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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%)
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- 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 electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (13%)
$500 - $999 (13%)
$100 - $499 (37%)
< $100 (37%)
Chart based on 166 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
| 42622 mi C $580 |
replaced faulty alternator |
| 88660 mi C $345 |
Alternator died. Vehicle is now on it's 3rd alternator. |
| 151700 mi US $300 |
AC compressor was leaking oil so it was replaced with new unit, dryer etc. |
| 87000 mi US $700 |
AC Compressor Replacement |
| 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. |
| 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 |
| 75000 mi US $100 |
compressor failed |
| 27400 mi | Inoperable map lights |
| 95000 mi US $200 |
No A/C. Replaced compressor and recharged. |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 89900 mi C $130 |
replaced battery due to low charge |
| 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. |
| 80000 mi US $1250 |
Replaced air conditioner compressor |
2007 Ford Freestyle 4dr Wagon
203-horsepower 3.0L V6 CVT AWD
| 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". |
| 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 |
| 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. |
| 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 | 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. |
| 102300 mi C $575 |
Need alternator, no new part available, only jobber |
| 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. |
2007 Ford Freestyle 4-door
6-cylinder CVT AWD
| 16000 mi | Heated seat element failure. |
2007 Ford Freestyle 4-door
6-cylinder CVT 2WD
| 59000 mi | compressor leak |
| 62000 mi | replaced compressor |
2006 Ford Freestyle 4dr Wagon
203-horsepower 3.0L V6 CVT FWD
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 190000 mi US $2000 |
the car was not cooling. I had the compressor replaced 3 times, replaced the evaporator coil, dryer and expansion valve |
| 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. |
| 204000 mi US $180 |
A/C compressor seized |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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 |
| 55634 mi | GEM module went bad. No cost other than $100.00 deductible as I purchased extended warranty with vehicle. |
| 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. |
2006 Ford Freestyle 4dr Wagon
203-horsepower 3.0L V6 CVT AWD
| 120000 mi US $600 |
Strange problem with AC and electrical. May have been due to improper repair by prior owner. |
| 130000 mi US $495 |
Alternator wore out, replaced |
| 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! |
| 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. |
| 160000 mi US $100 |
A/C not functioning. A/C was recharged, checked after 4 days to find it was leaking significantly. |
| 110000 mi US $1030 |
A/c compressor fail |
| 118000 mi US $100 |
Replaced faulty driver side seat heater |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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 |
2005 Ford Freestyle 4dr Wagon
203-horsepower 3.0L V6 CVT FWD
| 30000 mi | Dealer repaired light on inst cluster, replaced fuel cap. No further repairs |
| 6500 mi | Starter water pump gear shifter role resisrer motor mount backup sensor . Condenser and compressor. One coil connector. |
| 60000 mi US $250 |
A back signal light malfunctioned due to a fuse burn-out. |
| 17000 mi | Bad odor coming from ventilation system. |
| 25000 mi | DVD player failed |
| 80800 mi US $1000 |
A computer module and the main AC computer failed. |
| 115000 mi US $1100 |
AC compressor failed. Calif. requires entire system to be replaced. |
| 69400 mi US $400 |
Instrument cluster indications intermittant. |
| 72000 mi US $500 |
Dealer installed remanufactured instrument cluster. |
| 136000 mi US $950 |
Replaced ac compressor |
| 125000 mi US $950 |
AC compressor broke |
| 88000 mi US $389 |
Replaced A/C compressor and expansion due to a PAG oil leak on the compressor housing and a failed scroll valve. Replaced A/C compressor and expansion valve (preventative) due to a PAG oil leak on the compressor housing and a failed scroll valve. |
| 9470 mi | Replaced defective instrument cluster. |
| 89000 mi US $18 |
Replaced the Ambient air temperature sensor. It was not reading the correct outside temperature. |
| 92800 mi US $10 |
