2006 Ford Freestyle Consumer Discussions

Freestyle Problems-Lawsuit Filed in May

• Re: Lawsuit against Ford filed in May for Freestyle Problems [emmaurer]

  Written by: jimboy14 on Dec 27, 2011 11:22:32 AM

  I have been having soooo many problems with my 2006 Ford Freestyle and would love to issue a formal complaint!! Is it too late? This is by far the worst car I have ever owned, and the extraordinarily large numbers of repairs it has needed is outrageous!!!

Ford Freestyle Lots of Problems

• Re: Recomendations?!!

  Written by: tujazzi on Dec 16, 2011 10:27:56 PM

  i have a 2006 freestyle and i was experiencing the lunging problem. for me it was the throttle body. i got a friend of mine to get a can of throttle body cleaner and he help me clean it with out evening removing it. so a job that ford was going to charge me almost a thousand buck to replace it. i got done with a $5 can of throttle body ... Read More

Ford Freestyle CVT Transmissions

• TRANSMISSION & THROTTLE BODY PROBLEM BEGINS IN THE MAIN COMPUTER

  Written by: pbay on Dec 5, 2011 3:07:36 AM

  FORD FREESTYLE THROTTLE BODY, TRANSMISSIONS ARE CAUSED BY MAIN COMPUTER MALFUNCTION. I was extremely lucky that someone finally figured out WHY!!!! In my opinion is the reason why ford hasn't been slapped with a major, major!! recall. No one outside of the Ford dealerships can figure out were the problem actually begins. Most Shops don’t want anything to do with it. I found a very talented transmission shop that did! I ... Read More

Freestyle Transmission Failure

• Re: ford freestyle 2007 85,000 miles [sandyrn]

  Written by: plainolmelissa on Nov 13, 2011 12:42:50 PM

  Hi Sandy, Here's my experience. I have a 2006 Freestyle. In October 2009 at 55,000 miles I had to have the transmission replaced (thank goodness I had the extended warrenty. Then again in August 2011 at 83,000 miles I had to have it replaced again.....again it was under warrenty. It has a 3 year warrenty on the current transmission. If it wasn't for we still owe on the car I'd be ... Read More

• Re: ford freestyle 2007 85,000 miles [wburkett]

  Written by: sandyrn on Nov 6, 2011 4:19:37 AM

  Wrench light went on on dashboard, freestyle (2006) 95,000 mi; was told it was a computer_$1000; 3 mos later, driving on highway at 65mph, Freestyle lost all power, self shifted to a low gear; gas would not get to the engine; many dashboard lights were flashing; pulled off road. At rest in park, stepped on gas pedal with no increase in engine speed; shuty car off and restarted (rebooted) and car ... Read More

• Re: I'm Amazed [stevedebi]

  Written by: anarealtor on Oct 13, 2011 7:21:33 PM

  Are you talking about every summer, when I have to use my air conditioning, and my 2006 Ford Freestyle accelerates by itself, when my foot is on the brake, especially if I am in Reverse? REALLY SCARY! I have just hit 98,000 miles and my transmission went out on a road trip yesterday. Ford says they'll do not a thing about it, since it's past my 75K extended warranty. And their ... Read More

Freestyle Problems-Lawsuit Filed in May

• Throttle issues and Left motor mount broke

  Written by: sonjia712 on Oct 7, 2011 3:21:12 PM

  The dealer has told me I need the motor mount replaced and the throttle worked on my 2006 Ford freestyle. This is expensive and am told there hasn't been a recall. My brother in-law is a retired engineer from Ford and said this should not have happened. Any advice?

• Doors don't close in winter

  Written by: roland_04005 on Sep 10, 2011 3:23:54 PM

  I have a 2006 Freestyle. 36,000 miles. When the outside temp is 20F or below my doors won's close. There was a recall for this. It was done 4 times and still the problem is still here. I called Ford and they told me my car was out of warentee, I told them this was a recall that did not work, got no help. Tried the Better Business Bureau in Boston, ... Read More

Ford Freestyle Lots of Problems

• Re: Electronics [happygalaz]

  Written by: sacs on Sep 3, 2011 7:19:37 PM

  I have a 2006 Freestyle and my instrument cluster went out in late July and remained in active for about 16 hours. The next morning I went out and it all worked. I took it to the Ford dealer along with the indications I had, i.e. no rpm, no speed, no gauges and the fact that the backup lights remained on no matter what gear it was in. They replaced the ... Read More

Ford Freestyle Recalls

• Re: Freestyle Throttle Body Problems [akcall]

  Written by: nmcintyre on Aug 26, 2011 12:08:32 PM

  I am ha this same problem now wot y 2006 ford freetyle. Do you know if i relace the throttle when it be okay? It cuts off now and we have to start it agian while driving. Can you explain this to me? What should I do?

• Re: 2006 Ford Freestyle [jehbull]

  Written by: nomoreford4 on Aug 22, 2011 4:17:09 PM

  Until/if a recall is issued, in the meantime you need to try to have them clean your throttle body. Do fuel induction service. about $125-150. From what I have read and understand, the part is expensive ($800-900) and may not be available. It gets clogged and causes the lurching. Without a part redesign, cleaning probably should have been part of the regular maintenance on it. Our car is not lurching now ... Read More

• Re: 2006 Ford Freestyle [dkincaid36]

  Written by: jehbull on Aug 21, 2011 12:30:32 PM

  Can you tell me the number for the investigation? I would like to look at it and also make a complaint. My Freestyle began "lurching" last September when the a/c was on and stopped over the winter. Once spring began and the a/c was being used, it started up again, resulting in the wrench light coming on. When I took it in last September, the mechanic couldn't figure out the problem, ... Read More

• 2006 Ford Freestyle - throttle body issue - lunging problem

  Written by: pansoncillos on Jul 1, 2011 4:13:25 PM

  I just filed my online complaint with NHTSA - hope to hear something soon! I didn't know there was a chance we could be reimbursed by manufacturer so I will look for receipts since we have already replaced the throttle body before. This time around the problem seems to be worse. Read on another post that brakes seem to be an issue too..I thought it was just me but they have ... Read More

