2006 Ford Freestar seats problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the seats on the 2006 Ford Freestar — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I purchased a 2006 Ford Freestyle which currently has an open safety recall for 3rd Row Seat Latch Striker Corrosion Repair. I took the vehicle to a Ford dealership to have the recall repaired. The dealership confirmed the recall but days later informed me that the necessary parts are no longer…”
filed Mar 17, 2026
“My third row seat latch rusted off and completely fell out while driving. I had a big hole right by the driver side back tire. I had to screww a piece of metel over the hole cause water would splash in. I cannot use my third seat any longer.”
filed Feb 3, 2021
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Third row stowable seat can experience corrosion and structural degradation at the seat…Campaign 13V081000 · Mar 7, 2013
Related service bulletins
Safety recall 13S01 - Corrosion on sheet metal that supports 3rd row seat latch strikeers - requests for recall service action
TSB160069 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 21, 2016For 2004-2007 Freestar or Monterey vehicles Safety Recall 13S01 has been issued for vehicles that are operated in high corrosion areas for an extended period, where the sheet metal that supports the folding 3rd row seat…
16-0069 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 21, 2016
Seats problems in other Freestar years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 Freestar | 3 | 5% |
| 2005 Freestar | 20 | 2% |
| 2004 Freestar | 86 | 7% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2006 Ford Freestar
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.