Ford Freestyle:  Bad Wheel Bearing Noise Diagnosis

If your Ford Freestyle is making a high pitched noise or hum, it could be a sign of a bad wheel bearing.  There are several different vehicular components that can make a squeal or hum.  That’s why it is important to know the other warning signs of a  bad bearing before just going in and … Read more

Ford Freestyle: Brake Sticking → Causes & Diagnosis

  Your Ford Freestyle’s braking system is the most important safety feature on the vehicle.  If it does not work properly, it can put you in a situation where you can be injured or killed.  There are quite a few different situations that can cause a caliper to stick. Ford Freestyle Brakes Sticking Symptoms Smell– … Read more

Ford Freestyle AC Not Cooling:  Why and How to Fix

One of the most inconvenient vehicular problems is when the A/C won’t blow cold air. If your Ford Freestyle isn’t keeping you cool, we’ve outlined some of the most common reasons why this might be happening. It is entirely possible for your Freestyle’s heater to work just fine even when the air conditioner is blowing … Read more

Ford Freestyle: Bad Alternator → Symptoms & Diagnosis

A bad alternator can leave your Ford Freestyle without power and unable to move.  Alternators don’t always go bad in the exact same way.  We’ll cover the symptoms of when an alternator goes bad, and how to diagnose a bad one (which is really pretty easy).   How Your Freestyle’s Alternator Works The alternator’s job … Read more

Ford Freestyle Blown Head Gasket: Symptoms, Causes, How to Fix

One of the most common (and) critical major engine problems is a blown head gasket. If your Ford Freestyle has blown a head gasket, you may find it running poorly or not at all.  Below you’ll find the symptoms, causes, and price of a Ford Freestyle head gasket. Recognizing the signs of a blown head gasket in your … Read more

Ford Freestyle Troubleshooting: Shakes When Braking

  If you find your Ford Freestyle‘s steering wheel shakes or vibrates when you press the brakes, it is almost always the brake rotors that are the cause of the problem.  There are plenty of other issues that can cause the steering wheel to wobble.  But, if your Freestyle is only shaking when braking, that’s … Read more

Ford Freestyle Not Starting: Causes + How to Fix

If your Ford Freestyle doesn’t start, you’ve found the right article.  Many different issues can cause the problem.  We cover all the likely ones in an order that makes sense when diagnosing the issue at home. This article is written with the assumption that you are looking for a way to get your Ford Freestyle … Read more