2006 FORD Freestar

water in transmission fluid,milky beige color

Transmission replaced in 2011 and failed again in 2017. Appears to only last 5 years.

transmission breakdown. The Freestar-famous error.

Transmission failure while driving, Total Failure. suspect torque convertor,.Vehicle died while driving in HOV lanes in Houston Texas. 1500 miles from home.

My transmission went out on me yesterday while driving down the street. Recalls have been made on the 2004 and 2005 models of the free star for faulty transmissions but not for 2006?? I contacted FORD who said they will be forwarding my complaint onto engineering department for review,if they do something to help me I will get a letter if not I will hear nothing from them. There are several complaints online about this problem and consumers are expected to pay out 5000.00 for repairs for something FORD is aware of but is picking and choosing who to help??? Something is very wrong with this business ethic. I paid $21,000.00 for the van, FORD got their money and screwed me. If they had not helped other owners of previous years I may not be this upset but then again when you lose your way to work in these difficult economic times upset is putting it mildly.

Transmission failed without warning on major street. I had three children in vehicle but was lucky to coast to a stop with no accident. Had to let car roll backward and steer to side of the road 50 yds away to get out of traffic. Towed to Ford dealer that can’t look at it for 4 days.

Vehicle stopped moving forward with no warning. On an off ramp on a curve in the dark. Same issue as the 04 and 05 Freestar. Ford refused to pay. Now out the money on a REBUILT transmission.

While driving in interstate traffic 100 miles from home with my husband and young children, the engine suddenly revved and then I lost all propulsion. I was able to coast past a bridge to the shoulder, while 18-wheelers barreled down and narrowly missed us. Once the van was stopped, it would not move forward or backward. We were towed back to the nearest Ford dealership, rented a van to get home, and after they examined our van we were told it is the torque converter. Originally they hoped to have the part by the next day and have it ready for us soon after. Now, though, 6 days after the incident, we were told that this is the part Ford is recalling in the ’04 and ’05 Freestars and they don’t know how long until they will get the part for us. Let me clarify at this point that our complaint is not at all with the Ford dealership that is repairing our vehicle. Having said that, first, why is the 2006 Freestar not included in this recall as it also has the AX4N transmission? Ford marketed this vehicle as family vehicle–shouldn’t they honor that by replacing this part on all Freestars? When I called Ford about this matter, I was appalled by the automated message claiming this is not a safety issue since the vehicle can be coasted to safety. In reality, coasting to safety in the middle of interstate traffic is very scary, and so is sitting on the shoulder shuddering each time a big rig passes, unable to move over any farther. The email response I received from Ford about my concerns stated that the cust. service rep. who responded understood how I felt. I highly doubt that. Also, for those of us waiting for a new torque converter, we cannot put life on hold indefinitely. I am the mom in a busy family, and we need our van. And will the new torque converter I get on my 2006 Freestar when it comes in be an improved one or another one like the one I had, which is under recall for 2004 and 2005 models?

RAINWATER GOES DOWN A COWL INTO TRANSMISSION FLUID AND TRANSMISSION. FORD HAS A TSB ON THIS BUT THEY WILL NOT COVER THE REPAIR BILLS ON IT?

Middle/Back blower not working. told tat there is a loose wire but keeps happening.
cracked ignition coil causing water to enter/causing engine to misfire
power lock on driver side sliding door/doesn’t unlock each time
transmission failure while driving

While my husband was driving our Ford Freestar 2006 on 12/12/09 Saturday morning on the highway, the Ford Freestar lost all power. He was driving aprox. 40-45 mph, he went to accerate, and there was no power, the engines rpm went up, but absolutely no power, this was an extremely dangerous situation!!! On a highway and have this happen. He coasted over to the side of the road but couldn’t get completely off. He had the car towed to a local garage. The mechanic mentioned transmission. We should know more tomorrow on Tuesday. Thank God, my children weren’t in the car. After doing some research it appears the thousands of Ford Freestar owners have also experienced this extremely dangerous situation too. Thousand are calling for a recall as well as myself. Please RECALL THIS FORD WINDSTAR!!!!! This van was marketed, sold and resold to families!!!!! It is unethical to allow anyone to drive this family van, let alone allowing children to ride in what appears to be a death trap!!!! I am in the process of having my FORD FREESTAR evaluated, and I will have a better idea of the damage and cost to repair. At this point, my husband and I have payments on this vehicle, and we cannot afford to get it fixed. I have also learned that if the van requires a new transmission, the transmission will most likely go out again and at anytime. For this reason, I feel that this car is unsafe for my children and husband, not forgetting myself!!!! Please contact me for additional information, feel free to inspect my FORD FREESTAR at anytime. Thank you and I am looking forward to hearing back from you.

While driving the vehicle it just coasted to a stop in the middle of the road (an unlit one with only ditches on the sides around 9 p.m. and raining) while I was still pushing on the accelerator. None of the moving gears would re-engage: any of the drives or reverse. Turning the vehicle on and off also did not help the gears work. Ended up pushing it down the road into a driveway to wait for a tow truck. Had it taken to the Ford dealer where the vehicle was purchased. The problem was diagnosed as the torque converter – to quote Pundmann Ford, "diag removed trans assy replaced torque convertor O/D drum forward clutch and O/D band all pistons and seals roadtest". I was by myself and this was just so frightening being stuck in the middle of a road on dark street in the rain. Thank goodness it was not a busy time on this street.

Mom was driving on the highway when all of a sudden the transmission slipped, she was on the second lane so their is cars going by at 60 miles plus on the sides, the van came to a slow stop and with cars barely missing us and causing a horrible accident. we finally had a tow truck driver that is a friend of mine come to our rescue. mom is scared to get on the highway ever since. i got on the internet that same day and found out ford recalled the torque converter on the 2004 and 2005 ford freestar but that same woman torque converter used on the 2006 model was not , the same one me and my mom were not only us but other drivers could have been seriously hurt or worse. and if i may say the van only has 77,000 miles on it. and i've seen many many complains online about this issue with the same 2006 model with different owners, please help make this right. *tr

My 2006 ford free star stopped on the road yesterday morning. the engine remained running but the van would not move at all. no way to change gears.ford refuses to do a recall on 2006 year models but did so for 2004-2005 models with the same problem.

Torque converter failure without warning. i was driving northbound on interstate 380 on 10/6/2016 at roughly 70 mph in the left lane of traffic. i was not using the cruise control. suddenly (around mile marker 13-14), the engine revved very high and the van decelerated. i was traveling up a hill and was dangerously decelerating in the left lane of the interstate. i managed to get over to the side of the road (cutting off a semi-truck) with absolutely no propulsion. it felt as though the engine was not connected with the drive wheels. there was no warning this was going to happen, the van just suddenly started decelerating rapidly on the interstate. i noticed quickly because the engine revved up when the transmission let go. i had the van towed to the local ford dealership, where i left it for them to review the issue. the service person at the dealership called me back the next day and informed me that the torque converter had failed completely. i asked them if there was a recall involved with this component. they informed me that the 2006 ford freestar transmission was not included in the freestar transmission recall. i looked it up on the nhtsa website and confirmed that my vehicle's transmission had not been recalled. the vehicle has roughly 98,000 miles on it, although it is a 2006 model. it appears to have the same problem as the 2005 models. the repair cost is roughly $1,400.

My radio goes off by itself, and all light flicker even when driving of a night. it is now making a sound like tight belts...but does not appear to have any ready to break. ford you really messed up on this one! i no longer like having a ford car! i have had 3 different alternators on the car and it has not helped! *tr

The transmission and acceleration fail to respond on a ramp to the highway. switching manually to 1 or 3 won't make a difference. if i go to neutral when it still rolling the gas pedal works. on the other gears it stays at about 60kph, 2000 rpm. i can't gain any speed to merge to the highway, so i have to go to the shoulder, turn on hazard lights, turn off engine, wait a moment and then everything is ok. it has happened always on the same spot going downhill the ramp. at least 5 times. on the area there is a stop light controlled by radio for the main traffic and about 200 meters there is an hydro transformer station, otherwise just regular buildings. i don't recall it happening on another place. i wonder if it could be radio interference that affects the computer and makes it fail to respond and when the engine is turned off, it resets by itself.

I was travel home and had just turn a corner. the vehicle was climbing a low hill and suddenly lost monument. i continue to press on the gas pellet and could hear the engine run up with out the car picking up any more speed. i pull to the side of the road as quickly as i could and as close as i could to the curb. this still did not make the stop comfortable. cars continue to pass me at 40 ,45 to 50 mph as i sat on the side of the road waiting to be towed to the nearest transmission shop. i sat on the side of the road for an hour, before the tow truck arrived. their were no sighs of a problem with the transmission up until the transmission stop working.

My vehicle was taken to the ford collision center in durham, north carolina after i heard rubbing on the right rear tire while driving on a highway. the rust corrosion of the rear wheel wells is so severe that the ford service manager at university ford in durham, north carolina refuses to do the repair as specified by ford motor company because he believes the vehicle would still be unsafe. i have already filed a complaint with nhtsa (10913700) but i request help in compelling ford motor company to either perform a proper repair or repurchase the vehicle.

I left burger king, drove a few blocks to menards, i was just parking when the little wrench starts blinking, i drive to autozone as slow as 30/mph, they couldn't tell me with their little computer what the problem is, the light starts blinking after about half a mile driving.

Was heading down a highway heading home when the van revved up and stopped shifting all together. only t hing that was there was park. got it home and was checking to see if it was a tourque converter or the pump. took a tranny line off and no fluid came out. pump went out without warning.

Transmission failure. complete. very dangerous situation on freeway.

While driving 40mph on a city street, vehicle suddenly had no acceleration. it made no sound, and just stopped accelerating. i was able to pull down a side road, and call a tow truck. the van turns on, but as you switch gears it doesn't drive forward, or reverse. it will, however, go forward while in park, if the ebrake is not on, althought it will not accelerate. van has 78k miles.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford freestar. while driving approximately 55 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle was towed and a certified mechanic diagnosed that the motor and transmission failed and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there were no recalls on the vehicle regarding the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 140,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford freestar. the contact stated that the third row seat belt latch was corroded and the buckle no longer latched without warning. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was determined that there was no recall. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall. the failure was not repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 128,000.

Without warning in heavy traffic the transmission quit. would not go forward or backward in any gear. i had enough motion left to get it to the side of the road. had it towed to a trans repair shop and was told it was most likely the torque converter. he said this these vehicles have had numerous tc failures. this could have been a very dangerous situation had it happened in interstate traffic but thank god even though it was in heavy traffic is was just a city street. i think ford should be responsible for the repairs.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford freestyle. the contact stated that the vehicle experienced independent deceleration. the maintenance and traction control warning indicators had illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the throttle body needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 85,000. ..updated 10/18/16 *bf

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford freestar. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the accelerator pedal was depressed but the vehicle failed to accelerate. the failure recurred on numerous occasions. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 160,000.

Driving my minivan home then it made a noise ans seemed like it shifted in neutral. did some research and it sounds like the torque converter went out. i heard it had a recall. let me know thanks

Torque converter failure. vehicle made 2 months after recall cutoff for that item. failure happened on the hwy with my wife and 2 kids in the car.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford freestar. the contact stated that while driving at approximately 25 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the contact stated that the accelerator pedal was depressed but the vehicle failed to respond. the vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. the contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was not available. updated 05/03/17*lj *cn

While driving my van, it just stopped right in the road. wouldnt do anything. wouldnt go in gear or move. had to tow it to a shop. turns out the transmission was shot. needed to rebuild it. very costly. 3200. not happy.

My third row seat latch rusted off and completely fell out while driving. i had a big hole right by the driver side back tire. i had to screww a piece of metel over the hole cause water would splash in. i cannot use my third seat any longer.

3rd row seat latch striker corrosion does not hold up 3rd row seat

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford freestar. the contact stated that the third-row seat latched wheel well corroded. the contact stated that there was rain water entering the vehicle through the rear wheel well by the passenger’s side roller of the sliding door. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer nor an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. the contact called the manufacturer and was informed that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 13v081000 (seats). there was no assistance provided. the contact stated that the vehicle experienced the failure described in the recall. the failure mileage was approximately 154,000.

I got into my van and started it , put it into reverse to back out of my driveway. my vehicle would not move in reverse. i placed it in drive and still no movement . the vehicle won't move on its own at all. there was no problems leading up to this incident.

While driving in houston texas, 1500 miles from home, minivan suddenly stopped. we were in hov lanes on highway 290, only one lane because of construction. no warning, suspect torque converter. *tr

My wife was driving down the interstate and loss all propulsion to the wheels. the engine continued to run, but when applying the accelerator to attempt to apply power to the wheels she experienced no response. once towed from the shoulder of the interstate and delivered to a certified mechanic's shop, it was determined that the torque converter had failed. we were informed that this is as common a problem with the 2006 model freestars as it is for the 2004 and 2005 models since they share the same design and material composition. i'm curious to know why the 2006 model was not recalled when the 2004 and 2005 models were recalled since these model years are identical when considering the torque converter issue. our freestar has been impeccably maintained over the years with only 85,300 total miles on this car. the design life of the average transmission far exceeds 85,000 miles, thus it is clearly obvious that material, fabrication, and/or the design elements of this vehicle's torque converter assembly were substantially deficient. our experience, along with all the other 2006 freestar owners filing complaints on this web page provide ample evidence for expanding the freestar recall notice to 2006 models. i earnestly implore the nhtsa to dutifully exercise its authority in reconciling this matter as stated above. *tr

Transmission died while driving on a busy avenue, just before an intersection.

Transmission fails without warning, causing loss of power and control of vehicle. driving at 70 mph in traffic on interstate, engine revved to 5000 rpm's and we had to coast through traffic to the shoulder and coast to a stop. transmission would not engage in any gear. had to be towed. lucky to get to the shoulder alive.

I purchased a 2006 ford freestar van on 10-13-2020 and 10-16-2020 car lights started blinking on and off in an outside the van. started to drive home the van started jerking bad and smoking. cut off in the middle of the road while my children an pregnant daughter in law were in the van. the axle broke and my transmission fluid is leaking my gears change but van won't move.

The 3rd row seat latch panel is rotted out on my freestar, thank god my grandkidd weren't in the seat when it broke away from body.

My 2006 ford free star, lost it gears in the middle of driving on a busy hwy. i was reversing out of a drive way on to the hwy and went to go into d and it would not move it would only go into first gear. i think this a major safety issue and ford should be held accountable for it poor design. me and my children could of been hurt or even worse killed. the hwy is 65 mph an i'm stuck across the two lanes. because the van wont shift. i looked online and this happens a lot with this make and model. and it not the first time i have lost power well driving on the hwy in this van due to poor design.

Torque converter is stripped and failing causing no power to the drive wheels

My mom was driving our 2006 ford freestar limited, it only has 85,000 miles and the transmission blew on us. when it happened we were driving up a hill at night . we called the police and an officer came to just to make sure we didn't get hit. the flashers were on the whole time, but apparently people don't pay attention, later we had found out that the torque converter was no good. i did some research and found out that from 2004-2005 model years had a recall for the torque converter. personally all years should have been on the recall and not just 2 model years. its extremely dangerous and we actually had to bring the van back to dealership where we purchased it from. currently we have been without a vehicle for months.

Tl * the contact owns a 2006 ford freestar. while driving approximately, 45-60 mph the third row stow-able seat fractured and leaned forward. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the seat was completely rusted. the vehicle was taken to greenwood ford lincoln 3075 scottsville rd, bowling green, ky 42104 (270) 843-9041, but was not diagnosed or repaired. the contact stated the failure was similar to nhtsa campaign number 13v081000 (seats). the manufacturer was contacted and informed of the failure. the failure mileage was 178,118.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford freestar. the contact stated that there was rust on the wheel wheel, mounting brackets, and latches. there were no warning indicators illuminated. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. the failure mileage was 95,988.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford freestar. when the vehicle was started and placed in reverse, the rpms increased. the failure had been occurring for approximately five years. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure but said they were no longer fixing that issue. it can happen on drive or reverse and while i am turning into alone it will turn off so i have to rush and put the car in neutral and start it so i don't cause an accident. approximate failure mileage was 139,000. *tr*jb

Driving home from store after getting dinner which is only 2.2 miles away, made it 2 miles back home. stoped at stop sign started to accelerate up a small incline, engine revved to red line. so i coasted to side of road, shut off vehicle, then started it to try and let it reset, it would not go at all or try to go into any gear only park will work. after letting it sit it will still not go into any gear or move at all. the transmission fluid is full and does not smell or look burnt, engine runs great and starts with no problems. i have seen that this is not the first complete made about this happening to this type of vehicle. it was made in may of 2005 and is considered a 2006.

I have replaced my windshield wiper motor 3 times and they may work one or twice then stop working

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford freestar. the contact stated that the torque converter failed and the vehicle would decelerate and stall on several occasions. there were no warning indicators illuminated. the vehicle was towed to the contact's home. the dealer was not contacted. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vin was unknown. the failure mileage was 85,000. *tt consumer stated sel instantaneuos transmission failure when he was mildly accelerating into a busy highway intersection. the cross-traffic nearly collided with my sel but avoided collision. consumer stated there was no warning or sympton of impending transmission failure. vehicle was diagnosed with a failed torque converter and the ford dealership replaced the failed torque converter . “parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).” *jb

While driving home one dark night vehicle quit engine revved like it was in neutral. coasted to a safe area to pull off of road. vehicle would not go forward or reverse. we were stranded in the dark miles from nearest residence was finally able to contact my son .he towed us home

Liftgait won't open replaced it and still won't open

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford freestar. while driving 25 mph, the bracket that held the rear driver's side seat in place fractured. larson motor group in nebraska city, nebraska was made aware of the failure and replaced the bracket. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 101,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford freestar. the contact stated that the vehicle experienced a loss of power while driving 35 mph. the failure occurred without warning. upon researching the failure, the contact believed that the torque converter output was defective based on the information from nhtsa campaign number: 12v006000 (power train). olathe ford lincoln (1845 e santa fe st, olathe, ks) was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified and provided the contact with case numbers: 14829406 and 14829397. the failure mileage was approximately 111,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford freestar. while driving 10 mph, the transmission intermittently failed to shift into gear. the contact stated that the transmission stayed in gear too long and there was a pause whenever the gear finally engaged. the dealer was not contacted. the manufacturer informed the contact that the vehicle would not be repaired per a previous unknown recall. there were no related open recalls regarding the failure. the nhtsa campaign number was not provided. the failure mileage was 92,000.

While driving 2006 freestar around a corner without warning , it completely lost ability to go forward or backward or in any gear. we were on country road and grateful no other cars nearby, but it was cold and we are elderly. we just rolled to a stop trying to get off road as safely as possible. we had to have it towed to nearby garage. they replaced torque converter and car is now working again.

