Ford Freestyle’s Steering Wheel Shaking: Every Reason Why

If your Ford Freestyle’s steering wheel is shaking, you should deal with it immediately. A shaking steering wheel in the Ford Freestyle is caused by anything from the wheels and tires through the suspension (ball joints, tie rods, etc.) to the braking system.  We’ll start with the easiest things to check and move towards things … Read more

Ford Freestyle P0100: Meaning, Causes, How to Fix

P0100 is a generic OBD2 trouble code that indicates an issue with your Ford Freestyle’s Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor.   This code is usually caused by a MAF sensor that is faulty, dirty or a wiring issue related to it. It may be tempting to replace your Freestyle’s MAF sensor without checking the electrical system … Read more

Ford Freestyle Sloshing Sound (How to Find and Fix)

A mysterious noise you don’t know the source of is one of the most stressful things that can happen during vehicle ownership. If your Ford Freestyle is making a sloshing sound while driving it, this is the guide for you. If your Freestyle makes a sound like sloshing water while driving, this is undoubtedly a … Read more

Ford Freestyle AC Smells Bad: Smell ID + How to Fix

Does your Ford Freestyle’s air conditioning smell bad? This article will provide you with some quick and comprehensive list of causes to help eliminate your vehicle’s foul odor.   This guide is broken down into three sections:  AC Smell Reference Table Smell Type Potential Causes Sweet Leaking Engine Coolant, Leaking Refrigerant Mold, Mildew, Fungus Clogged Drain … Read more

Ford Freestyle P0020: Meaning, Causes, Diagnosis

P0020 is a rarely seen OBD II trouble code that can affect the Ford Freestyle. It’s a variable valve timing (VVT) related code, indicating a wiring issue with the bank 2 camshaft actuator “A.” P0020 is often by low or sludgy oil. Check your Freestyle’s oil as soon as possible. P0020 is a generic code, … Read more

Ford Freestyle P0001: Causes + How to Fix

P0001 is a rarely seen OBD II error code. It indicates an issue with your Ford Freestyle’s Fuel Volume Regulator (FVR) Control System. P0001 is usually caused by a wiring problem or issue with the fuel volume regulator. The most difficult issue with diagnosing the fuel system is getting to the parts.   P0001 is a … Read more

Ford Freestyle P0200: Causes + How to Fix

P0200 is a common OBD II error code that can occur in the Ford Freestyle. It indicates an issue with your vehicle’s fuel injection system. Specifically, the fuel injector circuit is out of range (in terms of voltage). Ford Freestyle P0200: Quick Info Definition P0200: Injector Circuit Malfunction Frequent Symptoms Check engine light, engine misfire, … Read more

Ford Freestyle P0234 Code: Causes + How to Fix

Your Ford Freestyle’s electrical system provides early warning signs of possible trouble. Each of those warnings has a unique error code to help with the diagnosis.  P0234 is a standard OBD2 trouble code that can occur in the Freestyle. In layman’s terms, it indicates a potential problem with an engine’s forced induction system, and you … Read more

Ford Freestyle P0000: Meaning, Causes, How to Fix

P0000 is a rare OBD2 fault code that can affect the Ford Freestyle. While there are over 10,000 DTC “P” codes, this is the only one reserved for “no fault detected” in your vehicle’s ECU (engine control unit) memory. It tells the scanner accessing the ECU that no codes are stored. The most common reason … Read more