2006 Ford Freestar engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 39 complaints for the 2006 Ford Freestar, 9% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 39 9% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 100,000 miles 35 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 3
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 9 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 8 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 5 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 2 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 2 |
What the data shows
Of the 35 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 100,000 miles, and 17% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 fires.
What owners wrote
While driving on the interstate my ford free star caught fire under the hood. I was unable to open the hood and put the fire out. The van totally burned.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford freestar. While driving approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed and a certified mechanic diagnosed that the motor and transmission failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there were no recalls on the vehicle regarding the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.
Other problems reported for the 2006 Ford Freestar
- Drivetrain & axles 207 complaints
- Transmission 52 complaints
- Electrical system 41 complaints
- Cruise control 19 complaints