2004 Ford Freestyle Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 2004 Ford Freestyle, and owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 2004 Ford Freestyle. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2004 Ford Freestyle have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 119,954 miles. Complaints peaked in 2013 with 5 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 16, 2017 · Engine
“When turning the wheel feels very heavy, and feels like the steering won't easily turn back .like its dragging. When i am turning on a curve it feels like it the power steering is not working.”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 23, 2017 · Steering
Compare Ford Freestyle model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Ford Freestyle model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 Ford Freestyle | 0 | 1 |
| 2004 Ford Freestyle | 0 | 12 |
| 2005 Ford Freestyle | 2 | 1,459 |
| 2006 Ford Freestyle | 1 | 1,300 |
| 2007 Ford Freestyle | 0 | 893 |
Checking a specific 2004 Ford Freestyle
How do I know if my 2004 Ford Freestyle 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.
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.
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
- F-15037,961 complaints
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- Escape27,430 complaints
- Fusion22,405 complaints
- Focus22,096 complaints
- 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.