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2006 Ford Freestyle recalls and problems

1 recall and 1,300 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2006 Ford Freestyle.

1
recalls
1,300
owner complaints
42
complaints mentioning a crash
10
mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2006 Ford Freestyle recalls

Latches/locks/linkages: doors, latch

NHTSA campaign 06V383000 · reported October 5, 2006 · FORD MOTOR COMPANY · 139,537 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
On certain passenger vehicles currently registered in the following states: alaska, colorado, connecticut, delaware, idaho, illinois, indiana, iowa, kansas, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, montana, nebraska, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, north dakota, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, south dakota, utah, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin, and wyoming. The side door latch mechanisms may experience water intrusion allowing the latch mechanism to freeze in cold weather.
The risk
As a result, the door latch pawl may not return to the latch position when the door is closed, and the door could open while the vehicle is moving.
The fix
Dealers will install a shield over the front latches; seal a drain hole in the rear window trim molding on the freestyle rear side doors; and apply grease to all front and rear side-door latch mechanisms free of charge. The recall began on november 8, 2006. Owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Jun 12, 2026 · Electrical system

I recently got my transmission replaced for my 2006 Ford Freestyle in December 2025. Yet, I am having transmission issues on my car now. Bates Ford was the dealership who replaced my transmission, but I feel as if where they got my replaced transmission from was not honest about the product it sold to me. Please help!

Jan 11, 2025 · Power train

Transmission is slipping not getting power when gas is pressed down Rpms are jumping not going into gear. Making a terrible sound in park. Passenger door not closing

Feb 2, 2023 · Electrical system

Car struggles to change gears. ABS, ENGINE, and THROTTLE warning lights on. Rough idle, car does not accelerate when shifted into drive.

May 27, 2022 · Structure

Took the vehicle in to local Ford for 120000 mile service and was informed the subframe was rusted and starting to separate. The part is no longer available and maybe they could find a used one as they have had to do in other cases. Not sure why just the front subframe is bad and no other part of the frame structure…

Mar 27, 2022 · Engine

I was driving down the road and my car just stopped like it went into Neutral but it was in drive the car starts up but when I’m Drive doesn’t go anywhere

Freestyle model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2004 01200
2005 21,459323
2006 11,3004210
2007 0893271

Across all years, the 2005 Freestyle has the most complaints (1,459). All Ford Freestyle years →

Questions

Does the 2006 Ford Freestyle have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2006 Ford Freestyle, the most recent reported on October 5, 2006 (Latches/locks/linkages: doors, latch). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Ford Freestyle?
Owners have filed 1,300 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is vehicle speed control (602 complaints), followed by power train (484).
How many 2006 Ford Freestyle complaints mention a crash or fire?
42 of 1,300 complaints report a crash and 10 a fire; 18 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received June 12, 2026.