What's Wrong with the 1st Generation (2005–2007) Freestyle?

Freestyle owners have made 421 complaints about the 2005–2007 model years. Using our PainRank™ system we've ranked it 83rd out of 94 Ford generations in overall reliability, with real transmission and engine concerns.

What Owners Complain About

Sometimes it helps just to tally up the complaints and see where the biggest stacks are. Use this information to learn about troublespots or to run for the hills.

Worst Issues

What Breaks the Most

Years to Avoid

1st Generation (2005–2007) Freestyle Key Numbers

  1. 3 model years

    Grouping all models by their year can reveal some baddies.

  2. 421 complaints

    Running tally of owner grievances filed to CarComplaints.com.

  3. 83rd in reliability

    Overall reliability rank out of 94 eligible generations.