Electrical System Problems of Ford Freestyle

Ford Freestyle owners have reported 255 electrical system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 21 most common electrical system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's electrical system (163 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's instrument panel (24 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Electrical System problems of Ford Freestyle

The Electrical System problem

When temperature get below freezing car doors will not latch shut and come back open. Car doors work fine when temp are higher. There is a recall already for this NHTSA# 06v383000 Ford# 06545. I have a Ford case# xxx my car was not included in recall and either should be or needs to be further   Read details...

The Instrument Panel problem

Tl the contact owns a 2005 Ford Freestyle. On several occasions, over the course of several years, the instrument panel failed to operate when the vehicle was started. Over time, the instrument panel became totally inoperable and the contact was unable to see the speed, fuel level, or other gauges.   Read details...

The Alternator/generator/regulator problem

All engine lights come on at various times with no working gauges, but car drives. Withing past year, had instrument cluster replaced 2 times, alternator replaced twice, injector coils & spark plugs, cleaned/replaced, battery replaced, throttle body assembly & gasket, .   Read details...

The Dashboard Failed problem

Dash cluster died unexpectedly while driving. Found problem to be shoddy solder work on the circuit board causing multiple failures in the dash cluster and fuel system. Happened during highway driving at 60 mph.   Read details...

The Starter problem

While I am driving down the road, it feels like the vehicle shuts off. I am still able to accelerate, steer and stop; however, the lights, heater and radio shut off and all of my gauges quit working. My dashboard says "check charging system" but the source of the issue has not been found.   Read details...




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