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2005 Ford Freestyle repairs by problem area
Engine (22%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (13%)
Brakes and Traction Control (5%)
Suspension and Steering (24%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (28%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)
Other (6%)
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Chart based on 327 repairs.
2005 Ford Freestyle suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (14%)
$500 - $999 (16%)
$100 - $499 (39%)
< $100 (31%)
Chart based on 74 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2005 Ford Freestyle 4dr Wagon
203-horsepower 3.0L V6 CVT FWD
| 51000 mi US $35 |
Replaced sway bar link on the left side |
| 59000 mi US $33 |
Replaced Right front stabilizer link. |
| 52700 mi C $1700 |
Ball-joints were replaced where front suspension meets wheel. |
| 58900 mi | Problem with power-steering (fluid was changed; pump checked and is ok). Other odd repairs. |
| 73160 mi | Rear suspension problem. |
| 78120 mi C $1500 |
Suspension problems. Steering problems. |
| 82460 mi C $450 |
right wheel bearing needed to be changed. |
| 123000 mi US $20 |
Sway bay broken and replaced |
| 126300 mi US $380 |
left control arm |
| 6500 mi | Lower control arm . |
| 107000 mi US $50 |
Suspension was rattling when going over bumps, even at low speeds. Replaced sway bar end links - completely fixed the issue. |
| 35000 mi US $24 |
Right front sway bar link was rattling. Repaired under warranty by Ford at dealership. |
| 82800 mi US $700 |
Front sway bar links. Front struts and mounts. |
| 35340 mi C $300 |
Cracked bushing, front end. |
| 55800 mi C $230 |
Outer tie rod end, passenger side |
| 61380 mi C $300 |
Sway bar links ...second time in two years |
| 64020 mi C $292 |
Sway bar end links ......again !!!!! |
| 78740 mi C $667 |
Ball joint, front passenger ... |
| 85560 mi C $1380 |
Complete tuneup and rear sway bar links. |
| 71740 mi C $340 |
3rd set of Swaybar links in 4 years |
| 99280 mi C $675 |
Replaced drivers side ball joint |
| 111600 mi C $450 |
Replaced front struts and mount-bearings.. |
| 54000 mi US $700 |
Also had to replace struts. |
| 34000 mi | Strange "whirring noise" when making turns. Dealer contacted Ford who stated there was a new grade of power steering fluid to correct the issue. So far, it seems to have done so. |
| 31000 mi | |
| 61000 mi | Noticeable whine at slow speed right hand turns. Also a suspension "thunk" at slow speeds going over imperfections in pavement which sounded like a worn or loose suspension part. Neither was found by the service dept. |
| 61000 mi | Very noticible whine from front of vehicle during turns. I thought it could be coming from the power steering pump or rack. |
| 87000 mi US $350 |
Vehicle was making a "whirling" noise when at speed on the highway that went away when making right-hand turns. Right front wheel bearing replaced. |
| 70000 mi US $414 |
replaced rear shocks and struts. |
| 59400 mi US $200 |
Front suspension part broken |
| 75200 mi US $700 |
left front arm was bad. Replaced and realigned front end. |
| 97000 mi US $125 |
Replace left tie rod |
| 116000 mi US $200 |
Replaced left front tie-rod end |
| 61000 mi | Groaning when turning wheels at low speed. Would require $600 of steer parts/labor. Outside of minor noise, it won't create a problem. Decided to live with it. |
| 77000 mi US $240 |
sway bar links (x2) replacement |
| 88000 mi | Groaning when turning wheels at low speed because of faulty upper strut mounts. Would require $600 of parts/labor. Just a noise, earlier decided to live with it. |
2005 Ford Freestyle 4dr Wagon
203-horsepower 3.0L V6 CVT AWD
| 75400 mi C $150 |
Passenger side front wheel bearing |
| 78120 mi C $550 |
Strut mount Bearings |
| 158500 mi US $1314 |
Replaced tie rod, tire balancing, and all-wheel alignment. |
| 172000 mi US $1050 |
Dvr side wheel bearing/inner and outer tierod ends both sides/dvr and passenger stabilizer bars |
| 179000 mi US $500 |
Dvr side front started to make a unusual noise, but didn't affect driveability of vehicle. |
| 114700 mi C $750 |
I replaced both front struts, strut mounts and sway bar link kits. |