I was driving home and transmission would not engage. i coasted out of the highway lane. i had it towed. i found out about the torque converter problem last night this van was well taken care of and no issues until now. it only has 80,000 miles on it. i also own a 2005 freestar and the torque converter was replaced at the nearest ford dealership due to a recall. ford was currently in the process of recalling the 2004 and 2005 freestars. its the same part it seems to me that the 2006 freestar should be included in this recall, as we have found numerous similar complaints from 2006 owners.second calendar quarter of 2012. the recall campaign number is 11s25 for the 2004 and 2005. anyone know if a recall for the 2006 freestar is in process. please help.

On highway going 60mph transmission stop working motor running fine miles not readable

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford freestar. while idling at a red light and attempting to make a turn, the vehicle did not accelerate. the contact turned off the vehicle and it would not engage in gear. the vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 110,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford freestar. while driving approximately 55 mph, the driver suddenly lost control of the vehicle. after coming to an abrupt stop and inspecting the vehicle, the driver discovered that the rear axle assembly had fractured due to severe rust and corrosion. the failure was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure, but the local dealer was not notified. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was 120,000.

Have a 2006 ford freestyle that has the wrench icon coming on. when this happens the vehicle loses acceleration and i have to turn it off then turn it back on to get the light to go off. i have called prater ford in calhoun ga. when this started happening to see if by chance there was a recall on the defect. they told me no recalls. my point is if this is happening more and more on this model someone needs to fix it. they also told me that it would cost about 400.00 to fix this problem, which is money i don’t have. the problem happens when you drive it on the road. too scared to hit the interstate with it.

The torque converter went out just like the 2004 and 2005 freestar models.

Was driving down the highway and the vehicle completely wouldn't accelerate. it was like the engine wouldn't go. had to had it towed with children in the car and i was told it might be my transmission.

Just like with the 2004-2005 ford freestar recall in the year 2012 (recall number 11s25), our 2006 freestar suddenly lost power with no warning while we were accelerating with the transmission in drive. we were lucky enough to be on a side street with not much traffic and have enough speed to safely pull over, but we had no power in any gear we chose, as if the transmission was stuck in neutral. if we were going slower, had traffic behind us, or no safe place to pull over, we might have been rear-ended. the way the vehicle behaved, it seems to be the torque converter shaft and/or torque converter, just like the problem in the 2004-2005 freestar models which had the recall in the year 2012 (recall number 11s25).

As i was driving my children to the bus stop on dry city street, i started to apply brakes and the pedal went down quickly to the floorboard. the car would not come to a full stop immediately. it seemed like it felt like i was driving on an ice sheet, unable to come to a full stop quickly. i have gone to three places for repair. diagnostic scan code b1342. they are unable to find abs module.

Where to start.... every time its raining my van starts to putt and stall out i have almost had 3 accidents due to my van stalling on a main road trying to get home...issue #2. i use my key pad to unlock my vehicle on nights that im working and lately it will unlock then re lock n unlock over and over with out being touched. i was driving down a road and it would unlock and lock.. its not safe if its unlocking its self and my 2 year old reachs he could open the door while driving... issue #3.. my van says i have 1/2 a tank of gas yet my digital gas reader continues to say 0 miles..

I have problems with transmission when shift, some times is really hard shifting and also i have problem with battery light in the cluster is always on but the charging system works normally, this happen all the times

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford freestar. while attempting to accelerate from a standing start, a loud clicking noise was present from the front driver's side and the vehicle hesitated to accelerate. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the chain inside the transmission was faulty. the vehicle was not repaired. the local dealer (ronnie walkins ford in gadsden, al) was notified of the failure. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 90,000.

Before it broke down completely the van was driving funny, like if it didn't have enough strength especially when i was driving hill but one night i was driving the van and suddenly just shut off in the middle off the highway. thanks god i didn't have many cars behind me and i manage to avoid getting hit by holding my phone out the window so to be seen until i was able to "drive" to a section of road with street lights. the next day i had it towed to my mechanic because it would not start anymore. the mechanic told me there was a lot of complaints for this problem.so i don't know what are they waiting for to make this an official recall. i feel very lucky my children and wife were not in the vehicle during these past incidences. i would like a response from you on this recall matter a.s.a.p. thank you.

Transmission not working, slipping, like in neutral while in park or reverse. was driving when the van acted like it was in neutral. got it stopped. tried to get it in gear (drive or reverse), but would not work. the car was in motion on street at time of failure.

2006 ford free star torque converter. vehicle lost power in traffic. very unsafe. recall is for 2004-2005. 2006 has same issue

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford freestar. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the accelerator pedal was depressed but the vehicle failed to accelerate. the contact stated that the vehicle jerked forward without warning. the failure recurred numerous times. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission failed and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 58,000. ...updated 10/11/16 *bf *tr

Transmission is slipping into gears, when first took van to dealership 03/09/2016 for this problem and the wheels squealing it had less than 59,000 mile . dealership could not find the problem with the trans but fixed the squealing in the wheels, back to dealership in 06//2016 they put bg brake quiet on front pads and they tell me the slipping might be internal. checked date on trans and it is october 2005. recalls have be for that year on the transmission. ford should take care of this.

Oct. 2015. our 2006 ford freestar transmission and torque converter failed while in florida. a new, not rebuilt, transmission was installed by garret gordon ford in davenport, fl. the new transmission had a hard shift between first and second gear from day one. the reason given by the dealer was "new transmission/computer adjusting." nov. 2015. hard shift continued intermittently so we took it to the sarchione ford garage in randolph ohio. they could not confirm the problem june 2015. hard shift has continued intermittently and on occasion has failed to shift from first to second without letting off the accelerator completely. on more than 2 occasions the shift from first to second was so hard that the tires actually peeled on the road service. the sarchione ford garage in randolph is, at this time, trying to troubleshoot the problem. sometimes weeks go by with no problem, yet accelerating into traffic on occasion is hampered by the problem. $4000.00 and 9 months later and the problem persists.

I was driving home from work on a busy interstate at 70 mph in the far left hand lane when the vehicle began slowing down. there was now warning. i applied pressure to the gas pedal attempting to keep going with the flow of traffic around me. the rpms rose but no response from the transmission. it was as though the van suddenly shifted into neutral and would not go. thankfully traffic allowed me to coast over 4 lanes to get to the shoulder. this was friday evening before memorial day and very very busy. it's amazing i made it to the shoulder without being hit. i turned the engine off and it restarted with no problem. i tried shifting into reverse and got no response from the transmission either. this appears to be an issue with the drivetrain. ford has known about this problem from other complaints i have seen. how many deaths will make ford wake up and do something? i was one of the lucky ones. i made it to the side of the road but only because i am an experienced driver. had it been a teenager he or she may not have made it before momentum was lost. is it only deaths that will make ford realize that they have a responsibility to provide a safe product? i have no choice but to try to get this fixed. this is our family vehicle.

Van was driving on a city street as it should when with no warning or indication of any problem at all driving power was lost while on a public roadway. the car would not move at all in any gear and was stuck on the roadway as far over as was possible, but could not get completely off of the roadway once momentum was lost. had i known there would be no way to drive the vehicle i might have been able to get farther off of the road into a ditch. this is the van with the 3.9 liter engine. i hope no one has had this happen when crossing a highway or trying to merge on to the interstate.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford freestar. while driving approximately 20 mph, the vehicle failed to accelerate without warning. the contact pulled over and restarted the vehicle; however, it was unable to be driven. the vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 12v006000 (power train). the failure mileage was not available.

While driving at approximately 20 miles an hour we made a turn then the vehicle just revved up and would not go in any gear. vehicle stalled in the middle of the street and was unable to get it out of traffic. after investigating realize that this is the torque converter that has went bad and there was a recall on 2004 and 2005 for the exact same problem. 2006 use the same transmission and same tour converter so i'm not sure why it wasn't recalled also

Transmission completely stopped while driving no warning lost all forwards and reverse. been told it is the same problem ford has had on many of the same models of torque converter going out.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford freestar. while driving 30 mph, the vehicle stalled. the contact was unable to restart the vehicle. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the torque converter needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 164,421. updated 07/12/16*lj the torque converter was replaced at a cost of $ 1083.32. updated 08/02/16.*jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford freestar. the contact stated that while driving at 40 mph, the vehicle shifted into neutral independently. the contact mentioned that there was an increase of engine rpms and the vehicle failed to drive. the vehicle was towed but was not taken to the dealer. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 140,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford freestar. while driving approximately 15 mph, the vehicle stalled and had to be pushed into a parking lot. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the transmission failed and needed replacement. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 140,000.

Seat belt warning light continually stays lit when engine is turned idling while stationary and while in motion. on city streets, highways, turning, braking ,dec .continuous since 2010.

I was driving down the road at 45 miles an hour and vehicle cuts off. i almost had a head on collision with no control of steering. if i had been on interstate it would have been a wreck.

Replacement torque converters continued to fail after replacing original transmission and failed torque converter at 97k miles. replaced torque converter four times in 37k miles under warranty for "shudder". ford dealership refused to diagnose or determine the continued failures. independent diagnosis stated failures were due to the introduction of debris from the original failure, during the installation of the replacement transmission, or the replacement was defective when installed. ford dealer and company would not replace the transmission. ford warranty ended on 12/12/15 and the situation remains unresolved. fortunately shudder failures occurred on the road, but vehicle could be driven to dealership for repair. the first original failure occurred on a off ramp and other motorist's assisted in pushing it to the side, avoiding a possible rear end collision! the newest torque converter can fail at any time and could result in a serious accident. vehicle is used only in local driving as safety considerations have to be considered first. ford customer service in detroit refused any consideration of the situation. you cannot contact anyone with authority at ford as they are shielded by customer service. the consumer has to consider legal options at what cost to them? there is also a problem with hard shifts from into a drive gear(r,od,d, 1) from "n" or "p". this is an indication of failure of the internal neutral to drive accumulator. resulting from a stuck piston or seals, or springs damaged or missing. when demonstrated to the dealership service manager and mechanic they ignored it and refused to accept it and properly diagnosis the situation. the independent diagnosis said the transmission had to be replaced and the installation done under proper clean conditions and flushing of the cooler and lines. if not done properly the the situation would reoccur .

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford freestar. while driving 40 mph, the vehicle would not accelerate, but the engine revved. the vehicle was able to be pulled over, shut off, and restarted. when the vehicle was shifted out of park and into gear, there was no response. the transmission failed. the vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission and torque converter needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the failure mileage was 70,335....updated 09/14/16 *bf *tr

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When filling the gas tank, it will blow the gas back out the filler hole - spraying gas a good 3 ft. in order to get gas into the tank you have to fill very slow. after many tries and nozzle shut offs you can fill the tank.

The car will just lost power are shut off with no warning, and when i take it in to the ford dealership they can never find anything wrong, and it will do this after a good rain it's like something is getting wet and not working right, it just has to power i have 2 children and this is the only car i have , and i don't like driving it because of this reason i do not want to be killed in this car.

When filling the gas tank, it will kick the gas back out the filler hole - spraying gas a good 3 ft. in order to get gas into the tank you have to fill very slow and shove paper towels around it and after many tries and nozzle shut offs you can fill the tank. there are no codes showing. when looking at other sites it seems to be a big issue. this car has been to the shop before and no issues found.. ford complaint..10537058, 10255491 http://www.aboutautomobile.com/complaint/2004/ford/freestar/fuel+system.

Our granddaughter pulled up to a stop light & when she went to pull away from it the engine revved up but the freestar went nowhere. it the same thing ford describes in their recall number: 12v006000recall date: 01/09/2012 where the torque converter output shaft may fail.. unfortunately her van is considered a 2006 even tho it was manufactured on 09/05 & the van is not covered under the current recall. they cannot afford to get the van repaired but need it to take our great granddaughter to grade school & the husband needs to use it to get to work. is there anything you can do about this problem? thanks chuck

While driving, the van suddenly ceased to respond to applying the gas pedal. the motor continued to respond, rpms rise with acceleration attempts but the van will not move. no gear (including reverse) responds. the vehicle was rolled into a parking lot and had to be towed. at this time, repairs have not been made, but there is significant indication that the torque converter may be the issue. we are disturbed because there are multiple complaints of this issue with other 2006 freestar owners, and there has been no recall issued or apparent responsibility taken on the part of the manufacturer. it is clear that the same parts are being affected as those recalled from the 2005 models. we are not in a financial position to fund transmission repairs and we could lose our only vehicle due to this incident. i am just grateful my husband (or my children, or someone else) was not killed in an accident caused by this failure. i intend to contact the manufacturer directly, but have not at this point. i would very much like this situation investigated with ford, not just for our vehicle but all the people lodging complaints of this issue--here and elsewhere online.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford freestar. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 13v081000 (seats) and stated that there was extensive rust to the point of corrosion on the bolts, rear wheel wells and the seatbelt anchors area. the rust was also coming into the interior of the vehicle on the rear floorboard. the dealer refused to remedy the recall. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was not available.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford freestar. the contact stated that the vehicle would not start without warning. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the torque converter needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 12v006000 (power train). the approximate failure mileage was 138,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford freestar. while driving 25 mph, an abnormal metallic sound emitted from the front end of the transmission. the contact stated that after taking off from a stop sign, the vehicle transmission failed. the vehicle was still running but was unable to move anywhere. the vehicle was towed to a dealer, where it was diagnosed that the torque converter output shaft needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 55,000. updated 09/25/15*lj updated 12/13/2017*cn

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford freestar. while driving approximately 70 mph, the ability to accelerate seized without warning. the contact had to maneuver to the side of the road to a complete stop. the vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was invalid. the approximate failure mileage was 99,133.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford freestar. while driving for over 20 minutes at an unknown speed, the vehicle independently failed to accelerate. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 50,000.

I hade been driving the van for approximatly 125 miles, came to a stoplight close to my home. stopped at the light, and when i tryed to go forward ehrn the light turned green, there was no power to thee transmission, the engine only reved up. i was facing downhill, and rolled into a store parking lot. had to have it towed to my house. doing research online, i found very similar cercumstances with many other freestars. ford had issued a recall on the torque converter for the 2004-05 freestars, but not the 2006, which has the same part. all freestars with this same part shuld have been recalled, not just 2 out of 4 years. i feel very cheated and now i am facing a very large repair bill.

We have a 2006 ford freestar that had a transmission failure after 85,000 miles. i have looked online and found that the 2004 & 2005 models have been recalled and there appears to be issues with the 2006 transmission but it has not been recalled. i would like ford to be mandated to reimburse me for the transmission failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford freestar. while driving at 75 mph, the transmission failed without warning. the vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the failure mileage was 144,000. the vin was not available.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford freestar. while driving 60 mph, the vehicle began to slow down and then stalled. the contact was able to restart the vehicle; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 118,744.

Driving on a 2 lane road started up the side of a mountain. drove approx. .5 miles up hill. without warning the engine rev'ed. vehicle lost all power to the wheels. engine running fine, no abnormal noises. vehicle slowed quickly due to uphill grade. vehicles behind me, including several large tractor-trailers had swerve into the on-coming lane due to no shoulder. thankfully there was no traffic coming down the mountain. there could have easily been a fatal accident because of this failure.... just happened to be no traffic coming down the mountain in the on-coming lane. blocked one lane of traffic on a steep grade for over an hour waiting on a tow truck. torque converter failed. sent debris into the transmission. vehicle needs torque converter and transmission replaced.... i have seen many people have this same complaint... please nhtsa help us... *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford freestar. while driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. the technician diagnosed that the torque converter needed to be replaced. no repairs were made to the vehicle. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 126,486.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford freestar. while driving at 45 mph, the vehicle stalled and the check engine light illuminated. the failure recurred several times. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the dealer stated that the sensor needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 110,000.

I have a battery light that keeps coming on even after replacing the alternator twice and battery twice. the light still keeps coming on and will not go off.there i am driving down the road and everything is flashing and then it stalls. i have had both battery and alternator checked and they are fine. wiring has been checked and nothing seems to work. also i have replaced the breaks on the car twice and i still get a loud grinding noise when i go to stop. ford needs to fix these vehicles. i have read in many forums that people are having the same problems with theirs and after spending a bunch of money trying to fix the problem it still is not fixed. i need my vehicle to run right without having to dump money into it all the time and i keep up with regular maintenance but this is above and beyond that and this is ridiculous! *tr

The ford freestar was exiting the highway when it lost all power without warning while coming down the off-ramp. the engine was still running. the mini van was able to coast off the road and into an auto shop parking lot that happened to be there. appears to be another torque converter failure. *tr

Started out of an intersection and van stalled in the middle of the road. coasted to the side of the road. no forward or reverse gear. transmission gone. when i had a new one put in after $4000.00 bill the mechanic told me that the one he replaced was not the original one. so this makes the second transmission failure for this vehicle. i have driven fords all my life and have never had a transmission to go out. if i had been driving down the interstate at 70 mph i might have been killed. ford should be willing to replace these transmissions or reimburse their customers for such shoddy transmissions. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford freestar. while driving approximately 30 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle restarted and was taken to the dealer. the technician diagnosed that the transmission failed and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 140,000.

