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#1384 of 1900 NHTSA Investigation by jccrawford

Jan 25, 2011 (4:32 pm)

I followed up with the NHTSA Investigator who is handling the 2005 Ford Freestar transmission investigation. He told me that the investigation is on-going and that is all he is allowed to tell me. They have recently received information from Ford and if a recall is issued, anyone who is covered by it will be notified directly by Ford. The investigator responded to my e-mail within 15 minutes and seems very professional and thorough. I'm hoping they push Ford to issue a recall and hopefully we can all get our money back.

#1385 of 1900 Re: NHTSA Investigation [jccrawford] by nadineb

Jan 25, 2011 (6:54 pm)

Replying to: jccrawford (Jan 25, 2011 4:32 pm)
If you are not the original owner of the vehicle, you will not a notification from Ford. Only the original owner will get the notice.

#1386 of 1900 Re: Hesitation or slipping (?) in wet weather only [blenertz] by carranoa

Jan 25, 2011 (7:47 pm)

Replying to: blenertz (Jan 23, 2011 3:48 pm)
2006 Ford Freestar. Same thing is happening to me. Only when cold, wet, snowy. My transmission was replaced in January 2010 with 75,000 miles. Lets hope this one isn't going too.

#1387 of 1900 I had exactly the same problem!! by andyyam

Jan 26, 2011 (8:43 pm)

Replying to: fordct (Jan 20, 2011 9:23 am)
I own a 2004 FreeStar with 83 K highway mileage... After parked into the garage, It will not move again!!! Engine ran OK, I asked a mechanics, it is a Transmission problem for Freestar.. The transmission oil level is very high, indicating that the pump is not working.. I saw so many Freestar owners had the exactly problem,this is proof that Ford did have a design problem for this Car.
 
I hope someone can take legal action against Ford.

#1388 of 1900 Smoking Gun.... by oilandwater

Feb 05, 2011 (8:05 am)

Sounds like something was going on back in 2001 with the Spline problem for the Torque Converter;
 
http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/docservlet/Artemis/Public/Pursuits/2009/PE/INR- D-PE09033-41780P.pdf

#1389 of 1900 Re: I had exactly the same problem!! [andyyam] by barrybeck1

Feb 05, 2011 (11:07 am)

Replying to: andyyam (Jan 26, 2011 8:43 pm)
Exactly the problem I had with my 2004 freestar. They told me the oil pump when out and drove the pump shaft thru the torque converter. Fortunately for me, my freestart was under a Ford extended service program and Ford fixed it under warranty. I now have 139,000 miles on it and I'm hoping for the best. I no longer have any kind of warranty except for me. I have a 2004 SEL fully loaded and Knock on wood since that time only one other problem. Cruise control went out but I found reading on the internet it was a break control switch. I called my Ford dealer and the parts man said when I asked for the switch, what happen cruise go out? The switch cost $28 and my local mechanic put it in for another $50, everything has been working ok since but I still worry about the transmission.
I think Ford needs a law suite leveled at them for this, its very much of a known problem, as is that cruise contro break switch. I was told the trans is really for a Taursus and subquently not desiged for a 4500lbs auto, and thats why it eventually gives out.

#1390 of 1900 Re: Transmission [tyecherry] by fallingstar2

Feb 05, 2011 (12:02 pm)

Replying to: tyecherry (Jan 03, 2011 10:54 am)
Your story is so sad. That's the main reason why I sold my freestar a year ago.
I do a lot of long driving every summer with my kids and I don't want that
thing gave up on me with them especially on highway. I lost money when I sold it, but the main thing here is we don't worry about it anymore while driving away from home. It will happen once or twice mine just once after that
it is over for this junk. Good body, but bad tranny and more...

#1391 of 1900 Re: I had exactly the same problem!! [barrybeck1] by jjgordon

Feb 05, 2011 (5:47 pm)

Replying to: barrybeck1 (Feb 05, 2011 11:07 am)
We also own a 2004 Ford Freestar and when it gets really hot our transmission light comes on. The sensor system is also screwed up the drivers side window does not go up or down. My air conditioning also went out. And our engine light just turned on and it makes a horrible screaming noise. What are we supposed to do? I can't buy a new car this one is almost all paid off. My husband was diagnosed with a terminal brain disease and I rely on my car so much to get him to dr appointments and get the kids to school and myself to work since I am the breadwinner. Any input would be nice thanks.

#1392 of 1900 Re: I had exactly the same problem!! [jjgordon] by coneflower1

Feb 06, 2011 (9:16 am)

Replying to: jjgordon (Feb 05, 2011 5:47 pm)
Hello, sorry to hear about your husband. The drivers side window in my freestar would not go down, I removed part of the rubber seal on the outside that was holding it from doing so. There was also also a squealing noise ( sounded just like squeal disc brakes make), but brakes were fine. It is the hub assy. Right front in my case; The noise is annoying , but prob. will not fail. I do not know about your other issues, I can only offer my labor free of charge if you are close enough to south central Pa.

#1393 of 1900 Re: Yup it's the transmission! [jccrawford] by smitty46

Feb 14, 2011 (2:58 pm)

Replying to: jccrawford (Dec 05, 2010 9:12 am)
Transmission transaxil ,I'm having the same problems with my 04 freestar,paid $1500 to have transmission rebuilt,but now my 1 yr. 50,000 mi warranty is up and this thing is not right,sometimes hesitates going into gear and the transaxil light is on.I hope we can get a recall for this or even selling is a bad option

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