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2004 Ford Freestar Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/14/2026

69Engine complaints
5.6%Of all 1,227 complaints
#5Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION495 · 40.3%
POWER TRAIN310 · 25.3%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM115 · 9.4%
SEATS84 · 6.8%
ENGINE69 · 5.6%

Share of the 1,227 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2004 Ford Freestar overview page.

Engine complaints by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2004 Ford Freestar have engine problems?

Engine is the #5 most-reported problem area on the 2004 Ford Freestar: 69 of 1,227 complaints on file (5.6%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2004 Ford Freestar have in total?

1,227 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 16 involved a crash, 14 involved a fire, 21 reported injuries, and 1 reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.