general problems of the 2006 Ford Freestyle - part 1

Tl- the contact owns a 2006 Ford Freestyle. The contact stated that while idling into a parking approximately when the vehicle suddenly surged 12 ft forward at approximately 25 mph. The contact pressed the brakes, however, the vehicle failed to stop and crashed into the concrete wall in front of the vehicle. The airbags did not deploy. The vehicle. A police report was not filed. The contact received injuries to their to their neck, back, and chest area. Medical attention was needed. The vehicle was towed. The contact had not taken the vehicle to the dealership. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 135,000. Gl ## #vpic# 1 - check digit (9th position) does not calculate properly; 14 - unable to provide information for all the characters in the VIN. #vpic#.

Car lurches forward when parking. It is worse if the ac is on.

I bought this car from private seller. On the drive home I turned on ac and noticed a surge so I turned the air off. After getting the car home I filled the tank as it was almost empty when I purchased the car. The car began to surge forwards and backwards at an idle, and then began to surge while driving. Check engine light came on and codes indicated it was a misfire, so did a tune up (changed spark plugs and coils) only to have the issue get worse. The car is now almost stalling and surging hard. Car is very slow to accelerate and feels to have no power while attempting to get up to even in town speeds(25-30mph) car is undrivable safely at this point and I have not even owned 2 months. Surging happens at idle, low speeds, freeway speeds, and surges violently when trying to accelerate.

I just bought the vehicle via private seller. No issues were reported by seller. I filled vehicle and entered the freeway. A few moments later the vehicle started jolting while at a high rate of speed. I pressed the accelerator, the vehicle did not respond. The vehicle continued to jolt off/on. I exited the freeway due to feeling unsafe to continue on the freeway. Upon exiting the ramp, the vehicle stalled. I had no control of the vehicle as the breaks did not seem to work and the power steering was out. I pulled the steering wheel, as hard as I could, to the right to the shoulder of the road. Once the vehicle came to a stop. I put the vehicle in park, restarted the vehicle and continued driving cautiously. Driving at a slower rate, 35-40mph, the vehicle started to jolt again and had difficulty accelerating. After several days of this issue, I cleaned the battery terminals to ensure there was a good connection. I thought the issue was resolved. At this point I had half a tank. A couple days later, I was on empty. I filled up the vehicle for the week. My vehicle is now jolting and surging again. I was almost home, when the vehicle shut off, I lost power steering again and the breaks were not working. I again pulled the steering wheel, as hard as I could to the right, to get off the road as an oncoming car was just ahead. Once the vehicle came to a stop, I put it in park, restarted the car, entered the driveway and parked it. Today the vehicle is still jolting, surging and has a delay when pressing the accelerator. I am scared to continue driving this vehicle! I have no control after the vehicle stalls. I am scared the vehicle is going to stall, at a high rate of speed, and I am not going to be able to get off to the shoulder, turn the wheel fast enough to avoid a collision or maneuver a curve when if it stalls. I am scared I may hit a pedestrian due to no breaks.

My car wouldn't accelerate on getting on the interstate and would only go up to 40 mph - hard to get in from the ramp with other oncoming cars. It started surging and bucking. When I got off the interstate at the next interstate it again surged when I was going 20mph. Very scary for me. When I stopped at the stoplight it stalled and I had trouble starting it. I put my hazards on for the rest of the trip home. I have been scared to drive it. I took it to the Ford dealer and they said it was the throttle body and estimated $700 for the part and $200 for labor. I have had surging issues this past summer when I used the defrost or air conditioning but not anything this bad. I did call the Ford company and have a case number - they would not help with the part or labor. I spoke with a manager. . .

My car stalls, and lunges forwards or backs suddenly even if I'm pressing the brake.

I just bought this 2006 Ford Freestyle and have almost had 4 wrecks this week! it just surges randomly in the school pick up line redlights parking lots and stop signs im scared for my familys safety. I dont know what to do I paid alot of money for this car from an indivdual.

