2006 Ford Freestar Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 3%of 356 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 143,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the seats of the 2006 Ford Freestar, 3% of the 356 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 143,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My third row seat latch rusted off and completely fell out while driving. I had a big hole right by the driver side back tire. I had to screww a piece of metel over the hole cause water would splash in. I cannot use my third seat any longer.”
NHTSA complaint #11394540, filed 2021-02, 155,000 miles“The entire unit that locks the 3rd row seat came loose from the wheel well due to corrosion. I looked up the recall information, and there is a recall for my van make and model year, but due to the fact that I bought this van new in northern kentucky, and have lived in northern kentucky ever since, Ford has decided that the recall does not apply to me, although clearly, it is exactly what has happened under the recall. Northern kentucky borders ohio, and ohio vehicles are included in the recall. It is ridiculous that the recall is by state, and Ford is choosing to let this safety hazard go.”
NHTSA complaint #10608719, filed 2014-07, 132,000 miles“I purchased a 2006 Ford Freestyle which currently has an open safety recall for 3rd Row Seat Latch Striker Corrosion Repair. I took the vehicle to a Ford dealership to have the recall repaired. The dealership confirmed the recall but days later informed me that the necessary parts are no longer available and that they are unable to complete the repair. This creates a serious safety concern because the recall involves corrosion of the 3rd row seat latch striker, which can affect proper seat latching and passenger safety in the event of a crash. …”
NHTSA complaint #11724996, filed 2026-03“The contact owns a 2006 Ford Freestar. While driving 25 MPH, the bracket that held the rear driver's side seat in place fractured. Larson motor group in nebraska city, nebraska was made aware of the failure and replaced the bracket. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 101,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11097661, filed 2018-05, 101,000 miles“The contact owns a 2006 Ford Freestar. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 13v081000 (seats) however, the vehicle was not remedied due to the technician stating that the corrosion was too severe to perform the remedy. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000. Part distribution disconnect.”
NHTSA complaint #10913700, filed 2016-10, 200,000 milesRelated recalls
- 13V081000Mar 7, 2013Ford is recalling certain model year 2004-2007 Freestar and Mercury Monterey vehicles manufactured from March 24, 2003, through November 7, 2006, equipped…Covers: Ford Freestar 2004–2007, Mercury Monterey 2004–2007
Related service bulletins
- 10205034Apr 21, 2016Safety recall 13S01 - Corrosion on sheet metal that supports 3rd row seat latch strikeers - requests for recall service action
- 10183770Apr 21, 2016For 2004-2007 Freestar or Monterey vehicles Safety Recall 13S01 has been issued for vehicles that are operated in high corrosion areas for an extended period, where the sheet…
- 10058103Sep 9, 2014Ford/mercury: safety recall regarding sheet metal support for folding 3rd row seat latch strikers can experience corrosion and will compromise mounting point causing seat to…
Seats: other model years
Other parts of the 2006 Ford Freestar
254 complaintsElectrical system
40 complaintsEngine
31 complaintsVehicle speed control
19 complaintsOther or unknown
17 complaintsFuel system
11 complaintsBrakes
10 complaintsEngine cooling
8 complaintsSeat belts
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsSteering
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Ford Freestar
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology