2004 Ford Freestar steering problems

Filed Feb 18, 2021 · Electrical, Steering · PA

Pcm has issues do to moisture which affects electrical slipping gears ABS sensor problem power steering issues and TCM and this vehicle has all safety problems according to recalls none of it was fixed because ford says your VIN number is not on list.

Filed Mar 4, 2020 · Steering · 127,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford freestar. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel vibrated and started pulling to the right. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed the subframe of the front end was fractured and that an alignment could not be performed. Ray price mt. Pocono ford located at (2971 pa-940, mt pocono, pa 18344), were made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was informed of failure. The failure mileage was 127,000.

Filed Jan 26, 2015 · Engine, Steering · 180,000 miles · VA

Turns out there was a recall on the 2004 ford freestar in 2012 regarding the torque converter. Here it is two years later and it goes out again. This should not happen. There needs to be another recall on the torque converter and it needs to be fixed properly this time before there is a death from the incident. I had two kids under the age of 3 with me at the time and sitting in the pouring rain, in chilly weather, waiting for a ride home was not fun. Fix it ford!!!

Filed Jan 15, 2015 · Steering · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford freestar. While driving at various speeds, the steering wheel would momentarily become very difficult to turn. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was unavailable.

Filed Aug 28, 2014 · Steering · 92,238 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford freestar. While driving various speeds and attempting to make a turn, the vehicle independently veered in the opposite direction. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician stated that the lower steering shaft needed to be repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 92,238.

Filed May 28, 2014 · Engine, Steering · NJ

First time;while driving around a curve going approximately 40 miles per hour, the engine shut off, and lost power, and steering. Engine light came on 2nd time; engine bucked at about 40 miles to 50 miles per hour, then the engine shut off, and lost power and steering. Engine light came on 3rd time; same as the second time, engine light came on. Went to a mechanic who stated that ran the engine on computer, and the code:po741 came up, tcc clutch performance. Was told to go to ford for this because of current recall. Went online to ford, and our VIN came up for torque converter replacement. Awaiting appointment on tuesday, june 3rd. At ford dealer.

Filed Jul 24, 2013 · Brakes, Engine · 125,600 miles · KY

Was driving about 35 miles and hour when I turned and went up a slight incline...engine sputtered a bit then I turned into parking lot, heard a loud noise like engine revving up and then it just died. Lost all control of vehicle and luckily coasted to a spot where no cars were. I let it sit for a moment, started back up and it was revving up again and RPM's were going up drastically. Tried to put in reverse and it would not go, shifted to park again and it revved back up. Turned off let sit again...then started, was able to reverse but with loud noise and revving of RPM's. Drive a small amount and it died again and would not start back. Had PCM replaced about one year ago. Not sure of problem. Still waiting to get it towed.

Filed Jun 16, 2013 · Steering, Suspension · 68,000 miles · MA

Bought this van at 37106 miles. Van serviced for steering rack, struts, swaybar links and springs at approx 68000 miles. The steering rack needed to be replaced twice. Spent over $2000. Miles now are 70015 and steering problems have resurfaced. I had a dodge caravan that gave me over 86000 miles with minimal repairs. I will never purchase a ford product again.

Filed Jun 6, 2013 · Steering · 174,000 miles · WI

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford freestar. The contact stated that the steering wheel became increasingly difficult as the vehicle abnormally pulled to the right. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis and the contact was informed that there was probably something wrong with the front end suspension. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 174,000.

Filed May 29, 2013 · Electrical, Engine · 98,000 miles · IL

While driving my son to school, vehicle stalled at 45 MPH and engine died. Got vehicle started again, died again, managed to get vehicle back home. This issue has been happening intermittently ever since with no warning engine will die while driving vehicle. I have been advised by a mechanic that this is due to the PCM getting wet repeatedly. After researching issue on-line, this appears to be a design issue that ford should address immediately before it results in a fatality.