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Freestar exhaust leak

Check engine light on my 2004 Ford Freestar with a gasoline engine. Power is down and fuel consumption is up. I suspect a faulty exhaust temperature sensor. Anyone seen this?

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The 2004 Ford Freestar experienced a check engine light, reduced power, and increased fuel consumption, suspected to be due to a faulty exhaust temperature sensor. A suggestion was made to consider an exhaust leak as the potential cause, rather than the sensor itself. Upon inspection at a workshop, a small leak in the exhaust system was found, which was affecting the sensor's readings. The issue was resolved by repairing the leak and replacing the sensor.

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emilia_sturm36

Sounds familiar. I had a similar issue with my old Opel Astra. Check engine light, sluggish performance. Turned out to be a tiny crack in the exhaust manifold, throwing off the sensor readings. Any chance you've got an exhaust leak somewhere? That could be the culprit, not necessarily the sensor itself.

anna_fuchs8 (community.author)

Thanks. An exhaust leak is interesting. Where on your Opel Astra was the leak located? This might help me find it.

emilia_sturm36

On my Astra, the crack was on the exhaust manifold, near where it connects to the engine block. It was hard to spot at first. It might be worth getting a professional to take a look, especially if you're not comfortable working on the exhaust system. It really does sound like a leak is messing with the temperature sensor and causing all the problems. It's difficult to diagnose without raising the car.

anna_fuchs8 (community.author)

Based on the advice, I took the Freestar to my local workshop. There was a small but significant leak in the exhaust system, which caused the exhaust temperature sensor to give an incorrect reading. The sensor was replaced and the leak was repaired for 265€. Thanks for the help!

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