Ford Freestyle years to avoid
No model year of the Ford Freestyle stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best Ford Freestyle years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Ford Freestyle complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Ford Freestyle problems
All model years combined.
- Acceleration1,617
- Transmission1,297
- Engine677
- Fuel system395
- Electrical266
- Brakes207
- Body101
- Driver assistance52
- Locks46
- Steering40
- Suspension39
- Tires30
Most reported problems on the Ford Freestyle
Sudden acceleration 801Check engine light 341Transmission failure 159CVT failure 152Won't shift 39Warning lights 29Engine failure 29Adaptive cruise 29Grinding brakes 28Premature wear 20Fuel gauge 18Brake failure 17Headlights 12
Ford Freestyle problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 75 | 893 | Acceleration | 69,150 | 0 | 27 | |
| 2006 | 60 | 1,300 | Acceleration | 75,000 | 1 | 42 | |
| 2005 | 57 | 1,459 | Acceleration | 77,950 | 2 | 32 | |
| 2004 | 95 | 12 | Transmission | 108,000 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2002 | 95 | 1 | Locks | 0 | 0 |
Recalls 2
Questions about the Ford Freestyle
What years of the Ford Freestyle should you avoid?
No single model year of the Ford Freestyle has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used Ford Freestyle?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Ford Freestyle?
Acceleration, with 1,617 complaints across all years, followed by transmission (1,297) and engine (677).
How many recalls does the Ford Freestyle have?
2 recalls between 2002 and 2007. The 2005 model year has the most, with 2.
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