2004 Ford Freestyle Problems
- Complaints
- 12filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 108,000miles, 11 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2004 Ford Freestyle (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 12 consumer complaints for the 2004 Ford Freestyle. The part named most often is transmission and drivetrain, with 6 complaints (50% of the total), followed by engine (3) and electrical system (1). 11 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 108,000 miles. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Engine3 25%
- Electrical system1 8.3%
- Other or unknown1 8.3%
- Steering1 8.3%
- Body and structure1 8.3%
- Wheels1 8.3%
Example complaints
Transmission and drivetrain: “I received a recall notice for the torque converter on my vehicle. I took it to the dealer for replacement of the torque converter on august, 22, 2012. I never had a problem with the vehicle before but when I brought it home I began to notice a bump when I put it in drive. I thought this might smooth out over time. Three months later I noticed a shudder at fifty five miles per hour and the tachometer would rise about two hundred rpms. …”
NHTSA complaint #10542747, filed 2013-09, 110,824 milesEngine: “My car says engine malfunction and wont go over 25 MPH. I also have an awd malfunction problem that we have tried to fix and doesn't seem like we can. I'm trying to wait until tax time to trade in but don't know how to get my kids from point a to b in the meantime. Mechanic tells me to get it scanned for $70. I cant afford that bs trying to raise 3 kids with another on the way.”
NHTSA complaint #11015745, filed 2017-08, 220,000 milesElectrical system: “The contact owns a 2004 Ford Freestyle. While driving at 45 MPH, the vehicle lost power and stalled. The vehicle was able to be restarted. The vehicle was driven to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The dealer stated that the electronic throttle body sensor failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 113,000. Updated 8/6/15 updated 10/26/2017”
NHTSA complaint #10726288, filed 2015-06, 113,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
0% of the 11 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 96,000 and 126,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2004 Ford Freestyle in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 2004 Ford Freestyle.
Other model years of the Ford Freestyle
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 893 | 69,150 | 0 | — | 20 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2006 | 1,300 | 75,000 | 1 | — | 20 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2005 | 1,459 | 77,721 | 2 | — | 20 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2004 | 12 | 108,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Ford Freestyle model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2004 Ford Freestyle have?
NHTSA recorded 12 consumer complaints for the 2004 Ford Freestyle as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2004 Ford Freestyle is reported most often?
Transmission and drivetrain is named most often, in 6 complaints (50% of the total), followed by engine with 3.
Has the 2004 Ford Freestyle been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2004 Ford Freestyle reported?
Among the 11 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 108,000 miles and the middle half falls between 96,000 and 126,000 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.