2005 Ford Freestyle steering problems
21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2005 Ford Freestyle — 1% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I was sold a vehicle without being told that there was a recall. Instead he told me it was just some rattling that was coming from something loose and not important. Its rattling like crazy under my car. I looked up recalls for it and there is an important recall that needs to be fixed on it…”
filed Mar 12, 2021
“Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. The contact stated that the driver side door failed to remain open while the contact entered the vehicle. The door struck the contact in the head. In addition, the power steering became difficult to maneuver. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The…”
filed Mar 31, 2017
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other Freestyle years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 Freestyle | 9 | 1% |
| 2006 Freestyle | 9 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2005 Ford Freestyle
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.