While driving 60 down 2 lane road with family of four, light in distance was red so i started to brake. quickly light turned green so i tried to accelerate but rpms shot up without speed going up. transmission completely disabled. will not even go into park. all this with no warning. i barely made it through the intersection. i think it's clear this is yet another 06 ford freestar torque converter failure. *tr

I went through an automatic car wash around 315pm. the van was driving fine up to this point. immediately after i left the carwash, the van started acting like it was going to stall out and the engine light was blinking. i've had one other situation like this with this van when we went away for a weekend and it rained a lot where we were staying. the van acted like it was going to stall but we had no idea why. i went online to see if anyone else had problems with their van that was attributed to water. i was shocked to see how many others have had the same thing happen. i also found an investigation that stated there is a defect and it's a safety concern but that they weren't going to issue any recalls at this time because there haven't been enough complaints. the diagnosis from the ford dealership is as follows-water has leaked into the pcm. they would need to clean that out and seal it so water can't leak into it anymore. water has also leaked into my spark plugs and corroded them. they would need to replace the spark plugs and wiring. water has also leaked into my fuel lines so they want to clean out my fuel line. all of this for over $700.00. when i contacted ford motors because this happened due to a manufacturing defect, they told me that they can't help me because there aren't any recalls. i can't say i'm surprised by that since they haven't taken responsibility for this defect with others and don't sound like they ever will. i'm not paying ford to fix it because this isn't normal wear and tear and it's not caused by anything that i have done. i'm going to take my chances with the vehicle while i try to pursue this another way. i no longer feel safe in my van and will not be transporting my children in it until something is done about this issue. *tr

I have my 2 grandchildren who have muscular dystrophy. i bought this van to get them to doctors appointments, etc with wheel chair. i was driving the vehicle home and stopped at the light. as soon as the light turned green i proceeded though the intersection and the vehicle just stopped. the vehicle just would not move. i had children in this van and was almost hit because of the transmission in this vehicle. why would ford not step up and do a recall on these vehicles. when will someone take notice that this could have easily caused a accident, hurting innocent children. these vans are mostly used as a family van. does someone have to get hurt for someone to do something? the van is not fixed yet and i am still making payments. i can not afford to fix it. *tr

Recall #13s01, took van in for recall item to be fixed, ford dealership told me i had to pay for the parts to fix under recall. called ford and they called the dealership. after they spoke with the dealership i was told the corrosion was too severe to be fixed under recall. i was given no explanation and was told car was unsafe to drive. *tr

While driving down the highway with my five children in the car the carson we lost power and i had to say try my best to safely coast to the side of the road and was not able to get completely out of the way before the car stopped and wouldn't move. we have to get out of the car walk through a field a9 year old 10 year old 6 year old two year old and an 8 month old. there are recalls on all other urs except this one even though they have the same engine and failing parts. torque converter!!! my kids were afraid and didn't know what would happen to us. it will cost us money we don't have to fix this car, with the faulty part. we should be included in the recall. *tr

I had an oil change on 9/13/2014 & asked them to rotate my tires at midas at 8016 w. hillsborough ave. tampa, fl 33615, phone number: 813-886-1177. they said that they couldn't rotate the tires because they had dry rot on them. this prompted me to locate the receipt i purchased these 4 tires new at the same midas location, they were purchased on 02/20/2010 when this vehicle had 44,368 miles on it. also i looked at each tire to find the date the tires were manufactured & to my surprise it was covered with a rubber seal on each tire. i sent various email to midas' customer service along with the copy of the receipt and pictures of the tires showing the rubber seal. i have read even on your website that it is against the law to cover the manufactured date on tires. can midas be fined for this and i think they owe me another set of 4 tires because of that? i will enclose attachments of the receipt and pictures of the tires when i receive an email back from you. *tr

The vehicle, without warning, shut down while in mid-drive (50+ mph). we were fortunate to be able to safely coast out of harms way. it started back up but continued to do this many more times until we finally got the van home. the ford dealership confirmed it was a bad transmission. more specifically, the torque converter. this issue has been well documented and a recall has been issued for the 04 and 05 models. unfortunately not for the 2006. *tr

Sudden loss of power to wheels @ 114,000 miles; ford dealer: "you need to purchase a rebuilt transmission" this is the torque converter as known to nhtsa; demanded ford refund, refused. second ford remanufactured transmission warranty not being honored with failure @ 93,000. ford dealer: "replaced fuse, torque converter shudder; your van has over 200,000 miles on it!!" significant transmission vibration with steering shudder, re-diagnosed january 10, 2014; continuation of 93,000 failure and claimed repair. pcm failed at aprox. 85,000 miles; power steering leaks year after purchase @ 53,000 original miles. ford dealer refuses repair/refund. all documents in possession. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford freestar. while driving at 25 mph, the transmission would not engage into gear and the service engine warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. the mechanic diagnosed that the torque converter needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 113,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford freestar. the contact stated that while driving 20 mph, there was a sudden loss of acceleration and the vehicle failed to move forward without warning. the vehicle was towed to the contact's resident. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was unknown.

Going down a small hill and was picking up speed, let off the gas pedal to slow down. starting up the next hill and when the gas pedal was pushed i ended up going backward and there were 4 vehicles right behind me. they all were stopping and each turned in a different direction not to hit the other person in front of them. it could have been worse if i had taken the interstate. this happened at about 6 a.m. so there was not a lot of traffic like there is at 7 a.m. in the morning. but if i had not forgotten my billfold, this would happened at a very high traffic time of day when i would have been going home. *tr

Power train just went out while driving on a major roadway. no warning lights on the dash, no indication of slipping, hard shifts, or skipping of gears. i just left a traffic light and it started to go in a forward motion, i came off the gas for a second or two pressed on the gas and the rpm's shot up and no power to the power train. i had to cross over three lanes of traffic to safety. *js

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford freestar. while driving approximately 15 mph, the vehicle failed to accelerate when the accelerator pedal was depressed. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who stated that the transmission torque converter shaft failed. the manufacturer was notified. the vin provided was invalid. the failure mileage was 96,000.

Whole airbag area has a thick sticky feeling over the cover. won't clean off. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford freestar. while driving approximately 30 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle was taken to a dealer. the technician diagnosed that the torque converter needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 12v006000 (power train). the failure mileage was 61,791. updated 12/2/14*cn the consumer stated the vehicle did not stall. it would not accelerate. it coasted to the parking spot. updated 5/7/2015 *js

I purchased 4 tires from midas on 03/2010 & when i just had an oil change on 09/2014, they said at midas that they couldn't rotate the tires because they had dry rot. i tried to find the manufactured date on the tires and discovered that it was covered with a rubber seal on all 4 tires. my receipt shows that they were manufactured in 2008, which is 2 years before i purchased them. is this legal for them to conceal the manufactured dates? and is it legal for midas to sell me 2 year old tires? if my receipt is correct or they could have been older than that. *tr

I was driving down a country road and had just dropped my kids off thank goodness. nothing seemed to be wrong when all of a sudden the engine revved high. i was try'n to look to see what was go'n on when i wrecked into the ditch about 60mph. out of nowhere the transmission failed and was stuck n a ditch and no one to help. *tr

Engine running and vehicle moving. all of a sudden rpms go up to 3000+ and vehicle is coasting. no power to drive wheels. coasted to a safe place. luckily, we weren't on the interstate yet. vehicle acted as in neutral. no movement in reverse or drive. had it towed to mechanic and he is 99% sure that the torque converter is the problem. 2004 and 2005 have been recalled for this same problem. maybe ford should include the 2006's? bought this vehicle new and have never had a problem. have had only fords since 1987, and no problems with any of them. might be rethinking my next purchase. *tr

Accelerating from stop light, acceleration stopped while engine continued at same rpm. no prior indication of potential problem. car rolled to a stop in center lane of road. put on flashers, put car in park (car started to roll) and engaged parking brake. police and tow truck called. pushed car out of traffic lane. very fortunate this occurred during a light traffic time or a rear end collision to my car could have resulted. car towed to dealer for evaluation and repair. dealer diagnosed torque converter or transmission failure. torque converter replaced. *tr

Stopped at a stop sign pulled off and van acted like it went into neutral gave it gas all it does is the rpms go up the van does not move. it will not move in any gear. it gave us no warning it was working just fine.very disappointed. *tr

Accelerated away from a stop sign within a walmart parking lot and after about fifteen feet the vehicle began to slow down while depressing the accelerator. attempted to accelerate and the rpm's went up with no propulsion. allowed vehicle to stop then pushed in a parking space. there was never any indication that the transmission would fail via warning light nor was there a noise/bang/clunk etc associated. vehicle just stopped accelerating. had vehicle towed to shop and they said there were no codes indicating the failure and a transmission rebuild would be in order for $2000. *tr

Water intrusion from the cowl shorted out the pcm and led to premature failure of torque converter. ford had a tsb on the water issue but never recalled and now that has led me to having big money spent on repairs that i feel ford should correct and pay for! *tr

I have a 2006 ford freestar. i was driving down the interstate with my three children in the back driving about 75 mph, started to go uphill and all of a sudden the van acted like it was in neutral and wouldn't go when i gave it gas. the interstate was extremely packed and i'm sitting in a van with my kids ages 3-12 and my van is almost stopping. it was very hard to get it off the road and it was very scary! i was about 2 hours from home with no money for a tow truck, so i turned it off and waited a few minutes, and started it back up. it was still jerking and not catching gears on the way home. was about 20 minutes away from home when the wrench light came on and it started doing it again. made it home, got online and started looking up what might be wrong and found hundreds and hundreds of complaints about this van. it is the torque converter going out. ford has a recall on the 2004 and 2005, and even thought the transmissions are the same and the issue is the same, they won't do a recall on the 2006. is it going to take someone getting killed for them tpo issue a recall???? *tr

The entire unit that locks the 3rd row seat came loose from the wheel well due to corrosion. i looked up the recall information, and there is a recall for my van make and model year, but due to the fact that i bought this van new in northern kentucky, and have lived in northern kentucky ever since, ford has decided that the recall does not apply to me, although clearly, it is exactly what has happened under the recall. northern kentucky borders ohio, and ohio vehicles are included in the recall. it is ridiculous that the recall is by state, and ford is choosing to let this safety hazard go. *js

We were driving in the middle of no where with my family (2 children - 9mos and 3 years old) in the back seat and out of no where the van will not go forward and will not go back. it was like it was simply thrown into neutral. we had to wait over an hour on the side of the road with my small children to get a tow truck as well as wait for someone to come get us! the van was driving just fine, no issues, no warning the transmission just failed. *tr

On returning home from an errand in our 2006 freestar, my son attempted to put the gear into drive, but vehicle would not move into forward, nor backwards in reverse gear. this occurred suddenly without any warning. the car was then towed to porter ford in newark, delaware and it is my understanding from the service department the transmission simply failed. after some research, i found this to be a very common characteristic of 4f50n transmission failures and there are an abundance of published complaints. had our transmission failed in a tunnel or on bridge, it could have been catastrophic possibly triggering a major pile up. clearly such a failure presents a risk to motor vehicle safety. in 2012 ford motor company submitted a defect information report affecting the 2004 and 2005 freestar (nhtsa action number ea09016). it is regarding a defect in the performance of the 4f50n transmission. this same transmission is also in 2006 and 2007. why is this action not extended to other vehicles with this defective transmission? *tr

Engine idle rpm surge . *tr

After stopping at a stop sign, i accelerated to proceed, and as my vehicle started to go it just as quickly died. with traffic behind me and coming at me from the left and right, i was lucky enough that those cars were able to stop in time and not broadside me or rear end me, and i was able to coast to the side of the road. long story short, it was the torque converter! i see that there was a recall on the 04 and 05 models but not the 2006. having researched thoroughly online for this problem, clearly, mine is not an isolated incident, as there are numerous other 2006 ford freestar owners who have experienced the same torque converter failure between 120k and 150k miles, complaints stated in many ford forums and other internet venues. of the 75+ i read, about 50% had registered a complaint about the torque converter failure in the 06 freestars with nhtsa. clearly, ford needs to address this problem in the 2006 as well. thank you for taking the time to read my info and complaint?? and for your prompt response. *tr

I was driving down the road in the rain and the engine light came on. then the vehicle started to sputter and acted like it was going to stall out. it felt like i was going to lose power but i was able to make it home. then the next day the sun was out and the car seemed to run fine. this happened to me several more times over the next few months. i started to notice a pattern of it only happening when it was raining outside. otherwise, the vehicle ran fine in good weather. i realized water was getting into the engine somehow. our mechanic thought it was a problem with the spark plugs at first. then it kept happening so we had it in the shop again. water was found to be leaking into the powertrain control module. i started to research the problem on the internet and found several customers complaining about the same problem with their vehicles. apparently it is a well known defect in the manufacturing of this vehicle. i feel ford should take action and recall these cars before someone gets tragically injured from their minivan losing power on a busy highway. *tr

While out of town on an extended business trip, my older kids used our 2006 freestar to get around town. on june 22, 2014, my son dropped off his sister across town and when he attempted to put the gear into drive, vehicle would not go into forward nor backwards in reverse gear, it was simply stuck on the side of the road.this occurred without any warning. the car was then towed to a ford dealer and they stated the transmission failed. after some research, i found this problem is a very common occurrence for this transmission and there are an abundance of published complaints. had our transmission failed in a tunnel or on a bridge, it could have been catastrophic possibly triggering a major pile up. this transmission is a potential death trap. in 2012 ford motor company submitted a defect information report affecting the 2004 and 2005 freestar and monterey minivans (nhtsa action number ea09016). it is regarding a defect in the performance of the 4f50n transmission. however 2006 and 2007 also has this same transmission. why is this action not extended to these newer models? *tr

While traveling on the highway on a curve we lost all power to the wheels. the engine would rev but the vehicle would not. we ended up coasting to a stop in the middle of traffic. this caused several cars behind us to lock u their brakes and two of them collided. we were lucky in that a nice person had a tow strap and pulled us out of the road and to the off ramp. my wife and i and our 4 year old son was in the vehicle at the time and we all could have been killed. the vehicle was towed to the dealer who informed us that the 2004 and 2005 freestars had been recalled for the torque converter splines which will strip and cause loss of power. our vehicle however has not been recalled and in addition to almost dying we paid $1918.32 to have the vehicle repaired! and we were without a car for almost a month. this defect is going to kill someone it is only a matter of time! i don't understand why it gets fixed in the earlier models but the owners of the 2006 are stuck with the possible death trap. *tr

I was driving with my wife and 4 small children. we had just crossed a 4 lane highway, and just crested a hill, when i immediately lost power. the engine revved and the tachometer shot up. we were on a small 2 lane highway with a very small shoulder. it was extremely dangerous, as vehicles were coming over the hill, and we were still slightly on the road. i had it towed to a shop, and they explained it was the torque converter. i did some research and discovered that ford recalled the torque converter in the 2004 & 2005 ford freestars due to safety. i also discovered that the 2006 freestars used the same torque converter. i don't understand how the same torque converter used in the 2004, 2005 & 2006, but the 2006 is not a safety issue. i called ford and the "customer service reps" were extremely unhelpful and rude. they couldn't explain to me the why this was not included in the recall, and when she couldn't answer me, she hung up on me. unbelievable. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford freestar. the contact stated that while traveling 40 mph, the vehicle suddenly lost acceleration power. the vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was found that the torque converter needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted about the failure. the failure mileage was 140,000.

Some times while backing up the car would lurch. while driving the car would suddenly accelerate while cruise control was engaged oreven just by it self. sometimes the car was having problems accelerating from a stop. *tr

I was travelling on interstate when there was a sudden loss of motive power with out any warning. sudden loss of power to the drivetrain increased the risk of an accdent. *tr

As i was pulling out into traffic then accelerating the vehicle all of a sudden just wouldn't move almost hit by several cars n having 5kids plus now a premie due in a few weeks due to high risk it is a huge issue! due to the torque converter failure & being a ford owner since 16 yrs old as well as working for them this is an even bigger issue for me!! *tt

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford freestar. the contact stated that while driving 55 mph, the engine stalled without warning. the vehicle was taken to a certified mechanic and they stated that the torque converter needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 140,000. the vin was unavailable.

When it rains it starts shaking and smells like it's burning. it does it every time it rains and it's getting worse. it takes longer to dry and to recover. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford freestar. the contact stated while driving approximately 55 mph, there was a sudden loss of engine power and the mil illuminated. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the torque converter needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 95,000 and the current mileage was 104,000.

My family had stopped to let pedestrians cross and when my husband pushed the gas pedal down to accelerate but it did not in gauge the drive. the van acted as if it was in neutral. the only gear that worked was reverse. i looked on-line to find that the freestar '04 and '05 where both recalled for the same problem. ford should take responsibility and issue a recall. my family( 4 children all under 5 years old) was lucky that it happened in a safe area. we where on our way home which requires us to use the freeway. i thank god we where not on the freeway, it could have been a different out come. *tr

We were in the middle lane of i5 north heading home from a family vacation when we suddenly lost power.no warning sounds,lights or anything .one minute we were driving along ,the next i was hanging out the passenger window( my husband was driving) waving off oncoming traffic to let us coast to the side.we have endured $ 20000 in repairs ( and counting) ,750.00 in hotel bills ( and counting because we are still here!) as for ford saying ,it's not a safety issue' ,we could easily have been killed.my 2 kids were in the car,the hair on my arm stood up when i thought about what could have happened thanks to fords crappy workmanship.there is no way they don't know this problem exists.i will never buy ford again. *tr

Driving on the interstate and the van started to jerk and lose power. if the previous 3 years of the van are recalled for the transmission. and mine went out does the recall need to be expanded? based on some google searches alot of people have lost there transmission do to the torque converter. *tr

I was accelerating down the street at approximately 35 miles an hour in a 55mph zone. when all of a sudden it was like the transmission was thrown in neutral. when the vehicle slowed down so fast with no power, i was almost rearended by a vehicle from behind traveling at approx 55 mph. when i coasted to a stop the vechile would not go forward or backward. i havine been driving fords for 46 years and never had a transmission to go out on me. i could have been hurt if rearended. it cost me over $3000 to have the transmission rebuilt. ford should have a recall and pay me for the problem as the same failure is going on everywhere in the us. the 2005's had the same problem. ford should be ashamed of there selfs for making the junk.

We stopped at stop sign, took off and went about 30 feet and it quit pulling. luckily the car coming down the highway slowed down before he rearended us. we pushed it off the side of the road and had to call the wrecker to bring it home. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford freestar. the contact stated while driving approximately 25 mph the transmission failed. there were no warning indicator lights illuminated. the vehicle was towed to amoco. the mechanic diagnosed that the gear shift inside the transmission needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 84,000. updated 05/28/14*lj updated 05/29/2014 *js

Hello - i am wondering if the 2006 & 2007 ford freestar vehicles have been recognized for the serious safety hazard they present, and for recall as their 2004 & 2005 predecessors have? "2004-'05 ford freestar, mercury monterey recalled for loss of power without warning ford is recalling 205,896 2004-'05 ford freestars and mercury montereys because the torque converter output shaft may fail, resulting in sudden loss of power with no warning, according to the national highway traffic safety administration. ford will replace the torque converter on the affected vehicles. the recall is expected to begin in the second quarter of 2012. ford is recalling 205,896 2004-'05 ford freestars and mercury montereys "the torque converter output shaft may fail," said nhtsa in its recalls summary of the problem. "this condition results in a sudden loss of motive power with no warning, increasing the risk of a crash." ford told the federal safety agency that the supplier of the torque converter manufactured converters containing a pump shaft spline that did not consistently meet the specified heat treat requirements. as a result, some of the torque converters may experience worn pump shaft splines. nhtsa opened a probe into the issue in 2009. ford dealers will replace the torque converter. if you own a 2004-'05 ford freestar or mercury monterey, be aware that a recall is in the works." my 2006 ford freestar experienced this very same loss of power due to a torque converter failure on the highway, placing myself and my entire family in grave danger as i was forced to extricate the vehicle from the highway in heavy traffic with a complete & sudden loss of motive power. the 2006 & 2007 ford freestar & mercury monterey vehicles clearly suffer form this same torque converter spline failure and should be recalled by ford. *tr

12/10/13 and 12/11/13 mini van stalled on the road while driving 25 miles per hour. no warning light before hand. loss of power steering and engine. was told that it was an air flow control. drove car home from dealership and stalled on the road home. pcm was replaced. 1/20/14 next two times car failed to start while in a parking lot or driveway. (was repaired) pcm was replaced again. 2/6/14 fourth stall was on an exit ramp of a major highway. car was going 45 miles per hour and stalled. loss of power steering and engine. *tr

I was driving the car when it suddenly stopped responding when pressing on the gas pedal. the vehicle eventually rolled to a stop. the engine was running, but the car would not move forward or reverse. turns out it was the torque converter (transmission). it cost $1200 to repair. very unusual for this to happen to a car with only 49000 miles. i googled the problem and got many hits. ford had recalled the 2004 and 2005 models for this problem. why not the 2006? *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford freestar. the contact stated that upon inspection, the output shaft torque converter was found to be destroyed. the contact also mentioned that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle exhibited a loss of power when the contact was attempting to accelerate. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who stated that the torque converter would need to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified. the failure mileage was 150,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford freestar. the contact stated that while stopped, the vehicle would not accelerate. the vehicle was personally inspected by the contact who noticed that the torque converter needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 112,000.

