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Ford Freestar abs comes on

26 of the 2,533 owner complaints about the Ford Freestar describe aBS light or ABS activating, most of them for the 2004 model year.

owner complaints
26
worst model year
2004
typical repair cost reported
$1,200
typical mileage
81,401
Is there a fix? No recall or service bulletin covers this area of the car yet.

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What owners say

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 Dec 10, 2017 · Brakes · 153,615 miles · CO

As I was driving my children to the bus stop on dry city street, I started to apply brakes and the pedal went down quickly to the floorboard. The car would not come to a full stop immediately. It seemed like it felt like I was driving on an ice sheet, unable to come to a full stop quickly. I have gone to three places for repair. Diagnostic scan code b1342. They are unable to find ABS module.

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 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 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.

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Questions about the Ford Freestar abs

Why does the abs come on in the Ford Freestar?

Owners who report it most often also describe engine stalls while driving, sudden loss of power and check engine light, and the codes they mention most are B1342.

Which Ford Freestar years have aBS light or ABS activating problems?

The model years with the most reports are 2004 (16 complaints), 2005 (8 complaints) and 2006 (2 complaints).

How much does it cost to fix ABS light or ABS activating on the Ford Freestar?

Owners who mentioned a price put the repair at about $1,200 (median of 5 complaints that include a dollar amount). Costs vary with mileage, warranty and where the work is done.

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