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While driving on the freeway, the wrench on the dash board lit up and the car started jerking, and RPM's went to 8000. Pulled off to side of the highway and towed the car home. The throttle body was "cleaned" by Ford and the car is still the same. Car jumps forward during traffic stops and goes into safe mode.
The contact owns a 2007 Ford Freestyle. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 mph in reverse, there was an unexpected increase in acceleration without warning. The brake pedal was depressed several times before coming to a stop. The vehicle was taken to three different independent mechanics and they were unable to duplicate the problem. In addition, the contact stated that all four power door locks failed to lock. The manufacturer was not notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 87,000.
The contact owns a 2007 Ford Freestyle. The contact stated that the vehicle hesitated at start up and suddenly accelerated. The failure was experienced numerous times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who cleaned the throttle body however, the failure was not corrected. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 71,000 and the current mileage was 72,159.
The contact owns a 2007 Ford Freestyle. The contact stated that while driving at low speeds, the vehicle would lunge forward or engage in reverse without warning. The contact mentioned that the vehicle stalled immediately after the failure would occur. The vehicle was taken to the dealer however, the technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 65,000 and the current mileage was 92,000....updated 07-24-13 the consumer took the vehicle to another vehicle, where they cleaned the throttle body upgraded the computer system.
The 2007 Freestyle which was built near the end of 2006. It was ok when first purchased as used back in 2008. But as time went on its throttle began to surge unexpectedly. Eventually it began to happen often enough for my wife and I to notice how it usually happens when the ac is on. It's particularly a problem while pulling in and out of parking spaces. Now it happens every single day beginning when the car is backed out of the garage. We have learned to keep our foot on the brake to stop the car from crashing into anything. To me the problem seems to be getting worse. But I don't drive it as often as does my wife. She says that the progression of the problem seems to have slowed down. But she says she has gotten used to compensating for it. The car also has difficulty starting occasionally. Maybe that is related to the surging throttle. But so far we have not noticed the starting problem correlating with anything in particular. The local Ford dealer says there is a recall to have the throttle body cleaned. That has been scheduled.
- Accord, NY, USA
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The contact owns a 2007 Ford Freestyle. The contact stated that the vehicle would surge and jerk abnormally. The contact was concerned that the vehicle was attempting to accelerate. The wrench warning light was continuously illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic who performed a diagnostic test but the could not diagnose a failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 114,000.
First time driving in the snow today in my Freestyle and as I was coming to a stop sign. I was braking and my car accelerated all by itself and I could not stop and went through the stop sign! I had my two kids in the car with me and it scared me to death! I am just glad there was no other vehicles around at the time. My car has done this in the past and its not safe at all but driving in the snow is extremely dangerous and I am scared to drive my own vehicle it seems to be getting worse.
The contact owns a 2007 Ford Freestyle. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph, the vehicle suddenly lost acceleration power. The vehicle was moved to the shoulder. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was confirmed that the throttle body failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure and current mileages were 81,000.
While driving at a slow speed, my Ford Freestyle will lunge forward even while braking. I have jumped curbs because of this issue and feel that this problem should be addressed before it causes someone serious injury.
The contact owns a 2007 Ford Freestyle. The contact stated that while stopped at a stop sign the vehicle accelerated independently. Also, the failure happenned while in reverse as well. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic for diagnostic testing. The mechanic was unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 89,000.
At 49,660 miles we had to have the throttle body changed because the car lunged forward and stalled out. On June 19, 2012 our 2007 Ford Freestyle was serviced with a transmission flush and fluid change, and a multi-point inspection. Everything looked good. On Nov. 5, 2012 it would rev up when driving and would not accelerate. After researching, we found out that the cvt transmission that was put in the 2005-2007 Ford Freestyle is a defective design that poses numerous safety concerns. Ford does not even make the transmission any more, so our only choice is to pay over $5000 for a used/rebuilt one that may have the same problems. Our car is only 5 years old. We have taken good care of it. We need a reliable vehicle and do not have the money to fix this. Please have Ford recall these faulty cvt transmissions and have more concern for safety and customer satisfaction.