The vehicle would do 35 or 40 mph and would not shift gear. took vehicle to two automotive repair shops to find out the issue. had the torque converter replaced along with transmission gaskets and seals. the 3rd gear shift solenoid was also replaced and vehicle still does the same thing. took it to the ford dealership and they told me that they know there's a problem and what it is (without even looking at the vehicle), but my vehicle does not fall under the recall notice. i am asking that the recall be extended to include the 2006 model ford freestar and not limited to the 2004-2005 model year as ford has not corrected the manufacturer issue in regard to the power train performance.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford freestar. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled unexpectedly as the check engine warning light illuminated. the contact also mentioned that when the accelerator pedal was depressed, the vehicle would not accelerate and would stall. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified. the failure mileage was 136,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford freestar. the contact stated that the vehicle accelerated abnormally while sitting idle at a traffic stop. the vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection where they stated that the torque converter needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 69,350.

Torque converter failed without previous signs of problems--was advised that same part on 2004 and 2005 may have been recalled--looking at websites 2006 model seems to be a problem for a lot of people. *tr

I was notified of a safety recall on my mini van, called the local dealer was told that i would get a call back as they did not have the part to fix it yet. never got the call back, finally got to take it in and after the dealer having it for 4 days i get a call and am informed of "internal failure of transmission" , was told the cost to repair the transmission. i did some checking and ford has known about this issue since 2005, my van is a 2005. there have been complaints about getting the torque convertor replaced and shortly thereafter the consumer is informed of the "internal failure of transmission". seems to me that this falls under the "cause and effect" syndrome , ie the torque convertor fingers break loose (tiny fragments) and follow the fluid down into the tranny and presto your tranny goes out. ford should cover this repair, i have the extended coverage but it is gonna be close on the expiration of coverage. i think someone should gather all of the injured consumers and sue ford. i called ford at 1-800-565-3673 and made a consumer complaint. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford freestar. the contact stated that while traveling approximately 60 mph, the vehicle suddenly lost acceleration power. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was contacted about the failure. the failure mileage was 109,000.

I reported to the dealer i bought the vehicle from the 2nd week i owned it that there was a wrench light on and it was flashing.they told me to come to the store and they would look at it,they discovered a solenoid had blown and they replaced it.they told me it was fixed but if it were to come back on that i should get back to them.the light would come on and off randomly,sometimes weekly,other times bi weekly and i called them each and every time.they sent me to a garage in biddeford that only replaced a spark plug and they called it good.i have been driving the van this way since june and despite the fact that the problem was brought to their attention,it now remains unresolved.i went to drive it 2 days ago,wrench light was on when i left,on the way home,the wrench light and engine light were on and it wouldn't shift.i couldn't go above 40 and prayed to make it home.i have no money for another car and would love to get a resolution to this soon.i am in a severe time crunch and can't afford not to have a car. *tr

I was driving my kids to school, runnining approximately 30 mph and all of a sudden realized that my engine was reving up and i was not speeding up. it happened out of no where. scared me to death because i was on a busy road and had a tractor and trailer behind me that almost ran me over. had to have my car towed to the shop to find out that my transmission had gone bad. it cost me $3400.00 to have a rebuilt transmission put in. just one year ago the pcm module went bad and ford charged me $3000.00 to put a new one in. still had the same problem. i took my car to an independent auto mechanic shop and found out that the ford dealer never replaced the pcm module. had to pay the independent shop another $1000.00 to actually put a new pcm module in. have called ford several times and they won't do anything about it. i have read hundreds of post of other people who are having the same problem. somebody needs to do something to ford. i took all my paperwork to an attorney and he told me that i didn't have enough money to fight a company the size of ford and to just get rid of the vehicle. i don't have the money to buy a new vehicle and when i tried to trade it in, the guy at the dealership said that they weren't going to give me much for it on the trade in because of all the problems that the van had. please someone help to make ford do a recall on these vans! they are ripping people off and nothing is being done about it.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford freestar. the contact stated that there was mold under the middle rear seat. the contact also mentioned that the vehicle was previously treated under nhtsa campaign number 13v081000 (seats). the manufacturer was notified about the failure. the failure mileage was 6,000 and the approximate current mileage was 75,000.

My daughter and i were traveling home from columbus ohio, we were traveling on sr 53. when our 2006 ford freestar engine started increasing rpm's. without any warning the transmission just acted like it was in neural. we were able to get off road but was almost hit by semi behind us. we were stranded on a country road at 3 am. i finally contacted a towing servive and $120.00 later we made it home. i contacted our local ford dealer and they said yes, we no whats wrong what is your vin number? i gave them my vin number and was told that it wasn't on their list????? it the same problem they know they have but since it wasn't on their recall list it was my respondsability. thsi van only has 36,000 miles, ford knows they have a problemand won't own up to it financially. they are going to get someone killed if this problem isn't fixed. how can a company know they have a safety problem and not be liable for their pooly designed transmission.

I was driving down interstate 295, in nj mile mark 33 when the vehicle started smelling and smoking. i pulled over and the transmission fluid came out from the bottom of the car. i had it towed to the repair shop and they told me that the transmission was shot and needed replaced and it would cost me $3,500.00. from what i have been reading online they recalled the 2004 - 2005 transmission for the same problem. i also read that the same transmission is used from the 2004 - 2007 models, so why would it fail for the 2004 - 2005 but not for the 2006 - 2007. i just made my last payment on this vehicle in august of 2013 and the transmission went on sept 2013. i am upset with this especially having a van full of children returning from a trip. it seems like this is a problem that should have been recalled a long time ago and not still allow for the problem to continue. *jb

My children and i were returning from a trip to and were driving through kentucky on the interstate. while we were going up a hill the car just started to rev as though it were stuck in neutral. i tried lower gears and finally we were able to move of the freeway and on to the side. thankfully we were all okay. after leaving it in a different state from which we live and having the torque converter repaired, we were able to return and drive it home. approximately 4 and a half months later, i am driving home from a night class on road that does not have great lighting and going up a hill the same thing happens. this time it is towed to a local shop and we are told that it will cost us $2400 to put in a new transmission. from what i can see here by other complaints and other web-sites, this is a common problem, that ford knows about. i am really disappointed. until this happened the first time, this was a great vehicle. i would not be so upset, if we had not just had this problem repaired such a short time ago and if it were not so over abundant in these and other vehicles.

Driving down road at 40 mph. vehicle suddenly lost all drive power. no forward, or reverse available when transmission shifted between all gear positions. engine would rev normally and engine running fine. transmission when out. no drive power. this vehicle should have been included in the torque converter/transmission recall that was done on the 2005 and 2006 freestar. *tt

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford freestar. the contact stated that while driving 20 mph, the vehicle lost power without warning. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that the torque converter was defective and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 79,000. updated 9/4/13 *cn the vehicle was reapired at a cost of $ 1,550.

I was driving on a highway in my ford freestar 2006 and the minivan seized, i lost control of the vehicle. the brakes were not working properly and i had drifted off onto the side of the highway were the grass and a few turns helped slow down my vehicle. i had to immediately jump out of the vehicle because there was smoke coming from the engine, but the vehicle would not stop. when the vehicle finally stopped, i jumped out and an ambulance assisted putting out the fire. the engine light went on about 2 minutes before this occurred, giving me no warning signs. i found out it was the transmission. it was replaced under warranty. in 2011, the same thing occurred, engine and car completely failed. when i took it in - it was the transmission again. i had to buy another transmission in less than a year. ford was not willing to assist me or talk to me about it. i called several times complaining about safety and the possible accidents it could have caused. none the less, in 2012, the transmission went again. thank goodness it was covered under warranty. same thing, car completely seized while driving again. it was the transmission again!! three years of getting a transmission - something is wrong and noone is doing anything about it. my transmission light went off again - i am afraid to even drive it to the dealer. this is ridiculous - who is helping the consumer and protecting them against this? my kids are not allowed in the vehicle now in case the car seizes on the way to the dealer. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford freestar. the contact stated that while driving approximately 65 mph, the rpm reading increased and the vehicle would not accelerate. the vehicle was towed to the contact's home. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 80,000. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford freestar. the contact stated that while traveling approximately 35 mph, the vehicle suddenly lost acceleration power. the vehicle was moved to the shoulder where it was shut down and restarted, but to no avail. the vehicle was towed to the dealer where the contact was awaiting diagnosis of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted about the failure. the failure mileage was 95,000.

I was on my way to work at 5am and was at a red light. on the green light, hit the gas and the van would not move. i couldn't get it to go into gear. it was like i didn't have any shifting abilities. the engine was running, but it wouldn't move. called a tow truck, and yes i have a transmission problem. the torque converter is shot plus whatever else can go wrong with broken metal in your transmission. we don't have the money to fix it, so we have a pretty piece of junk in our driveway that we still owe $4,500 on. i think i will plant flowers around it so the neighbors will not see the grass growing under it. plus that will give it a proper burial, because without a ford recall, it will never move. *tr

While driving, coming to a stop sign, i stopped, when commencing to go through the stop sign, vehicle would not move forward. i tried putting vehicle in reverse, i moved approx 2 feet and could not move anymore in any gear. i received help to push into a parking space away from traffic until i was able to have vehicle towed to repair shop. after researching, i found that a recall exists on the faulty torque converters which could affect the transmission also on the 2004 and 2005 ford freestar and it is the same exact faulty part as on my vehicle. frustratingly my vehicle the 2006 freestar was not included in fords recall program, but it should be. fortunately this did not occur on the highway in a more dangerous situation. i am currently on dialysis and my wife with parkinson's this is adding to our overall declining health with this additional stress. now i found out we may have to spend an additional $3000 to fix our vehicle. i have been a loyal ford customer for 45 years. *tr

The same as everyone else. the van does not shift from first to second gear. if it does shift, it is a very hard shift. some times need to back off on gas so it shifts. once in second gear, van runs good. reverse is sporadic as well. some times it wants to. sometimes not so much. changed transmission filter. did not correct the situation. did some research to see if anyone else has had issues like i am having to find out that there are many people with the same issue. i have noticed that there was a recall for the same make and model but previous 2 years. not sure why this year has not had a recall to fix the torque converter, but i am hoping that there will be a recall soon.... it is obvious that there is an issue that needs to be resolved.... *tr

I was driving my 2006 ford freestar in my neighbor hood with my kids with me. all of a sudden the car shook and i lost all power in my vehicle. the engine just revved like i was in neutral. i pulled over in a parking lot. none of the gears on van were working. i was very fortunate that i was not on highway and not traveling at a high speed. there is a problem with the torque converter and ford knows it. they did a recall on the 2004-2005 torque converter but not the 2006. i have spoken to several repair facilities including a ford dealership and they advised me that they all use the same transmission. i can not believe that ford would consider the torque converter issue a safety recall but not one for the 2006 freestar. i called ford and they said that would notify me if there is a future recall but basically i am on my own. they are putting people in jeopardy of their safety and they are aware of the issue. *tr

After heavy rain the van began to misfire and shake. check engine light came on. 2 days later it went out after drying off. *tr

While driving in traffic, power to the wheels was disconnected and the engine revved. car acted as though it was out of gear. after coasting off the roadway, vehicle would not engage in gear. there was no prior warning or issue. took the car to a mechanic who changed the torque converter - problem solved. we are surprised this was not covered under the recall for 2004-2005 vehicles as it seems to be the same issue! *tr

While driving on highway 11/70 in knoxville tennessee, traveling west my wife lost propulsion and had to coast into a parking lot. engine is fine, transmission does not provide power to wheels. this happened suddenly and without warning. we have not had any warnings that anything was going wrong with the vehicle. i realize that there is a recall for this model for the years 04, and 05, for the transmission. my failure symptom is consistent with the failure described for the 04, 05 recall. thank you, *tr

I was driving approximately 25 mph on a side street when the car lost power to the power train. the check engine light came on before losing power. the engine did not stall and as i pressed the accelerator, i could hear the engine revving. it was if the car was in neutral. i steered the car to the side of the road and stopped it. i turned it off and restarted it to see if i could get it to operate in gear. again, the card turned over but there was no power in drive or reverse. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford freestar. the contact stated that while traveling 35 mph, the vehicle failed to accelerate. the engine was still running but the vehicle would not move. the contact had the vehicle towed to a dealer and it was determined that the torque converter had failed. the vehicle had not been repaired. the failure and current mileages were 170,000. *tr

Pulled into parking lot at work, then the engine revved up as if it was in neutral and transmission would not engage. had to coast to parking spot. if this would've happened moments earlier i would've been traveling down the highway at 75mph in traffic and could have caused a very serious wreck. i have learned since this incident the 2004 and 2005 models were recalled for this exact issue, the manufacturer date on my freestar is oct. 2005, so why has the 2006 models not been recalled when they have the same torque converters with the same issue as the 2004-2005 models. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford freestar. the contact stated that while driving approximately 65 mph, the vehicle suddenly lost motive power. the vehicle was towed to a dealer for diagnosis. the technician stated that the torque converter would have to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 200,000. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford freestar. the contact stated that upon entering the vehicle, it appeared that the audio system had been reset. the contact also stated that the reverse indicators failed and the passenger side air bag light illuminated. the contact also mentioned that after opening the lift gate, the vehicle would not start immediately and the brake light illuminated erroneously. the contact took the vehicle to a dealer and was informed that it was probably an electrical problem. the vehicle had not been repaired. the failure and current mileage was 91,000.

As i was turning through traffic to drive up a hill, the transmission stopped working and the car no longer was able to move forward under its own power. i was lucky enough to be able to use the momentum i had to get out of the way of oncoming traffic. the transmission had to be replaced at a cost of 3,500 dollars. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford freestar. the contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, the transmission failed to without warning. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for diagnosis. the technician stated that the torque converter would need to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 94,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford freestar. the contact stated that the windshield wiper motor failed. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told this was a common failure. the vehicle was repaired. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was 110,000. *tr

May 4, 2013 , 2006 ford freestar w/ 87,785 mi. stopped moving in intersection with children in van.all gears acted like neutral except park. 2 1/2 hrs from home. wife had to call carmel, in police dept. for assistance to move out of intersection for her & children's safety. ford is aware of this issue, had recalls on 04-05 freestars, many complaints on 06 also, no recall. local mechanic diagnosed it as either torque converter failure or pcm, both well known issues on this car. build date on freestar is 12/05. we had to pay $400 to have it towed home.. this issues demands a recall before someone is seriously injured or dies. no warning before this happened.. *tr

While in drive (in a rainy night) vehicle just coasted to a stop. i had no working gears - vehicle acted like being in 'neutral' no matter what was selected. towed to pundmann ford and diagnosed as a torque converter problem that also ruined the transmission. dealer quote "diag removed trans assy replaced torque converter o/d drum forward clutch and o/d band all pistons and seals road test". several thousand dollars to fix. found out recall in 2004 and 2005 models for same problem. this is same problem and 2006s should be included. shocking that a transmission goes completely out at 47,000 miles.

While driving in heavy traffic during a snow storm with my 9 year old daughter on the freeway my 2006 ford freestar started jerking and trying to stall out when trying to get off the freeway to safety speedometer was showing i was driving 120 at a stop light. the rpm's were at a 3 while sitting still. if the van had stalled on the freeway the incident would have been horrific. then a second incident happen on march 28, 2013 when i was preparing pull onto a side street my van started jerking and stalling out on me and the speedometer showed i going a 120 while sitting still at a stop sign. *tr

Engines runs fine and accelerates, but van does not move. as if in neutral. same problem as recalled 2004 - 2005 faulty factory torque converter. was almost hit on highway as speed decelerated rapidly. seeing many others online have filed similar complaints, i am quite sure ford knows this defect extends to the 2006 model which was built in 2005 using the same parts known to be faulty.*tr

I was going to work traveling at exactly 40 mph and engine was working fine but transmission was not engaging. the van came to a slow gradual stop. i turned the van off ant started it again with no problems but when tried to shift into gear, it would not engage. my brother who is a certified auto repair technician in puerto rico was visiting and checked it for me an stated that the transmission pump failed causing the torque converter to break. it would need to be repaired at a cost of at least $1200.00. i am making payments and i have no other vehicle and now i can't get to work. ford knew about this problem because it is the same transmission recalled in 2005 the freestar i am preparing to sue. *tr

I was driving my van home from the grocery store. all of a sudden the speedometer said i was traveling at over 100 miles an hour and began to vibrate. i pulled over, turned the car off and restarted it. it seemed to be okay at first. then when i tried to get it up to speed it would only move down the road at a crawl. same problem as the 2004-2005 models. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford freestar. the contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning while driving uphill. the vehicle was towed to a transmission specialist, who performed a diagnostic and located the failure at the transmission torque converter. the transmission was rebuilt and the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 65,555 and the approximate current mileage was 65,655. updated 5/7/13 *cn updated 05/16/2013 *js

When i placed the shifter lever to reverse the vehicle would not move backward. the torque converter had to be replaced. brake booster had to be replaced. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford freestar. the contact stated that while driving 40 mph, the instrument panel failed. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection and they stated that the light behind the instrument panel needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 115,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford freestar. the contact stated that the rear driver's side seat belt failed to unlatch. the contact mentioned that the seat was folded down and the seat belt tightened, leaving no slack in the webbing to allow it to return to the upright position. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was awaiting diagnosis of the failure. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 96,000 and the current mileage was 97,000. *tr

My husband and 5 passengers were traveling home at night from my son's hockey game ( 2 hours away) when the car felt like it was sent into neutral. could not go forward or reverse. thankfully they were able to coast safely to a stop. they were stranded and had to flag down help. the torque converter was totally stripped out which resulted in a repair bill of $902.00. ( not to mention the cost of towing) i found out that the 2004 and 2005 freestar torque converters were on recall. why were the 2006 models not included in this? i was told they have the same transmission and such. i will be holding onto my receipt in hopes that we can be reimbursed for this major inconvenience and safety issue. this could have been a bad situation had they been on a freeway. i am hoping that ford will recognize that the 2006 models should be included on this recall. if not.... the next breakdown, accident, injury or death could be on your shoulders. sorry for the rant but i am frustrated! *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford freestar. the contact stated that while driving 70 mph, the vehicle came to a complete halt without any warnings and there was a sudden increase of engine rpm. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the technician diagnosed that the torque converter was defective and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 92,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford freestar. the contact stated that while driving 50 mph, the transmission suddenly pulled then the electrical system failed. the vehicle engine was still running but the vehicle failed to respond to acceleration attempts. the vehicle was towed to the dealer where the vehicle was awaiting diagnosis. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 103,218.

