2006 Ford Freestar Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Freestar years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 3rd of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 356 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Ford Freestar. That ranks 3rd out of 4 Freestar model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (254 complaints, 71%), typically at around 95,558 miles. Complaints mention 3 crashes, 4 fires, 1 injury. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 3 defect investigations involving it.
- 356owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 3NHTSA investigations
- 3complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2006 Ford Freestar problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train problems | 254 | 71% | 95,558 | “torque converter” (42%) | $3,750 |
| Electrical System | 40 | 11% | 92,500 | — | — |
| Engine | 31 | 9% | 105,061 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 19 | 5% | 97,049 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 13 | 4% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 12 | 3% | 143,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 8 | 2% | 67,600 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 8 | 2% | 96,340 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 7 | 2% | 95,558 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 6 | 2% | 56,798 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 5 | 1% | 61,650 | — | — |
| Steering | 5 | 1% | 81,417 | — | — |
| Structure | 5 | 1% | 97,994 | — | — |
| Visibility | 5 | 1% | 2,400 | — | — |
| Equipment | 4 | 1% | 56,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 4 | 1% | 72,000 | — | — |
| Traction Control System | 4 | 1% | 74,500 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 1% | 87,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 3 | 1% | 49,255 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 2 | 1% | 135,500 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 1% | 36,312 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 1% | 8,293 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | 0% | 2,500 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 1 | 0% | 75,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 0% | 187,643 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 0% | 129,800 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2006 Ford Freestar recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Seats
Problem: Ford is recalling certain model year 2004-2007 Freestar and Mercury Monterey vehicles manufactured from March 24, 2003, through November 7, 2006, equipped with a third row seat and originally sold in, or currently registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. The third row stowable seat can experience corrosion and structural degradation at the seat anchor mechanism mounted to the rear wheel wells. As a result of the corrosion, the third row seat may not fully latch into its seating position.
Risk: In the event that the vehicle is crashed into from the rear, an unlatched seat may increase the risk of personal injury.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will install new third row seat latch striker mounting brackets, free of charge. The recall began on March 28, 2013. Owners may contact Ford Motor Company Customer Relationship Center at 1-866-436-7332.
Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate
Problem: On certain vans equipped with the power liftgate option, the power liftgate motor automatically disengages after the liftgate is powered open.
Risk: In the event of a liftgate strut malfunction, the liftgate can fall freely with no prior warning. Anyone standing beneath the liftgate may be injured if the liftgate falls.
Fix: Dealers will reprogram the power liftgate module to reduce the likelihood that the liftgate could fall free of charge. The recall began on march 15, 2006. Owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Stabilus Rear Liftgate Struts Failing (EQ12010) — opened Sep 28, 2012, closed Dec 31, 2012.
- Corrosion of Third-Row Seat Attachment (EA12003) — opened Apr 23, 2012, closed May 2, 2013, led to recall 13V081000.
- Engine Stalling (PE10033) — opened Aug 23, 2010, closed Jul 15, 2011.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
I purchased a 2006 Ford Freestyle which currently has an open safety recall for 3rd Row Seat Latch Striker Corrosion Repair. I took the vehicle to a Ford dealership to have the recall repaired. The dealership confirmed the recall but days later informed me that the necessary parts are no longer…
The alternator caught on fire and burned alternator wring harness.
The contact owns a 2006 Ford Freestar. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the speedometer failed to function as intended. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure…
My Ford Freestar without warning or anything just wouldnât go after stopping at a stop sign. It was like it was stuck in neutral. But it was in drive. In 2003 and 2004 there was a recall on the transmission. My van is a 2005 but the transmission was manufactured in 2004. Which is one of the years…
The contact owns a 2006 Ford Freestar. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost all motive power and would not shift to any gear other than park. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The…
Other Ford Freestar years
← 2005 Freestar · 2007 Freestar →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 Freestar | 64 | 1 |
| 2006 | 356 | 2 |
| 2005 Freestar | 886 | 3 |
| 2004 Freestar | 1,227 | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Ford Freestar?
Owners most often report power train, electrical system, engine problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 254 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Ford Freestar?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2006 Ford Freestar a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Freestar model years, the 2006 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.