Ford Freestar stalling problems

Filed Jul 11, 2025 · Transmission · 104,000 miles · KY

The contact owns a 2004 Ford Freestar. The contact stated while driving at approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle stalled. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the residence. An independent mechanic diagnosed that the torque converter and the transmission needed to be replaced. The contact related the failure to an unknown the federal safety agency Campaign Number; however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 104,000.Â

Filed Jul 14, 2023 · Transmission · 180,000 miles · MI

The contact owns a 2005 Ford Freestar. The contact stated that upon selling the vehicle, she allowed another individual to test drive the vehicle; however, as the contact was driving on an incline, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the flex shaft had failed. The contact then stated that upon research, she became aware of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 12V00600 (Power Train). The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that she received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 13V081000 (Seats). The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was informed that due to the condition of the vehicle the recall repair could not be performed. The contact was concerned that when the vehicle was taken to the dealer, the VIN was entered and displayed a different color. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 180,000.

Filed Aug 8, 2022 · IN

I just purchased the vehicle used and recently discovered there was a recall on these vehicles. The vehicle I purchased keeps stalling and is not getting any power. I’ve had the vehicle checked by the car lot and they say there is nothing wrong.. the vehicle died out on me already twice while I was driving.

Filed Nov 17, 2021 · Engine · 38,000 miles · GA

The contact owns a 2004 Ford Freestar. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the vehicle began to stall. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and drive to his destination. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic and was informed that the computer needed to be dried off. The vehicle was repaired but continued to experience failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The contact stated he had experienced the failure several times. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 38,000.

Filed Mar 29, 2021 · Transmission · 100,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford freestar. The contact stated that when placing the vehicle into any gear, the vehicle would stall without warning. The contact called all american ford of hackensack (520 river st, hackensack, nj 07601) where he was given a diagnostic fee. Upon investigation, the contact discovered the federal safety agency campaign number: 12v006000 (power train) which he linked to the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed him that the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

Filed Dec 29, 2020 · Transmission · 73,000 miles · HI

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestar. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to the residence and examined by an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the torque converter was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer honolulu ford located at 1370 n king st, honolulu, hi 96817 were notified of the failure. The contact was informed that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 12v006000 (power train). The failure mileage was 73,000.

Filed May 11, 2020 · Transmission · 235,000 miles · IA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestar. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled without warning. Due to the failure, the contact had to push the vehicle manually off to the side of the road. The contact's father used a trailer to tow the vehicle back to his residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed. A dealer was not contacted. The contact reached out to the manufacturer however, they were unable to provide any assistance. Upon investigation, the contact linked his failure to the federal safety agency campaign number: 12v006000 (power train) however, his vehicle was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 235,000. *bf

Filed Apr 16, 2020 · Transmission · 154,591 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestar. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, the vehicle loss motive power and stalled. The vehicle was pushed out of the roadway. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that a rod fractured inside of the torque converter which caused the vehicle to not be able to go forward or in reverse. The vehicle was repaired out of pocket at a cost of $1,857.00. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 12v006000 (power train). Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 154,591.*bf

Filed Aug 12, 2019 · Engine · 118,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford freestar. While driving approximately 20 MPH, the vehicle shook and stalled. The contact pulled over to the side of the road, turned the vehicle off, and waited a couple of minutes. Once restarted, the vehicle ran for approximately three minutes before the failure recurred. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 118,000.

Filed Mar 18, 2019 · Transmission · 175,000 miles · CA

[xxx] 2004 ford freestar has a torque converter recall which may cause the vehile to stall at suddenly without warning. As I was driving freeway speeds the van suddenly lost power as I was in the #3 lane on the bay bridge. With that being said, I tried to get to the safest location possible. Then had it towed to michael stead ford and the diagnosis states that the torque converter doesn't resolve the issue. With the sudden loss of power and failure of the torque converter it lead to additional parts to be damaged and ford motor company wont cover the damage information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).