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2006 Ford Freestar 4dr Minivan, ext.
201-horsepower 4.2L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| Ford Freestar in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2006 | 0 | Replace Pass Side rear Vent motor | |
| Jul | 2007 | 0 | New Front Rotors, New Fuel Pump | |
| Mar | 2009 | 50 | New Lift Gate Supports | |
| Nov | 2009 | 0 | catalytic converter failure. Replaced under 8/80 emissions warranty | |
| Apr | 2010 | 250 | Replace passenger rear wheel bearing. | |
| Jul | 2010 | 400 | Changed front passenger wheel bearing due to squealing noise. Also replaced front rotors and pads | |
| Ford Freestar in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2009 | 0 | Red (+) wire from Alternator to Battery detached from support, fell onto EGR pipe, and melted the wire insulation. No sign of short cct. (DIY) | |
| May | 2010 | 8 | Replace rear brake light bulb (2nd time this bulb has blown for this van) ($5) (DIY) | |
| Oct | 2011 | 290 | Replace Ignition Coil Pack (engine running rough at all speeds). ($200 for Ford parts, $90 labour). | |
| Nov | 2011 | 440 | Replace flexible hose in exhaust system. $90 for Walker exhaust part, $100 labour. (Ford part would have cost $260 CDN). Replace lower Ball Joint (passenger side). Control Arm was also replaced, as the part is all one assembly. $350 for Ford part, $90 labour. | |
2004 Ford Freestar 4dr Minivan, ext.
201-horsepower 4.2L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| Ford Freestar in Oklahoma, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2011 | 65000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2011 | 68000 | 0 | "Trac off" light would come on and stay on. I could reset it but later it would come on again for no apparent reason. Service manager explained to me how to clean and adjust the wheel speed sensors. Will post it on the Forum if it works. |
| May | 2011 | 69000 | 0 | "Trac Off" light still coming on. Found tread separation on right front tire so replaced all four tires. Light went off and stayed off for three days before coming on again. Ended up only needing another reset--tire was the problem. |
| Jun | 2011 | 70000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Freestar in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2010 | 56000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2011 | 62300 | 1200 | Inoperative Cruise Control, Traction Control, ABS, and TPMS. Replaced Traction Control Computer. |
| Jun | 2012 | 74000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Freestar in Wisconsin, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 61000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2010 | 62000 | 500 | loud noise from under hood when air conditioner running, suggested repair: replace compressor unit $800 to $1200. rattling noise from rear axle. Replaced disk brake caliper pins. |
| Dec | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Ford Freestar in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2010 | 1050 | Power Steering Pump and Steering Rack had to be replaced at a cost of $1050Can. | |
| Feb | 2010 | 1000 | Had to replace Air Conditioning compressor. Many things now going wrong in this vehicle, fog light housing has an electrical short, rear back sensors do not work. Sound system control buttons are worn, can no longer read them.Not repairing | |
| Dec | 2010 | 172360 | 112 | Power Steering leak. |
| Jan | 2011 | 172760 | 135 | Transmission flush performed in attempt to solve shifting problem. Seem to to fix problem, three weeks later same problem returning, van not shifting properly. Probably needs transmission, if so vehicle will be junked |
| Apr | 2011 | 173600 | 0 | Transmission now sticking, Van sold for parts and scrap, will never buy another Ford, way too many problems with this vehicle. Not starting when sold. Coolant leaking when sold. AC not operating when sold. |
| Ford Freestar in Missouri, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2010 | 148000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2010 | 150000 | 0 | Torque converter lock up cycling |
| Oct | 2010 | 152000 | 450 | Torque converter failed |
| Dec | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
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