2004 FORD FREESTAR Structurebodydoor Problems
4 NHTSA complaints on file
Structurebodydoor Issues in the 2004 FORD FREESTAR
4 structurebodydoor complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2004 FORD FREESTAR. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 1 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
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Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Structurebodydoor Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT BOTH THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE ELECTRIC SLIDING DOORS WOULD NOT CLOSE PROPERLY AND WOULD RANDOMLY OPEN. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE LOCAL DEALER (DICK SMITH FORD, 7201 GARNERS FERRY RD, COLUMBIA, SC) AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE, BUT NO ASSISTANCE WAS OFFERED. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR WAS PREVIOUSLY SERVICED FOR THE FAILURE, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 150,000.
BACKDOOR WON'T UNLOCK AND NOW DOOR WON'T CLOSE OR LOCK. *TR
1) WE NOW HAVE TRANSMISSION FAILURE. THE COST TO REPAIR EQUALS MOST OF THE VEHICLE'S VALUE. 2) DRIVER-SIDE PASSENGER DOOR CLOSES AND OPENS AGAIN CONTINUALLY. WE GET OUT AND DO THAT MANUALLY. 3) WITH FOOT OFF ACCELERATOR, GOING DOWN HILLS, THE FREESTAR TRANSMISSION HAS "CHUGGED" FOR A COUPLE OF YEARS NOW, REPRODUCE-ABLE AT DEALER LAST YEAR BUT THEY COULD NOT FIND CAUSE (WE RAN OUT OF MONEY LETTING THEM STUDY IT).... WE NOW KNOW THESE THINGS ARE ALL RELATED. RESEARCH ONLINE SHOWS OTHER OWNERS HAVE FOUND WET PCM TO BE PROMULGATING CAUSE FOR DOOR SENSORS AND THE CAUSE FOR PREMATURE FAILURE OF TRANSMISSION DUE TO DAMAGE CAUSED BY PCM OVER TIME. TO PUT PCM BELOW WINDSHIELD, WITHOUT PROPER WATERPROOF HOUSING, THIS IS A DESIGN ERROR THAT CAUSES VERY, VERY EXPENSIVE DAMAGE AND REPAIRS THAT WILL BE REQUIRED AGAIN, WITHOUT PCM BEING TOUCHED. DEALERS REPAIR DAMAGE (NOT CAUSE) UNDER WARRANTY, BUT...
IN NOV, 2007 MY 7 YEAR OLD GRANDDAUGHTER STARTED TO EXIT THE BACK PASSENGER VAN DOOR. THE DOOR OPENED AND SHE WAS ABOUT HALF WAY OUT THE DOOR WHEN IT STARTED TO CLOSE ON HER. MY HUSBAND HAD ALREADY GOT OUT OF THE VAN AND WAS ABLE TO STOP THE DOOR FROM CLOSING ON HER. IT DID NOT AUTOMATICALLY STOP AND GO BACK ON CONTACT. THEN IN DEC MY SISTER-IN-LAW WAS ALSO STARTING TO EXIT THE VAN FROM THE SAME DOOR AND THE SAME THING HAPPENED TO HER. THE DOOR OPENED, HESITATED AND THEN STARTED TO CLOSE ON HER. ON APRIL 6, 2008 MY 80+ MOTHER OPENED THE REAR PASSENGER VAN DOOR AND STARTED TO ENTER THE VAN. THE DOOR STARTED CLOSING ON HER. HER LEFT FOOT WAS ALREADY IN THE VAN AND THE DOOR CLOSURE CAUSED HER TO FALL BACKWARDS ONTO THE PAVEMENT. HER LEFT FOOT WAS TANGLED UNDER...
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Electrical System
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Seats
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Engine
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Structurebody
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Engine And Engine Cooling
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Vehicle Speed Control
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Structure
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Suspension
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Wheels
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Service Brakes
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Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
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Engine And Engine Coolingengine
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Fuelpropulsion System
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Latcheslockslinkages
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Power Trainmanual Transmission
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Seat Belts
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Visibilityglass Siderear
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Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
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Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
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Equipment
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Tires
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Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
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Seatsmidrear Assembly
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Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections
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Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
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Electrical Systemignition
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Electrical Systemwiring
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Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
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Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
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Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
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Equipmentelectrical
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Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
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Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
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Fuel System Otherfuel Injection System
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Latcheslockslinkageshatchbackliftgatelock
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Parking Brake
1 complaint
Seat Beltsrearother
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Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
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Service Brakes Air
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Service Brakes Airantilock
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Service Brakes Airdisc
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Service Brakes Airdisccaliper
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Service Brakes Airdiscpads
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Service Brakes Airdiscrotor
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Service Brakes Electric
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Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
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Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
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Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages
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Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assist
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Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
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Structurebodyhatchbackliftgate
1 complaint
Structureframe And Members
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm
1 complaint
Suspensionfronthub
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar
1 complaint
Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
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Tirestreadbelt
1 complaint
Tiresvalve
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Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
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Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasher
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Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesinterior
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Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherlinkages
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Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor
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