Does the 2005 Ford Freestyle have steering problems?

NHTSA has 21 owner complaints about the steering in the 2005 Ford Freestyle, 1% of all complaints for this model year, including 2 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 120,633 miles.

Which Ford Freestyle year has the most steering complaints?

The 2005 Ford Freestyle has the most steering complaints (21), compared with 21 for the 2005.

Is there a steering recall for the 2005 Ford Freestyle?

No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Ford Freestyle is classified under steering. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

2005 Ford Freestyle Steering Problems

NHTSA has 21 owner complaints about steering problems in the 2005 Ford Freestyle, 1% of all 1,459 complaints for this model year. That is the highest steering complaint count among 3 Freestyle model years. These complaints report 2 crashes, 1 fire, and 1 injury. Median mileage at failure: 120,633 miles.

Steering complaints: 21; 1% of 1,459 complaints
All complaints this year: 1,459
Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 120,633 mi
Related recalls: 0

When 2005 Ford Freestyle steering complaints were filed

First complaint Oct 30, 2011, latest Mar 12, 2021.

21 complaints filed with NHTSA from Oct 2011 to Mar 2021; peak Jul 2012 (2).

Steering recalls for the 2005 Ford Freestyle

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Steering complaints by Freestyle model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

200521 (1%)
20069 (1%)
20079 (1%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Ford Freestyle have steering problems?: NHTSA has 21 owner complaints about the steering in the 2005 Ford Freestyle, 1% of all complaints for this model year, including 2 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 120,633 miles.
Which Ford Freestyle year has the most steering complaints?: The 2005 Ford Freestyle has the most steering complaints (21), compared with 21 for the 2005.
Is there a steering recall for the 2005 Ford Freestyle?: No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Ford Freestyle is classified under steering. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.