Ford Freestyle Power Train Problems
Owners have filed 1,297 complaints with NHTSA about power train problems on the Ford Freestyle across 4 model years. The 2006 model year has the most (484). The words owners use most often: “throttle body” (22% of reports).
- 1,297power train complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 24mention a crash
- 4mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $7,600typical repair cost reported by owners
- 22%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Throttle body: mentioned in 281 of 1,297 complaints (22%)
- Foot brake: mentioned in 132 of 1,297 complaints (10%)
- CVT transmission: mentioned in 85 of 1,297 complaints (7%)
- Forward reverse: mentioned in 75 of 1,297 complaints (6%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical power train repair on the Ford Freestyle at $7,600, and half of them between $3,050 and $8,850.
Based on 91 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2008–2020), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do power train problems happen?
Based on 1,191 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 1,297 complaints, 24 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 4 an injury.
Ford Freestyle power train complaints by model year
| Model year | Power Train complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 Freestyle | 360 | 40% | 73,000 |
| 2006 Freestyle | 484 | 37% | 78,000 |
| 2005 Freestyle | 447 | 31% | 86,100 |
| 2004 Freestyle | 6 | 50% | 105,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists power train for the Ford Freestyle. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
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…
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
The contact owns a 2007 Ford Freestyle. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the transmission failed to shift properly. The contact stated that the transmission warning light was illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that the floorboard, undercarriage, and shock mounts were…
Car struggles to change gears. ABS, ENGINE, and THROTTLE warning lights on. Rough idle, car does not accelerate when shifted into drive.
The contact owns a 2007 Ford Freestyle. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 MPH or above, the vehicle would suddenly go into limp mode and fail to accelerate. There was a warning light that displayed a wrench however, the contact did not know what was indicated specifically. The…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Ford Freestyles have power train problems?
No. NHTSA has 1,297 owner complaints about power train for the Ford Freestyle. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Ford Freestyle power train?
No recall currently lists power train for this vehicle.
How much does it cost to fix power train problems on the Ford Freestyle?
Owners report a typical cost of $7,600 (half paid between $3,050 and $8,850), from 91 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about power train problems on the Ford Freestyle?
The most frequent phrase is “throttle body”, in 281 of 1,297 complaints, followed by “foot brake” (132).
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