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2005 Ford Freestar Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs)

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08/01/17 NHTSA ID: 10109070
TSB ID: SSM 46085

The powertrain control/emissions diagnosis (pc/ed) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (etbs). the etc_act and etc_dsd pids should not used to diagnose possible etb concerns. the ids has a limited refresh rate
01/31/06 NHTSA ID: 10019009
TSB ID: 052510

Abs light on and dtcs c1175/c1236, c1165/c1235 - rear wheel speed sensor.
05/05/05 NHTSA ID: 10014704
TSB ID: 18520

Steering wheel. *eh
04/29/05 NHTSA ID: 10014279
TSB ID: 042610

Rear brake lining accelerated wear.
04/18/05 NHTSA ID: 10013417
TSB ID: 18274

Traction control abs and park brake lamp. flicker flash illuminate. *eh
04/18/05 NHTSA ID: 10013405
TSB ID: 04231

Traction control abs and park brake lamp flicker flash illuminate. *eh
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04/05/05 NHTSA ID: 10012947
TSB ID: 0531

Maf diagnostic service tip - vehicles equipped with egr system module (esm).
12/07/04 NHTSA ID: 10010741
TSB ID: 18246

Accelerated rear brake wear. oasis.
12/05/05 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10017862
TSB ID: 18730

Vehicles with a cvt transaxle, may exhibit a fluid leak from the transaxle oil pan area.
11/10/05 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10017552
TSB ID: 0598

A broken outer c/v joint on vehicles built before 5/1/2005.
04/28/05 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10014086
TSB ID: 042107

General (pcm) power train control module programming procedures.
04/15/05 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10013369
TSB ID: 04217

General power train control module (pcm) programming procedures.
01/04/05 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10011157
TSB ID: 041512

4f50n transaxle no 1-2 upshift and diagnositc trouble code p0732.
07/22/04 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10008183
TSB ID: 17358

Groan/buzz/vibration when the gear selector is in park with the vehicle parked on an incline. this bulletin updates previous bulletin 17358, dated 11/01/2003 to include 2005 models.
02/10/06 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10019067
TSB ID: 19004

Rear climate control noises - service tip.
12/14/05 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10018071
TSB ID: 18834

Restraint control module diagnostic trouble code b2296 - service tip.
12/07/05 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10017904
TSB ID: 05419

False parking aid warnings.
12/07/05 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10017923
TSB ID: 04147

Service wiring harness replacement guidelines - service tips.
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05/05/05 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10014604
TSB ID: 18335

Instrument cluster dtc u1130. *eh
05/05/05 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10014607
TSB ID: 18340

Instrument cluster dtc u1262 and or u1135. *eh
05/05/05 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10014636
TSB ID: 18448

Inability to play home made cd on single cd audio system without mp3 capability. *eh
05/05/05 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10014671
TSB ID: 04262

False parking aid warnings. update.
04/29/05 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10014261
TSB ID: 042510

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.
04/27/05 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10014062
TSB ID: 04189

Rear window defroster grid/integral antenna diagnosis and repair - terminal tab repair.
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01/04/05 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10011159
TSB ID: 041514

Rear window defroster grid/integral antenna diagnosis and repair - terminal tab repair.
09/23/04 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10009328
TSB ID: 04148

Front blower motor whistle noise.
09/23/04 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10009321
TSB ID: 031501

Inoperative electric rear window defroster (heated backlite) grid lines, integral antenna concerns.
09/22/04 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10009320
TSB ID: 04136

Diagnostic trouble code b1342 (restraints control module (rcm) fault. update.
01/20/04 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10004921
TSB ID: 17277

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 in
07/31/15 Other NHTSA ID: 10058103
TSB ID: TSB-14-0166

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.
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04/29/05 Other NHTSA ID: 10014310
TSB ID: 042616

Weld bonding procedure.
04/28/05 Other NHTSA ID: 10014138
TSB ID: 042421

Safety belt retraction speed.
04/18/05 Other NHTSA ID: 10013404
TSB ID: 04229

Access door wraped or breaking off from the underside of the steering wheel shrod. *eh
04/18/05 Other NHTSA ID: 10013390
TSB ID: 042117

3rd row seat strap breaking. *eh
04/05/05 Other NHTSA ID: 10012954
TSB ID: 05310

Safety belt web stop button service. *eh
01/18/05 Other NHTSA ID: 10011336
TSB ID: 18135

3rd row seat strap breaking (strap used for stowing or accessing the rear seat).
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11/07/02 Other NHTSA ID: 636308
TSB ID: 15679

Sliding door(s) contacting the rear quarter glass. this information updates previous information, dated 03/01/2002.

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Ford Freestar TSBs (Technical Service Bulletins)

Some things are often misunderstood about recalls and technical service bulletins (TSBs). Plus a disclaimer.

  1. Recalls do not have to be issued only because something is prone to failure. NHTSA (a government agency) can only require a recall if a failure will affect safety, emissions, fuel economy, or compliance with some other regulation or law. Manufacturers can voluntarily recall cars for problems that do not affect these, though.
  2. Recalls often apply to only some cars of a specific model year, rather than all of them. You should receive a letter from the manufacturer if your car has been recalled. You can also check with the dealer, which will know which (if any) recalls pertain to your car.
  3. The primary purpose of TSBs is to inform dealers about known problems with a car and how to fix them. They are not the same as recalls. As with recalls, TSBs often only apply to some cars, not the entire model year.
  4. Dealers often will not provide a preventive repair just because a problem described in a TSB might happen to your car. They'll usually want to observe symptoms that the problem is already affecting your car.
  5. Even if there are symptoms, a manufacturer doesn't have to pick up the cost of a TSB repair if the car is out of warranty, though sometimes they do.

We provide the text of recalls and TSBs as provided by NHTSA. There can be errors in the text. If you sign up for notifications in My Garage, we will try to get these to do, but for various reasons (some beyond our control) cannot guarantee you will receive them. When in doubt about a recall or TSB, contact the dealer.