MYRModel Year Report

2006 Ford Freestyle

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2006 Ford Freestyle
BUILT 2026-10-10

Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
1,300
Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 2006

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Vehicle speed control

46% of complaints

Complaints per year

2002: 1 complaint 2002 2004: 12 complaints 2004 2005: 1,459 complaints 2005 2006: 1,300 complaints 2006 1,300 2007: 893 complaints 2007
2002: 1 complaint 2002 2004: 12 complaints 2004 2005: 1,459 complaints 2005 2006: 1,300 complaints 2006 1,300 2007: 893 complaints 2007
2002: 1 complaint 2002 2004: 12 complaints 2004 2005: 1,459 complaints 2005 2006: 1,300 complaints 2006 1,300 2007: 893 complaints 2007

2006: 1,300 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
20021
200412
20051,459
20061,300
2007893

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Vehicle speed control

46% · 602 reports

Most commonly citing accelerator pedal.

CRASHINJURY
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My wife was coming home from work, she went to park the car outside in front of our porch where she normally parks at.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-04-07

Also filed under Power train

Power train

37% · 484 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and driveline.

CRASHINJURY
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I was backing up and my car unexpectedly surged into a utility pole. Thankfully nobody was behind me, just the pole. My bumper has a gouge in it. This is not the first time my Freestyle surged.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-03-18

Transmission is slipping not getting power when gas is pressed down Rpms are jumping not going into gear. Making a terrible sound in park. Passenger door not…

NHTSA ODI report, 2025-01-11

Engine and engine cooling

11% · 146 reports

Most commonly citing engine and cooling system.

CRASHFIRE

Engine

9% · 114 reports

Fuel system, gasoline

7% · 85 reports

Most commonly citing storage and fuel injection system.

CRASH

Safety timeline

1 recall · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. R
    2006-11-08Latches/locks/linkages06V383000 On certain passenger vehicles currently registered in the following states: Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland…

    Remedy: Dealers will install a shield over the front latches; seal a drain hole in the rear window trim molding on the Freestyle rear side doors; and apply grease to all front and rear side-door latch…

    Check if this car was fixed →

  2. I
    2011-05-11Preliminary evaluationClosed 2013-02-07 Idle instability

Buy-smart checklist

2006 Ford Freestyle — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Vehicle speed control: 602 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 484 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 146 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 06V383000 · Latches/locks/linkages
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2006 Ford Freestyle reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Ford Freestyle?
The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 46% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2006 Ford Freestyle have?
1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.