2006 Ford Freestar

Introduction

The 2006 Ford Freestar is a minivan that was offered with three engine options: a 3.9L V6, a 4.2L V6, and a 4.6L V8. Transmission options included a 4-speed automatic and a 5-speed automatic. The 3.9L V6 produced 193 horsepower and 265 lb-ft of torque, while the 4.2L V6 produced 201 horsepower and 262 lb-ft of torque. The 4.6L V8 produced 231 horsepower and 292 lb-ft of torque. The Freestar was praised for its spacious interior and comfortable ride, but criticized for its lack of power and poor fuel economy.

Engine

3.9L V6

• Intake manifold gasket failure
  • Description/Symptoms: Coolant leaks, overheating, reduced engine power
  • Solution: Replace intake manifold gasket
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $400 - $600+
  • Recalls: N/A
• Timing chain tensioner failure
  • Description/Symptoms: Rattling noise from engine, reduced engine power, check engine light
  • Solution: Replace timing chain tensioner and chain
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $800 - $1,200+
  • Recalls: N/A

4.2L V6

• No major issues found

4.6L V8

• Spark plug blowout
  • Description/Symptoms: Misfiring, rough idle, reduced engine power
  • Solution: Replace spark plugs and inspect threads for damage
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $200 - $400+
  • Recalls: N/A
• Intake manifold runner control valve failure
  • Description/Symptoms: Reduced engine power, check engine light
  • Solution: Replace intake manifold runner control valve
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $300 - $500+
  • Recalls: N/A

Transmission

4-Speed Automatic

• Slipping gears
  • Description/Symptoms: Transmission hesitates or refuses to engage gears
  • Solution: Replace transmission
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $1,500 - $2,500+
  • Recalls: N/A

5-Speed Automatic

• No major issues found

Suspension

• Front suspension strut failure
  • Description/Symptoms: Clunking or rattling noise from front of vehicle, reduced handling performance
  • Solution: Replace front suspension struts
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $500 - $800+
  • Recalls: N/A

Electrical

• Battery drain
  • Description/Symptoms: Battery dies prematurely, electrical accessories malfunction
  • Solution: Inspect and replace faulty components (e.g. alternator, voltage regulator)
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: Varies depending on faulty components
  • Recalls: N/A
• Power window failure
  • Description/Symptoms: Power windows do not operate correctly
  • Solution: Replace power window motor or switch
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $200 - $400+
  • Recalls: N/A

Exterior

• Tailgate corrosion
  • Description/Symptoms: Rust or corrosion on tailgate
  • Solution: Replace tailgate
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $500 - $1,000+
  • Recalls: N/A

Interior

• Dashboard cracking
  • Description/Symptoms: Cracks or splits in dashboard
  • Solution: Replace dashboard
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $500 - $800+
  • Recalls: N/A
• Center console lid breakage
  • Description/Symptoms: Center console lid breaks or becomes loose
  • Solution: Replace center console lid
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $200 - $400+
  • Recalls: N/A

Summary

The 2006 Ford Freestar has a number of potential issues, including engine problems, transmission failures, suspension issues, electrical malfunctions, and interior defects. The severity and cost of these issues can vary widely, with some being minor and inexpensive to fix, while others can be major and costly. Owners should be aware of these potential problems and budget accordingly for repairs.