2005 FORD FREESTYLE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

2,017

Owner Complaints

53 Crashes 5 Fires

2

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

11

Service Bulletins

1

Investigation

Overview of the 2005 FORD FREESTYLE

The 2005 FORD FREESTYLE has received a total of 2,017 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING. 11 technical service bulletins have been issued by Ford Motor Company for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Vehicle Speed Control (587 complaints), Power Train (323 complaints), and Electrical System (123 complaints).

Recalls for the 2005 FORD FREESTYLE

NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2005 FORD FREESTYLE, potentially affecting up to 262,743 vehicles.

Recall 06V383000 — LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

| 139,537 vehicles affected

Defect: 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, SOUTH DAKOTA, UTAH, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, AND WYOMING. THE SIDE DOOR LATCH MECHANISMS MAY EXPERIENCE WATER INTRUSION ALLOWING THE...

Consequence: AS A RESULT, THE DOOR LATCH PAWL MAY NOT RETURN TO THE LATCH POSITION WHEN THE DOOR IS CLOSED, AND THE DOOR COULD OPEN WHILE THE VEHICLE IS MOVING.

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 CHARGE. THE...

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Recall 05V515000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING

| 123,206 vehicles affected

Defect: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE STRAPS THAT SECURE THE FUEL TANK TO THE VEHICLE BODY MAY BREAK, CAUSING THE FUEL TANK AND FUEL TANK HEAT SHIELD TO DROP ON THE DRIVESHAFT (ALL WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLES) OR EXHAUST SYSTEM (FRONT WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLES).

Consequence: IF THIS HAPPENS, DRIVERS MAY NOTICE A NOISE OR A FUEL LEAK. A FUEL LEAK IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE BOTH FUEL TANK STRAPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 1, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.

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Owner Complaints for the 2005 FORD FREESTYLE

2,017 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 FORD FREESTYLE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 587 16 Crashes 5 Injuries
Power Train
Complaints: 323 5 Crashes 1 Fire 2 Injuries
Electrical System
Complaints: 123 2 Crashes
Engine
Complaints: 120 4 Crashes 1 Fire 1 Injury
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 119 3 Crashes
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 91 1 Crash 1 Fire
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 82
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 72 4 Crashes
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 44
Fuelpropulsion System
Complaints: 40
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 37 2 Crashes 1 Injury
Structurebody
Complaints: 37 5 Crashes 3 Injuries
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
Complaints: 25
Latcheslockslinkages
Complaints: 23
Steering
Complaints: 21 2 Crashes 1 Fire 1 Injury
Service Brakes
Complaints: 17 1 Crash
Electronic Stability Control Esc
Complaints: 16 1 Crash 2 Injuries
Fuel System Other
Complaints: 16
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
Complaints: 16
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
Complaints: 16
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
Complaints: 15
Structure
Complaints: 15
Exterior Lighting
Complaints: 13
Tires
Complaints: 11 1 Crash
Seats
Complaints: 8
Suspension
Complaints: 8 1 Crash
Traction Control System
Complaints: 8
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 7
Equipment
Complaints: 6
Seat Belts
Complaints: 6
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
Complaints: 5
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
Complaints: 5
Visibilitywindshield
Complaints: 5
Air Bags
Complaints: 4 2 Crashes 1 Injury
Power Trainmanual Transmission
Complaints: 4
Structurebodydoor
Complaints: 4 1 Injury
Suspensionrear
Complaints: 4
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
Complaints: 3
Service Brakes Electric
Complaints: 3
Structureframe And Members
Complaints: 3
Wheels
Complaints: 3 1 Crash
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 3 Injuries
Back Over Preventionwarningsexternalpedestrian Alert
Complaints: 2
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
Complaints: 2 1 Fire
Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System
Complaints: 2
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
Complaints: 2
Tirestreadbelt
Complaints: 2
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
Complaints: 2
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Back Over Prevention Warnings
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemhorn
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemstarter Assembly
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiring Rear Compartmenttrunk
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
Complaints: 1
Equipment Adaptivemobility
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingback Up Lights
Complaints: 1
Forward Collision Avoidance Adaptive Cruise Control
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblymounting
Complaints: 1
Interior Lighting
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
Complaints: 1
Power Traindriveline
Complaints: 1
Seatsmidrear Assembly
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipwheel Speed Sensortone Ring
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumshoeslinings
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages
Complaints: 1
Structurebodybumpers
Complaints: 1
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgate
Complaints: 1
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatesupport Devicestrut
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontspringscoil Springs
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar
Complaints: 1
Tirestemporaryemergency Spare Tire
Complaints: 1
Visibility
Complaints: 1
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
Complaints: 1
Visibilityglass Siderear
Complaints: 1
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywiper
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#11704107 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | | N/A miles
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)
#11704107 | STRUCTURE:BODY | | N/A miles
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)
#11696759 | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | | 97,000 miles
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.
#11637411 | STRUCTURE:BODY | | N/A miles
PASSANGER DOOR LATCH- DOOR OPENED WHILE DRIVING, WILL NOT STAY CLOSED CHECKED SAID RECALL WAS REPAIRED IN 2006, LATCH IN NOT CLOSING
#11629170 | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | | 150,000 miles
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 NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was 150,000.

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Safety Rating for the 2005 FORD FREESTYLE

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2005 FORD FREESTYLE in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2005 FORD FREESTYLE

Ford Motor Company has issued 11 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2005 FORD FREESTYLE. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

0710 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

FORD MERCURY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. CERTAIN 2005 THROUGH 2007 FWD AND AWD FORD FIVE HUNDRED, FREESTYLE AND MERCURY MONTEGO VEHICLES - REAR BRAKE WEAR. ALSO HAVE AN OWNER'S LETTER. *NJ UPDATED 1/25/08. *NJ

05179 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

INTERMITTENT SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION AND/OR SPEED CONTROL WILL NOT SET. *TT

0551 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

INTERMITTENT HEADLAMP FLICKER WITH NO KEY IN THE IGNITION - VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 2/21/2005. *TT

18399 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

MEMORY SEAT, ADJUSTABLE PEDALS AND MIRRORS OPERATION CONCERNS. *TT

18432 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

VEHICLE MAY EXHIBIT AN OIL LIFE XX% MESSAGE INTHE ODOMETER MESSAGE CENTER DISPLAY PRIOR TO THE VEHICLE REACHING 5000 MILES. *EH

18378 — POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

OIL LEAK FROM POWER TRANSFER UNIT. *TT

04242 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

DRIVEABILITY CONCERNS DURING DECELERATION. *TT

18329 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

AUDIO UNIT BACKLIGHT INOPERATIVE AND OR DTC B2477. *EH

18353 — SUSPENSION

SQUEAK FROM REAR OF VEHICLE WHEN DRIVING OVER BUMPS. *EH

18178 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

WRENCH LIGHT ON, NO ENGAGEMENT IN DRIVE OR REVERSE AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0942. *TT

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NHTSA Investigations for the 2005 FORD FREESTYLE

NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 2005 FORD FREESTYLE.

Investigation PE07058 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL Closed

Opened:

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FAILURE

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