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Electrical systemPart report

2005 Ford Freestar Electrical system Problems

Complaints
85about this part
Share
10%of 886 total for the year
Median mileage
97,975miles
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 85 complaints about the electrical system of the 2005 Ford Freestar, 10% of the 886 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 97,975 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Drove the vehicle 1 mile to kids school on the way back it lost power , wouldn't accelerate .. The #40 fuse was blown and every time I replace it as soon as I turn the key on it blows again. Can't drive it and just seems like electrical problems keep occurring with it last time was water in the PCM causing other issues, may be the PCM again I don't know but these free stars are bad for this evidently. . Bad design and definitely bad for business..”

NHTSA complaint #10760191, filed 2015-08, 154,195 miles

“For a few years now various electrical thing have been going on my mini van. The screen that shows mileage, etc. Has a short and can only be seen when it's really dark out at night. Awhile later, as I was driving, my cruise control gave out and no longer works. Now the light for my clock and the screen that tells cardinal directions and the temp outside is dead. I am concerned that this electrical issue could be dangerous. I didn't know about this website to report it till now.”

NHTSA complaint #10748042, filed 2015-08, 180,000 miles

“This information is a collection of incidents that ultimately fit together. I have notice that the floor board of my van was wet. Since I have 3 kids I just shrugged it off. This past week I notice the floor mats weren't wet only the carpet beneath it was soaked. My kids don't spill just under the mats. The water must be entering from the outside in. The van was acting weird on and off -no check engine light until it started happen more frequently. …”

NHTSA complaint #10490673, filed 2013-01, 68,000 miles

“An incident from about a month ago: after traveling on the freeway and coming to a stop at a red light at the off ramp at 2am, my car began to sputter and rev. I proceeded to the next red light where my car shut off. Every time I started it, it would shut off right away. I drive for a taxi service and luckily I did not have passengers in the car with me at the time. I called a family member to come look and help. He ended up pushing my car with his into a nearby parking lot. After some investigation, I concluded it was the PCM. …”

NHTSA complaint #10864384, filed 2016-05, 180,000 miles

“On christmas eve 2014 I got into my recently purchased 2005 Ford Freestar minivan to run a short errand. After starting my Freestar I put it in reverse but the vehicle would not move. I tried all the forward gears with the same result, the vehicle would not move. The engine RPM's would go up but no movement. I turned the vehicle engine off and on several time with the same results each time. I had to wait till the day after christmas to contact my local Ford dealership service department and describe my problem. …”

NHTSA complaint #10669650, filed 2015-01, 16,953 miles

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Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200758%
20064011%
20058510%
200411810%

Other parts of the 2005 Ford Freestar

Transmission and drivetrain
677 complaints
Engine
53 complaints
Vehicle speed control
39 complaints
Engine cooling
35 complaints
Body and structure
33 complaints
Brakes
28 complaints
Seats
20 complaints
Steering
19 complaints
Fuel system
13 complaints
Other or unknown
12 complaints
Suspension
10 complaints
Electronic stability control
9 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2005 Ford Freestar

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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