CarRecallWatchThe 2005 Ford Freestyle has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 1,459 complaints with NHTSA, including 32 crashes, 3 fires, 14 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Vehicle Speed Control (587 reports).
2005 Ford Freestyle recalls
Most common 2005 Ford Freestyle problems
Problem areas named in the 1,459 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 587 |
| Power Train | 451 |
| Electrical System | 144 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 129 |
| Engine | 120 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 98 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 95 |
| Unknown Or Other | 72 |
| Structure | 62 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 41 |
What owners report
Our 2005 Ford Freestyle often accelerates or surges forward on its own when applying the brake or parking. It is a very dangerous malfunction that looks to be a wide spread problem for this make and model (based on online reports).
When temperature get below freezing car doors will not latch shut and come back open. Car doors work fine when temp are higher. There is a recall already for this NHTSA# 06v383000 Ford# 06545. I have a Ford Case# XXX My car was not included in recall and either should be or needs to be further investigated. I don't want my kids falling out while I go down the highway and I can't wait 45 min for the car to warm up. This had done this all last winter and is doing it again and Ford refuses to do anything. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
The contact owns a 2005 Ford Freestyle. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 06V383000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the front driver's side door independently unlatched and opened. The local dealer was contacted and informed the contact that the parts for the repair were no longer manufactured. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, a case was filed, and the contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 97,000.
PASSANGER DOOR LATCH- DOOR OPENED WHILE DRIVING, WILL NOT STAY CLOSED CHECKED SAID RECALL WAS REPAIRED IN 2006, LATCH IN NOT CLOSING
The contact owns a 2005 Ford Freestyle. The contact stated that all four door latches failed to latch while attempting to close the doors. The contact had to make several attempts to close and lock the doors before the doors latch and remained closed. The failure had reoccurred intermittently. The contact learned of NHTSA Campaign Number: 06V383000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages) but was unsure if the VIN was included. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that the VIN was not included in the recall The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NH
2005 Ford Freestyle questions
Does the 2005 Ford Freestyle have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2005 Ford Freestyle: Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch; Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Mounting. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Ford Freestyle?
Based on 1,459 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Vehicle Speed Control (587), Power Train (451), Electrical System (144).
How do I check if a recall on my 2005 Ford Freestyle 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.