Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 2005 Freestyle are official communications between Ford & their dealerships that describe processes for troubleshooting or fixing certain common problems. All vehicle manufacturers are required by U.S. law to make their TSBs available to the public.

    SUSPENSION

    • TSB #18479

      Date Announced:
      MAR 01, 2005
      NHTSA ID:
      #10014669

      SQUEAK FROM REAR OF VEHICLE WHEN DRIVING OVER BUMPS. *EH Read More »

    • TSB #18353

      Date Announced:
      DEC 01, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10014623

      SQUEAK FROM REAR OF VEHICLE WHEN DRIVING OVER BUMPS. *EH Read More »

    SUSPENSION:FRONT

    • TSB #19005

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2006
      NHTSA ID:
      #10019068

      GRUNT OR SQUEAK FROM FRONT SUSPENSION DURING FULL LOCK TURNS - SERVICE TIP. *TT Read More »

    SUSPENSION:REAR

    • TSB #0532

      Date Announced:
      JUN 07, 2005
      NHTSA ID:
      #10012948

      SQUEAK/CLUNK NOISE FROM REAR LOWER CONTROL ARM - VEHICLES BUILT 7/12/2004 THROUGH 9/21/2004. *TT Read More »

    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

    • TSB #0547

      Date Announced:
      MAR 07, 2005
      NHTSA ID:
      #10014650

      THUMPING NOISE OR ROUGHNESS FROM REAR BRAKES. *TT Read More »

    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS

    • TSB #0759

      Date Announced:
      NONE PROVIDED
      NHTSA ID:
      #10021463

      REAR BRAKE DRAG, NOISE, DUST, AND/OR PREMATURE PAD WEAR. *KB Read More »

    SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

    • TSB #0710

      Date Announced:
      NOV 28, 2007
      NHTSA ID:
      #10023294

      FORD\MERCURY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. CERTAIN 2005 THROUGH 2007 FWD AND AWD FORD FIVE HUNDRED, FREESTYLE AND MERCURY MONTEGO VEHICLES - REAR BRAKE WEAR. ALSO HAVE AN OWNER'S LETTER. Read More »

    ENGINE (PWS)

    • TSB #SSM 46085

      Date Announced:
      SEP 21, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10109070

      The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. Read More »

    • TSB #CSP-12N03

      Date Announced:
      NOV 29, 2012
      NHTSA ID:
      #10051815

      FORD: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. MOMENTARY ENGINE IDLE RPM SURGE MAY BE INTERMITTENT AND MAY OCCUR, DUE TO DEPOSITS BUILDUP IN THROTTLE BODY, AT LOW SPEEDS, WHILE PARKING OR ENTERING DRIVEWAY AND CHECK ENGINE LAMP ... Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

    • TSB #SSM 46085

      Date Announced:
      SEP 21, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10109070

      The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. Read More »

    • TSB #041601

      Date Announced:
      NOV 14, 2005
      NHTSA ID:
      #10018745

      WDS COP KIT DIAGNOSTIC TIP - COIL ON PLUG (COP) IGNITION SYSTEMS - ENGINE MISFIRE OR ROUGH RUNNING. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #05175

      Date Announced:
      OCT 07, 2005
      NHTSA ID:
      #10018066

      ENGINE RPM FLUCTUATION AT HIGHWAY CRUISING SPEEDS - VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO 8/2/2005. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #18432

      Date Announced:
      FEB 01, 2005
      NHTSA ID:
      #10012976

      VEHICLE MAY EXHIBIT AN OIL LIFE XX% MESSAGE INTHE ODOMETER MESSAGE CENTER DISPLAY PRIOR TO THE VEHICLE REACHING 5000 MILES. *EH Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

    • TSB #SSM 46085

      Date Announced:
      SEP 21, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10109070

      The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. Read More »

    • TSB #19722

      Date Announced:
      APR 01, 2007
      NHTSA ID:
      #10022241

      MIL WITH DTC P0106 AND/OR P0109. *KB Read More »

    • TSB #04242

      Date Announced:
      DEC 13, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10014048

      DRIVEABILITY CONCERNS DURING DECELERATION. *TT Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

    • TSB #SSM 46085

      Date Announced:
      SEP 21, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10109070

      The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS

    • TSB #SSM 46085

      Date Announced:
      SEP 21, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10109070

      The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER

    • TSB #SSM 46085

      Date Announced:
      SEP 21, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10109070

      The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL

    • TSB #SSM 46085

      Date Announced:
      SEP 21, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10109070

      The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER

    • TSB #SSM 46085

      Date Announced:
      SEP 21, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10109070

      The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

    • TSB #SSM 46085

      Date Announced:
      SEP 21, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10109070

      The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY

    • TSB #SSM 46085

      Date Announced:
      SEP 21, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10109070

      The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN

    • TSB #SSM 46085

      Date Announced:
      SEP 21, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10109070

      The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS

    • TSB #SSM 46085

      Date Announced:
      SEP 21, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10109070

      The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

    • TSB #SSM 46085

      Date Announced:
      SEP 21, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10109070

      The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL

    • TSB #SSM 46085

      Date Announced:
      SEP 21, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10109070

      The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)

    • TSB #SSM 46085

      Date Announced:
      SEP 21, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10109070

      The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)

    • TSB #SSM 46085

      Date Announced:
      SEP 21, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10109070

      The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR

    • TSB #SSM 46085

      Date Announced:
      SEP 21, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10109070

      The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE

    • TSB #SSM 46085

      Date Announced:
      SEP 21, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10109070

      The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. Read More »

