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The contact owns a 2006 Ford Freestyle. The contact stated that the brake pedal was engaged while at a complete stop in a parking lot when suddenly, the rpms began to increase with a rapid acceleration. The brake pedal was applied twice then the vehicle came to a stop. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the unintentional acceleration. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000.
My car is surging forward when unexpected. I try to make sure that my foot is on the break but as soon as I take it off the car starts to surge forward and could cause an accident or someone getting killed.
Vehicle will lunge forward in a stopped position, it also seems to bog down sometimes when driving like it looses power, after it's cut off it drives ok again.
The contact owns a 2006 Ford Freestyle. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced vehicle speed control failures. The contact depressed the accelerator pedal and the vehicle lunged forward abnormally. The failure recurred several times. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer for inspection where they stated that the throttle body and wiring harness needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The failure mileage was 90,000. Updated 8/24/12
The contact owns a 2006 Ford Freestyle. The contact stated that while driving 5 mph, she applied the brakes and the pedal was abnormally depressed into the floorboard. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer fifteen times and the contact was informed that a pin in the master cylinder was fractured. The contact was also informed that the rotors were freezing. The vehicle was repaired for the rotors and the master cylinder. In addition, the chord for the emergency brake detached and wrapped around the axle. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where a new cable was installed. The contact also stated that the vehicle surged when driving at various speeds. The failure recurred whether in drive or reverse. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the throttle body needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was 4,800.
- Winter Haven, FL, USA
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The contact owns a 2006 Ford Freestyle. The contact stated that the throttle body failed and had to be repaired. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced several instances of surging forward when idling or coming to a stop. The dealer cleaned and reprogrammed the throttle. The VIN was not available. The failure and current mileages were 100,000. Updated 09/07/2012
The throttle will race up especially while coming up to a stop. I belong to a couple of forums that people have tried many of times to get this serious repair recalled. One person even pinned their child against the garage wall. I have not fixed mine yet as Ford garage says it is about $750 repair. My wife almost took a guys door off. As she pulled into a parking spot a guy was getting out of the car and as she pressed the brake harder it made the throttle increase. The guy then though she was deliberately trying to run him over. We had to demonstrate the issue of this and then he understood. I just cant believe that Ford can get away with this throttle issue.
Car lunges forward and backward even with foot on the brake. Used to only do it with the air conditioning on but now will do it at any time. When speaking with Ford they claim they know nothing about this despite me reading them the 23 page letter between Ford and [xxx] (office of defect investigation). Information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
Vehicle surges ahead at low speeds and stopped. Must hold brake tight to keep vehicle from jumping ahead. Also vehicle engine surges fast on and off at low speeds like coming up to a stop sign or moving just ahead alittle.
The contact owns a 2006 Ford Freestyle. The contact stated that the vehicle would lunge forward abnormally with the gear in any selected position and the brake pedal engaged. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnosis who was unable to duplicate the malfunction. The vehicle was also taken to an independent auto shop. The technician stated that the failure was contributed to the throttle body. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. There was currently an open investigation under NHTSA action number PE11018 (vehicle speed control). The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
The contact owns a 2006 Ford Freestyle. The contact was driving approximately 20 mph with the air conditioner activated. Neither the brake pedal nor the accelerator pedals were engaged when the vehicle began to surge forward abnormally. The failure recurred six times and whenever the air conditioner was activated. The contact planned to take the vehicle to an authorized dealer for diagnosis. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 71,000. The VIN was unavailable.
The contact owns a 2006 Ford Freestyle. The contact stated that while depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle lunged forward and continued to move without stopping. The failure also occurred while in reverse. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to replace egr vaile and the crank sensor. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and the contact was awaiting a response. The failure mileage was 40,399 and the current mileage was 60,000.
Our '06 Freestyle lurched forward while attempting to allow a pedestrian to pass in a parking lot. The engine speed increased and more brake pressure had to be applied to stop the car. Slight engine revving was first noticed at a mileage of ~60,000 miles and grew over the next 10,000 to the point of the car actually lurching forward unless heavy pressure was applied on the breaks. Eventually, I learned that if I had the A/C on max, vehicle stopped and idling, light pressure on the brakes, a turn of the steering wheel would make the car lurch every time. The lurching made parking, especially parallel parking, which requires the steering wheel to be turned right and left, a risk to nearby pedestrians. On-line posts and forums led me to clean the throttle body and the problem has been fixed for the past few hundred miles.
The contact owns a 2006 Ford Freestyle. The contact stated that while exiting a residential driveway, the vehicle lunged forward without warning. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 120,000.
98 degrees (103 with heat index), sat in parking lot with ac on high for 3 - 5 minutes. Backed out of parking stall, and approached stop sign. When hit brakes the car lunged forward. Pulled out of lot and 'wrench' light came on and car wouldn't run right. Tonight tested the car again and it runs fine. After reading online it sounds like this may be a common occurrence related to a throttle body failure/malfunction.
Vehicle would lunge forward when letting off brake in 2010. Ford replaced the throttle body under warranty at that time. The car started lunging again several times in June 2012 and in July the wrench light came on. Dealership advised us to replace the throttle body once again.
I purchased my Ford Freestyle about a month ago and began struggling almost immediately with the car lunging forward (or backward) unexpectedly when at a stop. If my foot is on the brake, my engine races as if the car has a mind of its own and is overriding my will to remain stationery, and greatly increases the RPM's. if my foot is not on the brake or is lightly on the brake, the car lunges forward (or backward if in reverse), putting pedestrians or cars in our path at risk of being run over. Please advise as to how to repair this problem. Thank you.
I was parking my vehicle in the local walmart lot and the vehicle lunged forward. I pushed the brakes to stop it from going to far and the engine cut off. This is not the first time it has lunged forward, in fact it has done that several times in the past since 2009. I decided to investigate the cause this time because my engine cut off. That never happened before. I'd like to know if Ford is going to recall or fix this issue or if they will ignore it like the other 248 complaints they've gotten about this same issue.
Car lurches randomly. This happens when I pull into my garage or parking space, back out of the garage or a parking space. When I am stopped at a traffic signal I have to make sure that I have my foot planted firmly on the brake pedal for fear that the car might choose that opportunity to lurch ahead, especially if I am the first car stopped at an intersection. I do not feel safe in my car now.
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- Tafton, PA, USA