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Expensive Ford Freestyle repairs by problem area

Engine (24%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (24%)

Brakes and Traction Control (6%)

Suspension and Steering (22%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (24%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (1%)

Other (0%)

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Ford Freestyle repair cost distribution

$2500+ (21%)

$1000 - $2499 (79%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (0%)

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Chart based on 63 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

42622 mi C $580	replaced faulty alternator
62000 mi C $2123	Vehicle taken in for CVT fluid change. One week after return, vehicle would randomly go into "limp" mode. Vehicle returned, determined that the mechatronics unit had failed and one of the clutch packs was quite worn. Parts replaced.
88660 mi C $345	Alternator died. Vehicle is now on it's 3rd alternator.

153000 mi

US $1000

Car would randomly enter limp mode and wouldn't accelerate past 1500rpm. Dealer replaced Throttle Body Control Module. Problem resurfaced shortly thereafter.

73980 mi C $650	Car will not move when the ambient temperature is lower than freezing. Self diagnosed that the transmission high pressure filter housing bypass solenoid is not working. Dealer performed transmission service and cleaned the solenoid.
85560 mi C $1100	Ignition coil died in cylinder 5. replace ignition coil and all spark plugs. Replaced accessory belt tensioner and belt.
89900 mi C $130	replaced battery due to low charge
95480 mi C $4000	First noticed noise of CVT when accelerating

37820 mi C $300	Hatch cyinders had to be replaced
39060 mi C $150	Water infiltration in filtering system, caused by a non Ford air filter, previous trip to a non ford dealer
72300 mi C $1250	Brake system and one of the 4 ABS sensor had to be changed One of the gas alimentation control failed
89760 mi C $1600	Replacement of bushings and tables, left and right

80000 mi

US $1250

Replaced air conditioner compressor

94000 mi

US $1000

Throttle body was replaced. Car had been surging when stopped at signal or backing up - dangerous. At first dealer couldn't replicate & didn't know what to do. I researched online & found throttle body the problem and informed them

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81220 mi C $2539	AWD sensor always on, they changes the pump and 4x4 module
88320 mi C $500	Rear weel bearing
96720 mi C $1200	Intake gasket to be changed, vacuum hose repaired
99820 mi C $2500	Major oil leak, they took off the front cover, changes the seals etc.
102300 mi C $575	Need alternator, no new part available, only jobber

106000 mi US $1400	Replaced worn out front brake pads and rotors. Replaced rear bearing hubs. They had been making noise for a while. Complete silent after the repair.
140019 mi US $230	Everything of the air conditioning system are working but the air was just not cooling. Scroll valve was replaced. After the repair the a/c system has been real cold.

87000 mi

US $3100

Low grinding noise from the front end when wheel turned slightly. Replaced the AWD power takeoff. Did not solve problem. Claimed that replacement was not aligned properly. Reinstalled now noise free. I question need for replacement.

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151700 mi

US $2500

car died on highway, proved to engine wiring harness, killed the pcm and throttle body

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103800 mi US $470	Replaced deteriorated upper engine mount. 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.
123000 mi US $130	Clean throttle body and intake to resolve surging during slow speed maneuvers with hot engine and air conditioner on.
125000 mi US $532	Replaced front struts due to poor ride quality and nosediving while braking.
133000 mi US $190	Air conditioner not blowing cold air, could not hear compressor starting. System charged and dye added. Checked for smell inside the vehicle. Mechanic believes it is from carpets rather than from A/C system.
143800 mi US $660	A/C not cooling at all. System recharged and dye added. Dye added last spring could not be found. 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.
145800 mi US $1500	Check engine light came on, with some flashing, with severe loss of power and rough running. Replaced coil packs on all cylinders (with buried spark plugs-cost subtracted), changed EGR valve, cleaned and lubricated throttle body.
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. Replaced multiple bulbs of third brake light.
166000 mi US $157	Car was cooling only when running at speed, not at idle or traffic lights. System evacuated and recharged with leak dye added. May be a leak in condenser.
181000 mi US $160	A/C was running but not cold. About 12 months since last recharge.

