Freestyle (1st)
Reliability Score
Complaints by Engine Code
3.0-V6-Gas
3.0L 6-cyl / 203 hpView details
Complaint Breakdown
Ford Freestyle Unidentified Engine
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Complaint Breakdown
Owner Complaints by System
Complaints owners filed with NHTSA about the Ford Freestyle, counted across every engine. A complaint can name more than one system.
What to check on a used 2005-2007 Ford Freestyle
On a used 2005-2007 Ford Freestyle, the systems with the most NHTSA owner complaints are the transmission and drivetrain (1,281), the engine (672) and the fuel system (394). Each one has an inspection step below, with counts as of 2026-10-12. A complaint is an owner report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.
- Accelerate gently through every gear, then once at full throttle. Shift into Reverse and back to Drive.Costly repair. NHTSA has 1,281 owner complaints on the 2005-2007 Ford Freestyle about the transmission and drivetrain.
- Start the engine cold and listen for the first 30 seconds, then again at idle once it is warm.Costly repair. NHTSA has 672 owner complaints on the 2005-2007 Ford Freestyle about the engine.
- Let the engine idle for five minutes, walk around the car and smell for fuel.Safety. NHTSA has 394 owner complaints on the 2005-2007 Ford Freestyle about the fuel system.
- With the engine cold, check the coolant level and color, then watch the temperature gauge on the drive.Costly repair. NHTSA has 347 owner complaints on the 2005-2007 Ford Freestyle about the cooling system.
- Switch on every electrical item in turn: lights, windows, locks, wipers, climate fan, screen and power outlets.Costly repair. NHTSA has 294 owner complaints on the 2005-2007 Ford Freestyle about the electrical system.
Recalls (2)
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE FOLLOWING STATES: ALASKA, COLORADO, CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, IDAHO, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, KANSAS, KENTUCKY, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, MONTANA, NEBRASKA, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, NORTH DAKOTA, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, SOUTH DAKOTA, UTAH, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, AND WYOMING. THE SIDE DOOR LATCH MECHANISMS MAY EXPERIENCE WATER INTRUSION ALLOWING THE LATCH MECHANISM TO FREEZE IN COLD WEATHER.
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE STRAPS THAT SECURE THE FUEL TANK TO THE VEHICLE BODY MAY BREAK, CAUSING THE FUEL TANK AND FUEL TANK HEAT SHIELD TO DROP ON THE DRIVESHAFT (ALL WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLES) OR EXHAUST SYSTEM (FRONT WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLES).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most common 2005-2007 Ford Freestyle complaints?
Owners have filed 3,631 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005-2007 Ford Freestyle. The systems they name most often are the transmission, the engine and the fuel system.
Is the 2005-2007 Ford Freestyle a good used car?
That depends on the model year, the mileage and the maintenance history of the car in front of you. Owners have filed 3,631 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005-2007 Ford Freestyle. Check which systems they name most often and whether a recall is still open on that car.
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2005-2007 Ford Freestyle have?
NHTSA has 3,631 owner complaints on file for the 2005-2007 Ford Freestyle as of the latest data pull. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.
What recalls affect the 2005-2007 Ford Freestyle?
NHTSA lists 2 recalls covering some 2005-2007 Ford Freestyle vehicles. Which ones apply depends on the VIN: enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see the open campaigns on a specific car.
What should I check before buying a used Ford Freestyle?
Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm every open recall has been done. Look hardest at the transmission, the engine and the fuel system, the systems owners complain about most. Ask for maintenance records, have an independent mechanic inspect the car and run a vehicle history report for prior accidents and title issues.
What are the NHTSA crash test ratings for the Freestyle?
The 2007 Ford Freestyle received an overall N/A-star safety rating from NHTSA. Frontal crash: N/A stars. Side crash: N/A stars. Rollover: 4 stars (13.3% rollover probability). Electronic Stability Control: No. Forward Collision Warning: No. Lane Departure Warning: No. These ratings are based on standardized crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Data from NHTSA federal complaints database. 3,631 complaints analyzed. Data confidence: high. Last updated: 2026-10-12.