2005 Ford Freestyle - the vehicle stalled while driving. This usually happened when driving up hill. Also, it happened while trying to take off from a red light. After leaving the red light it happened three more times in a span of two miles. This happened seven times to consumer, and once for the dealer. It has been to the dealership four times for repairs. The dealer was able to duplicate the problem only once, and they were unable to tell what was the cause the problem. Therefore, they were unable to fix the problem. The dealer said it might be a problem with the computer in the car. The dealership has been in contact with the manufacture, and they were unsure what the problem was. The dealer told the consumer to contact the manufacturer and consider this car a lemon. Had not contacted the manufacturer yet, but I planned to do so.

- Newark, DE, USA

I am leasing a Ford Freestyle. We have found that with the child lock off, that the rear passanger doors will not open unless the driver or passange unlocks the doors with the electronic switch at any time - with the mortor running, the car in park, or the motor off and the car in park. If there should be a crash or both the front dseat driver and passanger be unable to open the door, the rear seat passangers would not be able to get out. The windows are electric which with the motoor and key in off are inoperable. We have taken the car to the local Ford dealer. They tell us that they are unable to do any thing about this issue. They claim to have been into the computer and can not find any way to change the way the rear doors open. This is a definite safety issue, especially in a front end or front side crash. I have sent a description of the issue to Ford through their web site.

- Bella Vista, AR, USA