2004 Ford Freestar

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2004 Ford Freestar

Kelley Blue Book Retail $4,575–$8,025  

Average Rating
3.0 out of 5
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Comfort:3.6 out of 5
Performance:3.1 out of 5
Exterior Styling:3.5 out of 5
Interior Design:3.5 out of 5
Value for the Money:2.7 out of 5
Reliability:2.8 out of 5

9 out of 20 people would recommended this car to a friend

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Very Reliable

by UsafJoe
from Perkasie, PA | June 26, 2009

Rating from

(5)
Comfort: 5 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5
Handling: 5 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 5 out of 5
Interior Design: 5 out of 5
Features: 5 out of 5
Value for the Money: 5 out of 5
Reliability: 5 out of 5

"I have over 77,000 on my Freestar and have had no problems. I purchased new and have done the normal 3000 mile oil changes, etc. Very reliable and versatile van."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Having fun

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4 out of 4 found this review helpful

Definitely LIMITED!

by Terri
from Washington State | May 3, 2009

Rating from

(2)
Comfort: 3 out of 5
Performance: 2 out of 5
Handling: 2 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 3 out of 5
Interior Design: 3 out of 5
Features: 2 out of 5
Value for the Money: 1 out of 5
Reliability: 1 out of 5

"Purchased vehicle used less than 2 years ago with 47,000 miles on it. replaced starter, ignition switch, and last month THE TRANSMISSION at less than 63,000 miles! This "Limited" Freestar lives up to its name: LIMITED!! Ford should be recalling the transmissions on these vans -- apparantly theres a HUGE issue there! Instead they "gladly" replace them (obviously making money doing THAT). NEVER again will i buy a Ford!"

I would recommend this car to a friend: No

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Just getting around

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12 out of 13 found this review helpful

Worst vehicle ever owned

by Mom with a van
from New Orleans, LA | March 12, 2009

Rating from

(1)
Comfort: 1 out of 5
Performance: 1 out of 5
Handling: 3 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 3 out of 5
Interior Design: 1 out of 5
Features: 2 out of 5
Value for the Money: 1 out of 5
Reliability: 1 out of 5

"This is the worst vehicle I have ever had. It constantly needs repairs, I have had the vehicle for 20 months and I have already replaced the transmission and the EGR valve."

I would recommend this car to a friend: No

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Transporting family

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9 out of 9 found this review helpful

Very reliable

by Paul
from Bullhead City, AZ | July 19, 2008

Rating from

(4)
Comfort: 4 out of 5
Performance: 4 out of 5
Handling: 4 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 3 out of 5
Interior Design: 2 out of 5
Features: 3 out of 5
Value for the Money: 4 out of 5
Reliability: 4 out of 5

"Have 80,000 on vehicle. Purchased with 16,000. Have driven r/t from AZ to Maine 4 times with it. Have had no problems. Put new tires on at 65,000. Did brakes approx 60,000. Otherwise, very pleased with milage and ride."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: N/A

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3 out of 3 found this review helpful

holding my breath 70,000 and no trouble yet

by average joe
from ill. | February 29, 2008

Rating from

(3)
Comfort: 4 out of 5
Performance: 4 out of 5
Handling: 3 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 3 out of 5
Interior Design: 4 out of 5
Features: 2 out of 5
Value for the Money: 1 out of 5
Reliability: 4 out of 5

"comfort,yes mileage ok, trouble with electric cargo doors most people are impressed from other reviews i'm holding my breath it has done me right still ready to unload asap"

I would recommend this car to a friend: No

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: N/A

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1 out of 1 found this review helpful

Catastrophic transmission failure at 67,000 miles.

by Sad Freestar owner
from Indiana | February 8, 2008

Rating from

(2)
Comfort: 3 out of 5
Performance: 3 out of 5
Handling: 3 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 3 out of 5
Interior Design: 3 out of 5
Features: 3 out of 5
Value for the Money: 2 out of 5
Reliability: 1 out of 5

"The money I saved buying the Ford minivan instead of a Honda has now been spent on repairs. Before considering purchase of a Freestar, check the many transmission failures on the NHTSA website."

I would recommend this car to a friend: No

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: N/A

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worse car I ever owned

by Snobird
from South Georgia | January 28, 2008

Rating from

(3)
Comfort: 4 out of 5
Performance: 3 out of 5
Handling: 3 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 4 out of 5
Interior Design: 4 out of 5
Features: 4 out of 5
Value for the Money: 2 out of 5
Reliability: 2 out of 5

"To begin with shortly after delivery it kept stalling & no restart, computer problems. After replacing the tires @ 40m I learned the toe in was off and wore out the original tires. Then while on vacation the transmission burned up and had to be replaced $3100 and one week without transportation. Thank god for extended warrenty, dont drive a ford without it. I'm from from Michigan and always drove American, never again."

I would recommend this car to a friend: No

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: N/A

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2 out of 2 found this review helpful

Just about the same issues as the person above

by storminnorman
from kansas | January 25, 2008

Rating from

(1)
Comfort: 3 out of 5
Performance: 1 out of 5
Handling: 2 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 1 out of 5
Interior Design: 3 out of 5
Features: 1 out of 5
Value for the Money: 1 out of 5
Reliability: 1 out of 5

"Had to Trans problem and now a back rotor problem has to be fixed. Also when I fill van with gas . I have to put gasoline in very slow or it will shut back out all over me. Just very unsatisified with this van."

I would recommend this car to a friend: No

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: N/A

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Cruising @ high speeds on highway is joy

by olu
from md | November 26, 2007

Rating from

(5)
Comfort: 5 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5
Handling: 5 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 5 out of 5
Interior Design: 3 out of 5
Features: 5 out of 5
Value for the Money: 4 out of 5
Reliability: 4 out of 5

"I have used both Windstar and Freestar minivan. The key to a healthy ford vehicle is proper/scheduled maintenance. So far we have driven 3000 miles in the vehicle. We are quite pleased. I prefer driving this to my own luxury suv."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: N/A

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Lots of transmission and brake problems

by MN Freestar Owner
from MN | October 26, 2007

Rating from

(1)
Comfort: 3 out of 5
Performance: 1 out of 5
Handling: 3 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 3 out of 5
Interior Design: 3 out of 5
Features: 3 out of 5
Value for the Money: 1 out of 5
Reliability: 1 out of 5

"I bought my Ford Freestar in 04' Transmission failed at 62,000 miles while driving to work. There were no ?funny? noises, "funny" shifting or warning lights. The van just "popped" into neutral and started rolling backwards. I was lucky I did not hit anybody. I had to also replace the rear brake rotors like many other people at 40,000 miles."

I would recommend this car to a friend: No

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: N/A

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