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#77 of 111 Youtube video of PCM by upsetatford

Mar 18, 2012 (6:12 pm)

I found this video and I am going to try this before I take it to Ford to do anymore work. Hope this helps some of you.
 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lhjEVBMuxJw

#78 of 111 Re: File a complaint with the NHTSA [upsetatford] by turkfatts

Mar 21, 2012 (8:01 am)

Replying to: upsetatford (Mar 14, 2012 6:01 pm)
My van has been at the shop 3 times since the end of January 2012. The first thing it was in for was the RPM were at 3 & would not come down. The Ford shop could not figure what was wrong & they updated the computer ($100). This only fixed the RPM problem somewhat - at least is was driveable. By mid-February my anti-theft system would not let me start my van. This was the second trip to the Ford shop. They diagnosed the problem as being the transceiver after keeping my van for a week. I picked up my van ($484) & the very next day I had the same problem - NO START. Back to the shop again & they tell me it is the PCM ($950). Today my van is done & they tell me that the PCM has been the problem all along with the RPM issues & the anti-theft. We will see how it is once I pick it up today!! I DID FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE NHTSA & WITH FORD!!!

#79 of 111 Re: File a complaint with the NHTSA [turkfatts] by upsetatford

Mar 21, 2012 (3:05 pm)

Replying to: turkfatts (Mar 21, 2012 8:01 am)
Good, hopefully more people will do the same. I think most of the problems with the freestar are because of the PCM, but Ford will not admit this. I finally said the heck with it and went out and bought a Honda Odyssey last night. I do not trust the freestar and I am afraid the next family trip we go on we will be left stranded somewhere.

#80 of 111 I think my problem could be the PCM by anetnut

Mar 22, 2012 (2:00 pm)

Geesh, I had a full post and now it is gone. I'll redo this tomorrow when I have time. Off to work now.

#81 of 111 Ford Freestar at 3000 rpm engine drops out by led39

Apr 01, 2012 (12:15 pm)

Hello folks, I am hoping someone knows the answer to this or I'm letting this car go back to the Bank.
So far I've had this deadstar to PepBoys, $ 500.00 they couldn't get it. Sent it to Ford dealership- $ 650.00 and then they want to experiment, try this and that. Test showed that it is not a gas pressure problem. they put a "breakout box" between computer and wiring harness to see what was shorting out, THEN ENGINE RUNS FINE. Ford Motor company says change out plugs and wires, and then new PC but at this point I am broke. I got car back-re-routed engine harness away from plug wires, no difference. I can not find any signs of water in the PC. I have pulled wiring harness apart- no water. Applied heat gun to harness connector- no difference. It is not the camshaft sensor. Pulled cover off PC and it is fine. Sort of at a loss now. . It is very odd that the engine runs fine when interconnected to the "breakout Box" which is just monitoring all the systems and checking for a short. I have gone over the connector and there is nothing wrong. Thank you for any help. Bob
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#82 of 111 Re: Ford Freestar at 3000 rpm engine drops out [led39] by led39

Apr 01, 2012 (1:59 pm)

Replying to: led39 (Apr 01, 2012 12:15 pm)
Van is a 2006 Ford Freestar. thanks

#83 of 111 power sliding door by kudemom

Apr 11, 2012 (4:58 pm)

Hello, I have a 2005 ford freestar. The other day my 4 yr old shut the power door with the button on the inside, at the same time I turned the van on, which then the sliding door stopped half way and would not close. It has done this in the past and I just shut it manually and everything is fine. However, this time I shut it and my 4 yr old was pushing the interior button at the same time. Now I can't open the door with any buttons or manually. It will try to open and opens maybe 1/4 of an inch. Does anyone have any ideas how I can fix this. I have tried to pry on the latches to see if I can move the latch arm but that did not work so well. Thank you soooo much!!!!

#84 of 111 Re: power sliding door [kudemom] by dayspring

Apr 11, 2012 (6:35 pm)

Replying to: kudemom (Apr 11, 2012 4:58 pm)
Yes , try this, Disconnect your battery for ten minutes. this will reset the computer in the vehicle, when you reconnect it. this works for a number of malfunctions. try it and let us know if it works.

#85 of 111 Freestar - problems with PCM, Fuse box etc... by rbkjr

Apr 27, 2012 (12:16 pm)

Hey guys,
 
Just joined and hope to get some advice from you all......
 
Our 2004 Freestar (4.somthing) is having some issues.....
 
It all started one day when wife complained A/C was not cooling well. In addition, the check engine light came on. Took it to Advance Auto to check the code and came back with two codes (one being P0031 and the other I cannot remember but they both mentioned replacement of Oxygen sensor). At this point I took it to the repair shop and here is sequence of events as I know them:
 
Mechanic reports that the AC compressor is shot and that one of the Oxygen sensors is indeed bad so I say go ahead and replace.
 
Mechanic updates me with news saying that they cannot get the car started (Asked me for the security code - not sure why).
 
Mechanic reports that they finally got it started. Quote: "We disconnected the PCM and re-connected and it now runs - do ask me why"
 
I pick it up and drive it home. Seems OK and AC works great.
 
Next morning, drive kids to school and wife to work (I wanted to keep the van to drive and check out further). Drove about 15 miles total.
 
Came home, washed the van and picked up youngest from school (about another 5 miles).
 
Was going to drive van to pickup wife and van would not move as accelerated. Much "stuttering" when accelerating. Would not go more than 5 MPH even with bottom out of gas pedal. Check engine light and transaxle warning light on.
 
Towed back to shop.
 
Next day mechanic contacted me with news. PCM is shot. They found a used one ($225) and had Ford dealership "re-program" (whatever that means). They said they charged me no labor since they felt partly responsible (this statement got me to thinking...)
 
Picked up the van a few days later. Seemed to run OK. Now with about 25 miles on it - same symptoms (stuttering, check engine light and transaxle light).
 
Took back to the shop.
 
Mechanic now reports that something is wrong with the fuse box. With van running, if you tap the fuse box, the van shuts off. He plans to show me this when I go back today.\
 
Now I wonder, could they have done something to cause this chain of events? Could it be that the fuse box was the culprit all along (some sort of intermittent short)?
 
sigh......I just want a good qualified and dependable mechanic.......
 
Many thanks in advance for your tips/advice.....

#86 of 111 Ford Freestar PCM Issues by novaaggie84

Jun 12, 2012 (6:00 am)

Please, please go to NHTSA and file a complaint. This part is obviously defective from DAY ONE. I took to mechanic who said alternator was overcharging. He put on a new alternator--still overcharging. Said it was PCM issue removed new alternator and replaced it with the original alternator. This is the exact same issue in Oct/Nov 11 when we ultimately had dealer replace PCM to the tune of $1000plus. Took to dealer in ealry June 12, described issue, they insisted it was alternator--put on 4 different alternators over the course of the week. Every one experienced the same issue. Said Ford kept telling them to do so. Finally found a PCM on lot and replaced it in my car--IT WORKED! GUESS WHAT. PCMs are on backorder for who knows how long. Ford Corporate complaint to get rental car not authorized. So in addition to a deathtrap due to a torque convertor that parts are not in, I am in a deathtrap that the entire electrical system could shut down on a moments's notice. Dealer advises not to drive vehicle. So what am I supposed to do for transportation?? When will a PCM be available--I can't be the only one waiting on this part (maybe that should be an indicator that this is a recall issue!) Please visit NHTSA and file a complaint since not enough people have done so. This is an obvious safety issue and this car was obviously sold with PCM issues. Just check the numerous technical service bulletins.

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