2004 Ford Freestyle Engine Problems

“My car says engine malfunction and wont go over 25 MPH. I also have an awd malfunction problem that we have tried to fix and doesn't seem like we can. I'm trying to wait until tax time to trade in but don't know how to get my kids from point a to b in the meantime. Mechanic tells me to get it scanned for $70. I cant afford that bs trying to raise 3 kids with another on the way.”

“The contact owns a 2004 Ford Freestyle. While driving at 45 MPH, the vehicle lost power and stalled. The vehicle was able to be restarted. The vehicle was driven to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The dealer stated that the electronic throttle body sensor failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 113,000. Updated 8/6/15 updated 10/26/2017”

“The contact owns a 2004 Ford Freestyle. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle failed to accelerate while the accelerator pedal was depressed, and the vehicle was making a jerking motion. The contact also stated that the wrench warning indicator illuminated. The contact shut the vehicle off and restarted the vehicle, but the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the throttle body needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. …”