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2004 Ford Freestar vs 2005 Ford Freestar

Same-model NHTSA complaint comparison: raw complaints, recalls, top component families, and reported harm mentions.

Pending review: this curated compare page is generated from two real NHTSA rows and excluded from the sitemap until sampled. Data through 2026; reviewed June 2026.

2004 Ford Freestar

Full vehicle record
NHTSA source
Complaints
1,600
rank #146 of 4,194
Recalls
2
campaigns on record
Top component
Power Train
805 complaints (50%)
Reported harm
25 crashes / 29 injuries
1 deaths; 17 fires

2005 Ford Freestar

Full vehicle record
NHTSA source
Complaints
1,093
rank #338 of 4,194
Recalls
2
campaigns on record
Top component
Power Train
641 complaints (59%)
Reported harm
10 crashes / 24 injuries
0 deaths; 4 fires

Largest differences in this pair

Complaint gap

507

2005 Ford Freestar has the lower raw complaint count

Recall gap

0

2004 Ford Freestar vs 2005 Ford Freestar

Top component overlap

Same family

Power Train vs Power Train

2004 Ford Freestar problem mix

  • POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 495
  • POWER TRAIN 310
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 115
  • SEATS 84
  • ENGINE 69

2005 Ford Freestar problem mix

  • POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 376
  • POWER TRAIN 265
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 84
  • ENGINE 53
  • VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 38

Frequently asked questions

Which has fewer NHTSA complaints, the 2004 Ford Freestar or 2005 Ford Freestar?

2005 Ford Freestar has fewer raw NHTSA consumer complaints in this dataset (1,093 vs 1,600). This is not a defect rate and is not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold.

Does this mean the 2005 Ford Freestar is more reliable?

No. These are unverified consumer reports and recall campaigns, not production-normalized reliability scores. Use the comparison as one research signal and check a specific vehicle's history before buying.

These are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle, and not financial, safety, or purchasing advice. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).