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2007 Ford Freestyle repairs by problem area

Engine (29%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (15%)

Brakes and Traction Control (8%)

Suspension and Steering (9%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (29%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)

Other (5%)

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2007 Ford Freestyle electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (3%)

$500 - $999 (15%)

$100 - $499 (43%)

< $100 (40%)

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Chart based on 40 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2007 Ford Freestyle 4dr Wagon

203-horsepower 3.0L V6 CVT FWD

75000 mi

US $100
compressor failed 
151700 mi

US $300
AC compressor was leaking oil so it was replaced with new unit, dryer etc. 
42622 mi

C $580
replaced faulty alternator 
88660 mi

C $345
Alternator died. Vehicle is now on it's 3rd alternator. 
80000 mi

US $1250
Replaced air conditioner compressor 
103700 mi

US $780
This was a failure due to a leaking water pump. The other mechanics continually missed this during routine oil changes and a recall by the dealership. 
130000 mi

US $280
Starter sometimes worked sometimes didn't 
39000 mi

US $550
the dashboard panel failed, speedometer, gauges, etc. 
66000 mi AC compressor failure will be replaced later. Dealer est. was more than I wanted to spend at the time. Will fix it somewhere else. 
67000 mi

US $525
Compressor failure, replaced with one purchased online and suppled to mechanic who completed the repair for half of cost of dealer estimate 
109200 mi

US $260
Replaced alternator 
96000 mi

US $60
Changed the resistor for the blower motor. Changed the light bulbs in the instrument panel. 
87000 mi

US $700
AC Compressor Replacement 
89900 mi

C $130
replaced battery due to low charge 
69000 mi

US $100
I had a issue with the AC, took it to The dealer to check out. Needed new compressor. They installed it and my cost was $100.00 deductible with ESP Premium. They billed the ESP $3198.00 for the R/R. ESP was a good investment for me. JC 
27400 mi Inoperable map lights 
95000 mi

US $200
No A/C. Replaced compressor and recharged. 
79980 mi

C $400
Rear windshield wiper failed, replaced motor. 
123380 mi Dome lights would randomly come on, sometimes (but not always) when signaling left or using high beams. Dashboard lighting would go out completely at random. Traded in vehicle. 

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2007 Ford Freestyle 4dr Wagon

203-horsepower 3.0L V6 CVT AWD

102300 mi

C $200
A/C Scroll Valve changed 
105400 mi

C $100
CD Player failed "CD Error" Unit replaced with used unit 
108500 mi

C $344
Starter failed ..... new item fitted 
102300 mi

C $575
Need alternator, no new part available, only jobber 
67500 mi

US $222
air conditioner may have a leak filled up with fluid will check later 
89000 mi Air conditioner only cools when moving. 
89000 mi Dealer claimed that there was debris in the AC system due to faulty internal parts. Too costly to repair. 
22000 mi Rear passenger complained they could not hear music. Sound is not coming out of the rear speakers as loud as the front speakers. Dealer ordered a new radio, speakers are OK. 
23000 mi The radio was replaced and the rear speaker problem was fixed but now the new radio does not light up when the light are on. Waiting for oil change to fix. 
26000 mi

US $40
Radio needed reprogrammed and I found the soluion online. Dealer did not know about that particular programming.  
111000 mi

US $130
Replaced the scroll valve on the AC compressor to fix poor cooling at low speed. 
22000 mi Replaced burnt out bulb in dash gauge cluster. 
63000 mi

US $100
Brake switch failed and had to be replaced, along with reflashing computer which had stored error codes. 
27000 mi Map light switch malfunctioned (sticking and required several attempts to turn on/off each time). Switch was replaced under warranty. 
110000 mi

US $150
AC not working at idle and working poorly otherwise. Shops insisted bad compressor. 
116000 mi

US $90
After researching AC problems for the Freestyle I discovered that a simple scroll compressor control valve replacement worked for many. Cost under $100, worked beautifully. 
29000 mi AC not cold. Dealer replaced AC compressor. 
30200 mi Factory CD changer jammed trying to eject a disc. Dealer installed a replacement but did not flash the new unit's software. Upon noticing abnormal behavior by the new unit I returned to dealer who flashed the new unit with "as built data". 
140019 mi

US $230
Everything of the air conditioning system are working but the air was just not cooling. Scroll valve was replaced. After the repair the a/c system has been real cold. 

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2007 Ford Freestyle 4-door

6-cylinder CVT AWD

16000 mi Heated seat element failure. 

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2007 Ford Freestyle 4-door

6-cylinder CVT 2WD

59000 mi compressor leak 
62000 mi replaced compressor 

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2007 Ford Freestyle Electrical Problems

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