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#649 of 949 Re: 2005 Freestar Transmission went bye bye [blondtyg] by jgenovese Jun 23, 2009 (12:11 pm)
Replying to: blondtyg (Jun 15, 2009 11:28 pm) Thank God no one got hurt. Please report your incident to NHTSA via their website in addition to the excellent steps that you already are taking. NHTSA is the key to it all, however. They can investigate and force a recall.   Jim Genovese Annapolis, MD
#650 of 949 Re: Decisions, Decisions [d_nagy] by jgenovese Jun 23, 2009 (12:19 pm)
Replying to: d_nagy (Jun 23, 2009 5:40 am) I am actually almost 2 years into this fiasco. I will not let this go until Ford steps up and issues a recall or NHTSA forces them to. That said, you are in a bad position. Based on the experience of everyone on this site and mine, specifically, I would have the transmission fixed. The alternative is simply not acceptable-waiting for it to fail, leaving you or you loved ones stranded in the middle of the road, highway, or intersection, and possibly hurt or even killed. You will have no warning when it happens. It will simply fail. In the meantime, contact NHTSA via their website and also your local representatives at all levels of government. At some point, someone is going to take notice and hold Ford accountable. Keep us all posted as to your progress.   Jim Genovese Annapolis, MD Replies to this message: dgrinde (Jul 03, 2009 7:37 am)
#651 of 949 transmission problem by jdy899 Jun 28, 2009 (12:37 pm)
I have a 2007 Freestar and the other day my husband was driving home from work and he was stopping at a stop light when he lost all gears. We have never had any problems with our van it has always ran great. So we where shocked that with out warning it won't move. It is setting in park, it will start and all but won't move, will not shift into any gears. We have been told that this is not typical when transmissions go out, so I thought I would see if any one else has had this problem or knows of anyone who has, and if they had to replace the transmission.
#652 of 949 2004 Ford Freestar Transmission just failed by lhatchel Jun 29, 2009 (6:36 am)
I have a 2004 Ford Freestar that the transmission just quit working. I was going 65 miles an hour on the interstate and then all of a sudden the van's RPM's were reving up but my van was losing speed. Luckily I was able to get over to the shoulder of the road. The car's engine was fine but any gear shifted into would not allow the vehicle to move.   I recently had to pay to have a power steering fluid leak fixed which is another common problem with this vehicle. There was a recall on this problem but my "VIN was not included in the recall". The part to repair the vehicle was on national backorder and only after getting Ford Motor Company involved did I get my van fixed.   This van is a lemon and Ford needs to admit it.   Wouldn't you know I have 1 payment left on it! I think they do this on purpose! Replies to this message: lhatchel (Jul 01, 2009 9:05 am) mercurystinks (Jul 01, 2009 12:40 pm) lhatchel (Jul 02, 2009 4:51 am) lhatchel (Jul 21, 2009 7:43 am)
#653 of 949 Add Me to the List! by mercurystinks Jun 30, 2009 (3:35 pm)
Add me to the list of tranny failures and to the list of almost being killed because of it. Driving up a four lane highway on a long hill tonight, 2004 Mercury Monterey with only 68,000 K on it pops into neutral and barely got off the road onto a small shoulder with 18 wheelers whizzing by me. Spent a half hour on the side of the road standing in the woods on the other side of a guardrail where it was safe. Called the Ford dealer I bought it from. "Can't do anything for me." Towed to a local trusted tranny shop. Waiting for him to call me tomorrow with the verdict. Thanks Ford. And by the way, before the defenders of Ford start yelling at me, the van has had all the fluid changes, even ahead of time, like about every 20,000 K instead of 30,000. Attention Freestar and Monterey owners! Throw this piece of crap in the junk yard before it gets you killed!   Very Disappointed in Pennsylvania
#654 of 949 Re: 2004 Ford Freestar Transmission just failed [lhatchel] by lhatchel Jul 01, 2009 (9:05 am)
Replying to: lhatchel (Jun 29, 2009 6:36 am) I have filed a complaint with the NHTSA and actually got a response from them today asking for more information. I have emailed Ford with my disgust with their product and also emailed my local TV station "Action 9" where they help consumers with issues.   If there is a hearing please let me know and I will be glad to take the time off of work if it will get my van repaired.   Lisa Hatchel Replies to this message: mercurystinks (Jul 01, 2009 12:40 pm) lhatchel (Jul 02, 2009 4:51 am)
#655 of 949 Re: 2004 Ford Freestar Transmission just failed [lhatchel] by mercurystinks Jul 01, 2009 (12:40 pm)
Replying to: lhatchel (Jul 01, 2009 9:05 am) This is almost epidemic proportion and nothing is being done. Where is the media on this? Yours went a day or two before mine it looks like. And there's a guy on another Ford Forum whose tranny just went. Not to mention everyone else on this forum. These things are hitting the magic point where they're all going at one time. This is weird and just plain sad that Ford is doing this to us. Please, anyone reading this, if you're driving an '04 or an '05, please stay off interstates and be prepared for your van to just stop! I'm serious. This is scary and dangerous. I just e-mailed the NHTSA and just got a response from them too. I'll be responding later. I'll try e-mailing my local TV station too, but I have a feeling nothing will be reported. Look who's sponsoring some of your local newscasts. FORD. Stations don't want to risk losing a sponsor for a report. Sounds horrible but I have a feeling it's true. Money talks! In the meantime, if anyone has a Monterey or Freestar and you're financially able, put the thing in the junk yard today before someone gets hurt! The '06's and '07's are running ok now but I'm sure they'll hit their magic point in another year or so. Unfortunately, I'm not financially able to put mine in the junk yard yet, but when I can, it's Toyota forever for me. My van was maintained and I even took the effort to change the fluid EARLIER than I was supposed to AND FILTER since that's what everyone on those other boards say to do to prolong the life. Did nothing for me. Why did I waste $200 just the other month to have my tranny fluid changed? I could have used that $200 to help pay for the total fix about now. Ugh, I am so upset.
#656 of 949 Re: 2004 Ford Freestar Transmission just failed [lhatchel] by lhatchel Jul 02, 2009 (4:51 am)
Replying to: lhatchel (Jul 01, 2009 9:05 am) I received another email from the NHTSA and they want me to send the parts to my transmission to them when I get it rebuilt. They even sent a shipping label. At least we are getting some attention from them.   Ford Motor Company called me yesterday after I emailed them and asked me what I wanted them to do. I told them that I wanted them to admit that they had a problem with the Freestar. I asked them if it was my transmission what would they be willing to do. They gave me a scripted answer of "Until it is diagnosed by a Ford Dealership we cannot give you any information". She was very offended when I asked if she could go beyond her scripted message.   So I guess I will have the van towed to the nearest Ford Dealership, have it diagnosed and then call Ford back to see what they are going to do about it.   I will keep you posted.
#657 of 949 Re: Decisions, Decisions [jgenovese] by dgrinde Jul 03, 2009 (7:37 am)
Replying to: jgenovese (Jun 23, 2009 12:19 pm) Please post link to NHTSA?   http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/
#658 of 949 2004 Ford Freestar by dgrinde Jul 03, 2009 (7:39 am)
Where is the best place to buy another tranny or buy good parts? The tranny just blew leaving my daughter stranded in the middle of a four lane intersection. I hear torque converters blow on these? Any suggesitons? Help.

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