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1FMDK06155G••••••2005 Ford FREESTYLE
This build draws 1.8× more complaints than the average 2005 Ford FREESTYLE build (14 vs 8).
14on this build
1166on the model
151builds in total
Most reportedVehicle Speed Control 8Power Train 4Engine 2Electrical System 1
What owners of this build wrote
Vehicle Speed ControlMay 2014
Acceleration problems when parking or reversing at low speeds when the a/c is running on any fan level. - during high exterior temperatures when vehicle AC is on, vehicle drastically lunges forward if in drive - or backwards if in reverse. Research online states that this is a…
Fuel SystemApr 2013
Had recall 12n03 performed due to surging, after repair car continued to surge when cold. When approaching stop car would not want to slow down, would put gear in neutral and tach would surge over 2000 RPM's, does this on a consistent basis. Continued to drive until car died…
Power TrainJul 2012
Before saturday, our 2005 freestyle had surged forward a few (4-5) times within the last 6 months. On saturday, the cvt (transmission) died. I now have to pay an inordinate amount of money ($7000) to possibly replace it (informed this is remote). The ongoing recall investigation…
Latches/locks/linkagesDec 2010
The contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. The contact stated that during cold weather the drivers side door does not latch and or remain closed. The vehicle was included in a recall NHTSA campaign id number: 06V383000(latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch) and the recall repair was…
StructureJan 2007
The rear cargo area on my 2005 ford freestyle began to leak shortly after the purchase from bob bell ford. It has been in and out of the dealer 4 or 5 times. They keep it for a week or more. Replace the carpet. Remove the mold that has begun to grow in the rear cargo area.…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1FMDK06155GA55694 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.