What year Ford Freestar should I avoid?

No year carries an official Avoid verdict in this data, but 2005 stands out with a complaint index of 100 and 886 complaints, the highest of the three model years covered.

Is the 2007 Ford Freestar reliable?

The 2007 Freestar has the lowest complaint index (0) and only 64 complaints among the years covered, making it the lowest-complaint year in the lineup.

What is the most common problem with the Ford Freestar?

Transmission and powertrain problems dominate, making up 74% of all complaints (968 of 1,306) across 2005-2007.

Are there recalls on the Ford Freestar?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns total across the 2005-2007 Freestar, with 2005 alone tied to 3 recalls.

At what mileage do Ford Freestar transmissions typically fail?

Median mileage at failure was 81,875 miles for 2005, 95,000 miles for 2006, and 91,250 miles for 2007.

Ford Freestar Best and Worst Years (2005–2007)

Ford Freestar data covers 2005-2007. The 2005 model year has the highest complaint index (100) with 886 complaints, while 2007 has the lowest (0) with 64 complaints. Transmission and powertrain issues account for 74% of all complaints across the lineup.

Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls per model-year, ranked within this model — not a reliability rating. Methodology.

Model years: 3; 2005–2007
NHTSA complaints: 1,306
Recall campaigns: 3
Crashes reported: 13
Fires reported: 7
Top problem area: Transmission & Powertrain

Freestar Complaint Index by year

Higher = more complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and Do-Not-Drive recalls per year on the road, relative to other years of this model.

Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

Ford Freestar problems and recalls by year

Year	Verdict	Index	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Recalls	Top issue	MPG	NCAP
2005	No verdict	100	886	8	2	3	Transmission & Powertrain	18	—
2006	No verdict	50	356	3	4	2	Transmission & Powertrain	17.5	—
2007	No verdict	0	64	2	1	1	Transmission & Powertrain	17.5	—

Most common Ford Freestar problems (all years)

Share of NHTSA complaints by component group across all model years.

Transmission & Powertrain968 (74%)
Engine186 (14%)
Electrical System133 (10%)
Structure & Body80 (6%)
Brakes57 (4%)
Other32 (2%)
Suspension, Wheels & Tires29 (2%)
Fuel System25 (2%)
Steering25 (2%)
Airbags14 (1%)

A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.

Frequently asked questions

What year Ford Freestar should I avoid?: No year carries an official Avoid verdict in this data, but 2005 stands out with a complaint index of 100 and 886 complaints, the highest of the three model years covered.
Is the 2007 Ford Freestar reliable?: The 2007 Freestar has the lowest complaint index (0) and only 64 complaints among the years covered, making it the lowest-complaint year in the lineup.
What is the most common problem with the Ford Freestar?: Transmission and powertrain problems dominate, making up 74% of all complaints (968 of 1,306) across 2005-2007.
Are there recalls on the Ford Freestar?: NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns total across the 2005-2007 Freestar, with 2005 alone tied to 3 recalls.
At what mileage do Ford Freestar transmissions typically fail?: Median mileage at failure was 81,875 miles for 2005, 95,000 miles for 2006, and 91,250 miles for 2007.