NHTSA Data Explorer

Ford Freestyle

Data refreshed May 30, 2026

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Complaints

3,663

Active records

Recalls

2

Active records

TSBs

44

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

0

Injuries

37

Crashes

101

Fires

14

Top reported issues — Ford Freestyle

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Operating state

2,918

Performance issue

1,496

Engine behavior

1,367

Reporting mechanism

744

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

692

Condition issue

362

Vibration/harshness

292

Noise

245

Braking behavior

144

Access/entry issue

99

Powering on/off behavior

62

Driver assistance issue

61

Electrical issue

61

Starting behavior

55

Thermal issue

53

Fluid issue

48

Safety restraint issue

48

HVAC behavior

42

Lighting behavior

41

Steering behavior

25

Safety restraint behavior

22

Recent change

16

Smell

16

Ride/handling behavior

9

Infotainment behavior

7

Communication/network issue

1

Wiper/washer behavior

1

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2005 FORD FREESTYLE

Filed Dec 9, 2025


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 the car to warm up. This had done this all last winter and is doing it again and Ford refuses to do…

2005 FORD FREESTYLE

Filed Oct 31, 2025


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 the repair were no longer manufactured. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified…

2005 FORD FREESTYLE

Filed Jan 21, 2025


PASSANGER DOOR LATCH- DOOR OPENED WHILE DRIVING, WILL NOT STAY CLOSED CHECKED SAID RECALL WAS REPAIRED IN 2006, LATCH IN NOT CLOSING

2007 FORD FREESTYLE

Filed Jan 14, 2025


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 coming from underneath the vehicle. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact…

2006 FORD FREESTYLE

Filed Jan 11, 2025


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

2005 FORD FREESTYLE

Filed Dec 6, 2024


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 VIN was included. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that the VIN was not included in the recall…

2005 FORD FREESTYLE

Filed Aug 23, 2024


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 repaired. The contact stated there was no warning light illuminated. The manufacturer was informed…

2005 FORD FREESTYLE

Filed Feb 2, 2024


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, who cleaned and replaced the throttle body. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not…

2007 FORD FREESTYLE

Filed Dec 21, 2023


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.Transmission does not shift properly. This vehicle never had a recall. There is dozens of consumer…

2005 FORD FREESTYLE

Filed Nov 27, 2023


Doors will not close in cold weather. This is a safety issue that was not resolved with prior recall.

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Updated May 30, 2026. Refreshed nightly.