TOOK 2005 FORD FREESTYLE IN FOR OIL CHANGE AND COURTESY CHECK. UPON INSPECTION, IT WAS NOTICED THAT THE FRONT TIRES HAD SIGNIFICANT INTERIOR WEAR, AND THAT THE RIGHT REAR BRAKE WAS RUBBING METAL TO METAL. VEHICLE ONLY HAD 24554 MILES ON IT. TOOK TO LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP, REAR BRAKES AND RIGHT ROTOR REPLACED, AND TWO TIRES REPLACED. *JB
2005 ford Freestyle brakes problems
moderate 87 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $450
Complaints
87
Recalls
0
Crashes
2
Avg fix
$450
What owners are reporting 3 most recent
REAR BRAKES REPLACED AT 15,000 MILES AND THEN AGAIN AT 32,000 WE HAD TO REPLACE REAR BRAKES AND ROTORS. FACTORY PAID FOR FIRST REPLACEMENT AT 15,000. *JB
I HAVE A 2005 FORD FREESTYLE AT 22,299 MILES HAD TO HAVE REAR BRAKES PLACE ON MY CAR. NOW AT 36,450 12-26-2006 HAVE THE SAME REAR BRAKES REPLACE AND HEAD FOR A CLASS ACTION LAW SUIT AGAINST FORD & FORD DEALER SHIP IF THEY DON'T DO SOMETHING TO CORRECT THIS PROBLEM AT THERE COST. A CAR DOES NOT WEAR BRAKES THAT FAST WITH EVEN A PERSON WITH NORMAL BRAKE USAGE. IF ANY PERSON WOULD LIKE TO BE INCLUDED…
Common questions
How serious is the brakes problem on the 2005 ford Freestyle?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 87 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $450 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the brakes typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $450 for brakes repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to brakes?
No active recalls currently cover brakes issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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