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Problems with the 2004 Ford Freestar: Black smoke and loss of power
Black smoke from exhaust on acceleration
Stalling while idling
Check engine light on
Whistling noise
Loud hissing on acceleration
Jerking on acceleration
Unsteady engine
Loss of engine power
Shaking while idling
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4 comment(s)
Hey, thanks for your quick reply. Well, my Ford already has 134530 km on the clock, but so far it has run quite reliably. Maybe the old man is coming to the end of his life after all. As far as I know, the last service was not too long ago, but maybe something was overlooked there? No idea, I'm not a professional. But your information is very helpful, maybe it really is the turbocharger. I guess I really should go to the garage and have it checked. Thanks again and let's stay in touch. Ciao!
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Don't worry, kilometers are not always an indicator that a car has reached the end of its life! A well-maintained car can still be reliable even with many kilometers on the clock. However, your description sounds very much like a problem with the turbocharger. It would really be advisable to visit the garage as soon as possible, because if it is the turbocharger, further damage could occur if you continue to drive it. I'm not a mechanic, and these are just my layman's opinions, but it seems very likely. And don't worry, even if it is the turbocharger - it's a costly repair, but after that your car should run smoothly again. Keep us posted on what the garage says. I'd be interested to know if my guess is correct! Take care & have a safe journey!
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Hello, those are really encouraging words, thank you! Maybe my old Ford really does still have some life left in it. I'll take it to the garage tomorrow and have the turbocharger checked. In any case, your assumptions sound very plausible. I will of course keep you informed and let you know as soon as I know more. Thanks again for your help and take good care of yourself. See you then!
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Hi, I had a similar problem with my 2015 Ford Galaxy. I'm not a car specialist, but I do have a bit of experience with cars and repairs. At first I thought the problem could be the spark plug, as it also jerked when accelerating, like yours. But after the inspection at my garage, it turned out that the problem was the turbocharger. It was mechanical damage to the turbocharger, which was ruined. The repair cost a total of 1070 euros. Maybe that will help you? But I would be interested to know what the condition of the other vehicle components is? Especially the boost pressure system and the engine. How many kilometers does the vehicle have on the odometer? What was the car's history? I would be happy to help you!
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