Example carWheel alignment for a 2004 Ford Freestar
Wheel alignment for the 2004 Ford Freestar: CarmaCars does not do this work itself. Request it and we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Combined
- 13.5 to 13.8 L/100 km
- Body
- Minivan -
A rental while yours is in the shop
CarmaCars does not do this work; you keep driving while the shop has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 2004 Ford Freestar for wheel alignment
- Body: minivan - (EPA size class).
2004 Ford Freestar: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 3.9 L | 4.2 L |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 15 | 15 |
| MPG highway (US) | 21 | 21 |
| MPG combined (US) | 18 | 17 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 22 | 20 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,825 | US$3,950 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $4,186 | $4,278 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2004 Ford Freestar
- NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 1,227 complaints with NHTSA, most often about power train (873), electrical system (119) and structure (95). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13V081000 | 2013-03-07 | seats | Ford is recalling certain model year 2004-2007 Freestar and Mercury Monterey vehicles manufactured from March 24, 2003, through November 7, 2006, equipped with a third row seat and originally sold in, or currently registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts,... |
| 12V006000 | 2012-01-09 | power train:automatic transmission:torque converter | FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004 AND 2005 FORD FREESTAR AND MERCURY MONTEREY VEHICLES. THE TORQUE CONVERTER OUTPUT SHAFT MAY FAIL. |
| 07V168000 | 2007-04-12 | service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings | ON CERTAIN MINI VAN CONVERSIONS, THE BRAKE LINES MAY HAVE BEEN ROUTED INCORRECTLY. THE BRAKE LINES CAN MAKE CONTACT AND CHAFE ON THE STABILIZER BAR. |
| 04V446000 | 2004-09-13 | wheels:hub | CERTAIN MINIVANS MAY HAVE BEEN PRODUCED WITH FRONT WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLIES THAT WERE NOT HEAT TREATED CORRECTLY. THIS CONDITION MAY LEAD TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF SMALL CRACKS IN THE HUB. |
| 03V457000 | 2003-11-06 | steering:hydraulic power assist:hose, piping, and connections | ON CERTAIN MINIVANS, THE POWER STEERING LOW-PRESSURE LINE MAY NOT BE FULLY SEATED AT THE RACK AND PINION STEERING GEAR. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 2004 Ford Freestar: Wheel alignment
Need a wheel alignment for your 2004 Ford Freestar? We do not do mechanical work, but we arrange it with a trusted shop and keep you driving meanwhile. An alignment keeps the car driving straight and the tires wearing evenly.
Your car, your notes
A photo of the dashboard warning light helps the shop prepare. If you have the service history of your Freestar, have it ready for the shop. Tell the shop about any warning light or sound you have noticed. The powertrain to know here is the 3.9L 6-cylinder, with front-wheel drive.
The steps
We keep you posted until the car is booked in. Send the car's details and what it needs; we take it from there. You agree everything with the shop before work begins.
Stay on the road
Rent for as long as the job takes, by the day or the week. We collect the rental when your car is back. Pick it up from us for free, or have it brought to you.
Questions to ask the shop
Ask for the work to be listed line by line on the invoice. Ask what warranty the shop gives on its parts and labour. Ask whether the quote includes both parts and labour.
Between shop visits
Switch to winter tires before the first snow, and back in spring. If the car pulls to one side, ask the shop to check the alignment and the tires. Check the tire pressure once a month, when the tires are cold.
Want a price?
Send the car's details and the job, and we take the next step.
Request wheel alignment
Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.
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