MYRModel Year Report

2006 Ford Freestyle

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2006 Ford Freestyle
BUILT 2026-09-02

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Ford Freestyle Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2006 highlighted. 2002: 1 complaints 2002 2004: 12 complaints 2004 2005: 1459 complaints 2005 2006: 1300 complaints 2006 2007: 893 complaints 2007
2006: 1300 complaints
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YearComplaints
20021
200412
20051459
20061300
2007893

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

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

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 46%

46% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 602 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing accelerator pedal.

CRASH INJURY
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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, 20120407

Also filed under POWER TRAIN

POWER TRAIN 37%

37% of complaints: power train — 484 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and driveline.

CRASH INJURY
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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, 20120318

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 closing

NHTSA ODI report, 20250111

Also filed under UNKNOWN OR OTHER

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 11%

11% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 146 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing engine and cooling system.

CRASH FIRE
ENGINE 9%

9% of complaints: engine — 114 distinct reports on file.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 7%

7% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 85 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing storage and fuel injection system.

CRASH

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20061108 — latches/locks/linkages

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE FOLLOWING STATES: ALASKA, COLORADO, CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, IDAHO, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, KANSAS, KENTUCKY, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS,

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 MECHANI

Campaign 06V383000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20110511 — PE (closed 20130207)

Idle instability

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2006 Ford Freestyle — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (602 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (484 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (146 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 06V383000 (latches/locks/linkages) has been completed.
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 2026-09-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.