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2005 Ford Freestyle Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs)

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TSB Date Problem Area TSB Text
08/01/17 NHTSA ID: 10109070
TSB ID: SSM 46085

The powertrain control/emissions diagnosis (pc/ed) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (etbs). the etc_act and etc_dsd pids should not used to diagnose possible etb concerns. the ids has a limited refresh rate
04/15/13 NHTSA ID: 10051815
TSB ID: CSP-12N03

Ford: see document search button for owner letter. momentary engine idle rpm surge may be intermittent and may occur, due to deposits buildup in throttle body, at low speeds, while parking or entering driveway and check engine lamp may
11/08/07 NHTSA ID: 10023294
TSB ID: 0710

Ford\mercury service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. certain 2005 through 2007 fwd and awd ford five hundred, freestyle and mercury montego vehicles - rear brake wear. also have an owner's letter. *nj updated
07/23/07 NHTSA ID: 10022241
TSB ID: 19722

Mil with dtc p0106 and/or p0109.
02/10/06 NHTSA ID: 10019068
TSB ID: 19005

Grunt or squeak from front suspension during full lock turns - service tip.
01/12/06 NHTSA ID: 10018745
TSB ID: 041601

Wds cop kit diagnostic tip - coil on plug (cop) ignition systems - engine misfire or rough running.
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12/14/05 NHTSA ID: 10018066
TSB ID: 05175

Engine rpm fluctuation at highway cruising speeds - vehicles built prior to 8/2/2005.
05/05/05 NHTSA ID: 10014669
TSB ID: 18479

Squeak from rear of vehicle when driving over bumps. *eh
05/05/05 NHTSA ID: 10014650
TSB ID: 0547

Thumping noise or roughness from rear brakes.
05/05/05 NHTSA ID: 10014623
TSB ID: 18353

Squeak from rear of vehicle when driving over bumps. *eh
04/27/05 NHTSA ID: 10014048
TSB ID: 04242

Driveability concerns during deceleration.
04/05/05 NHTSA ID: 10012948
TSB ID: 0532

Squeak/clunk noise from rear lower control arm - vehicles built 7/12/2004 through 9/21/2004.
04/05/05 NHTSA ID: 10012976
TSB ID: 18432

Vehicle may exhibit an oil life xx% message inthe odometer message center display prior to the vehicle reaching 5000 miles. *eh
07/26/06 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10020134
TSB ID: 06114

Continuously variable transaxle (cvt) noise diagnosis.
05/10/06 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10019914
TSB ID: 06411

Oil leak from power transfer unit.
05/05/05 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10014624
TSB ID: 18361

Oil leak from power transfer unit. *eh
04/28/05 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10014086
TSB ID: 042107

General (pcm) power train control module programming procedures.
04/14/05 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10013317
TSB ID: 18378

Oil leak from power transfer unit.
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02/27/07 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10021061
TSB ID: 19312

Battery light illuminated.
05/17/06 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10019951
TSB ID: 0662

Intermittent instrument cluster gauge sweep/reset - multiple warning lights on - reverse lights on - vehicles built before 2/17/2006.
03/13/06 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10019377
TSB ID: 06211

Heated seats inoperative.
12/14/05 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10018065
TSB ID: 05179

Intermittent speed control deactivation and/or speed control will not set.
12/07/05 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10017904
TSB ID: 05419

False parking aid warnings.
05/05/05 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10014682
TSB ID: 0551

Intermittent headlamp flicker with no key in the ignition - vehicles built before 2/21/2005.
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05/05/05 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10014671
TSB ID: 04262

False parking aid warnings. update.
05/04/05 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10014601
TSB ID: 18329

Audio unit backlight inoperative and or dtc b2477. *eh
04/27/05 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10014062
TSB ID: 04189

Rear window defroster grid/integral antenna diagnosis and repair - terminal tab repair.
04/05/05 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10012970
TSB ID: 18412

Memory seat, mirrors and pedals operation.
04/05/05 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10012961
TSB ID: 18399

Memory seat, adjustable pedals and mirrors operation concerns.
01/18/05 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10011345
TSB ID: 18178

Wrench light on, no engagement in drive or reverse and diagnostic trouble code p0942.
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01/18/05 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10011346
TSB ID: 18179

Wrench light on, diagnostic trouble code p0562 and transaxle in limp home mode after battery jump start.
05/17/06 Other NHTSA ID: 10019950
TSB ID: 0664

Second row seat recline concern.
05/05/05 Other NHTSA ID: 10014670
TSB ID: 18504

Incorrect compass information in owners guide and work shop manual. *eh
05/05/05 Other NHTSA ID: 10014646
TSB ID: 18452

Engine service procedures. *eh
04/29/05 Other NHTSA ID: 10014310
TSB ID: 042616

Weld bonding procedure.

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Ford Freestyle TSBs (Technical Service Bulletins)

Some things are often misunderstood about recalls and technical service bulletins (TSBs). Plus a disclaimer.

  1. Recalls do not have to be issued only because something is prone to failure. NHTSA (a government agency) can only require a recall if a failure will affect safety, emissions, fuel economy, or compliance with some other regulation or law. Manufacturers can voluntarily recall cars for problems that do not affect these, though.
  2. Recalls often apply to only some cars of a specific model year, rather than all of them. You should receive a letter from the manufacturer if your car has been recalled. You can also check with the dealer, which will know which (if any) recalls pertain to your car.
  3. The primary purpose of TSBs is to inform dealers about known problems with a car and how to fix them. They are not the same as recalls. As with recalls, TSBs often only apply to some cars, not the entire model year.
  4. Dealers often will not provide a preventive repair just because a problem described in a TSB might happen to your car. They'll usually want to observe symptoms that the problem is already affecting your car.
  5. Even if there are symptoms, a manufacturer doesn't have to pick up the cost of a TSB repair if the car is out of warranty, though sometimes they do.

We provide the text of recalls and TSBs as provided by NHTSA. There can be errors in the text. If you sign up for notifications in My Garage, we will try to get these to do, but for various reasons (some beyond our control) cannot guarantee you will receive them. When in doubt about a recall or TSB, contact the dealer.