2006 Ford Freestyle fuel system problems
The 2006 Ford Freestyle has 151 fuel system complaints filed with NHTSA — 8% of the year's total, and roughly flat versus the prior model year.
151
Fuel System complaints
8%
Share of year
3
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Fuel System complaints by year
What owners report
“I HAVE A 2006 FORD FREESTYLE THAT LUNGES WHEN YOU PUT IT IN GEAR. IT DOES IT ALL THE TIME. ITS WORSE WHEN THE AIR COND. IS ON. I HAD AN ACCIDENT IN A PARKING LOT. I HAVE QUIT DRIVING THE CAR TILL I CAN AFFORD TO TAKE IN TO A DEALER. FROM WHAT I'VE READ THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH FREESTYLES. *TR”
Common questions
How many fuel system complaints does the 2006 Ford Freestyle have?
NHTSA has 151 complaints about the 2006 Ford Freestyle fuel system — 8% 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.