One problem related to transmission shudder has been reported for the 2005 Ford Freestyle. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2005 Ford Freestyle based on all problems reported for the 2005 Freestyle.
Cvt transmission vibrating excessively and making loud noise when shifting out of park. Cvt transmission failure at 67,000 miles. Had to replace with a Ford remanufactured transmission.