KnownCarProblemsFord Freestar Problems by Year
Owners have filed 2,533 complaints with NHTSA about the Ford Freestar since the 2000 model year. The years with the most are 2004, 2005, 2006. The most common problem overall: transmission.
Counts are not adjusted for sales: popular years collect more complaints, and recent years have had less time to.
Ford Freestar problems by model year
| Year | Complaints | Top problem | Recalls | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 Freestar | 64 | Transmission | 1 | 2 |
| 2006 Freestar | 356 | Transmission | 2 | 3 |
| 2005 Freestar | 886 | Transmission | 3 | 8 |
| 2004 Freestar | 1,227 | Transmission | 4 | 16 |
10 recalls in total across these years. Years with fewer than 25 complaints have no separate page.
Questions about the Ford Freestar
- What years of the Ford Freestar have the most problems?
- By owner complaints to NHTSA: 2004 (1,227), 2005 (886), 2006 (356).
- What is the most common problem with the Ford Freestar?
- Across all model years, owners complain most about the transmission (1,819), engine (254), electrical (248).
- Which Ford Freestar years have the fewest complaints?
- Among model years at least four years old: 2007 (64), 2006 (356), 2005 (886). Fewer complaints can also mean fewer cars sold, so compare with sales before you decide.