2004 Ford Freestar

66 Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs)

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TSB List for the 2004 Ford Freestar

Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 2004 Freestar are official communications between Ford & their dealerships that describe processes for troubleshooting or fixing certain common problems. All vehicle manufacturers are required by U.S. law to make their TSBs available to the public.

  • STEERING
  • STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
  • SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT
  • SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
  • POWER TRAIN
  • POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
  • POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
  • POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
  • VISIBILITY
  • VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
  • VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT
  • VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW
  • VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR
  • AIR BAGS
  • SEAT BELTS
  • SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
  • STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
  • TIRES
  • TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
  • SEATS
  • SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
  • BACK OVER PREVENTION:WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT
  • EQUIPMENT
  • EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK
  • EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
  • EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

    • STEERING

    • TSB #18520

      Date Announced:
      MAR 01, 2005
      NHTSA ID:
      #10014704

      STEERING WHEEL. *EH Read More »

    • TSB #06218

      Date Announced:
      NONE PROVIDED
      NHTSA ID:
      #10020701

      ADVANCED TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM - DURATION ACTIVATION. *KB Read More »

    STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS

    • TSB #0712

      Date Announced:
      NONE PROVIDED
      NHTSA ID:
      #10021217

      POWER STEERING HOSE LEAK NEAR COOLER EXTREME COLD CLIMATE AREAS ONLY -4 DEGREES AND COOLER. *KB Read More »

    SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING

    • TSB #041613

      Date Announced:
      AUG 23, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10011172

      NOISE FROM FRONT WHEEL HUB BEARING. * AR Read More »

    • TSB #17892

      Date Announced:
      JUN 01, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10008271

      FRONT WHEEL HUB BEARING HIGH PITCHED WHISTLING/SQUEALING NOISE FROM FRONT EXTERIOR WHILE DRIVING. ALSO INCLUDES 2005 FREESTAR AND MONTEREY. *TT Read More »

    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

    • TSB #04125

      Date Announced:
      JUN 28, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10008251

      DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) C1991 (MODULE CALIBRATION FAILURE) - ANTI-LOCK BRAKE, ADVANCED TRAC, INTERACTIVE VEHICLE DYNAMICS (IVD), TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM - SERVICE TIP. ALSO INCLUDES FORD FREESTAR MY2005 AND MERCURY MONTEREY MY2005. Read More »

    • TSB #17371

      Date Announced:
      NOV 01, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10008186

      TRACTION CONTROL/ABS (ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM) LIGHT ON WITH DTC (DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE) C1288. *TT Read More »

    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT

    • TSB #05617

      Date Announced:
      NONE PROVIDED
      NHTSA ID:
      #10017893

      TRACTION CONTROL LAMP - ABS LAMP - ABS SELF ACTIVATION WITH DTC C1288. *TT UPDATED 11/8/07. *NJ Read More »

    SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT

    • TSB #04231

      Date Announced:
      NOV 15, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10013405

      TRACTION CONTROL ABS AND PARK BRAKE LAMP FLICKER FLASH ILLUMINATE. *EH Read More »

    • TSB #18274

      Date Announced:
      NOV 01, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10013417

      TRACTION CONTROL ABS AND PARK BRAKE LAMP. FLICKER FLASH ILLUMINATE. *EH Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

    • TSB #0531

      Date Announced:
      FEB 21, 2005
      NHTSA ID:
      #10012947

      MAF DIAGNOSTIC SERVICE TIP - VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH EGR SYSTEM MODULE (ESM). *TT Read More »

    • TSB #071011

      Date Announced:
      NONE PROVIDED
      NHTSA ID:
      #10021907

      ADVANCED TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM - SHORT DURATION ACTIVATION. *KB Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL

    • TSB #03L17

      Date Announced:
      DEC 01, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10008284

      DEMONSTRATION/DELIVERY HOLD - SPECIAL FIELD ACTION 03L17. REVISED SMOG EMISSIONS INFORMATION. *TT Read More »

    POWER TRAIN

    • TSB #041512

      Date Announced:
      SEP 06, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10011157

      4F50N TRANSAXLE NO 1-2 UPSHIFT AND DIAGNOSITC TROUBLE CODE P0732. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #17358

      Date Announced:
      AUG 01, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10008183

      GROAN/BUZZ/VIBRATION WHEN THE GEAR SELECTOR IS IN PARK WITH THE VEHICLE PARKED ON AN INCLINE. *TT THIS BULLETIN UPDATES PREVIOUS BULLETIN 17358, DATED 11/01/2003 TO INCLUDE 2005 MODELS. *TT Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

    • TSB #042107

      Date Announced:
      DEC 13, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10014086

      GENERAL (PCM) POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #04217

      Date Announced:
      NOV 01, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10013369

      GENERAL POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *TT Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE

