general problems of the 2005 Ford Freestyle - part 1

The contact owns a 2005 Ford Freestyle. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the traction control and check engine warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle failed to shift into gear. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The contact called the local dealer however, the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 179,000.

I was sold a vehicle without being told that there was a recall. Instead he told me it was just some rattling that was coming from something loose and not important. Its rattling like crazy under my car. I looked up recalls for it and there is an important recall that needs to be fixed on it. Please. It can harm my newborn child and melt wires and is gonna cost so much money that I don't have to fix it. This is my only car. Please. Its a 2005 Ford Freestyle and there is a recall for it on exactly what its been doing. Everytime I drive it feels like it's gonna fall apart and inside the cab is getting hott and harmful fumes are coming into the cab. Its dangerous. The heat shield is broken I guess.

Check transmission keeps popping up and the wrench light comes on and cars rpms go to 3000 yo 5000 on its own going down the highway.

The vehicle lunges forward when backing and when stopping going forward. It feels like seone is pushing the accelerator even though your foot is on the brake.

Tl the contact owns a 2005 Ford Freestyle. While idling, the vehicle would suddenly surge forward. The failure also occurred while idling with the gear in reverse, and the vehicle would surge backwards. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer and spradley Ford (2828 hwy 50 west, pueblo, CO) were notified of the failures, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 170,000.

Fuel line just snapped off the car , also the transmission line snapped off and the trans system shut down, the door locks shut down and stopped working . The transmission and fuel line snapped while in motion on the highway.

This is a complaint about the cvt transmission it seem to never shift right and traction control always acted funny shifts high or shift hard and then it finally gave out driving down the hight it made a loud clunk and I had no gears I costed to a stop.

Vehicles says awd malfunction and traction control sensor won't shut off while driving on highway. The power locks also malfunctioned shortly before the awd malfunction, making it where it was unable to shut. The power lock was unlocked/locked a couple times fixing the issue for now.

The transmission stop working while going up a hill.

Driving my 2005 Ford Freestyle and all of a sudden, the vehicle starts to rev forward and backwards. I see the "engine fail safe mode appear and a lit up wrench also appears and the engine starts stalling or surging, followed by a sudden loss of power.

While reversing slowly from a parking spot and turning the wheel, the 2005 Ford Freestyle suddenly accelerated without application of the gas pedal. Quickly pressing the brake did work to slow the car down. This is not the first time that this has happened since I bought the car last year.

2005 Ford Freestyle has a constant scraping sound from the transmission when I am driving it. We paid $ 200. 00 for Ford mechanic to change out the transmission fluid with new fluid kit & he did find metal & brass shavings from tranny in oil pan. Mechanic says the transmission needs to be replaced with new one but I can't afford to pay $4,000. 00 it will take to do it. I found out the cvt transmissions all sooner or later ,but mostly sooner ; fail because they are notorious for it . Bad design for that transmission & they still robbing the owners of these vehicles as I speak ! man up & pay for your mistakes like those in society must when they have robbed others and got caught. I'd like to know why it's let go thus far & who then is accountable ??.

When pulling out of parking lot onto highway, lost all acceleration and check engine and check transmission lights came on, was lucky the vehicles behind me were paying attention and I was able to coast to side of road. Turned car off and restarted, when shifting into gear there was a loud clunk in d and r, with still no response from the throttle. After having to have vehicle towed home so my family and I were off of the busy highway, I tried to disconnect the battery to try and reset the system, still no luck. We just had the throttle body replaced last year at a cost of 700. 00, similar to same issues with throttle but nothing with transmission at that time. After reading through multiple reviews there are numerous complaints of this cvt transmission and there was also a recall on the throttle body needing to be cleaned. What is the problem of why a recall has not been issued, these vehicles are not only family vehicles but death traps! something needs to be done before some family gets killed from a faulty mistake that Ford CO. Is well aware of!.

Tl-the contact owns a 2005 Ford Freestyle. The contact stated that while driving 2 mph, the vehicle lunged forward without warning. In addition, the a/c compressor stopped working. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. Ad.

Awd malfunction is present and it interferes with the stability control and abs. It sometimes causes abs not to get engaged.

The contact owns a 2005 Ford Freestyle. While driving various speeds, the vehicle shook violently. The vehicle failed to accelerate when the accelerator pedal was depressed in low or high gear. In addition, the contact stated that the third row seat mounting bracket was corroded. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign numbers: 12v006000 (power train) and 13v081000 (seats). The manufacturer was made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was approximately 149,000.

Cvt fail, throttle body issue, started in September 2016. Car now has 135,030 miles. Happens continuously, when idle and moving down the road. I sent a letter to Ford and they responded with a "sorry. . . We can't help you". Making helicopter noise. Loses power and goes into failsafe mode. I will attach both letters.

I just bought my vehicle and started noticing some issues with the car racing/idling fast. Several times it would lung forward while driving and while foot was on brake almost hitting a car, then stalled & reduced speed and wouldn't accelerate. The wrench light came on. Took it too oreillys and found it is the throttle and throttle sensor. This is a serious issue and dangerous. I want it fixed by Ford ASAP!.

The contact owns a 2005 Ford Freestyle. When the vehicle was placed in reverse or drive, it would surge forward or backwards. On several occasions, when the accelerator pedal was depressed, the vehicle failed to respond. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The mechanic was unable to duplicate the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 64,241.

