2005 Ford Freestyle service brakes, hydraulic problems
85 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 2005 Ford Freestyle — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. While driving 55 mph, the traction control and all wheel drive warning indicators illuminated. An independent mechanic diagnosed that the brakes and wheel sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer…”
filed Jan 11, 2017
“Was coming up to a stop light and the car started to accelerate. When I put on brakes, it accelerated more. To avoid hitting 3 cars in front of me, I went over a curb, up a hill and over and embankment. The car finally stopped in the middle of a side street. The impact of coming off the embankment…”
filed Oct 15, 2012
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Rear brake drag, noise, dust, and/or premature pad wear. *kb
0759 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 27, 2007
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other Freestyle years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 Freestyle | 16 | 2% |
| 2006 Freestyle | 49 | 4% |
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.