36000 mi US $115	Several times, when just starting or after a long idle. When shifted to drive (F or R) the engine surged to 2000 rpm then went into a limp home mode. I was told to replace throttle body ($600) but not til a redesigned one was available in October.
79000 mi US $145	AC would not blow cold under 1800 rpm. Scroll valve replaced in compressor. Problem solved without compressor removal/replacement
112000 mi US $1100	replace compressor drier etc.
119000 mi US $875	replace rear shock

60500 mi US $1200	upper engine torque mount worn- replaced Battery failed load test- replaced
67000 mi US $1300	Compressor leaking freon. replaced entire system.

103000 mi

US $1476

Air Conditioner no longer blew cold air, recharge did not fix. Dealer diagnosed leaky compressor and replaced. Dealer damaged radiator during service and replaced at no additional charge.

190000 mi

US $2000

the car was not cooling. I had the compressor replaced 3 times, replaced the evaporator coil, dryer and expansion valve

68820 mi C $450	Check engine light on. When in reverse, engine would accelerate by itself and then just die and the repair light would remain on after all other lights & indicators go off. Throttle got cleaned, problem still persists.
76260 mi C $1500	Suspension was acting badly, had to replace everything. Lots of potholes in Montreal, unfortunately!
77780 mi C $500	Changed transmission in full. The car keeps acting out - at times it just won't go any direction, like the clutch is not engaging or something.
96720 mi C $1000	Front stabilizer bar, control arms, ball joints replaced.

125000 mi US $3000	CVT started going out at 99K miles. Drove until 123K. Replaced with salvage yard CVT. Upper motor mount worn out. Replaced mount.
292000 mi US $145	Throttle body went bad. Swapped the throttle body with a new one

120000 mi US $7300	Replaced transmission with a new one
128000 mi US $7300	CFT30 transmission failed and had to be replaced. This transmission is presently on 60 day backorder from Ford, however, my shop located two in a warehouse. $7300 is a ridiculous price, however, the only other option is a used one, $3300.
128300 mi US $1850	AC compressor seized, shredding the serpentine belt and plugging the condenser and evaperator. No power steering and no electrical charging made vehicle undriveable. All parts required replacement.

118400 mi US $310	Replaced driver's side front axle seal.
155 mi US $2000	AC compressor leaking

96700 mi US $1870	The car would lose power suddenly but everything would be fine when restarted. Determined to be a faulty electronic control module. Dealer replaced it and had to change all the fluids and filters because of the repair.
107500 mi US $500	Left rear wheel hub and bearing were replaced.

68300 mi US $1233	Replace AC compressor.
70200 mi US $186	Replaced worn, noisy front sway bar end links.
108566 mi US $259	Passenger side air conditioning blows warm. Dealer replaced RH AC temperature actuator.
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.)

100840 mi

C $2000

Tire and tray

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86000 mi US $5500	cvt transmission replaced with new one from mfg
141000 mi US $550	AWD system. fluid pump failure that activates the W AWD system. Per Ford the part is no longer available.

70000 mi US $250	2 broken front struts
93000 mi US $3500	Motor mount replaced. Struts replaced.
100000 mi US $1600	A/c - heat system unbalanced and inefficient, esp. a/c. Replaced core.
120000 mi US $1400	No A/C. Condenser replaced and Freon recharged. Two struts replaced.

115000 mi US $1200	Got a quote for the paint flaking off the hood. All freestyles do this. Was quoted over a thousand dollars with no guarantee the issue would not return. Did not repair.
119000 mi US $300	Heated seats stopped working. Did not repair. Not worth the cost.
128000 mi US $400	Motor mount rotted

51000 mi US $100	Throttle body sensor malfunctioned causing erratic idle. Awaiting replacement but backordered since begining of July. I have been able to drive though since my visit to the dealer.
65000 mi US $100	Upper engine support rubber center deteriorated resulting in the entire support being replaced.
89700 mi US $4200	CVT transmission failed.
93000 mi US $195	Sway bar bushing needed to be replaced.
103000 mi US $675	Dash light indicating traction control was not working. Parts related to traction control replaced but light is still on after several attempts to reset.
106000 mi US $1095	Compressor failed. Compressor, dryer and all associated parts replaced.
99800 mi US $1200	Traction control was not functioning. Complete unit 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.

107000 mi US $2400	Emissions engine code. Code still exists. So far many parts thrown at problem, unnecessarily. I found a TSB that may help.
110000 mi US $1030	A/c compressor fail
121000 mi US $1031	New struts, 4who alignment and oil change.

