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#102 of 111 Re-accuring problems by darkhawk

Jan 19, 2013 (8:12 am)

In 2007, I bought 2005 Freestar that used to be a lease. I had no problems with it until March 2011. I was having problems with slight stuttering. I took it to my dad's friend who owned an auto clinic. They replaced the fuel pump. The stuttering stopped. 8 months later, there started a loud squealing (sounded like the belt was slipping) and the engine and RPMs started going up and down like it was going to stop. About 2 or 3 seconds later, it stalls. Had no problem restarting it while in neutral or park. Check engine light came on reading P0340. Error with Camshaft Position Sensor (CMP). I change the Tension Pulley, then the Idler Pulley, Power Stirring Pump. Also replaced the CMP. No luck. In January 2012, I starting taking the Alternator apart. when I started playing with the pulley on it, I heard a weird scratching. So I replaced the Alternator. At first, the engine sounded way better. I pressed down on the gas peddle and the squealing only lasted for a fraction of a second but then stalled out. I later learned that I could drive up to 60 MPH as long as the RPMs don't go past 2,000. Drove 36 miles on the interstate and it never stalled out. As an experiment, I revved up the engine. When it went over 2,000 RMPs, it still stalled out. Ford wanted a $100 just to look at it. I left and would live with it. In April 2012, while waiting for the recall parts to come in stock at the dealership, my Freestar starting running normal again with no problems. No squealing and no stalling when I dive over 2,000 RPMs. The check engine light is off. I still went ahead and called Ford for the recall and they told me they wouldn't replace the part unless it wasn't working.
 
In the meantime, one of the rear-side mirrors won't always open or close. Then the A/C won't work in the rear. And the inside Door handle on the passenger side sliding door won't open the door. Until I have the money and the time to get to the door issue, I can live with these.
 
Then on the first week of December 2012, the check engine light came on. Code P0401. EGR malfunction or vacuum hose leak or clogged. A month later, it started losing power and it stalled out. The next day I drove it 19 miles each way to work and from work. Sound and acted normal. The next day, my wife drove it again and it started shaking and stalled out. I then noticed that I could only drive 20 MPH and keeping the RMPs low, the van wouldn't stall out. I then did some checking on it and saw that the EGR was bad and replaced it in Jan 2013. The check engine light went out. Suddenly the engine started shaking bad. RPMs started going up and down constantly and would stall out. I rechecked the fuel pump, fuel filter and fuel pressure. Nothing wrong. So it's not a fuel issue. Changed the spark plugs. No success. I put the top plastic pieces and the wipers back on, made sure I plugged them in. The wipers won't work no. Drove home slowly at 20 MPH and then went up to O'Reilly's and did a computer check. It shown code P0340, which is the Camshaft Position Sensor again. This time I'm going to check the wiring. I'm also going to check the PCM.

#103 of 111 Re: 2006 Ford Freestar wont start says low battery [acurafan2013] by darkhawk

Jan 19, 2013 (10:38 am)

Replying to: acurafan2013 (Nov 11, 2012 4:04 pm)
I had a situation simular to yours. I had put in a new battery around May 2012. Around October 2012 my van wouldn't start. I jumped it and it started and stayed running. The next day it was dead again. I took it to Auto Zone to do a check and they said the battery and alternator was working fine. I did some checking with a friend, and he tried a drain test and found out that the new alternator I had installed had a drain and was drawing power from my battery constantly. I took the alternator back to Auto Zone and put in the new one. It was no longer drawing power from the battery when the van is turned off.
 
The test also shown that a lot of power was also being drain into the fuse box.
 
Check for a battery drain.

#104 of 111 Re: electrical problems [rrr941] by darkhawk

Jan 20, 2013 (7:21 am)

Replying to: rrr941 (Dec 28, 2012 1:36 pm)
Check for a battery drain from your alternator.

#105 of 111 Re: 06 Ford Freestar Battery Issue [acurafan2013] by william92

Jan 22, 2013 (8:25 pm)

Replying to: acurafan2013 (Nov 11, 2012 5:18 pm)
The Answer to all the problem everyone is having thinking its the battery and starter isn't the problem...the answer to the problem is the PCM=power control module whick is located under the the black cover the windshield wipers are connected to...the water is getting in the wiring and everything wet which is causing the transmission code to come up and the spuddering and the trans not to engage in gear at times...failure to fix it on fords part everyone is having the same problem...what needs to be done is the black cover needs to be taken off and something put over the PCM to keep it from getting wet but first needs to be dried out and then put back together. hope that helps everyone.

#106 of 111 Re: Re-accuring problems [darkhawk] by harj1

Feb 15, 2013 (9:12 am)

Replying to: darkhawk (Jan 19, 2013 8:12 am)
I had similar problems with my 2005 Freestar 4.2 - what it turned out to be was Camshaft Position Sensor & Synchronizer. You have to replace this part completely to sort out squealing problem (thinking it is the belts) and RPMs' going up and down. I had my repair done at Ford Dealership.

#107 of 111 Re: Re-accuring problems [darkhawk] by fancydarlin

Mar 27, 2013 (3:06 am)

Replying to: darkhawk (Jan 19, 2013 8:12 am)
I took this video tonight. http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Zs0mxAv4nlI
 
Immediately after, took my daughter on a test drive to show her what the van was doing. Wouldn't you know the *$&!$ van worked perfectly???

#108 of 111 2004 ford freestar by william92

Mar 27, 2013 (7:59 am)

Replying to: fancydarlin (Mar 27, 2013 3:06 am)
We had the same problem as a lot of people on here with the rpms going up and down and the van not starting looked all over the internet for the problem and came across a video on youtube about a similar problem turned out the problem is the pcm is getting wet water is getting under the black cover and the pcm is getting water inside of it which is causing the problem not the battery which is an electrical problem be the pcm is the power control mogul the best bet is to take the black cover off and seal it...link to the youtube video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lhjEVBMuxJw for people aren't car savvy or don't know where the pcm is...in most case the problem only happens after it rains or snows.

#109 of 111 Re: Re-accuring problems [darkhawk] by william92

Mar 27, 2013 (8:03 am)

Replying to: darkhawk (Jan 19, 2013 8:12 am)
We had the same problem happen to us which turned out to be the pcm=power control mogul its a very common problem after it rains or snows causing the pcm to get wet...youtube video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lhjEVBMuxJw

#110 of 111 06 Freestar driver's side door won't unlock by abakes

Apr 16, 2013 (6:08 am)

#111 of 111 06 Freestar driver's side door won't unlock by abakes

Apr 16, 2013 (6:08 am)

Hi, I am hoping that someone here can help me. I have a 2006 Freestar, it has the keyless entry keypad and remote. The remote will unlock or lock all the doors, EXCEPT the driver's door. The keypad will do the same. However, when in side the car, I can pull on my door handle and the car unlocks. Any guesses as to what is wrong?

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