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2005 Ford Freestyle recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2005 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component2
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 |
Safety recalls2
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Oct 5, 200606V383000 | Latches/locks/linkages: doors latchAS A RESULT, THE DOOR LATCH PAWL MAY NOT RETURN TO THE LATCH POSITION WHEN THE DOOR IS CLOSED, AND THE DOOR COULD OPEN WHILE THE VEHICLE IS MOVING. DetailsHide details for campaign 06V383000
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| Nov 9, 200505V515000 | Fuel system, gasoline: storage tank assemblyIF THIS HAPPENS, DRIVERS MAY NOTICE A NOISE OR A FUEL LEAK. DetailsHide details for campaign 05V515000
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Owner complaints by component1,459
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle speed control | 587 | 40 |
| Power train | 447 | 31 |
| Electrical system | 142 | 10 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 129 | 9 |
| Engine | 120 | 8 |
| Fuel system | 112 | 8 |
| Service brakes | 105 | 7 |
| Gasoline | 95 | 7 |
| Hydraulic | 85 | 6 |
| Unknown or other | 72 | 5 |
| Structure | 61 | 4 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 41 | 3 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 37 | 3 |
| Steering | 21 | 1 |
| Other | 18 | 1 |
17 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.
Latest reports
- Fuel/propulsion system
“Our 2005 Ford Freestyle often accelerates or surges forward on its own when applying the brake or parking.”
- Electrical system
“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.”
- Latches/locks/linkages
“The contact owns a 2005 Ford Freestyle. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 06V383000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available.”
Other Ford Freestyle model years
- 20070 recalls893 complaints
- 20061 recall1,300 complaints
- 20052 recalls1,459 complaints
- 20040 recalls12 complaints
Other Ford models
- 2005 F-1503 recalls1,112 complaints
- 2005 Escape4 recalls1,584 complaints
- 2005 Explorer0 recalls497 complaints
- 2005 Focus1 recall441 complaints
- 2005 F-2505 recalls439 complaints
- 2005 Mustang5 recalls868 complaints
- 2005 F-3505 recalls331 complaints
- 2005 Taurus0 recalls774 complaints
- 2005 Expedition0 recalls315 complaints
- 2005 Ranger9 recalls289 complaints
- 2005 E-35016 recalls55 complaints
- 2005 F-4506 recalls40 complaints
2005 Ford Freestyle recall questions
How many recalls does the 2005 Ford Freestyle have?
NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2005 Ford Freestyle. The most recent, 06V383000 (reported October 5, 2006), concerns latches/locks/linkages. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What is the most common complaint about the 2005 Ford Freestyle?
Vehicle speed control is the most-reported component, named in 587 complaints out of 1,459 filed with NHTSA (40%). Across all complaints, owners reported 32 crashs and 3 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2005 Ford Freestyle?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Ford recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Ford dealer.
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