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2005 Ford FREESTAR Power Train Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	966031
Internal NHTSA #	10499739
Manufacurer	Ford Motor Company
Brand	FORD
Model	FREESTAR
Model Year	2005
File date	15/02/13
Component	POWER TRAIN
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	After years of problems, previous postings on this site, and 3 pcms later... The story continues: our van has been in the shop 5 times within ~ 4-5 weeks, and the dealership keeps working to seal the pcm unit. The unit was sealed by ford with standard module seals, green expandable foam, etc., but water still got into the computer housing. During research on the freestar's computer problems, i read about the clip slots (where the pcm fits into the van) providing a means of water intrusion also, so they took it out again and sealed those. I got the van out of the shop, and the next day the check engine light came on. We took it by an auto parts place for a scan, and it showed a pcm problem. (the guy at the auto parts store said he had a 2005 freestar, and his pcm had shorted out also from water damage.) at least, this time a code was given! Generally, codes are not generated since the malfunctioning computer is the code generator. I don't know if another pcm has shorted out in our van, or if water has once again seeped into the unit. The wet winter in georgia has practically rendered my van useless for the past couple of months. The van is truly a "fair weather" vehicle. To find more information on this issue, google "2005 ford freestar pcm water intrusion" or visit any of the auto safety sites on-line such as nhtsa or arfc. Org. I am currently seeking legal counsel regarding this issue, since ford has failed to take responsibility for the problems. Unfortunately, pcm issues have often remained undetected due to the lack of code indications. (it took almost 2 years for one of many mechanics to diagnose our freestar's issues, and that was a result of on-line research.) pcm water intrusion problems usually are manifested as transmission or engine issues such as no reverse, erratic gear changes, rpm "revs", or other unexplained occurrences.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	JASPER, GA
VIN pattern	2FMDA51645BXXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
Was medical attention required?
Was part original equipment?
No. of injured persons	0
No. of fatalities	0
Date of purchase	07/08/26
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
Number of cylinders	6
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A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
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2005 Ford FREESTAR Power Train Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2005 Ford FREESTAR Power Train Problems, Complaints and Defects

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