2004 FORD FREESTAR Suspensionfront Problems
2 NHTSA complaints on file
Suspensionfront Issues in the 2004 FORD FREESTAR
2 suspensionfront complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2004 FORD FREESTAR. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
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Deaths
All Suspensionfront Complaints
VERY HIGH PITCHED SQUEALING NOISE COMING FROM FRONT WHEELS. NOISE BEGINS APPROXIMATELY 15 MINUTES AFTER BEGINNING DRIVING. NOISE IS INTERMITTENT BUT VERY IRRITATING TO PASSERS BY AND OTHER DRIVERS. NOISE "LIGHTENS" OR LESSENS WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED AND WHEN SLIGHTLY TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL. I BELIEVE IT TO BE WHEEL BEARINGS/HUB BEARINGS. VERY SIMILAR DESCRIPTION TO COMPLAINTS I HAVE READ AND I BELIEVE IT IS RELATED TO THE RECALL #04S24. MY VEHICLE WAS PRODUCED AT THE OAKVILLE ASSEMBLY PLANT, BUT WAS PRODUCED BEFORE THE DATES LISTED IN THE CURRENT FORM OF THE RECALL. MY VEHICLE ONLY HAS 66,000 MILES ON IT AND IS VERY WELL MAINTAINED. I REQUEST THAT THIS RECALL BE EXPANDED IMMEDIATELY AND THAT REMEDY IS OFFERED SWIFTLY. *TR
I OWN A 2004 FORD FREESTAR IN VIRGINIA. LAST WEEK I TOOK IT IN FOR THE ANNUAL STATE INSPECTION TO FIND THAT THE CONTROL ARM/BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY ON THE PASSENGER SIDE WAS PENDING FAILURE. THIS IS A POTENTIAL LIFE-THREATENING ACCIDENT WAITING TO HAPPEN. MY VEHICLE HAS ONLY 36,000 MILES. THE FORD SERVICE CONSULTANT TOLD ME THAT IT SHOULD HAVE LASTED ABOUT 80,000 MILES ON AVERAGE. ALTHOUGH MY VEHICLE IS OUT OF WARRANTY I EXPECTED THAT SINCE THIS PART WAS MOST LIKELY DEFECTIVE THAT FORD WOULD HAVE REPLACED IT FOR FREE. NOT ONLY DID THEY REFUSE TO DO SO BUT OFFERED TO FIX IT OF $660. THE PART CAN ONLY BE PURCHASE AS A UNIT, IN OTHER WORDS, YOU CANNOT GET JUST THE BALL JOINT, YOU HAVE TO BUY THE WHOLE ASSEMBLY WHICH FORD SELLS FOR ABOUT $487.. I MUST GET THIS DONE, NOT ONLY FOR SAFETY BUT IN ORDER TO...
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Seats
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Structurebody
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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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Engine And Engine Coolingengine
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Fuelpropulsion System
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Seat Belts
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Visibilityglass Siderear
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Traction Control System
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Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
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Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
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Tires
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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
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
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Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve
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Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
1 complaint
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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Structurebodyhatchbackliftgate
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Structureframe And Members
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Suspensionfronthub
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar
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Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
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Tirestreadbelt
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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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Visibilitywiper
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