2006 Ford Freestyle power train problems
484 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2006 Ford Freestyle — 37% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Transmission is slipping not getting power when gas is pressed down Rpms are jumping not going into gear. Making a terrible sound in park. Passenger door not closing”
filed Jan 11, 2025
“Car struggles to change gears. ABS, ENGINE, and THROTTLE warning lights on. Rough idle, car does not accelerate when shifted into drive.”
filed Feb 2, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Motorcraft® Continuously Variable Chain-Type Transmission Fluid (XT-7-QCFT in non-Canadian markets, CXT-7-LCF12 in Canada) is no longer manufactured and will only be available until inventory depletes. The recommended…
SSM 52567 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 24, 2024Transmission shifter binding / high effort bezel replacement. *kb
0718 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 23, 2007
Power Train problems in other Freestyle years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 Freestyle | 360 | 40% |
| 2005 Freestyle | 447 | 31% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2006 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.