2005 Ford Freestyle transmission problems
The 2005 Ford Freestyle has 451 transmission complaints filed with NHTSA — 22% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
451
Transmission complaints
22%
Share of year
8
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Transmission complaints by year
What owners report
“MY 2005 FORD FREESTYLE WILL LUNGE AT LOW SPEEDS, USUALLY WHILE PARKING IN THE DRIVEWAY OR PARKING LOT. THIS HAPPENS QUITE FREQUENTLY WHILE THE CAR IS IN DRIVE OR REVERSE AND EVEN CAUSED THE FRONT END TO LUNGE INTO A CONCRETE WALL OF A PARKING GARAGE CAUSING MINIMAL DAMAGE BEFORE THE BRAKES COULD BE…”
Common questions
How many transmission complaints does the 2005 Ford Freestyle have?
NHTSA has 451 complaints about the 2005 Ford Freestyle transmission — 22% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.