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2006 Ford Freestyle repairs by problem area
Engine (25%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (12%)
Brakes and Traction Control (5%)
Suspension and Steering (29%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (22%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)
Other (5%)
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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 215 repairs.
2006 Ford Freestyle electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (31%)
$500 - $999 (9%)
$100 - $499 (47%)
< $100 (13%)
Chart based on 45 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2006 Ford Freestyle 4dr Wagon
203-horsepower 3.0L V6 CVT FWD
| 79300 mi US $120 |
AC blows warm air at idle, cooler on highway. Mechanic said it had a weak compressor and condenser, and needed to be replaced - $1000 parts, $1200 in labor. I have not completed the repair. |
| 120000 mi US $200 |
I had a mechanic replace the ac compressor scroll release valve. This returned the AC to normal function. Previously it had been blowing warm air at idle and slower speeds. |
| 73300 mi US $50 |
Replaced AC compressor control valve. Note: if your AC doesn't blow cold when idling/slow speeds, try this before you replace the compressor. |
| 155 mi US $2000 |
AC compressor leaking |
| 103000 mi US $1476 |
Air Conditioner no longer blew cold air, recharge did not fix. Dealer diagnosed leaky compressor and replaced. Dealer damaged radiator during service and replaced at no additional charge. |
| 133000 mi US $190 |
Air conditioner not blowing cold air, could not hear compressor starting. System charged and dye added. Checked for smell inside the vehicle. Mechanic believes it is from carpets rather than from A/C system. |
| 143800 mi US $660 |
A/C not cooling at all. System recharged and dye added. Dye added last spring could not be found. |
| 163000 mi US $239 |
Replaced multiple bulbs of third brake light. |
| 166000 mi US $157 |
Car was cooling only when running at speed, not at idle or traffic lights. System evacuated and recharged with leak dye added. May be a leak in condenser. |
| 181000 mi US $160 |
A/C was running but not cold. About 12 months since last recharge. |
| 152000 mi US $100 |
Control valve on the A/C Compressor failed. Owner replaced and the A/C was recharged. |
| 128300 mi US $1850 |
AC compressor seized, shredding the serpentine belt and plugging the condenser and evaperator. No power steering and no electrical charging made vehicle undriveable. All parts required replacement. |
| 55634 mi | GEM module went bad. No cost other than $100.00 deductible as I purchased extended warranty with vehicle. |
| 190000 mi US $2000 |
the car was not cooling. I had the compressor replaced 3 times, replaced the evaporator coil, dryer and expansion valve |
| 32000 mi US $100 |
A/C Compressor was leaking & needed replacing. A/C didn't work while parked. Cost over $1600, but only paid $100 extended warranty deductible. |
| 204000 mi US $180 |
A/C compressor seized |
| 69500 mi US $100 |
Air conditioning compressor was leaking oil. Ford dealership replaced the compressor, manifold seals and recharged with 2.38lbs of refrigerant. It is no longer leaking oil and is blowing cold air. Covered by extended warranty. |
| 43000 mi US $500 |
rear air conditioning motor went out. |
| 68300 mi US $1233 |
Replace AC compressor. |
| 108566 mi US $259 |
Passenger side air conditioning blows warm. Dealer replaced RH AC temperature actuator. |
| 132200 mi US $770 |
AC stopped in slow or no movement. System was full,High on low side,normal on high side. Replaced compressor,condenser,receiver/drier,front expansion valve.Bought the rear one to replace it. |
| 164800 mi US $400 |
Both taillight leak water to the inside. Drilled the bottoms to let water out. New ones are over 225. Each |
| 60500 mi US $1200 |
Battery failed load test- replaced |
| 67000 mi US $1300 |
Compressor leaking freon. replaced entire system. |
| 24000 mi | Driver's side heated seat stopped working. There is a TSB for this. Driver's side heated seat stopped working. |
| 79000 mi US $145 |
AC would not blow cold under 1800 rpm. Scroll valve replaced in compressor. Problem solved without compressor removal/replacement |
| 110000 mi US $35 |
Compressor dead not repaired |
| 112000 mi US $1100 |
replace compressor drier etc. |
2006 Ford Freestyle 4dr Wagon
203-horsepower 3.0L V6 CVT AWD
| 160000 mi US $100 |
A/C not functioning. A/C was recharged, checked after 4 days to find it was leaking significantly. |
| 120000 mi US $600 |
Strange problem with AC and electrical. May have been due to improper repair by prior owner. |
| 36000 mi | Driver's side heated seat failed. Dealer had recall notice and replaced heating element. |
| 78000 mi | Heated seats failed in both front seats. |
| 130000 mi US $495 |
Alternator wore out, replaced |
| 118000 mi US $100 |
Replaced faulty driver side seat heater |
| 12400 mi | Heated seat pads failed on driver's seat. |
| 40920 mi C $100 |
Replaced driver's heated seat pads with Dorman aftermarket |
| 53320 mi C $200 |
Fan Blower Module 'stuck' HV Fan on high. Simple self replacement under passenger dash using part number 9L3Z19E624B Subwoofer amp gone. Replaced part with 7L2Z18B849A |
| 100000 mi US $1600 |
A/c - heat system unbalanced and inefficient, esp. a/c. Replaced core. |
| 120000 mi US $1400 |
No A/C. Condenser replaced and Freon recharged. |
| 106000 mi US $1095 |
Compressor failed. Compressor, dryer and all associated parts replaced. |
| 79500 mi US $1100 |
Expansion valve failed & destroyed A/C compressor. Ford dealer wanted $1700 to repair-instead took car to ASE certified garage which fixed system with genuine Ford parts for $1100 - saved me $600 and A/C is now ice cold! |
| 91140 mi C $100 |
Heated seat not working. Grid replaced. |
| 116140 mi C $100 |
Blend door motor for passenger HVAC failed and was not allowing cold air to blow. |
| 116560 mi C $1400 |
A/C line to rear of car rotted through. Replaced line. Had to remove manifold, fuel tank and drop rear sub-frame assembly to replace line. 9 hours of labour. |
| 119660 mi | A few years ago a light bulb burned out in the instrument cluster. The bulb was non replaceable so the Ford dealer got a used cluster from a wrecker and put it in. All that just to fix a burned out bulb. The new odometer was about 30,000 lower. |
| 110000 mi US $1030 |
A/c compressor fail |
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