Vehicle Speed Control Problems of Ford Freestar

Ford Freestar owners have reported 85 vehicle speed control related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 9 most common vehicle speed control problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's vehicle speed control (61 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's cruise control (10 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Vehicle Speed Control problems of Ford Freestar

The Vehicle Speed Control problem

Driving down rd n it felt as if someone was pushing break while I was smashing gas pedal . Lost all fire to car wouldn't go no where. I was on a country rd going uphill. It spots n sputter n jerks real hard going up hill like my transmission going bad but motor sounds good so I have no clue. .   Read details...

The Cruise Control problem

Cruise control doesn't work, transaxle issue-light flashing   Read details...

The Fail To Accelerate problem

The contact owns a 2005 Ford Freestar. While driving approximately 25 mph, the vehicle lunged forward and failed to accelerate. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed or repaired.   Read details...

The Accelerator Pedal problem

The contact owns a 2006 Ford Freestar. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the accelerator pedal was depressed but the vehicle failed to accelerate. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired.   Read details...

The Speed Sensor problem

Was in a 30 mile per hour speed zone came to a caution light and had to make a right hand turn on a very dangerous corner. . . . Many tractor trailers use this turn, while making the turn, engine stalled and was hard to control steering with no power.   Read details...




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