Replaced driver side turn signal bulb, took 10-15 minutes. |
| 97000 mi US $153 |
AC was recharged and tested twice. Diagnosis was replacement of major components totaling $950-$1000 to replace. Chose not to repair. |
| 75000 mi US $125 |
replaced scroll valve on compressor and recharged system |
| 85000 mi | replaced battery |
| 56000 mi | Air conditioner not cooling. Recharged. However, within two weeks noticed that car was still not cooling. Took car to Dealership at this point. Leak in lines. Replaced AC lines and recharged. Car still not cooling especially as temperatures go higher. Dealer ran test in the morning. The AC seems to be cooling fine so Dealer said nothing wrong with AC. Trying to make appointment to return car in the afternoon for testing. |
| 56300 mi | AC still not cooling. Dealer just started replacing parts one by one until AC was cooling again. Since initial report was during warranty period, dealer did not charge for repair. |
| 71300 mi C $220 |
Air conditioning did not work. two flashers burned out. |
| 73160 mi | AC problem. |
| 82460 mi C $1037 |
AC repair. I am starting to hate this car that I had so much enjoyed... |
| 158000 mi US $1200 |
It needed a dryer and compressor |
| 35000 mi | Intermittent "beep" from driver info center at random times. No OBD codes shown and shop said they could not duplicate. |
| 36000 mi US $10 |
Fuel gage drops to suddenly drops to show completely empty with 1/3 of fuel left in tank. Engine stopped running stranding family on side of road. Towed to dealer who said it was out of gas and they put 5 gallons in it and it started. Tank then filled by me and found that 6.3 gallons remained in tank although reported "completely empty by de |
| 36000 mi | Brought in for installation of wiring harness to repair outstanding fuel gage issue. TSB 06-17-02 performed. Did not fix problem. Car returned to dealer after driving and noticed that fuel gage still didn't work. Successfull repair of fuel gage problem. One of the two screens on fuel pump was defective. |
| 74000 mi | Instrument cluster died. Backup lights came on while driving forward. Found out that there is a TSB on this problem. New cluster was ordered. New cluster was installed. Vehicle had to be returned when AC would not work - cluster required reprogramming. |
| 96200 mi US $877 |
Defective air conditioner compressor (leaking fluid) |
| 123800 mi US $200 |
Replaced alternator, probably not necessary though, turned out to be a defective battery. |
| 45000 mi US $160 |
No turnover, no start - lights flashing intermittently , clicking noise from under dash, even when key is out of ignition switch. |
| 137000 mi US $28 |
Replaced alternator, belt and battery passenger High beam on out replaced both upper bulbs only |
| 137800 mi US $140 |
Replaced a/c compressor scroll valve and recharged system |
2005 Ford Freestyle 4dr Wagon
203-horsepower 3.0L V6 CVT AWD
| 25000 mi | paint flaking off am/fm selection button on radio Installed new radio. |
| 29000 mi | cruise control stopped working |
| 34000 mi | The "heated seats" stop working in the driver, then the passenger front seats. Both bottom and back "heating pads" had to be replaced |
| 41000 mi US $50 |
The "Check Charging System" warning message came on. Took car to Dealer, and they diagnosed a bad alternator. Dealer order part and replaced the next day. Not sure of the total amount, since it was not printed on my repair bill. I have a extended warranty |
| 69000 mi | Outside courtesy light under driver side mirror (LED puddle light) went out. Had dealership order part and replace. Cost was $52. |
| 83000 mi US $300 |
This is my 3RD alternator . . . original went under warranty and was replaced. Now it went again and replaced. |
| 3000 mi | New wiring harness for the speed control. (email 081707) New actuator motor for one of the airconditioning doors. (email 081707) |
| 24000 mi US $1200 |
AC compressor went out |
| 22000 mi | All dashboard lights on. No climate control, dash, traction control, All-wheel-drive, rear-sensor or other electrical function. RCM (Restraint Control Module) short-circuited. Replaced under warranty after 2 days' diagnosis. |
| No charge to me for the 'repairs' as I traded the vehicle in with this dealer/shop on a different Ford. They had not been able to locate the cause of the electrical problems that made the vehicle unusable during very damp weather. |
| 129000 mi US $55 |
Drivers door lock actuator failed |
| 162000 mi US $420 |
Starter motor failed |
