2
recalls
The Ford Freestyle has 2 recalls covering 262,743 vehicles as reported; model year 2005 is covered by the most (2). Owners filed 4 safety complaints in the 12 months to Sep 2026; vehicle speed control is named most over all years.
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
2
Most for 2005: 2
Units affected
263K
As reported
Overall stars
-
Not rated
Complaints, 12 mo
4
0.0% vs 12 months before
Do-not-drive
0
None
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Crash test star ratings
5 rated versions, model years 2005 to 2007
| Year | Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 4-DR · FWD/AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 13.3% risk |
| 2007 | 4-DR W/SAB · FWD/AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 13.3% risk |
| 2006 | 4-DR · FWD/AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 13.3% risk |
| 2006 | 4-DR W/SAB · FWD/AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 13.3% risk |
| 2005 | 5 HB | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 13.3% risk |
5 stars is the best. Ratings before model year 2011 used older tests.
Owner complaints
Safety complaints about the Ford Freestyle, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
4 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Vehicle speed control1,617
- Power train1,297
- Engine and engine cooling347
- Engine330
- Electrical system266
- Fuel system, gasoline223
- Unknown or other190
- Complaints
- 3,665
- Crashes reported
- 101
- Fires reported
- 14
- People injured
- 37
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Ford Freestyle by component
- Fuel system, gasoline1 · 123K units
- Latches/locks/linkages1 · 140K units
Ford Freestyle recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2006 | Ford Five Hundred, Freestyle; Mercury Montego (2005-2006): Latches/locks/linkagesNo. 06V383000 | Other or not stated | 139,537 |
| Nov 9, 2005 | Ford Five Hundred, Freestyle; Mercury Montego (2005): Fuel system, gasolineNo. 05V515000 | Fire | 123,206 |
Related pages
Questions and answers
Is the 2006 Ford Freestyle recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 2006 Ford Freestyle. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the Ford Freestyle have?
2 recalls cover the Ford Freestyle, for 262,743 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is fuel system, gasoline (1 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the Ford Freestyle?
Vehicle speed control: named in 1,617 of the 3,665 safety complaints about the Ford Freestyle, then power train (1,297). One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.