Van quit moving. engine was running fine throughout the entire incident, but the transmission would no longer engage and move the van in any direction. waiting on diagnostic report, but have checked the vin and there is no recall notice at this time. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford freestar. the contact stated that while driving approximately 20 mph, the vehicle lost motive power without warning. the vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the torque converter needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 83,161 and the /current /mileage was 110,000. updated 2/27/13 *cn updated 03/11/2013 *js

2006 ford freestar. consumer writes in regards to transmission malfunction. *smd the consumer stated the vehicle slowed to a stop, in the middle of the interstate.

I got into my van, after dropping my mom off and was during approximately 15 miles am hour, got half way down her street when i heard this strange noise, like the sound of ron's revving on a race car or something. than. my rpm gage was going all the way up and down. it was moving pretty slow, and i got scared and pulled over and put it in park and shut it down. i than tried to start it up again and it would not go . it just kept revving. the ron's moving up and down again. i had to have it towed to a transmission shop and they charged me $1,550 to have trainee rebuilt. i was out of a vehicle for months trying to come up with the money. also spending money on rentals to get to work and bring my kids to school. than just three months after getting my van back, i drove to the akron reservation and nearly the same thing happened driving up a hill on the way back. i had to have it towed again and went without my van for another week and a half. they fixed it again and than told me there was a recall on the torque converters through ford. the 2004 and 2005 ford freestar. my van is an 06, and their are a lot of 2006 story's and complaints i have heard besides mine. ford needs to extend the recall and add the 2006 models also, because it's the same defective problem as the 04, and 05. *tr

Running sluggish on acceleration. no warning lights regarding any problem until total failure while driving on a major highway. was able to get to dealer. at stop sign car would not move. re-started and was able to park. needs transmission replaced. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford freestar. the contact stated that while accelerating from a stop, the vehicle suddenly lost acceleration power. the vehicle was towed to a private mechanic where it was determined that the torque converter failed. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted about the failure. the failure and current mileages were 266,000. the vin was not available.

Transmission failed without warning while driving at city speeds under normal conditions. *tr

While driving at highway speed (75mph) the transmission failed, there was no warning and there were no previous problems with the transmission. the transmission has no forward or reverse gears leaving it essentially in neutral. this left the car without power or the ability to safely exit the highway in the middle of crowded traffic. except for the ability of other drivers to avoid our car this could have resulted in a catastrophic accident. *tr

Air conditioner, right side passenger door window, moter mounts. *tr

I was traveling down the highway when my transmission completely quit working and my rpm's shot up to 5000. i coasted to the side of the road and the transmission would not engage. i had it towed to a local shop where i was referred to cottman transmission to get it evaluated. cottman transmission said the transmission was full of water and completely burned up. they said that these vans have a problem with water leaking through the wiper vents onto the top of the pcm and water entering into the transmission. upon more investigation i have found out that ford has even acknowledged the problem and still has not issued a recall. they have issued a recall on some of the 04 and 05's for torque converter issues that sound like the same problem with the 06's. something has to be done about this because i was traveling on a busy highway with my wife and kids and had the transmission locked up i could have caused a serious, possibly even fatal, wreck because of ford's failure to correct a problem that they know exists! thankyou. *tr

At a grocery store parking lot, after turning into a parking spot i put the van into reverse to straighten it out, when i put back into drive, it didn't move, there was no engagement whatsoever of the gears. i had to push the vehicle into the spot out of the lane of traffic and have it towed. ironically this happened 3 days after i learned about ford recalling the freestar for 2005 models to replace torque converter; when the service center who towed my vehicle told me i needed a torque converter replacement i had them provide pictures of the part and can clearly see the part itself was a 2005 part! however ford is not taking responsibility because the year of my vehicle is 2006, it cost me over $1300 to repair. i notified customer service at ford on 8/31/12 to request a refund but so far nothing. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford freestar. the contact stated that she attempted to accelerate from a traffic stop but the vehicle would not respond. the vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection where they stated that the torque converter needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. the manufacturer was notified and advised the contact that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 12v006000(power train:automatic transmission:torque converter). the failure mileage was 60,000.

Within the first year of owning this vehicle, we experienced intermittent problems with accelerating after a stop (either at a stop sign or red light or pulling out of a driveway). the traction control light would flash, and the van would not accelerate beyond 10-15 mph despite depressing the gas pedal to the floor. the only way to resolve the problem was to shut the vehicle down and start it again which clears the computer. there were several instances when we lost power while entering an intersection and were almost hit by other vehicles. we took the vehicle to two ford dealerships, neither of which found an error code or could replicate the problem. there was no rhyme or reason as to when or where the problem would occur. it may happen twice in one week or six months could pass without an issue. we were finally forced to sue ford under pennsylvania lemon law. approximately a year after the van was out of warranty, the van failed to accelerate while pulling out of my daughter's daycare. i drove to the ford dealership at 10 mph and left it running. the traction control light stayed illuminated for once, and a mechanic was able to pull an error code for a faulty abs sensor. i called ford corporate from the dealership and had them pull up the vehicle records. to their credit, they agreed to pay the $1200 bill for the abs sensor and another part related to the problem. i drove the van for another year and a half with no other abs problems. an employee at the dealership advised me that when no error codes appear during diagnostic testing, ford will not pay the dealership to troubleshoot. therefore, there is no incentive for the dealership to put any effort into fixing a problem...it just costs them money. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford freestar. the contact stated that while traveling 35 mph, the vehicle became resistant to acceleration attempts. the contact merged off the roadway where the vehicle was towed to a private mechanic. the mechanic inspected the vehicle and determined that the torque converter failed. the contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number 12v006000 (power train:automatic transmission), which he believed was similar to the failure, but did not confirm if the vehicle was included in the recall campaign. the manufacturer was notified of the issue. the failure and current mileages were 118,000.

My wife was driving home from work when she turned onto a side street, the van lost all power and the wouldn't go into gear. after researching the problem i came across alot of people with this same problem with there 2006 freestar. i also found out that the 2004 and 2005 freestar had recalls for this same problem. could someone please look into this. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford freestar. the contact stated that while traveling 25 mph the vehicle lost power and would not accelerate. the engine was running, but the vehicle would not accelerate. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and was told the torque converter failed and needed to be replaced. the failure and current mileage was 120,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford freestar. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds the vehicle made a rubbing noise. the contact inspected the vehicle and found that the rear driver side wheel well had become separated and was rubbing against the tire. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not available. the failure and the current mileage was 110,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford freestar. the contact stated that while driving 55 mph the vehicle stopped accelerating however the engine was still running. the contact smelled burning fluids. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for diagnosis and the contact was informed that the transmission, torque converter and shaft had failed and would need to be rebuilt. the vehicle was repaired. afterward he was informed of a recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 12v006000 (power train:automatic transmission). the manufacturer was notified but offered no assistance. the failure mileage was 85,000 and the current mileage was 106,000. ..updated 01/30/13 *bf the consumer stated the vehicle ws repaired. the consumer was advised the defective transmission is the same as those included in the recall. updated 2/1/2013 *js

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford freestar. the contact stated that while driving 5 mph and turning into a residential garage, the transmission would not engage in any gear, preventing the vehicle from being driven. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who advised the contact that that the torque converter was defective and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred one week later. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in any recalls. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 83,000.

After starting vehicle, very high rpm's. when put in drive it stalls out. sitting at stop light it stalls out. mechanic said, "pcm is bad." it's not worth replacing if it's a design flaw. us as consumers shouldn't have to pay for car manufactures mistakes!! *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford freestar. the contact was driving approximately 15 mph when the vehicle completely stalled. the contact moved to the shoulder of the road and powered on the vehicle. the vehicle was towed to the contact's home. the manufacturer was contacted and advised that there was a recall for the 2004 and 2005 ford freestar vehicles however, not for the 2006 models (nhtsa campaign id number: 12v006000 power train:automatic transmission:torque converter). the vehicle was taken to the dealer who advised that the torque converter would have to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 97,780. the current mileage was 98,000.

I bought the vehicle in jan. 06, starter went 11 months later. van has never started up correctly. it doesn't run smoothly. runs rough when it rains. found info online regarding water leaking into the pcm which can create misfires, shift late, engine can run rough. i have taken it back to echelon ford several times. they still won't admit to it being a problem. couldn't find a code. however, now that i am out of warranty, they were able to find a code. ford are not backing up there product! there hundreds of complaints about these vehicles and nothing is being done! i have 1 year left to pay, and can't afford to make repairs that ford should be fixing since it started when i had the original warranty...why will ford not do something..? i have a wife who drives it with 4 kids. what are they waiting for, an accident...? what has to happen to get them to fix this problem on there vehicles. ford is saying it's miss firing in cylinder 3. probably because of all the water that has effected the pcm, and the ignition coil pack & ignition wires needs to be replaced, why would need to be replaced in a 5 year old vehicle... is that getting wet too...? i am extremely tired of dealing with this van. it's not fair to have a company not stand behind there product. i have had it! *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford freestar. the contact stated that while driving 40 mph, the vehicle became resistant to forward acceleration. the vehicle was towed to the contacts home. the contact called a local dealer and was informed of a recall for the failure under nhtsa campaign id number: 12v006000 (power train:automatic transmission) . the contact was also informed that his vin was not included in the recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileages were 99,000.

I was traveling at a steady speed of 40 mph when i experienced instant and total transmission failure. the engine remained running and all subsystems continued to function but there was no power applied to the wheels in any gear. after being towed to the nearest ford dealership (lindsay ford in wheaton, md) the service department said that i needed a new transmission for $4,000. i eventually had the transmission repaired at a local shop for a total cost to me of $2,600. i learned that i had the same transmission problem that seems to be common to the ford freestar: a broken pump shaft caused the torque converter teeth to break off. it is obvious that this is a serious design flaw that remains uncorrected. ford should be held accountable and made liable for all failures and repairs related to this issue. *tr

Vehicle started but when placed into drive or reverse nothing would happen even when the engine was revved. no warning, no noise, no previous indications at all that there was a problem. car was towed to ford dealership who informed me that the torque converter would need to be replaced as it was broken. thankfully my wife and kids had just pulled off the main highway for a fuel stop and were just going to continue their journey when the problem occurred. how can ford issue a recall for 2004 and 2005 freestar torque converters and not issue one for the 2006 when i'm sure that some 2006 models were actually made in 2005. *tr

Van was in motion on secondary roadway/county highway at approx 30mph. operator slowed vehicle for traffic and then attempted to continue on but received no response from the van. engine was operating and gear selector was in drive. the incident could be classed as near miss accident as other operators had to drive around the van which had come to a stop in the middle of road. ford diagnostics are that the torque converter has failed and has to be replaced. the symptoms and problem are the same as the 2004 & 2005 freestar torque converter recall. however, ford has not included the 2006 model year in the same recall. *tr

Driving north of idaho falls on i-15 on august 26, 2012. cruise control on at 75 mph. sudden loss of gear, engine rpm spiked. removed cruise control, now coasting in drive. pulled over to the shoulder and placed in park. attempted to engage the transmission with no response in any gear. the transmission has a date code of august 16, 2005. *tr

I was driving approximately 45 mph on busy highway, my ford freestar would no longer accelerate. looking in the rear view mirror, there was smoke coming from my vehicle. the engine light came on after i noticed the smoke, then my thermostat went all the way from c to hot in a split second. no warning, car smoking and my brakes and gas was not working. i tried to pull over safely and get out of the vehicle quickly. my van was engulfed with smoke, an ambulance pulled over to assist me. the car fire was put out and towed to a ford dealer. it was my transmission that blew. it was covered by warranty and fixed. i was told it was a bad transmission. one year and two weeks later, my ford freestar was not shifting gears, i was getting stuck, in reverse. when i shift to drive, it does not go forward. my car had to be towed again to the same ford dealer. i was told my transmission was filled with water and the 1 year warranty i purchased the year before was shorted by two weeks. ford would not honor my warranty due to it being over by 2 weeks time frame. so, i then purchased another transmission with another warranty. now in 2012, a year later, my transmission that i purchased last year is doing the same thing, getting stuck in gears, when i accelerate, my freestar jumps. every time it rains, this car stalls. when i took to my mechanic, he says this is a horrible car. poorly made and it should have been recalled. apparently it stalls in the rain due to the sealing from ford? why and how is this possible? this vehicle is a horrible safety problem. i am fortunate my children were not with me in the first car fire. when is ford or the safety council going to investigate this car? so in my vehicle, ford thinks there is nothing wrong with their customer having to replace a transmission 3 years in a row. no safety warnings or engine light warnings at all. *tr

Van shut off while driving and would not restart it had no electrical power, turned out computer shorted out $1200.00 repair. *tr

The van has been hard to start just recently past month it takes 4 turns of key to start , van dies while driving, battery has died . took to ford dealership and they cant find anything wrong at all . they had me replace , fuel pump / spark plugs and wires / fuel filter/ ignition coil / tps sensor / air intake idle sensor / cleaned and reprogrammed the pcm / made new ignition key / cleaned all ground connections / checked alternator / replaced battery / drained gas tank and added fuel cleaner / after all of this expense i still am having the exact same issues ?????? any advice from anyone ??/ thanks in advance . *tr

I was driving down a city street, stopped at a light, when it turned green i pushed on the pedal gently (someone was in front of me) and it made a huge jerk and clank clank clank. it then started to go. at this point it had the "powertrain malfunction light on". i drove it to ford and the car wouldn't go into reverse at all and wouldn't drive with out jerking. it also wouldn't go back in neutral when the key was turned on. no warning, drove fine before this. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford freestar. the contact stated that the vehicle would not accelerate. the contact was able to see that the engine and tachometer continued running however the vehicle would not respond to acceleration attempts. the vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection where it was determined that the torque converter failed. the vehicle was repaired by replacing the torque converter. the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. the current and failure mileage was 84,000.

I have filed a complaint before on this website about my frod freestar suddenly not moving. going up a ramp in the dark when car just stopped going forward. same complaint as many others here. i have emailed ford several times to find out if the 2006 will be recalled like the 04 and 05 models with the same exact problem. just kept getting the standard we aren't responsible answer. i called ford 2 days ago to verbally file a complaint. i was told that 1) rebuilt parts are better than new parts, so that's why i have a rebuilt transmission in my van now and 2) that ford won't respond about a recall unless they start getting phone calls from people with the same complaint. so do letters an emails about the problem not count? don't know if anyone is following the complaints on here but i thought i would share just in case. i paid $2600 to get a rebuilt transmission put in my car by ford and i really want my money back and faith once again in my vehicle. *tt

1) sudden unexpected loss of power and all gears. occurred while normally accelerating from a stop. vehicle towed to ford dealer. dealer stated to replace entire transmission at cost of $2900.00 plus credit card interest. 2) sudden loss of power. dealer replaced pcm at cost of $900.00. 3) powering steering fluid leak. 4) coolant leak. 5) persistent loss of air from wheel after replacing tire. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford freestar. the contact stated that the vehicle jerked while shifting gears. the contact also stated that the vehicle stalled while driving at various speeds. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic but he was unable to diagnose the failure. the contact stated that she also had to have the vehicle towed on a few occasions. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified and offered no assistance. the failure mileage was 116,000.

Driving down road city street (25 mph speed limit) on way home. not raining outside. temperature was about 85 degrees. very high humidity. as approached intersection the vehicle suddenly shut itself off. complete loss of power, power steering, and power breaking. wife had trouble pulling over, but because were only going 20 mph at that point, we managed to pull over and stop car. we were only 2 blocks from home, so we restarted engine (which turned on without trouble) and drove home slowly (now with the check-engine light on). dangerous situation, as it is incredibly difficult to control the vehicle without power steering or braking. if we had taken the interstate home instead of the way we went, we could have been driving at 70 mph onto an off ramp when it shut off. very dangerous indeed. *tr

05/07/12 as the brake was applied to turn a corner in traffic, the car just quit forward motion! turned engine off and restarted engine, and was then able to drive forward. 05/21/12 started parked van , put it in reverse,applied accelerator, the engine revved up, but no reverse motion(car rolled backwards as was parked on an incline), put it in drive, applied accelerator, and again the engine revved up, but no forward motion drive(again van rolled backwards). van was towed to garage. assumed that it was the torque converter problem that a recall was issued for 2004 and 2005 ford freestars. diagnosis was indeed a bad torque converter in our 2006 ford freestar(not currently recalled for the torque converter like the 2004 and 2005 ford freestars). *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford freestar. while traveling 55 mph, the contact noticed that the vehicle had suddenly shifted out of gear, as if the vehicle was shifted into neutral. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the contact was informed that nhtsa campaign id number: 12v006000 (power train:automatic transmission:torque converter) did not apply to his vin. the vehicle had not been repaired. the current and failure mileages were 146,000.

Without warning and at various speeds the transmission on our 2006 ford freestar will lose power. i would describe it as a hiccup effect were power is lost and gained several times in a 15-30 second time period (switching gears?). consistently this will happen between the speeds of 55 -60 mph, and almost all the time this will happen when the engine requires more power going up hills. we are taking it to our second repair shop in one month today. *tr

I am usually satisfied with the fords that i have possessed. until i leased a 2006 ford freestar. as my husband was driving with our 3 young children, the van had stalled in the middle of high traffic as we were entering. thank god that none of the other vehicles had hit us. come to find out that it was the torque converter. we had also found out that the ford freestar 2004 an 2005 torque converters have been recalled. it is obvious that it is a flaw of the model. now we are on foot having to pay the 1100 expense out of pocket. how are we to do that when we are having financial situation as it is. *js

Driving home on tollraod at night going up on ramp. van gave no warning, no lights, no issues. engine still on but van would not move. was able to roll back down ramp partway and get on to small houlder area. this ramp was curved and we were in a blind spot with a carfull of people and the cat. had to wait for hctra to tow us to a safe location, then had to wait another 2 hours for a tow truck. couls not get a rental from ford nor did we get any help replacing the transmission. $2600 later we have a erbulit transmission. i drive 2 hours to and from work. the van has all of its maintence done on time. ford has recalled the 04 nad o5 freestar for the same exact problem but will not acknowledge the issue with the 2006. very frustrating. *tr

The first failure was when i was driving down the road doing just over 55 mph, all of a sudden the van died an i coasted to the side of the road. after several failed attempts to restart the van it finally started and stayed running. i eventually made it home without incident. had it checked and was told it possibly had an electrical failure but change the fuel filter in case it was an issue with fuel getting to the engine. so we did. it ran fine after that until about 3 months later. we took it to run errands with no problem and returned home. went to run to the grocery store and the van would not go into gear. it would start ok but not move, wouldn't go into drive or reverse. thankfully it was at home when it happened and not going down the road like the first time when i had all 3 kids with me. had it towed to a garage where they found metal shavings in the torque converter. had a new one put in and it ran fine for about 2 weeks. then we found cracks in the coil packs and hd those replaced along with all spark plugs. not sure if that is relevant to the torque problem. spent $940.00 to fix the torque converter and another $240.00 to fix coil packs and spark plugs. the torque converter is a recall on the '04 and '05 and the same needs to be done with the '06's. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford freestar. while the contact was driving approximately 45 mph, the wrench warning indicator began to illuminate on the instrument panel. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnosis. the technician stated that the transmission would need to be replaced. the vehicle had not been repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that there was not a recall related to the malfunction. the approximate failure mileage was 27,116.

