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2005 Ford freestyle Structure Problems

Structure complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2005 Ford freestyle has 41 NHTSA structure complaints and 0 structure-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2005 Ford freestyle

Speed Control
423
Powertrain
382
Engine
150
Fuel System
106
Electrical
105
Brakes
87
Other
65
Structure
41
Latches & Locks
30
Steering
21
Suspension
13
Tires
11
Visibility
9
Airbags
5
Seat Belts
4
Lights
3
Seats
3

41

Complaints

0

Recalls

3

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Structure Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jan 21, 2025STRUCTUREPASSANGER DOOR LATCH- DOOR OPENED WHILE DRIVING, WILL NOT STAY CLOSED CHECKED SAID RECALL WAS REPAIR...
Jul 23, 2024STRUCTUREThe contact owns a 2005 Ford Freestyle. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independ...
Jan 24, 2019STRUCTURECAR DOORS WILL NOT RELATCH IN FREEZING TEMPS. THE CAR WAS STATIONARY BUT WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE AFTER ...
Jan 20, 2019STRUCTUREDOOR LATCHES FREEZE OPEN IN COLD WEATHER AS DESCRIBED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID 06V383000. THE DOORS HAV...
Nov 11, 2018STRUCTUREANYTIME THE WEATHER DROPS BELOW 40 DEGREES, WHICH IT MOST OFTEN DOES DURING THE WINTER MONTHS IN MA,...
Dec 14, 2017STRUCTUREMY FRONT DRIVER SIDE DOOR DOES NOT SHUT IN COLD WEATHER. THE LOCKS STICK ON, AND THE DOOR BOUNCES BA...
Jan 17, 2016STRUCTUREIN COLD WEATHER THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE DOOR WILL NOT CLOSE AND LATCH. THIS WAS ADDRESSED IN A RECALL ...
Dec 13, 2015STRUCTURETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD FREESTYLE. THE CONTACT NOTICED COROSSION ON THE FRONT SUBFRAME OF T...
Nov 11, 2015STRUCTURETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD FREESTYLE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE IN FOR A STATE SAFETY INSPE...
Sep 12, 2015STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHERDOOR LATCH IS FROZEN CLOSED AND CANNOT GET DRIVERS SIDE DOOR TO OPEN. DISMANTLED ENTIRE CAR TO FIX ...
Feb 3, 2015STRUCTURETL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD FREE STYLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE DRIVER...
Jan 1, 2015STRUCTURETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD FREESTYLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR LATCH WOU...
Dec 1, 2014STRUCTURE,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESI AM VERY FRUSTRATED THAT I HAVE THE SAME MAKE/MODEL THAT WAS INCLUDED IN THE 11/8/2006 RECALL BUT F...
Nov 4, 2014STRUCTUREWHILE DRIVING THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE DOOR OPENED, ALMOST EXPELLING MY CHILD HAD HE NOT HAD A SEAT B...
Oct 1, 2014STRUCTURETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD FREESTYLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR LIFTGATE ABRUPTLY CLOSE...
Jun 12, 2013STRUCTURETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD FREESTYLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WHEEL WELL ON THE VEHICLE W...
Mar 12, 2013STRUCTURE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)CAR STALLS DAILY THREE TIMES WHILE DRIVING, DEALER CLEANED THE THROTTLE BODY STILL STALLS, ANOTHER ...
Feb 20, 2013STRUCTURETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD FREESTYLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR DRIVER AND PASSENGER SI...
Nov 15, 2012STRUCTURETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD FREESTYLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER A HEAVY RAIN, A LARGE AMOU...
Nov 15, 2012STRUCTURETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD FREESTYLE. THE CONTACT STATED THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE D...

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