Engine Stall problems of the 2006 Ford Freestyle

Four problems related to engine stall have been reported for the 2006 Ford Freestyle. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2006 Ford Freestyle based on all problems reported for the 2006 Freestyle.

1 Engine Stall problem

Failure Date: 08/07/2010

The engine on my 2006 Ford Freestyle revs up on its own at low idling parking lot speeds. The wrench light then illuminates on the instrument display and the engine stalls. Upon restarting the engine the wrench light stays lit and the vehicle accelerates sluggishly. This problem has happened when backing out of parking spots and when driving in stop and go traffic.

2 Engine Stall problem

Failure Date: 07/05/2010

2006 Ford Freestyle experiences engine revving and stalls when shifted into reverse from park. Engine revs and requires brakes to be applied to prevent rapid acceleration. Dealer is repairing at customer cost. This seems to be happening to other owners also.

3 Engine Stall problem

Failure Date: 07/02/2010

Multiple incidents of engine surging when putting in gear or idling at a stop. Sometimes this causes the engine to stall. Was told it was the throttle-body getting stuck.

4 Engine Stall problem

Failure Date: 06/24/2010

Engine stalls out at highway speed. Happened when we first got the car several times in 2008, dealer fixed something after two tow-ins, 2 years later same thing. Dealer claims cannot find anything wrong, no service bulletins. I suggest the car is unreliable for my wife and disabled son, may need to get a more reliable car. They agree with me! they suggest throttle body could be bad but it is real expensive and may not fix the problem anyway. I do 10 minutes of internet research and find that Ford has a known throttle body problem with the exact symptoms we have had now for 3+ years and a major supplier problem (and long loaner car expenses while finding part!). First, why has Ford not recalled this problem? second, is it ethical to tell an owner to just keep driving the car even though it will break down, as they told me to do. This is a safety problem! (sudden deceleration with no power to engine, brakes and power steering as it did on I-45 last Thursday leaving my wife and disabled son stranded in the middle lane of the freeway). Third, is Ford going to make this right?.




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