https://plaincars.com/make/ford-freestyle New NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for the Ford Freestyle. en-us Mon, 21 Sep 2026 04:51:05 GMT https://plaincars.com/make/ford-freestyle https://plaincars.com/make/ford-freestyle#complaint-2155853 Tue, 09 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT When temperature get below freezing car doors will not latch shut and come back open. Car doors work fine when temp are higher. There is a recall already for this NHTSA# 06v383000 Ford# 06545. I have a Ford Case# XXX My car was not included in recall and either should be or needs to be further investigated. I don't want my kids falling out while I go down the highway and I can't wait 45 min for th https://plaincars.com/make/ford-freestyle https://plaincars.com/make/ford-freestyle#complaint-2155854 Tue, 09 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT When temperature get below freezing car doors will not latch shut and come back open. Car doors work fine when temp are higher. There is a recall already for this NHTSA# 06v383000 Ford# 06545. I have a Ford Case# XXX My car was not included in recall and either should be or needs to be further investigated. I don't want my kids falling out while I go down the highway and I can't wait 45 min for th https://plaincars.com/make/ford-freestyle https://plaincars.com/make/ford-freestyle#complaint-2144727 Fri, 31 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2005 Ford Freestyle. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 06V383000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the front driver's side door independently unlatched and opened. The local dealer was contacted and informed the contact that the parts for th https://plaincars.com/make/ford-freestyle https://plaincars.com/make/ford-freestyle#complaint-2057974 Tue, 21 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT PASSANGER DOOR LATCH- DOOR OPENED WHILE DRIVING, WILL NOT STAY CLOSED CHECKED SAID RECALL WAS REPAIRED IN 2006, LATCH IN NOT CLOSING https://plaincars.com/make/ford-freestyle https://plaincars.com/make/ford-freestyle#complaint-2055699 Tue, 14 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2007 Ford Freestyle. The contact stated while driving approximately 10 MPH in a parking lot, the contact depressed the brake pedal and the vehicle jolted forward. The contact stated that the vehicle was also hesitating before moving forward when the gear shifter was shifted into drive. The contact stated that the failure was a recurring failure and there was an abnormal sound co https://plaincars.com/make/ford-freestyle https://plaincars.com/make/ford-freestyle#complaint-2055074 Sat, 11 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT 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 https://plaincars.com/make/ford-freestyle https://plaincars.com/make/ford-freestyle#complaint-2055075 Sat, 11 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT 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 https://plaincars.com/make/ford-freestyle https://plaincars.com/make/ford-freestyle#complaint-2045914 Fri, 06 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2005 Ford Freestyle. The contact stated that all four door latches failed to latch while attempting to close the doors. The contact had to make several attempts to close and lock the doors before the doors latch and remained closed. The failure had reoccurred intermittently. The contact learned of NHTSA Campaign Number: 06V383000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages) but was unsure if the VI https://plaincars.com/make/ford-freestyle https://plaincars.com/make/ford-freestyle#complaint-2018884 Fri, 23 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2005 Ford Freestyle. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for routine maintenance however, the contact was informed that the motor mount torque strap needed to be replaced. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the motor mounts had been replaced four times. The vehicle was https://plaincars.com/make/ford-freestyle https://plaincars.com/make/ford-freestyle#complaint-1963781 Fri, 02 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2005 Ford Freestyle. The contact stated that while at a stop, the vehicle lunged forward. While starting the vehicle, the vehicle revved high. While driving at high speeds, the vehicle decelerated. The contact stated that several times, the vehicle failed to accelerate as needed. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, wh https://plaincars.com/make/ford-freestyle https://plaincars.com/make/ford-freestyle#complaint-1963782 Fri, 02 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2005 Ford Freestyle. The contact stated that while at a stop, the vehicle lunged forward. While starting the vehicle, the vehicle revved high. While driving at high speeds, the vehicle decelerated. The contact stated that several times, the vehicle failed to accelerate as needed. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, wh https://plaincars.com/make/ford-freestyle https://plaincars.com/make/ford-freestyle#complaint-1952112 Thu, 21 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT Under carriage is completely rotten floor boards ,shock mounts, rear frame. Garage on lunenburg st.in Fitchburg,MA said that it was so rotten that he couldn't find a safe spot to put the car on the lift to do exhaust work. Put in a complaint in Sept 2023 with NHTSA ID number 11544728. I explained to them that I had contacted Ford Motor Co. and Ford didn't want to hear it. This car is problematic https://plaincars.com/make/ford-freestyle https://plaincars.com/make/ford-freestyle#complaint-1952113 Thu, 21 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT Under carriage is completely rotten floor boards ,shock mounts, rear frame. Garage on lunenburg st.in Fitchburg,MA said that it was so rotten that he couldn't find a safe spot to put the car on the lift to do exhaust work. Put in a complaint in Sept 2023 with NHTSA ID number 11544728. I explained to them that I had contacted Ford Motor Co. and Ford didn't want to hear it. This car is problematic https://plaincars.com/make/ford-freestyle https://plaincars.com/make/ford-freestyle#complaint-1945961 Mon, 27 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT Doors will not close in cold weather. This is a safety issue that was not resolved with prior recall. https://plaincars.com/make/ford-freestyle https://plaincars.com/make/ford-freestyle#complaint-1928026 Fri, 15 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2007 Ford Freestyle. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the transmission failed to shift properly. The contact stated that the transmission warning light was illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that the floorboard, undercarriage, and shock mounts were rusted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and https://plaincars.com/make/ford-freestyle https://plaincars.com/make/ford-freestyle#complaint-1928027 Fri, 15 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2007 Ford Freestyle. