2005 Ford Freestyle fuel system problems
154 complaints about fuel system have been filed for the 2005 Ford Freestyle, which is 8% of all its NHTSA complaints.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 154 8% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 80,000 miles 139 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When fuel system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 6 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 10 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 25 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 28 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 24 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 23 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 10 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 4 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 5 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 2 |
| 200k+ miles | 2 |
What the data shows
Of the 139 fuel system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 80,000 miles, and 29% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked with the engine running when the vehicle exhibited a small explosion. Immediately, gasoline fuel fumes entered into the vehicle cabin. The contact exited the vehicle and found that fuel was leaking from the front passenger side. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the contact was advised that the fuel clip had fractured. The entire fuel line had to be replaced.
Vehicle has stalled at least 10 times since new, dealer inspected and found no fault codes. Latest incident occurred 11/28/10.
Other problems reported for the 2005 Ford Freestyle
- Cruise control 587 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 324 complaints
- Engine 246 complaints
- Electrical system 144 complaints
- Transmission 127 complaints
- Brakes 118 complaints
- Body & structure 62 complaints
- Latches & locks 39 complaints