91000 mi

US $1000

I noticed fluid was leaking from front of vehicle. Dealer found transmission pan gasket needed to be replaced. Water (aka Coolant) pump replaced when leak was discovered by dealer.

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)
66000 mi US $200	Throttle body - clean same and reset engine management software. Flash and update
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
79500 mi US $1100	Expansion valve failed & destroyed A/C compressor. Ford dealer wanted $1700 to repair-instead took car to ASE certified garage which fixed system with genuine Ford parts for $1100 - saved me $600 and A/C is now ice cold!
81000 mi US $375	Right Rear Wheel Bearing failed and parts fused. Took to ASE certified mechanic for R&R

91140 mi C $100	Heated seat not working. Grid replaced.
115320 mi C $1100	Transmission not shifting properly when cold. Replaced mecatronic unit.
116140 mi C $100	Blend door motor for passenger HVAC failed and was not allowing cold air to blow.
116560 mi C $1400	A/C line to rear of car rotted through. Replaced line. Had to remove manifold, fuel tank and drop rear sub-frame assembly to replace line. 9 hours of labour.
119040 mi C $550	Replaced a control arm in the suspension.

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52700 mi C $1700	Ball-joints were replaced where front suspension meets wheel.
71300 mi C $220	Air conditioning did not work. two flashers burned out.
78120 mi C $1500	Suspension problems. Steering problems.
82460 mi C $450	AC repair. I am starting to hate this car that I had so much enjoyed... right wheel bearing needed to be changed.
84360 mi C $700	Rear brakes changed and some other bit repairs to rear wheels.

158000 mi

US $1200

It needed a dryer and compressor

72000 mi US $140	Unintended acceleration. Had to apply brakes to keep from moving. Not as severe as if pushing down accel fully, but very disconcerting. Mechanic thoroughly cleaned throttle manifold. Gunk had accumulated, a sticky, gummy mess that affected the throttle.
80800 mi US $1000	A computer module and the main AC computer failed.
115000 mi US $1100	AC compressor failed. Calif. requires entire system to be replaced.
130000 mi US $150	Diagnose and replace 'fuel rail pressure sensor'.

59000 mi US $5000	transmission failure
59000 mi US $500	severe transmission failure which would cost $5K to fix so got rid of car

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	Front engine stabilizer mount replaced. Complete tuneup and rear sway bar links.
71740 mi C $340	3rd set of Swaybar links in 4 years Extended warranty service for throttle body, included reflashing ECU
99280 mi C $675	Replaced drivers side ball joint
111600 mi C $450	Replaced front struts and mount-bearings..

92000 mi

US $1200

fuel injector

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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.
191000 mi US $1000	Rear differential pump burned out, wasnt circulating fluid, so it kept tripping Traction control error message. Heard that Ford didnt have a recommended service check, but Volvo did, which this car is based on.
206300 mi US $600	Waterpump was leakingrnHad been replaced the year before, but appeared the housing had a crack in it
208000 mi US $530	Vehicle wouldnt start some days, light on dashboard state to check charging system Ended up having to have the Alternator replacement

56420 mi C $140	Steering link replaced.
75020 mi C $275	rear wiper moter r/r
93000 mi C $1000	r & r lower right ball joint and control arm
105400 mi C $645	R & R Alternator
107260 mi C $777	R & R both rear calipers and rotors
112220 mi C $257	Repair exhaust pipe at header

56000 mi US $150	Replaced loose front sway bar links.
62000 mi US $600	Alternator stopped working, needed to be replaced. Because of its age, serpentine belt was also replaced.
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	Starter motor had become slightly unreliable--made odd noise, sometimes needed to attempt start multiple times. Control arm needed to be replaced.
82500 mi US $550	Stuck rear calipers. Calipers, rotors, and pads had to be replaced. Didn't include price of rotors or pads, they were near end-of-life anyway.
103500 mi US $470	Alternator not charging adequately. This was a rebuilt alternator; the orignal had failed previously.
112000 mi US $1241	Rear differential was failing. Replaced with used part. 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.
125000 mi US $2000	The computer that monitors the AWD sensors was broken. It had to be replaced. One transaxle mount was broken. Needed to be replaced.