• 2006 Ford Freestyle

  Written by: dkincaid36 on Jun 12, 2011 7:54:56 PM

  I just went to the NHTSA website and the throttle body for the 2005 thru 2007 Ford Freestyles is under investigation as of May 11, 2011. I also received an email from Stephen McHenry that is the investigator on this case. Maybe soon we will all have some kind of response to this issue. I spent over $700.00 dollars to have mine replaced and got lucky to get the last throttle ... Read More

• Re: Ford Freestyles not under investigation. [bf2136]

  Written by: tdncstillers on Jun 9, 2011 7:26:34 AM

  By chance my wife had an issue just last night. Weather here in NC is 94+ and she was at a local shopping center started car, went to put it in reverse to back out of a parking space and the engine surged and cut off. She says this happened 3 times before she was finally able to get out of the parking lot and then roughly 1/4 mile later at ... Read More

• Re: 52 Complaints [bf2136]

  Written by: emily_in_texas on May 25, 2011 12:44:46 PM

  As of today there have been 495 complaints on the 2006 Ford Freestyle alone, not counting other years

Ford Freestyle Lots of Problems

• Re: 2007 Ford Freestyle Transmission [emmaurer]

  Written by: emily_in_texas on May 25, 2011 12:31:21 PM

  I had the exact same problem, had my 2006 Freestyle in and had the entire transmission replaced because I was told there were metal shavings in it and not even 2 miles down the road the transmission powered down again... I had the throttle body assembly replaced and haven't had a bit of problems out of it since!!! My husband is NOT a mechanic but replaced the part in something like ... Read More

Ford Freestyle Recalls

• Ford Freestyle throttle body may be under investigation soon!

  Written by: chindawga on Apr 27, 2011 11:07:12 PM

  I have a 2006 Ford Freestyle with 63,000 miles and the wrench light went on last week. The car kept decelerating and losing power when I tried to enter onto the freeway. When I floored it, the car would just stutter trying to pick up speed. It's almost like the gears wouldn't switch correctly. I live in SF with lots of hills and the car was stuttering going up and down ... Read More

Ford Freestyle Lots of Problems

• Re: 2007 Ford Freestyle Transmission [stevedebi]

  Written by: emmaurer on Apr 7, 2011 8:28:35 AM

  I am currently having the same problem. I had my car in the shop at $66,000 miles and told them I was having transmission problems, at the same time I found out I also had a throttle body problem....The dealership is trying to say it's one in the same. My RPM's fluctuate greatly and when I try to quickly pickup speed (like to merge with highway traffic) the RPM's go way ... Read More

• Re: 2007 Ford Freestyle Transmission [dhfreeone]

  Written by: stevedebi on Mar 11, 2011 8:10:36 AM

  "Consider Class Action Lawsuit. People have won against Saturn for the same transmission. I am also having the same problem now wiyh only 38,000 miles on my 2006 Ford Freestyle. I will be pursuiing this also. My car is actually at the dealership right now. " I don't think the Saturn transmission is the same as the Ford. So far as I know only Ford (and some European models) used the ... Read More

• Re: 2007 Ford Freestyle Transmission [tnik1]

  Written by: dhfreeone on Mar 10, 2011 7:43:00 PM

  Consider Class Action Lawsuit. People have won against Saturn for the same transmission. I am also having the same problem now wiyh only 38,000 miles on my 2006 Ford Freestyle. I will be pursuiing this also. My car is actually at the dealership right now.

Freestyle Transmission Failure

• Re: Freestyle help! [loveourgolden]

  Written by: rayhiin on Feb 21, 2011 12:08:30 AM

  Our Freestyle (New, 2006 and about 55,000) did the same thing. My wife met a old friend of her's at our dealership (who she doesn't keep in contact with) about what it had been doing. She said she had the same problem with their's. Her husband was looking to sue, but we've never talked to them again so I don't know how that went. At that chance meeting, she said that ... Read More

Ford Freestyle Lots of Problems

• Re: 2006 Freestyle CVT transmission 40,000 miles [beachit]

  Written by: debbiew75 on Oct 27, 2010 8:55:57 AM

  I HAVE A 2007, NEW TRANSMISSION ALSO! AND FORD AGREED TO PAY 1/2! WASN'T THAT NICE OF THEM! I WAS 19 MILES OVER MY ESP!!! AND OF COURSE I HAVE REPLACE THE THROTTLE BODY TWICE NOW! 82,000 WONDERFUL MILES!

• Re: Ditto on the surging/lurching/engine revving! [freestyler05]

  Written by: buckateer on Oct 20, 2010 8:15:48 AM

  I had the same problems with my 2006 Freestyle. I live in Southern Alabama and feel the heat had alot to do with the problems. I ordered an electronic throttle body through my local Ford dealer ($455), received it the next day along with an information sheet on how to replace it, and replaced it in about 15 - 20 minutes. The car has been running great since then. We started ... Read More

Ford Freestyle CVT Transmissions

• TRANS REPLACEMENT CVT

  Written by: dzimmermann on Oct 9, 2010 6:24:30 PM

  Add me to the list 2006 Freestyle 88000 miles Repairs this year 4 years old. Still paying the note New Trans $4300.00 New Air Compressor $1000.00 Throttle Body/Surging $1200.00 Ford could care less. First and last ford product. Going back to Toyota, Honda or Hyundai. Can't wait to get rid of this piece of junk

Ford Freestyle Lots of Problems

• Re: 2006 Freestyle throttle issues [freestyle713]

  Written by: 06freestylemar on Sep 16, 2010 11:36:59 AM

  Everyone: I tried every short cut recommendation, but unfortunately, it came down to replacing the throttle body, TSP sensor and a new top engine motor mount. Service tech believes the engine mount was compromised with the lurching and engine revving that was a direct result from a throttle body issue. Service Tech stated, his dealership has seen this problem countless times and with no sympathy from Michigan. I must note that ... Read More

