general problems of the 2006 Ford Freestyle

Two problems related to visibility 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.

1 Visibility problem

Failure Date: 04/26/2013

While the car was in are garage and after opening door the puddle light on the right side mirror started smoking and sparking. Fire department was call and checked car after disconnecting battery. Puddle light has burn area and wiring to it was burnt. Fuse did not blow , light stopped burning after wires brock . Ford dealer says to replay light you have to replace whole mirror unit aprox cost $300.

2 Visibility problem

Failure Date: 02/20/2010

I was driving my 2006 Freestyle (which I purchased used in Nov. 2009) in late February on a upper 30's degree day. I turned into a parking lot and heard a loud bang and the window next to my 7 year old daughter shattered. It looked like it was blown out. Looked on line and saw many complaints about Fords - mostly escapes - with exploding window problems. Didn't get any satisfaction from my dealer or Ford. Hope it doesn't happen again.


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