Recalls ·2005 Ford Freestyle AWD

2005 Ford Freestyle AWD recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2005 Ford Freestyle AWD; the most frequently affected component is latches/locks/linkages — latch. Owners filed 1,459 complaints, most often about power train.

Recalls2
Complaints1,459
Crashes reported2in stored complaints
Fires reported1in stored complaints

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Recalls (2)

Latches/locks/linkages — LatchCampaign 06V383000 · 05 Oct 2006

Problem: 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 latch mechanism to freeze in cold weather.

Risk: 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 recall began on november 8, 2006. Owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.

Fuel system, gasoline — MountingCampaign 05V515000 · 09 Nov 2005

Problem: 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).

Risk: 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.

What owners complain about

Share of the 40 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Power train11 · 28%
Vehicle speed control10 · 25%
Unknown or other9 · 22%
Engine8 · 20%
Electrical system6 · 15%
Fuel/propulsion system6 · 15%
Structure5 · 12%
Electronic stability control (esc)3 · 8%

When complaints were filed

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From owner complaints

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…

Electrical system · Sep 2025 · NHTSA complaint record

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…

Latches/locks/linkages · Jun 2024 · NHTSA complaint record

The car stops randomly at times and sometimes will not even startup. Check engine light is on and i recently hit someone in front of me due to jerking or lerching while at a stop light. Very dangerous

Vehicle speed control · Mar 2019 · NHTSA complaint record

Doors will not close in cold weather. This is a safety issue that was not resolved with prior recall.

Unknown or other · Nov 2023 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

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Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.

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