Can a 2004 Freestar be put in reverse?

I have a 2004 freestar that will not go in reverse unless i rev the engine and put it in reverse real fast. Also I put it in drive and go. when I stop it cuts off. Clicking this will make more experts see the question and we will remind you when it gets answered.

What should I do if my car stalls when shifting into drive?

However if I start my car in neutral and shift into drive everything is fine. Also if i rev up the engine while shifting into drive the engine still drops significantly in rpms, but does not stall. Once in drive it operates great.

Why does the engine stall when I put the car in reverse?

If the engine stalls, it may be caused by a faulty idle control valve, bad O2 sensors, or clogged fuel injectors. In regards to the “pan”, we’re not sure what you are referring, so it may be a good idea to contact one of our local professional mechanics to complete a battery inspection to determine what’s going on with your 2010 Ford Focus.

When to replace the transmission on a Ford Freestar?

3/2005 bought used 2004 Ford Freestar SES in NYS. Had 24,000 on it. 6/2006 tranmission dies, 55,000. miles on it in NC. Take it to local AAMACO, find out that transmission has already been replaced. AAMACO knows that it has been replaced because the serial # on the transmission starts with FQR = Ford Quality Reman.

Why does my Ford Freestar whine when driving?

My ’04 Freestar (bought used from dealership) recently started emitting a high pitched whine when driving (not all the time, but a lot). I took it to the dealership and they said it was the Planateriu gears in the transmission and that this sometimes happened.

What’s the warranty on a 2004 Ford Freestar?

lloydcn warranty only covered to 75,000 miles so he/she is out of warranty. You should be fine to 80,000 miles. 2004 Freestar 42,000 miles transmission is shot. My waranty was 3 year 30,000 miles. How can the consumer get screwed like this?

What to do when your transmission won’t back up?

Run the engine for several minutes before attempting to put the car in reverse again. With both automatic and manual transmissions, transmission fluid may need time to heat up before it flows properly. This is especially true in the winter and for drivers located in cold regions.

What causes reverse shifting on a car transmission?

Generally speaking, reverse shifting problems stem from transmission fluid problems. More diffucult problems include transmission wear and damage that may require expensive repair work. Troubleshoot the problem at first to determine the underlying issue first.

When to shift from manual to automatic transmission?

With both automatic and manual transmissions, transmission fluid may need time to heat up before it flows properly. This is especially true in the winter and for drivers located in cold regions. Shift the clutch into first and second gear several times before attempting to shift into reverse if you have a manual transmission.

What was the cause of the 2005 Ford Freestar transmission failure?

On inspection the trans had burned up due to low oil pressure. $4000 to rebuild. That’s $7000+ in eight years for transmissions. I was just driving along and lost all power to the wheels. It was like it was in neutral. Transmission shop rebuilt trans, $3000. Ford later had a recall for the torque convertor, I was reimbursed $1800.

How old is the 2005 Ford Freestar V6?

This is the second 2005 Ford Freestar 4.6L V6 vehicle that I have had. First one, the transmission went out at around 110,000 and left me stranded on the side of the highway, until I could have someone pick me up. This one, I bought used with around 58,000 miles at 10 years old, and purchased the extended warranty for as far out as I could.

Can a 2004 Freestar be put in reverse?