2006 Ford Freestar Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 1%of 356 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 97,994miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the body and structure of the 2006 Ford Freestar, 1% of the 356 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 97,994 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.
“I purchased a 2006 Ford Freestar van on 10-13-2020 and 10-16-2020 car lights started blinking on and off in an outside the van. Started to drive home the van started jerking bad and smoking. Cut off in the middle of the road while my children an pregnant daughter in law were in the van. The axle broke and my transmission fluid is leaking my gears change but van won't move.”
NHTSA complaint #11364877, filed 2020-10“The contact owns a 2006 Ford Freestar. The contact stated that there was rust on the wheel wheel, mounting brackets, and latches. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The failure mileage was 95,988.”
NHTSA complaint #11266848, filed 2019-10, 95,988 miles“The contact owns a 2006 Ford Freestar. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds the vehicle made a rubbing noise. The contact inspected the vehicle and found that the rear driver side wheel well had become separated and was rubbing against the tire. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure and the current mileage was 110,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10484592, filed 2012-11, 110,000 miles“The contact owns a 2006 Ford Freestar. The contact stated that water penetrated the hood, causing the transmission and the electrical system to fail. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that water damaged the transmission, instrumental cluster, and smart module. The dealer replaced the transmission. The instrumental cluster and smart module were not replaced. The failure mileage was 100,000 and the current mileage was replaced 105,000. The VIN was unavailable.”
NHTSA complaint #10411482, filed 2011-07, 100,000 miles“The contact owns a 2006 Ford Freestar. The contact stated that the power liftgate motor disengages when the latch opens, causing it to fall immediately. Through the internet, she discovered a recall regarding this issue. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The contact feels that this is a safety issue because someone could be injured by standing under the latch of the vehicle as the motor disengages. The NHTSA campaign id number was unknown. The failure mileage was 76,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10277597, filed 2009-07, 76,000 milesRelated recalls
- 06V069000Mar 9, 2006On certain vans equipped with the power liftgate option, the power liftgate motor automatically disengages after the liftgate is powered open.Covers: Ford Freestar 2005–2006, Mercury Monterey 2005–2006
Body and structure: other model years
Other parts of the 2006 Ford Freestar
254 complaintsElectrical system
40 complaintsEngine
31 complaintsVehicle speed control
19 complaintsOther or unknown
17 complaintsSeats
12 complaintsFuel system
11 complaintsBrakes
10 complaintsEngine cooling
8 complaintsSeat belts
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaintsAir bags
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Ford Freestar
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 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