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23 messages,  Last post on Jan 22, 2011 at 9:55 AM

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#18 of 23 Ford Freestar brake fluid by wheatltc

Dec 02, 2009 (10:13 am)

HELP !! Is there any easy way to check brake fluid levels on a Freestar? The fluid resevoir is located under plastic "shelf" in the back of the engine compartment, is very difficult to view well, and I have no idea how I would add fluid if necessary (without using some type of funnel/tube arrangement.
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#19 of 23 Brakes rear by barrybeck1

Dec 22, 2009 (7:34 am)

I have a 2004 purchased brand new freestar now with 115,000 miles on it. It was in the shop 15 times in its first 16 months of life. The dealer tried to get it returned under the lemon law but Ford refused saying it had 2 many miles on it! I use it daily as I am a repair person and have to use my own vehicle. Fortunately my trans went out at about 65,000 and it was under warranty so Ford had no option but to fix it. Something about the pump shaft going thru the torque converter. I haven't liked the way it shifts since they fixed it 2 year ago untill a mechanic friend of mine found something very interesting. The right rear brake caliper was frozen and the right rear brake was always engaged so it was causing wheel drag. He tried to fix it but eventually he had to replace the caliper. This was just found after 4 years and 110,000 miles, why didn't Ford find this lots earlier, I complaigned about the brakes making a scraping noise when the Van was new and was told thats normal when they are cold and it will go away when the vehicles warms up. It did but when we found this the right rear brake inside pad was worn on an angle and was down to the metal backing, funny how the left side was OK and wearing normally. I had to have both sides done but now the new caliper had to be added as the caliper piston was sticking. My machanic said probably from over heating and it became warped. I fully now believe that was the main reason for the transmission problem since now it shifts so smooth I can't even feel it and the highway milage went up almost 2 miles per gallon

#20 of 23 Mercury Monterrey Rear Wheel Noise by richmich

Feb 15, 2010 (4:04 pm)

#21 of 23 Mercury Monterrey Rear Wheel Noise by richmich

Feb 15, 2010 (4:04 pm)

I have a 2004 Mercury Monterey.
 
I had similar issues with the rear caliper sticking causing uneven wear of the pad and also a noise when breaking (somewhat load whistling type noise).
 
We noticed over the last 30-60 days a "groaning" type noise coming from what I think is the rear passenger wheel area.
 
You can only hear this when you go slow around 0 to 10 MPH.
 
Any thoughts on what this is. I was thinking bearing but never heard anything like this or maybe it needed lubrication but cannot find anything on lubricating the rear axle/wheels.
 
Thanks, Rich

#22 of 23 2004 Freestar brake lights by companyman01

Jan 22, 2011 (9:55 am)

#23 of 23 2004 Freestar brake lights by companyman01

Jan 22, 2011 (9:55 am)

about a month ago, the brake pedal started settling an hour or so after parking, triggering the brake lights. It has run the battery down a couple of times, stranding my wife. Has anyone had this happen? I am trying to figure out whether it is a problem in the brake lines or with the power assist up under the dash.

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