2005 Ford Freestar reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2005 Ford Freestar — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 1,093
- 21 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
- 376 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 2
- see below
- Reported harm
- 10 reported crashes · 24 injuries · 4 fires
What owners report fails — 2005 Ford Freestar
- POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 376
- POWER TRAIN 265
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 84
- ENGINE 53
- VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 38
2 recalls on record for the 2005 Ford Freestar
- NHTSA 13V081000 · 2013 · SEATS In the event that the vehicle is crashed into from the rear, an unlatched seat may increase the risk of personal injury.
- NHTSA 12V006000 · 2012 · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQU THIS CONDITION RESULTS IN A SUDDEN LOSS OF MOTIVE POWER WITH NO WARNING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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A vehicle's complaint record hints at the repair and maintenance budget you'll need. Add your state, purchase price, and mileage to the TCO calculator for the full picture.
Open TCO calculatorThese 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 2005 Ford Freestar 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. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2005 Ford Freestar reliable?
NHTSA has 1,093 consumer complaints on record for the 2005 Ford Freestar and 2 recalls. The most-reported problem area is power train:automatic transmission (376 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2005 Ford Freestar units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Ford Freestar?
Owners most often report problems with: power train:automatic transmission (376), power train (265), electrical system (84), engine (53). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2005 Ford Freestar?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.