Ford Freestyle P0404: EGR Circuit → Range/Performance

With the Ford Freestyle, P0404 is going to have the same meaning as it would in any other vehicle. It’s a generic powertrain code that stands for: P0404: EGR Circuit → Range/Performance While there are several issues that can throw the P0404 code in the Freestyle, the most common issue is either going to be … Read more

Ford Freestyle P0014: Causes + How to Fix

P0014 is a relatively common trouble code for vehicles that have Variable Valve Timing (VVT). This includes the Ford Freestyle.  VVT adjusts the position of the camshaft(s) to maximize the combustion efficiency of the motor. P0014 means that the camshaft position is too far advanced from where it should be in relation to normal operating … Read more

Ford Freestyle P0341: CPS – Range/Performance

P0341 is a somewhat common OBDII diagnostic code in the Ford Freestyle. It means that there is a Range/Performance problem. In layman terms this means that there is a problem with the signal coming from the Camshaft Position Sensor (CPS).   OBDII P0341 means that there is a problem with the Camshaft Position Sensor (CPS) … Read more

Ford Freestyle P0301: Cylinder 1 – Misfire (Causes + How to Fix)

P0301 is a fairly common trouble code with the Ford Freestyle. It’s an OBD2 code and indicates that your vehicle’s first cylinder is misfiring. P0301 is certainly a cause for concern and should be considered a threat to the drivability of your Freestyle.  Fixing P0301 should be considered a high priority. Unlike a lot of … Read more

Ford Freestyle P0131: Meaning, Causes, How to Fix

The P0131 code is an OBD-II diagnostic trouble code that indicates low voltage in the Ford Freestyle’s Oxygen (O2) sensor circuit for Bank 1, Sensor 1 (B1S1). This sensor plays a crucial role in maintaining optimal engine performance by detecting the air-fuel ratio in the exhaust, then sending this data to the Freestyle’s engine control … Read more

Ford Freestyle P0101: Meaning, Causes, and Diagnosis

P0101 code in the Ford Freestyle is crucial to maintaining your truck’s performance and ensuring it runs efficiently. This code indicates that there is a problem with your vehicle’s Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor, specifically, a Range/Performance issue. The most common cause of P0101 is a bad MAF sensor. When you encounter the P0101 code, … Read more