2006 Ford Freestar Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/14/2026

31Engine complaints

8.7%Of all 356 complaints

#4Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

POWER TRAIN207 · 58.1%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM38 · 10.7%

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION38 · 10.7%

ENGINE31 · 8.7%

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL17 · 4.8%

Share of the 356 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2006 Ford Freestar overview page.

What owners report

“1) SUDDEN UNEXPECTED LOSS OF POWER AND ALL GEARS. OCCURRED WHILE NORMALLY ACCELERATING FROM A STOP. VEHICLE TOWED TO FORD DEALER. DEALER STATED TO REPLACE…”NHTSA complaint 10461668 — filed 06/13/2012

“DRIVING DOWN ROAD CITY STREET (25 MPH SPEED LIMIT) ON WAY HOME. NOT RAINING OUTSIDE. TEMPERATURE WAS ABOUT 85 DEGREES. VERY HIGH HUMIDITY. AS APPROACHED…”NHTSA complaint 10459754 — filed 05/26/2012

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Ford Freestar have engine problems?

Engine is the #4 most-reported problem area on the 2006 Ford Freestar: 31 of 356 complaints on file (8.7%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2006 Ford Freestar have in total?

356 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 3 involved a crash, 4 involved a fire, 1 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.