Ford Freestyle Structure Problems
Owners have filed 101 complaints with NHTSA about structure problems on the Ford Freestyle across 4 model years. The 2005 model year has the most (61). The words owners use most often: “door latches” (9% of reports).
- 101structure complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 10mention a crash
- 6mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 14%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.
- Door latches: mentioned in 9 of 101 complaints (9%)
- Cold weather: mentioned in 7 of 101 complaints (7%)
- Spare tire: mentioned in 7 of 101 complaints (7%)
At what mileage do structure problems happen?
Based on 75 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 101 complaints, 10 mention a crash, 6 an injury.
Ford Freestyle structure complaints by model year
| Model year | Structure complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 Freestyle | 11 | 1% | 52,951 |
| 2006 Freestyle | 28 | 2% | 89,000 |
| 2005 Freestyle | 61 | 4% | 79,000 |
| 2004 Freestyle | 1 | 8% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists structure 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.
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…
Passanger door latch- door opened while driving, will not stay closed checked said recall was repaired in 2006, latch in not closing
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…
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…
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…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Ford Freestyles have structure problems?
No. NHTSA has 101 owner complaints about structure 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 structure?
No recall currently lists structure for this vehicle.
What do owners say about structure problems on the Ford Freestyle?
The most frequent phrase is “door latches”, in 9 of 101 complaints, followed by “cold weather” (7).
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