Joining the group of "Taken for" owners.
Transmission went out at 54 thousand miles. Now $3,500.00 later, I find on the various forums that this is a common problem.
WHY does FORD keep turning a blind eye to this?
It's my understanding that they changed the name from Windstar to Freestar cause of the problems with the transmission.
Worst vehicle I've ever owned.
Cheaply made.
My 2004 Freestar transmission just went out without any warning at 98,000 miles. It is going to cost $3,600 to fix! The way Ford values plummet each year, the van is only worth $2,500 anyway. We are so upside down there is no way out!!! Never buy a Ford. Our dealership also was "surprised" to hear about the online reputation Freestar transmissions have.
For the orig and subsequent posters, at what mileage intervals did you change your transmission fluid? It is supposed to be changed every 30k. Please advise, I am curious.
Thanks.
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