• 2006 Freestyle throttle issues

  Written by: freestyle713 on Sep 4, 2010 11:42:50 AM

  On a trip from Michigan to Florida on 8/18/2010 my 2006 Freestyle (odometer 60,000) lurched while slowly reversing from a parking space at a Georgia gas station. I thought I must have been parked on a hill so I continued to back up, and the problem happened again. The wrench indicator light came on, which according to my manual, meant we may have had some "bad gasoline" and the light should ... Read More

• Re: 2006 Freestyle CVT transmission 40,000 miles [beachit]

  Written by: trotterdog69 on Aug 27, 2010 11:13:07 PM

  WAS IT A FORD MECHANIC THAT YOU TOOK IT TO AT 7 PM ????? The reason why I asked is because a majority of mechanic's out there are not familar with a lot of the newer vehicles and their codes, and I had a similar problem with another vehicle that was not a FORD, and was informed of this information from the Automotive Repair Bureau. Even the mechanic that I have ... Read More

• 2006 Freestyle CVT transmission 40,000 miles

  Written by: beachit on Aug 27, 2010 11:14:05 AM

  I have a 2006 Freestyle that requires a new transmission. Surged/lunged while stopped at a light in July. I almost hit the car in front of me. Took it immediately to my mechanic. He couldn't get a "error message" nor could he get the car to repeat the surge/lunge. During a trip from Michigan to Virginia on August 12th, after about 8 hours into my trip, the car went haywire (surged ... Read More

Lemon Law and Breach of Warranty

• Lemon Law and Breach of Warranty

  Written by: debbiew75 on Aug 26, 2010 12:49:49 PM

  I have had all the problems that everyone has posted on this blog! Those of you with just the throttle body problem, hold tight.... your transmission is next. Not to mention replacing your back breaks every 30,000 miles! And, all the lights and buttons working when they want to! I am a loyal Ford owner! And I have never had problems like I do with the Freestyle. I have a 2007 ... Read More

Freestyle Transmission Failure

• Re: Ford 2006 Freestyle Transmission Failure [beachit]

  Written by: debbiew75 on Aug 26, 2010 12:36:50 PM

  Don't you love the "customer care" line. And that is exactly what I told the customer care at Ford. And, all they had to say about that is they do not respond to these kinds of blogs or website they are not affiliated with Ford! So, I have paid all the money to fix the car. And then I contacted Alex Simanovsky and Associates that specialize in the "Lemon Law and ... Read More

• Re: Ford 2006 Freestyle Transmission Failure [beachit]

  Written by: momf on Aug 25, 2010 7:21:48 AM

  I don't know how to start a class action suit, but you must report this problem to the National Highway Transportation Safety board. This should be a recall item!

• Ford 2006 Freestyle Transmission Failure

  Written by: beachit on Aug 25, 2010 6:47:04 AM

  I have been I loyal Ford owner. All I have ever owned is Fords Currently, I own a 2006 Ford Freestyle with 40,000 miles on it and the transmission has failed. After numerous conversations with Ford "Customer Care", they have agreed to pay 1/2 of a new transmission to the tune of $3,500 (a new transmission is $7,000). NOT GOOD ENOUGH!. A transmission should not fail at 40,000 miles. I BELIEVE ... Read More

Ford Freestyle Lots of Problems

• Re: More Freestyle Throttle Body Malfunctions [alexapf]

  Written by: jpsuit on Aug 4, 2010 4:51:17 PM

  My wife and I got our 2006 FS Limited in early April. We bought it from our local dealership where we were assured it was a solid vehicle (naturally). It first malfunctioned in on 7-19 when we were out of town at the 80K mile mark. Found the local Ford dealership where we were and got it diagnosed as the throttle body. They reset the fault and we made it home ... Read More

Ford Freestyle Recalls

• UNSAFE CAR

  Written by: repairdaily2 on Jul 30, 2010 4:31:57 PM

  I have a 2006 Ford Freestyle. I purchased it new. I have 107k miles on it. The brakes have been replaced 5 times. The throttle body was replaced at 58K miles. About one month ago the car starting jumping backwards when I put it in reverse with my foot on the brake. My dealer Billy Howell Cumming Ga said they never heard of such a thing. Now it is jumping forward ... Read More

Ford Freestyle Lots of Problems

• Re: Ford Freestyle Throttle Body [kieracm]

  Written by: abessenger on Jul 13, 2010 12:35:10 PM

  My Ford Freestyle is a 2006 and I bought it used form a Toyota place last October. It had 72,000 miles on it.I bought a warranty but the one offered to me does not cover the throttle body unlike the one offered if the vehicle is used but has less than 70,000 miles on it. I was told by Ford that I ought to get the number and call and complain ... Read More

• Please HELP!!!! throtle body

  Written by: alexapf on Jul 8, 2010 10:28:01 PM

  I have a 2007 Ford Freestyle with a throttle body that needs to be replaced. The 3/36 warranty expired in March 2010. My vehicle has had many issues in the past that were covered by the 3/36 warranty. I bought the ESP Elite Plus, paid $1998 and now I am being told that because the throttle body is part of the emissions it is not covered. To make matter worse I ... Read More

Freestyle Transmission Failure

• I've hit 90K

  Written by: momf on Jul 8, 2010 2:15:05 PM

  My 2006 Freestyle just hit 90K miles, and alas, the transmission is failing! The car would lurch when I put it in gear, even with my foot on the brake. Three days ago, it happened every time I put the car in gear. Then, both check engine and wrench indicator light went on. Car would not go over 25,even though RPM high. I urge all of you who have this problem ... Read More

• Re: Freestyle Transmission Failure [bohemia1]

  Written by: dominicano51 on May 11, 2010 9:07:41 PM

  Hi, I have a 2006 Frestyle FWD with 110200 miles. i purchased the vehicle used and it develop a loud noise on the trans. I took the vehicle to ford and they dignosed to be a main bearing or imput shaft but that it would take complete dissasmble of the trans to complete(about 900 dollars). for a soft rebuilt with no hard parts 2800.00 dollars and for a remanufactured one 5600 ... Read More

