Ford Freestar won't shift problems

Filed Oct 17, 2024 · Transmission · OK

The contact owns a 2005 Ford Freestar. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed, however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The contact stated that the vehicle stopped in the middle of the street, however the engine was still on. The contact stated that the gear shifter did not function as intended. The contact stated that the gear shifter did not shift. The contact was able to coast the vehicle to the shoulder of the road. The contact and her son pushed the vehicle to the nearest parking lot. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Feb 9, 2024 · Transmission · KY

My Ford Freestar without warning or anything just wouldn’t go after stopping at a stop sign. It was like it was stuck in neutral. But it was in drive. In 2003 and 2004 there was a recall on the transmission. My van is a 2005 but the transmission was manufactured in 2004. Which is one of the years that was recalled so why is my 2005 Ford Freestar van not one of the ones under that recall. Is it cause it’s a 2005 cause the transmission was manufactured in 2004. I almost got hit by semi truck when this happen. Please recall this van. Please help!!! [XXX] Bless you all. Thanks, [XXX] Family INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Oct 12, 2023 · Transmission · 85,000 miles · TN

The contact owns a 2006 Ford Freestar. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost all motive power and would not shift to any gear other than park. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related it to a possible recall but was unable to provide details. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but referred the contact to the federal safety agency hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 85,000.

Filed Jun 30, 2020 · Engine, Transmission · 160,000 miles · WI

My 2006 ford free star, lost it gears in the middle of driving on a busy hwy. I was reversing out of a drive way on to the hwy and went to go into d and it would not move it would only go into first gear. I think this a major safety issue and ford should be held accountable for it poor design. Me and my children could of been hurt or even worse killed. The hwy is 65 MPH an I'm stuck across the two lanes. Because the van wont shift. I looked online and this happens a lot with this make and model. And it not the first time I have lost power well driving on the hwy in this van due to poor design.

Filed May 30, 2020 · Transmission · 14,900 miles · TX

I was almost hit by a another vehicle when my vehicle torque converter given out on my family and me. It starts but will not shift in to gears.

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 Dec 22, 2018 · Transmission · 164,000 miles · FL

I was to the on us hwy 98 in lakeland fl when I approached the street light that turned red. When I stopped the caravan would not go into gears toward or reverse worked and I was in the middle of traffic very heavy and dangerous possision. Had to push of the road and wait for several hours before help arrived. Than I googled recalls and I seen that ford made a recall on the make model and year of the caravan. I am not sure of how this possess works but the ford company says that they will fix the issues with the torque converter.

Filed Jan 16, 2018 · Transmission · 112,500 miles · ID

Just like with the 2004-2005 ford freestar recall in the year 2012 (recall number 11s25), our 2006 freestar suddenly lost power with no warning while we were accelerating with the transmission in drive. We were lucky enough to be on a side street with not much traffic and have enough speed to safely pull over, but we had no power in any gear we chose, as if the transmission was stuck in neutral. If we were going slower, had traffic behind us, or no safe place to pull over, we might have been rear-ended. The way the vehicle behaved, it seems to be the torque converter shaft and/or torque converter, just like the problem in the 2004-2005 freestar models which had the recall in the year 2012 (recall number 11s25).

Filed Jan 3, 2018 · Transmission · 100,000 miles · MI

Vehicle was once under recall for torque converter but actual problem is water seeping into the PCM. The vehicle suddenly has shifting problems, suddenly loses all power while driving, sometimes won't go into gear at all, and knocks and shudders very intensely while accelerating. The vehicle performs all these while driving or stationary on all streets at all speeds. The problem initially it intermittent and progressively gets worse.

Filed Jul 2, 2017 · Engine, Transmission · 92,500 miles · MA

Transmission won't go into reverse and sometimes not in any gear. Engine stops running on highway with no warning. Nearly had an accident, had to be towed.