2005 Ford Freestar steering problems
Owners reported steering problems in 20 complaints for the 2005 Ford Freestar, 2% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 20 2% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 100,000 miles 19 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When steering problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 4 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 19 steering complaints that report mileage, the median is about 100,000 miles, and 32% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the steering complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
Power steering started making a loud noise. On inspection, power steering fluid container was bone dry. Filled it up. The next day, the same thing. Have been having to refill every 3 to 5 days. Pump is working. Cannot determine where leak is.
Purchased vehicle in used condition lic. Auto dealer 06/07. 10/07 vehicle began to "drink" power steering fluid; resevoir dry/ refill/ dry etc.., 12/07 vehicle began to make a loud pop during turning; moving in both forward & reverse directions and also similar noise when breaks were applied above 20 MPH. Trouble shooting and physical investigation of logical causes revealed probable crack in "rack" portion of rack and pinion steering system.
Other problems reported for the 2005 Ford Freestar
- Transmission 421 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 270 complaints
- Engine 87 complaints
- Electrical system 85 complaints
- Cruise control 39 complaints
- Body & structure 34 complaints
- Brakes 33 complaints
- Seats 20 complaints
Steering problems in other years
- 2007
- 2006
- 2005
- 2004