WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED (75MPH) THE TRANSMISSION FAILED, THERE WAS NO WARNING AND THERE WERE NO PREVIOUS PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSION. THE TRANSMISSION HAS NO FORWARD OR REVERSE GEARS LEAVING IT ESSENTIALLY IN NEUTRAL. THIS LEFT THE CAR WITHOUT POWER OR THE ABILITY TO…

12/31/2012 · NHTSA ODI #10490530.0

2006 Freestar · fuel system

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE DRIVING, A STRONG ODOR OF GASOLINE WAS EXPELLED FROM THE AIR VENTS. SOMETIMES THE CONSUMER BECAME SO DIZZY, THAT SHE WOULD HAVE TO PULL OVER FOR FRESH AIR . THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO THE DEALER MULTIPLE TIMES, BUT THEY COULD…

12/31/2009 · NHTSA ODI #10297675.0

2006 Freestar · powertrain

TRANSMISSION FAILURE. ON OFF-RAMP OF HIGHWAY, VAN TOTALLY DISENGAGED AND DIED. VAN NOW HAS LOST REVERSE AND HAS TROUBLE EVEN GOING INTO DRIVE. *TR

12/29/2009 · NHTSA ODI #10297329.0

2006 Freestar · powertrain

TRANSMISSION FAILED COMPLETELY WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH ON INTERSTATE - NO PRIOR PROBLEMS OR INDICATIONS OF FAILURE. 2006 FORD FREETSAR VAN WITH 69,000 MILES. *TR

12/29/2009 · NHTSA ODI #10297418.0

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severe NHTSA 06V069000 09/03/2006

ON CERTAIN VANS EQUIPPED WITH THE POWER LIFTGATE OPTION, THE POWER LIFTGATE MOTOR AUTOMATICALLY DISENGAGES AFTER THE LIFTGATE IS POWERED OPEN

IN THE EVENT OF A LIFTGATE STRUT MALFUNCTION, THE LIFTGATE CAN FALL FREELY WITH NO PRIOR WARNING. ANYONE STANDING BENEATH THE LIFTGATE MAY BE INJURED IF THE LIFTGATE FALLS.

Fix: DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE POWER LIFTGATE MODULE TO REDUCE THE LIKELIHOOD THAT THE LIFTGATE COULD FALL FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 15, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.

Common questions

Is the 2006 Ford Freestar reliable?

Mostly yes. With a reliability score of 7.0 out of 10 based on 356 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2006 Ford Freestar is generally a sound vehicle. The areas to watch are listed in the top problem section above — most are budget items, not deal-breakers.

What's the most common problem on the 2006 Ford Freestar?

Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is powertrain, with 248 complaints filed. Average repair cost runs about $2,500 at an independent shop.

What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?

The powertrain is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $2,500 at an independent shop. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.

How do I check if my Ford Freestar has open recalls?

Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.

Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2006 Ford Freestar?

Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 356 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $2,500, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans aren't always better value.

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