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Major Problems with Ford Freestyle - Statistics of Complaints

Below you may see what Ford Freestyle model years had the most number of complaints over time. Though it does not necessarily mean that 2005, for instance, is the worst year for the Freestyle. Older Freestyle vehicles tend to accumulate more problems over time, so you need to carefully explore the nature of the issues. Tap into specific years for more details.

Browse Ford Freestyle problems by years

Worst Ford Freestyle Problems

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2006 Ford Freestyle May 12, 2013 Victims: 6 Mileage: 128885 miles

We were at a stand still in traffic leading to the off ramp, a vehicle came speeding down the on ramp and by his own admission was not paying attention. he then rammed into the back of our vehicle and hit us so hard that it triggered a multi car crash, 6 vehicles in all. during repairs of the vehicle we were told that the engine was experiencing idle surge. it was also noted that this was not due to the vehicle accident. we paid out of pocket some 1,700.00 and we continue to have the same issues. the ford ...

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2005 Ford Freestyle August 14, 2007 Victims: 3 Mileage: 50000 miles

Crash @ approximately 45 miles per hour. t-boned a car that pulled in front of my car at a stop light. my car was totaled. my air bags did not go off. i feel that my injuries..of whiplash and another passengers would have been less or non existent if my air bags went off. is this new air bag requirements really helping? or is it just trying to save insurance companies from totaling cars that air bags deploy? car will be signed off by tomorrow and insurance company will own the car. does anyone care to ...

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2006 Ford Freestyle April 13, 2012 Victims: 2 Mileage: 104000 miles

My daughter had a wreck, she rear-ended a truck who ran into another vehicle. the airbag on my vehicle did not deploy although the seatbelt did lock up. there had been no warning light stating that there was anything wrong with the airbag. i have written to ford about this malfunction but they just say there is no recall on the airbags. i told them that unfortunately no one will know if there is a problem until they have an accident. i feel this is a very unsafe part and needs investigation. *tr

What is the most common problem with Ford Freestyle?

Overall the worst problem with Ford Freestyle relates to VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL problems. Browse the categories below to learn about the specific Freestyle years that are prone to issues with these components.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 1601 POWER TRAIN 919 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 335 ENGINE 315 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 233 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 217 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 216 UNKNOWN OR OTHER 173 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 124 ENGINE 114 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 89 BODY 57 SERVICE BRAKES 45 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER 43 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL 38 STEERING 36 PADS 34 SUSPENSION 26 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 25 EQUIPMENT 24 TIRES 24 ROTOR 22 STRUCTURE 21 EXTERIOR LIGHTING 21 SEAT BELTS 20 LATCH 19 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL 19 COOLING SYSTEM 14 AIR CONDITIONER 12 AIR BAGS 12 SEATS 12 DRIVELINE 11 TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM 11 ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP 9 TREAD/BELT 8 MANUAL TRANSMISSION 8 WINDSHIELD 6 WHEELS 6 SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC 6 DOOR 5 DISC 5 FRONTAL 5 FRONT 5 REAR 5 FRAME AND MEMBERS 5 VISIBILITY 4 POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS 4 EXHAUST SYSTEM 4 FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM 3 ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR 3 CALIPER 3 SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE 3 FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM 3 BUMPERS 2 FOUNDATION COMPONENTS 2 MECHANICAL 2 DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM 2 CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) 2 CHILD SEAT 2 GLASS, SIDE/REAR 2 ACCELERATOR PEDAL 2 SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY 2 STARTER ASSEMBLY 2 ELECTRICAL 2 TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE 2 INTERIOR LIGHTING 2 GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) 2 TORQUE CONVERTER 2 EXTERNAL 2 LATCH CONNECTOR/CLIP 2 VISIBILITY/WIPER 2 TIE ROD ASSEMBLY 1 WIRING 1 FUEL PUMP 1 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR 1 ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT 1 DRUM 1 PARKING BRAKE 1 FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS 1 REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES 1 SHOES/LININGS 1 MACPHERSON STRUT 1 CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT 1 STORAGE 1 HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE 1 TANK ASSEMBLY 1 SIDEWALL 1 12V/24V/48V BATTERY 1 GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) 1 PEDALS AND LINKAGES 1 RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. 1 CONTROL UNIT/MODULE 1 PUMP 1 ROOF AND PILLARS 1 HORN 1 HEAD RESTRAINT 1 FRONT UNDERHOOD 1 CATALYTIC CONVERTOR 1 BACK UP LIGHTS 1 SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT 1 STABILIZER BAR 1 REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK 1 COIL SPRINGS 1 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 1 MOUNTING 1 VALVE 1 MID/REAR ASSEMBLY 1 OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL 1 BASE (INFANT) 1 SIDE/WINDOW 1 MATERIAL/PADDING 1 WHEEL SPEED SENSOR 1

Number of Complaints Reported in the First Year

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