2006 Ford Freestyle: airbag warning light

Filed Nov 27, 2018 · Airbags · 138,000 miles · OR

The front airbag light came on on two occasions. But did not any more after the car was turned off and back on.

Filed Apr 21, 2016 · Electrical · 167,000 miles · CO

I will be driving and either the AC will be on or the dvd system will be in use and the consol turns black and the lights go off on the dashboard and the engine revs and sometimes it says check charging system. This happens while I am driving on the freeway. The lights will turn back on in the dashboard and then the airbag light is blinking. It is very cornering as I drive my children in this car. I am afraid it is going to happen and I will be unable to stop and either cause an accident or hurt my children and myself because of the electrical system just shutting down. This should be a recall and should be fixed by ford. It is a safety issue. This has started happening with more regularity since 1/2016

Filed May 1, 2015 · Airbags · TX

Air bag light is now blinking and a knocking sound after car is turned off under the dash.

Filed Sep 23, 2014 · Electrical, Engine · 55,383 miles · NY

This happened 3 times before they were able to do anything at the ford dealership because the lights would be off by the time I was able to reach the dealership, and their response was always technician was unable to duplicate symptom. While driving at 50mph on the interstate there was an intermittent idle surge while driving and then a loud "clunking" noise and then the transmission lost power and the vehicle crawled to a halt. There was no acceleration even though the engine revved up. The steering wheel became difficult to maneuver so I was unable to even get it into the emergency lane. I was stuck in the middle lane of the interstate with my child in the car. The check engine light, the wrench light for the CVT transmission, and the passenger air bag light also came on. I had to turn the car off, put it in park, and then restart the car, when I reached the dealership they were finally able to retrieve several fault codes. They performed an r&r transmission and overhaul. This happened 2 other times at (77004 miles, after shifting into park at 0 MPH. They replaced a faulty throttle body for this repair- and then at 77238 miles-they replaced the alternator for this repair). It's beginning to happen again. This was and still is a dangerous situation. I now have 3 kids. I thank god we weren't struck from behind while driving on the interstate. I am terrified to drive the vehicle to long distance locations or drive on any parkway, highway, or interstate because it took a while for the vehicle to start up long enough to get it to the dealership that was only 4 miles away.

Filed Feb 29, 2012 · Engine, Transmission · 135,000 miles · TN

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford freestyle. The contact stated that while driving 30 to 40 MPH, the vehicle would lose power. The RPM s would increase to 4,000, the air bag light, traction control light, and the onboard diagnostic light would also illuminate when the failure occurred. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic and a diagnostic was performed, but the mechanic was unable to generate a failure code. The contact stated that the vehicle would return to normal function when the engine was turned off for a few moments. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to have a dealer perform the diagnostic. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 135,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed May 11, 2010 · Acceleration · FL

2006 ford freestyle lunges while in drive or reverse. Car lunges while foot is on the brake, while in drive and foot is off the gas pedal, while in reverse while foot is off the gas pedal. I have had trouble with the car lunging forward and then stalling on 2 occasions. The lunging without stalling continues to occur and seems to be happening more frequently. Lunging has occurred on at least 8 occasions. Current mileage is 61k. Problems began about 1 year ago. I have also had problems with the rear brakes wearing out. Ford replaced them at no charge due to the recall. Just replaced my front break pads on 5/5/2010. Today, the airbag warning light came on and would not go away. Also the seatbelt light and alarm kept ringing even though I was wearing my seatbelt and there were no other passengers in the car.

Filed Feb 23, 2007 · Airbags · 15,000 miles · IL

Tl* - the contact called regarding the 2006 ford freestyle. The air bag light came on intermittently. The contact stated it happened whether therewas a front passenger in the seat or not. The failure mileage was 15,000. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer for repairs and the dealer said they repaired it. The contact stated the light came on 2/22/07. The current and failure mileage were both 15000. *ak updated 03/30/07.

Filed Dec 4, 2006 · Airbags · 95 miles · NV

Passenger side airbag warning light on instrument panel on continuously.