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2006 Ford Freestyle repairs by problem area
Engine (25%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (12%)
Brakes and Traction Control (5%)
Suspension and Steering (29%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (22%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)
Other (5%)
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Chart based on 215 repairs.
2006 Ford Freestyle suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (2%)
$1000 - $2499 (11%)
$500 - $999 (21%)
$100 - $499 (36%)
< $100 (30%)
Chart based on 56 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2006 Ford Freestyle 4dr Wagon
203-horsepower 3.0L V6 CVT FWD
| 107500 mi US $500 |
Left rear wheel hub and bearing were replaced. |
| 76260 mi C $1500 |
Suspension was acting badly, had to replace everything. Lots of potholes in Montreal, unfortunately! |
| 96720 mi C $1000 |
Front stabilizer bar, control arms, ball joints replaced. |
| 103800 mi US $470 |
Rattle from front right at low to moderate speeds. Mechanic lubed suspension stops and tightened suspension bolts without separate charge. Recommended visit to dealer. |
| 112000 mi US $172 |
Replaced front stabilizer bar bushings. |
| 125000 mi US $532 |
Replaced front struts due to poor ride quality and nosediving while braking. |
| 143800 mi US $660 |
Car had excessive lean in turns and was making THUD noises from rear when going over bumps. Sway bar links replaced both front and rear. Handling of car much better. |
| 163000 mi US $239 |
Car was very difficult to steer after sitting for about a month. Power steering system flushed and linkage lubricated. Steering is better right now, but may not be a long-term repair per mechanic. |
| 183000 mi | Car was difficult to steer, especially after sitting overnight and in higher speed turns. Mechanic said it was u-joints in steering column. Was OK to drive myself, but wouldn't allow wife or daughter to drive. |
| 204000 mi US $677 |
Bearing/hub assembly worn out |
| 6572 mi | Had the car in for a few items covered under warranty. - Front Hub - Wheel bearing defective. - Rear wiper washer hose came off. Re-attached. - Water in rear tail light. Replaced lens. |
| 119000 mi US $875 |
replace rear shock |
| 47000 mi US $100 |
replaced front right tie rod & 4 wheel ailignment |
| 109000 mi US $1072 |
Replaced left and right front sway bar end links, due to noise over bumps. Replaced front struts and strut mounts |
| 100840 mi C $2000 |
Tire and tray |
| 39000 mi US $56 |
Swaybar endlinks were making a popping noise. I ordered new endlinks and installed them myself. The new endlinks solved the popping noise when the steering wheel was turned slightly to the left or right. |
| 80000 mi US $40 |
I had to replace the swaybar endlinks in the front end again because they were making a rattling noise over smaller bumps. |
| 82000 mi US $40 |
Replaced rear sway bar endlinks. They were making a popping noise, now they are quiet. |
| 85000 mi US $300 |
New struts and mounts |
| 95000 mi US $80 |
I was getting a light clunking noise over rougher surfaces. The inner tie rods were worn. Replaced them myself and took in for an alignment. |
| 96500 mi | Light clunking from rear of car again. Passenger side Mevotech Supreme sway bar endlink was bad again. Replaced under Mevotech warranty at no cost to me. |
| 109000 mi US $70 |
I had one Monroe strut that I had put on the passenger rear about 3 years and about 30k miles blow out all the oil inside through a bad seal. The strut was knocking and bouncing a lot over bumps. Replaced both rear struts with OSC struts from Rockauto and all is good for now. |
| 164800 mi US $400 |
Replaced both struts tie rod ends inner and outer,swaybar links. I also replaced the tires all the way around and had an alignment. |
| 42000 mi US $935 |
driver side inner & outer tie rods worn and replaced, $375 |
| 31000 mi | Minor steering noise when turning. |
| 84300 mi US $186 |
Replaced worn, noisy front sway bar end links. |
| 109000 mi US $559 |
Replaced front and rear sway bar end links. |
| 110000 mi US $302 |
Replaced defective power steering pressure switch. |
| 112000 mi US $354 |
Replaced right rear wheel bearing and hub, (front wheel drive vehicle.) |
| 88000 mi US $450 |
Power steering pump was loud and got louder. Decided to replace before it went out. |
| 29000 mi | Binding and "clunk" in front suspension at full steering lock on cold days. Replaced stabilizer bar end links. |
2006 Ford Freestyle 4dr Wagon
203-horsepower 3.0L V6 CVT AWD
| 206000 mi US $150 |
Wheel bearings |
| 93000 mi US $195 |
Sway bar bushing needed to be replaced. |
| 128000 mi US $1500 |
After hitting a pothole there was loud noise emanating from the left front of car. Replaced both struts, strut bearings and sway bar connector. |
| 148000 mi | Replaced right wheel hub Replaced stabilizer control links left and right Replaced left steering knuckle |
| 160000 mi US $120 |
Right front wheel bearing was replaced |
| 99000 mi US $600 |
Broken suspension component, not sure what it's called. Would not maintain alignment. |
| 103000 mi US $900 |
Hard to steer with rough patches. PS fluid at normal level. Shop replaced PS rack, steering is normal now. |
| 107000 mi US $800 |
Replaced worn suspension components. Car was riding rough and would not align. |
| 59000 mi US $118 |
bushings on stabilizer bars were worn and "clunking" sound was detected. Replaced bushings. |
| 104200 mi US $256 |
Wheel bearing of passenger front |
| 92000 mi US $450 |
right front strut plate needed replacing |
| 128000 mi | Control Arm bushing |
| 10540 mi | Strut tower mount had failed causing clunking in front steering. |
| 17360 mi | Control arm defective. Waiting on that now for 3 weeks. Steering has been 'loose' NOT unsafe, for quite some time with clunks. Reported last year. Really wore out inner side of the tires on the front which they have moved to the rear 10K ago. |
| 17980 mi | Tie rods. |
| 18180 mi | Finally got the control arm in after 2 months. Steering tight again and no knocking |
| 22000 mi | Thought it was cv hint chattering but the steering stops needed lubrication. Need to comment here that the second set of rear brake pads and original rotors need repkacng already! |
| 43800 mi C $400 |
Left rear wheel hub replaced, car quiet again! |
| 34000 mi US $288 |
Clunk noise heard when driving over bumps - Front stabilizer links worn on both sides - replaced same. Parts & Labor= $288.40 Dealer also conducted 21 point inspection. Oil & filer changed at no charge(Used points from Ford Owner's Advantage membership) |
| 41700 mi | Right front stabilizer link failed again. 1st repaired @ approx 36k miles May '09. Failed again Feb '10. Link bushing failed on replacement part. Dealer covered full cost of repair Feb '10 as was within 12 mos/12K miles from previous repair. |
| 78000 mi US $780 |
Front left lower control arm was badly worn and car was pulling/drifting with uneven tire wear. Replaced same and realigned all 4 wheels |
| 81000 mi US $375 |
Right Rear Wheel Bearing failed and parts fused. Took to ASE certified mechanic for R&R |
| 70000 mi US $250 |
2 broken front struts |
| 93000 mi US $3500 |
Struts replaced. |
| 120000 mi US $1400 |
Two struts replaced. |
| 119040 mi C $550 |
Replaced a control arm in the suspension. |
| 121000 mi US $1031 |
New struts, 4who alignment and oil change. |
| 127700 mi US $98 |
Replace power steering pump |
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