Driving with my two young daughters in the vehicle. had just driven about 50 miles at 60 mph. luckily had just gotten off the highway when the vehicle felt like i had shifted into neutral. the engine sounded like it was revving but i had absolutely no power. it's now going to cost me $2500 for a new transmission. i wouldn't even give it a second thought if i hadn't just read that the 2004-5 freestars have been recalled because of transmission problems. i'm wondering why the 2006 wasn't included since i'm guessing the transmissions are identical. we were incredibally lucky since i had just gotten off the highway, but 5 minutes earlier would have been a different story. *js

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford freestar. the contact stated that all of the warning lamps illuminated on the instrument panel. the contact mentioned that the exterior and interior lamps were flickering. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that ecm was defective and needed to be replaced. the remedy failed to repair the failure. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer, who diagnosed that the wiring harness needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 120,000 and current mileage was 140,000. updated 5/7/12 *cn updated 05/30/12

Recurrent intermittent problems with slipping transmission. problem has become increasingly worse. waiting for catastrophic failure with this known ford transmission problem. i will probably die,when this(transmission) fails and puts me in the path of a speeding vehicle; giving me no chance to get out of the way. a 6 year old vehicle should not have this problem. *tr

I had just left home and turned out onto major highway - i was picking up speed and it was like i put my van into neutral - i just pulled off highway and it would not go into any gear. had to tow it and have it repaired. torque converter went out -- had to have transmission rebuilt. aamco rebuilt transmission and they told us it had a 2005 transmission in it. i feel like the 2006 ford freestars should be placed in the same recall as the 2004 and 2005 ford freestars as some were actually made in 2005. *tr

Every time it rained, my engine would shudder, shake, sometimes knock, the transmission would shift for no good reason, and i stalled out in traffic once. the vehicle became non-drivable when it rained (and only when it rained). i took the vehicle to my ford dealer (schults ford of harmarville, pa), where technician pat sand indicated that this is a known problem with ford freestars, and said a ford service bulletin indicates that because of a manufacturing problem (incorrect sealer application to the pcm and poor position of pcm in relation to windshield run-off) water leakage into the program control module causes it to issue random commands and errors. they followed the ford bulletin and by simply better sealing against moisture / blocking the water flow, resolved the problem. this is a safety issue and a known manufacturing defect. *tr

Driving with the family, going 50 mph and the car cuts out completely dead with no warning. had to coast into the median. put car in park and restarted. exactly one week later, car died while accelerating from a stop sign. car would not go into any gear. same issues with 04 and 05 fords that are being recalled. 06 needs to be recalled too. now i have to spend 3k on a new transmission because of a ford documented issue. *kb

My ford freestar had been outside overnight and the windows were icy as the temperature was approx 30 degrees. i started the car and put the rear defroster on high for about 10 min before leaving for work. soon after, i was on the highway driving 60 mph when suddenly there was a loud implosion as the rear window shattered and most fell in! stunned and not knowing initially what had happened, i pulled to the side of the freeway and quickly realized that i needed alternate transportation to work and returned home to further assess my newly 'air conditioned' van. i contacted my dealer several days later and got the rear window repaired at my expense. despite a couple of mechanics suggesting that the combination of the icy condensation on the window and the defroster running on high caused the window to shatter, ford motors would not reimburse any of the expense ($260) for repairs. this van has never been in an accident and fortunately has otherwise been reliable. i am very disappointed that ford would not cover window replacement and examine the cause especially after reading that this is a prevalent problem with many of their vehicles. thank you for taking my concerns into consideration to continue to maintain safe vehicles for all on the road. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford freestar. the contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. the vehicle was towed the dealer where the dealer confirmed that the torque converter needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was contacted. the vehicle was repaired. the failure mileage was 73,971 and the current mileage was 190,000.

Yesterday while traveling on interstate 30, our 2006 ford freestar suddenly made a loud revving up noise with the rpms shooting up for a second and then i had no propulsion. the motor was running, but all i could do was coast as far as i could to get to the shoulder. my husband and three young children were with us, and it was very scary to lose power like that and then to sit on the shoulder being shaken by every big rig that came by. we had to be towed to the nearest ford dealership and rent a vehicle to drive the 100 miles home. once home last night, we found info about the same thing happening to many other freestars and that ford is voluntarily recalling '04 and '05 models to replace the torque converters. what about the '06 models this is happening to? we were amazed at the stories we found identical to ours. will the 2006 models be addressed as well? when i heard the automated message from ford concerning the '04 and '05 models and how this issue does not affect safety because a vehicle can be coasted to safety, i was appalled. i wonder if they have tried that in interstate traffic consisting to a large degree of 18-wheelers barreling downhill on you as you try to get past a bridge to the shoulder while carrying your husband and three kids! and then to sit there not able to move one way or the other while more 18-wheelers fly by, feeling relief each time they don't hit you, trying to decide if we'd all be safer standing in the ditch! didn't feel so safe to me! *tr

While driving home from work on a rural single lane highway with no shoulder, my 2006 ford freestar mini-van completely lost acceleration. i was traveling 70 mph and going up a large hill when everything just shut down. there was absolutely no warning, no lights, nothing! when pushing the gas to the floor, the rpm's revved but i had no acceleration. i coasted to a stop at the top of the hill, trying to maneuver the van off the road and out of the way of the 18 wheeler that was not far behind me. after trying repeatedly to get the transmission to engage, i had it towed to a ford dealership and was told the transmission needed to be replaced at a cost of over $3000. i had to take it back to this dealership twice to have them fix small things that they had not properly put back together. less than a year later, the powertrain warning light for the transmission came on and i had to take it back to a different ford dealership. i was told it was the transmission again, and because it was thankfully still under warranty i wasn't out any money, but i was without my primary vehicle for our family of 5 for almost two weeks. the transmission feels like it is starting to slip again, and i have taken it back to the dealership twice to have them look for the problem before it goes out, but i keep getting told it is nothing. when my husband rode with the mechanic to see if it would slip, the torque converter started shuddering, but the mechanic said, "it's just the torque converter shuddering, don't worry about it". now i am reading that a faulty torque converter may lead to more transmission trouble, but i feel the ford dealership is just waiting for the warranty to go out again so they won't have to fix it yet again. this is the only vehicle we have that will transport our whole family, and i'm not sure how safe it is for me to continue to drive it. *tr

While driving on the highway the torque converter would malfunction causing the vehicle to hesitate and make a rumbling sound. the right front wheel makes tapping sounds when turning to the right or left. the ford mechanic and my personal mechanic have said the torque converter, cv joints and drive shafts will have to be replaced, and that the transmission may have to be rebuilt or replaced. i purchased the van form ford in 2007. i am looking forward to hearing for the nhtsa board on these issues. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford freestar. the contact stated that while driving approximately 40 to 45 mph, all of the power shut off, but the engine continued to run. the vehicle was later towed to an authorized dealer and they informed the contact that the failure may be due to the torque converter. the vehicle had not been repaired. the failure and current mileages were approximately 108,000. the vin was unavailable.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford freestar. the contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the contact felt the vehicle slip before stalling completely. the contact attempted to shift into drive and reverse but the vehicle would not move from its position. the vehicle was then towed to an authorized dealer where it was diagnosed that the forward and reverse gears malfunctioned. the dealer also stated that the vehicle needed a new torque converter, which was replaced. the failure mileage was 83,161 and the current mileage was 83,300.

Van started shuddering and shaking upon acceleration brought the van to a transmission shop and they told me the transmission torque converter was faulty and about ready to fail totally. the transmission repair shop replaced the torque converter and shaft in the transmission. i called ford and they told me they are currently only recalling the 2004's and 2005's. my van is a 2006 and according to the transmission shop it has the exact same defective components in the transmission as the 2004's and 2005's. ford needs to recall the 2006's. this repair cost me $1700.00 and i feel ford should have to pay for the repair on my vehicle. if you have a 2006 or 2007 and are having transmission torque converter issues you need to file a complaint with the nhtsa. so they can make ford recall the rest of the defective transmissions! *tr

We were accelerating from a stop light, just getting to 10mph when the transmission failed. it was like the transmission shifted into neutral. there were no warning signs or indicators that the transmission was failing. it just went out. *tr

Transmission is dead. without warning. i towed my car. mechanic asking me 2500$. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford freestar. the contact was driving between 40-50 mph when the engine stalled briefly and the vehicle failed to accelerate. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was contacted but the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 120,000 and the current mileage was 126,000.

On 1/27/12 while heading out of town with my family on a busy highway at a speed of 72mph my van lost all power. the van was suddenly dropping speed with no prior warning at all. there were semis all around and thank the lord i was able to pull the van over to the side of the road out of harms way. once on the side of the road i turned off the iginition and waited a few minutes before trying to start again. the van started but, would not go into gear at all. i had to call a tow truck which costs me money i did not have and now to find out that there are many others out there with the same make,model and year vehicle that are having the same exact problem and nothing is being done about it by ford is crazy. this could have cost me and my family our lives and others that were driving around me. when is something going to be done.?! to have ford recall the '04 and '05 models for this exact reason, should make them realize there is something extremely wrong with this make and model vehicle. i purchased this vehicle for the family thinking of safety all along but am now scared to drive it once it gets fixed. this is death trap as far as i am concerned. *tt

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford freestar. the contact stated that while driving 58 mph, the rpms increased and the vehicle failed to accelerate. the vehicle was towed to the dealer where the contact was advised that the torque converter caused the transmission to fail and that the transmission needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance. no repairs were performed. the current and the failure mileages were 123,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford freestar. the contact was attempting a left turn at 15 mph when a grinding noise emitted from the transmission. the vehicle lunged forward and the vehicle failed to continue accelerating. the vehicle was towed to the dealer where the dealer confirmed that the torque converter failed and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was contacted and they advised the contact that the vin failed to qualify for repairs under nhtsa campaign id number: 12v006000 (power train:automatic transmission:torque converter). the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and the current mileage was 57,000.

I own a 2006 ford freestar and as of jan 9 2012 they have recalled 04-05 for the transmission blowing up! torque converter ,pump and output shaft to give you the pats! my family was in the van on the 400 hwy driving on jan 22 2012 with two children and my van shouts down no control,driving 105-110 in the middle lane.. we did get to the side of the road and no one was hurt thank god, to realize our transmission blow,with only 105,000km on the van not knowing there was a problem out from ford canada all ready for the 04-05 ,we have called ford canada and told them what happened and they informed us that we have no warranty and its not in the recalls, so the van was fixed with a billof 2975.00at aamco transmission on jan 25th 2012 with no help from ford, i cant believe this has happened they were aware of this problem and are not concerned about lives, someone or all of us and anyone around us could have lost there lives due to this problem with the transmissions failing and there know about it, and don't feel there is enough repaired with the 06 are you kidding me not enough reports this is a joke, there are aware of this and when someone loses there life there recall them , give your head a shake, fix the problem before this even happens, i don't know where to begin and where or who to talk to but i am email everyone i can so that no one loses there life over this!!!i need help from all parties out there please i am heard this happened to me and my family and it could have turn out very bad!!!!! *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford freestar. the contact stated the engine remained in the on position but the vehicle failed to move forward. the mechanic stated the torque converter failed. the contact found nhtsa recall campaign id number: 12v006000 (power train automatic transmission: torque converter) and wanted to know why the 2006 model year was not included. the current and failure mileage was 70,000.

After engaging the vehicle into drive, the vehicle went approximately 30 feet then suddenly stopped. the engine remained running, the vehicle just stopped and would not go in any gear. after towing it to the dealer, we were informed that the torque converter was bad. there were no warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel and no prior warnings of failure. the vehicle had been at the dealer for routine maintenance one week prior to the failure and the technicians reported no incidents of concern. the majority of the mileage on this vehicle are highway miles and there is not a situation of frequent gear changes. as there are many other 2006 ford freestar vehicle owners with similar complaints and occurrences, and the vehicle was built in 2005 (but not included in the 2005 recall), ford should recall this vehicle and others with similar incidences. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford freestar. the contact stated that the vehicle stalled while attempting a turn, without warning. the vehicle was towed to the dealer where the dealer performed a diagnostic and located the failure at the torque converter. the dealer replaced the torque converter. the manufacturer was notified of the failure but denied any assistance with the repair. the failure mileage was 76,076 and the current mileage is 78,000. updated 03/05/12*lj updated 02/07/12. *jb

Bought the 2006 ford freestar on 9/14/11. 5 minutes after the purchase, i came to a light and the car lost all power. turned right around and went back to the dealership and assumed it was from sitting in the lot through a massive snow storm. in the 18 weeks that i have had the vehicle, it has been brought back to the shop 4 times totaling 12 full weeks. we have constant loss of power. we also experience a jerking/bucking which results in the engine light flashing and as soon as the car slows down enough, it will lose power. this usually happens right after rain. these problems have left me with a non mobile car in intersections. this is not safe at all and there should be a recall on this vehicle before someone ends up in a fatal crash. *tt

On nov. 18, 2011 while on a trip of approximately 600 miles round trip this 2006 ford freestar shuddered a few times which was presumed to be rough road. on nov. 23 the van did not go into reverse. after a few tries it did slip into reverse. the following day nov. 24 the same thing happened. the van was in another town about 60 miles away, my daughter had borrowed it, so on dec.06, 2011 she took it to a ford dealership for diagnosis. the dealership gave me a paper stating the oss was bad. i picked up the van (after the ford dealership told me it could be driven home), and on the way home it started to jerk when changing gears while going up or down hills. the lights inside and out went out also. i took the van to a transmission shop and after they checked it over it was determined the transmission was bad. there was nothing wrong with the oss sensor. a washer had broken inside the transmission, the fluid was full of metal, bushings were worn, and gears needed replacing. i trust this transmission place totally and since i had experienced the reverse and gear jerk problems myself i felt this was the correct diagnosis. i had the transmission repaired. now, this may be reasonable for some 2006 vehicles which may had been driven hard, however.. this van had 56683 miles when taken to the dealership. this vehicle is used mostly for transportation for a disabled person. which makes it twice as frightening about the transmission. i keep thinking about the possibilities of breaking down miles away from home. when is it acceptable for a bought new, gently treated vehicle with 56683 miles on it have a bad transmission? even though it is 5 years old the mileage is not great. i cannot think what might have been if it had gone totally while on the road transporting a disabled person. *tr

The engine revved up real high and then there was no drive train. the transmission would not move in any gear. the motor was fine. just no drive. *tr

Vechicle just stopped. got it going again after turning off and restarting. code showed it needed to be "reflashed." cost 110 at dealership and no improvement. code showed ignition coil. replaced and no improvement. finally replaced pcm april 2011. also experience intermitent electrical problems (radio, clock reset) with no battery failure. *tt

I was driving and came to a stop light the car didn't stop it kept lunging forward i made it home and had it towed it to the dealership they called the next day to say it had water in the transmission fluid and the trans. asked me if i had driven it into a lake? i did not they then said later that they had found a tsb saying that rain water goes down through the wind shield into a cowl to the transmission vent and gets into the fluid? ford and my warranty company will not pay for the repairs as they say it is not a mechanical problem but due to water ? i know ford knows that they manufactured the part or parts that lets water get into the transmission but they want at least $3,250 or more for the repairs to the transmission and for the original problem that caused this to happen. ford is still waiting for a torque convertor for the transmission to get fixed ? i have been without a car for over 3 months i am a foster parent and i need a car and i do not feel i should have to pay for ford's manufacturing mistakes please help thanks. *tr

Vehicle odometer failure. *tr

I am experiencing problems with my 2006 ford freestar when it becomes wet. if i go through a car wash or drive in inclement weather the engine light starts flashing and the engine power starts becoming erratic, bucking and hesitating. when this first started happening i would have to let the van sit for a few hours and then it would run fine. the last few times it has happened it is taking days for the motor to get back to normal. i have had it at a shop, they gave it a tune up. the problem recurred and took it to a ford certified dealership and they ran diagnostics, charged me $100 and told me i needed a tune up which i just had done. took it back to the shop that did the tune up and they replaced the egr valves to the tune of $700. ran the car through the car wash and problem recurs, they have now removed the pcm module looking for moisture which they did not find, another $100. $900 later i am still struggling with the same problem and nobody has any answers. upon reading many complaints about this same issue on the web i am now reporting it to you. ford needs to recall this and make it right. it's extremely dangerous to be driving in inclement weather and start losing power to your car! we are now heading in to the wet winter months and i'm scared to death to drive my van. *tr

I have a 2006 ford freestar and it periodically decides to slam on the brakes on the freeway without my foot touching the brake pedal. the traction control light flashes and will not go faster than 25 mph. turned off traction control button and ran fine. turned traction control back on and the van slammed on the breaks again. had to pull over turn off motor and restart engine to make the van stop. this has happened on six occasions over a period of 4 years. rapid deceleration from cruising speed (65 mph) to 25mph with absolutely no operator control on the freeway and with children in the rear seat. this is a serious safety issue and must be investigated by the ntsb and remedied by ford. it's only a matter of time before there are deaths associated with this defect. this car has been in the dealer's shop for a fix on three occasions and the problem persists. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford freestar. the contact stated the vehicle failed to accelerate when driving uphill. the vehicle was towed to a local repair shop and the manufacturer was contacted. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileages were 41,163.

Van was on cruise control. engine reved up and van slowed to a stop. even on manual control (not on cruise control) the engine would speed up, but the van would not move. lucky that there was s shoulder to stop on. sale ford service department diagnosed the problem as a transmission department. many, many people have reported this same problem to ford motor company.

As i was driving my 2006 ford freestar on a busy highway, the vehicle acted as if it went into neutral and i had to coast to the side of the road. the vehicle would not go into forward or reverse gear at all - it was simply stuck on the side of the road.this van has only 69,000 miles on it and should not have such an issue at this point! i have had it towed to a mechanic who informs me that the torque converter and possibly more will need to be replaced leaving me out of pocket over $3,000.00. i have researched this problem and as i entered "2006 ford freestar" into google search it seems that this is an ongoing problem that is happening with thousands of other vehicles of the same year/make. why is this not a recall from ford? this is a very dangerous problem! i was traveling at a speed of 72mph in heavy traffic when this occurred and could have been killed! when will these people have to start doing something about the faulty vehicles being made and sold to the public???? i do not have the time or money to replace a transmission at 69,000 miles on a vehicle that obviously has a defect from the factory! *tr

2006 ford freestar failed to move forward in gear while driving on busy road. this occurred two different times. most recent instance saw me and my 4 year old daughter placed in peril. i have had transmission replaced only to find that problems may be the result of the pcm failing as a result of getting "wet" due to a faulty seal on the box that houses the pcm. most recent incident nearly resulted in our nearly being rear ended by a semi tractor trailer at 50 mph. fortunately, i had the presence of mind to shift to neutral, restart van and coast off road just ahead of truck. van stalled and would not run. had to leave at garage out of town and get a ride home for my and my 4 year old daughter. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford freestar. the contact stated that water penetrated the hood, causing the transmission and the electrical system to fail. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that water damaged the transmission, instrumental cluster, and smart module. the dealer replaced the transmission. the instrumental cluster and smart module were not replaced. the failure mileage was 100,000 and the current mileage was replaced 105,000. the vin was unavailable.