    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL

    • TSB #0747

      Date Announced:
      NONE PROVIDED
      NHTSA ID:
      #10021444

      MIL ON WITH DTC P0191 - FUEL RAIL PRESSURE SENSOR CIRCUIT PERFORMANCE. *KB Read More »

    POWER TRAIN

    • TSB #06411

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2006
      NHTSA ID:
      #10019914

      OIL LEAK FROM POWER TRANSFER UNIT. *TT Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

    • TSB #06114

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2006
      NHTSA ID:
      #10020134

      CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSAXLE (CVT) NOISE DIAGNOSIS. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #0718

      Date Announced:
      NONE PROVIDED
      NHTSA ID:
      #10021220

      TRANSMISSION SHIFTER BINDING / HIGH EFFORT BEZEL REPLACEMENT. *KB Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

    • TSB #042107

      Date Announced:
      DEC 13, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10014086

      GENERAL (PCM) POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *TT Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

    • TSB #18378

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2005
      NHTSA ID:
      #10013317

      OIL LEAK FROM POWER TRANSFER UNIT. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #18361

      Date Announced:
      DEC 01, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10014624

      OIL LEAK FROM POWER TRANSFER UNIT. *EH Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    • TSB #0551

      Date Announced:
      MAR 21, 2005
      NHTSA ID:
      #10014682

      INTERMITTENT HEADLAMP FLICKER WITH NO KEY IN THE IGNITION - VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 2/21/2005. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #18178

      Date Announced:
      SEP 01, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10011345

      WRENCH LIGHT ON, NO ENGAGEMENT IN DRIVE OR REVERSE AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0942. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #18179

      Date Announced:
      SEP 01, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10011346

      WRENCH LIGHT ON, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0562 AND TRANSAXLE IN LIMP HOME MODE AFTER BATTERY JUMP START. *TT Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

    • TSB #19312

      Date Announced:
      AUG 01, 2006
      NHTSA ID:
      #10021061

      BATTERY LIGHT ILLUMINATED. *KB Read More »

    • TSB #0662

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2006
      NHTSA ID:
      #10019951

      INTERMITTENT INSTRUMENT CLUSTER GAUGE SWEEP/RESET - MULTIPLE WARNING LIGHTS ON - REVERSE LIGHTS ON - VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 2/17/2006. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #19087

      Date Announced:
      NONE PROVIDED
      NHTSA ID:
      #10019807

      TENTHS DIGIT NOT DISPLAYED ON ODOMETER AFTER 10,000 MILES/KILOMETERS. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #06172

      Date Announced:
      NONE PROVIDED
      NHTSA ID:
      #10021036

      FUEL GAUGE ERRATIC/INACCURATE AND/OR MIL ON WITH DTC P0463, B1202, B2627, B2879, AND/OR P2068. *KB Read More »

    • TSB #06179

      Date Announced:
      NONE PROVIDED
      NHTSA ID:
      #10021037

      INTERMITTENT INSTRUMENT CLUSTER OPERATION - INCLUDING GAUGES SWEEP/RESET - MULTIPLE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED AND/OR REVERSE LIGHTS STAY ON. THIS APPLIES TO VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 02-17-06. *KB Read More »

    VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

    • TSB #19083

      Date Announced:
      NONE PROVIDED
      NHTSA ID:
      #10019811

      INTERMITTENT BOUNCE-BACK OF THE DRIVER'S WINDOW DURING ONE TOUCH UP OPERATION. *TT Read More »

    VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW

    • TSB #04189

      Date Announced:
      DEC 13, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10014062

      REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER GRID/INTEGRAL ANTENNA DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR - TERMINAL TAB REPAIR. *TT Read More »

    STRUCTURE

    STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

    • TSB #19107

      Date Announced:
      NONE PROVIDED
      NHTSA ID:
      #10019793

      NOISE IN RIGHT FRONT OF PASSENGER COMPARTMENT - AIR INLET DOOR ACTUATOR INOPERATIVE (RECIRCULATION). *TT Read More »

    VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

    • TSB #05179

      Date Announced:
      OCT 07, 2005
      NHTSA ID:
      #10018065

      INTERMITTENT SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION AND/OR SPEED CONTROL WILL NOT SET. *TT Read More »

    TIRES

    • TSB #06154

      Date Announced:
      NONE PROVIDED
      NHTSA ID:
      #10021049

      PREMATURE SHOULDER (TOE) WEAR ON INSIDE EDGE OF THE FRONT TIRES. *KB Read More »

    SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER

    SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY

    • TSB #0664

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2006
      NHTSA ID:
      #10019950

      SECOND ROW SEAT RECLINE CONCERN. *TT Read More »

    BACK OVER PREVENTION:WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT

    EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

    • TSB #18399

      Date Announced:
      FEB 01, 2005
      NHTSA ID:
      #10012961

      MEMORY SEAT, ADJUSTABLE PEDALS AND MIRRORS OPERATION CONCERNS. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #18412

      Date Announced:
      FEB 01, 2005
      NHTSA ID:
      #10012970

      MEMORY SEAT, MIRRORS AND PEDALS OPERATION. *TT Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

    • TSB #18329

      Date Announced:
      DEC 01, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10014601

      AUDIO UNIT BACKLIGHT INOPERATIVE AND OR DTC B2477. *EH Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

    • TSB #18452

      Date Announced:
      MAR 01, 2005
      NHTSA ID:
      #10014646

      ENGINE SERVICE PROCEDURES. *EH Read More »

    • TSB #18504

      Date Announced:
      MAR 01, 2005
      NHTSA ID:
      #10014670

      INCORRECT COMPASS INFORMATION IN OWNERS GUIDE AND WORK SHOP MANUAL. *EH Read More »