2005 Ford Freestyle Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 1%of 1,459 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 92,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the suspension of the 2005 Ford Freestyle, 1% of the 1,459 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 92,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was traveling on a side street at approximately 30 MPH. I heard a loud clunk from the rear of the car.. I stopped the car and got out to check the cause. The right rear lower control arm was no longer connected to the vehicle structure. The attachment bolt and bushing is connected to the control arm. The attachment bracket that is welded to the sub-frame is deteriorated.”
NHTSA complaint #10586918, filed 2014-05, 112,000 miles“Rear brake failed for the second time with in 27,000 miles. Ford refused to help. I believe there is a problem with the braking system in this SUV. Also, had to replace both strut bearings and I have on starting to go out again. I think this car should have never left the plant.”
NHTSA complaint #10194064, filed 2007-06, 27,655 miles“2005 Ford Freestyle sel fwd - 116k miles, very good condition, 2nd owner. On 11/1, I requested mechanic to do a full inspection on the car, no know issues, but just to check it over before winter. Upon inspection, mechanic found the engine cradle subframe to be rusted/rotted beyond repair, and said car was not safe to drive. Only this cradle showed significant rust, in fact the original exhaust system is still on the car (that is most shocking, the exhaust out lasted this subframe). As I stated the car is in fantastic shape, and runs great. …”
NHTSA complaint #10653569, filed 2014-11, 116,265 miles“For about a month now my car has been making this loud helicopter noise. We thought it was the alternator so I had that changed, thought it was the water pump and cooling fan, had that changed. The mechanic believes it's the torque converter within the transmission. After doing research I see this is a very very common and dangerous problem with the CVT transmission. Thankfully my car has not lost power while driving but has gone into safe mode while attempting to drive. A few weeks ago I was trying to backup and I put the car in gear and it wouldn't move. …”
NHTSA complaint #10663375, filed 2014-12, 187,000 miles“I was driving my 2005 Ford Freestyle on an interstate highway at approximately 72 MPH. While driving on a straight section of highway and with both of my hands on the steering wheel, the vehicle suddenly went completely out of control. I tried desperately to straighten up and to control the car but it was useless. The vehicle went sideways and then started to spin out of control. The vehicle ended up in a berm on the side of the highway facing in the opposite direction. Only by the mercy and grace of god was our vehicle not struck by a passing vehicle or did our vehicle roll. …”
NHTSA complaint #10448040, filed 2012-02, 54,401 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10019068Jan 1, 2006Grunt or squeak from front suspension during full lock turns - service tip.
- 10012948Jun 7, 2005Squeak/clunk noise from rear lower control arm - vehicles built 7/12/2004 through 9/21/2004.
- 10014669Mar 1, 2005Squeak from rear of vehicle when driving over bumps.
- 10014623Dec 1, 2004Squeak from rear of vehicle when driving over bumps.
Suspension: other model years
Other parts of the 2005 Ford Freestyle
587 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
447 complaintsFuel system
153 complaintsElectrical system
142 complaintsEngine cooling
129 complaintsEngine
120 complaintsBrakes
105 complaintsOther or unknown
80 complaintsBody and structure
61 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
37 complaintsSteering
21 complaintsElectronic stability control
16 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Ford Freestyle
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.
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