| 195000 mi US $100 |
A/C compressor replaced, clutch was throwing sparks and smoking intermittent starter failure, have to knock on the starter regularly to get it to work |
| 245000 mi US $320 |
a/c compressor failed/locked up, drive belt broke. Replaced compressor, drier and expansion valve. Flushed a/c lines, pulled a vacuum and recharged system. Replaced drive belt. |
| 64500 mi US $268 |
Battery light was on at start-up, car ran so poorly had it towed to dealer which was giant waste of money $100 diagnosis to tell me I needed an alternator $700! Local shop let me purchase alternator & belt total $265 parts and 3 hrs. labor. |
| 73000 mi US $120 |
Started slow 4 about a week then not at all. Turned out the thermostat housing had been leaking directly on the starter for months. |
| 75020 mi C $275 |
rear wiper moter r/r |
| 78740 mi C $75 |
Heater Relay R & R |
| 105400 mi C $645 |
R & R Alternator |
| 54000 mi US $75 |
During suspension inspection, technician discovered air conditioning compressor had major leak. Compressor was replaced & system was recharged. |
| 101060 mi C $80 |
AC was weak needed to be recharged |
| 26000 mi | Factory installed dvd player blew. |
| 49000 mi US $290 |
stopped working the redo whole entire air conditioning system |
| 59000 mi | No change key, outside mirrors passenger |
| 143000 mi US $15 |
Rear wiper motor failed. Wiper shaft gummed up from rust, salt, and other elements. Rebuilt motor (only purchased torque bits to disassemble motor). Re-installed rebuilt motor. Repair successful. |
| 71000 mi US $50 |
A/C condens0r leaking, part replaced under extended warranty. Rear wiper motor died. Replaced under extended warranty. |
| 71300 mi | Shortly after new condensor installed to fix original leaking unit, the new one started leaking. Returned to dealer. Part was not readily available so I drove for a couple weeks with no A/C. New OEM part arived and installed, fixed now. |
| 89000 mi US $2000 |
Found leak from A/C system, compressor and lines needed to be replaced. |
| 99000 mi US $545 |
Alternator failed |
| 208000 mi US $530 |
Vehicle wouldnt start some days, light on dashboard state to check charging system Ended up having to have the Alternator replacement |
| 76000 mi US $500 |
Radio (6 disc in dash changer and DVD audio controller failed. Dealer troubleshooting = $87 and offered a factory refurb radio for $398. I purchased a used radio online for $150+$20 shipping. Price shown was if I used dealer parts. |
| 79000 mi US $20 |
The 6 disc CD changer that was replaced in June jammed $20 to have the discs removed locally and the recycler where I bought the original replaced it under their warranty (Nordstrom auto parts in SD). I did the R&R work. |
| 97000 mi | Check Charging System annunciator and message appearing intermittently. Alternator OK, battery OK, system producing 14+ volts when light is on. PCU is commanding NO LIGHT when light is on. Still troubleshooting. |
| 97700 mi US $632 |
Update on Charging System from Sept. 2011. Replaced alternator with rebuilt unit: No change. Troubleshooting found rebuilt unit NOT sending correct signal back to PCU. Installed NEW alternator. Repair Complete. $460 Alternator, $172 Labor. |
| 132000 mi | The driver's side seat heater shorted out and died, but not before overheating enough to alarm my wife who also reported an electrical smell. After turning the car off, the system stopped working and has not been repaired. |
| 140000 mi US $480 |
The air conditioning compressor had been leaking lube oil for over a year. It finally failed and was replaced w/parts from Rock Auto and our local mechanic. |
| 171000 mi | Driver's side seat heater never fixed. |
| 62000 mi US $600 |
Alternator stopped working, needed to be replaced. Because of its age, serpentine belt was also replaced. |
| 82000 mi US $750 |
Starter motor had become slightly unreliable--made odd noise, sometimes needed to attempt start multiple times. |
| 103500 mi US $470 |
Alternator not charging adequately. This was a rebuilt alternator; the orignal had failed previously. |
| 16 mi | Sensor wire repaired. The wire was broken and Check engine light was on. |
2005 Ford Freestyle 4-door
6-cylinder CVT AWD
| 10000 mi US $40 |
Instrument cluster flashed on and off at different intervals. Dealer replaced instrument cluster under warranty. |
2005 Ford Freestyle 4-door
4-cylinder CVT 2WD
| 37000 mi US $35 |
The alternator had to be replaced. |
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