| 62000 mi US $950 |
Rear spindles replaced due to inability to align. |
| 64000 mi US $250 |
Replaced front sway bar links. |
| 208000 mi US $90 |
loud whining and grinding that increased and decreased with speed |
| 230000 mi US $300 |
Control arms and end links replaced on front left and front right. Alignment done at shop when complete. |
| 245000 mi US $160 |
Ball joint movement/play on both sides, excess inner tire wear and car would not pass safety inspection. Ball joint is integrated so the entire control arm was replaced on each side. |
| 88660 mi C $400 |
LF control arm replaced due to a loose ball joint |
| 21500 mi | Power Steering pump making awful noises. power steering pump replace |
| 33000 mi | Sway bar links worn and replaced. |
| 69000 mi | New shock |
| 97000 mi | Front lower control arms worn. Balls joints extremely loose and both uppers struts making a marking click. |
| 56420 mi C $140 |
Steering link replaced. |
| 93000 mi C $1000 |
r & r lower right ball joint and control arm |
| 109120 mi C $95 |
Binding noise in steering column |
| 25000 mi US $58 |
Rumbling noise which sounds like a wheel bearing - Ford says it is uneven wear of tires which have been rotated three times in 2400 miles. Recommended solution- replace four tires and do a four-wheel alignment. Vehicle also needs rear pads and rotors. |
| 60000 mi US $50 |
Wheel/Carrier Bearing |
| 33000 mi US $220 |
Moaning noise present when car was warm & steering off center. Dealer determined that steering shaft needed lubrication. |
| 54000 mi US $75 |
Noted "clunk" from LF suspension over bumps. Requested inspection; determined both front sway bar end links required replacement. During suspension inspection, technician discovered significant leak from power steering rack & pinion. Replaced assembly. Technician observed some rust degradation of lower control arm, but said it would not compromise safety/handling, just would make noise. Extended warranty did not cover rust & I chose to decline $700 repair. Haven't noticed noise, either. |
| 66000 mi US $1110 |
Grinding & Popping noise while slow turn hard steer (like turning into garage). Also noticed softer front suspension than normal. A TSB had been issued on this which required replacing the front spring coils. |
| 56000 mi US $150 |
Replaced loose front sway bar links. |
| 68000 mi US $400 |
There was an unpleasant noise coming from the rear right. It turned out there was a wheel bearing failing. The bearing was replaced and the noise went away. |
| 82000 mi US $750 |
Control arm needed to be replaced. |
| 112000 mi US $1241 |
Broken rear sway bar replaced. |
| 117800 mi US $450 |
One of the steering knuckle pivots was frozen, so steering was more difficult and uneven than it should have been. |
| 63000 mi US $50 |
When turning the steering wheel at low speeds, I noticed a rubbing/grinding noise from the front end. It was diagnosed as being the upper bearing plates which were replaced under warranty. This resolved the issue. |
| 76000 mi US $1100 |
Clunking noise from front end turned out to be blown left front strut. Both front struts replaced plus turntables. Also links at all four wheels replaced. Problem resolved. |
| 88000 mi US $60 |
Hard to steer, steering shaft was cleaned and lubricated, issue resolved. |
| 89000 mi US $2000 |
Became increasingly hard to steer, replaced steering shaft. |
| 97000 mi US $744 |
Left front ball joint had excessive play, was clunking over bumps. Ball joint replaced and issue resolved. |
| 102600 mi US $500 |
Both front wheel bearings replaced. |
| 104000 mi US $300 |
Replaced one of the rear wheel bearings |
| 112000 mi US $240 |
Rubbing sound during front suspension travel led to detection of worn tie rod ends. Front and rear were replaced. |
| 121000 mi US $495 |
The power steering rack was leaking fluid. It was replaced with a rebuilt unit. |
| 159000 mi | Suspension was making a clunking noise over uneven surfaces. The diagnosis was worn sway bar end links. |
| 170000 mi US $395 |
The power steering rack developed a leak. Air leaked into the rack, causing pump cavitation and a growling noise when turning. $273.78. Replaced worn sway bar links. |
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