general problems of the 2005 Ford Freestyle - part 2

I took my 2005 Ford Freestyle with less than 15000 miles in for an oil change and tire rotation to a local Ford dealer and was advised the rear brakes and rotors were completely worn and needed replacement at a cost of over $300. 00 and the problem was not in warranty. I decided to have the work done but I complained to the manager and after much discussion he adjusted the bill (the manager said another customer had the exact problem with an 05 Freestyle the same week). My question is have there been any other reports of the rear brakes going on 2005 Freestyles? there very well could be a defect in the brakes. The old parts are not available although I did ask to see them but during the heat of my protest I forgot about the parts and left when the work was finished.

It should have been a sign when the brakes wore out at less than a year and less than 9,000. The car would idle high and jump before stepping on the gas. The car would get a jump start before I wanted it to move. A noise could be heard while the car was in park. However, it did change noises as I change gears. Driving the car would sound like it was roaring. During the winter time, the car was not good with the gears/transmission as it felt like it was slipping in the transmission and not sticking in the gear. The car is presently in the service station of the place I purchased the car and I have been advised the vehicle needs a transmission and catalytic converter. The car has a little over 62,000 miles and has been maintained.

I purchase my 2005 Ford Freestyle in June 2005. July 2005 traveling to georgia between 55/60 mph, the check engine light and transmission icon appeared. Upon trying to accelerate, I could not move no more than 30-40 mph with the rpm's racing. I had to pull over and let the car rest approximately 15-20 minutes. Upon starting the car and putting into drive gear it was very hard and lunged. The car sounds like you're racing the engine with the vehicle in park. The frequency of the engine/transmission light with trying to accelerate and can not is a persisent issue. It also lunges when the air conditioner is turned on. Once the car is shut off and started again, while your foot is on the brake which has to be with more pressure than usual to control the lunge. Sitting in traffic with the air on with cars ahead of you is frightning since it will lunge then also. This has been an ongoing issue since the purchase of this vehicle. I've also had the brakes repaired more than normal. Since acquiring this car. Recently, I've gotten the brakes done in February, may and currently need another repair with all the squealing.

The consumer's front brakes rumbled badly when they were applied, the vehicle would shake and the vibration could be felt in the floor of the car. It mostly shakes when coming down from high speeds. It was a hidden defect the dealer is fixing but not sending out notices to everyone.