- The problem
- 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.
- The 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.
- The fix
- 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.
Vehicle safety record
2005 Ford Freestyle Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2005 Ford Freestyle have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in October 2006 for the latch.
NHTSA data checked
Rated once enough Freestyle years are on file
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2005 Ford Freestyle recalls 2
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- 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).
- The risk
- If this happens, drivers may notice a noise or a fuel leak. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace both fuel tank straps. The recall began on december 1, 2005. Owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.
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No complaints about the 2005 Ford Freestyle yet
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Ford Freestyle: every year compared
All Freestyle years2005 Ford Freestyle vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Ford Freestyle | 0 | 2 | - | |
| 2005 Ford Crown Victoria | 193 | 6 | F | Compare |
| 2005 Ford 500 | 99 | 0 | D | Compare |
| 2005 Ford E-350 | 55 | 14 | F | Compare |
| 2005 Ford E-450 | 33 | 7 | F | Compare |
| 2005 Ford E-150 | 26 | 4 | F | Compare |
| 2005 Ford Cvpi | 20 | 2 | F | Compare |
| 2005 Ford E-250 | 11 | 10 | F | Compare |
| 2005 Ford E-550 | 4 | 1 | F | Compare |
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Questions about the 2005 Ford Freestyle
Does the 2005 Ford Freestyle have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2005 Ford Freestyle: latch (October 2006); mounting (November 2005). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2005 Ford Freestyle had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
What should I do if my 2005 Ford Freestyle has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data