2004 Ford Freestar: ABS light or ABS activating

Filed Feb 18, 2021 · Electrical, Steering · PA

Pcm has issues do to moisture which affects electrical slipping gears ABS sensor problem power steering issues and TCM and this vehicle has all safety problems according to recalls none of it was fixed because ford says your VIN number is not on list.

Filed Apr 13, 2018 · Airbags, Brakes · 65,000 miles · IN

Alpr system on telephone poles and police cars are attacking my vehicle. Already destroyed my ABS brake system module and now working on my starter motor, blower motor, speed control and etc. Some attacks cause loud base drum like thumping on my dashboard. Other attacks lock my gearshift lever in park, unlock my doors. Stop my speed control from working, and etc. These attacks have been ongoing for about 4 years. Along with these attacks, police cars frequently threaten me with head-on collisions. The thumping scares me when it occurs in heavy traffic and could cause an accident. These attacks occur in all modes of vehicle operation and when passing alpr telephone poles and police cars.

Filed Mar 26, 2018 · Brakes, Electrical · 100,000 miles · IN

The indiana alpr tracking system causes electrical malfunctions including the ABS brake system and various other unknown malfunctions. The ABS module has failed on the subject vehicle and the alpr attacks continue. These alpr attacks are initiated by electrical apparatus on top of telephne poles and on police cars. These attacks can be heard by sudden unexpected loud thumping on my dashboard which could cause an accident in addition to the ABS brake system failure. These attacks occur both in motion and when stationary. The thumping is expecially surprising in traffic and could easily cause an accident. Plus, I do not have ABS protection on slick roads

Filed Oct 30, 2017 · Driver assistance, Transmission · 45,000 miles · CT

It was rainy day and my wife was picking my daughter from school. It happened in the school zone. The car was in motion. Kids cross road as it was end of school day. Safety of passengers and other people was in danger. I have replaced in feb 2016 control unit and hcu spending $2400 +. At that time it had engine light on. It has again came back on 10/24/2017. Just to note, in 2010, spend $1600 + on the car because of issues in the vehicle. Had ABS light on, normal driving. The car has only around 45000 miles. Rain water is causing issues. If google search done "ford freestar check engine light after rain", it hits lots of results. Ford know the issues. Ford even had following service bulletin. Technical service bulletin (tsb 06-14-10.) these minivans are safety hazards. What would it take to get something done, recall or get these minivans off roads ? Ford is not taking responsibility. Please force them to own the responsibility which they are not willingly take. I have documents for the repair that was done. In 2016, when check engine light was on, I was on highway driving 50 miles an hour and it was rainy. Car was shaking and seemed like losing power. Thanks, anil

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 Apr 29, 2013 · Electrical · 187,000 miles · NJ

While driving to take my husband to work in the rain my wipers began to slowly lose power and slow down, then my radio shut off, my head lights began to turn off then off then they loss power, finally my dashboard began to have the oil light and ABS light and emergency brake light come on, then the battery light turned on I took it to a mechanic and they said it something electric and maybe the PCM I contacted ford and they said they have no recall for that and can't help me unless I want to pay out of pocket. My mechanic also said they have seen many other ford freestars with this problem as the van was made that the PCM is locatedwhere water comes in with rain and ruins them. We are afraid that an electric problem may cause a misfire and even a fire to the vehicle.this is my only vehicle I have and strongly depend on it since I am 6.5 months pregnant and have a 2 year old and am afraid of being stranded somewhere with him. Had I known that this car was so unreliable and irresponsible for their mistakes and un willing to help, I would of purchased a foreign car with better warranty and quality as well as better service.

Filed Apr 15, 2013 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 61,000 miles · NJ

In 2010 for no reason the traction control light was coming on. After 2 visits to the dealer they replaced the ABS module and switch on the master cylinder. The problem seemed to be resolved but once in a while the light would come on. Now it is happening more frequently and the ABS activates for no apparent reason (dry road and normal braking) which I consider a safety hazard.

Filed Jun 11, 2012 · Electrical, Transmission · 36,000 miles · VA

Driving and battery light, ABS and brake light all illuminated. No issues with braking. Replaced PCM in nov 2011 for similar issue. Car at dealer for a week so far and indicate needs an alternator (maybe) and PCM. Multiple PCM issues reported on this make and model. Tsbs, etc. When is action going to be taken. Dealer indicates part is on back order from ford. Please take some action this is in addition to a torque converter issue already under recall. The PCM controls everything and could have caused this car to fail and hurt someone.

Filed Apr 27, 2012 · Brakes, Electrical · 115,000 miles · CA

Abs warning light comes on and then sometimes it goes out. Is ABS system not working properly or electrical?

Filed Feb 9, 2012 · Brakes · 81,401 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford freestar. The contact stated that the ABS light remained illuminated. The contact had not experienced a failure while braking, but the light constantly illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic and the mechanic stated that the ABS sensor failed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the failure could not be corrected because that sensor was no longer available. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 81,401.

Filed Aug 30, 2011 · Transmission · 86,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford freestar. While the contact was driving approximately 70 MPH with the accelerator pedal engaged, when the transmission failed to respond. Suddenly the engine rmps began to increase. The vehicle was coasted to the side of the road and the engine was turned off. After restarting the engine there was an illumination of the ABS and emergency warning indicators. Also, the odometer became inoperable; unable to display a reading. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. Currently, there is an open investigation associated with the federal safety agency campaign id number ea09016 (power train: automatic transmission: torque converter). The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 86,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Jul 27, 2011 · Transmission · 143,652 miles · NE

I had driven 20 miles to do some shopping with my husband and father. When we got back in the car and started it everything worked until I took it out of park and into reverse. It wouldn't move. I tried drive and it wouldn't move. I called and had it towed to the local ford garage. The next day they said it was the splines in the torque converter. The next day they said the oil pump had frozen up. When they called to say it was ready they said the ABS indicator was on...had it done it before? No..just the tire reset indicator. I picked up the car and the ABS light was still on and brakes felt strange. Informed them that it had never come on so must have happened there. They said to bring it back monday. When I returned home I put the van in park and it rolled backwards again and the brake wouldn't hold. I got it stopped and pulled emergency brake, and called them. They said they would have checked on monday. On the way back to the dealer I stopped for gas and I had actually gotten out of the car and it rolled away on its own. A witness watched me chase it. I told the dealer. When they called they said it was the parking pawls and was ok now, but the sensor in the hub of the right wheel was malfunctioning. When I picked it up today with my neighbor and got to her driveway it rolled backwards when I put it in park and she was almost knocked over by the door. It did the same in my drive again so I called and they said to bring it back. We tested it both back and forward on inclines and it rolled and even in the dealer's parking lot. The manager witnessed it and jumped in and it did it for him. He took it for a test drive up a hill and it wouldn't do it but back in the lot he got it to roll again. I don't know if old parts are available. They replaced torque converter, valve body, shaft and teflon seals. They adjusted shift cable. This is common for this vehicle and a recall is in order. Lives could have been lost and property damaged.