Ford Freestyle CVT Transmissions

• Re: Ford CVT Transmission [zipper4]

  Written by: stevedebi on Apr 19, 2010 3:36:57 PM

  "I also have a 2006 freestyle and my trans went out at 64000 miles ,4000 miles after extended warranaty ran out. I have seen all the posts and i agree ford should take care of this problem.Then 2 weeks after mine went out my mother-inlaws neighbors went out at 59000 miles.There must be a problem since Ford stopped putting in cvt trans in there 07 models. I'm in for a class ... Read More

• Ford CVT Transmission

  Written by: zipper4 on Apr 19, 2010 3:15:37 PM

  I also have a 2006 freestyle and my trans went out at 64000 miles ,4000 miles after extended warranaty ran out. I have seen all the posts and i agree ford should take care of this problem.Then 2 weeks after mine went out my mother-inlaws neighbors went out at 59000 miles.There must be a problem since Ford stopped putting in cvt trans in there 07 models. I'm in for a class ... Read More

Freestyle Transmission Failure

• Re: Class Action Law Suit [rusty60]

  Written by: precastpat on Mar 26, 2010 4:03:50 PM

  Rusty60, I am interested to know if you have discovered any pending legal action. It is obvious to me from reading a slew of posts on several websites and from the fact that Ford discontinued the use of this transmission, that there is an inherent problem. Our 2006 Freestyle started acting up last fall. The wrench light would come on and the rpms would shoot up (I was told by a ... Read More

Ford Freestyle Lots of Problems

• Re: 2006 freestyle power loss [tbertram]

  Written by: vernbass on Mar 22, 2010 9:08:39 PM

  sorry to be so delayed in responding to your post. i nolonger check this board as i traded my freestyle (unable to be driven safely) back into the dealer toward a new ford edge. this seemed like the only possible way to recoup some of the repair money that didn't solve the problem. i like the dealer and salesman i've bought from for several years. the service department had been excellent ... Read More

Ford Freestyle CVT Transmissions

• Re: 06 FORD FREESTYLE [icedragon]

  Written by: stevedebi on Mar 19, 2010 8:33:58 AM

  "The trans problem is the 3 shafts in the trans. Also have the same problem and was told they are 800.00 a piece and have to be ordered. Ford knew about this problem and thinks it is a joke. Everyone should get together and file a class action law suit against ford. " I'm am truly sorry for those reporting in this Forum that their transmissions failed, but I don't think ... Read More

Ford Freestyle Maintenance and Repair

• Re: CVT [sinder]

  Written by: stevedebi on Jan 7, 2010 3:03:59 PM

  "You may be surprized to learn that many of us are STILL paying on our Freestyles. We are NOT particulary thrilled to have to walk into any deal completely upside down! FORD has the market cornered with the CVT's in the Freestyles. There is a right and a wrong in life....and people ought to know the difference. Now, I'm not trying to be rude, but what difference does it possibly make, ... Read More

Ford Freestyle CVT Transmissions

• CVT Christmas gift

  Written by: notfreestyle on Jan 4, 2010 1:31:19 PM

  My 2006 Freestyle died the day after Christmas as well. 72K miles. Same issue as above, running fine then all of a sudden their was nothing when the accelerator was to the floor. It's currently in the Ford shop after I could not find anyone else to touch it. $5700 later I am sure it will be fine. I have not been told there would be a parts issue at this ... Read More

• Re: CALLING ALL CVT ISSUES... [nutabug]

  Written by: sinder on Dec 23, 2009 11:20:35 AM

  I'm with you on this one nutabug, she said as her 2006 Freestyle sits in the shop waiting for a rebuilt transmission. (Naturally-NOBODY in the transmission business will touch the one IN the vehicle. Talk about "what if" ? I was almost in what would have been a BRUTAL accident. My Freestyle just stopped moving foward as I was crossing a very busy intersection. Pressed the accelerator to the floor ??? ... Read More

Ford Freestyle Lots of Problems

• 2006 freestyle power loss

  Written by: vernbass on Nov 4, 2009 9:21:34 PM

  seems like i have a lot of company with 2006 freestyle power loss problems. mine began with one occurrence in highway traffic this past spring. engine would race but no power to drive train. wrench light went on. i nursed the car to a friend's house where i turned ignition off and let car sit for a couple of hours. upon re-starting, everything was fine. i called dealer the next morning ... Read More

• keeping customers

  Written by: jeanie4 on Oct 30, 2009 7:28:09 PM

  I dropped out of this message board for a while because the whole issue of Ford's poor service was making me crazy. Reading about others' misery was only reinforcing my own. My husband and I were fortunate to be able to trade my nonfunctional 2006 Freestyle and his wornout Ford 350 diesel truck circa 1992 for a new Toyota Tundra and a new Hundyai (sp?) Genesis. I have nothing but disgust ... Read More

• Re: Throttle Control- Please HELP!!!! [davkat1]

  Written by: blsdmomof2 on Oct 21, 2009 9:18:44 PM

  I have posted MANY MANY complaints about my 2006 Ford Freestyle. Same thing Throttle body control. Parts not going to be available until Jan or Feb. 2010 if we are lucky, Which is so crazy they dont have a manufacture to make this part. What I've been researching is that the manufacture that made this part went bankrupt. SO Ford needs to find another manufacture then test the part. YADA YADA ... Read More

• Re: 2006 Freestyle lots of problems [leo44]

  Written by: jrmust on Sep 18, 2008 8:23:43 AM

  My mass air flow sensor was completely changed. Did not fix the problem. Back at dealer awaiting a technician from Ford.

