2005 Ford Freestyle Consumer Discussions Page 10

Ford Freestyle Rear Brakes

kbbbmallard

Written by: kbbbmallard on Nov 27, 2006 08:29 AM

Well I am jumping into the discussion about the back brakes on my 2005 Freestyle. Just had the rear pads checked out because of what I have read on this site and they are worn out at 19500 miles. My dealer gave me the number for Ford and I called and they researched the problem and said there are not tsb's or any information about this problem. I would like to hear from ... Read More...

Ford Freestyle Maintenance and Repair

Re: Rear Brakes worn out at 25,000 miles [rav4man]

Written by: tomiboy on Nov 17, 2006 04:19 PM

You are lucky, My 2005 Freestyle is at Frontier Ford (San Jose, CA) and they will charge ~$500 to replace both rear rotors and the pads. Mileage 24,500. Front side 50%. The saga started about 8-10 months ago with "dragging" and vibrating rear breaks. The explanation by the dealership was; do not worry the vehicle is safe, Ford is aware of this problem and working ... Read More...

Rear Brakes worn out at 25,000 miles

Written by: rav4man on Nov 16, 2006 10:41 AM

My 2005 Freestyle is at Goodyear right now for a $270 rear brake job, needs rotors and pads. Brakes went right down to metal on rotors and started to "Grind". 25,000 miles mostly highway. Front brakes are at 50% life left. OK. The only thing the tech could figure is maybe parking brake was dragging just enough depression to not make brake light go on. I will check this ... Read More...

Re: Broke Foglight Lens [nat84]

Written by: coldcranker on Nov 15, 2006 05:43 PM

"...cranks a lot longer before turning over .." There was a Tech Service Bulletin for the Freestyle on that subject, I seem to remember. Ah yes, I found it: Number 06-12-7 JUN 06 -- Give that number to a Ford dealership. "Cold-starting problems: The engine may be slow to start (long cranking time) in cold weather, requiring reprogramming the PCM. (2005-06)" Read More...

Screeching sounds

Written by: finkle on Oct 25, 2006 11:10 AM

Last week I called Ford Service to report that my 2005 Freestyle was making extreme screeching sounds (sounded like it was coming from the front somewhere) when pulling forward and backward. I had AAA come and get the car and tow it to the dealer, which upon arrival it had stopped. I had let the service man hear the screeching on the phone, but to my dissappointment ... Read More...

Re: Starting troubles??? [saram]

Written by: nat84 on Oct 23, 2006 05:50 AM

I had this problem a couple of weeks ago. I went to start the car and after about 4 failed attempts where the engine would crank but not engage I was about to freak out. I sat in the car for a minute took a deep breath and tried again and presto it started. By the way I have a 2006 limited AWD Freestyle. I don't know what the problem is but it hasn’t happened again so I guess ... Read More...

Instrument Panel

Written by: silbear on Nov 14, 2006 04:39 PM

I have a very hard time seeing the instrument panel on my 2005 Ford Freestyle in daylight. The letters are white and if the sun is overhead or in front then it is a struggle to see the speedometer and other gauges. I have no problem at night when the panel is lighted up. Is there a fix for this? :( Read More...

Ford Freestyle CVT Transmissions

Failed transmission

Written by: captndp on Nov 13, 2006 10:05 AM

My 2005 fwd sel Freestyle has 40,000 miles on it. at the 30,000 mile service the transmission was flushed. Last Thursday I was driving and the "Check Transmission" message and light came on. The car stopped. I ran the systems check (with engine and check light still on. I receievd a "Transmission OK" result. I called the dealership and spoke to the service agent. ... Read More...

Ford Freestyle Rear Brakes

Re: 05 Ford Freestyle Brakes [carny1]

Written by: passat_2002 on Nov 13, 2006 07:27 AM

Could you be a little more specific? Is it the pads only that need replacement? And is your Freestyle an '05 model that was perhaps built before mid-February 2005? They went to a different pad after that date. Read More...