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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  Transmission for the 3rd time, 99,000 miles - 2004 Ford Freestar
  By haringbastos - April 11 - 10:51 pm

  I wish I never bought this van... Transmission failed 3 times!!!. Driving 65 miles per hour then all of a sudden fail. Always in the shop every month for something. Good looking van but it is actually junk and scary to use.

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  Waste of money - 2004 Ford Freestar
  By cwiley4l - June 2 - 6:16 am

  I will never buy another Ford. My transmission went out @ 76,000 miles. Cost almost 3K at the dealer to replace. My trac control light goes off and on at will. now I have a check engine light on.. God only knows what that is ... will find out today. Im so frustrated and for the actual cost of the van and to have all these repairs.. ridiculous. There should be a recall on the transmission. Oh and I need to mention.. when Im driving now, it sounds like whales singing. Im fed up.

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  Transmission Out at 97,000 miles - 2004 Ford Freestar
  By jayman1201 - December 13 - 12:23 pm

  Bought this thing in 06 with 67,000 miles on it. 1 year after purchase the AC went out. In 08 coming home from my sisters wedding in Canada, the transmission went out. Torque converter broke apart and screwed the Transmission. On 2nd one now and the 4th gear is shot in that. Worst vehicle ever. Ford should have had a recall notice on the transmission. Too common a problem not to address.

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  Multiple Problems - 2004 Ford Freestar
  By minivanmom - October 25 - 2:00 am

  Bought the 04 freestar used in Oct 09 with 54k miles. Within 3 weeks of having it, the traction control light went on -- it goes on and off at will, mostly it is on all the time. This last summer, the AC went out. Had to get a new AC compressor for $600 dollars ... it was changed and the AC only worked in the front of the van, just blew hot air in the back. Mechanic tried to find the problem and changed the orifice tube, which was full of debris ... still no ac in the back. He said that there is likely debris throughout the entire system and would need an entire overhaul to repair the ac in the back. This weekend the transmission failed and it will cost $2500 to repair. DO NOT BUY ONE

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  Water in trans twice - 2004 Ford Freestar
  By tiger - October 1 - 2:00 am

  Title says it all new tires at 22,000 miles water in trans at 28,000 miles ign coil out at 29,500 oh water in trans again at 34,850 miles now sitting there till I get 2800 bucks and Im on disability so 5 years I get it fixed bad on gas to hope another Katrina doesnt come

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  junk junk junk - 2004 Ford Freestar
  By HORRRIBLE FORRRD - August 27 - 8:58 pm

  We have had our van since 05. we have replaced transmission twice, rack, tires, brakes, now the passenger window motor is out which is the least of our problems, since our van will not go again, tranny shop apparently just doesnt want to deal with it, keep getting told to change this change that what a piece of crap. we are still making payments on it and havent been able to drive it since June with three kids and two jobs just to get by i have to drive my winter vehicle to make it work which is horrible on gas and who can AFFORD to keep replacing parts to get it right, everyone keeps saying its something else with tranny but dont have another 3000 to fix that again guess Im stuck

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  Transmission failure at 91,000 miles - 2004 Ford Freestar
  By maria - June 5 - 2:50 pm

  The car was fine, even my kids loved driving it but the transmission failed even with good maintenance. Im disappointed. Our temp gauge failed during the 2nd year of use.

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  If it blows up tomorrow I wont miss it! - 2004 Ford Freestar
  By alwayscrazy - May 28 - 4:00 pm

  Bought the van in 2004 since then you name it it has broke the 6 disk cd player (twice) window controls, seat belts, 3rd row bench, brakes, a/c, calipers, horn, passenger sliding door groans (had it in the shop numerous times), the sliding door locks dont always work (been fixed many times, wheel bearings, and much more. Warranty runs out soon dont know what we will do then. Will never buy a Ford again, the freestar has ruined it. Thanks Ford

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  Tranmission fail - TWICE and now acting - 2004 Ford Freestar
  By Dave T - April 19 - 11:11 pm

  I have had to put two transmissions in this vehicle. One at 40,000 then again at 79,000. Now the torque converter is screwing up again. The MPG is dismal. Contacted Ford and the operator could care less even when I told her I was done buying Ford. Oh yea, I owned a 1994 Windstar (same vehicle) that received a new trans[ at[ 45,000. Van rides nice when it rides. Buyer beware!

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  Bad Deal for Ford - 2004 Ford Freestar
  By kim - February 23 - 10:19 am

  When my husband first brought van we had problems with the a/c not cooling like it supposed to. Brought it back to the dealership about 3 times for the a/c until they finally fixed it. Then for some unknown rest one of my hoses had gotten a hole in it and thats when more problems started. I have changed the mass air sensor on it now my egr vale needs changing, my brakes needs changing it kills on me at a red light or stop signs it is jerking on me while I am driving. My engine light stays on and goes off when it is ready. I dont want no more minivan or vehicles from ford.