CarRecallWatchThe 2006 Ford Freestar has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 356 complaints with NHTSA, including 3 crashes, 4 fires, 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Power Train (259 reports).
2006 Ford Freestar recalls
Most common 2006 Ford Freestar problems
Problem areas named in the 356 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 259 |
| Electrical System | 41 |
| Engine | 31 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 19 |
| Unknown Or Other | 13 |
| Seats | 12 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 8 |
| Service Brakes | 8 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 7 |
| Seat Belts | 6 |
What owners report
I purchased a 2006 Ford Freestyle which currently has an open safety recall for 3rd Row Seat Latch Striker Corrosion Repair. I took the vehicle to a Ford dealership to have the recall repaired. The dealership confirmed the recall but days later informed me that the necessary parts are no longer available and that they are unable to complete the repair. This creates a serious safety concern because the recall involves corrosion of the 3rd row seat latch striker, which can affect proper seat latching and passenger safety in the event of a crash. I attempted to escalate this issue by contacting Ford corporate customer support. However, I have not received any resolution. I have been given the
The alternator caught on fire and burned alternator wring harness.
The contact owns a 2006 Ford Freestar. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the speedometer failed to function as intended. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
My Ford Freestar without warning or anything just wouldnât go after stopping at a stop sign. It was like it was stuck in neutral. But it was in drive. In 2003 and 2004 there was a recall on the transmission. My van is a 2005 but the transmission was manufactured in 2004. Which is one of the years that was recalled so why is my 2005 Ford Freestar van not one of the ones under that recall. Is it cause itâs a 2005 cause the transmission was manufactured in 2004. I almost got hit by semi truck when this happen. Please recall this van. Please help!!! [XXX] Bless you all. Thanks, [XXX] Family INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
The contact owns a 2006 Ford Freestar. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost all motive power and would not shift to any gear other than park. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related it to a possible recall but was unable to provide details. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but referred the contact to the NHTSA hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 85,000.
2006 Ford Freestar questions
Does the 2006 Ford Freestar have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2006 Ford Freestar: Seats; Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Ford Freestar?
Based on 356 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (259), Electrical System (41), Engine (31).
How do I check if a recall on my 2006 Ford Freestar has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.