2005 Ford Freestyle tires complaints

Filed Dec 28, 2006 · Brakes, Tires · 24,554 miles · OH

Took 2005 ford freestyle in for oil change and courtesy check. Upon inspection, it was noticed that the front tires had significant interior wear, and that the right rear brake was rubbing metal to metal. Vehicle only had 24554 miles on it. Took to local ford dealership, rear brakes and right rotor replaced, and two tires replaced.

Filed Mar 2, 2006 · Tires · NY

2005 freestyle does not perform well in winter conditions. There is minimal traction when driving in winter conditions. *ts the consumer stated the vehicle slides and becomes stuck in snow easily. The consumer discovered there were no snow tires designed for the vehicle. The consumer was then informed by the dealership snow tires were available, however they were on national back order. The consumer still has not received any snow tires. The consumer was told the tires on the vehicle were not a very aggressive tread, but it was recommended not to change the tires.

Filed Feb 22, 2006 · Tires · NY · crash

2005 ford freestyle: dangerous in mild winter weather and conditions. Vehicle does not perform in winter weather. Vehicle slides, slips, grinding of brakes and bucking of vehicle, vibrating of steering wheel, all in less than 3 inches of snow. No snow tires made for this particular vehicle according to dealer and non-dealer affiliated vendors.

Filed Jun 6, 2005 · Tires · MD

My newly purchased ford freestyle developed a flat, pulled to side of road and replaced with spare donut supplied by ford. Upon installation and start of driving with spare donut, within 1/4 mile the speedometer went to zero9no registration) , the RPM gauge worked, the antilock ,trac control lights came on. Driving was allowable without no speedometer, confidence of safe driving with spare tire. I believe ford purposely provided irregular tire to cut costs. They should have had full size replacement to balance and regulate computer for new vehicle