2005 Ford Freestyle structure problems
61 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2005 Ford Freestyle — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“When temperature get below freezing car doors will not latch shut and come back open. Car doors work fine when temp are higher. There is a recall already for this NHTSA# 06v383000 Ford# 06545. I have a Ford Case# XXX My car was not included in recall and either should be or needs to be further…”
filed Dec 9, 2025
“Passanger door latch- door opened while driving, will not stay closed checked said recall was repaired in 2006, latch in not closing”
filed Jan 21, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Structure problems in other Freestyle years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 Freestyle | 11 | 1% |
| 2006 Freestyle | 28 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2005 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.