2004 Ford Freestar for sale
Rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one for you. Rated 13.5 to 13.8 L/100 km combined (EPA). 5 NHTSA recall campaigns.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 13.5 to 13.8 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 5
For sale
Rent a 2004 Ford Freestar for a week to try it on your own roads, and tell us what you want: we look for one for you.
2004 Ford Freestar specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 3.9L 6-cylinder | 4.2L 6-cylinder |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Regular gas |
| City | 15.7 L/100 km | 15.7 L/100 km |
| Highway | 11.2 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km |
| Combined | 13.5 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 316 g/km | 325 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $20.93 | $21.39 |
2004 Ford Freestar: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 3.9 L | 4.2 L |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 15 | 15 |
| MPG highway (US) | 21 | 21 |
| MPG combined (US) | 18 | 17 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 22 | 20 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,825 | US$3,950 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $4,186 | $4,278 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2004 Ford Freestar
- NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 1,227 complaints with NHTSA, most often about power train (873), electrical system (119) and structure (95). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13V081000 | 2013-03-07 | seats | Ford is recalling certain model year 2004-2007 Freestar and Mercury Monterey vehicles manufactured from March 24, 2003, through November 7, 2006, equipped with a third row seat and originally sold in, or currently registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts,... |
| 12V006000 | 2012-01-09 | power train:automatic transmission:torque converter | FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004 AND 2005 FORD FREESTAR AND MERCURY MONTEREY VEHICLES. THE TORQUE CONVERTER OUTPUT SHAFT MAY FAIL. |
| 07V168000 | 2007-04-12 | service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings | ON CERTAIN MINI VAN CONVERSIONS, THE BRAKE LINES MAY HAVE BEEN ROUTED INCORRECTLY. THE BRAKE LINES CAN MAKE CONTACT AND CHAFE ON THE STABILIZER BAR. |
| 04V446000 | 2004-09-13 | wheels:hub | CERTAIN MINIVANS MAY HAVE BEEN PRODUCED WITH FRONT WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLIES THAT WERE NOT HEAT TREATED CORRECTLY. THIS CONDITION MAY LEAD TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF SMALL CRACKS IN THE HUB. |
| 03V457000 | 2003-11-06 | steering:hydraulic power assist:hose, piping, and connections | ON CERTAIN MINIVANS, THE POWER STEERING LOW-PRESSURE LINE MAY NOT BE FULLY SEATED AT THE RACK AND PINION STEERING GEAR. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 2004 Ford Freestar: before you buy
We rent cars and sell one only now and then. There is no 2004 Ford Freestar for sale by us right now. Before you buy the 2004 Ford Freestar, see the figures and the checks worth doing.
A buyer's checks
NHTSA has 1,227 owner complaints on file, mostly about power train, electrical system and structure. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered. A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace.
The figures, translated
The powertrain to know here is the 3.9L 6-cylinder, with front-wheel drive. It runs on regular gas. Front-wheel drive is the usual layout for cars this size, predictable in the rain and the snow.
Fuel use is rated 13.5 L/100 km combined, so 300 km needs about 41 litres. A 300 km weekend costs about $62.79 in energy at our price setting. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$3,825 a year for 15,000 miles.
What the Freestar is like
Being a minivan, it carries people and their bags without fuss.
Who it is for
It suits people curious about the model who want to drive it before they buy. It suits a work trip where a reliable car matters more than anything else.
Try before you buy
If it is in our fleet, rent it; if not, a similar car gives you a feel for the class. Rent first, buy later: a week with the Freestar answers the big questions. Drive the Freestar on your commute before you commit to it.
Running costs
The EPA estimates US$3,825 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $20.93 in fuel.
Narrowing it down
Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay. A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it. Within the 2004 lineup, trims share powertrains or differ in equipment; the trim pages show which.
Still deciding?
Ask about renting first, and buy with a clear head.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2004 Ford Freestar from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2004 Ford Freestar for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2004 Ford Freestar
Does CarmaCars sell the 2004 Ford Freestar?
CarmaCars rents cars and sells one now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2004 Ford Freestar before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 2004 Ford Freestar have recalls?
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2004 Ford Freestar cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$3,825 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $4186.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.