2006 Ford Freestar Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 1%of 356 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 72,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the suspension of the 2006 Ford Freestar, 1% of the 356 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 72,000 miles.
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. While driving approximately 55 MPH, the driver suddenly lost control of the vehicle. After coming to an abrupt stop and inspecting the vehicle, the driver discovered that the rear axle assembly had fractured due to severe rust and corrosion. The failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but the local dealer was not notified. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 120,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11113628, filed 2018-07, 120,000 miles“The contact owns a 2006 Ford Freestar. While driving approximately 15 MPH, the contact stated that the front axle fractured and was repaired by a local mechanic. However, the front axle fractured again. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had not been notified. The current and failure mileages were approximately 72,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10369805, filed 2010-12, 72,000 miles“The contact stated on 4-18-06 while washing the vehicle, the rubber surrounding the front windshield on the driver's side came loose. On 4-20-06 while driving on the highway at 55 MPH the rubber surrounding the front windshield on the passenger's side also came loose. The rubber is still attached at the passenger side door. In addition, while the vehicle is parked, if you place your weight on the vehicle, the vehicle rocks back and forth.”
NHTSA complaint #10155763, filed 2006-04, 1,700 milesSuspension: 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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