YearToAvoid

2006 Ford Freestar Engine Problems

NHTSA has 52 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2006 Ford Freestar, 15% of all 356 complaints for this model year. That is #2 highest engine complaint count among 3 Freestar model years. These complaints report 1 crash and 3 fires. Median mileage at failure: 97,049 miles.

Engine complaints
52
15% of 356 complaints
All complaints this year
356
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
3
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
97,049 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2006 Ford Freestar engine complaints were filed

First complaint Oct 22, 2008, latest Feb 27, 2025.

2006 Ford Freestar engine complaints: complaints filed per month3Oct 2008Oct 2011Aug 2012Feb 2013Apr 2014Dec 2014Aug 2016Jun 2020
52 complaints filed with NHTSA from Oct 2008 to Feb 2025; peak Jun 2014 (3).

Engine recalls for the 2006 Ford Freestar

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Freestar model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 2005116 (13%)
  2. 200652 (15%)
  3. 200718 (28%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Ford Freestar have engine problems?
NHTSA has 52 owner complaints about the engine in the 2006 Ford Freestar, 15% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 97,049 miles.
Which Ford Freestar year has the most engine complaints?
The 2005 Ford Freestar has the most engine complaints (116), compared with 52 for the 2006.
Is there a engine recall for the 2006 Ford Freestar?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 Ford Freestar is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.