8Loss of power 6Check engine light 5Jerking 4Whining noise 2Water leak 2Slipping 2
Trouble codes mentioned
B2594 1B2592 1B2589 1
What owners say
The contact owns a 2004 Ford Freestar. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds the vehicle would not properly accelerate and would hesitate to accelerate and the check engine warning light would remain illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who diagnosed that the transmission torque converter was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer were contacted and informed that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 12V006000(Power Train). The contact indicated that the vehicle had experienced that same failure listed in the recall. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 250,000.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford freestar. The contact stated that the transmission did not function properly. The lever was heavy and became stuck before switching into gear. Sometimes, the vehicle hesitated and made an abnormal whining sound. Also, the axles made a crunching and grinding sound whenever the vehicle made a turn. The transaxle warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but the mechanic did not have the equipment to repair the transmission. The contact was informed that the cbs axles needed to be repaired. The manufacturer and dealer were not made aware of the failures. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 270,000. ..*bf consumer took the vehicle to the transmission shop and was told the sudden power could be torque converter but needs to checked. Common failed transmission error.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestar. While driving 30 MPH, the vehicle hesitated. A week later, the vehicle slipped out of gear while reversing. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and it was suggested that the torque converter was the cause of the failure. The dealer (autonation ford south fort worth, 5300 campus dr., fort worth, tx 76119, (817) 522-3225) stated that there were no recalls on the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not assist because there were no open recalls. The failure mileage was 167,879.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford freestar. While the vehicle was in first gear, it hesitated without warning when accelerating. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 150,449.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford freestar. While attempting to accelerate from a standing start, a loud clicking noise was present from the front driver's side and the vehicle hesitated to accelerate. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the chain inside the transmission was faulty. The vehicle was not repaired. The local dealer (ronnie walkins ford in gadsden, al) was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 90,000.
Backed out of driveway and noticed that the transmission seemed to hesitate or shudder. Pulled onto interstate and transmission shifted very sluggishly and started slipping. Pulled off the road and vehicle would not move. With transmission in gear, engineering just reved. Had to have vehicle towed home. The next morning the vehicle would move but continues to shudder/slip. Went online and discovered recall. Had received no notice from ford.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestar. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced a loss of power. Prior to the failure, the vehicle hesitated. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign number: 12v006000 (power train); however, the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was approximately 151,206. Updated 04/07/16*lj updated 04/26/16*lj
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.
Related recalls
Power train: automatic transmission: torque converter
- What is wrong
- Ford is recalling certain model year 2004 and 2005 ford freestar and mercury monterey vehicles. The torque converter output shaft may fail.
- Risk
- This condition results in a sudden loss of motive power with no warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the torque converter free of charge. The safety recall began on august 9, 2012. Owners may contact the ford motor company customer relationship center at 1‑866‑436‑7332.
Recall number 12V006000 · Recall details
Questions about the Ford Freestar hesitation
Which Ford Freestar years have hesitation when accelerating problems?
The model years with the most reports are 2004 (20 complaints), 2005 (16 complaints) and 2006 (7 complaints).
How much does it cost to fix hesitation when accelerating on the Ford Freestar?
Owners who mentioned a price put the repair at about $1,200 (median of 9 complaints that include a dollar amount). Costs vary with mileage, warranty and where the work is done.
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