2004 Ford Freestar Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 1%of 1,227 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 47,278miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the equipment of the 2004 Ford Freestar, 1% of the 1,227 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 47,278 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“2004 Ford Freestar. Consumer states vehicles drives rough, stating vehicle accelerates and decelerates on its own the consumer stated the vehicle would slow down and then speed up with rapid jerking. The consumer had the EGR replaced at a cost of $289.97. Also, the air conditioner compressor, ignition coil and main computer had to be replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10448728, filed 2012-02, 47,278 miles“Experienced a very loud squealing noise that appeared to be coming from the front wheels - this usually occurred at speeds >60 MPH. When the steering wheel was turned slightly to the right, the noise would cease. When the wheels were straightened again, the noise would continue. Took the vehicle to the dealer with no issues found. I had suggested at that time that the problem appeared to be front wheel bearing related or something of that nature - no issues found with the vehicle at that time. The problem continued. …”
NHTSA complaint #10153621, filed 2006-03, 13,000 miles“The factory installed jack broke at the hinges, and my vehicle fell on my father. Updated 07/02/12 the consumer stated when the jack failed, it bent outward at the hinges. Updated 07/05/12”
NHTSA complaint #10247506, filed 2008-11“This is a general compliant about my 2004 Ford Freestar. The problems started almost immediately after driving the car away from the dealer. 1. I was at a stop light and the rubber cover fell off of the brake pedal. 2. The next thing was the keyless remote worked about 50% of the time to open the passenger doors. 3. Then after about the first 500 miles of driving, the steering wheel oscillated in my hands when coming to a stop. 4. Also when driving there were several annoying sounds. …”
NHTSA complaint #10155873, filed 2006-04“When using the headliner-mounted dvd system screen, visibility through the rear view mirror is completely obscured. When reported to Ford as a major safety issue, I was told via my dealer that the Ford engineers said to use my side view mirrors. This seems highly inadequate when the van is sold based on its enhanced safety features. This was not an issue with the windstar, and in my opinion, is a major design flaw that will cause accidents due to inadequate visibility.”
NHTSA complaint #10072374, filed 2004-05Related service bulletins
- 10058103Sep 9, 2014Ford/mercury: safety recall regarding sheet metal support for folding 3rd row seat latch strikers can experience corrosion and will compromise mounting point causing seat to…
- 10056468Aug 11, 2014Ford/mercury: sheet metal supporting folding 3rd row seat latch strikers will experience corrosion and compromise mounting point for forward portion of 3rd row seat, if vehicle…
- 10019067Jan 1, 2006Rear climate control noises - service tip.
Equipment: other model years
Other parts of the 2004 Ford Freestar
851 complaintsElectrical system
118 complaintsBody and structure
94 complaintsSeats
86 complaintsEngine
69 complaintsBrakes
59 complaintsEngine cooling
49 complaintsVehicle speed control
33 complaintsOther or unknown
29 complaintsSteering
27 complaintsSuspension
25 complaintsWheels
25 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Ford Freestar
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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