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2005 Ford Freestyle vs 2006 Ford Freestyle

Same-model NHTSA complaint comparison: raw complaints, recalls, top component families, and reported harm mentions.

Pending review: this curated compare page is generated from two real NHTSA rows and excluded from the sitemap until sampled. Data through 2026; reviewed June 2026.

2005 Ford Freestyle

Full vehicle record
NHTSA source
Complaints
2,017
rank #88 of 4,194
Recalls
0
campaigns on record
Top component
Vehicle Speed Control
587 complaints (29%)
Reported harm
53 crashes / 21 injuries
0 deaths; 5 fires

2006 Ford Freestyle

Full vehicle record
NHTSA source
Complaints
1,872
rank #106 of 4,194
Recalls
0
campaigns on record
Top component
Vehicle Speed Control
601 complaints (32%)
Reported harm
58 crashes / 37 injuries
0 deaths; 15 fires

Largest differences in this pair

Complaint gap

145

2006 Ford Freestyle has the lower raw complaint count

Recall gap

0

2005 Ford Freestyle vs 2006 Ford Freestyle

Top component overlap

Same family

Vehicle Speed Control vs Vehicle Speed Control

2005 Ford Freestyle problem mix

  • VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 587
  • POWER TRAIN 323
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 123
  • ENGINE 120
  • POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 119

2006 Ford Freestyle problem mix

  • VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 601
  • POWER TRAIN 350
  • POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 127
  • ENGINE 114
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 90

Frequently asked questions

Which has fewer NHTSA complaints, the 2005 Ford Freestyle or 2006 Ford Freestyle?

2006 Ford Freestyle has fewer raw NHTSA consumer complaints in this dataset (1,872 vs 2,017). This is not a defect rate and is not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold.

Does this mean the 2006 Ford Freestyle is more reliable?

No. These are unverified consumer reports and recall campaigns, not production-normalized reliability scores. Use the comparison as one research signal and check a specific vehicle's history before buying.

These are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle, and not financial, safety, or purchasing advice. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).