    • TSB #05145

      Date Announced:
      NONE PROVIDED
      NHTSA ID:
      #10016808

      ERRATIC FLUID LEVEL READING ON TRANSAXLE DIPSTICK-LEAKS-4F50N, AX4N, AX4S TRANSAXLE. *SC Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT

    • TSB #0598

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2005
      NHTSA ID:
      #10017552

      A BROKEN OUTER C/V JOINT ON VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 5/1/2005. *TT Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    • TSB #0471

      Date Announced:
      DEC 31, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10008201

      WARNING INDICATORS-PARKING AID-REVERSE SENSING SYSTEM (RSS) AND FORWARD SENSING SYSTEM (FSS)-FALSE ACTIVATION OF WARNING TONE-SERVICE TIPS. *MJ UPDATE. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #04136

      Date Announced:
      DEC 27, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10009320

      DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE B1342 (RESTRAINTS CONTROL MODULE (RCM) FAULT. *TT UPDATE. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #042510

      Date Announced:
      DEC 27, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10014261

      POWER SLIDING DOORS AND POWER LIFTGATE INOPERATIVE WHEN USING THE OVERHEAD CONSOLE AND/OR REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY TRANSMITTER OPEN/CLOSE BUTTONS - DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) C1999. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #18335

      Date Announced:
      DEC 01, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10014604

      INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DTC U1130. *EH Read More »

    • TSB #18340

      Date Announced:
      DEC 01, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10014607

      INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DTC U1262 AND OR U1135. *EH Read More »

    • TSB #04174

      Date Announced:
      SEP 06, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10013116

      MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED - SYSTEM LEAN DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC'S) - SERVICE TIPS. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2004 F-SERIES. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #17277

      Date Announced:
      AUG 01, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10004921

      BEEPING SOUND FROM THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WHEN DRIVING AT/OVER 75 MPH, TRACTION CONTROL OFF INDICATOR ILLUMINATE WHEN VEHICLE IS NOT EQUIPPED WITH TRACTION CONTROL, AND/OR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE B2477 (MODULE CONFIGURATION FAILURE) STORED ... Read More »

    • TSB #17538

      Date Announced:
      FEB 01, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10008110

      TRACTION CONTROL/ABS LIGHT ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) C1288. *MJ Read More »

    • TSB #17300

      Date Announced:
      OCT 01, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10004941

      TRACTION CONTROL OR ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) WARNING LIGHT ON IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER, ACCOMPANIED BY DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE C1288 (PRESSURE TRANSDUCER MAIN/PRIMARY INPUT CIRCUIT FAILURE). Read More »

    • TSB #03181

      Date Announced:
      SEP 15, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10004027

      REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) - SERVICE TIPS. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #17156

      Date Announced:
      SEP 01, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10004053

      DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE U1262 (SCP COMMUNICATION BUS FAULT) AND/OR U1135 (SCP INVALID OR MISSING DATA FOR IGNITION SWITCH/STARTER) STORED IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #17157

      Date Announced:
      SEP 01, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10004054

      PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) B1600 AND/OR B1602 WITH NO RELATED SYMPTOMS. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #17237

      Date Announced:
      SEP 01, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10004091

      DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) U1130 (SCP INVALID OR MISSING DTA FOR FUEL SYSTEM) STORED IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. *TT Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

    • TSB #04147

      Date Announced:
      JUN 01, 2005
      NHTSA ID:
      #10017923

      SERVICE WIRING HARNESS REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES - SERVICE TIPS. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #03242

      Date Announced:
      DEC 08, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10008273

      TRAILER TOW SERVICE KIT - SERVICE TIP. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #17242

      Date Announced:
      OCT 01, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10004897

      TRAILER TOW INSTALLATION AND WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR INCOMPATIBILITY CONCERNS. *TT Read More »

    VISIBILITY

    • TSB #04135

      Date Announced:
      JUL 12, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10009319

      FRONT DOOR GLASS CLICK/SNAP NOISE AT THE END OF THE UPWARD GLASS POSITION. *TT Read More »

    VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

    VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT

    • TSB #041514

      Date Announced:
      AUG 09, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10011159

      REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER GRID/INTEGRAL ANTENNA DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR - TERMINAL TAB REPAIR. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #031501

      Date Announced:
      JUL 12, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10009321

      INOPERATIVE ELECTRIC REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER (HEATED BACKLITE) GRID LINES, INTEGRAL ANTENNA CONCERNS. *TT Read More »

    VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW

    • TSB #04189

      Date Announced:
      DEC 13, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10014062

      REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER GRID/INTEGRAL ANTENNA DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR - TERMINAL TAB REPAIR. *TT Read More »

    VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR

    • TSB #04148

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10009328

      FRONT BLOWER MOTOR WHISTLE NOISE. *TT Read More »

    AIR BAGS

    • TSB #18834

      Date Announced:
      SEP 01, 2005
      NHTSA ID:
      #10018071

      RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE B2296 - SERVICE TIP. *TT Read More »

