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Ford Freestyle repairs by problem area
Engine (24%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (13%)
Brakes and Traction Control (6%)
Suspension and Steering (23%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (27%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)
Other (5%)
Select a problem area
- 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 685 repairs.
Ford Freestyle body repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (6%)
$500 - $999 (11%)
$100 - $499 (22%)
< $100 (61%)
Chart based on 18 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 | Water leaking into interior, presumably for sunroof. Dealer could not replicate. |
| 99000 mi | Intermittent leak hard to reproduce, never fixed. |
| 143000 mi | Moonroof drain hoses to rear are routed improperly and run uphill from the moonroof before going down the rear body pillars. Water would overflow the tray and unsealed drains and run down the headliner leading to wet carpet. |
| 21700 mi | Seccond row seats did not fold appropriately |
| 41000 mi US $100 |
Back passenger window seal is leaking. Dealer claimed that this is not covered under warranty and quoted a $5-700 cost for replacing entire motor and window. |
2007 Ford Freestyle 4dr Wagon
203-horsepower 3.0L V6 CVT AWD
| 101680 mi | Subframe is cracked, and no parts to repair... |
2006 Ford Freestyle 4dr Wagon
203-horsepower 3.0L V6 CVT FWD
| 8086 mi | dealer replaced dashboard storage compartment door under warranty. It took a couple of weeks to get the part. |
2006 Ford Freestyle 4dr Wagon
203-horsepower 3.0L V6 CVT AWD
| 115000 mi US $1200 |
Got a quote for the paint flaking off the hood. All freestyles do this. Was quoted over a thousand dollars with no guarantee the issue would not return. Did not repair. |
| 119000 mi US $300 |
Heated seats stopped working. Did not repair. Not worth the cost. |
| 82700 mi US $90 |
Freestyle has history of water leak from sunroof drainage system. Dealer blewout lines which has rectified the problem for the time being. |
| 75000 mi | Leak has returned. |
2005 Ford Freestyle 4dr Wagon
203-horsepower 3.0L V6 CVT FWD
| 3100 mi | rubber seal around windscreen became loose. Dealer had to replace window and seal - covered by warranty |
2005 Ford Freestyle 4dr Wagon
203-horsepower 3.0L V6 CVT AWD
| 40000 mi US $425 |
sunroof motor replaced - rear roof leak, common problem with all freestyles with sunroof |
| 83000 mi US $600 |
water during heavy rain noticed small amount on front windshield and also slow but steady drip through factory installed DVD player- turned out Ford has bulletin on this problem but wouldn't pay anything for repair. |
| 104780 mi | Sun roof drain was clogged with a Maple "key". Debris removed, drain clear. |
| 22000 mi | Driver rear seat fold down handle / cable did not always function properly - was replaced under warranty. |
| 64000 mi US $200 |
Rocker panels too rusty to pass inspection. |
| 73000 mi US $850 |
Common to this model the engine cradle was rotted.$2700 + labor at dealer. 300 at recycling yard + 9 hrs labor 60 per hr at my shop. If a dealer was relied on most would scrap the car. |
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