Recently purchased my car through an independent dealer. Started to accelerate when in park or when reversing. Battery light comes on and goes off randomly. If I cut it off and turn it on it goes away. Car jumps (accelerates) during driving. It does it all the time no matter where I am driving. Run system diagnostic on steering wheel and everything comes back okay. Purchased car for a family car and upset that this is a persistent problem with this model.

When driving down a 4 lane high way the car lost gas pedal check transmission light came on. This could have been fatal. With other vehicle speeds up to 65 mph behind my car. . . Have had several garages look at it and still cant figure out the problem. Now a tow bill labor and other compounding exspences.

Driving on highway, heard loud pop (clap sound). Then dash light came on and car steering wheel began to lock up. Tried to flush transmission fluid and replace os sensor from Ford and now it will not shift into first gear.

My vehicle enters engine failsafe mode in the middle of driving, experiences idle issues and the throttle body is responsible. I don't understand why there is not a recall present - when researching the issue you find many consumers with the same problem. I took my vehicle in to the dealership and they confirmed that it was the throttle body but that I would have to pay for repairs. My children have been put in serious danger due to the sudden engine shut off with no warning at various speeds including interstate driving. The engine failsafe happens while driving in town, while on the interstate, while accelerating, there is no warning or specific pattern.

While driving the vehicle on the highway the speed suddenly reduced and the vehicle would not accelerate my than ~40 mph. My daughter was able to exit the highway and park the vehicle in a nearby parking lot. Once parked and the ignition was turned off the vehicle will no longer start. According to the local Ford dealer the transmission must be replaced at a cost of $6,600.

The contact owns a 2005 Ford Freestyle. While driving approximately 45 mph, the vehicle failed to accelerate. The instrument panel illuminated intermittently. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage and VIN were unknown.

The contact owns a 2005 Ford Freestyle. While driving various speeds, the transmission exhibited severe hesitation in a jerking motion. The failure recurred on a separate occasion. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the transmission would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000. The VIN was unavailable.

While traveling at 60 mph, the check engine and wrench light came on and the engine went into failsafe mode which is idle engine condition with no accelerator action. Only steering and braking were available. This incident occurred on I-278 while traveling in the middle lane of four lanes and became an unsafe condition with no ability to safely pull over. I was able to maneuver radically to the shoulder while other drivers blew their horns with no knowledge of my plight. The engine was diagnosed with code 2012 and required the replacement of the throttle body which corrected the condition.

The contact owns a 2005 Ford Freestyle. The contact stated that when the accelerator pedal was applied, the vehicle did not pick up speed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times for various repairs and they were not able to replicate and diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.

Tl- the contact owns a 2005 Ford Freestyle. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 40 mph, the vehicle had a loud abnormal sound without warning. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic and diagnosed that it was the combined variable transmission and that the transmission needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 77,000. Bd.

Tl-the contact owns a 2005 Ford Freestyle. The contact stated that while driving at 15 mph, the vehicle would not accelerate when going up a hill. The vehicle would also jerk violently. The check engine light illuminated. The failure recurred only when the vehicle going up a hill. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 148,255. Aw.

My 2005 Freestyle has had the check engine light come on numerous time taken to dealership many time spent 2000 dollars in replacement parts and problem mn still happens when stop at traffic lights go to take off check engin light omes on and speed reduces started happing after 78000 miles dealership says cost to replace transmission is 8000 still paying on car tht sits in driveway.

Stopped at a red light, when we went to take off, there was no reverse or forward. Engine just revs when gas is pushed, no movement from vehicle.

Tl- the contact owns a 2005 Ford freestlye. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle the awd sensor light would suddenly illuminate indicating that the all wheel drive system was faulty. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the awd system was faulty. No further information was available. The contact also indicated that while driving at various speeds the vehicle would suddenly loose power and would not accelerate. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the throttle body was faulty and would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 109,000. Jft.

The problem with this car and the throttle body has been going on for a while. I took the car to the Ford dealer but they only cleaned the throttle body when it needed replacement. The last event was in August 1 when while I was driving the fail safe mode came up and the car suddenly lost the power and wouldn't run faster than probably 0. 1 mile per hour. This was the second time this happened the first time I was with my kids in a major highway and the car suddenly stop running. Thank god I had a chance to steer to the emergency lane. Many people are having the same issue with the 2005-2007 Freestyle, this is a super safety issue and nobody is doing anything about it. When my car stopped I could have been hit on the back with a worst outcome. I got a tow truck and they took the car to the Ford dealer. Those people are not helpful at all and treated me with a bad attitude. Very expensive to change that's why Ford is not getting involved and only offered to clean the part in the extended warranty, knowing that that wouldn't fix the problem. Ford should have a recall for the throttle body part before somebody gets killed in a very serious accident that this problem could cause.

Vehicle idling, vehicle put into reverse and instantly accelerated backwards, depressed break and vehicle net into a safe fail mode. Engine light and a wrench dashboard light came on. Turned vehicle off and back on systems came up fine. Put vehicle in drive and vehicle accelerated and lunged forward. Engine light and wrench dashboard light came on and engine went into fail safe mode again. Drove vehicle home in fail safe mode. Vehicle was taken in for servicing September 08, 2010 for same issue, throttle body was replaced.