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I wrote on this yesterday but did some more research on this vehicle. There have been numerous recalls on these type of vehicles. Recall #12V006000 on the torque converter output shaft. Recall began August 9 2012. This is a serious matter I just recently purchased this vehicle to take my 8 grandchildren around. Now I won't even put them in it. I also found out there was a recall on the back seat. Recall # 13V081000. This is also a problem when your hauling around children. The undercarriage of the vehicle is really rusty. I wish I would of never bought this vehicle. It sure is going to be a money pit for sure. It only has 141000 miles on it. Very sad that Ford could make such a unsafe vehicle. I bought the vehicle and it seemed fine. 5 days into ownership the torque converter light came on while I was driving it. Drove it back home and started reading about how Ford has a recall on this situation and now I'm afraid to drive it anymore. This situation on these transmission has gone to court and Ford lost.
While you are driving the vehicle. The vehicle has something wrong with the transmission. I looked up Ford recalls and it states that this type of vehicle has been recalled for transmission problems. Torque something thing. The van has only 141000 miles and is rusted severely underneath it. Very sad.
The contact owns a 2005 Ford Freestar. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled without warning. Due to the failure, the contact had to push the vehicle manually off to the side of the road. The contact's father used a trailer to tow the vehicle back to his residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed. A dealer was not contacted. The contact reached out to the manufacturer however, they were unable to provide any assistance. Upon investigation, the contact linked his failure to NHTSA campaign number: 12V006000 (power train) however, his vehicle was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 235,000.
The contact owns a 2005 Ford Freestar. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, the vehicle loss motive power and stalled. The vehicle was pushed out of the roadway. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that a rod fractured inside of the torque converter which caused the vehicle to not be able to go forward or in reverse. The vehicle was repaired out of pocket at a cost of $1,857. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 12V006000 (power train). Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 154,591.
- East Lake, OH, USA
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Just recently bought 05 Ford Freestar van, 3 months ago in my driveway it refused to go forward, I parked it because I had something else to drive. Morning of December 30, 2019 my other automobile timing chain broke so I've been trying frantically to fix this van, I've replaced air cleaner sensor, throttle body sensor, and speed sensor. Nothing. I have reverse but no drive, engine seems to run fine. So I checked for recalls. I just don't know if manufacturer is still liable. 05 Ford Freestar van, miles 211375, VIN#[xxx]. my name: [xxx] if you need anything else please let me know. I don't know how this process works. Information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
January 2015 went to accelerate from stop at traffic light, indicator light on dash came on transmission went into limp mode.had vehicle towed needed a transmission rebuild with torque convt. Had 177K at that time at cost of $2700. October 2019 similar situation occurred no warning lights no slipping, banging or anything out of the ordinary. Stopped at traffic light, went to accelerate and car felt as if it was in neutral. Had car towed to transmission shop, was told it will need a rebuild with another torque convt. At approx. Same cost. Vehicle now has 233K miles on clock. This vehicle has been a real reliable asset to our family. This transmission lasted almost 5 years with approx. 56K miles. I would like to purchase another Ford, but concerned about the drive train as I drive this vehicle very easy. Thank you for looking into this concern.
Their is 5 recalls on my van that I pulled up on NHTSA and the Ford company is saying their is only one recall and I'm having serious issues with this van and I was driving this van and it is losing power when driving it. I need ur help please. My number is (xxxxx) please leave me a message so I can call U bank thanks redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
The contact owns a 2005 Ford Freestar. While switching the shifter into gear, the transmission would not immediately change gears. The driver had to switch the shifter multiple times before the gear would change. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The local dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The failure mileage was 120,000. The contact has stated that a new transmission has been ordered and has been remanufactured with corrected parts and has already been installed.
Transmission cant shift car out of park without trying several times also transmission has trouble shifting out of first gear car tjhen has trouble picking up speed when you first pull onto the road creating a dangerous situation for getting rear ended by other cars
The contact owns a 2005 Ford Freestar. While driving low speeds, the contact had difficulty shifting from first to second gear. Also, the power train indicator was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer and dealer were not notified. The failure mileage was 126,470.
Takata recall was driving are van when the transmission stoped working van only has 71,000 miles on it I think it should be recalled due to them useing the same transmissions in the other cars and vans that were recalled
When I was driving down the highway the vehicle started losing power but the engine was starting to race the vehicle slowed down to a stop causing me to be stuck in the middle of the highway with cars going around me the police came by and had to push me off to the side of the road to a safe place so I can have the vehicle towed.found out the trans torque converter stopped working.just like the recall 11S25
I was to the on us hwy 98 in lakeland fl when I approached the street light that turned red. When I stopped the Caravan would not go into gears toward or reverse worked and I was in the middle of traffic very heavy and dangerous possision. Had to push of the road and wait for several hours before help arrived. Than I googled recalls and I seen that Ford made a recall on the make model and year of the Caravan. I am not sure of how this possess works but the Ford company says that they will fix the issues with the torque converter.
'takata recall' 1)transmission/torque converter output shaft fail. Loss of control of my vehicle while in motion leaving my home in my neighborhood. Almost causing my children and I to wreck into a parked car.
The contact owns a 2005 Ford Freestar. While driving 30 mph, the vehicle hesitated. A week later, the vehicle slipped out of gear while reversing. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and it was suggested that the torque converter was the cause of the failure. The dealer (autonation Ford South fort worth, 5300 campus dr., fort worth, tx 76119, (817) 522-3225) stated that there were no recalls on the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not assist because there were no open recalls. The failure mileage was 167,879.
I was stopped at a red light on us hwy 17. Vehicle has run fine then the light turned green and would not move motor reved up when you select gears you can hear the transmission work but no power this happened in a 6 lane hwy in myrtle beach
The contact owns a 2005 Ford Freestar. While driving approximately 30 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to highway Ford (18982 johnnie B hall memorial highway, deridder, Louisiana 70634) where it was diagnosed that the transmission failed and needed replacement. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.
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- Fenton, MO, USA