Ford Freestar slipping problems

Filed Mar 1, 2022 · Transmission · FL

Transmission slip , leaks , loosing ofpower, shakes from 45 mph to 55 mph , mechanic shop says it is the Torque Converter that is malfunction.

Filed Feb 18, 2021 · Electrical, Steering · PA

Pcm has issues do to moisture which affects electrical slipping gears ABS sensor problem power steering issues and TCM and this vehicle has all safety problems according to recalls none of it was fixed because ford says your VIN number is not on list.

Filed Nov 21, 2019 · Acceleration, Transmission · 191,573 miles · MO

When driving there is a clicking from the front end and feels like transmission slipping.

Filed Nov 7, 2019 · Transmission · 233,000 miles · PA

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.

Filed Jun 17, 2019 · Body, Electrical · 212,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford freestar. While the vehicle was undergoing routine maintenance by an independent mechanic, the contact was informed that the control arm was protruding through the frame and created a hole. In addition, the check engine indicator illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and did not assist. The failure mileage was approximately 212,000. *bf consumer stated transmission just started to slip and makes a thud sometimes slips bad. Consumer has changed the transmission oil and filters.

Filed Jul 9, 2018 · Transmission · 167,879 miles · TX

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.

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 Sep 25, 2017 · Transmission · 135,024 miles · KS

Transmission not working, slipping, like in neutral while in park or reverse. Was driving when the van acted like it was in neutral. Got it stopped. Tried to get it in gear (drive or reverse), but would not work. The car was in motion on street at time of failure.

Filed Jun 22, 2017 · Transmission · 134,000 miles · WA

My vehicle has had two automatic transmission rebuilds before 118000 miles. The last time it went completely out and stranded me on the street in the middle of a busy road. I had the vehicle towed and the transmission rebuilt. This transmission is now slipping at 134000 miles and is past the warranty time and needs to be repaired. This is a dangerous hazard as when the car is warm it won't move. This is evidently a common defect with this product and I want to know if I can sue ford for this obvious design defect which has affected many ford freestar owners.

Filed Nov 1, 2016 · Transmission · 65 miles · IL

Mom was driving on the highway when all of a sudden the transmission slipped, she was on the second lane so their is cars going by at 60 miles plus on the sides, the van came to a slow stop and with cars barely missing us and causing a horrible accident. We finally had a tow truck driver that is a friend of mine come to our rescue. Mom is scared to get on the highway ever since. I got on the internet that same day and found out ford recalled the torque converter on the 2004 and 2005 ford freestar but that same woman torque converter used on the 2006 model was not , the same one me and my mom were not only us but other drivers could have been seriously hurt or worse. And if I may say the van only has 77,000 miles on it. And I've seen many many complains online about this issue with the same 2006 model with different owners, please help make this right.