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2004 Ford Freestar steering problems

27 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2004 Ford Freestar2% of all complaints for this model year.

27
Steering complaints
2%
share of all complaints
85,000 mi
median reported mileage
2 / 0
crash / fire reports

What owners report

  • Pcm has issues do to moisture which affects electrical slipping gears abs sensor problem power steering issues and tcm and this vehicle has all safety problems according to recalls none of it was fixed because ford says your vin number is not on list.

    filed Feb 18, 2021

  • Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford freestar. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel vibrated and started pulling to the right. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed the subframe of the…

    filed Mar 4, 2020

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

Related service bulletins

  • Power steering hose leak near cooler extreme cold climate areas only -4 degrees and cooler. *kb

    0712 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 23, 2007
  • Advanced traction control system - duration activation. *kb

    06218 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 28, 2006
All 2004 Ford Freestar TSBs →

Steering problems in other Freestar years

YearReportsShare
2007 Freestar12%
2006 Freestar51%
2005 Freestar192%
Freestar steering problems by year →

Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.