2005 Ford Freestar engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 87 complaints for the 2005 Ford Freestar, 8% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 87 8% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 102,000 miles 80 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 5 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 4 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 7 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 12 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 10 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 15 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 14 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 6 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 3 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 2 |
| 200k+ miles | 2 |
What the data shows
Of the 80 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 102,000 miles, and 20% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 fire.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestar. While the vehicle was stationary, the engine caught fire without warning. A police report was filed. The fire department extinguished the fire. There were no injuries sustained. The manufacturer was not made aware of the fire. The failure mileage was 122,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestar. The contact stated that while driving at highway rate of speed, the engine back fired and drastically reduced speed causing the contact to have to drive less than 30 MPH. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was awaiting a diagnosis. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 110,834. Parts distribution disconnect. Updated 03/11/16
Other problems reported for the 2005 Ford Freestar
- Transmission 421 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 270 complaints
- Electrical system 85 complaints
- Cruise control 39 complaints
- Body & structure 34 complaints
- Brakes 33 complaints
- Seats 20 complaints
- Steering 20 complaints