2005 Ford Freestar steering problems
19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2005 Ford Freestar — 2% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestar. While driving approximately 10 mph, the steering wheel shook violently without warning. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic to determine the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure…”
filed Feb 27, 2018
“Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestar. While driving 35 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The contact had to apply force to the steering wheel in order to steer the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified…”
filed Oct 12, 2016
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, 2007Advanced traction control system - duration activation. *kb
06218 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 28, 2006
Steering problems in other Freestar years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 Freestar | 1 | 2% |
| 2006 Freestar | 5 | 1% |
| 2004 Freestar | 27 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2005 Ford Freestar
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.