Ford Freestyle owners have reported 35 steering related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 4 most common steering problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's steering (32 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's steering is tight (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Steering problems | |
| Steering Is Tight problems | |
| Steering Noise problems | |
| Lose Power Steering problems |
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. Read details...
2006 Ford Freestyle power steering is tight . Had it check out and found out it has a frozen u joints on steering shaft and was told that it is on national back order . Will not be able to use vehicle till part is available . Read details...
The car lunges forward when at a complete stop; nearly causing accidents (I would rear end someone if I didn't allow more space between the other vehicle and mine than legally allowed. ). When you try to run the air conditioning the car shuts off immediately, no matter what speed you are driving at. Read details...
Car was parked for about 10 minutes after running without issue for 20 minutes. When starting again from the parked position, car lost all power steering. Within the 2. 1 mile/6 minute ride that followed, the power steering never returned. Read details...