2004 Ford Freestar: won't start

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 Mar 14, 2021 · Electrical · 160,000 miles · OR

I read the recalls for 2004 ford free star transmissions and my van without warning just quit working in the middle of the road while I was driving. I could get it to start back up for a second to move it to the side of the road, but it wouldn't start after that.

Filed Mar 6, 2015 · Electrical, Transmission · 173,000 miles · MI

Stopped at a stop sign and the van would not move. No gears worked. Couple days later, it drove fine. Couple days later no gears again. (and the torque converter was replaced under recall in 2012) now won't start and dashboard goes crazy after the key is out. With all the transmission problems and the wet PCM problems, I can't believe ford doesn't have to recall these van because of the PCM!! This vehicle is a hazard to drive.

Filed Oct 4, 2014 · Electrical, Engine · 95,000 miles · AL

After a rain van stalled in the middle of heavy traffic and would not restart.after several hours van would not start.I had van towed to a repair shop, PCM was replaced.@present headlights not working properly,air conditioning,horn,seat belt chimes not working at all.local dealership unable to repair.van continues to run rough.

Filed Apr 17, 2014 · NY

The van won't start in the morning when left overnight. I have brought a new battery and alternator still won't start. Have to jump start the van in the morning.

Filed Dec 3, 2013 · Electrical, Engine · 127,102 miles · MI

Driving south on I 75,returning from a week's vacation, in medium saturday traffic the car started to act up. Lights, warning lights, gauges, even the temperature and compass started flashing and going on and off. There was an exit a mile ahead when the engine died, right in front of a semi. I had to swerve to the side of the road to narrowly avoid an accident. The car would not start after that. I had to arrange a tow and was left stranded for five days. The ford dealer up north could not get the part for three weeks. Now it's at a ford dealer here, by detroit, for over a week. They said it will cost over one thousand dollars to replace the PCM. Looking on line I see all the complaints and repairs reported about this car, and you are doing nothing?? After seeing the PCM and the repairs to fix the problem you have to wonder why the brain of the car is in a spot where it can get wet, and why there are holes in the top to let water in? How many problems, accidents,or deaths do there have to be to start a recall????

Filed Oct 11, 2013 · Acceleration, Fuel system · 205,000 miles · NY

I currently own a 2004 ford freestar minivan. I have been experiencing start problems for a couple of weeks now. I drove the car about 10 miles to get gas. I turned the engine off to fuel up. I attempted to start the vehicle and it would not start. I called my husband to try to jump start the vehicle and it worked. Drove the car 1/4 mile down the road to autozone to have the battery tested. The battery needed to be replaced. The vehicle seemed to be repaired after the battery was replaced. About 5 days after the battery was replaced the vehicle would not start after several attempts. I called aaa to have it towed to the ford dealership for repairs. The aaa mechanic tried to start it before just towing it. He moved the shifter to neutral and back and started to vehicle right up. Maybe I did not have the shifter in the proper position? Since then, the vehicle has not started up quite a few times....at random times, over the last few days. I was stranded at the doctors office with a no start. Called aaa again for a tow again. However, right before aaa got to me....the vehicle started right up. I cancelled the aaa call and drove straight to the dealership for repair. The ford dealership can not find any problem as to why the vehicle will not start. It starts every time for them. The alternator and the starter are fine. The battery has been replaced and there are no transmission error codes being emitted.I have a hunch that this is an electrical problem. It isn't anything else. The ford dealership explained that they took a look at the PCM but could not see any water corrosion. So they did not replace it. So now, I am faced with picking up the vehicle and not knowing when I'll be stranded again because the vehicle will not start.

Filed Aug 9, 2013 · Electrical, Engine · 80,000 miles · AK

Stop running sometime would start,then wouldn't start,took to a shop they said look at it been submerged or under water,at eclt plug where,wet with water,said it wood need new wiring harness, possible computer box..at cost of $1200-1500 part and then there labor..here in kenai alaska..got to fixer if I want to do this...I bought this used here came up from the south ,arizona, done car fax all good.

Filed Jul 24, 2013 · Brakes, Engine · 125,600 miles · KY

Was driving about 35 miles and hour when I turned and went up a slight incline...engine sputtered a bit then I turned into parking lot, heard a loud noise like engine revving up and then it just died. Lost all control of vehicle and luckily coasted to a spot where no cars were. I let it sit for a moment, started back up and it was revving up again and RPM's were going up drastically. Tried to put in reverse and it would not go, shifted to park again and it revved back up. Turned off let sit again...then started, was able to reverse but with loud noise and revving of RPM's. Drive a small amount and it died again and would not start back. Had PCM replaced about one year ago. Not sure of problem. Still waiting to get it towed.

Filed Jul 22, 2013 · Transmission · 58,866 miles · FL

Bought car nov 2012 from truck junction and from the day we bought it the car stalled ran ruff wouldn't start. Gave us the run around while under warranty now ford says PCM wet n ruined from day one. I've had a broken van in my drive for 8 months what the [xxx]how can ford make a product that is this bad with no recall [xxx] american products this is [xxx]. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Apr 21, 2013 · Electrical · 166,000 miles · MI

As I see this is a very common problem with all model year freestar vans. Water leaks onto the PCM and shorts out then your van won't run or if it does not very well. Mine won't start and gives all kinds of random mil codes. Was diagnosed with water in PCM. Plain and simple ford needs to issue a recall for this because all the vans have it or will get it.

Filed Apr 3, 2013 · Body, Electrical · MI

The latch on the rear of the van has rusted closed on three separate occassions. It is presently rusted shut and the back hatch doesnt open as a result. There is a recall on the third row seat due to water leakage from the rear tire well. This has to be related as the carpet throughout the van gets wet. Even the front drivers seat where it attaches to the floor is soaked, posibly leaking from front tire well.and all the way down the interior of the car to the third row. There is also a short in the dash lights due to water leaking into the dash area. The car radio stays on when it feel like it and you have to hit the drivers window button for the radio to shut off otherwise it drains the battery and the car will not start. The car was at the electrical shop a year ago and could not find the problem.