Model year record

2006 Ford Freestyle

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 1,876 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.

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	601	75,000 mi
Power train	351	84,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission	127	65,000 mi
Engine	114	98,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling	90	70,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline	83	72,000 mi
Electrical system	78	103,000 mi
Unknown or other	76	75,463 mi
Fuel/propulsion system	53	85,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine	44	66,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic	36	39,000 mi
Structure: body	19	94,000 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)	18	90,000 mi
Service brakes	16	106,000 mi
Fuel system, other	12	72,000 mi
Equipment	10	64,000 mi
Suspension	10	38,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads	9	21,800 mi
Tires	9	18,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system	8	50,000 mi
Exterior lighting	7	104,000 mi
Steering	7	108,000 mi
Structure	7	60,000 mi
Seat belts	6	50,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor	6	11,391 mi
Air bags	5	50,000 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner	4	24,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages	4	62,000 mi
Power train: driveline	4	62,000 mi
Air bags: frontal	3	6,700 mi
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel	3	66,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch	3	1,000 mi
Power train: manual transmission	3	63,683 mi
Suspension: front	3	36,935 mi
Visibility	3	56,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system	2	58,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)	2	52,000 mi
Seats	2	60,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip	2	11,391 mi
Traction control system	2	112,000 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls	2	1,940 mi
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly	2	3,500 mi
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module	1	95 mi
Air bags: side/window	1	—
Child seat: base	1	—
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery	1	99,000 mi
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator	1	55,000 mi
Electrical system: starter assembly	1	22,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring	1	1,940 mi
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers	1	128,900 mi
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.	1	30,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system	1	—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage	1	15,000 mi
Fuel system, other: storage: fuel gauge system	1	320 mi
Interior lighting	1	—
Parking brake	1	—
Seats: front assembly: head restraint	1	3,000 mi
Service brakes, electric	1	20,123 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module	1	40,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper	1	44,142 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump	1	52,000 mi
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly	1	120,000 mi
Structure: body: door	1	86,000 mi
Structure: frame and members	1	140,000 mi
Suspension: rear	1	19,461 mi
Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire	1	70,000 mi
Tires: tread/belt	1	22,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal	1	63,000 mi
Visibility/wiper	1	134,000 mi
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices	1	85,000 mi
Visibility: windshield	1	100 mi
Wheels	1	—

The 2005 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 2007 model has about 1.5 times as many 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.