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2006 Ford Freestyle Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2006 Ford Freestyle has 154 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2006 Ford Freestyle

Speed Control
422
Powertrain
404
Engine
154
Fuel System
86
Other
66
Brakes
49
Electrical
42
Structure
21
Suspension
13
Steering
9
Airbags
7
Visibility
6
Latches & Locks
5
Lights
5
Seat Belts
4
Tires
4

154

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

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

All Engine Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Mar 27, 2022ENGINEI was driving down the road and my car just stopped like it went into Neutral but it was in drive th...
Jan 17, 2022ENGINEThe contact owns a 2006 Ford Freestyle. The contact stated while driving approximately 25 MPH, the v...
Jun 7, 2019ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD FREESTYLE. WHILE DRIVING 80 MPH, THE VEHICLE DECELERATED AND THE EN...
Nov 11, 2018ENGINETHE WRENCH ON LEFT SIDE OF DASHBOARD COMES ON AND WHEN I SHIFT INTO DRIVE OR FROM DRIVE TO PARK TRAN...
Jul 1, 2018ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD FREESTYLE. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THERE...
Aug 5, 2017ENGINEVEHICLE SURGES WHILE PARKING OR MOVING AT LOW SPEED, ESPECIALLY WHILE IN A TURN.
Jun 1, 2017ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD FREESTYLE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, A WRENCH WARNING IND...
Sep 9, 2015ENGINEON MY 2006 FREESTYLE, THAT I PURCHASED ON 4/01/2014 FROM NORTHWAY MOTOR CAR IN LATHAM, NY,IT SUDDENL...
Apr 23, 2015ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD FREESTYLE. WHILE REVERSING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY, THE VEHICLE ACCELER...
Oct 16, 2014ENGINETL-THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD FREESTYLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MP...
Apr 27, 2013ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAINTHE FREESTYLE CUT OUT ON THE INTERSTATE. LUCKILY IT WAS IN THE BREAKDOWN LANE AND NO CARS WERE COMI...
Jul 16, 2012ENGINECAR SURGES VERY DANGEROUS. *TR
Jul 5, 2012ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLMY CAR ACCELERATES SOMETIMES WHILE MY FOOT IS ON THE BRAKE PEDAL. IT FEELS LIKE IT IS JUMPING FORWAR...
Jun 29, 2012ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMAFTER FILING A COMPLAINT ON OR ABOUT 6/28/12 (ODI NUMBER 10463545) IN REGARD TO ANOTHER 2006 FORD FR...
Mar 20, 2012ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD FREESTYLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER ACCELERATING FROM A STOP L...
Feb 15, 2012ENGINETHE TRANSMISSION DON'T WORK LIKE THOUSANDS OF FORD FREE STYLE AND THE TRANSMISSION IS HARD TO FIND A...
Feb 15, 2012ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD FREESTYLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE REVERSING, THE VEHICLE LUN...
Feb 15, 2012ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGCAR SURGES WHEN CHANGING GEARS. PROBLEM WORSE WITH FAN CONTROLS ON. RPM'S STAY ABOVE NORMAL IDLE (75...
Feb 14, 2012ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAINTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD FREESTYLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 30 TO 40 MPH, THE ...
Jan 23, 2012ENGINEUPPER ROLL RESTRICTOR MOUNT BROKEN. *TR

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