• Lemon Laws invoked?...Re: 2006 Freestyle lots of problems [jrmust]

  Written by: coldcranker on Sep 16, 2008 9:37:34 AM

  At a certain point, I'd think you could invoke the Lemon Laws in your state (assuming U.S.A; don't know about other places). They vary by state. With the Lemon Laws, Ford buys your vehicle at the retail used car price. After replacing a bunch of sensors and parts over much time, I would think you could do that. If you have any luck with Lemon Laws, then let me know. Google ... Read More

• Re: EGR?? [dimattei5]

  Written by: blsdmomof2 on Oct 6, 2009 8:22:20 PM

  What with Ford. I have a 2006 Ford freestyle in the shop now for 35 days. It started to stall and the engine light came on. Took it in and now they are giving me the run around they part is in back order may not be ready until mid to late Oct. I can say why this will be my last Ford I buy. between my husband and I we've ... Read More

Is there a Cabin Filter for Ford Freestyle?

• Is there a Cabin Filter for Ford Freestyle?

  Written by: timothywwc on Sep 30, 2009 12:32:03 PM

  Does anyone know where is the cabin filter for the 2006 Ford Freestyle SE? I can't seem to find it. Thanks, Timothy

Ford Freestyle Lots of Problems

• 2006 Freestyle lots of problems

  Written by: jrmust on Sep 10, 2008 12:53:35 PM

  The latest fix was a mass air flow sensor. The dealer had the car over 30 days and I had it back 8 days and it was cutting off again. It's been back at the dealer now for over a week. We all know there is a problem, but no-one seems to know what is causing it or how to fix it. The Ford tech reps have been called to help ... Read More

• Re: Follow Up on 2006 Freestyle Throttle Body [oldschool77]

  Written by: jrmust on Aug 15, 2008 5:34:41 AM

  Don't want to be the bearer of bad news, but the throttle body sensor did not fix my issue with the stalling and cutting off. It's incredibly dangerous to drive. I have 3 children and am not at all comfortable going anywhere. The dealer has now had my car since July 19th. They cannot find the problem. They have driven the car and finally experienced the same issues I've had since ... Read More

Ford Freestyle CVT Transmissions

• Megatronic Valve Body - CVT

  Written by: dave_o on Sep 14, 2009 10:45:46 AM

  Just some additional fuel to the fire... We're three payments away from being out of car debt on a 2006 Freestyle. It is almost four years old with 59,000 miles. We have gotten the "idiot" wrench and check engine lights to come on. This has happened not more than ten times. The warning lights go away once the car is turned off, which made it difficult to follow up on. The ... Read More

Ford Freestyle Lots of Problems

• Re: 2006 Freestyle lots of problems [coldcranker]

  Written by: jrmust on Sep 4, 2009 5:32:03 PM

  back on the airwaves again.... The same stalling issues continued to plague the Freestyle in December and once the weather warmed in 2009. Took back to the dealership in July and got it back Sept 4. The mechanic at the dealership has 2 years invested in this and we think it's been solved. During early 2009, we disabled the evap system and I drove the car for 3 months with no ... Read More

Ford Freestyle Real World MPG

• Gas Mileage

  Written by: focusowner2 on Aug 18, 2009 11:07:03 PM

  We have had our 2006 Ford Freestyle for about a year and a half. City mileage is around 14 mpg while highway is 29-30. I've actually driven straight highway between fillups and achieved 30 mpg on flat land. With our combination of driving, normal is 19-21 mpg which isn't bad for a 2 ton vehicle. Pickup trucks that size are lucky to get 16 highway. I find light acceleration inefficient in ... Read More

All Ford Freestyle Owners

• All Ford Freestyle Owners

  Written by: megstwin on Aug 14, 2009 7:13:43 AM

  We have a 2006 Ford freestyle. It currently is at the dealers because at 60,000 miles it has these problems: Dead power steering pump Bad throttle body bad egr valve From what I have been reading the throttle body issue is prevalent in these cars. Because of this I phoned the NHTSA to file a complaint about the safety problem. I have been scared more then once when my car lurched ... Read More

Ford Freestyle CVT Transmissions

• Re: Need new transmission at 23k miles [sully320]

  Written by: coldcranker on Jul 17, 2009 1:01:16 PM

  The warranty booklet for a particular model year says it all. I did hear that '07 model years got a longer powertrain warranty, if memory serves me, something Ford did to assuage fears of CVT risk from buyers. My '05 only had a 3-year one, but don't know about '06 models that mike_nyc has. Warranty booklets for model years 2005-2006-2007 Freestyles are available at: Warranty Booklets in PDF downloadable format -- ... Read More

Ford Freestyle Maintenance and Repair

• Re: A couple of issues with our 2006 [sycamoreken]

  Written by: coldcranker on Jul 16, 2009 5:26:02 PM

  There are occasional problems with the "throttle-by-wire" system on the Freestyle reported by some owners. That might be what you are seeing. Your foot on the accel pedal actually sends an electrical (not mechanical) signal to the engine. The accel pedal is directly connected to an integral transducer, and that might be the part that is going awry here. Also, the engine itself must receive the electrical signal via a sensor ... Read More

Ford Freestyle CVT Transmissions

• Transmission problems

  Written by: kid532 on Jun 22, 2009 3:44:25 PM

  I am having problems with the tranny in my 2006 Freestyle. Did not realize my 3yr-36000 ran out January 2009. March 2009 started hearing a strange noise in the transmission. usually when idling sometime, shift into gear and drive...no noise. took it into the dealership and realized that the warranty had expired. At 34,000 miles they told me that the problem was my transmission, something about the pump going out and ... Read More

Freestyle Transmission Failure

• Freestyle trouble

  Written by: rutho on Mar 31, 2009 10:13:56 PM

  I bought my Freestyle new in Dec 2006. After having it a couple months while on a trip to San Diego when I went to pull out into traffic I lost all power, the engine didn't die but it would go down to an idle, I costed to the side put the car in park and then pulled back out into traffic no problem, this happened 2 times in that weekend. ... Read More

Freestyle Illuminated Entrance - Help

• Re: Illuminated Entrance - help [polo3]

  Written by: stevedebi on Mar 15, 2009 4:47:07 PM

  "I have a 2005 Ford Freestyle SEL. My headlights and tail lights used turn on when door was unlocked with the FOB at night. that feature misteriously went away after I deactivated the auto lock. I tried to get it back by reactivating aoto lock, but no dice. Ford dealer, said that is NOT a feature on this vehicle, and lights ONLY go on when key is in ignition. Does anyone ... Read More