92000 mi US $2800	Had input shaft replaced and bearings also. Cleaned Throttle Body due to rpm fluctuating. Replaced pressure sensor on rear differential, but AWD malfunction light is on.
92000 mi US $700	the Input shaft failed again, transmission shop had someone machine a new shaft, so far so good, also the AWD malfunction light was due to a faulty pump at the rear differential, was replaced for 700.00

74000 mi US $120	Exhaust leak discovered, crack found in exhaust pipe. Exhaust pipe repaired by welding new part onto crack portion, issue resolved.
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.
89000 mi US $2000	Became increasingly hard to steer, replaced steering shaft. Found leak from A/C system, compressor and lines needed to be replaced.
96000 mi US $130	Exhaust leak from flex pipe, new flex pipe welded on
97000 mi US $744	Left front ball joint had excessive play, was clunking over bumps. Ball joint replaced and issue resolved.
99000 mi US $545	Alternator failed
99900 mi US $1000	Car vibrated when braking, needed new pads and rotors all around, also replace one frozen caliper
102600 mi US $500	Both front wheel bearings replaced.
104000 mi US $300	Replaced one of the rear wheel bearings
104000 mi US $200	Right rear caliper leaking, replaced.
108000 mi US $178	"Check Transmission" and the wrench light came on. The dealer updated the software but it continued to occur. They quoted about $7,100 for a new transmission. I'm still able to drive short distance but am looking to replace this car.

75000 mi C $800	Check Engine Light was on. Diagnosis from scan: leak in the fuel system. Information Center displayed message: Check Fuel Cap. Replaced fuel cap. Hopefully this solves the check engine issue.
85560 mi C $700	ABS sensor replaced. Right rear wheel bearing replaced.
114700 mi C $1300	AWD malfunction. Replaced pump for AWD system. Not sure of actual part name. Part was $750.
114700 mi C $750	I replaced both front struts, strut mounts and sway bar link kits.

135000 mi

US $1450

Left rear caliper quit releasing after breaking. Caused inner pad to wear to metal. 2nd time it's done this. New calipers on both sides (aftermarket this time). Had had it checked by Les Schwab 2x and they said brakes were fine. Nope. $$$$ Upper torque rod Bushings replaced. (I believe this is the 2nd time in 2 years.)

24000 mi

US $1200

AC compressor went out

60300 mi US $550	A high pitch whine became evident during acceleration. Upper Engine Mount was replaced - problem fixed.
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.
85900 mi US $300	Transmission would not come out if first gear (safe mode). Dealer wanted $1,700 to repair but hydraulic valve body part was not available for two months. Decided to wait and see. Computer reset, car is acting normally.

156000 mi

US $1500

Issue showed up as AWD Drive Failure message with Traction Control Failure light on. Was due to a common failure for the CV transmission on the Freestyle. Not the catastrophic mechanical failure, but the pressure sensor and Mechatronic unit.

120000 mi US $750	Developed hole in upper intake manifold resulting in vacuum leak and engine failure. Manifold replaced.
135000 mi US $1100	Repeated coil failure and EGR malfunction. Problem was electical. A wire from the computer to the EGR valve connector was shorted.
162000 mi US $420	Starter motor failed
195000 mi US $100	A/C compressor replaced, clutch was throwing sparks and smoking intermittent starter failure, have to knock on the starter regularly to get it to work
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 $320	a/c compressor failed/locked up, drive belt broke. Replaced compressor, drier and expansion valve. Flushed a/c lines, pulled a vacuum and recharged system. Replaced drive belt.
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.

69000 mi

US $1000

Sudden acceleration when putting into gear. Goes into Fail Safe Mode. I was told it needs a throttle body which is on back order. Rented a car for 8 days but cant afford to do that permenantly. Seems it may take till sept. to get the part

147000 mi US $140	Rear washer line became unattached near firewall and would pump fluid onto the ground just behind the front right tire.
154000 mi US $400	DEM (differential Electronic Module) failure. The DEM has been replaced but the All Wheel Drive is still malfunctioning because the oil pump in the rear differential needs to be replaced.
158500 mi US $1314	Replaced oil pump for all-wheel-drive system. Replaced tie rod, tire balancing, and all-wheel alignment.

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263000 mi

US $1400

replaced spark plugs, coils, and EGR valve.

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