How many recalls does the 2002 Ford Freestyle have?

The 2002 Ford Freestyle has no NHTSA safety recalls on record.

How do I check if my 2002 Ford Freestyle has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 2002 Ford Freestyle?

Of 1 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is latches/locks/linkages.

2002 Ford Freestyle Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 2002 Ford Freestyle. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA, most often about the latches/locks/linkages. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

Total complaints1

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford freestyle. The contact stated that the rear passenger door was closed with his thumb inside the door and locked independently. The contact was unable to open the door by using the keyless entry fob or by using the key to manually open the door. The door would not…”

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES · reported 2011-02-19

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2002 Ford Freestyle as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.