Ford Freestar Years to Avoid — Worst & Best Years to Buy
Every Ford Freestar model year (2004–2007) ranked by recall count, complaint volume, deaths, and injuries. Data sourced directly from NHTSA.
Ford Freestar Years to Avoid
2 recalls · 753 complaints
16 reported injuries
Top issue: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Problem score: 791
3 recalls · 533 complaints
13 reported injuries
Top issue: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Problem score: 568
3 recalls · 227 complaints
1 reported injury
Top issue: POWER TRAIN
Problem score: 238
Best Ford Freestar Years to Buy
2 recalls · 29 complaints
Main area: POWER TRAIN
Problem score: 35
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Ford Freestar — Year-by-Year Problem Report
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Deaths | Problem Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 2 | 29 | — | — | 35 | Excellent |
| 2006 | 3 | 227 | 1 | — | 238 | Good |
| 2005 | 3 | 533 | 13 | — | 568 | Avoid |
| 2004 | 2 | 753 | 16 | — | 791 | Avoid |
All 4 model years shown. Deaths and injuries from NHTSA complaint filings. Higher problem scores indicate more reported safety issues.
Ford Freestar Shopping Guide by Era
Pre-2013
Proceed with CautionOlder Freestar models have more accumulated wear and a larger recall history. These are higher-risk purchases without documented maintenance records and a clean VIN history report.
Frequently Asked Questions
What year Freestar should I avoid?+
Avoid the 2004 Ford Freestar if possible. It has 2 recalls, 753 owner complaints. The overall problem score is 791 — the highest in our dataset.
What is the best year Freestar to buy?+
The 2007 Ford Freestar is the lowest-risk year in our analysis, with a problem score of 35. It has only 2 recalls and 29 complaints on record with NHTSA.
Which Freestar has the fewest problems?+
The 2007 model years have the fewest documented problems. Even for low-problem years, verifying a specific vehicle's history via its VIN is always recommended before purchase.
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