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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%)
Chart based on 327 repairs.
2005 Ford Freestyle other repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (12%)
$100 - $499 (12%)
< $100 (76%)
Chart based on 17 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
| 74000 mi US $500 |
Problems with seat folding mechanism on the passenger side, second row. Also a problem with seat folding mechanism on the driver's side, third row. Both seats repaired. |
| 77000 mi US $500 |
The seat release mechanism in the second row failed again approximately 3 weeks after the original repair. |
| 26000 mi US $19 |
warped front windshield holders (two); parts ordered. Also, carpeting taken out and dried, carpetting pads replaced. |
| 35000 mi | Left rear passenger seat back would not release to lower in order to form cargo deck. |
| 40000 mi | Rear seat would not fold down (same as in August) Was fully repaired this time |
| 74200 mi US $100 |
Fot the second time (fixed once before) the rear seat mechanism that allows the seat to lay flat failed to operate. Cost us $100 to find out it would cost us $700 to fix problem. Elected to leave seat up always. |
| 80000 mi | Unbolted the seat from the car, took it out completely, and then put it back in and it never jammed again. I can’t remember exactly what I did but it seemed like a minor and obvious thing. The dealer must have never really looked at it. |
| 23000 mi | third row seat panel, (plastic retaining clips broke) becomes the floor when seat is folded down. |
2005 Ford Freestyle 4dr Wagon
203-horsepower 3.0L V6 CVT AWD
| 84000 mi US $90 |
Rear Hatch Door support rods needed to be replaced |
| 147000 mi US $140 |
Rear washer line became unattached near firewall and would pump fluid onto the ground just behind the front right tire. |
| 93000 mi | 60 side of 60/40 second row seat hinge locks seat up will not release.Known by Ford, service bulletin, Ford changed hinge 2007/8. parts cost >$500 labor 4.2 hrs ALL PAID BY OWNER. First replaced when new about 35000miles |
| 32000 mi | The passenger side floor was soaking wet. There is a seal under the car that we pulled out and about a gallon of water flowed out of the car. Dealer said right side frame rail fills with water and carpet is wet. They Sealed the gromet at firewall r-r ca |
| 21700 mi | Water dripping from the roof above the third row. Dripping from the safety belts. Had to leave in shop for two day to remove the roof finish completely and fix the issue. |
| 35960 mi | Water dripping from the roof above the third row. Dripping from the safety belts. Had to leave in shop for three days to remove the roof finish completely and fix the issue. Replaced the sun roof drain. |
| 37200 mi | Another trip to the dealer for the roof leakage (6th time). Only leaked when the car was ~6 inch higher in the front cause the back drain where insufficient to handle the water. Water was dripping on the third row of seats. This time i made sure the deale |
| 44020 mi | Yet, another trip for the water leak from sunroof. Still no resolution, dealer is waiting on Ford advice to fix this. On hold for another visit to the dealer, the 36th visit. |
| 30000 mi | Door of storage compartment on top of dashboard stopped popping up when button pushed - Spring broken, part ordered - to be replaced on 3/8/07. |
| 31000 mi | Console in center of dash did not pop up when latch released - found broken spring. 1st part ordered was wrong, 2nd attempt resolved problem. |
| 21000 mi | Rear view mirro loose, tightened. |
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