2006 Ford Freestyle
The Verdict
Worst problem area
Driver Assistance & Speed Control
Driver Assistance & Speed Control leads by volume: 602 of 1,300 complaints (46%) mention it. Complaints mentioning Body, Seats & Latches include more reported injuries (9) than those mentioning any other identified area.
Complaints filed fell from 1,459 in 2005 to 1,300 in 2006.
Data last changed . Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology
Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | vs. 2006 Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 3,100–3,300 | 3,100–3,300 | 3,100–3,300 | |
| Combined MPG | 19–20 | 19–20 | 19–20 | |
| City / Highway MPG | 17–18 / 22–25 | 17–18 / 22–25 | 17–18 / 22–25 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 444–468 | 444–468 | 444–468 | |
| Complaints filed | 1,459 | 1,300 | 893 | |
| Recalls issued | 2 | 1 | 0 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 32 | 42 | 27 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 3 | 10 | 1 | |
| Injuries reported | 14 | 18 | 4 | |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Configurations compared | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.
Common questions
How many recalls does the 2006 Ford Freestyle have?
1 NHTSA recall campaign as of Sep 16, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.
What is the most common complaint about the 2006 Ford Freestyle?
Driver Assistance & Speed Control: 602 of 1,300 NHTSA complaints (46%) mention it.
What gas mileage does the 2006 Ford Freestyle get?
EPA rates it 19–20 MPG combined.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2006 Ford Freestyle?
EPA estimates $3,100–$3,300 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
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EPA-Rated Configurations (2)
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 1 | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 6 | 3.0L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD | 18 mpg (high) | 25 mpg (high) | 20 mpg (high) | $3,100 (low) | 444 g/mi (low) |
| Configuration 2 | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 6 | 3.0L | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD | 17 mpg (low) | 22 mpg (low) | 19 mpg (low) | $3,300 (high) | 468 g/mi (high) |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 258 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 484 | 11 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 151 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical | 85 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 0 |
| Brakes | 84 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 23 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 17 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 602 | 25 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 35 | 4 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 16 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| Other | 89 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.
Recalls (1)
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH · Campaign 06V383000 · Oct 5, 2006
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.