Transmission Failure problems of the 2005 Ford Freestyle

2005 Freestyle cvt transmission failure, bought in summer 2013 as was never made aware of the issues with the transmissions. Sometimes it would work just fine and other times it seemed like it was straining to keep up the speed it was set at. In November started to head to work and the transmission and check engine light came on, took it to shop and spent 1200. 00 to repair computer chip inside transmission hoping this would help but it did not. The car will only engage in the cvt transmission if warm but takes a long time to warm up and then only goes a short distance before more problems. Now being told 5000 plus to replace the transmissions cause nothing else fixes the problem. Have only taken the car for one night a month ago and it has been at the repair shop ever since so since November only had it a night due to this matter. Was advised the car is not safe to drive especially during the winter due to the possible complete failure at any time.

The contact owns a 2005 Ford free style. The contact was driving approximately 35 mph. Transmission warning light illuminated and the transmission failed to operate. She pulled off to the side of the road and started the vehicle back up. She was able to drive the vehicle to the dealer for diagnostic testing and the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 117,000.

Tl- the contact owns a 2005 Ford Freestyle. The contact stated that the transmission failed on the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle surged forward and after they put their foot on the brake the vehicle would no longer go forward or in reverse. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and the dealer stated that the vehicle needed a new transmssion. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage and current mileages were 100,000. Rl.

The contact owns a 2005 Ford Freestyle. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would lunge forward and the transmission warning lamp illuminated. The contact mentioned that the vehicle would fail to accelerate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician stated that the throttle body was malfunctioning. The technician cleaned the throttle body however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the transmission failed and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 123,187 and the current mileage was 130,500.

For several years, my car had an unexpected lurching/lunging problem whenever I was pulling in & out of parking spaces. This was very dangerous, since I had to immediately slam on my brakes to avoid hitting something or someone. I noticed on several forums that the suggested fix was to have the throttle body cleaned, so on 9/17/12, I had my regular mechanic perform this repair. In Dec 2012, I received a recall letter from Ford stating that they would repair the throttle body or reimburse me if I had already had it done. This letter was apparently a result of complaints like this with NHTSA and a class-action lawsuit filed over 2 years ago. No sooner had I applied for the refund when the second issue (that the forums all describe) starting occurring - I. E. A loud whine whenever I have the car in park or neutral. The sound goes away once in drive, but I've had 3 garages tell me this is a sign that the cvt transmission is failing. The repair costs anywhere from $4,000 to $7,000. Numerous documentation exists that these cvt transmissions are failing around 100,000 miles and that the manufacturer of the part no longer makes it, so only rebuilt transmissions can be used. Apparently Ford has the market cornered on those and there is a huge back-order problem to even get the work none. All this indicates a problem on Ford's part, but a lack of response until another class action is thrown at them which is already in the works. Needless to say, I have not been driving my car, since it seems inevitable that the transmission is about to die. I do not want to cause an accident, but I do want the NHTSA to put pressure on Ford to correct this problem since most of these vehicles are reaching the mileage point where the failure is bound to occur and an accident will happen. The throttle-body problem is apparently related to the cvt problem so please have them fix it.

Total transmission failure. . .

Tl- the contact owns a 2005 Ford Freestyle. The contact stated while driving 50 mph the transmission light illuminated. The contact slowed down to 40 mph and the vehicle began to lunge forward independently. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis and was informed the transmission would need to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The day the vehicle was returned from the dealer the failure recurred. The vehicle was returned to the dealer who stated the transmission would need to be replaced again however they did not have parts. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the transmission was rebuilt. The failure recurred. The contact was informed that there was an electrical problem that was causing the transmission failure. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was 84,000 and the current mileage was 85,000. Dt.

The vehicle began to surge on the hwy. The rpms would surge forward and relax to normal rpm speed. I received a recall letter a few day's ago. My worry is that I have taken it to repair facilities and they found nothing wrong. I am worried that I will have transmission problems because of the recall defect. I have read many posts about cvt transmission failure, it would appear that Ford is doing nothing about the transmission problems. I have owned Fords for over thirty years and if the cvt problems are not addressed. I will not buy another, my family will not buy again either.

Cvt transmission failed for the second time while drving. Vehicle lurched and the wrench light came on, front end shuddered. Restarted the vehicle and it woul drive, but would only achieve 20 mph with very high rpms. Dealer says transmission will have to be replaced. As I understand reading the numerous complaints, they don't make this unit anymore. I am faced with a vehicle that I can't drive. Please do something.

The vehicles cvt transmission failed and needed to be replaced.

Transmission totally failed in cold weather, stranding me.

I have experienced my second cvt transmission failure on my 2005 Ford Freestyle.

Unexpected transmission failure in brisk traffic. No warning lights issued on the dash until failure, dealer saw no codes on the computer.