2005 Ford Freestyle power train problems
447 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2005 Ford Freestyle — 31% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2005 Ford Freestyle. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the traction control and check engine warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle failed to shift into gear. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The contact called the local dealer however, the…”
filed Jul 2, 2021
“I was sold a vehicle without being told that there was a recall. Instead he told me it was just some rattling that was coming from something loose and not important. Its rattling like crazy under my car. I looked up recalls for it and there is an important recall that needs to be fixed on it…”
filed Mar 12, 2021
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
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SSM 52567 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 24, 2024Transmission shifter binding / high effort bezel replacement. *kb
0718 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 23, 2007
Power Train problems in other Freestyle years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 Freestyle | 360 | 40% |
| 2006 Freestyle | 484 | 37% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2005 Ford Freestyle
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.