2004 Ford Freestar concerns
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2004 Ford Freestar concerns
Hey y'all.
I purchased an 04 Freestar in February of 07. It's been a good van and I like it alot, but it has been doing some things lately that have me a bit worried. I am hoping someone can either confirm or dispell my concerns.
First, The transmission. While the past week or so has been ok, there for about a month, when I would leave in the morning or after work with the van and it was cold outside, the 1-2 shift would be very harsh. It would almost bang the 1-2. It has since stopped doing that, so I don't know what the issues was, but it concerned me.
Second, Everytime I start the van when it's cold there seems to be bottom end bearing noise for about a second or so. After that it's gone and it does not do it after it's warmed up. I am running castrol synthetic blend 5-20W and either purolator or motorcraft oil filters. The bearing noise concerns me as I know it should not be doing that.
I don't think the dealer would do anything about it do y'all? The van has 48K on it and it was certified ford pre-owned so it has the 6yr-75K extended warrenty on the powertrain.
Any suggestions or comments would be welcome. I am a former professional wrench and I do all of my own maintenance and I am very **** about it, so this has me a bit worked up.
Thanks in advance!
I purchased an 04 Freestar in February of 07. It's been a good van and I like it alot, but it has been doing some things lately that have me a bit worried. I am hoping someone can either confirm or dispell my concerns.
First, The transmission. While the past week or so has been ok, there for about a month, when I would leave in the morning or after work with the van and it was cold outside, the 1-2 shift would be very harsh. It would almost bang the 1-2. It has since stopped doing that, so I don't know what the issues was, but it concerned me.
Second, Everytime I start the van when it's cold there seems to be bottom end bearing noise for about a second or so. After that it's gone and it does not do it after it's warmed up. I am running castrol synthetic blend 5-20W and either purolator or motorcraft oil filters. The bearing noise concerns me as I know it should not be doing that.
I don't think the dealer would do anything about it do y'all? The van has 48K on it and it was certified ford pre-owned so it has the 6yr-75K extended warrenty on the powertrain.
Any suggestions or comments would be welcome. I am a former professional wrench and I do all of my own maintenance and I am very **** about it, so this has me a bit worked up.
Thanks in advance!
Last edited by Gregs69GTO; 11-16-2007 at 06:38 AM. Reason: Spelling
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Thanks for the responses gents. I just may take it in and let them look at it. The trans has not been banging on the 1-2 for the past month or so and when I purchased the van I asked them to service the trans for me (38K when purchased), because I know how important that is.
This is not piston slap, or at least I do not believe it is. The engine does build oil pressure very quickly though, the oil pressure light goes out as soon as the engine fires or perhaps a second or so afterwards. My F250 does have the piston slap issue so I am familiar with that sound. It almost sounds like a diesel until it gets some heat in the engine....LOL. It does run strong though.
Thanks for the help.
PS, I thought Ford got their minivan transmission issues squared away when the Freestar was released right???????? LOL, I hope so, I know the Windstar transmissions were junk.
Thanks again!
This is not piston slap, or at least I do not believe it is. The engine does build oil pressure very quickly though, the oil pressure light goes out as soon as the engine fires or perhaps a second or so afterwards. My F250 does have the piston slap issue so I am familiar with that sound. It almost sounds like a diesel until it gets some heat in the engine....LOL. It does run strong though.
Thanks for the help.
PS, I thought Ford got their minivan transmission issues squared away when the Freestar was released right???????? LOL, I hope so, I know the Windstar transmissions were junk.
Thanks again!
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Originally Posted by Gregs69GTO
PS, I thought Ford got their minivan transmission issues squared away when the Freestar was released right???????? LOL, I hope so, I know the Windstar transmissions were junk.
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2004 ford freestar 70000 milesmisfire
had a misfire in cylinder 3 so i changed the plugs and the wires but now it runs worse. it won't hardly run and it eventualy dies. i changed the wires and plugs one at a time so i don't think i got them mixed around. does anyone have the order that these are suppose to go in so i can double check i have them in the right place. What else could be causing this.
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