WHILE TRAVELING ON I-81 SOUTHBOUND, MY 2004 FORD FREESTAR VAN WENT OUT OF GEAR AND THE VAN LOST POWER. WHEN WE COASTED TO THE SHOULDER THE VAN WOULD NOT GO INTO GEAR. THE FORD DEALERSHIP THAT IS WORKING ON THE VAN BELIEVES IT IS THE TRANS TORQUE CONVERTER. *TR
2007 Ford Freestar powertrain problems
moderate 34 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $2,500
Complaints
34
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$2,500
What owners are reporting 10 most recent
"TAKATA RECALL" WHILE DRIVING MY VAN I LOST TO GO TO THE BANK, WHEN I WENT TO PUT MY FOOT ON THE GAS PEDAL IT WOULD NOT GO. THERE WAS NO MOVEMENT. IT MADE THIS FUNNY SOUND UNDER THE HOOD. I HAD NO WARNING, IT SHIFTED GEARS, MY HUSBAND EVEN PLUGGED IN THE CODE READER AND NOTHING CAME UP. AS WE ARE LOOKING INTO THE ISSUE THE TORKE CONVERTER WENT OUT IN THE TRANSMISSION. SO NOW THIS NEEDS TO BE …
WHEN I TOUCHED THE TRANSMISSION GEAR SHIFT ONE MORNING, THE CAR BEGAN ROLLING DOWN MY DRIVEWAY & ROLLED INTO THE STREET. I HAD A HARD TIME STOPPING THE VEHICLE BECAUSE THE ENGINE WAS NOT YET RUNNING & THE POWER BRAKES WERE NOT ON. THE GEAR SHIFT LEVER WOULD NOT HOLD IN PARK OR ANY OF THE OTHER GEARS. I HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO A TRANSMISSION REPAIR SHOP. WHEN I TOLD THE MECHANIC WHAT HAD HAPPENED,…
TRAVELING ON THE PA INTERSTATE VAN LOST ALL POWER. TOWED NEED COMPLETE TRANSMISSION REBUILD DUE TO FAILURE OF TORQUE CONVERTER. WE WERE LUCKY WE WERE NOT HURT. THERE WAS NO WARNING AT ALL THAT THERE WAS A ISSUE. VAN IS A NIGHTMARE. *TR
WATER LEAKS DOWN THE HOOD THRU THE COWL. VANS PCM HAD TO BE REPLACED. THERE IS A TSB ON THIS. POOR DESIGN OF HOOD ALLOWS WATER TO LEAK INTO COWL AND INTO THE PCM. HAD PCM REPLACED AT $500 PLUS. THIS VAN IS A NIGHTMARE. *TR
WITHOUT ANY WARNING THE VAN WILL JUST LOSE POWER DURING TRAVEL. THIS HAPPENS EVERY FEW DAYS. MECHANICS DON'T KNOW WHY. *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, WHILE THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE CONTACT HEARD A RATTLING NOISE UNDER THE HOOD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RATTLING NOISE SEIZED ONCE THE SPEED WAS REDUCED. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO HOMER SKELTON FORD OF MILLINGTON (9030 US-51, MILLINGTON, TN 38053 (901) 873-3…
TORQUE CONVERTER IS SHOWING SIGNS OF FAILURE WITH VAN A LESS THAN 50K MILES. A TRANSMISSION FLUSH AND SERVICE INCLUDING FORD'S FRICTION MODIFIER DID NOT FIX.
PULLED IN TO DRIVEWAY TO PICK UP A PASSENGER, STOPPED AND PUT IT IN REVERSE AND BANG, THE MOTOR DIED. RESTARTED AND SAME THING. GOT IT TO GO FORWARD BUT SAME PROBLEM, STARTS FINE AND RUNS UNTIL YOU PUT IT IN GEAR, AND IT DIES. *JB
THIS IS MY SECOND COMPLAINT FORM SUBMISSION FOR THE PROBLEM. LAST FALL MY 2007 FORD FREESTAR BROKEN DOWN DUE TO TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTION. I WAS TOLD THAT FORD HAS ALOT OF PROBLEMS WITH TRANSMISSIONS. I NEED TO KNOW WHAT ELSE I CAN DO TO REIMBURSED FOR THE FAILURE OF THE TRANSMISSION. I WAS ON MY WAY TO COLLEGE CLASSES WHEN THE VAN BROKEN DOWN. *TR
Common questions
How serious is the powertrain problem on the 2007 Ford Freestar?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 34 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $2,500 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the powertrain typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $2,500 for powertrain repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to powertrain?
No active recalls currently cover powertrain issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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