Ford Freestar recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 5 recalls and 2,533 owner complaints for the Ford Freestar (model years 2004–2007). The most reported problem area is power train (1,819 complaints), followed by electrical system (248 complaints). The 2004 model year has the most recalls (4).
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2004 (1,227), 2005 (886) and 2006 (356). Among model years at least two years old, the 2007 has the fewest complaints on file (64).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Ford Freestar model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power train | 1,819 | 4 of 4 | |
| Electrical system | 248 | 4 of 4 | |
| Engine | 157 | 4 of 4 | |
| Structure | 131 | 3 of 4 | |
| Seats | 121 | 4 of 4 |
All 5 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13V081000 | Mar 7, 2013 | Seats | 2004–2007 | 196,667 |
| 12V006000 | Jan 9, 2012 | Power train: automatic transmission | 2004–2005 | 206,452 |
| 06V069000 | Mar 9, 2006 | Structure: body, hatchback/liftgate | 2005–2006 | 12,728 |
| 04V446000 | Sep 13, 2004 | Wheels: hub | 2004 | 34,013 |
| 03V457000 | Nov 6, 2003 | Steering: hydraulic power assist, hose, piping, and connections | 2004 | 23,996 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 29 complaints and a fire in 21 complaints; 41 people injured and 1 death are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.