2005 Ford Freestar: ABS light or ABS activating

Filed Mar 28, 2015 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 100,000 miles · IN

While driving down the road, the van will suddenly die. All alarms, engine light, ABS, traction control. Will go off. Sudenly there is no power. Van will start right back up and drive again. This has been going on for over a year. I have had it at 7 different mechanics, including the ford dealership where I purchased the vehicle. It has happened at all different speeds, 20-65, also happens if stalled at a stop light or drive-thru. Additionally, I can be driving at 25-35mph and the RPM's will shoot up to 7000 or fall all the way down like you are idleing. Vehicle makes noises like it is going to blow up and then will be fine.

Filed Sep 1, 2014 · Acceleration, Brakes · 72,000 miles · AL

Vehicle control center states ABS is not functioning. Traction control not functioning. Cruise control works intermittently. Alarm system triggers intermittently. Abs and traction control failure causes vehicle to be difficult to drive. Dealership states is common issue and there is a tsb on the issue. Requires ABS module and hcu module.

Filed Aug 9, 2013 · Brakes · 57,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestar. The contact stated that while exiting the driveway at unknown speeds, the odometer failed to track speed and the ABS warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis where it was stated that the speed sensor and battery needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the problem persisted. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 57,000.

Filed May 14, 2012 · Brakes · 49,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestar. The contact noticed that the traction control warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was informed that the ABS system needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The current and failure mileages were 49,000. The dealer replaced the hydraulic control unit and ABS module. Updated 06/22/12

Filed May 5, 2012 · Brakes, Electrical · 98,000 miles · OK

Was on a very busy highway. The freestars dash lights lite up and went back off. Ac cut off then everything started working again. About 30 seconds later the freestar died at 65. I was able to coast to a stop on the shoulder. Again on may 5 2012 the lights started flickering and the AC started to blow hard and it would slow back down then the dash lights ABS,brake,battery lights would blink on and off then the freestar died again at 70 MPH. Brakes didn't work I was going through a intersection and had to use the e brake. Freestar has done this several times over the last month I just hit the high spots. It has had test after test and I'm always told a different story! I just want my van fixed before someone gets hurt or killed.

Filed Apr 25, 2012 · Transmission · 70,000 miles · GA

Abs warning lamp comes on, as well as the powertrain malfunction warning lamp, speedometer fails to register.......was told at local ford dealership that PCM/ cluster would have to be replaced at a cost of $800-$1200... *tr ..when problem began would do this upon cranking, and has gotten to the point that vehicle now has this happen while driving. Transaxle light is also illuminating.....which just discovered may be due to problems that are already covered in another recall.......very disappointed in our choice in this vehicle. After investigating this problem see that the design flaws in this vehicle should not be ignored, these system failures are of no fault of the owners and cause great safety concerns to the owners and passengers who have to depend on these vehicles on a daily basis.

Filed Jan 20, 2010 · Brakes, Electrical · 150,000 miles · MI

I own a 2005 ford freestar minivan. This august my instrument panel quit working. I took it to the dealership and was advised that my ABS module failed and as a result it melted my wire harness. I just discovered that ford previously had this problem with their windstars. I'd like this to be looked into as this is a hefty repair ($3,000.00 +) that I cannot afford. As a result, I am driving in a vehicle with no ABS and no working instrument panel - including speedometer. Thank you.

Filed Mar 27, 2006 · Brakes · 5,186 miles · AL

Brake pedal when pushed hard goes to the floor. Brake pedal when pressed normal has a spongy feel to it. Almost ran into the back end of a car that was stopped at a stop sign because I was expecting the vehicle to stop when I applied the brakes but the vehicle continued until I pressed the brake pedal hard. Vehicle makes horrendous noise "popping sound" when the ABS system is engaged. This popping sound happens every time between 30 -45 miles per hour during a "hard' brake situation. These incidents have been reported to the dealer on 3 occasions but the dealer said the ABS system and brakes checked out ok according to ford's specifications.