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We have info for following modifications of 2004 Ford Freestar

  • 2004 Ford Freestar 4.2 V6 GAS, CID:256, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:256, Engine VIN:, Desg:2
  • 2004 Ford Freestar 3.9 V6 GAS, CID:238, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:238, Engine VIN:, Desg:6
  • 2004 Ford Freestar SE 3.9 V6 GAS, CID:238, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:238, Engine VIN:, Desg:6

BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Ford Freestar AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2004 Ford Freestar cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Troubleshooting -> Brake Noise -> Brake Pedal Eases Down Slowly -> Brake Pedal Goes Down Fast -> Brakes Drag -> Brakes Lock Up During Light Brake Pedal Force -> Brakes Pull Or Drift -> Excessive Brake Pedal Effort -> Excessive Or Erratic Brake Pedal Travel -> Red Brake Warning Indicator Always On
Vehicle: 2004 Ford Freestar SE 3.9 V6 GAS

Brakes Pull Or Drift

  • Tire air pressure.
  • Wheel alignment.
  • Brake pads, shoes or linings.
  • Brake or suspension components.

Red Brake Warning Indicator Always On

  • Instrument cluster.
  • Warning indicator circuit.
  • Parking brake.
  • Brake fluid level.

Brake Pedal Goes Down Fast

  • Brake fluid level.
  • Air in system.
  • Brake master cylinder fault.
  • Normal RABS or ABS function.

Brake Pedal Eases Down Slowly

  • Air in system.
  • Brake master cylinder fault.
  • Normal RABS or ABS function.

Brakes Lock Up During Light Brake Pedal Force

  • Disc or drum brake component.
  • Parking brake component...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Ford Freestar AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2004 Ford Freestar cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Power Brake Units -> Bendix Vacuum Brake Booster -> Description
Vehicle: 2004 Ford Freestar 4.2 V6 GAS

The single and tandem vacuum boosters, Figs. and , are self contained vacuum hydraulic power braking units. These are vacuum suspended units that use vacuum and atmospheric pressure for their power.

On models equipped with gasoline engines, vacuum is supplied through a fitting in the intake manifold. On models equipped with diesel engines, vacuum is supplied through a vacuum pump.

The three basic elements of the booster are the vacuum power chamber, mechanically actua...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Ford Freestar AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2004 Ford Freestar cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Caliper Service -> Assemble -> Aviator -> Cleaning & Inspection -> Disassemble -> E-150, E-250, E-350 & E-450 -> E-150, E-250, E-350 & E-550 -> E-450 -> E-550 -> E-Series -> Escape & Mariner -> Excursion, Expedition, F-Super Duty, Motorhome & Navigator -> Excursion, F-Super Duty & Motorhome -> Expedition & Navigator -> Explorer & Mountaineer -> Explorer Sport/Sport Trac -> Explorer, Explorer Sport/Sport Trac, Mountaineer & Ranger -> F-150 & Mark LT -> Freestar & Monterey -> Front -> Inspection -> Installation -> Overhaul -> Ranger -> Rear -> Removal -> Replacement
Vehicle: 2004 Ford Freestar SE 3.9 V6 GAS

Replacement

Aviator
Front
  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove front tire and wheel assemblies.
  • Remove components in sequence, Fig. .
  • Reverse procedure to install.
Rear

Refer to Fig. , and remove rear brake components in sequence listed.

E-Series
Front
E-150, E-250, E-350 & E-450
  • Raise and support vehicle, remove front tire and wheel assemblies.
  • Unclip speed sensor wiring from front brake hose.
  • Disconnect and plug front brake caliper hose from caliper. Discard copper sealing rings.
  • Remove two disc caliper mounting bolts, then the caliper, Fig. .
  • Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
    • F...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Ford Freestar AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2004 Ford Freestar cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Caliper Service -> Assemble -> Aviator -> Cleaning & Inspection -> Disassemble -> E-150, E-250, E-350 & E-450 -> E-150, E-250, E-350 & E-550 -> E-450 -> E-550 -> E-Series -> Escape & Mariner -> Excursion, Expedition, F-Super Duty, Motorhome & Navigator -> Excursion, F-Super Duty & Motorhome -> Expedition & Navigator -> Explorer & Mountaineer -> Explorer Sport/Sport Trac -> Explorer, Explorer Sport/Sport Trac, Mountaineer & Ranger -> F-150 & Mark LT -> Freestar & Monterey -> Front -> Inspection -> Installation -> Overhaul -> Ranger -> Rear -> Removal -> Replacement
Vehicle: 2004 Ford Freestar 4.2 V6 GAS

Replacement

Aviator
Front
  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove front tire and wheel assemblies.
  • Remove components in sequence, Fig. .
  • Reverse procedure to install.
Rear

Refer to Fig. , and remove rear brake components in sequence listed.

E-Series
Front
E-150, E-250, E-350 & E-450
  • Raise and support vehicle, remove front tire and wheel assemblies.
  • Unclip speed sensor wiring from front brake hose.
  • Disconnect and plug front brake caliper hose from caliper. Discard copper sealing rings.
  • Remove two disc caliper mounting bolts, then the caliper, Fig. .
  • Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
    • F...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Ford Freestar AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2004 Ford Freestar cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Power Brake Unit Service
Vehicle: 2004 Ford Freestar SE 3.9 V6 GAS

The Hydro-Boost and Hydro-Max power brake booster...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Ford Freestar AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2004 Ford Freestar cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Description -> Aviator -> E-Series -> Escape & Mariner -> Excursion, F-Super Duty & Motorhome -> Expedition & Navigator -> Explorer & Mountaineer -> Explorer Sport/Sport Trac -> F-150 & Mark LT -> Freestar & Monterey -> Front -> Ranger -> Rear
Vehicle: 2004 Ford Freestar 3.9 V6 GAS

Aviator

Front

The Aviator utilizes a dual piston front brake caliper and a single piston rear brake caliper. The caliper floats on two guide pins that are bolted to the caliper and extend into the caliper anchor, Fig. .

Rear

The rear disc brake system utilizes a single piston brake caliper. The mechanical parking brake system uses a drum in hat system within the rear brake disc, Fig. .

E-Series

Front

The disc brake caliper is a pin slider, single piston design on the E-150 models and a pin slider dual piston design on the E-250, E-350, E-450 & E-550 models, Figs. through .

Rear

E-Series veh...

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