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2004 Ford Freestar steering problems

The 2004 Ford Freestar has 27 steering complaints filed with NHTSA — 2% of the year's total, and the first year with meaningful reports in this category.

27

Steering complaints

2%

Share of year

2

Crash-involved

1

Related recalls

Steering complaints by year

Freestar steering complaints by model year27 complaints2004: 27 complaints2005: 20 complaints2006: 5 complaints2007: 1 complaints
Freestar steering complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Related recalls

03V457000SteeringNovember 6, 2003 · 23,996 units

Defect

ON CERTAIN MINIVANS, THE POWER STEERING LOW-PRESSURE LINE MAY NOT BE FULLY SEATED AT THE RACK AND PINION STEERING GEAR.

Consequence

IF THIS LINE BECOMES DISCONNECTED, IT MAY CREATE THE POTENTIAL FOR FLUID TO COME INTO CONTACT WITH THE EXHAUST SYSTEM, WHICH COULD RESULT IN SMOKE OR FIRE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE POWER STEERING LOW-PRESSURE LINE TO ENSURE THAT IT IS SEATED PROPERLY AT THE RACK AND PINION STEERING GEAR. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 10, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.

Common questions

How many steering complaints does the 2004 Ford Freestar have?

NHTSA has 27 complaints about the 2004 Ford Freestar steering — 2% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2004 Ford Freestar steering?

Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the steering: 03V457000.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.