I put my car in reverse and the speed increased while I had my foot on the brake, I changed gears to drive and it did not increase on its own. Once again on reverse and had another sudden increase of speed while my foot was on the brake. If I wasn't careful it could have caused an accident.

When letting up on my brake pedal from a stop my car will randomly accelerate and lunge forward. This problem has been going on since 2017. This problem seems to effect many Freestyle owners, and is a safety concern for my family.

Hello, I was driving 60 mph on us highway 2, driving from snohomish, wa to monroe, wa, which is a 2 lane highway with no median (death highway) suddenly, the car seemed to lunge and I lost acceleration with the yellow service wrench dash light coming on. My speed significantly decreased and the car pulled at the same time. Rpm's jumped to 5000+ but I was dropping speed. I avoided the car coming up behind me and the oncoming traffic by quickly pulling into an area on the side of the highway. This was a very scary experience that could have turned out very badly if I would have been hit from behind and pushed into oncoming traffic. I sat on the side of the road, stunned for 5-10 minutes, not knowing what happened. It had also happened once earlier that day at much lower speeds and then seemed to reset itself. Again the wrench light reset and I was able to pull out onto the highway and drive to a transmission shop for diagnosis. As of now, I don't know exactly what the damage may be other than I'm being told it's a bad transmission and that I need a new one, with really no guarantee that the same thing won't happen again. Since this incident I have done a great deal of research on this car and specifically the 05-07 Ford Freestyle with this cvt. It is nothing but problems how can Ford get away this and why hasn't this transmission been recalled and Ford made to finally resolve the issue safely or made to reimburse all affected parties the purchase price of the severely unsafe vehicle. I am thankful that I had a place to turn off, rather than the potential of an accident on that highway!! no physical injury, but definitely an emotionally charged event!! thank you. Jeff chandler monroe, wa 425-362-9559.

Tl the contact owns a 2006 Ford Freestyle. While driving 70 mph, the check engine indicator illuminated and the vehicle went into limp mode. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the throttle body needed to be replaced. The throttle body was replaced; however, the failure recurred. Joe machens capital city Ford (located at 807 southwest blvd, jefferson city, mo 65109, (855) 929-5900) was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 194,000.

My car surges and the rpms move without touching the gas. It tries to throw me into traffic when at stoplights and stop signs. It tries to throw me at people when driving slowly through parking lots. I have to put my car into neutral while at stops so that my family or other family's don't die because of a malfunction that Ford had with the car when they sold it. I was never told about the malfunction and they say I'm years past the warenty and 20000 miles past the warenty milage. So because my car is 20000 over I guess it's okay for my car to kill me and my children or other people?.

This car has many problems. I wouldn't buy this car again. I have invested too much money for repairs. The air bag sensor keeps coming on. The car has no speed after I had the transmission replaced. The lights on dash are off and on.

Upon utilizing the drive through of a fast food restaurant, the breaks were being feathered to creep up to the window; the 2006 Ford Freestyle lunged forward unexpectedly and almost hit a women and her kid crossing in front of the car; I moved the car from the drive through and stopped at the edge of the parking lot before continuing onto the side street; at this time when I moved my foot off the break the car again unexpectedly lunged forward sticking the nose of my car out into traffic, cars swerved into the far lane to avoid colliding with the front of my car. I immediately brought the car to the Ford service dealer. Upon arriving at the Ford dealership it was diagnosed that the throttle body was failing, additional research revealed that Ford issue an extended warranty for a cleaning of the throttle body; however the dealership indicated that the throttle body needed to be replaced as it is faulty, the cleaning wouldn¿t suffice.

The contact owns a 2006 Ford Freestyle. While driving 35 mph, the accelerator pedal failed to respond when depressed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the throttle body failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 151,420.

The contact owns a 2006 Ford Freestyle. While driving forward or in reverse, the vehicle randomly surged. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 65,000.