Ford Freestyle Maintenance and Repair

• Re: 06 Freestyle hard starting [dukhook]

  Written by: coldcranker on Mar 7, 2009 1:39:24 PM

  dukhook, The dealership service dept. should be told about TSB 06-20-7 by number so they can look it up, as it solves the problem: TSB 06-20-7 10/16/06 LONG CRANKING TIME OR NO START ON INITIAL START ATTEMPT - VEHICLES BUILT ON OR BEFORE 6/6/2006 FORD: 2005-2007 Five Hundred, Freestyle MERCURY: 2005-2007 Montego ISSUE Some 2005-2007 Five Hundred, Freestyle, and Montego vehicles built on or before 6/6/2006 may exhibit a long cranking ... Read More

Ford Freestyle Rear Brakes

• Re: Is program over? [01taurussel]

  Written by: coldcranker on Feb 11, 2009 3:54:52 PM

  Copy of Ford recall letter for reference: EXTENDED COVERAGE PROGRAM 07N10 Certain 2005 through 2007 FWD & AWD Ford Five Hundred, Freestyle & Mercury Montego Vehicles - Rear Brake Wear --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Frank M. Ligon Director Service Engineering Operations Ford Customer Service Division Ford Motor Company P.O. Box 1904 Dearborn, Michigan 48121 July 3, 2007 TO: All U.S. Ford and Lincoln Mercury Dealers SUBJECT: Customer Satisfaction Program 07N10 Certain 2005 through 2007 ... Read More

Ford Freestyle Maintenance and Repair

• ford freestyle rear brakes

  Written by: romie5123 on Feb 9, 2009 4:23:39 PM

  I also today took our 2006 ford freestyle in because of rear brake issues. The freestyle needs pads & rotors. (and a caliper on the right side.) $500.00 dollars. There is only 31,000 miles on the car. I am not happy to say the least. There seems to be a problem from what the other posts suggests. Any solutions???

Ford Freestyle CVT Transmissions

• Freestyle Transmission

  Written by: loveourgolden on Dec 5, 2008 6:21:50 AM

  Bought a 2006 Freestle SEL new from local dealership. No major issues except brake recall. We hit 25,000 miles and one day we started the car and the wrench, engine light, and traction control (car swerving light) all came on and the car road really rough. Got home, shut it off and the next time it was fine. Two days later it did the same thing except it started jumping forward ... Read More

Freestyle Transmission Failure

• Freestyle help!

  Written by: loveourgolden on Dec 5, 2008 5:52:00 AM

  Bought a 2006 Freestle SEL new from local dealership. No major issues except brake recall. We hit 25,000 miles and one day we started the car and the wrench, engine light, and traction control (car swerving light) all came on and the car road really rough. Got home, shut it off and the next time it was fine. Two days later it did the same thing except it started jumping forward ... Read More

Ford Freestyle CVT Transmissions

• Re: 2006 Limited AWD [vrm]

  Written by: coldcranker on Dec 3, 2008 3:21:54 PM

  Responding to vrm's post immediately above: I think thats a great summary. I did think the 60,000 mile CVT (filter + fluid) service is $300, though. I bought the FT-178 part number filter myself from rockauto.com for about $40, and the special unique fluid for the CVT you can only get from a Ford dealer for about $100 in fluid alone. Then its about 2 hours labor, which puts the total ... Read More

• Re: 2006 Limited AWD [vrm]

  Written by: coldcranker on Dec 1, 2008 8:48:16 AM

  In response to vrm's message above: I don't know if Ford changed much if anything in the ZF-designed CVT transmission during its 3-year Freestyle run. The '08 TaurusX uses a 6-speed transmission jointly developed with General Motors. GM is known for good transmissions, and I've heard good things about the 6-speed. The data is too new to really get a good reading yet (not enough survey responses yet). That 6-speed is ... Read More

• 2006 Update

  Written by: drewmimi on Oct 7, 2008 3:35:22 AM

  My freestyle went in for the 4th time. The first time the codes didn't jive with the problem of the car not moving. The second time the tranny was worked on and a seal was shredded. The third time the torque converter was rebuilt. The last time, the tranny was completely rebuilt under Ford's blessing. The dealer had the car for 3 weeks, because Ford wanted the dealer to try and ... Read More

Ford Freestyle Tires

• need some all-season tires that are good in snow

  Written by: davexpert on Dec 23, 2007 10:04:27 AM

  I have a 2006 FWD SEL and about 30K miles on my original Conts. Live in St. Louis, MO - so snow comes about 5 times a year and we had a major storm last weekend... in the snow storm, I renamed our Freestyle the Ford Futile because of it's inability to get up a relatively minor hill in the snow. I'm hoping the tires are to blame and now am ... Read More

Ford Freestyle Rear Brakes

• rear brake pads

  Written by: lhancock on Aug 25, 2008 1:04:59 PM

  I have a freestyle 2006 and have put about 30k in a year, I received a recall letter last sept. on a recall on the brakes ive had them checked everytime i get an oil change at 6000 mi. ive never been told anything was wrong with the pads or rotors. I have always asked for the brake check each time i rotate at oil changes this last one they said ... Read More

Ford Freestyle Lots of Problems

• Re: Follow Up on 2006 Freestyle Throttle Body [sdennis111]

  Written by: oldschool77 on Aug 14, 2008 9:20:42 AM

  I also have had problems....I was told I needed a new throttle body and that the part is on national backorder and would not be in for a month to two months. The first time I took it in to the dealer they told me the throttle body needed to be replaced but since it was on backorder they told me to come and pick it up and that it should ... Read More

Ford Freestyle CVT Transmissions

• Re: WHO THE HECK changed the name of this forum? [steve_]

  Written by: drewmimi on Jul 16, 2008 8:50:10 PM

  I have a 2006 Freestyle AWD. Waiting for a plane, with engine idling, drove away at slow speed. Stopped for traffic and the yellow wrench light comes on and the car won't move. Put it in park, shut off the engine, restarted, won't move. Shifted through low to reverse to drive, the car moves slowly. Shut off again and loaded passengers. Parked for the night. Next morning, no wrench light, car ... Read More

New to the Freestyle - How do I?

