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9.3

really awful

Typical Repair Cost:

no data

Average Mileage:

40,323 miles

Total Complaints:

3 complaints

Most common solutions:

  1. replace pads and rotors (2 reports)
  2. replace rear pads rotors and caliper (1 reports)
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Ford Freestyle brakes problems

brakes problem

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problem #3

2008Oct 24

Freestyle SEL

  • CVT transmission
  • 47,500 miles

We bought this car new in May 2006. We have enjoyed the car as it gets decent gas mileage for a people hauler. We have gotten crappy service from dealer when it has come to repairs. The latest is the rear brakes wore out prematurely. We received the letter from Ford acknowledging a problem with the rear brake wear but the program expired December 31, 2007. I personally called Ford and spoke with Jose and ranted for 45 minutes or more about how this is the last straw with this car given the horrible customer service in the last 2 1/2 years. We have to replace the rear brake pad and the right rear rotor. From what I have read, it seems we are definitely not the first person with this car. We will be more than happy to join a class action lawsuit on this one!!!

Florance W.

Florence, MS, USA

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problem #2

2008Jun 18

Freestyle

  • Automatic transmission
  • 35,470 miles

Did not plan to replace brakes so soon was not pleased to find out caliper was also bad. It seems that the cheapest parts are used when the car is made. Breaks are pretty important . seems like a safety issue to me.

Sandie C.

Allegan, MI, USA

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problem #1

2008Jun 01

Freestyle SEL

  • CVT transmission
  • 38,000 miles

We bought our Freestyle new in 2006. It now has 38000 miles in summer of '08 and the rear brakes are worn to metal on metal. The one rotor that is not yet grinding on the rivets is already too thin to resurface! The front brakes seem fine, but the rear are gone way too early.

Bryan B.

York, SC, USA

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