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2006 Ford Freestar recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2006 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 4
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 356
Latest campaign: Mar 7, 2013

Recall summary by component4

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Seats	1	Mar 7, 2013	13V081000
Service brakes, hydraulic	1	Apr 12, 2007	07V168000
Fuel system, gasoline	1	Jun 13, 2006	06E056000
Structure	1	Mar 9, 2006	06V069000

Safety recalls4

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Mar 7, 2013Latest campaign


Mar 7, 201313V081000	Seats In the event that the vehicle is crashed into from the rear, an unlatched seat may increase the risk of personal injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 13V081000 What's wrong Ford is recalling certain model year 2004-2007 Freestar and Mercury Monterey vehicles manufactured from March 24, 2003, through November 7, 2006, equipped with a third row seat and originally sold in, or currently registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. The third row stowable seat can experience corrosion and structural degradation at the seat anchor mechanism mounted to the rear wheel wells. As a result of the corrosion, the third row seat may not fully latch into its seating position. Risk In the event that the vehicle is crashed into from the rear, an unlatched seat may increase the risk of personal injury. Remedy Ford will notify owners, and dealers will install new third row seat latch striker mounting brackets, free of charge. The recall began on March 28, 2013. Owners may contact Ford Motor Company Customer Relationship Center at 1-866-436-7332. Filed under Freestar Campaign NHTSA 13V081000 · Mar 7, 2013
Apr 12, 200707V168000	Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components hoses, lines/piping, and fittings IF THIS HAPPENS, THE LINES COULD WEAR THROUGH CAUSING PARTIAL OR FULL LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY DUE TO A LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH. DetailsHide details for campaign 07V168000 What's wrong ON CERTAIN MINI VAN CONVERSIONS, THE BRAKE LINES MAY HAVE BEEN ROUTED INCORRECTLY. THE BRAKE LINES CAN MAKE CONTACT AND CHAFE ON THE STABILIZER BAR. Risk IF THIS HAPPENS, THE LINES COULD WEAR THROUGH CAUSING PARTIAL OR FULL LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY DUE TO A LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH. Remedy DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BRAKE LINES TO MAKE SURE THE ROUTING IS CORRECT. IF NO CHAFING IS FOUND, THE BRAKE LINES WILL BE SECURED TO THE VEHICLE CHASSIS. IF THE BRAKE LINES ARE WORN, THE LINES WILL BE REPLACED. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 15, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VMI AT 1-800-348-8267. Filed under Freestar Conversion Campaign NHTSA 07V168000 · Apr 12, 2007
Jun 13, 200606E056000	Fuel system, gasoline FAILURE OF THIS CONNECTION COULD LEAD TO FUEL SPILLAGE AND, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR. DetailsHide details for campaign 06E056000 What's wrong CERTAIN AFTERMARKET FUEL FILTERS SOLD UNDER THE PUROLATOR BRAND NAME, P/N F65277, SHIPPED FROM JANUARY 16 THROUGH JUNE 2, 2006, FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. DUE TO INCORRECT DESIGN, THE QUICK CONNECTORS MAY NOT FULLY SEAT WITH THE TUBE INTERFACE, EVEN THOUGH THE PERSON MAKING THE CONNECTION MAY BELIEVE THAT THE QUICK CONNECTOR IS FULLY ATTACHED. Risk FAILURE OF THIS CONNECTION COULD LEAD TO FUEL SPILLAGE AND, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR. Remedy UFI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 4, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT UFI FILTERS USA AT 800-230-5876. Filed under Freestar Campaign NHTSA 06E056000 · Jun 13, 2006
Mar 9, 200606V069000	Structure: body hatchback/liftgate IN THE EVENT OF A LIFTGATE STRUT MALFUNCTION, THE LIFTGATE CAN FALL FREELY WITH NO PRIOR WARNING. DetailsHide details for campaign 06V069000 What's wrong ON CERTAIN VANS EQUIPPED WITH THE POWER LIFTGATE OPTION, THE POWER LIFTGATE MOTOR AUTOMATICALLY DISENGAGES AFTER THE LIFTGATE IS POWERED OPEN. Risk IN THE EVENT OF A LIFTGATE STRUT MALFUNCTION, THE LIFTGATE CAN FALL FREELY WITH NO PRIOR WARNING. ANYONE STANDING BENEATH THE LIFTGATE MAY BE INJURED IF THE LIFTGATE FALLS. Remedy DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE POWER LIFTGATE MODULE TO REDUCE THE LIKELIHOOD THAT THE LIFTGATE COULD FALL FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 15, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673. Filed under Freestar Campaign NHTSA 06V069000 · Mar 9, 2006

Merged from NHTSA model names: Freestar, Freestar Conversion. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Ford recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component356

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

356Complaints filed

3Involving a crash

4Involving a fire

1Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Power train	254	71	2	2	1
Electrical system	40	11	0	1	0
Engine	31	9	0	2	0
Vehicle speed control	19	5	1	0	0
Unknown or other	13	4	0	0	0
Seats	12	3	0	0	0
Service brakes	10	3	1	0	0
Engine and engine cooling	8	2	0	1	0
Fuel/propulsion system	7	2	0	0	0
Seat belts	6	2	0	0	0
Structure	5	1	0	0	0
Air bags	5	1	1	0	0
Steering	5	1	0	0	0
Visibility	5	1	0	0	0
Suspension	4	1	0	0	0

12 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

Seat belts
“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.”
Filed 03/17/2026 · ODI 11724996
Electrical system
“The alternator caught on fire and burned alternator wring harness.”
Filed 02/27/2025 · ODI 11645204
Electrical system
“The contact owns a 2006 Ford Freestar. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the speedometer failed to function as intended.”
Filed 02/18/2025 · ODI 11643484

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2006 Ford Freestar recall questions

How many recalls does the 2006 Ford Freestar have?

NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2006 Ford Freestar. The most recent, 13V081000 (reported March 7, 2013), concerns seats. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2006 Ford Freestar?

Power train is the most-reported component, named in 254 complaints out of 356 filed with NHTSA (71%). Across all complaints, owners reported 3 crashs and 4 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2006 Ford Freestar?

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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