2005 Ford Freestar Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 1%of 886 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 110,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2005 Ford Freestar, 1% of the 886 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 110,000 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.
“I had a torque converter replaced 4 days ago on my van due to a recall and 4 days after repair my car shuts down in the middle of driving. Now the Ford dealer is telling me it has nothing to do with the torque converter which I find impossible since I haven't had any other issues before with my car just your basic brake repairs.”
NHTSA complaint #10481575, filed 2012-10, 56,000 miles“Problems with water getting in the ECM had 3 transmissions shop say my transmission needed rebuild so I had it rebuilt and it's still slipping between 30 and 40 MPH only other thing it can be is a wet ECM transmission shop can't figure it out cost me 1600 already and still slipping got to be the ECM. This needs to be a recall I was driving down the highway and the transmission just quit working shut it off then was working again has to kill someone before it's recalled.”
NHTSA complaint #10897286, filed 2016-08, 163,000 miles“While driving down the road, the van will suddenly die. All alarms, engine light, ABS, traction control. Will go off. Sudenly there is no power. Van will start right back up and drive again. This has been going on for over a year. I have had it at 7 different mechanics, including the Ford dealership where I purchased the vehicle. It has happened at all different speeds, 20-65, also happens if stalled at a stop light or drive-thru. Additionally, I can be driving at 25-35mph and the RPM's will shoot up to 7000 or fall all the way down like you are idleing. …”
NHTSA complaint #10702311, filed 2015-03, 100,000 miles“Van started acting like the key was being turned off and on. Misfire was so bad that van was like riding a bucking bronco. Pulled to the side several times as I thought we would not make it home. Got home from sunday diner and took to local dealer the next day on 6/20/11. Installed 1f1z 6b288 ba sensor. Back to dealer on 6/28/11. Installed 164r4901 foam strip along with sealant. Back to dealer on 7/5/11. Installed. Installed xl3z 9f472 aa sensor. To independant repair shop on 12/2/11. Installed yfiz-7h103aa sensor. Back to same repair shop. Installed 5f2z12a650 bc PCM module. …”
NHTSA complaint #10448589, filed 2012-02, 48,424 miles“The situation is very danger, the problem with the PCM issues, that share bad information with any other component in use, engine, transmission, lights, AC system, low battery or not turn on even with new battery, and the wires and connectors clean. The most dangerous is just stop running in middle of traffic, or some mechanic did not have idea about the problem, even the sarasota Ford mechanics. …”
NHTSA complaint #10547279, filed 2013-10, 112,000 milesElectronic stability control: other model years
Other parts of the 2005 Ford Freestar
677 complaintsElectrical system
85 complaintsEngine
53 complaintsVehicle speed control
39 complaintsEngine cooling
35 complaintsBody and structure
33 complaintsBrakes
28 complaintsSeats
20 complaintsSteering
19 complaintsFuel system
13 complaintsOther or unknown
12 complaintsSuspension
10 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Ford Freestar
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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