2006 Ford Freestyle engine and engine cooling problems
144 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2006 Ford Freestyle — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The freestyle cut out on the interstate. Luckily it was in the breakdown lane and no cars were coming. An 8 year old was in the car as well. After spending $1200 on repairs the freestyle still leaks, and is having the same problems with cutting out, leaking into the car and all the lights coming…”
filed Jun 26, 2013
“My car accelerates sometimes while my foot is on the brake pedal. It feels like it is jumping forward or something. Also when I turn on my air condition my car, if in motion, will start to jump forward even though you have your foot on the brake. It even cut off on me several times with the air…”
filed Sep 5, 2012
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
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Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Freestyle years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 Freestyle | 74 | 8% |
| 2005 Freestyle | 129 | 9% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2006 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.