2006 Ford Freestar transmission problems
Owners reported transmission problems in 52 complaints for the 2006 Ford Freestar, 11% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 52 12% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 79,000 miles 48 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When transmission problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 4 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 19 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 13 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 3 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 3 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 48 transmission complaints that report mileage, the median is about 78,000 miles, and 12% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 injury.
What owners wrote
Transmission in 2004 ford freestar slipped and then failed in a very short period. The repair shop stated it seemed like a factory defect for such a young transmission to fail.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford freestar. The contact stated while driving approximately 55 MPH, there was a sudden loss of engine power and the mil illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the torque converter needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 95,000 and the current mileage was 104,000.
Other problems reported for the 2006 Ford Freestar
- Drivetrain & axles 207 complaints
- Electrical system 41 complaints
- Engine 39 complaints
- Cruise control 19 complaints