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    Rear window weather seal

    Hey folks, Anyone know if you can still get the weather stripping for the bottom of the back power window? Thanks in advance
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    Sunroof - will not fully close

    Hello all, Sunroof closes up to about the last 1/2 inch. The deflector may be part to blame. It is attached by two clips I guess you could call them, one on each side. The right side clip appears to be broken since I can lift the defector up and away. I would appreciate any guidance or...
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    Steering wheel cover

    Hey folks, Cover has finally worn out and has sticky stuff coming out etc. First question. Anyone remove the cover and leave it off? Second question. Assuming I want to put another cover, should I remove this old one first? Thanks
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    Going up mountain and transmission problems?

    Hello all, Going up a mountain today and the truck was not shifting into a lower gear. At times a whole high pitch whine. Suddenly a big jolt. Was this transmission slip? I've never experienced this before. Although, I have noticed the high pitch whine before when going up the...
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    Light ID

    Hello all, Can't find my manual so I need advice. The "fog" lights on my truck, are they called fog lights or running lights? Also, when replacing, do you replace the bulb or the entire housing? Reason asking is because I cannot seem to get the bulb out. Second - the housing (lens...
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    Tensioners (rear timing chain) need replacing

    Hello all, Dealer has my truck and tells me that the tensioners for the rear timing chain need replacing. Options given - replace tensioners - $2800. Put in new rebuilt engine around $5200. Advice? thanks Benny
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    Ceiling upholstery

    Hey folks, Anyone ever replaced the ceiling uphostery in their ST? I've a 2003 and am wondering about the effort. Would like to replace mostly due to water stains from roof fack, third light and sunroof leakage but also not have a small hole. I would like to find out if this could be...
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    BCM on Freestar

    Hey guys, I am about to dump this hunk of metal at the scrap yard.... First A/C Then PCM Then Fuse box Now - suspicious activities that could be caused by faulty BCM. Headlamps will not go off. Power locks will lock then driver side will unlock on it's own (all others remain...
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    Help me understand this sequence of events....

    Hey guys, Not ST related but our Freestar so apologies in advance but I was not sure where else to go :cry: It all started one day when wife complained A/C was not cooling well. In addition, the check engine light came on. Took it to Advance Auto to check the code and came back with...
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    Not sure...

    Hello All, I don't even know exactly what this part is (never had experience with transmission). Can someone help me by identifying and telling me what this fluid is? It doesn't leak enough to drip on driveway. thanks
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    Brake shoe/pad thickness

    Hello all, Anyone know how thick new rear brake pads and parking brake shoes are and how thick each would be when it is time for me to replace? thanks
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    Different things....

    Hello all, Well, need help with a couple of noises. I hear a high pitch "squeal" I guess you could call it, when I am applying light pressure to brake pedal (like stop/go traffic kind of speed). This has been happening for some time. I've checked the rotors for any sign of abnormal wear...
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    P0301 on Freestar

    Hello all, Got a bit of a problem. On short vacation and the van started running rough accompanied by the flashing check engine (with occasional solid) light. Went to Advance Auto and the diagnostic came back as P0301 and showed misfire on #6. Now we just had new plugs and wires...
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    Scratches on back windo

    Hello all, Heard a nasty "scraping" putting the window/down up yesterday. Now I've scratches..... Any ideas how to remove? Not too deep (I can barely feel when pulling fingernail across). thanks! Benny
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    The fun never ends.....

    After replacing thermostat housing (upper and lower), thermostat, both sensors, upper and lower radiator hoses and coolant, I find the check engine light on. I will be taking to Autozone later to get code. In the meantime, any idea on what I may have neglected? I also had the battery...
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    Funny the things you find.....

    Just finished putting on the new thermostat housing, filled up with coolant and started up to test for leaks. Well no leaks so far....But I did notice something I had never before. I heard a clicking about every 5 seconds or so. Checking it out I find it was coming from the alternator. I...
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    Speed Contol Cable

    Hello all, Just trying to replace the thermostat housing (another thread I posted) and in moving the throttle body I cracked the plastic coating around one of the cables (I think it is the speed control cable). Is this an issue where I should replace that cable? thanks!
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    Help ID a part

    Hey folks, I just noticed a small "wet" spot in the driveway. Further inspection leads up to the area where the uppoer radiator hose connects to the engine. What is that part called that is connects to and could it be that the leak is somehow related to this part having issues? I did...
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    Water Stains in roof fabric

    Hello all, Now that I've resealed the brake light and all roof rack braces, any ideas on removing the water stains left in the ceiling material? thanks Benny
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    Factory rims

    Hi all, How does one go about matching the color for the rims that came with my 2003 ST? regards, Benny
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