2005 FORD FREESTAR Suspension Problems
5 NHTSA complaints on file
Suspension Issues in the 2005 FORD FREESTAR
5 suspension complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 FORD FREESTAR. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
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Deaths
All Suspension Complaints
HEADLIGHT LENSES HAVE FADED REAL BAD, MAKING IT UNSAFE TO DRIVE AT NIGHT
I HAVE A 2005 FREESTAR SPORT VAN. WHEN IT IS RELATIVELY HOT OUTSIDE AND I'VE DRIVEN FOR ABOUT AN HOUR OR SO, THERE IS THIS LOUD SQUEALING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF MY VAN. IT IS VERY ANNOYING AND GETS LOUDER WITH TIME TRAVELED. I'VE TAKEN THIS VAN BACK TO THE DEALER FROM WHERE IT WAS PURCHASED. THEY'VE REPLACED THE BRAKE PADS SAYING THAT THIS COULD BE THE PROBLEM. IT DIDN'T CHANGE, THE SQUEALING KEPT COMING. THE MECHANIC SAID THAT HE HAD DONE SOME FORM OF RESEARCH THROUGH THE INTERNET AND THINKS IT COULD BE THE WHEEL BEARING. WHAT A SCARE THIS IS!!!!! HAS ANYONE HAD THIS SAME PROBLEM?? THE GARAGE WILL NOT DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT UNTIL I CAN BRING IT IN WHILE IT IS STILL SQUEALING SO THEY CAN TAKE IT FOR A ROADTEST. IT'S BEEN A YEAR SINCE I'VE BOUGHT THIS VAN FROM A REPUTABLE GARAGE...
FRONT HUB WHINING ON MY 2005 FORD FREESTAR. *TR
DT: CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT VIBRATION PROBLEMS. THE STEERING WHEEL VIBRATED AND VEHICLE SHUTTERED. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP THREE DAYS AFTER PURCHASING IT. THE DEALERSHIP KEPT THE CAR FOR 5 DAYS AND COULD NOT FIGURE OUT WHAT THE PROBLEM WAS. THE DEALER CHANGED THE ROTORS TWICE AND CHANGED THE TIRES. CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER, AND THE DEALERSHIP HAD THE CAR FOR 17 DAYS. THE FORD REPRESENTATIVE CAME TO THE DEALERSHIP AND PUT THE VEHICLE ON THE DIAGNOSTIC MACHINE AND THE FORD REPRESENTATIVE SEEMED TO THINK THAT WAS THE TIRES. CONSUMER WAS SUPPOSE TO PICK UP THE CAR BUT WAS HESITANT BECAUSE OF THE TIRE PROBLEM. CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THERE WERE OTHER COMPLAINTS ON THIS SAME PROBLEM. *AK
SUSPENSION SHOOK AT 60 MPH, MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED BY OWNER.*AK THE VEHICLE VIBRATES AND SHAKES AFTER HITTING BUMPS. VIBRATION CAUSES HEAD RESTS TO EXTEND AT TIMES. *TC
Other 2005 FORD FREESTAR Problem Areas
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
376 complaints
Power Train
264 complaints
Electrical System
84 complaints
Engine
53 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
38 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter
36 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
28 complaints
Seats
18 complaints
Steering
18 complaints
Structurebody
13 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
10 complaints
Unknown Or Other
10 complaints
Electronic Stability Control Esc
9 complaints
Air Bags
8 complaints
Structure
8 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
7 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
6 complaints
Service Brakes
6 complaints
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgate
6 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
5 complaints
Structurebodydoor
5 complaints
Tires
5 complaints
Latcheslockslinkages
4 complaints
Power Traindriveline
4 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
3 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
3 complaints
Equipment
2 complaints
Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift
2 complaints
Exterior Lighting
2 complaints
Power Trainmanual Transmission
2 complaints
Seatsmidrear Assembly
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
2 complaints
Suspensionfront
2 complaints
Traction Control System
2 complaints
Visibility
2 complaints
Visibilitywiper
2 complaints
Wheels
2 complaints
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlights
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherdeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Interior Lighting
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagestrunk Lidlock
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfront
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airdiscrotor
1 complaint
Service Brakes Electric
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assisthydraulic
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
1 complaint
Steeringrack And Pinion
1 complaint
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatehinge And Attachments
1 complaint
Structureframe And Members
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
1 complaint
Suspensionmultiple Axletorque Arm
1 complaint
Suspensionrear
1 complaint
Tirestemporaryemergency Spare Tire
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor
1 complaint
Wheelshub
1 complaint
Wheelsrim
1 complaint