2006 Ford Freestyle Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2006 Ford Freestyle, and owners have filed 1,300 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2006 Ford Freestyle
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Latch (latches/locks/linkages)
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,…
Remedy: 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…
1,300 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2006 Ford Freestyle have filed 1,300 complaints with NHTSA; 42 describe a crash and 10 describe a fire. Reports cite 18 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 78,666 miles. Complaints peaked in 2011 with 466 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 12, 2026 · Electrical system
“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”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 11, 2025 · Power train
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2006 Ford Freestyle (Freestyle AWD, Freestyle FWD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 19–20 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 17–18 / 22–25 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| Engine | 6 cyl, 3 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (variable gear ratios) |
Compare Ford Freestyle model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Ford Freestyle model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 Ford Freestyle | 0 | 1 |
| 2004 Ford Freestyle | 0 | 12 |
| 2005 Ford Freestyle | 2 | 1,459 |
| 2006 Ford Freestyle | 1 | 1,300 |
| 2007 Ford Freestyle | 0 | 893 |
Checking a specific 2006 Ford Freestyle
How do I know if my 2006 Ford Freestyle has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2006 Ford Freestyle; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Ford dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 06V383000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Ford models
- F-15037,961 complaints
- Explorer34,566 complaints
- Escape27,430 complaints
- Fusion22,405 complaints
- Focus22,096 complaints
- Taurus18,159 complaints
- Windstar14,158 complaints
- Edge14,065 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.