Structure Related Problems of the 2005 Ford Freestar

Table 1 shows five common structure related problems of the 2005 Ford Freestar. The number one most common problem is related to the body (14 problems). The second most common problem is related to the hatchback/liftgate (five problems).

Table 1. Structure related problems of Ford Freestar


Recently reported Structure problems of the 2005 Ford Freestar

The Body problem

The rear wheel well has rusted on both sides and completely rusted out a large hole (approx. 1 ft diameter area visibly effected) in the the body of the van. The rusted out section is where the back seat is anchored to the frame, so the rust has cause the seat to no longer be securely anchored to   Read details...

The Hatchback/liftgate problem

The contact owns a 2005 Ford Freestar. The contact stated that the rear lift gate would not open from the inside and the outside of the vehicle due to the outside handle coming off. The dealer was contacted and stated that they did not know how to open the lift gate and could not assist him with   Read details...

The Door problem

The contact owns a 2005 Ford Freestar. The contact stated that when stopped at a grocery store, the rear passenger side door was locked and failed to unlock both from the interior and from exterior. The failure occurred without warning.   Read details...


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