2007 FORD FREESTAR PROBLEMS

2007 FORD FREESTAR PROBLEMS

Model Trims

Freestar 3.9 i V6 (195 Hp)

Freestar 4.2 i V6 Sport (204 Hp)

2007 FORD FREESTAR PROBLEMS

Issues by Year

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Malfunction Modules

Complaints and Common Faults

  • 1. Torque Converter/Transmission Failure:

    • Vehicle loses power, moves sluggishly or stops suddenly
    • Dealership diagnoses issue as Torqu Converter failure
    • Common issue with Ford Freestar models from 2004-2007
    • Expensive repair costs
    • Transmission may need to be replaced
    • Transmission surges or jerks forward unexpectedly
    • Vehicle stalls without warning
    • Transmission failure while driving on highway
    • Transmission issues due to water entering system or other defects

  • 2. Throttle Body Failure:

    • Vehicle accelerates unexpectedly
    • Throttle body replaced but issue persists
    • Throttle body blamed on low quality gasoline
    • Vehicle lunges or surges forward

  • 3. Other Various Issues:

    • High pitched whistling noise from wheel bearing hubs
    • Seatbelt breaks during accident, airbags do not deploy
    • Headlamp covers made of plastic become dim or discolored
    • Rust and corrosion on rear panels and quarter panels
    • Rear seat attachment bolt fractures
    • Engine/gas surges when vehicle is in gear
    • Steering knuckle causes hard steering
    • Vehicle stalls or decelerates without warning
    • Interior holes in vehicle floor
    • Poor idling at low speeds
    • Transmission shifting issues, gears do not engage
    • Intermittent ignition lock-out caused by anti-theft system
    • Van experiences power loss multiple times
    • PCM module failure due to water leak
    • Water leaking into cowl causing PCM damage
    • Jerking or loss of power while driving
    • Third row seat shift due to bolt fracture in rear seat anchor
    • Vehicle surges forward during gear shifts
    • Engine stalls out when accelerating

  • 4. Other Safety Concerns:

    • Vehicle involved in hit-and-run accident
    • Vehicle unexpectedly loses power while driving
    • Vehicle surges forward unexpectedly, causing potential accidents
    • Unintended acceleration when reversing
    • Failure of transmission torque converter leads to power loss

  • 5. Mechanical Repairs:

    • Clutch, throttle body, or PCM module replacements
    • Transmission rebuilds or replacements due to torque converter failure
    • Structural repair involving subframe replacement due to corrosion
    • Tire-wheel failure causing loss of control

  • 6. Customer Service and Manufacturer Response:

    • Concerns voiced to Ford Motor Co. were not addressed
    • Inability to get information or assistance from dealership
    • Ford refuses to provide rental vehicle during repairs
    • Ford does not provide cost reimbursement for defective parts
    • Manufacturer denies assistance for repair costs

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