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2005 Ford Freestyle repairs by problem area
Engine (22%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (13%)
Brakes and Traction Control (5%)
Suspension and Steering (24%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (28%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)
Other (6%)
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- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 327 repairs.
2005 Ford Freestyle electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (7%)
$500 - $999 (14%)
$100 - $499 (28%)
< $100 (51%)
Chart based on 83 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2005 Ford Freestyle 4dr Wagon
203-horsepower 3.0L V6 CVT FWD
| 89000 mi US $18 |
Replaced the Ambient air temperature sensor. It was not reading the correct outside temperature. |
| 92800 mi US $10 |
Replaced driver side turn signal bulb, took 10-15 minutes. |
| 97000 mi US $153 |
AC was recharged and tested twice. Diagnosis was replacement of major components totaling $950-$1000 to replace. Chose not to repair. |
| 136000 mi US $950 |
Replaced ac compressor |
| 123800 mi US $200 |
Replaced alternator, probably not necessary though, turned out to be a defective battery. |
| 56000 mi | Air conditioner not cooling. Recharged. However, within two weeks noticed that car was still not cooling. Took car to Dealership at this point. Leak in lines. Replaced AC lines and recharged. Car still not cooling especially as temperatures go higher. Dealer ran test in the morning. The AC seems to be cooling fine so Dealer said nothing wrong with AC. Trying to make appointment to return car in the afternoon for testing. |
| 56300 mi | AC still not cooling. Dealer just started replacing parts one by one until AC was cooling again. Since initial report was during warranty period, dealer did not charge for repair. |
| 158000 mi US $1200 |
It needed a dryer and compressor |
| 9470 mi | Replaced defective instrument cluster. |
| 6500 mi | Starter water pump gear shifter role resisrer motor mount backup sensor . Condenser and compressor. One coil connector. |
| 88000 mi US $389 |
Replaced A/C compressor and expansion due to a PAG oil leak on the compressor housing and a failed scroll valve. Replaced A/C compressor and expansion valve (preventative) due to a PAG oil leak on the compressor housing and a failed scroll valve. |
| 125000 mi US $950 |
AC compressor broke |
| 30000 mi | Dealer repaired light on inst cluster, replaced fuel cap. No further repairs |
| 137000 mi US $28 |
Replaced alternator, belt and battery passenger High beam on out replaced both upper bulbs only |
| 82800 mi US $140 |
Replaced a/c compressor scroll valve and recharged system |
| 71300 mi C $220 |
Air conditioning did not work. two flashers burned out. |
| 73160 mi | AC problem. |
| 82460 mi C $1037 |
AC repair. I am starting to hate this car that I had so much enjoyed... |
| 60000 mi US $250 |
A back signal light malfunctioned due to a fuse burn-out. |
| 45000 mi US $160 |
No turnover, no start - lights flashing intermittently , clicking noise from under dash, even when key is out of ignition switch. |
| 17000 mi | Bad odor coming from ventilation system. |
| 25000 mi | DVD player failed |
| 80800 mi US $1000 |
A computer module and the main AC computer failed. |
| 115000 mi US $1100 |
AC compressor failed. Calif. requires entire system to be replaced. |
| 75000 mi US $125 |
replaced scroll valve on compressor and recharged system |
| 85000 mi | replaced battery |
| 69400 mi US $400 |
Instrument cluster indications intermittant. |
| 72000 mi US $500 |
Dealer installed remanufactured instrument cluster. |
| 35000 mi | Intermittent "beep" from driver info center at random times. No OBD codes shown and shop said they could not duplicate. |
| 36000 mi US $10 |
Fuel gage drops to suddenly drops to show completely empty with 1/3 of fuel left in tank. Engine stopped running stranding family on side of road. Towed to dealer who said it was out of gas and they put 5 gallons in it and it started. Tank then filled by me and found that 6.3 gallons remained in tank although reported "completely empty by de |
| 36000 mi | Brought in for installation of wiring harness to repair outstanding fuel gage issue. TSB 06-17-02 performed. Did not fix problem. Car returned to dealer after driving and noticed that fuel gage still didn't work. Successfull repair of fuel gage problem. One of the two screens on fuel pump was defective. |
| 74000 mi | Instrument cluster died. Backup lights came on while driving forward. Found out that there is a TSB on this problem. New cluster was ordered. New cluster was installed. Vehicle had to be returned when AC would not work - cluster required reprogramming. |
| 96200 mi US $877 |
Defective air conditioner compressor (leaking fluid) |
2005 Ford Freestyle 4dr Wagon
203-horsepower 3.0L V6 CVT AWD
| 62000 mi US $600 |
Alternator stopped working, needed to be replaced. Because of its age, serpentine belt was also replaced. |
| 82000 mi US $750 |
Starter motor had become slightly unreliable--made odd noise, sometimes needed to attempt start multiple times. |
| 103500 mi US $470 |
Alternator not charging adequately. This was a rebuilt alternator; the orignal had failed previously. |
| 143000 mi US $15 |
Rear wiper motor failed. Wiper shaft gummed up from rust, salt, and other elements. Rebuilt motor (only purchased torque bits to disassemble motor). Re-installed rebuilt motor. Repair successful. |
