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2006 Ford Freestyle Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA has 23 owner complaints about suspension problems in the 2006 Ford Freestyle, 2% of all 1,300 complaints for this model year. That is #2 highest suspension complaint count among 3 Freestyle model years. These complaints report 1 crash. Median mileage at failure: 28,000 miles.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
23
2% of 1,300 complaints
All complaints this year
1,300
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
28,000 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2006 Ford Freestyle suspension complaints were filed

First complaint May 30, 2007, latest Oct 1, 2018.

2006 Ford Freestyle suspension, wheels & tires complaints: complaints filed per month2May 2007Dec 2007Aug 2008Aug 2010Sep 2011Nov 2012Jun 2016
23 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2007 to Oct 2018; peak Aug 2007 (2).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2006 Ford Freestyle

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Freestyle model year

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

  1. 200531 (2%)
  2. 200623 (2%)
  3. 200715 (2%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Ford Freestyle have suspension problems?
NHTSA has 23 owner complaints about the suspension in the 2006 Ford Freestyle, 2% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 28,000 miles.
Which Ford Freestyle year has the most suspension complaints?
The 2005 Ford Freestyle has the most suspension complaints (31), compared with 23 for the 2006.
Is there a suspension recall for the 2006 Ford Freestyle?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 Ford Freestyle is classified under suspension, wheels & tires. 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.