NHTSA Data Explorer

Ford Freestar

Data refreshed May 30, 2026

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Complaints

2,532

Active records

Recalls

7

Active records

TSBs

73

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

1

Injuries

41

Crashes

29

Fires

21

Top reported issues — Ford Freestar

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Operating state

1,089

Performance issue

990

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

915

Condition issue

596

Engine behavior

464

Reporting mechanism

207

Noise

188

Vibration/harshness

146

Fluid issue

123

Access/entry issue

75

Electrical issue

65

Starting behavior

64

Driver assistance issue

63

Braking behavior

55

Thermal issue

48

Powering on/off behavior

47

Safety restraint issue

46

Steering behavior

46

Recent change

39

Infotainment behavior

21

Lighting behavior

20

Safety restraint behavior

14

HVAC behavior

10

Wiper/washer behavior

9

Smell

8

Ride/handling behavior

5

Electrified system issue

1

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2006 FORD FREESTAR

Filed Mar 17, 2026


I purchased a 2006 Ford Freestyle which currently has an open safety recall for 3rd Row Seat Latch Striker Corrosion Repair. I took the vehicle to a Ford dealership to have the recall repaired. The dealership confirmed the recall but days later informed me that the necessary parts are no longer available and that they are unable to complete the repair. This creates a serious safety concern because the recall involves corrosion of the 3rd row seat latch striker, which can affect proper seat…

2005 FORD FREESTAR

Filed Jul 17, 2025


The contact owns a 2005 Ford Freestar. The contact stated that the third-row seat attachments were rusted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V081000 (Seats); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately…

2004 FORD FREESTAR

Filed Jul 11, 2025


The contact owns a 2004 Ford Freestar. The contact stated while driving at approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle stalled. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the residence. An independent mechanic diagnosed that the torque converter and the transmission needed to be replaced. The contact related the failure to an unknown NHTSA Campaign Number; however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure…

2004 FORD FREESTAR

Filed Jul 7, 2025


Flashing! With gear around it and car will not operate correctly i.e. no power very slow acceleration and lacking ability to change gears.

2005 FORD FREESTAR

Filed May 12, 2025


The contact owns a 2005 Ford Freestar. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission seized and remained in neutral. The vehicle jerked and shortly returned to normal functionality; however, the failure persisted. The contact stated that the gear shifter light was illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure became a recurring failure, and the contact…

2006 FORD FREESTAR

Filed Feb 27, 2025


Fire

The alternator caught on fire and burned alternator wring harness.

2006 FORD FREESTAR

Filed Feb 18, 2025


The contact owns a 2006 Ford Freestar. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the speedometer failed to function as intended. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

2005 FORD FREESTAR

Filed Oct 17, 2024


The contact owns a 2005 Ford Freestar. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed, however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The contact stated that the vehicle stopped in the middle of the street, however the engine was still on. The contact stated that the gear shifter did not function as intended. The contact stated that the gear shifter did not shift. The contact was able to coast the vehicle to the shoulder of the road. …

2007 FORD FREESTAR

Filed Sep 23, 2024


The contact owns a 2007 Ford Freestar. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V081000 (Seats); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. The VIN was unavailable.

2004 FORD FREESTAR

Filed Aug 27, 2024


I have a 2004 Ford freestar van and I was driving down the road and I went to pass another vehicle and I push the gas and I heard some crunchy noise is and then nothing no power at all no gears nothing I was dead in the water so I had to get out of the van and push it to the side of the road didn't have reverse didn't have drive didn't have third second or first no gears at all the transmission failed me I could have been in a very bad accident and hurt it just came out of nowhere there was no…

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