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US recalls (1)
Latches/locks/linkages: doors, latch
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk: AS 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.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A SHIELD OVER THE FRONT LATCHES; SEAL A DRAIN HOLE IN THE REAR WINDOW TRIM MOLDING ON THE FREESTYLE REAR SIDE DOORS; AND APPLY GREASE TO ALL FRONT AND REAR SIDE-DOOR LATCH MECHANISMS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 8, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
Canadian recalls (1)
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2006-10-19 · campaign 2006-273
On certain vehicles, the door latch mechanisms may experience water intrusion that, over time, may wash out grease applied during the manufacturing process. This may allow the latch mechanism to freeze during temperatures significantly below zero degrees Celsius, in combination with a wet environment. As a result, the door latch pawl may not return to the latched position when the door is closed, allowing the door to open while the vehicle is in motion. Correction: Dealers will: 1) install a shield over the front latches; 2) seal a drain hole in the rear window trim moulding on Freestyle rear side doors; and 3) apply grease to all front and rear side-door latch mechanisms.
Owner complaints (1,300)
Owners filed 1,300 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Ford Freestyle (42 crashes, 10 fires, 18 injuries reported). Among 5 model years of this model, it ranks #2 for the most complaints (median 893).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Vehicle speed control | 602 | |
| Power train | 484 | |
| Engine and engine cooling | 144 | |
| Engine | 114 | |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 85 | |
| Electrical system | 84 | |
| Unknown or other | 74 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 53 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2006 Ford Freestyle.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2006 Ford Freestyle 4-DR | – | – | – | 4★ |
| 2006 Ford Freestyle 4-DR. w/SAB | – | – | – | 4★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2006 Ford Freestyle version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Freestyle AWD 3.0 L Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 17 | 22 | 19 | $3,550 |
| Freestyle FWD 3.0 L Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 18 | 25 | 20 | $3,350 |
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