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2005 Ford Freestyle Engine Problems

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

120Engine complaints
8.2%Of all 1,459 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

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL587 · 40.2%
POWER TRAIN323 · 22.1%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM123 · 8.4%
ENGINE120 · 8.2%
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION119 · 8.2%

Share of the 1,459 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2005 Ford Freestyle overview page.

Engine complaints by year filed

52201216201314201410201513201642017320184201912020120211202212024

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Ford Freestyle have engine problems?

Engine is the #4 most-reported problem area on the 2005 Ford Freestyle: 120 of 1,459 complaints on file (8.2%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2005 Ford Freestyle have in total?

1,459 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 32 involved a crash, 3 involved a fire, 14 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.