2005 Ford Freestyle vehicle speed control problems
587 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the vehicle speed control on the 2005 Ford Freestyle — 40% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2005 Ford Freestyle. The contact stated that while at a stop, the vehicle lunged forward. While starting the vehicle, the vehicle revved high. While driving at high speeds, the vehicle decelerated. The contact stated that several times, the vehicle failed to accelerate as needed…”
filed Feb 2, 2024
“Says transmission data error check engine and trac control all display and only allow me to drive 20-35 MPH some time I can turn the car off and back on and the codes will shut off but they come back on in the middle of the highway what usually takes me 30 minutes takes me an hour and a half to get…”
filed Jun 8, 2022
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Vehicle Speed Control problems in other Freestyle years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 Freestyle | 428 | 48% |
| 2006 Freestyle | 602 | 46% |
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.