Overview & Reviews

The Freestar is an all-new minivan that replaces Ford's aged Windstar. Recognizing the increased competition in this segment, the company has incorporated must-haves like a fold-flat third-row seat, rear DVD entertainment system and a power liftgate, while adding new items like side curtain airbags that cover all three rows of seating and an available large-displacement V6 for hauling heavy loads.

• Plenty of safety and convenience features, sharp interior design, torquey V6 engines.

• Unimpressive fuel economy numbers, less horsepower than top competitors.

User Reviews:

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  Freestar SES - 2004 Ford Freestar
  By George E. - March 22 - 10:00 am

  Not a van person but I love the Freestar. I compared it to Honda and Toyota minivans and more bang for the buck. Test drove a SES with 16 inch wheels on the highway with wind gusts to 70 mph and very stable. Ordered the SES with 17 inch wheels and stability is even better. Love the room, safety features, acceleration, looks and the quiet ride.

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  Great Value - 2004 Ford Freestar
  By DJ - March 16 - 10:33 am

  Just replaced my old Windstar and this van is terrific. It does everything better. It only has a couple thousand miles but I could not happier, the value was incredible. I got a loaded vehicle for about $22 K. So far I have not had any issues and would recommend this van.

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  Ford Freestar, great value, - 2004 Ford Freestar
  By ben - March 6 - 4:57 pm

  If youre looking for a van to buy and keep, not trade in a lot, buy the Freestar and buy an extended warranty. I have a 1998 Windstar and the Ford service centers are really number 1. When youre on the road and you need service or something happens, youre in good hands. The van is great.

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  I have a Lemon! Do you? - 2004 Ford Freestar
  By Rockn Ark - February 26 - 7:08 pm

  I purchased my 2004 Freestar Limited after an accident ruined my mint condition 94 Aerostar from the rear. As of 02/01/05 the dealership has replaced the CV joint twice(1st one fell out at the dealership 2nd one was found to be defective by my husband). It took 14 days to repair it the 1st time (going on their lot and taking one from a 2005). On Monday it will have been at the dealership for 8 days because the right passenger tire must be replaced due to vibration while driving at 45mph. I have owned this car for 57 days and it has been at the dealership for 22 days of this month. I call this a LEMON!

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  Should Have Kept the Windstar - 2004 Ford Freestar
  By RB - February 21 - 5:00 am

  They should have made continual improvements to the Windstar and not taken away the basic and great features of it to upgrade a few others and call it a Freestar. I like the 4 wheel disc brakes, and side airbag upgrades. However, I do not like the cheap looking interior, no fog lamps, no rims (on same model), and NO center console.

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  First Time Ford Owner. - 2004 Ford Freestar
  By The Five Farrells - February 20 - 5:19 am

  Main reason I wanted to purchase this was its stylish body look, and the feel I got when I was sitting behind the wheel.Totally feel at ease when the wife and kids are doing their thing (school, sports, errands, etc.). I am confident in their safety, and confident that the vehicle will perform as directed in the brochures we read. Ford did a quality job with the redesign because we are going to stay in the Ford Family of Freestar. Look for the five Farrells in 2006 when we will be ready to trade up to a newer version.I am impatient to wait...and confident you will continue to compete with the foreign vehicles on the market.

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  Dont go there - 2004 Ford Freestar
  By FordMan - January 6 - 7:13 pm

  After approximately one year of ownership and 8+ visits back for various repairs I call it a Lemon. The dealer calls it normal for a Ford Freestar. In fact the Service Manager had one for a Demo and turned it back in because of problems. Im a Ford man and have owned them since my first one in 1974. This vehicle has shaken my confidence in Ford. Ford had a silent recall on the front brakes of the vehicle. You get a high pitch squeal and after taking it in twice the dealer admitted that the calipers and their brackets had to be replaced. I own a 2000 Mustang with 40K+ miles it doesnt have any rattles and has never been into the dealer for anything. Dont buy a Freestar.

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  freestar - 2004 Ford Freestar
  By BOBR - January 6 - 2:00 am

  Nice vehicle for a first time buyer of van and ford product

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  almost a 9 - 2004 Ford Freestar
  By Pinky98 - November 17 - 7:19 pm

  First tank of gas got me 19city miles Second, 24 highway miles Third, 23 highway & city Buying a 2004 this late in the season (October) got me over $11,000 off sticker price. Right now I only have 650 miles. I would suggest the $130. for the center console. Its a great storage space.

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  2nd van in 5 months - 2004 Ford Freestar
  By Bob Folger - November 15 - 12:03 pm

  I have three young kids and rely heavily on the automatic doors and the seating for my kids to be able to get in and out of. The first two months of ownership we had repeated automatic door issues! It would open on its own, or not close when the button was pushed etc... The electronics on this vehicle I beleive are poor! The couple of months our van was in the shop more than at our house. Finally Ford broke down and gave us another van! I am writing this review because the problem just started again on the other psgr. door. We are on our way in to get a loaner. I am very surprised to see the high reviews of others but encouraged that maybe the two lemons that I got are just a fluke.