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Exterior lightingPart report

2004 Ford Freestar Exterior lighting Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
0%of 1,227 total for the year
Median mileage
45,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2004 Ford Freestar, 0% of the 1,227 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 45,000 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.

“Like many others who have complained about electrical problems on the Ford Freestar, I have to add my complaint regarding my 2004 Ford Freestar. First of all, when I bought my van used about 4 years ago, I did research on it, and learned about the issue of water getting into the PCM. So I took the van to a Ford dealership - campbell Ford in niles michigan - and one of their mechanics dried and sealed the PCM, along with the area at the base of the windshield that is prone to leak. That was two years ago (this van also had the torque converter work done by the previous owner). …”

NHTSA complaint #11032715, filed 2017-10, 135,000 miles

“2004 Ford Freestar now.miles 59000 problems started around 45.000 miles started in 2007 with battery dead if car stat a month startted in 2008 right and left low and high beam. Head lamp connector keep melting/ burning up the ground wire transmission making clicking noise in forward and reverse transmission fluid is dark brown door lock dont always unlock or lock on side door left and right side wing windows in back open. But dont close on left and right problems all happen. If ststionary or in motion city street or highway I have. Take picks later .not by the car at the moment .”

NHTSA complaint #11270352, filed 2019-10, 45,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2004 Ford Freestar. The contact started the ignition and placed the gear shifter into drive. The engine began to rev and the transmission immediately locked up. The contact had to make several attempts before the vehicle would operate. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician repaired the vehicle. In addition, the rear brake assembly failed, which was not covered under the warranty. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for repairs. …”

NHTSA complaint #10255070, filed 2009-01, 250 miles

Exterior lighting: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200621%
200530%
200430%

Other parts of the 2004 Ford Freestar

Transmission and drivetrain
851 complaints
Electrical system
118 complaints
Body and structure
94 complaints
Seats
86 complaints
Engine
69 complaints
Brakes
59 complaints
Engine cooling
49 complaints
Vehicle speed control
33 complaints
Other or unknown
29 complaints
Steering
27 complaints
Suspension
25 complaints
Wheels
25 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2004 Ford Freestar

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology