2004 Ford Freestar Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 1%of 1,227 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 57,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2004 Ford Freestar, 1% of the 1,227 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 57,000 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.
“Bought van in june 2007 nothing but problems since. Replaced battery within 2 months of purchase. Replace o2 sensors 3 times and need done again. Replaced transmission, radiator, EGR valve, brakes 4 times, tie rod 2 times, calibers 2 times, rotors 3 times, fuel line, you name it, we have had to fix it. Nothing but problems. We have spent close to 8k since feb 2008 on this vehicle and we can not get Ford to help us at all. Now the axles need replaced as well as sensors again. The dvd player quit working after 4 months, driver side heated seats quit working after 4 months. …”
NHTSA complaint #10322154, filed 2010-03, 102,000 miles“In nov, 2007 my 7 year old granddaughter started to exit the back passenger van door. The door opened and she was about half way out the door when it started to close on her. My husband had already got out of the van and was able to stop the door from closing on her. It did not automatically stop and go back on contact. Then in dec my sister-in-law was also starting to exit the van from the same door and the same thing happened to her. The door opened, hesitated and then started to close on her. On april 6, 2008 my 80+ mother opened the rear passenger van door and started to enter the van. …”
NHTSA complaint #10225562, filed 2008-04, 9,000 miles“2004 Ford windstar intermittent problem with driver's side passenger door automatic retraction feature. Automatic door will start to close or open when passengers are entering or exiting vehicle and will not retract. Once door open with-out warning while vehicle in motion.”
NHTSA complaint #10392691, filed 2011-03, 57,000 miles“Consumer complained about an automatic sliding door problem. Consumer contacted the dealership, who inspected the vehicle, and told consumer that the sensors for the door were operating properly. However, the passenger injured her shoulder and lower arm because the automatic sliding door did not retract when hitting an object.”
NHTSA complaint #10107032, filed 2005-01, 11,000 miles“The contact owns a 2004 Ford Freestar. The contact stated that the rear hatch door would not open manually. The hatch button that opened the door would only operate intermittently. A private mechanic diagnosed that the door locking devices needed to be replaced. There were no repairs completed on the vehicle. The manufacturer was contacted. The failure mileage was 100,000 and the current mileage was 110,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10587396, filed 2014-05, 100,000 milesLatches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 8 | 1% |
| 2004 | 14 | 1% |
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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