Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2006 Ford Freestar
NHTSA data on file today
The 2006 Ford Freestar has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 356 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #13V081000 Corrosion of Third Row Seat Attachment NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E056000 FUEL LEAK/FIRE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06V069000 POWER LIFTGATES NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Power Train 254 complaints
- Electrical System 40 complaints
- Engine 31 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 19 complaints
- Unknown or Other 13 complaints
- Seats 12 complaints
Of the 356 complaints on file, 3 report a crash and 4 a fire; across all 356 complaints, owners report 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2006 Ford Freestar has a high number of power train issues, with 254 owner complaints. Three recalls exist, impacting the seats, fuel system, and structure. The limited data offers an incomplete picture but suggests worrying reliability, particularly in the power train area.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| power train | 80,000–120,000 miles | $1,000–$2,500 | very common |
| electrical system | 70,000–100,000 miles | $200–$1,500 | common |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change
- Brake inspection and servicing
- Coolant system flush
- Transmission fluid change
- Battery testing and replacement
- Air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Transmission slipping
- Check engine light on
- Unusual noises when driving
- Difficulty shifting gears
- Power loss while driving
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2006 Ford Freestar at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.