One problem related to engine clicking and tapping noises has been reported for the 2004 Ford Freestar. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2004 Ford Freestar based on all problems reported for the 2004 Freestar.
Mrs. Attee was starting our Ford Freestar, when she heard a clicking noise and noticed what she thought was smoke coming from the hood. She(mrs. Attee) then opened the hood to find a small flame coming from the engine, she proceed to call the fire department. Within 5 minutes the van 's engine was engulfed in flames. When the fire department arrived it was to late, the fire had already done its damage(totaled).