2004 Ford Freestar sel review from North America
"Too expensive, uncomfortable, undependable"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Breaks squeaked/grinded at 1000 miles. Ford replaced ALL 4 completely at 2500 miles.
Multiple and increasing rattles in van, dealer states is typical for this year/model.
Electrical problems started at 18,000. Includes: clock/radio resets randomly; dash flashes off/on; engine/RP M's rev up for seconds on own; automatic sliding doors close on own; one sliding door randomly does not lock/unlock or automatically open.
General comments?
Seats hard and uncomfortable.
3rd row bench seat extremely hard and uncomfortable.
With random electrical things happening to van, feels undependable... never know if and when something serious will happen.
Gas mileage so-so at about 17 mpg average.
Loud road noise and rattles cause me much aggravation.
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Model year | 2004 |
| Year of manufacture | 2004 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.2 liter Automatic |
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| Distance when acquired | 17 miles |
| Most recent distance | 25500 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Explorer |
| Date of Entry | 12th April, 2006 |