2006 Ford Freestar power train problems
254 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2006 Ford Freestar — 71% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Feb 9, 2024
“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…”
filed Oct 12, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Damaged spark plug electrode/mil dtc p030x, rough idle, engine knock/ping on acceleration. *nj
07141 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 8, 2007
Power Train problems in other Freestar years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 Freestar | 37 | 58% |
| 2005 Freestar | 677 | 76% |
| 2004 Freestar | 851 | 69% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2006 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.