2005 Ford Freestyle Fuel System Problems
NHTSA has 153 owner complaints about fuel system problems in the 2005 Ford Freestyle, 10% of all 1,459 complaints for this model year. That is the highest fuel system complaint count among 3 Freestyle model years. These complaints report 1 crash and 1 fire. Median mileage at failure: 80,000 miles.
- Fuel System complaints
- 153
- 10% of 1,459 complaints
- All complaints this year
- 1,459
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 80,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
When 2005 Ford Freestyle fuel system complaints were filed
First complaint Apr 4, 2005, latest Jun 30, 2026.
Fuel System recalls for the 2005 Ford Freestyle
- NHTSA 05V515000Nov 9, 2005Fuel System123,206 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting
On certain passenger vehicles, the straps that secure the fuel tank to the vehicle body may break, causing the fuel tank and fuel tank heat shield to drop on the driveshaft (all wheel drive vehicles) or exhaust system (front wheel drive vehicles).
Risk: If this happens, drivers may notice a noise or a fuel leak. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will replace both fuel tank straps. The recall began on december 1, 2005. Owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.
Fuel System complaints by Freestyle model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the 2005 Ford Freestyle have fuel system problems?
- NHTSA has 153 owner complaints about the fuel system in the 2005 Ford Freestyle, 10% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 80,000 miles.
- Which Ford Freestyle year has the most fuel system complaints?
- The 2005 Ford Freestyle has the most fuel system complaints (153), compared with 153 for the 2005.
- Is there a fuel system recall for the 2005 Ford Freestyle?
- Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Ford Freestyle concerns the fuel system: 05V515000.