VEHICLE SPEED DECELERATED AND WRENCH LIGHT CAME ON TOOK TO FORD DEALERSHIP (ON VACATION TRIP) HAD TO LEAVE THE VEHICLE AS THEY SAID NEEDED NEW THROTTLE BODY----AT APPROX. 103,767 MI. APPROX 107,178 MILES SPEED DECELERATED ON TRIP AND WRENCH LIGHT CAME ON.WHEN TURN THE VEHICLE OFF WRENCH LIGHT GOES OFF AND DESIRED SPEED CAN BE RESUMED. TOOK TO FORD DEALER AND SAID THEY COULD PUT IN NEW "BRAIN" O…
2006 ford Freestyle powertrain problems
moderate 404 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $2,500
Complaints
404
Recalls
0
Crashes
11
Avg fix
$2,500
What owners are reporting 7 most recent
VEHICLE LUNGES RANDOMLY WHEN I AM BACKING UP AND OCCASIONALLY WHEN I AM GOING FORWARD. IT HAS BEEN DOING IT FOR A WHILE. I HAD TO PUT BOTH FEET ON THE BRAKE PEDAL TO KEEP IT FROM HITTING A POLE. TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY DIAGNOSED IT AS BEING THE THROTTLE BODY. UPON DOING RESEARCH, I SAW THAT IT HAS BEEN A PROBLEM WITH SEVERAL VEHICLE OF THE SAME MAKE. AS FOR A DATE WHEN THIS OCCURS, IT I…
THE CAR WILL RANDOMLY SURGE WHEN STOPPED OR AT LOW SPEEDS AND BEGINNING TO ACCELERATE. IT SEEMS LIKE IT JUST WANTS TO GO FROM AN EVEN IDLE TO FLOORED SOMETIMES, JUST MOMENTARILY. COULD HAPPEN WHEN YOU ARE GETTING INTO OR OUT OF A PARKING SPACE, PULLING OUT OF AN INTERSECTION...DOESN'T SEEM TO BE ANY PARTICULAR CONDITIONS. LATELY HAS STARTED TO SHUDDER AT MID SPEEDS (15-40 MPH) AND SURGE AHEAD AS I…
WHILE ACCELERATING FROM A STOP THE CHAIN-DRIVEN CVT FAILED. ACCORDING TO 2 TECHNICIANS THAT I SPOKE WITH THE UNIT REQUIRES REPLACEMENT DUE TO INTERNAL DAMAGE, AT A COST OF APPROXIMATELY $6,400. UPON DOING RESEARCH ON THE MAKE/MODEL/TRANSMISSION IT APPEARS THIS IS NOT AN UNCOMMON OCCURRENCE. I REALIZE THIS VEHICLE IS BEYOND IT'S WARRANTY, HOWEVER, A 5 YEAR OLD CAR WITH 61K MILES SHOULD NOT REQUIRE …
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD FREESTYLE. WHILE THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY LUNGED FORWARD. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. A LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO NHTSA AND THE DEALER. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATEL…
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS 2006 FORD FREESTYLE. AFTER STOPPING AT A RED LIGHT AND GETTING READY TO MOVE THE VEHICLE IT FAILED TO MOVE. THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION AND THE UPPER TORQUE MOUNT FAILED. THERE WAS A WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED DISPLAYING A WRENCH FOR THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO HIS RESIDENCE AND INSPECTED BY A MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. THE MANUFAC…
TAKATA INFLATORS SURGING, TRANSMISSION BAD
Common questions
How serious is the powertrain problem on the 2006 ford Freestyle?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 404 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $2,500 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the powertrain 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 $2,500 for powertrain 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 powertrain?
No active recalls currently cover powertrain 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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