I was doing a 3 point turn at my public storage facility. My foot was not on the accelerator nor on the brake. I was in drive. Suddenly my car sort of sped up or lunged forward as if my foot were on the gas pedal. Luckily I was far enough away from the storage unit in front of me so that I was able to stop the car without incident. I thought maybe it was a fluke or my imagination. However, it has happened a few more times since then so I will be taking it in to have it checked. I also decided to check for recalls for this issue and found that other Freestyle owners were having similar incidents. I live in a high-rise with underground parking. Our parking is tight with cars on all sides. So I now spend a lot more time pulling in and out because I am afraid the car might lunge me right into one of my garage neighbors' cars. It does not happen at any regular frequency from what I can tell. However, it has happened in drive and reverse (both with my foot not on a pedal).
When I put the car in drive it lunges forward and when you put it in reverse it lunges back. If your foot is not on the brake you can hurt someone. Its worse when the air conditioner is on.
The contact owns a 2007 Ford Freestyle. The contact stated that while shifting from park to drive, the vehicle erroneously accelerated. The vehicle was able to be driven to the dealer where it was determined that the throttle body had failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted about the issue. The failure mileage was 51,000 and the current mileage was 53,126.
The contact owns a 2007 Ford Freestyle. While parked, the driver placed the vehicle in reverse when it suddenly accelerated backward and crashed into a telephone pole. The driver was not injured. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 153,000.
I purchased my 2007 ff Dec of 2010. Three months after purchase, I noticed mild acceleration sometimes without applying my foot to the pedal. It became progressively worse by mid June. So much so that I contacted drivetime where I purchased the car & they gave me some transmission shop to take it to, only be told that it was normal for that particular transmission. Well, by 2012, the uninitiated acceleration has become so bad that a few months ago my car accelerated on its own & ran slam into the back of a lady's car causing more than $2000 worth of damage. I tried to explain to police that my car accelerated abruptly without me doing anything but slightly lifting my foot from the brake (never touching the gas). He didn't give me a ticket but said it was still my fault. My kids call the car a transformer but it is the worse trying to keep it from plunging forward or backward & hitting something or someone! I have to make absolute sure no one is around when I am in shopping lots because I am afraid when the car takes off backwards from parking spaces. I usually have to slam on brakes but then the car shuts off &on comes the engine light. Something has to be done about this dangerous problem with the Ford Freestyle!!!
I got this car on 04/2010 thought it would be good for the kids nope I have had nothing but problems in Jan /2011 the transmission went now 09/2012 same thing the car seemed like it was going to stall then lunged transmission again this is not a safe car !!!.. has been in shop as of 9/29/2012 tonight the auto shop called me and said the part is not in stock might be up till 3 weeks before they get it, wont pay for a rent a car for me & told me I could come get the car till the part comes in.... but cant tell me its safe for me & my kids to drive in ??something should be done asap !!!
My foot was on the brake and I had the car in drive. The engine revved and the vehicle lunged. It has done so on multiple occasions since. It usually occurs when the air conditioner is running.
We have owned this car for just over a year. For several months now, we have been having problems with the car surging/lunging. It happens without any notice, and you have to slam on the brakes to stop it. Initially, I only noticed the problem when pulling into a parking space. The vehicle would lunge forward. In the last couple of months it has started lunging backward and forward, regardless of how fast I was going (pulling in, backing up, or driving down the highway at a steady speed.) once, the car lunged as I was backing up and hit another car. Minor damage. Not reported. It is starting to happen more often, and the car has also begun dying if it happens whole backing up. Turning the car off and restarting it solves that. I've had to start parking further back in spots because I don't want to hit the car in front of me. This has indirectly caused cosmetic damage (coming out of a store twice I've noticed scrapes that look like someone backed into me.) I don't understand how this can be such a widely reported and potentially dangerous problem without a recall or even acknowledgement of the issue (if you call Ford.) my car has lunged forward at red lights and stop signs toward oncoming traffic, as well as driveways with children nearby. It may only be a few feet, but even that can be deadly considering when the problem occurs most.
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- Las Vegas, NV, USA