2006 Ford Freestar electrical system problems
Owners reported electrical system problems in 41 complaints for the 2006 Ford Freestar, 9% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 41 9% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 94,000 miles 35 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 4 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 0 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 5 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 10 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 5 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 3 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 35 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 94,000 miles, and 20% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 fire.
What owners wrote
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 55 MPH the traction control light illuminated. The vehicle RPM revved from 0 to 2 and the vehicle bucked. The vehicle was driven to a service dealer; upon inspection both rear and front brake systems had failed causing the traction control to automatically use the brakes. The dealer replaced the computer system however 48 hours later the vehicle is having the same problem again. Updated 5/10/2006 -
I am experiencing problems with my 2006 ford freestar when it becomes wet. If I go through a car wash or drive in inclement weather the engine light starts flashing and the engine power starts becoming erratic, bucking and hesitating. When this first started happening I would have to let the van sit for a few hours and then it would run fine. The last few times it has happened it is taking days for the motor to get back to normal. I have had it at a shop, they gave it a tune up.
Other problems reported for the 2006 Ford Freestar
- Drivetrain & axles 207 complaints
- Transmission 52 complaints
- Engine 39 complaints
- Cruise control 19 complaints