Model year record

2005 Ford Freestyle

2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 2,023 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 06V383000

Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch

Component: Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected: 139,537
Reported to NHTSA: 2006-10-05
Owners notified: 2006-11-08

Defect description

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE FOLLOWING STATES: ALASKA, COLORADO, CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, IDAHO, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, KANSAS, KENTUCKY, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, MONTANA, NEBRASKA, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, NORTH DAKOTA, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, SOUTH DAKOTA, UTAH, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, AND WYOMING. THE SIDE DOOR LATCH MECHANISMS MAY EXPERIENCE WATER INTRUSION ALLOWING THE LATCH MECHANISM TO FREEZE IN COLD WEATHER.

Safety risk

AS A RESULT, THE DOOR LATCH PAWL MAY NOT RETURN TO THE LATCH POSITION WHEN THE DOOR IS CLOSED, AND THE DOOR COULD OPEN WHILE THE VEHICLE IS MOVING.

Manufacturer 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 MECHANISMS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 8, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.

Recall campaignNHTSA 05V515000

Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting

Component: Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected: 123,206
Reported to NHTSA: 2005-11-09
Owners notified: 2005-12-01

Defect description

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE STRAPS THAT SECURE THE FUEL TANK TO THE VEHICLE BODY MAY BREAK, CAUSING THE FUEL TANK AND FUEL TANK HEAT SHIELD TO DROP ON THE DRIVESHAFT (ALL WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLES) OR EXHAUST SYSTEM (FRONT WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLES).

Safety risk

IF THIS HAPPENS, DRIVERS MAY NOTICE A NOISE OR A FUEL LEAK. A FUEL LEAK IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE BOTH FUEL TANK STRAPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 1, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

Component	Complaints	Median mileage
Vehicle speed control	587	79,100 mi
Power train	323	94,000 mi
Electrical system	124	88,000 mi
Engine	120	110,600 mi
Power train: automatic transmission	119	71,160 mi
Fuel system, gasoline	91	72,120 mi
Engine and engine cooling	82	62,721 mi
Unknown or other	72	89,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine	44	72,034 mi
Fuel/propulsion system	42	105,857 mi
Structure: body	39	78,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic	37	31,515 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads	25	21,200 mi
Latches/locks/linkages	24	80,000 mi
Steering	21	116,265 mi
Service brakes	17	88,000 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)	16	117,000 mi
Fuel system, other	16	75,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch	16	85,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor	16	19,000 mi
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel	15	40,000 mi
Structure	15	38,000 mi
Exterior lighting	13	113,000 mi
Tires	11	18,000 mi
Seats	8	61,540 mi
Suspension	8	112,000 mi
Traction control system	8	111,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip	7	16,000 mi
Equipment	6	73,000 mi
Seat belts	6	95,149 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner	5	72,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc	5	19,892 mi
Visibility: windshield	5	15 mi
Air bags	4	65,000 mi
Power train: manual transmission	4	58,000 mi
Structure: body: door	4	90,000 mi
Suspension: rear	4	15,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system	3	94,000 mi
Service brakes, electric	3	79,000 mi
Structure: frame and members	3	51,000 mi
Wheels	3	161,000 mi
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module	2	6,500 mi
Back over prevention: warnings: external/pedestrian alert	2	4,000 mi
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator	2	5,000 mi
Fuel system, other: storage: fuel gauge system	2	3,200 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: torque converter	2	40,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components	2	21,400 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper	2	29,797 mi
Tires: tread/belt	2	19,300 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls	2	3,400 mi
Air bags: frontal	1	1,700 mi
Back over prevention: warnings	1	257,000 mi
Electrical system: horn	1	2,850 mi
Electrical system: starter assembly	1	42,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: rear compartment/trunk	1	—
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood	1	—
Equipment adaptive/mobility	1	150 mi
Exterior lighting: back up lights	1	15,000 mi
Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control	1	159,229 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump	1	3,200 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system	1	90,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly	1	33,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting	1	8,000 mi
Interior lighting	1	52,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)	1	100 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)	1	—
Power train: driveline	1	—
Seats: mid/rear assembly	1	53,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: wheel speed sensor/tone ring	1	224,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum	1	37,434 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: shoes/linings	1	22,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages	1	—
Structure: body: bumpers	1	11,600 mi
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate	1	25,000 mi
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: support device/strut	1	110,000 mi
Suspension: front: macpherson strut	1	27,655 mi
Suspension: front: springs: coil springs	1	99,456 mi
Suspension: front: stabilizer bar	1	45,000 mi
Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire	1	—
Visibility	1	—
Visibility/wiper	1	150,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system	1	80,000 mi
Visibility: glass, side/rear	1	26,000 mi
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly	1	—

The 2004 model has 145 times as many complaints as this one. The 2006 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.