| No charge to me for the 'repairs' as I traded the vehicle in with this dealer/shop on a different Ford. They had not been able to locate the cause of the electrical problems that made the vehicle unusable during very damp weather. |
| 3000 mi | New wiring harness for the speed control. (email 081707) New actuator motor for one of the airconditioning doors. (email 081707) |
| 16 mi | Sensor wire repaired. The wire was broken and Check engine light was on. |
| 64500 mi US $268 |
Battery light was on at start-up, car ran so poorly had it towed to dealer which was giant waste of money $100 diagnosis to tell me I needed an alternator $700! Local shop let me purchase alternator & belt total $265 parts and 3 hrs. labor. |
| 73000 mi US $120 |
Started slow 4 about a week then not at all. Turned out the thermostat housing had been leaking directly on the starter for months. |
| 208000 mi US $530 |
Vehicle wouldnt start some days, light on dashboard state to check charging system Ended up having to have the Alternator replacement |
| 76000 mi US $500 |
Radio (6 disc in dash changer and DVD audio controller failed. Dealer troubleshooting = $87 and offered a factory refurb radio for $398. I purchased a used radio online for $150+$20 shipping. Price shown was if I used dealer parts. |
| 79000 mi US $20 |
The 6 disc CD changer that was replaced in June jammed $20 to have the discs removed locally and the recycler where I bought the original replaced it under their warranty (Nordstrom auto parts in SD). I did the R&R work. |
| 97000 mi | Check Charging System annunciator and message appearing intermittently. Alternator OK, battery OK, system producing 14+ volts when light is on. PCU is commanding NO LIGHT when light is on. Still troubleshooting. |
| 97700 mi US $632 |
Update on Charging System from Sept. 2011. Replaced alternator with rebuilt unit: No change. Troubleshooting found rebuilt unit NOT sending correct signal back to PCU. Installed NEW alternator. Repair Complete. $460 Alternator, $172 Labor. |
| 132000 mi | The driver's side seat heater shorted out and died, but not before overheating enough to alarm my wife who also reported an electrical smell. After turning the car off, the system stopped working and has not been repaired. |
| 140000 mi US $480 |
The air conditioning compressor had been leaking lube oil for over a year. It finally failed and was replaced w/parts from Rock Auto and our local mechanic. |
| 171000 mi | Driver's side seat heater never fixed. |
| 26000 mi | Factory installed dvd player blew. |
| 49000 mi US $290 |
stopped working the redo whole entire air conditioning system |
| 59000 mi | No change key, outside mirrors passenger |
| 24000 mi US $1200 |
AC compressor went out |
| 75020 mi C $275 |
rear wiper moter r/r |
| 78740 mi C $75 |
Heater Relay R & R |
| 105400 mi C $645 |
R & R Alternator |
| 25000 mi | paint flaking off am/fm selection button on radio Installed new radio. |
| 29000 mi | cruise control stopped working |
| 22000 mi | All dashboard lights on. No climate control, dash, traction control, All-wheel-drive, rear-sensor or other electrical function. RCM (Restraint Control Module) short-circuited. Replaced under warranty after 2 days' diagnosis. |
| 34000 mi | The "heated seats" stop working in the driver, then the passenger front seats. Both bottom and back "heating pads" had to be replaced |
| 41000 mi US $50 |
The "Check Charging System" warning message came on. Took car to Dealer, and they diagnosed a bad alternator. Dealer order part and replaced the next day. Not sure of the total amount, since it was not printed on my repair bill. I have a extended warranty |
| 69000 mi | Outside courtesy light under driver side mirror (LED puddle light) went out. Had dealership order part and replace. Cost was $52. |
| 83000 mi US $300 |
This is my 3RD alternator . . . original went under warranty and was replaced. Now it went again and replaced. |
| 129000 mi US $55 |
Drivers door lock actuator failed |
| 162000 mi US $420 |
Starter motor failed |
| 195000 mi US $100 |
A/C compressor replaced, clutch was throwing sparks and smoking intermittent starter failure, have to knock on the starter regularly to get it to work |
| 245000 mi US $320 |
a/c compressor failed/locked up, drive belt broke. Replaced compressor, drier and expansion valve. Flushed a/c lines, pulled a vacuum and recharged system. Replaced drive belt. |
| 101060 mi C $80 |
AC was weak needed to be recharged |
| 71000 mi US $50 |
A/C condens0r leaking, part replaced under extended warranty. Rear wiper motor died. Replaced under extended warranty. |
| 71300 mi | Shortly after new condensor installed to fix original leaking unit, the new one started leaking. Returned to dealer. Part was not readily available so I drove for a couple weeks with no A/C. New OEM part arived and installed, fixed now. |
| 89000 mi US $2000 |
Found leak from A/C system, compressor and lines needed to be replaced. |
| 99000 mi US $545 |
Alternator failed |
| 54000 mi US $75 |
During suspension inspection, technician discovered air conditioning compressor had major leak. Compressor was replaced & system was recharged. |
2005 Ford Freestyle 4-door
6-cylinder CVT AWD
| 10000 mi US $40 |
Instrument cluster flashed on and off at different intervals. Dealer replaced instrument cluster under warranty. |
2005 Ford Freestyle 4-door
4-cylinder CVT 2WD
| 37000 mi US $35 |
The alternator had to be replaced. |
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