    SEAT BELTS

    • TSB #05310

      Date Announced:
      FEB 21, 2005
      NHTSA ID:
      #10012954

      SAFETY BELT WEB STOP BUTTON SERVICE. *EH Read More »

    SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR

    STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

    • TSB #04229

      Date Announced:
      NOV 15, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10013404

      ACCESS DOOR WRAPED OR BREAKING OFF FROM THE UNDERSIDE OF THE STEERING WHEEL SHROD. *EH Read More »

    • TSB #15679

      Date Announced:
      AUG 01, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #636308

      SLIDING DOOR(S) CONTACTING THE REAR QUARTER GLASS. *TT THIS INFORMATION UPDATES PREVIOUS INFORMATION, DATED 03/01/2002. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #02184

      Date Announced:
      FEB 09, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10007365

      POWER SLIDING DOOR OPERATION AND DIAGNOSTIC SERVICE TIPS. *TT Read More »

    TIRES

    • TSB #050920

      Date Announced:
      NONE PROVIDED
      NHTSA ID:
      #10016816

      STEERING WHEEL AND OR VEHICLE VIBRATION-VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH GOODYEAR INTERGRITY 16 INCH TIRES ONLY. *SC Read More »

    TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS

    • TSB #17283

      Date Announced:
      OCT 01, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10004927

      TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR RESET PROCEDURE FOR BASE CLUSTER. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #17284

      Date Announced:
      OCT 01, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10004928

      LOW TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR RESET FOR MESSAGE CENTER. *TT Read More »

    SEATS

    • TSB #TSB-14-0166

      Date Announced:
      SEP 09, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10058103

      FORD/MERCURY: SAFETY RECALL REGARDING SHEET METAL SUPPORT FOR FOLDING 3RD ROW SEAT LATCH STRIKERS CAN EXPERIENCE CORROSION AND WILL COMPROMISE MOUNTING POINT CAUSING SEAT TO MOVE. MODEL 2004-07 FREESTAR, MONTEREY. Read More »

    SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY

    • TSB #TSB-14-0144

      Date Announced:
      AUG 11, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10056468

      FORD/MERCURY: SHEET METAL SUPPORTING FOLDING 3RD ROW SEAT LATCH STRIKERS WILL EXPERIENCE CORROSION AND COMPROMISE MOUNTING POINT FOR FORWARD PORTION OF 3RD ROW SEAT, IF VEHICLE IS OPERATED IN HIGH CORROSION AREAS FOR EXTENDED PERIOD. Read More »

    • TSB #042117

      Date Announced:
      NOV 01, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10013390

      3RD ROW SEAT STRAP BREAKING. *EH Read More »

    • TSB #18135

      Date Announced:
      SEP 01, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10011336

      3RD ROW SEAT STRAP BREAKING (STRAP USED FOR STOWING OR ACCESSING THE REAR SEAT). *TT Read More »

    BACK OVER PREVENTION:WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT

    EQUIPMENT

    • TSB #TSB-14-0166

      Date Announced:
      SEP 09, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10058103

      FORD/MERCURY: SAFETY RECALL REGARDING SHEET METAL SUPPORT FOR FOLDING 3RD ROW SEAT LATCH STRIKERS CAN EXPERIENCE CORROSION AND WILL COMPROMISE MOUNTING POINT CAUSING SEAT TO MOVE. MODEL 2004-07 FREESTAR, MONTEREY. Read More »

    • TSB #17584

      Date Announced:
      FEB 01, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10008143

      REMOTE ENTRY TRANSMITTERS NOT WORKING. *TT Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK

    • TSB #032013

      Date Announced:
      OCT 13, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10004896

      ROOF RACK SIDE RAIL COVER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. *TT Read More »

    EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

    • TSB #TSB-14-0166

      Date Announced:
      SEP 09, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10058103

      FORD/MERCURY: SAFETY RECALL REGARDING SHEET METAL SUPPORT FOR FOLDING 3RD ROW SEAT LATCH STRIKERS CAN EXPERIENCE CORROSION AND WILL COMPROMISE MOUNTING POINT CAUSING SEAT TO MOVE. MODEL 2004-07 FREESTAR, MONTEREY. Read More »

    • TSB #TSB-14-0144

      Date Announced:
      AUG 11, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10056468

      FORD/MERCURY: SHEET METAL SUPPORTING FOLDING 3RD ROW SEAT LATCH STRIKERS WILL EXPERIENCE CORROSION AND COMPROMISE MOUNTING POINT FOR FORWARD PORTION OF 3RD ROW SEAT, IF VEHICLE IS OPERATED IN HIGH CORROSION AREAS FOR EXTENDED PERIOD. Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

    • TSB #19004

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2006
      NHTSA ID:
      #10019067

      REAR CLIMATE CONTROL NOISES - SERVICE TIP. *TT Read More »

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