Suspension complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2005 Ford Freestyle has 13 NHTSA suspension complaints and 0 suspension-related recalls.
13
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 10, 2017 | SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE | DURING SAFETY INSPECTION, FRONT ENGINE SUBFRAME RUSTED BEYOND REPAIR WHERE STEERING GEAR IS ATTACHED... |
| Jun 17, 2015 | SUSPENSION | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD FREESTYLE. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE VEHICLE MADE ... |
| Dec 1, 2014 | SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN | FOR ABOUT A MONTH NOW MY CAR HAS BEEN MAKING THIS LOUD "HELICOPTER" NOISE. WE THOUGHT IT WAS THE ALT... |
| May 2, 2014 | SUSPENSION | I WAS TRAVELING ON A SIDE STREET AT APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH. I HEARD A LOUD CLUNK FROM THE REAR OF THE... |
| Jan 15, 2013 | SUSPENSION | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD FREESTYLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, SHE HEARD ... |
| Feb 5, 2012 | SUSPENSION,WHEELS | I WAS DRIVING MY 2005 FORD FREESTYLE ON AN INTERSTATE HIGHWAY AT APPROXIMATELY 72 MPH. WHILE DRIVIN... |
| Dec 24, 2010 | SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE | 2005 FORD FREESTYLE SEL. 76,000 MILES. RIGHT REAR LOWER CONTROL ARM SHEERED OFF FROM FRAME AT MOUN... |
| May 13, 2010 | SUSPENSION | 2005 FORD FREESTYLE...LOWER RIGHT REAR SUSPENSION CONTROL ARM FAILED AT FRAME ATTACHMENT BRACKET...N... |
| Oct 13, 2008 | SUSPENSION | HEARD THUMPING IT WAS THE REAR U-JOINTS IN AN ALL WHEEL DRIVE BOTH U-JOINTS WERE SHOT> NOW THE FRONT... |
| Jun 3, 2008 | SUSPENSION,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD FREESTYLE. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS OR APPROACHING A COMPLETE S... |
| Jun 23, 2007 | SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | REAR BRAKE FAILED FOR THE SECOND TIME WITH IN 27,000 MILES. FORD REFUSED TO HELP. I BELIEVE THERE IS... |
| Apr 16, 2007 | SUSPENSION | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD FREESTYLE. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD NOISE LI... |
| Dec 14, 2006 | SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | REAR END NOISE STARTED ABOUT 13000 MILES ( SOUNDING LIKE A PLANE ENGINE WHEN YOU HIT 40 MPH). DEALER... |