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Ford Freestar 2006 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2006 Ford Freestar: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

356Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
2Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
7Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
11Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Power Train259 complaints

259 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System41 complaints

41 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine39 complaints

39 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control19 complaints

19 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other13 complaints

13 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats12 complaints

12 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 13V081000.

Fuel and Propulsion System11 complaints

11 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes10 complaints

10 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure5 complaints

5 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 06V069000.

Equipment5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

06V069000Reported March 9, 2006 - 12,728 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle Structure. Recall covering the vehicle structure system, reported to NHTSA on March 9, 2006. The campaign covers an estimated 12,728 vehicles across all affected models.

13V081000Reported March 7, 2013 - 196,667 vehicles potentially affected

Seats. Recall covering the seats system, reported to NHTSA on March 7, 2013. The campaign covers an estimated 196,667 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

EA12003Opened April 23, 2012 - Closed May 2, 2013

Corrosion of Third-Row Seat Attachment. Resulted in recall campaign 13V081000.

EA12003Opened April 23, 2012 - Closed May 2, 2013

Corrosion of Third-Row Seat Attachment. Resulted in recall campaign 13V081000.

EA12003Opened April 23, 2012 - Closed May 2, 2013

Corrosion of Third-Row Seat Attachment. Resulted in recall campaign 13V081000.

EA12003Opened April 23, 2012 - Closed May 2, 2013

Corrosion of Third-Row Seat Attachment. Resulted in recall campaign 13V081000.

EQ12010Opened September 28, 2012 - Closed December 31, 2012

Stabilus Rear Liftgate Struts Failing. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE10033Opened August 23, 2010 - Closed July 15, 2011

Engine Stalling. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE10033Opened August 23, 2010 - Closed July 15, 2011

Engine Stalling. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

20051
20069
20072
20087
200917
201018
201127
201262
201357
201437
201534
201627
201718
201814
20195
20207
20216
20222
20232
20241
20252
20261
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.