2004 Ford Freestar engine problems
69 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2004 Ford Freestar — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I have a 2004 Ford freestar van and I was driving down the road and I went to pass another vehicle and I push the gas and I heard some crunchy noise is and then nothing no power at all no gears nothing I was dead in the water so I had to get out of the van and push it to the side of the road didn't…”
filed Aug 27, 2024
“Conducía mi vehículo y la trasmisión quedó en neutro en una entrada y no pude estacionarme Y no volvió arrancar Solo coje la reversa I was driving my vehicle and the transmission was neutral in a driveway and I couldn't park And did not start again Just take the reverse”
filed Feb 16, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a…
SSM 46085 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 21, 2016Advanced traction control system - short duration activation. *kb
071011 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 25, 2007
Engine problems in other Freestar years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 Freestar | 4 | 6% |
| 2006 Freestar | 31 | 9% |
| 2005 Freestar | 53 | 6% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2004 Ford Freestar
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.