2004 Ford Freestar Recalls, Complaints & Specs
4 safety recalls list the 2004 Ford Freestar, and owners have filed 1,227 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
4 safety recalls for the 2004 Ford Freestar
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Seats
Ford is recalling certain model year 2004-2007 Freestar and Mercury Monterey vehicles manufactured from March 24, 2003, through November 7, 2006, equipped with a third row seat and originally sold in, or currently registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota,…
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will install new third row seat latch striker mounting brackets, free of charge. The recall began on March 28, 2013. Owners may contact Ford Motor Company Customer Relationship…
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Automatic transmission (power train) and torque converter (power train)
Ford is recalling certain model year 2004 and 2005 ford freestar and mercury monterey vehicles. The torque converter output shaft may fail.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the torque converter free of charge. The safety recall began on august 9, 2012. Owners may contact the ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332.
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Hub (wheels)
Certain minivans may have been produced with front wheel hub assemblies that were not heat treated correctly. This condition may lead to the development of small cracks in the hub.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the front hub, rotors, and wheel bearings. The recall began september 20, 2004. Owners should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.
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Hose, piping, and connections (steering)
On certain minivans, the power steering low-pressure line may not be fully seated at the rack and pinion steering gear.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the power steering low-pressure line to ensure that it is seated properly at the rack and pinion steering gear. Owner notification began november 10, 2003. Owners should contact ford at…
1,227 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2004 Ford Freestar have filed 1,227 complaints with NHTSA; 16 describe a crash and 14 describe a fire. Reports cite 21 injuries and 1 death. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 91,318 miles. Complaints peaked in 2010 with 193 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 11, 2025 · Power train
“Flashing! With gear around it and car will not operate correctly i.e. no power very slow acceleration and lacking ability to change gears.”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 7, 2025 · Power train
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2004 Ford Freestar (Freestar Cargo Van FWD, Freestar Wagon FWD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 17–18 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 15 / 21 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Minivan - 2WD |
| Engine | 6 cyl, 3.9/4.2 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd |
Compare Ford Freestar model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Ford Freestar model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 Ford Freestar | 4 | 1,227 |
| 2005 Ford Freestar | 3 | 886 |
| 2006 Ford Freestar | 2 | 356 |
| 2007 Ford Freestar | 1 | 64 |
Checking a specific 2004 Ford Freestar
How do I know if my 2004 Ford Freestar has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 4 campaigns currently list the 2004 Ford Freestar; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Ford dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 03V457000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Ford models
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- Taurus18,159 complaints
- Windstar14,158 complaints
- Edge14,065 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.