• Third Row Seat Question - 2006 Ford Freestyle

  Written by: chris01945 on Jun 30, 2008 7:47:17 AM

  Anyone know the easiest way to entirely remove the third 3rd row seat? It appears that the mounting brackets are behind the plastic interior trim. I don't want to destroy the trim, just remove the third row seat to maximize my storage room for transporting my daughter's rock band gear.

2005 Ford Freestyle Low Oil Pressure Problem

• Re: 2005 Ford Freestyle Low Oil Pressure Problem [rhondak]

  Written by: coldcranker on Jun 20, 2008 2:48:11 PM

  (It has nothing to do with synthetic oil.) The answer is in TSB 06-20-7, something that other people on these forums have encountered. Take the info below to your Ford dealer. Note, if your original 3-year, 36,000 mile warranty is over, then this can be fixed for free under the EPA Emissions Warranty. Ask the Ford dealer about that warranty, and if they still want to charge you, then contact the ... Read More

Ford Freestyle Maintenance and Repair

• Re: 05 freestyle stalling [baethke]

  Written by: jrmust on Jun 13, 2008 10:39:34 AM

  I've been having identical problems. You are describing my 2006 Ford Freestyle perfectly. Mine started at 28,000 miles. (when I bought it) Same issues randomly stalling at any speed or in park. No bad idle or chugging. Dealer has had on and off for the last 18 months and can't find anything. The instrument cluster has been changed and a new PCM but has not fixed the issue. They cannot get ... Read More

Ford Freestyle Rear Brakes

• Re: Better pad solution for rear brakes? [jdaddy]

  Written by: gi_mech on May 15, 2008 1:13:45 PM

  I have a 2006 Freestyle FWD. Brake pads et al were replaced by dealer (no charge) last year at 27,000 miles. I was told they were the new, better, pads. Now at 40,000 the pads are completely worn out again! The new, better pads didn't make any difference. :( I'm hoping the dealer will be gracious again. It is a great vehicle, but I'm very dissappointed that Ford isn't correcting this ... Read More

• Re: Better pad solution for rear brakes? [fordwrench]

  Written by: gi_mech on May 14, 2008 7:24:52 PM

  My rear brakes are dragging (Freestyle 2006) for the second time in two years. Can anyone tell me where I can get a copy of the Ford letter regarding the rear brakes?

Extended Warranty deals

• Re: Extended Warranty deals [saabturboid]

  Written by: passat_2002 on Apr 21, 2008 6:59:26 AM

  If memory serves.. I believe that Ford went to a 5 yr/60k powertrain warranty on all '07 Freestyles in August 2006. It was made retroactive to all '07s that had already been sold.. and was also applied to all unsold '06 models still on lots at that time.

Ford Freestyle Rear Brakes

• Re: another set of rear brakes [barnstormer64]

  Written by: jshalasz on Apr 15, 2008 8:15:56 PM

  I have a 2006 Freestyle and I received a letter from Ford telling me to touch base with my dealer to have my rear breaks looked at; they looked at it and scheduled me for replacement breaks. They replaced all the break hardware in the rear. No issues. Side note, at 45,000 miles, one of the most trouble free vehicle I've owned. :)

• Re: Freestyle Rear Brake Problems [bobw3]

  Written by: gi_mech on Apr 6, 2008 3:42:34 PM

  How can anyone say this is "your problem" when so many drivers are replacing rear brake pads every year??? I got my 2006 FS pads/rotors/calipers replaced last year at 27K and was just told this week that they are "dangerously" worn again! I find this inexcusable on the part of Ford. The problem, not the symptom, should be corrected. I did not buy this car "at my own risk."

• Brake Issue 2006 Freestyle

  Written by: kam4 on Apr 1, 2008 11:41:51 AM

  I have read through manay of the posts here and while some do not see this as an issue, most agree otherwise. What my question relates to is what exactly did Ford do by just replacing the defective parts? My car was purchased new with 8,000+ miles on it- dealer demo. Before the first year was even close to being up- my car made the worst grinding noises and I took ... Read More

Ford Freestyle - Taurus X

• Re: Territory has similar styling [humblecoder]

  Written by: richfig23 on Mar 3, 2008 7:53:30 AM

  Hey Everyone. I own a Black 2006 Limited AWD (w Navigation and rear entertainment system) with 7 passenger seating and prefer this configuration to the 6 passenger with 2nd row buckets just because it gives me more options. I don't really need 7 passenger seating all the time, but it did come in handy a couple of times so far. And you can sit 3 people in the 2nd row (which ... Read More

Ford Freestyle Rear Brakes

• Freestyle Rear Brake Problems

  Written by: sbogart on Feb 8, 2008 2:11:06 PM

  I have a 2006 Ford Freestyle purchased new in April of 2006. This is my wives vehicle and I rarely drive it. On Jan 19 2007 the vehicle registered just over 11,000 miles. I drove the car and observed a loud grinding sound. I then stopped the car and inspected the rear rotors. There were deep scratches and grooves in both rear rotors. The car was immediately taken to the dealership. ... Read More

Ford Freestyle Lots of Problems

• Re: What to do!!! [mlarose]

  Written by: tim156 on Dec 19, 2007 6:06:17 PM

  There is a TSB for front tire wear. See below from the NHTSA web site. Service Bulletins Summary Make: FORD Model: FREESTYLE Year: 2006 Service Bulletin Number: 06154 NHTSA Item Number: 10021049 Summary Description: PREMATURE SHOULDER (TOE) WEAR ON INSIDE EDGE OF THE FRONT TIRES. *KB

• What to do!!!

