2006 Ford Freestyle suspension problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 2006 Ford Freestyle — 1% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“2006 ford freestyle, 140,000 miles. Car is in good shape except for the front engine cradle/ subframe rusting out. I believe ford issued a recall on the 2001-2004 escapes for the same issue, they should step up to remedy this issue on the freestyle also.”
filed Oct 1, 2018
“Vehicle was discovered to have severe rust on front frame assembly drivers side during routine maintenance on today's date. It appears this has been an issue for some time and has just became painfully apparent. The corrosion/rust/deterioration occurs directly below an area where the air…”
filed Jun 3, 2016
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Suspension problems in other Freestyle years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 Freestyle | 10 | 1% |
| 2005 Freestyle | 15 | 1% |
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.