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You should have the computer scanned for any stored diagnostic codes for the engine idle or transmission that may be causing the stalling. When going into reverse the transmission is at highest pressures and loads on the engine. If idle...

This may be related to many different possibilities, some of which may be related to a lack of spark or possibly timing issues and some of which may be related to a fuel delivery problem or a combination of both....

Check the brake booster for any vacuum leaks. The brake booster check valve could be split, the brake booster supply vacuum hose could be loose or split, or the brake booster diaphragm could have a slight tear or a pin...

Hi there. The wrench light typically indicates that maintenance or service is due on your Ford Freestyle. However, the "helicopter" sound does raise a few red flags, such as a damaged serpentine or fan belt, or possibly internal engine component...

Hi There, Your water pump and fan belt replacement should not have anything to do with this at all. What you are describing sounds like a faulty transmission control module or speed sensor. A faulty transmission control module may cause...

Hi there. Most of the time, when an engine swap is completed, it's with the precise engine that was offered in the vehicle you currently own. This is done to ensure you don't have misalignment issues, problems with transmission or...

The heater not working in some cases may be related to the overheating problem you are also having. This may be due to a faulty heater blower motor or potentially a bad heater core (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/heater-is-not-working-inspection). As you may know, the...

Hello - Yes, your diagnostic skills are very good! It is almost certainly the CV joints, the outer joints in particular. I would recommend that you have the axle/CV joint assembly replaced (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/axle-cv-shaft-assembly-replacement) in both front axles by a mobile,...

The computer will sense the throttle opening when the the accelerator pedal was not pressed and set a check engine code (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/check-engine-light-is-on-inspection). This caused the computer to close the throttle and not allow it to open until the code is...

If the a/c was working before you changed the belt and not it does not work and the belt squeaks then you may have put the belt on incorrect and it is blocking the a/c clutch from engaging. Check each...

Hi Ashley. Thanks for contacting us tonight. Sometimes this problem is caused by a damaged shift solenoid, contaminated transmission fluid or a torque converter that is wearing our or already damaged. It's also possible for internal transmission components to be...

Hi There, Code P0845 relates to a pressure sensor that is not functioning properly. When the PCM or TCM receives a signal from this sensor, this information is used to control when shifts are made according to hydraulic pressure in...

Hi there - unfortunately, this is not a service YourMechanic.com offers at this time. Thanks for thinking of us though!

Hi there. There are several things that could be going on with your Ford Freestyle. If the transmission fluid is low, you might have this problem; but it's also possible that your vehicle is locked in what's called a "limp...

If the fuel pump is good, but is not pumping fuel then it is usually due to an issue with the inertia fuel cut off switch. This is located under the dash. It is designed to cut fuel off to...

The parts required will depend on exactly what has failed and that, of course, is determined through both a diagnosis and an inspection upon disassembly if it turns out that the transmission has to be rebuilt. Your car has enough...

Hello - the P0701 (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/p0701-obd-ii-trouble-code-transmission-control-system-range-performance-by-cheryl-knight) is a generic problem code which is set by the transmission, but there should be other codes, because there are other possibilities that will trigger this code. A throttle position sensor, whether dirty or malfunctioning,...

First off, to avoid going from the frying pan into the fire, if the car is overheating be sure to not drive it any further. Active (known) overheating has the potential to cause lots of additional problems, like a warped...

It does sound like an issue with the pressure switch (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/ac-pressure-switch-replacement). When the switch fails, the compressor will not come on. Bypassing it turns on the compressor, which changes the pressure and allows the system to work. I would also...

Hello. P2107 (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/p2107-obd-ii-trouble-code-throttle-actuator-control-module-processor-by-spencer-clayton) is the code for an issue with the vehicle's throttle control module processor. Basically, the computer has detected an issue with the vehicle's electronic throttle body and has put the vehicle in safe mode. The throttle body...