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the transmission failed to shift properly. The contact stated that the transmission warning light was illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that the floorboard, undercarriage, and shock mounts were rusted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and https://plaincars.com/make/ford-freestyle https://plaincars.com/make/ford-freestyle#complaint-1890173 Mon, 24 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMT Driving my 2005 Ford Freestyle today when I suddenly heard a loud explosion or crash sound overhead. At first I thought something had fallen from the sky and crashed into the top of our vehicle. I immediately slowed down and pulled the car off the side of the road. My husband was a passenger in the vehicle. He carefully got out of the vehicle and looked on top of and around the vehicle. That is https://plaincars.com/make/ford-freestyle https://plaincars.com/make/ford-freestyle#complaint-1890174 Mon, 24 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMT Driving my 2005 Ford Freestyle today when I suddenly heard a loud explosion or crash sound overhead. At first I thought something had fallen from the sky and crashed into the top of our vehicle. I immediately slowed down and pulled the car off the side of the road. My husband was a passenger in the vehicle. He carefully got out of the vehicle and looked on top of and around the vehicle. That is https://plaincars.com/make/ford-freestyle https://plaincars.com/make/ford-freestyle#complaint-1870454 Thu, 02 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMT Car struggles to change gears. ABS, ENGINE, and THROTTLE warning lights on. Rough idle, car does not accelerate when shifted into drive. https://plaincars.com/make/ford-freestyle https://plaincars.com/make/ford-freestyle#complaint-1870455 Thu, 02 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMT Car struggles to change gears. ABS, ENGINE, and THROTTLE warning lights on. Rough idle, car does not accelerate when shifted into drive. https://plaincars.com/make/ford-freestyle https://plaincars.com/make/ford-freestyle#complaint-1870456 Thu, 02 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMT Car struggles to change gears. ABS, ENGINE, and THROTTLE warning lights on. Rough idle, car does not accelerate when shifted into drive. https://plaincars.com/make/ford-freestyle https://plaincars.com/make/ford-freestyle#complaint-1821951 Mon, 27 Jun 2022 00:00:00 GMT I had an oil change for vehicle. Service technician listed on report of vehicle that the subframe has several holes in it and a long crack along the seam . It was serviced by the facility that does my servicing so I believe that qualifies as a dealer. I transport four children back and forth to school and am very concerned about the vehicle “ falling apart!” I understand that the Taurus and the https://plaincars.com/make/ford-freestyle https://plaincars.com/make/ford-freestyle#complaint-1817898 Wed, 08 Jun 2022 00:00:00 GMT Says transmission data error check engine and trac control all display and only allow me to drive 20-35 MPH some time I can turn the car off and back on and the codes will shut off but they come back on in the middle of the highway what usually takes me 30 minutes takes me an hour and a half to get to some times 2 hours I can't run my AC cuz that over does my alternator and heats my car I've only https://plaincars.com/make/ford-freestyle https://plaincars.com/make/ford-freestyle#complaint-1817899 Wed, 08 Jun 2022 00:00:00 GMT Says transmission data error check engine and trac control all display and only allow me to drive 20-35 MPH some time I can turn the car off and back on and the codes will shut off but they come back on in the middle of the highway what usually takes me 30 minutes takes me an hour and a half to get to some times 2 hours I can't run my AC cuz that over does my alternator and heats my car I've only https://plaincars.com/make/ford-freestyle https://plaincars.com/make/ford-freestyle#complaint-1817900 Wed, 08 Jun 2022 00:00:00 GMT Says transmission data error check engine and trac control all display and only allow me to drive 20-35 MPH some time I can turn the car off and back on and the codes will shut off but they come back on in the middle of the highway what usually takes me 30 minutes takes me an hour and a half to get to some times 2 hours I can't run my AC cuz that over does my alternator and heats my car I've only https://plaincars.com/make/ford-freestyle https://plaincars.com/make/ford-freestyle#complaint-1815020 Fri, 27 May 2022 00:00:00 GMT Took the vehicle in to local Ford for 120000 mile service and was informed the subframe was rusted and starting to separate. The part is no longer available and maybe they could find a used one as they have had to do in other cases. Not sure why just the front subframe is bad and no other part of the frame structure also the car has had rustproofing done on it. Reading on the internet this seems https://plaincars.com/make/ford-freestyle https://plaincars.com/make/ford-freestyle#complaint-1804164 Sun, 27 Mar 2022 00:00:00 GMT I was driving down the road and my car just stopped like it went into Neutral but it was in drive the car starts up but when I’m Drive doesn’t go anywhere https://plaincars.com/make/ford-freestyle https://plaincars.com/make/ford-freestyle#complaint-1803542 Thu, 24 Mar 2022 00:00:00 GMT Front crossmember/subframe that supports the motor and transmission as well as connects controls arms for both front wheels rusted out almost causing an accident due to loss of vehicle control. https://plaincars.com/make/ford-freestyle https://plaincars.com/make/ford-freestyle#complaint-1792170 Thu, 03 Feb 2022 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2006 Ford Freestyle. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the rear driver’s and passenger’s side doors would not close securely. The vehicle was not taken to a local dealer to be inspected however, the local dealer was contacted by phone and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in a recall. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failu https://plaincars.com/make/ford-freestyle https://plaincars.com/make/ford-freestyle#complaint-1789511 Fri, 21 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2006 Ford Freestyle. The contact stated while driving approximately 25 MPH, the vehicle inadvertently stalled with the battery, oil pressure, and check engine warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer but was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was informed of the failure but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 210,000.