  Written by: mlarose on Dec 19, 2007 4:30:25 PM

  Today I took my 2006 Freestyle to the local Ford garage to have a routine oil change and get it inspected. (My brother happens to be a Tech at this garage.) The oil change went well but my car failed the inspection due to me two front tires being bald (on the outside of the tire) and my front end in desperate need of an alignment. I've never driven my car ... Read More

Ford Freestyle Maintenance and Repair

• Re: Ford Freestyle Owners: Problems & Solutions [KarenS]

  Written by: scakat on Dec 17, 2007 11:10:13 AM

  Hi Karen, I have a 2006 Ford Freestyle with 22K miles. It has been trouble free until this morning. I put it in the garage last night, and this morning it would turn over, but not fire. The only unusual thing I can think of is that before I started it last night to put it in the garage, I used the key to open it manually (habit from my older ... Read More

Ford Freestyle - Taurus X

• I'm a newbie to the freebie forum, please be gentle

  Written by: tpmstl56 on Nov 17, 2007 6:17:10 PM

  2006 SEL, leather, reverse sensing system, 16,700 miles, purchased new in May 2006. My wife thinks our Freestyle is “sporty”. While I wouldn’t go that far, it is a very competent vehicle. It handles very well in normal driving conditions around the city and on the Interstate, as well as on the twisty and hilly state highways and side roads we travel on our 50 to 100 mile jaunts to wine ... Read More

• 2006 Freestyle SE AWD owner

  Written by: hoodoo on Sep 29, 2007 3:05:21 PM

  Bought this car certified used with 10k miles from Ford dealer in Sept 2006, it was about 10 months old; has about 26k miles now; needing new tires for winter; Conti tires are so-so; we really like it a lot having 2 kids, wife, hubby with room to spare usually; the engine and CVT don't seem to be any big deal; handles well, very smooth on hwy, takes bumps well, very ... Read More

New to the Freestyle - How do I?

• Re: New to the Freestyle - How do I? [jwgasner]

  Written by: jwgasner on Aug 19, 2007 9:33:39 PM

  So I discovered this link: http://www.gemsen.com/Ford/Pdf/Fall_Asleep_door_lock_tip_2006_Ford.pdf It looks like Ford started putting in the auto-unlock feature in vehicles in 06. The Perimeter lighting and the auto-lock ones work on my 07 Freestyle, but the auto-unlock one doesn't honk so I'm assuming it just isn't there. Not exactly sure what the lock inhibit is so I never tried that.

Ford Freestyle - Taurus X

• Re: Freestyle = Taurus X? Not. [geffen]

  Written by: freealfas on Jul 30, 2007 11:09:37 AM

  yet another reason to buy a FS/T-reX FS rated one of best CUV's for rear crash testing...BTW edited down for post full link here //www.msnbc.msn.com/id/19569300/ "The test results released Tuesday found several SUVs had improved protections against whiplash injuries but gave poor marks to vehicles made by several leading automakers, including BMW AG, DaimlerChrysler AG, Ford Motor Co., General Motors Corp., Nissan Motor Co. and Toyota Motor Corp. The Insurance Institute ... Read More

Ford Freestyle Rear Brakes

• FYI - brakes

  Written by: pnewby on Jul 5, 2007 6:11:14 AM

  EXTENDED COVERAGE PROGRAM 07N10 Certain 2005 through 2007 FWD & AWD Ford Five Hundred, Freestyle & Mercury Montego Vehicles - Rear Brake Wear -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Frank M. Ligon Director Service Engineering Operations Ford Customer Service Division Ford Motor Company P.O. Box 1904 Dearborn, Michigan 48121 July 3, 2007 TO: All U.S. Ford and Lincoln Mercury Dealers SUBJECT: Customer Satisfaction Program 07N10 Certain 2005 through 2007 FWD & AWD Ford Five Hundred, Freestyle ... Read More

Ford Freestyle Maintenance and Repair

• FYI - brakes

  Written by: pnewby on Jul 5, 2007 6:10:23 AM

  EXTENDED COVERAGE PROGRAM 07N10 Certain 2005 through 2007 FWD & AWD Ford Five Hundred, Freestyle & Mercury Montego Vehicles - Rear Brake Wear -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Frank M. Ligon Director Service Engineering Operations Ford Customer Service Division Ford Motor Company P.O. Box 1904 Dearborn, Michigan 48121 July 3, 2007 TO: All U.S. Ford and Lincoln Mercury Dealers SUBJECT: Customer Satisfaction Program 07N10 Certain 2005 through 2007 FWD & AWD Ford Five Hundred, Freestyle ... Read More

Ford Freestyle - Taurus X

• FYI- brake replacement.

  Written by: pnewby on Jul 5, 2007 6:08:30 AM

  EXTENDED COVERAGE PROGRAM 07N10 Certain 2005 through 2007 FWD & AWD Ford Five Hundred, Freestyle & Mercury Montego Vehicles - Rear Brake Wear -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Frank M. Ligon Director Service Engineering Operations Ford Customer Service Division Ford Motor Company P.O. Box 1904 Dearborn, Michigan 48121 July 3, 2007 TO: All U.S. Ford and Lincoln Mercury Dealers SUBJECT: Customer Satisfaction Program 07N10 Certain 2005 through 2007 FWD & AWD Ford Five Hundred, Freestyle ... Read More

Ford Freestyle Rear Brakes

• Re: Rear Brake Problems??? 2006 Freestyle

  Written by: shep10 on Jun 22, 2007 12:57:05 PM

  2006 Freestyle SEL - 33,726 km on it - combo highway and city driving. Rear brakes were squealing - took it into Ford dealership - and they said that I really should have brought it in at 20,000 km to have their $199 brake inspection package. I was a bit perturbed at this cause in my 20 years of driving Chrysler, Ford, Honda, Nissan and Mazda never had brake inspection pkg ... Read More

• Re: Rear Brake Problems??? [summewe]

  Written by: joe5636 on Jun 8, 2007 11:40:22 AM

  This week we took our 2006 Freestyle into the dealer for an oil change. They said the rear brakes were almost gone. The car has >19,000 miles on it. When I asked how that could be he indicated that it was how we were driving. Later that day I discovered that a TSB had been issued by the NHTSA Office of Defect Investigation. Our dealer won't pay for it, and the ... Read More