2005 FORD FREESTAR Engine Problems

53 NHTSA complaints on file

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#10464571 |
I WAS DRIVING 45 MPH IN A HEAVY RAIN WHEN MY VEHICLE BEGAN TO SPUTTER AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT BEGAN FLASHING. I STARTED TO PULL OVER, BUT LIGHT WENT OFF AND ENGINE RAN FINE. AFTER SEVERAL DAYS OF RAIN ENGINE WOULD HESITATE IN ACCELERATION AND WOULD FEEL LIKE IT WAS MISSING. IT BEGAN ONLY OCCASIONALLY AND USUALLY WHEN TRAVELING UP HILL. IT PROGRESSIVELY GOT WORSE, ESPECIALLY AFTER RAIN OR BEING WASHED. INVESTIGATED AND FOUND THIS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS MODEL WITH THE POWER CONTROL MODULE GETTING WET. TODAY WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT BEGAN FLASHING AND ENGINE HESITATED, THEN CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STAYED ON. VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION TO FEEL LIKE MY VAN WAS GOING TO STALL AT 70 MPH WITH MY FAMILY IN THE CAR. *TR
#10464274 |
AFTER DRIVING IN OR AFTER A HARD RAIN, THE ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AND THE ENGINE RUNS VERY ROUGH AND OFTEN STOPS. HAS HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AT 55MPH. COWL WAS REMOVED AT DEALERSHIP TO PREVENT WATER INTRUSION IN OCT2010, BUT SAME PROBLEM STARTED HAPPENING AGAIN IN 2012... *TR
#10462864 |
I WAS DRIVING MY FREESTAR HOME, PULLING INTO MY COMPLEX WHEN THE BATTERY LIGHT CAME ON, THEN A SECOND LATER THE BRAKE LIGHT, THEN ALL THE POWER TO THE VAN WAS LOST. I HAD NO CONTROL, THE ENTIRE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WENT OUT, THE ENGINE SHUT OFF, I HAD TO RUB THE VAN UP AGAINST THE CURB TO STOP IT. WHEN I GOT IT GOING AGAIN AND PARKED IN MY PARKING SPOT THE BATTERY LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN AND I LOST ALL POWER AGAIN. THE NEXT DAY I REPLACED THE BATTERY AS I WAS TOLD IT COULD BE A BATTERY ISSUE, BUT EVEN WITH THE NEW BATTERY THE LIGHT WAS STILL ON. I HAD THE ALTERNATOR AND THE BATTERY CABLES CHECKED AND IT WAS FINE. THEN I WAS TOLD IT MAYBE THE PCM WHICH IS A KNOWN ISSUE WITH THIS MODEL AND WHAT I EXPERIENCED IS THE IDENTIFIED ISSUE...THIS IS VERY...

Other 2005 FORD FREESTAR Problem Areas

Power Trainautomatic Transmission 376 complaints Power Train 264 complaints Electrical System 84 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 38 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter 36 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 28 complaints Seats 18 complaints Steering 18 complaints Structurebody 13 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 10 complaints Unknown Or Other 10 complaints Electronic Stability Control Esc 9 complaints Air Bags 8 complaints Structure 8 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm 7 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 6 complaints Service Brakes 6 complaints Structurebodyhatchbackliftgate 6 complaints Fuelpropulsion System 5 complaints Structurebodydoor 5 complaints Suspension 5 complaints Tires 5 complaints Latcheslockslinkages 4 complaints Power Traindriveline 4 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 3 complaints Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 3 complaints Equipment 2 complaints Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift 2 complaints Exterior Lighting 2 complaints Power Trainmanual Transmission 2 complaints Seatsmidrear Assembly 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads 2 complaints Suspensionfront 2 complaints Traction Control System 2 complaints Visibility 2 complaints Visibilitywiper 2 complaints Wheels 2 complaints Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control 1 complaint Exterior Lightingheadlights 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinedelivery 1 complaint Fuel System Otherdeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Interior Lighting 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkagestrunk Lidlock 1 complaint Seat Beltsfront 1 complaint Service Brakes Airdiscrotor 1 complaint Service Brakes Electric 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assisthydraulic 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System 1 complaint Steeringrack And Pinion 1 complaint Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatehinge And Attachments 1 complaint Structureframe And Members 1 complaint Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing 1 complaint Suspensionmultiple Axletorque Arm 1 complaint Suspensionrear 1 complaint Tirestemporaryemergency Spare Tire 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor 1 complaint Wheelshub 1 complaint Wheelsrim 1 complaint
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