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Ford Freestyle

2006 only

1,722 classified complaints

2006 Ford Freestyle have 1,722 classified complaints on record for that year specifically. The most common issue in this year is Stalling and no-start, typically surfacing around 75,000 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2006 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Ford Freestyle report for every year combined.

Where this year fits

2005

2006

2007

Complaints filed per individual model year — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2006 only

Stalling and no-start · Engine 890 complaints

Median onset: 75,000 miles. 0.7% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting · Transmission 323 complaints

Median onset: 84,850 miles.

More common in newer model years.

Spark plugs, coils and ignition · Engine 136 complaints

Median onset: 74,593 miles. 2.2% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Body control and other modules · Electrical 84 complaints

Median onset: 91,620 miles.

More common in older model years.

Automatic transmission internals · Transmission 67 complaints

Median onset: 89,000 miles.

More common in newer model years. · Typical repair: $2,910–$5,410 nationally.

CVT belt, pulleys and unit failure · Transmission 59 complaints

Median onset: 97,000 miles.

More common in newer model years. · Typical repair: $2,170–$6,500 nationally.

Wiring harness, grounds and connectors · Electrical 17 complaints

Median onset: 106,000 miles. 11.8% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in older model years.

Intake carbon buildup (direct injection) · Fuel system 15 complaints

Median onset: 111,000 miles.

Typical repair: $260–$790 nationally.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2006 model year. See the full Ford Freestyle report for every year and full specs/safety data.