2004 Ford Freestar Maintenance

When it comes to your Ford Freestar, how you treat your car makes all the difference in its performance. With proactive maintenance, your Freestar could be on the road well past the 200,000 mile mark. But how do you know what service to get and when? There's no need to guess when it's time to get Freestar maintenance, and no need to wait until something goes wrong. It’s as easy as following the recommended maintenance schedule that’s been written specifically for your 2004 Ford Freestar!

This recommended maintenance schedule is written by the auto manufacturer, Ford themselves. Depending on driving conditions and climate in your area (as well as other contributing factors, like your personal travel habits), your car’s scheduled maintenance needs may vary; however, there’s a good chance that your vehicle’s recommended maintenance services will include fluid exchanges, filter changes, new brake pads, oil changes, and tire rotations. Scheduling routine service appointments is one of the best ways to help extend your Freestar's life, keep you safer on the road, and prevent common 2004 Ford Freestar problems.

Bring your 2004 Ford Freestar to Firestone Complete Auto Care for factory-recommended maintenance services and an expert technician will begin by performing a Courtesy Check. A Courtesy Check helps "set the stage" for your service and catch any small problems before they turn into big repairs. Every Courtesy Check will include a visual inspection of your Freestar. We’ll check your head and tail lights, fluid levels, filters, tires (and their alignment!), and windshield wiper blades. We’ll also perform a free battery check to determine your battery’s charge level.

Maybe it's time to find a new auto battery for your 2004 Ford Freestar. In general, car batteries only last three to five years. Depending on the climate where you live and your habits while driving, your Freestar may need a replacement battery sooner. Extremely hot or cold temperatures can take a toll on your Ford Freestar battery, and so can frequent short drives. Sure, you could wait until your battery is completely dead, but it’s a much wiser decision to replace it before you need to. If you keep driving on a battery that can't hold a charge, you run the risk of being stranded when your battery finally gives out (and no one can predict where that might be!). Your Ford Freestar could quickly go from being a trusty ride to a source of stress in a matter of minutes.

Staying on schedule for battery replacements and motor oil changes can help your 2004 Ford Freestar's engine run smoother. See Ford's recommendations for oil change intervals for your 2004 Freestar in the chart at the top of this page. Remember, things like average outside temperature or frequency of trips could increase or decrease this interval for your specific vehicle. Come in and speak with a Firestone Complete Auto Care technician to find out how often to change your oil. Not sure what type of oil to use for your 2004 Ford Freestar? We can help with that, too!

Periodic service to the steering system in your Ford Freestar can improve ride comfort and help you maintain control of your vehicle. When it comes to steering and suspension, you want to catch small problems before they turn into big (and expensive) ones. Trust our technicians to inspect system components and if needed, perform Ford Freestar suspension and steering services. These might include wheel alignment, power steering fluid flushes and replenishments, ball joint lubrication, wheel bearing replacement, and strut replacement. Components within your Ford Freestar's steering system require regular maintenance.

If you fall behind on routine Ford Freestar maintenance (or worse, don’t do it at all!), you (and your engine) could quickly lose your cool when there's a problem on the road–especially if that problem is an overheated engine or broken A/C. Don’t sweat it, though! Our technicians can take care of those issues, too. At Firestone Complete Auto Care, we have what it takes to provide top-notch service for your Ford Freestar engine heating and cooling systems, as well as your air conditioning. Is it time to replace the radiator in your Ford Freestar? We got it. A/C smelling musty? We'll fix it. Firestone Complete Auto Care is your one-stop shop for 2004 Ford Freestar maintenance and repairs.

Don’t wait until something goes wrong with your car. Visit your nearest location for proactive maintenance today.