Ford Freestar problems and recalls by year
1,306 owner complaints since 2005, most for the 2005 (886); 3 recalls, 7 investigations.
By model year
Years with 100+ complaints
2006 Freestar: 356 complaints
3 crashes, 4 fires, 1 injury · 13V081000, 06V069000
| Component | Complaints | Median miles |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 207 | 100,000 |
| Electrical system | 38 | 91,000 |
| Power train › Automatic transmission | 38 | 75,000 |
| Engine | 31 | 109,121 |
| Vehicle speed control | 17 | 96,340 |
| Unknown or other | 13 | 90,000 |
| Power train › Automatic transmission › Torque converter | 12 | 96,000 |
| Seats | 12 | 154,000 |
2005 Freestar: 886 complaints
8 crashes, 2 fires, 18 injuries · 13V081000, 12V006000, 06V069000
| Component | Complaints | Median miles |
|---|---|---|
| Power train › Automatic transmission | 376 | 74,912 |
| Power train | 265 | 102,000 |
| Electrical system | 84 | 97,950 |
| Engine | 53 | 112,000 |
| Vehicle speed control | 38 | 104,000 |
| Power train › Automatic transmission › Torque converter | 36 | 73,017 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 28 | 95,781 |
| Seats | 18 | 152,500 |
3 recall campaigns since 2005
March 7, 2013 · 13V081000 · 2005–2007 · Seats
The third row stowable seat can experience corrosion and structural degradation at the seat anchor mechanism mounted to the rear wheel wells.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will install new third row seat latch striker mounting brackets, free of charge.
January 9, 2012 · 12V006000 · 2005 · Power train › Automatic transmission; Power train › Automatic transmission › Torque converter
THE TORQUE CONVERTER OUTPUT SHAFT MAY FAIL.
Remedy: FORD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TORQUE CONVERTER FREE OF CHARGE.
March 9, 2006 · 06V069000 · 2005–2006 · Structure › Body › Hatchback/liftgate
ON CERTAIN VANS EQUIPPED WITH THE POWER LIFTGATE OPTION, THE POWER LIFTGATE MOTOR AUTOMATICALLY DISENGAGES AFTER THE LIFTGATE IS POWERED OPEN.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE POWER LIFTGATE MODULE TO REDUCE THE LIKELIHOOD THAT THE LIFTGATE COULD FALL FREE OF CHARGE.
Defect investigations
0 of 7 open.
| Investigation | Years | Opened | Subject | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQ12010 | 2005–2006 | September 28, 2012 | Stabilus Rear Liftgate Struts Failing | Closed |
| EA12003 | 2005–2007 | April 23, 2012 | Corrosion of Third-Row Seat Attachment | Closed |
| PE11033 | 2005 | September 13, 2011 | Service Jack Failure | Closed |
| PE10033 | 2005–2007 | August 23, 2010 | Engine Stalling | Closed |
| EA09016 | 2005 | November 10, 2009 | Transmission Torque Converter Failure | Closed |
| PE09033 | 2005 | July 15, 2009 | TORQUE CONVERTER OUTPUT SHAFT FAILURE | Closed |
| PE08060 | 2007 | October 14, 2008 | TIRE VALVE CRACKING | Closed |
Complaints are unverified owner reports, and a recall names a model year, not a car: for one car, decode its VIN here or look it up at NHTSA. Ford models.
Data: NHTSA, October 17, 2026.