2004 Ford Freestar engine problems

Filed Aug 27, 2024 · Engine, Transmission · AZ

I have a 2004 Ford freestar van and I was driving down the road and I went to pass another vehicle and I push the gas and I heard some crunchy noise is and then nothing no power at all no gears nothing I was dead in the water so I had to get out of the van and push it to the side of the road didn't have reverse didn't have drive didn't have third second or first no gears at all the transmission failed me I could have been in a very bad accident and hurt it just came out of nowhere there was no signs of anything wrong with the van and then this happens.

Filed Feb 16, 2023 · Engine · PR

Conducía mi vehículo y la trasmisión quedó en neutro en una entrada y no pude estacionarme Y no volvió arrancar Solo coje la reversa I was driving my vehicle and the transmission was neutral in a driveway and I couldn't park And did not start again Just take the reverse

Filed Nov 17, 2021 · Engine · 38,000 miles · GA

The contact owns a 2004 Ford Freestar. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the vehicle began to stall. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and drive to his destination. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic and was informed that the computer needed to be dried off. The vehicle was repaired but continued to experience failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The contact stated he had experienced the failure several times. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 38,000.

Filed Apr 30, 2020 · Engine, Transmission · 116,000 miles · KS

Torque convertor defective in similar ford freestar models eddy's ford dealership sold recall vehicle as is against state & federal laws and lied to disabled veterans about replacing the defective torque converter after discovery of recall caused piston hole engine block and transmission damage cutting out near dangerous bridge intersection.

Filed Aug 12, 2019 · Engine · 118,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford freestar. While driving approximately 20 MPH, the vehicle shook and stalled. The contact pulled over to the side of the road, turned the vehicle off, and waited a couple of minutes. Once restarted, the vehicle ran for approximately three minutes before the failure recurred. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 118,000.

Filed Mar 14, 2019 · Engine, Transmission · 95,387 miles · MI

Was driving and my tach meter was going all over 3 4 lost all power while driving down the rd. Also trac control is always off goes on and off

Filed Oct 25, 2018 · Engine, Seats · 168,867 miles · KY

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford freestar. The contact stated that the back seat near the rear wheel well became detached and the contact smelled an exhaust odor. The contact stated that the vehicle exhibited the same symptoms as listed in the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v081000 (seats). The vehicle was not taken to a dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 168,867.

Filed Sep 8, 2018 · Engine · 168,000 miles · FL

My 2004 freestar overheats after 70 MPH. Replaced thermostat and fans. Does this with AC turned off. I turn to heat on to cool it done. I drove 2100 miles with windows down. This happens on the highway and going up long steep grade.

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 Jan 17, 2018 · Electrical, Engine · 85,000 miles · GA

My van has a problem with water, that is when it rains the vehicle starts having problems with several components. (ie engine misfire, transmission fails to shift properly, door looks refuse to operate properly, among other weird things) this happens every time it rains. The problem as I have being able to trace it, is that the water that comes off the front windshield and into the plastic that covers the cowl area ( where the wipers are) drips on to the main electric wire harness connection that comes from the inside of the car and connects to the engine bay wire harness. As the wire harness connector gets wet, the vehicle starts acting up. I took the van to my mechanic but he was unable to find a problem, it was dry. I took the vehicle to a ford dealer and, to my surprise, they knew about the problem but told me I had to pay the repair because its covered on a technical service bulletin (tsb 06-14-10) but its not a recall. How can this not be a recall when the van is going along well and as soon as it starts raining, I start having drive ability issues, transmissions starts acting up, engine starts acting up, some times stalls, in general I have a vehicle that appears to be "allergic to water." this issue happens any time it stars raining heavily whether on the highway or city street or my driveway for that matter, if its raining I have to take my wife's car because if not I know will have to be dealing with an uncooperative vehicle. Ps. I put a date on the "when did this happen" field but this is an ongoing issue.