Three problems related to brake disc caliper have been reported for the 2006 Ford Freestyle. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2006 Ford Freestyle based on all problems reported for the 2006 Freestyle.
While driving on the interstate i71/i75 my rear brakes locked up. My brake pads were cutting into my rotors. After checking the brakes when I got back home I found that the rear brake calipers were frozen on both sides (rear left rear right). The rotors, calipers and brake pads had to be replaced. Now remember the car has only 21,900 miles on it.
The rear brakes on my 2006 Ford Freestyle awd limited are completely gone after only 25,000 miles. They were suddenly metal on metal. Before I knew what was happening the car is in a near non-drivable state. Ford did not inform me of any brake problems. I read others complaints online and then contacted my dealership. They told me there is an open recall and I could receive a one time repair. By repair I assume they mean new brake pads and hopefully rotors. I'm wondering if Ford is actually going to address the problem which I assume is the calipers. I haven't heard anyone say that they are. I'm sure I'll soon need another rear brake repair and what then?.
Following recommended maintenance, I needed to replace rear brake pads at approximately 44,000 miles and a caliper. My service station called multiple parts stores to get the caliper and was told that this is a "daily" request. I have never replaced brake parts this early in the life of any vehicle I have ever owner in my 40 years of driving cars. I believe that this is a serious safety issue that should be recalled.