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#56 of 111 Re: 2004 Freestar Electrical [finfan365] by kedfer

May 10, 2011 (8:20 am)

Replying to: finfan365 (May 09, 2011 6:49 am)
Yes after I've dried the PCM for 3 days...

#57 of 111 Window works part time by bigluse

Apr 01, 2011 (7:19 am)

#58 of 111 Window works part time by bigluse

Mar 31, 2011 (11:38 pm)

The front driver window works about 10% of the time, and of course since I don't drive it very often I often forget. There is no motor noise, its like the power is cut, and then a couple days later it starts working again. I've checked for lose connections, but am coming up empty.

#59 of 111 Re: Window works part time [bigluse] by nadineb

Apr 01, 2011 (7:19 am)

Replying to: bigluse (Mar 31, 2011 11:38 pm)
If the PowerControlModule (PCM) has gotten wet and corrosion has formed on the pins (make sure you check all ends), it may be the source of the problem. The PCM is the computer control center for the vehicle, and any moisture will create a bad situation.

#60 of 111 Ford Freestar Remote Issues by davintosh

Jul 26, 2011 (10:23 pm)

#61 of 111 Ford Freestar Remote Issues by davintosh

Jul 26, 2011 (10:23 pm)

Having some strange problems with our 2005 Freestar today; the key fob remotes quit working. Pressing the lock button would get the locks to click open, but none of the other buttons would do anything. Went through the reprogramming routine several times with both remotes, and although the van responded as it should (locks closed then opened when button was pressed) the remotes did the same thing afterward.
 
Also, before I tried reprogramming the remotes, my son happened to be looking out the house window & saw the side door on the van open and close on its own. Both remotes were untouched in a drawer on the other side of the house. Would these issues be symptoms of something goofy with the Smart Junction Box?

#62 of 111 Re: frustrated lighting problem [mmccain1] by mstrong

Sep 17, 2011 (6:02 am)

Replying to: mmccain1 (Mar 05, 2009 3:57 pm)
I know this is an old post but I still wanted to reply. I too have a 05 freestar with the same problem, minus the battery going dead. We noticed it about two years ago sitting out on our deck in the summer. The inside lights would just randomly come on. I know for a fact the there are electrical problems. I also have had all my dash lights go out, and I can not get them back on.......... I have to say this is a long standing problem with the freestars, and I will will most likley choose a different make of car next time around!

#63 of 111 Re: frustrated lighting problem [mstrong] by dayspring

Sep 17, 2011 (9:44 am)

Replying to: mstrong (Sep 17, 2011 6:02 am)
I do not have a Ford Free Star anymore, However, I believe all the electrical problems are linked together, Moisture is getting into the PCM The Cars computer and is shorting out systems randomly throughout the vehicle. which in turn will cause individual components to fail. I never did this, but i saw a post that suggested taking a silicon caulk and caulk the mess out of the seams around the pcm. and may your next car purchase not be a Ford.

#64 of 111 2004 Freestar electrical issues by graffke

Sep 19, 2011 (10:46 am)

My Freedstar has been a great car up until now. After experiencing several car stalls during or after a rain I had the car towed to my local guy who found out about the PCM issues. Sure enough he pulled it out and dried it off and sealed it up with silicone. Since picking it up I had to have it towed back to him on a sunny dry day. It would crank over, start then just stall. He worked on it a week and could not find anything wrong with it other than 20 or so body codes. It runs now with no check engine light, but has no power. We are having strange issues where we can't turn off the lights and electrical items are not working. I am afraid to drive it anywhere.

#65 of 111 Re: 2004 Freestar electrical issues [graffke] by kedfer

Sep 19, 2011 (11:34 am)

Replying to: graffke (Sep 19, 2011 10:46 am)
Remove the PCM cover and let it dry for at least 3 day with a blower on it. I had the same problem and It is very difficult to dry because of the silicone on the circuit. I had to remove it 2 time to get good result. My freestar is ok since I let it dry for 3 days instead of 1 night.
 
Sorry for my English, I speak French.

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