2004 Ford Freestar: airbag warning light

Filed Oct 10, 2017 · Electrical, Lights · 135,000 miles · MO

Like many others who have complained about electrical problems on the ford freestar, I have to add my complaint regarding my 2004 ford freestar. First of all, when I bought my van used about 4 years ago, I did research on it, and learned about the issue of water getting into the PCM. So I took the van to a ford dealership - campbell ford in niles michigan - and one of their mechanics dried and sealed the PCM, along with the area at the base of the windshield that is prone to leak. That was two years ago (this van also had the torque converter work done by the previous owner). So here's the problem I'm having now: when driving, occasionally for no apparent reason, my radio goes dead, no time, no display, no music, and then the brake and ABS light appear on the dash, along with the battery light and airbag light. This lasts for a few seconds, and then everything returns to normal (sometimes the battery light stays on permanently). When this happens I lose no power and the van drives like normal. That might occur 4 - 5 times / outing. I replaced the battery a few days ago and this has made no difference.

Filed Sep 4, 2012 · Brakes, Electrical · IL

The electrical has been wiggy ever since --just after the factory warranty ran out. This includes: back-up safety sensors stopped working, heated drivers seat stopped working(passenger still works), the stereo system doesn't have all of it's functions, passenger airbag light is on, van very noisy when backing up--we call it the moose. Had to replace transmission and then we get re-call notice! And, it still doesn't feel 100% still waiting for a refund(?) brakes are squishy--even after replacement of front end everything! Side electric doors will sometimes open and close several times until we just have to manually force them to stay closed.

Filed Nov 28, 2009 · Airbags, Driver assistance · 48,500 miles · MO

Experienced a sudden loss of motive power to the engine on 2004 freestar while driving in bad weather and heavy traffic. Air bag light came on as well. Towed to dealer. Told transmission and air bag module needed to be replaced. Cost $4000. Freestar has 48,589 miles. Extended warranty expired in august. Had car in to dealer 4 times during the summer for traction control issues and failure of backup sensors. 2006 had to be towed to dealer due to engine stopped running 3 times in less than 2 miles. Trade in value $5700(minus $4000 in transmission and airbag module replacement)

Filed Mar 6, 2006 · Airbags, Brakes · 38,500 miles · CA · crash · 1 injury

Dt*: the contact stated in april 2005, the ABS and airbag lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealership. The codes were reset and the lights went off. Then, while driving 40 MPH on dry roads, a vehicle pulled out in front of the contact. The brake pedal was depressed, but the ABS did not activate. Upon impact, the airbags did not deploy. There was a police report taken at the scene. The vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop, where it was deemed a total loss. The contact was wearing a seat belt, but sustained a broken ankle and hand, a dislocated shoulder, and a concussion. The vehicle was not inspected to determine the problem with the airbags or antilock brakes.

Filed Sep 8, 2005 · Airbags · MI

Passenger side air bag light intermittently turns on and off when a person above the weight requirements is seated in the passenger seat. This can occur either when a person is shifting in the seat or when they are stationary. This has occurred multiple times with various passengers. There appears to be no rhyme or reason as to when it occurs. This is a serious concern of mine because if an accident occurred while the light is on, turning the airbag off, the result could be serious. September 5, 2005 was the most recent occurrence.

Filed Jun 30, 2005 · Acceleration · 25,500 miles · WI

Dt: when the consumer tried to stop the car it accelerated/ kicked in, and the consumer had to take the car out of gear to get it to stop. The consumer had the dealership look at the car 5 times. The dealership said that they could not duplicate the problem, there was no way that they could fix it. This has been ongoing on for about 6 months. The consumer has not contacted ford or the manufacturer. *ak the air bag light had illuminated and ford fixed the problem. On another occasion, while driving in traffic, the consumer applied the brakes but the accelerator kicked in. (this happened on many occasions)

Filed May 20, 2005 · Airbags · MI

2004 ford freestar air bag warning light illuminates on and off while driving. *mr the dealer suggested that the system was operating in accordance with the design intent. The consumer requested from the federal safety agency a solution that can be implemented promptly. *sc the light illuminated when the consumers wife sat in the front passenger seat.

Filed Dec 5, 2004 · Airbags, Brakes · 25 miles · KS

Brakes squealing,air bag light comes on,engine hsa alot of pinging hioway speed 60 and up.

Filed Nov 5, 2004 · Airbags · 8 miles · FL

Air bag light comes on intermittently. Dealer cannot duplicate the problem. Also, doors will open suddenly. Manufacturer stated the vehicle's defects do not warranty a new vehicle.

Filed May 11, 2004 · Airbags · 126 miles · FL

Air bag light warning indicator illuminated and will not turn off. Vehicle was taken to the dealer, who stated that the parts to fix the front air bags were on back order. The dealer indicated that the front air bags may not deploy since the warning indicator was on. *ak the part came in and the dealer replaced it yet this did not correct the problem.