I was driving into a parking lot, slowed my speed, when i put my foot back on the gas, nothing happened. the engine would rev but there was no movement at all. i tried all gears and none worked. this has not happened with this van before. the car is being repaired now. the mechanic believes it will be one part of the transmission that needs repair and not a whole transmission rebuild. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford freestar. the contact stated that the transmission failed without warning and the vehicle would not accelerate or reverse. the vehicle was not inspected for the failure. the contact inspected the vehicle and they think the pump on the transmission has failed. the failure mileage was unknown, but the current mileage was 102,000.

January 2010 10:30pm while driving with my family (husband, 2 kids-7/9 yrs old) at 40mph up a steep hill, the transmission dropped out of drive and wouldn't shift. all there was parkl. since i was on a hill i was able to back the car into someone's driveway and wait for a tow truck. towed it to the local ford dealer and was told i needed a new transmission, that the current one was unfixable. i spent $3500 on a new transmission. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford freestar. the contact was driving 30 mph when the vehicle shifted to neutral without any warning, causing the vehicle to suddenly come to a stop and the contact was unable to accelerate or change gears. the vehicle was towed to a local repair shop where the mechanic diagnosed the failure as the torque converter and also advised that the transmission would need replacing. the manufacturer was contacted who did not offer any assistance stating that there were no recalls on the vehicle. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 60,600.

I was trying to get into a freeway from a ramp, but the vehicle will not speed up; the transmission just hesitated, instead, a wrench light came up on the instrument panel. i took it to a dealer and i was told that the transmission valve body and torque converter needed to be replaced (on a vehicle with just 42,604 miles)! it cost me $2,003.76. i read online that several owners were having similar transmission problems. i wrote to ford motor company customer relationship manager, but they failed to reimburse me for this apparent defect or even acknowledge the apparently widespread problem with their vehicle!

I had just gotten of the interstate when my 2006 ford freestar would not drive. i coasted in a parking lot. this is a very busy street. the would not drive without any warning or any lights on the dash. the check engine light is still not on. i called a mechanic and he said that they just fix a van like mine and it was the torque converter and it will cost 975.00 to fix if this is the problem. this is the second ford mini van i have had the first one i had it for 3 days and it caught fire 3am this was a ford windstar. i had no compensation for it i even had to come up with an additional down payment because the insurance company only covered the value of the car not what i bought it for. ford will never get my business. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 ford freestar. approximately thirty seconds after starting the vehicle, the contact noticed that the air bag light illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the clock spring was defective. the vehicle was not repaired because the necessary parts were on a national back order. the failure mileage was 65,100 and the current mileage was 65,913. updated 03/10/11 *bf updated 1/4/11 *cn

2006 ford freestar, transmission gone without warn or noise. just quiet stop working during driving. unreasonable! the weather was snowstorm. i am not happy after have been with ford for 30 years. ford should take responsible the problem. please help us or i will not buy another ford. thanks. *tr

We had our 2006 ford freestar transmission replaced back in late 2009 due to water getting into the transmission. on feb 21, we brought it back in to find that our transmission has yet again got water in it!!! we are lucky that this falls under the power train warranty, but what is going to happen next year when we are bound to encounter this problem again. ford tells us that we will have to pay for it ourselves. this is bs seeing as this is a recurring problem that they have yet corrected. if you initiate a complaint about a vehicle during your warranty timeline and they cannot remedy the problem, even after the warranty is up, then it should be on ford to correct it. tell me, when do these motor companies have to take ownership for their short comings? when my ipod kept having issues, i did not have to keep paying to get the issue fixed, i received a brand new ipod!!! motor companies should have stricter rules to follow seeing as we are putting lives at stake. *tr

I have a 2006 freestar sel in 2008. i purchased it used at 57000 km mileage (canada). about a year after, a recurring issue was that the traction control comes on without warning even at high speeds. the net effect is that it quickly limits the speed to about 40 kph. once, driving at 100 kph, it came on and the transmission failed. i got the txn fixed but it still occurs occasionally/randomly. i got in touch with ford canada and they deny there is such a problem. however, a search of the internet found several owners of freestar with the same problem. i took it to the dealer but they cannot find a problem. one reference quoted a ford service bulletin that refers to the problem as a nuisance but not a safety concern. i and others do not agree. see link http://www.arfc.org/complaints/2006/ford/freestar/traction_control_system/problem.aspx i am also sending this to the canadian ministry of transportation. i think this is a serious issue which could have ended up in a serious crash. *tr

The vehicle quit moving in the middle of an intersection while trying to turn left. had the vehicle towed to a dealership and the transmission had to be rebuilt. this was not covered under warranty and occurred at 61,000 miles. why is this problem not being addressed by ford. *tr

Tl*the contact owns 2006 ford freestar. the contact stated that the air bag light remained illuminated. the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic for diagnostic testing which indicated that the failure was within the steering column clock spring. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 65,098 and the current mileage was 65,168.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford freestar. the contact stated that while accelerating from a traffic stop, the vehicle stalled without warning. after several moments, the contact was able to restart the vehicle yet the failure recurred. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed as moisture being in the computer system. the manufacturer was not contacted in regards to the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 171,000.

Was driving at highway speed of 70mph when vehicle (2006 ford freestar) lost power. pulled off highway and was able to park vehicle. however when restarting, transmission would not engage. the vehicle does not have any gears. there was not any warning nor any prior issues before this. after restarting vehicle, the check engine light came on the dash. *tr

Transmission failure in our 2006 ford freestar minivan. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 ford freestar. while driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle stalled and lost power when the check engine light illuminated. the dealer was not notified. the contact did not inform the manufacturer. the vehicle was taken to a private mechanic who informed the contact that the transmission needed to be replaced. the transmission was replaced by a local mechanic. the current mileage was approximately 90,800. the failure mileage was approximately 82,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 ford freestar. while driving approximately 15 mph, the contact stated that the front axle fractured and was repaired by a local mechanic. however, the front axle fractured again. the vehicle had not been repaired. the manufacturer had not been notified. the current and failure mileages were approximately 72,000.

I have a 2006 ford freestar and today it decided to slam on the brakes on the freeway without my foot touching the brake pedal. the traction control light began flashing and would not go faster than 25 mph. turned off traction control button and ran fine. turned traction control back on and the van slammed on the breaks again. had to pull over turn off motor and restart engine to make the van stop. google this problem and you will find it all over the internet a long with major transmission failures. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 ford freestar. the contact stated that while driving 65 mph the transmission would slip out of gear. the failure caused the vehicle to stop accelerating in traffic. the contact had to drive onto the side of the road and have the vehicle towed. the contact had not called the manufacturer nor taken the vehicle to a dealer. the contact noticed numerous complaints regarding the a faulty transmission for his year, make, and model. he stated that the transmission malfunction almost caused a crash to occur. the failure mileage was 129,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 ford freestar. she accelerated from a stop sign to a speed of approximately 20 mph. once she reached 20 mph the vehicle would no longer accelerate. she coasted to a stop and the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where she was informed that the transmission failed. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure, current mileages and vin were unavailable.

54,500 miles on a 2006 ford freestar. will not go forward or reverse.... dealer found the splines are gone on the pump in the torque converter. after research finding that i am not the only person with this problem... thankfully vehicle failed on the highway instead of a busy street in our town. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 ford freestyle. the vehicle accelerated with his foot on the brakes at a traffic light. he applied extreme pressure to the brakes in order to stop the vehicle. the contact stated that the failure had occurred approximately 4 or 5 times. the contact called the dealer and was advised that the vehicle was no longer under warranty. the vehicle was not repaired. the contact purchased the previously owned vehicle in june of 2010. the failure mileage was 61,190 and the current mileage was 63,330.

Transmission failure on my 2006 ford freestar with only 50,000 miles. *tr

I am a ford freestar owner,two weeks ago i was driving,and the van just quit moving ,with no forward or reverse motion, i am currently still making payments,on a vehicle i cant drive , and am on unemployment ..with 2 children i need this van safe and running again. *tr

Ford 2006 freestar automatic transmission this van has had to have the transmission replaced 3 times. when it goes out it's just like you put the van in neutral. safety concern here is you go to take off and it goes out someone might rear end you. you have no warning when this is going out. if you search on the internet for ford freestar transmission problem many come up. how come the government hasn't made ford recall this defect. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 ford freestar. after starting her vehicle it would not move forward or backwards. there were no warning lights illuminated to inform her that there was a problem. the vehicle was towed to a local body shop where it was inspected and confirmed that the transmission needed to be replaced. the ford manufacturer was called and informed her that there were no recalls and that the extended warranty had expired. the failure mileage was 89,000.

At start-up engine misfires. hesitation. re-try 1 to 2 times and then starts. vehicle purchased at used car lot. car has 30,000 miles (48,000 km). still under power train warranty but dealer wants to wait.............. dealers represent the manufacturer and should be more accountable, along with manufacturer. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 ford freestyle. while driving out of a parking space at 3 to 5 mph the vehicle stalled. she restarted the vehicle three times and it continued to stall. before the vehicle started a wrench like icon illuminated on the dashboard. the contact stated she was able to drive to her destination without incident. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated that the throttle needed to be replaced. the dealer advised her that the part was on back order. the estimated repair cost was approximately $800. the approximate failure and current mileages were 34,000.

My newly purchased used 06 ford freestar is misfiring. is still under powertrain warranty. how do i get ford to accept this as the problem and repair/replace the problem? *tr

A defective power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm) on the ford freestar van actually causes a spark plug to misfire and eventually starts to melt. this has happened on my vehicle three or four times. my car bucks and misfires almost causing an accident as i was entering highway. *tr

2006 ford freestar approximately 81,000 miles/ before the incident: i drove about 30 miles on the highway and was driving on a side road going about 25 mph up a steep hill. as i was driving the transmission dropped out of drive. i didn't have reverse only park. had to push the van into a driveway. i had it towed to the local ford dealer and was told that the "front pump has no pressure at all/internal failure either front pump and or forward clutch packs. overhaul of unit not a practical repair. fluid was full but very dirty and has some metal fragments." the transmission was replaced with a ford reman unit. total cost was $3361.46. *tr

2 of the 4 goodyear integrity tires we purchased from sams club are showing sidewall bulges and separation after just 10 months. contacted store they reluctantly agreed to replace only 2 of the tires on a pro-rated basis. tire details: purchased 3-8-09 miles: 18,700 type: goodyear integrity p235/60r16 99 s. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford freestar. while driving, a strong odor of gasoline was expelled from the air vents. sometimes the consumer became so dizzy, that she would have to pull over for fresh air . the vehicle has been taken to the dealer multiple times, but they could not locate the cause of the failure. the failure mileage was 19000. the current mileage was 49951. updated 04/01/10 *bf updated 05/05/10. *jb

2006 ford freestar transmission failed at 77,000 miles. minivan died completely while in motion on municipal street. *tr

Transmission failure. on off-ramp of highway, van totally disengaged and died. van now has lost reverse and has trouble even going into drive. *tr

Date: july 4, 2008 vehicle: 2006 ford freestar defect: transmission failed. *tr

Transmission failed completely while driving 70 mph on interstate - no prior problems or indications of failure. 2006 ford freetsar van with 69,000 miles. *tr

Transmission went out on my 2006 ford freestar. happened all of a sudden, no gears work. *tr

Torque converter went on my 06 freestar when in traffic on highway. this forced me to pull on the passing lane median side of the highway potentially putting me in danger of passing big-rigs and other vehicles. thank the lord a state policeman came to block traffic. i read up on this and see its being investigated. this was not an inexpensive fix. i hope ford reimburses me for not re-engineering their problem and letting it continue without a recall. *tr

Ford freestar 2006 driving on highway approx. 40-45mph. lost power, when trying to accelerate the engine rpm went up, and the car had no acceleration. the van coasted to the side of the road. couldn't get van completely off road. ford freestar is being evaluated all indications are complete failure of transmission. should know more tomorrow. this was a very dangerous situation!!!! please included ford freestar 2006 in your investigations. *tr

Ford freestar 2006 transmission died on highway this morning while highway driving this morning my ford freestar would not accelerate, engine continued running.... my husband was driving 40 mph and suddenly he had no acceleration, engine continued running, when he pushed on the gas pedal the engine just reved. he coasted to a stop, and couldn't get the car off of the road. we had the car towed. this was an extremely dangerous situation. we were told at this point, it is the transmission, we never had any indication that there was a problem, this problem happened suddenly. please look into this dangerous situation! our van only 63,000 mile on it! it has been brought to our attention that there are thousands of ford mini van owners that have had the identical problem with their ford van's. please force ford to issue a recall these transmissions!!!!! at this point, we are going to have to pay what we owe on this van ie..... van payments to the bank......and we don't have the money to pay for a new transmission!!!!! please help us and other's who transmissions have failed. as i see it this problem is going to get worse....ie...van transmissions that haven't failed yet!!! please contact us at your earliest conveniece. thank you and we look forward to hearing back from you. *tr

Rear turn lamps have burned out 4 times in three years. at idle "all" interior and head lamps flicker. i have replaced the battery and had the electrical charging system checked and they are ok. appears to be a wiring problem. heat ac blower only blows air from lower heater vents . pcm replaced, and it has malfunctioned again. vehicle appears to have a serious wiring problem. *tr

While driving on the interstate my ford free star caught fire under the hood. i was unable to open the hood and put the fire out. the van totally burned.

Have owned this 2006 freestar since new. several electrical issues. stereo system - intermittent problems with the presets resetting and the clock setting back to 12:00. also the volume fluctuating up and down on its own when using the rear controls. the stereo has been replaced twice. still having the problem. rear driver side turn signal lamp - has burned out and been replaced 7 times. outside temperature probe - is not reading properly. starter - have intermittent problems starting the vehicle. have not received any resolution from several dealers. the pcm was not found to be wet or damaged. are concerned that the vehicle has major wiring issues and is a possible fire hazard. also, the rear ac blower squeals intermittently and has been replaced twice as well. still doing it. there is a muffled thump sound coming from the air cleaner box area. the last dealer who looked at the vehicle stated that this is normal. we don't agree. several, unresolved, repetitive issues with this vehicle. very disappointed with ford and will not purchase another. *tr

While driving down hwy. 163 near monument valley, ut. and then just into az., i was pulling over @ diff. turn-out for picture taking. i pulled out of one, maneuvered back onto hwy. a short bit when i realized the 2006 ford freestar i ws driving was going nowhere, just rolling frm own weight. i pulled over to side, still too close to traffic, and stopped and re-started it to see if it would re-engage the gears. no, only engine revving. i was out there for many hrs. with no phone signa. finally someone went and got mechanic brother to come out with his pick-up truck, chains, and trailer with ramps. next day it was taken by tow truck to ford of page, az. they want $3700 for whole transmission. they do not know of this pending procedure for safety re-call, but will call ford on mon. also told him my van is my home, i am over the road transporter, and would have to camp out in dealer-ship lot indefinitely. the ptice is now $3000. the vehicle has approx. 73,000 miles on it. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 ford freestar. the contact stated that the power liftgate motor disengages when the latch opens, causing it to fall immediately. through the internet, she discovered a recall regarding this issue. the manufacturer stated that the vehicle was not included in the recall. the contact feels that this is a safety issue because someone could be injured by standing under the latch of the vehicle as the motor disengages. the nhtsa campaign id number was unknown. the failure mileage was 76,000.

I have a 2006 ford freestar that has been nothing but problems. twice i lost power completely while driving. the first time it wouldn't start so i had it towed to the ford dealership. they said it started right back up and it was fine now. this was in november of 2008. in january 2009 it died on me again. i waited a few minutes and it started back up. i took it to a different dealer the second time. they said there was water in my power control module (pcm) and replaced it. i have not lost power since then. i am now having some problems starting the van. the van has been in the repair shop a minimum of 30 times in 2 1/2 years but it is never the same problem so the lemon law does not apply in my state. *tr

With less than 50,000 miles on the 2006 ford freestar mini van both of the front hub assemblies had to be replaced. the service representative at the dealership stated that this has been a problem with all freestars but only some of the 2004 models were governed by recall. this is the second freestar that i have had this problem with. *tr

Advance traction control system light started flashing on dashboard. the car started braking and couldn't go over 20 mph. thank goodness i was only going 25 mph at the time. i called ford dealer who gave me no help. i brought to my regular mechanics and they said there were no codes that showed up, but there is a technical service bulletin tsb07-10-11. this describes it as a "nuisance". it is more like a safety problem. i am scared to drive it with my children in the car. if you look on www.fordforum.com, you'll see many more people who feel this way. *tr

On the rainy evening of march 10, 2009, the transmission on my 2006 ford freestar with only 45,000 miles completely stopped running. i had just made a right turn onto an unlit residential street when my car just stopped moving. i was pushing the gas and hearing the engine change but with my car in "d" there was no motion. with the vehicle still running, i tried the other movement gears with no reaction. my car had just completely stopped on the road with no warning! thank goodness that was not a lot of traffic that night. had the vehicle towed to the ford dealership where it was purchased and the transmission was repaired by replacing the torque converter and whatever other work was required to get it working. they only gave me a 1 yr/12,000 mile warranty, which is just scary. it was in the shop for just over a week. have noticed that it now seems to occasionally hesitate while i am driving it. *tr

Transmission failed without warning. approximately 75,000 miles. *tr

While driving 45 mph my 2006 ford freestar (24,000 mi.) van completely stalled. there were no warnings at all, it just died. i safely pulled into a parking lot and pushed it to a safe location. i had it towed to a ford dealership. later in the day they started it right up, checked it all out and found nothing wrong. i was very lucky that nobody stopped in front of me or i would have hit them. i'm scared to drive it now after reading all the complains online about this happening to others. this van has been nothing but trouble. *tr

The spines in the transmission torque converter fail because they were not hardened . when this happens the vehicle stops and can not move. this is very dangerous , and at some point ( if it hasn't already) will cause an accident, and possible death. *tr

On 7-22-08 myself, sister and kids were driving and pulled through the mcdonald's drive through for a drink then when i pulled out onto hwy 31 in corsicana to get back on interstate 45 my 2006 freestar with 52205 miles would not go. it was like the car was in neutral. lucky the road went down hill a little and could get to the center lane. i then saw a ford dealer behind me and got the van their because they towed me after a $95 digno fee they told me it was my plantiey gears and need a whole new transmission for $3200 two days later the price jumped to $4200 so i did not get my van fixed yet and towed it home. when i call ford they said they can not do anything until i take my van to my dealer in town and pay another diogn, fee. then call them. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 ford freestar. while accelerating from a stop light or a stop sign, the brakes seem as if they are locked and the vehicle will not accelerate above 5 mph. the vehicle has to be shut off and restarted in order for it to correct itself. there is no recall available for this failure. the current mileage was 22,326 and failure mileage was 12,000.

