2005 Ford Freestyle Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 0%of 1,459 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 161,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the wheels of the 2005 Ford Freestyle, 0% of the 1,459 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 161,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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 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 miles“Vehicles says awd malfunction and traction control sensor won't shut off while driving on highway. The power locks also malfunctioned shortly before the awd malfunction, making it where it was unable to shut. The power lock was unlocked/locked a couple times fixing the issue for now.”
NHTSA complaint #11171879, filed 2019-01, 164,100 miles“The contact owns a 2005 Ford Freestyle. While driving approximately 25 MPH, the all-wheel drive malfunction indicator illuminated. Approximately two weeks later, the check transmission indicator also illuminated. The contact called an unknown local dealer, but the vehicle was not diagnosed. The failures were not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 161,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11102134, filed 2018-06, 161,000 milesWheels: 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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