Ford Freestar years to avoid
The Ford Freestar years to avoid are 2004 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2007 is the cleanest year on record.
3,223
Total complaints
6
Recall campaigns
2004–2007
Years covered
1
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Freestar years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | High complaint rate | 1,600 |
Every Freestar year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 77 | 2 | |
| 2006 | 453 | 3 | |
| 2005 | 1,093 | 4 | |
| 2004avoid | 1,600 | 5 |
Common questions
What are the worst Ford Freestar years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Freestar years to avoid are 2004. The cleanest year on record is 2007.
What is the best year for the Ford Freestar?
By complaint volume, 2007 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Freestar years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Ford Freestar have?
Across all model years, the Freestar has 6 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 3,223 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.