Rear passenger side seatbelt damaged through unknown cause. this seatbelt was specifically only used for use with child booster seat. now the seatbelt is cut and clearly unsafe for anyone's use. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 ford freestar. the contact stated that the air conditioning only works properly while driving over 60 mph. the air conditioning does not work at all below 60 mph. the dealer stated that the o-ring compressor failed and caused metal to grind, which inevitably caused the air conditioning to fail. the vehicle has not been repaired because the cost exceeded $1,500. the manufacturer would not assist. the current and failure mileages were 56,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 ford freestar. the contact stated that on six times different occasions, while driving approximately 45 mph, the vehicle intermittently decelerated to approximately 20 mph. the failure occurred while the accelerator pedal was depressed. the vehicle would no longer accelerate and had to be pulled off the road. the vehicle was taken to the dealer six times, but they could not duplicate the failure. the current mileage was 21,000 and failure mileage was 4,585. the consumer stated was not informed repair would remedy the problem. updated 12/12/07 *tr

Odometer fraud. *ak

The traction control system activates for no reason on perfectly good road conditions. the brakes come on hard, the gas pedal pushes back at you. it happened crossing an intersection one time i was almost broadsided. the dealer says it is an optical sensor on the steering column, light is somehow hitting it causing this to happen. we were told there is no fix for it right now just live with it. *nm

Transmission in 2004 ford freestar slipped and then failed in a very short period. the repair shop stated it seemed like a factory defect for such a young transmission to fail. *jb

We rented a ford freestar from a local rental company. today, my 10 year old daughter, who is 59 inches tall and weighs 71 lbs., was sitting in the middle row behind the driver's seat. she was appropriately restrained in the lap-shoulder belt only. i had to stop suddenly. while i would characterize it as an abrupt stop, it was not severe and there was no impact. i heard a "breaking" sound. my daughter exclaimed that her seat belt had broken. i pulled over to inspect it; and found that the upper shoulder belt anchor had become detached (unbolted) from the vehicle. i could not find evidence of breakage. the bolt seems to have simply come out. of course, this failure created considerable slack in the shoulder belt which i believe would have caused the vehicle to exceed nhtsa's head excursion limits. the freestar was manufactured in october, 2005. by the way, no one was hurt and i plan to contact ford tomorrow. i am a certified child passenger safety instructor and former child safety seat design engineer. *nm

Anti slip kicks in & the ground is dry, this has happened 6 times now. the transmission had to be rebuild on a new 2006 freestar. now ford has my van (since sept.27,06)waiting for the page, so it can be fixed.the anti slip kicks in when it wants to - i almost got killed twice. they are stating it is a senor in the steering column that overheats & causes the anit slip to turn on. i have asked for a new van, but i think they will not. the last incident was 9-27-06.

I was driving my ford freestar in a rain storm and the van completely shut down. turns out the main computer chip got wet. i have had this van for 2 weeks. *jb

I was standing at the rear of my sister's new 2006 ford freestar van. my 2 1/2 year old son was inside the van. the van was not running. my son climbed over the front seat from the back seat and pulled down on the shifter lever causing the vehicle to come out of gear and roll backward out of a graded driveway. the van struck my right leg and right elbow causing minor injuries. after getting the vehicle stopped i needed to know why the vehicle came out of gear, as this could've been a small child behind this vehicle instead of myself, the results of which would've been catastrophic. during my investigation of this circumstance; while i had assumed that you had to depress the brake pedal in order to release the shifter lever, i instead discovered the following: -- 1. if the vehicle is running and in park, you must depress the brake pedal to release the safety feature which prevents the shifter from coming out of gear. -- 2. if the vehicle is not running, you only have to turn the key one notch to release the safety feature which prevents the shifter from coming out of gear. you do not have to depress the brake pedal at all !!! i have since questioned many others to see if the same is true, and was shocked to discover that this is not the only vehicle in which this occurs. this is a very serious defect that the public isn't routinely aware of, and one that could potentially kill someone under similar circumstances. i have come to the conclusion that this supposed safety feature poses a false sense of security, as i have believed for many years that this safety feature prevented accidental shifter actuation. please look into this or make it known to the public about what could occur under similar (and all too common) circumstances. thank you for your time and attention to this very valid concern. i look forward to seeing a published warning, or perhaps even a global recall, that addresses this potential danger in the very near future. *jb

Dt*: the contact stated while driving 55 mph the traction control light illuminated. the vehicle rpm revved from 0 to 2 and the vehicle bucked. the vehicle was driven to a service dealer; upon inspection both rear and front brake systems had failed causing the traction control to automatically use the brakes. the dealer replaced the computer system however 48 hours later the vehicle is having the same problem again. updated 5/10/2006 - *nm

Dt*: the contact stated on 4-18-06 while washing the vehicle, the rubber surrounding the front windshield on the driver's side came loose. on 4-20-06 while driving on the highway at 55 mph the rubber surrounding the front windshield on the passenger's side also came loose. the rubber is still attached at the passenger side door. in addition, while the vehicle is parked, if you place your weight on the vehicle, the vehicle rocks back and forth. *ak

The factory issued wiper blades on the 2004 and 2006 ford freestar minivan do not work well. when wiping they leave major streaks across my line of vision. in some cases i have had to narrowly dodge accidents because i could not see. it doesn't matter if their is little, or a lot of rain or snow. if it is bad weather it is pretty much a guarantee that the wipers will not work. i have tried changing them to different style blades but it does no good. i believe this is a design problem with the ford wiper. perhaps the wiper is simply too light and "floats" when driving at freeway speeds. any speed higher than 35 tends to cause the wipers to smear rather than wipe. *nm

Dt: consumer's vehicle was involved in a car accident on september 19, 2005 while going 25 mph. upon impact, the air bag cover over the driver's side and passenger's side came out about and quarter of an inch; however, the actual air bags never deployed. on the driver's side it was a side impact and passengers side it was a head on impact. *ak

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford freestar. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 13v081000 (seats) however, the vehicle was not remedied due to the technician stating that the corrosion was too severe to perform the remedy. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 200,000. part distribution disconnect.

Abrupt total loss of power transfer ;without warning. faulty torque convert design likely to blame. traveling along at 25 mph in dyersville iowa, on 1st ave w, on 1/25/2017. van has ~160k miles. no one was injured, no accident, safely made it to the side of the road. its my personal option, that had i been in congested heavy traffic, i would pose a safety risk. if your occurring a breakdown, your mostly likely to be given some type of warning. you have time to engage hazards lights, merge over and slow down. however this 06 ford free-star gave no warning, and this concerns me.

Driving down the road the van just lost forward motion, like it went into neutral. coasted to side of road, tried all gears and had nothing no drive or reverse. *tr

Returned to vehicle from the store, started, selected reverse and nothing happened. engine would respond to gas with revs, but no movement. tried other gears--nothing would engage: it was as if every gear was neutral. has to be towed to service center. have now read online that this is very common and that the 2004-5 were recalled for this very issue. i am so frustrated that ford would not recall the 06 as well. an hour earlier my wife and children could have been killed if this had happened on the freeway! also pretty disappointed in nhtsa for not leveraging its position to force ford to address this. *tr

When i was driving a hill down, suddenly the engine and all electronic equipment stopped, warning lamp engine and battery flashes, steering wheel and brakes did not work correctly. i need about 1 mile to stop the car. after that the car could not be reactivated/started again. - cause for incident (ford service): the motor control unit was filled with water after a rain. *tr

Ford is conducting a safety recall to repair the third-row seat's latch mechanisms in approximately 196,667 model year (my) 2004 through 2007 ford freestar and mercury monterey vehicles (see nhtsa recall 13v-081 for more details).the recall covers vehicles originally sold, or currently registered, in the "salt belt" states or high corrosion areas of the united states: connecticut, delaware, the district of columbia, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, and wisconsin.approximately 100,000 remaining my 2004-2007 freestar and monterey vehicles--those vehicles that were not originally sold, or are not currently registered, in salt belt states--are not included in the recall action. although these vehicles are the same as the ones described above, they experience significantly lower failure rates because of reduced road salt exposure.odi is currently aware of only one complaint on vehicle outside of the recall scope.odi will monitor complaints and take further action if warranted by the circumstances.for owners of vehicles that are outside of the recall scope but exhibit the defect condition, owners (and affected ford dealers) can contact ford to request the recall repair.this engineering analysis is closed.see attached report and associated recall file for additional information.the odi reports cited above can be reviewed online at http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/owners/searchnhtsaid under the following identification numbers: 10399896, 10410491, 10420028, 10424850, 10433928, 10436592, 10438529, 10440616, 10441489, 10441641, 10442809, 10446564, 10450295, 10450559, 10450587, 10452933, 10453826, 10454977, 10455545, 10456985, 10457423, 10457910, 10458738, 10459042, 10460511, 10461074, 10462910, 10463126, 10463262, 10463366, 10463600, 10464243, 10467003, 10467680, 10468429, 10469188, 10469200, 10470216, 10470510, 10471280, 10471520, 10471813, 10471978, 10472514, 10473087, 10473159, 10477025, 10477387, 10477954, 10478449, 10479247, 10479758, 10480611, 10480665, 10481054, 10481412, 10482213, 10482236, 10482613, 10482620, 10487872, 10489445, 10490515, 10490641, 10490663, 10490744, 10491495, 10492220, 10493470, 10493572, 10496348, 10497631, 10497976, 10498310, 10498433, 10499681, 10499861, 10500495.

Ford is conducting a safety recall to repair the third-row seat's latch mechanisms in approximately 196,667 model year (my) 2004 through 2007 ford freestar and mercury monterey vehicles (see nhtsa recall 13v-081 for more details).the recall covers vehicles originally sold, or currently registered, in the "salt belt" states or high corrosion areas of the united states: connecticut, delaware, the district of columbia, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, and wisconsin.approximately 100,000 remaining my 2004-2007 freestar and monterey vehicles--those vehicles that were not originally sold, or are not currently registered, in salt belt states--are not included in the recall action. although these vehicles are the same as the ones described above, they experience significantly lower failure rates because of reduced road salt exposure.odi is currently aware of only one complaint on vehicle outside of the recall scope.odi will monitor complaints and take further action if warranted by the circumstances.for owners of vehicles that are outside of the recall scope but exhibit the defect condition, owners (and affected ford dealers) can contact ford to request the recall repair.this engineering analysis is closed.see attached report and associated recall file for additional information.the odi reports cited above can be reviewed online at http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/owners/searchnhtsaid under the following identification numbers: 10399896, 10410491, 10420028, 10424850, 10433928, 10436592, 10438529, 10440616, 10441489, 10441641, 10442809, 10446564, 10450295, 10450559, 10450587, 10452933, 10453826, 10454977, 10455545, 10456985, 10457423, 10457910, 10458738, 10459042, 10460511, 10461074, 10462910, 10463126, 10463262, 10463366, 10463600, 10464243, 10467003, 10467680, 10468429, 10469188, 10469200, 10470216, 10470510, 10471280, 10471520, 10471813, 10471978, 10472514, 10473087, 10473159, 10477025, 10477387, 10477954, 10478449, 10479247, 10479758, 10480611, 10480665, 10481054, 10481412, 10482213, 10482236, 10482613, 10482620, 10487872, 10489445, 10490515, 10490641, 10490663, 10490744, 10491495, 10492220, 10493470, 10493572, 10496348, 10497631, 10497976, 10498310, 10498433, 10499681, 10499861, 10500495.

The subject vehicles suffered from a design issue whereby water could run down onto the cowling under the hood and located in the area of the windshield wipers and then drip onto a computer module, the powertrain control module (pcm), which could be manifested in a variety of symptoms depending on which part of the circuit board became wet or which of the connector pins shorted out.in addition to causing an engine to stall, which may or may not then restart, the water intrusion could also cause the transmission to shift poorly, the vehicle to have erratic power, a malfunction indicator light to come on, or result in an inability to start the vehicle, an inability to shift the vehicle into either forward or reverse. also the problem could cause a higher than normal idle rpm in park, or for the radio to malfunction, or the interior lights to stay on.during this investigation odi was concerned with the effect of the engine stalling or a drastic and sudden loss of power either of which may create a safety risk.in reviewing the actual number of these types of incidents, collectively referred to here as engine stalls, the number was found to be below what would be considered a defect trend.for example, the number of engine stalls identified in ford's warranty claims for the model year (my) 2004 subject vehicles, the my with the most failures, was 200 out of population of 125,865, for a failure rate of 0.16%.the one crash recorded by a complainant to nhtsa, voq 10311522, alleged that the engine stalled, due to water intrusion into the pcm, while the road was turning causing her to go off the road and according to the police report the vehicle then hit an embankment and a tree stump. ford reported in their response that there were three alleged crashes but none of these were validated as being caused by a problem with water intrusion into the pcm causing a stall.accordingly this investigation is closed.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that a safety-related defect does not exist.the agency will continue to monitor complaints and other information relating to the alleged defect in the subject vehicles and take further action in the future if warranted.

The subject vehicles suffered from a design issue whereby water could run down onto the cowling under the hood and located in the area of the windshield wipers and then drip onto a computer module, the powertrain control module (pcm), which could be manifested in a variety of symptoms depending on which part of the circuit board became wet or which of the connector pins shorted out.in addition to causing an engine to stall, which may or may not then restart, the water intrusion could also cause the transmission to shift poorly, the vehicle to have erratic power, a malfunction indicator light to come on, or result in an inability to start the vehicle, an inability to shift the vehicle into either forward or reverse. also the problem could cause a higher than normal idle rpm in park, or for the radio to malfunction, or the interior lights to stay on.during this investigation odi was concerned with the effect of the engine stalling or a drastic and sudden loss of power either of which may create a safety risk.in reviewing the actual number of these types of incidents, collectively referred to here as engine stalls, the number was found to be below what would be considered a defect trend.for example, the number of engine stalls identified in ford's warranty claims for the model year (my) 2004 subject vehicles, the my with the most failures, was 200 out of population of 125,865, for a failure rate of 0.16%.the one crash recorded by a complainant to nhtsa, voq 10311522, alleged that the engine stalled, due to water intrusion into the pcm, while the road was turning causing her to go off the road and according to the police report the vehicle then hit an embankment and a tree stump. ford reported in their response that there were three alleged crashes but none of these were validated as being caused by a problem with water intrusion into the pcm causing a stall.accordingly this investigation is closed.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that a safety-related defect does not exist.the agency will continue to monitor complaints and other information relating to the alleged defect in the subject vehicles and take further action in the future if warranted.

Please see the attached closing resume summary.it has been attached to this document as a pdf.

Ford is conducting a safety recall to repair the third-row seat's latch mechanisms in approximately 196,667 model year (my) 2004 through 2007 ford freestar and mercury monterey vehicles (see nhtsa recall 13v-081 for more details).the recall covers vehicles originally sold, or currently registered, in the "salt belt" states or high corrosion areas of the united states: connecticut, delaware, the district of columbia, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, and wisconsin.approximately 100,000 remaining my 2004-2007 freestar and monterey vehicles--those vehicles that were not originally sold, or are not currently registered, in salt belt states--are not included in the recall action. although these vehicles are the same as the ones described above, they experience significantly lower failure rates because of reduced road salt exposure.odi is currently aware of only one complaint on vehicle outside of the recall scope.odi will monitor complaints and take further action if warranted by the circumstances.for owners of vehicles that are outside of the recall scope but exhibit the defect condition, owners (and affected ford dealers) can contact ford to request the recall repair.this engineering analysis is closed.see attached report and associated recall file for additional information.the odi reports cited above can be reviewed online at http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/owners/searchnhtsaid under the following identification numbers: 10399896, 10410491, 10420028, 10424850, 10433928, 10436592, 10438529, 10440616, 10441489, 10441641, 10442809, 10446564, 10450295, 10450559, 10450587, 10452933, 10453826, 10454977, 10455545, 10456985, 10457423, 10457910, 10458738, 10459042, 10460511, 10461074, 10462910, 10463126, 10463262, 10463366, 10463600, 10464243, 10467003, 10467680, 10468429, 10469188, 10469200, 10470216, 10470510, 10471280, 10471520, 10471813, 10471978, 10472514, 10473087, 10473159, 10477025, 10477387, 10477954, 10478449, 10479247, 10479758, 10480611, 10480665, 10481054, 10481412, 10482213, 10482236, 10482613, 10482620, 10487872, 10489445, 10490515, 10490641, 10490663, 10490744, 10491495, 10492220, 10493470, 10493572, 10496348, 10497631, 10497976, 10498310, 10498433, 10499681, 10499861, 10500495.

Ford is conducting a safety recall to repair the third-row seat's latch mechanisms in approximately 196,667 model year (my) 2004 through 2007 ford freestar and mercury monterey vehicles (see nhtsa recall 13v-081 for more details).the recall covers vehicles originally sold, or currently registered, in the "salt belt" states or high corrosion areas of the united states: connecticut, delaware, the district of columbia, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, and wisconsin.approximately 100,000 remaining my 2004-2007 freestar and monterey vehicles--those vehicles that were not originally sold, or are not currently registered, in salt belt states--are not included in the recall action. although these vehicles are the same as the ones described above, they experience significantly lower failure rates because of reduced road salt exposure.odi is currently aware of only one complaint on vehicle outside of the recall scope.odi will monitor complaints and take further action if warranted by the circumstances.for owners of vehicles that are outside of the recall scope but exhibit the defect condition, owners (and affected ford dealers) can contact ford to request the recall repair.this engineering analysis is closed.see attached report and associated recall file for additional information.the odi reports cited above can be reviewed online at http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/owners/searchnhtsaid under the following identification numbers: 10399896, 10410491, 10420028, 10424850, 10433928, 10436592, 10438529, 10440616, 10441489, 10441641, 10442809, 10446564, 10450295, 10450559, 10450587, 10452933, 10453826, 10454977, 10455545, 10456985, 10457423, 10457910, 10458738, 10459042, 10460511, 10461074, 10462910, 10463126, 10463262, 10463366, 10463600, 10464243, 10467003, 10467680, 10468429, 10469188, 10469200, 10470216, 10470510, 10471280, 10471520, 10471813, 10471978, 10472514, 10473087, 10473159, 10477025, 10477387, 10477954, 10478449, 10479247, 10479758, 10480611, 10480665, 10481054, 10481412, 10482213, 10482236, 10482613, 10482620, 10487872, 10489445, 10490515, 10490641, 10490663, 10490744, 10491495, 10492220, 10493470, 10493572, 10496348, 10497631, 10497976, 10498310, 10498433, 10499681, 10499861, 10500495.