Long story short. . . . My vehicle will increase throttle on it's own when sitting at a light in traffic or without traffic. Sometimes when I release the brake to take off it will throttle up just before and then stall out. I am only able to restart the car if I turn of the air conditioning. Today as with many other days, the throttle increased while attempting to slowly back out of a parking space. I slammed on the brakes to get the car to stop as the throttle contiued to increase and then stall out. I have noticed severely increasing incidents of this happening and am scared to drive my car. I have no other options. Please help me with this issue. I don't want to die or kill someone else because the car seems to have a mind of its own and my efforts to control the car are futile at times.

Tl-the contact owns a 2006 Ford Freestyle. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle accelerated and decelerated independently. The contact stated that the check engine light would be illuminated once the failure occurred. The contact also stated that when the air condition was engaged the vehicle would lunge forward. The vehicle was taken to be diagnosed. The dealer was unable to reproduce a vehicle fault code. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 150,081. Ah.

The car completely turn off while driving on the freeway. There is also a feel of power lost on take off while. Driving. And I have read there's been concerns about the throttle body malfunction.

We have a 2006 Ford Freestyle I was driving on the highway at 70 miles per hour and the car lost all power. I pulled over shut the car off and than say awhile and started back up and it started going again fine. A few miles down the road it did the same. Thank god I was near a auto body shop after pulling over 6 times anyway mechanic said that the throttle body is bad. I looked this up and noticed there was a major issues with Ford and this part. As far as I know there has not been a recall when we asked. But I have seen many complaints about this is many cars. This is very dangerous and lots have complained about the safety. As you have no idea that the car will randomly stop. I could have been killed on that highway. Somoene needs to do something about this!.

The contact owns a 2006 Ford Freestyle. While driving at low speeds in traffic, the vehicle began to independently surge forward without warning. The contact had to turn the steering wheel towards the median to avoid crashing into another vehicle. The vehicle stalled, but was able to be restarted. The failure recurred. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 170,000.

Tl-the contact owns a 2006 Ford free style. The contact stated that while reversing out of the driveway, the vehicle accelerated independently and the contact had to slam on the brake to a complete stop. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the throttle body needed replacement. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 209,120. Pam.

The contact owns a 2006 Ford Freestyle. The contact stated that the vehicle would accelerate without warning. Previously, the failure only occurred while the air conditioner was activated; but began occurring every time the vehicle was started. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 67,000.

Driving down the interstate in traffic the engine stalls wrench light came on, leaving me with no power to control my speed. As my car quickly reduces speed on a major interstate I attempt to get over to the shoulder out of harms way. This is happened 4 times, the latest time our check engine light came on and stays on. P2104, p2100, p2112, and p0325 codes are present. I have seen Ford has recalled 1. 6 million electronic throttle body in Ford escape, Mercury mariner, and Mercury milan vehicles with the same 3. 0l engine and same electronic throttle body. All Ford has to do is to list the Ford Freestyle as one of these recall vehicles for the etb to be repaired/replaced. This is a very scary situation to be in with children in the car and you have no power to you accelerator to get out of the way of speeding vehicles all around you!! I don't know what to do, very expensive to replace the etb.

The contact owns a 2006 Ford Freestyle. While driving at 50 mph, the vehicle decelerated and stalled. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the electronic throttle body control needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 106,000.

I just buy a 2006 Ford Freestyle and since day one I have savety problem with this car , some time the speed change with out my knowledge , it goes from 40 to 45 or try to spedd wit out me hitting on the gas . Everyday the car stop and turn off no matter speed I`am driving on. I went to many garage and Ford dealer and they told me is a problem they having with most Ford 2006 Freestyle . I think for the safety of all people who using this 2006 Ford Freestyles with their family on borad , with their kids on board and to save a lifes we have to recall this cars . This 2006 Fordstyle can`t be fixe or repair . . . . .

Vehicle speed decelerated and wrench light came on took to Ford dealership (on vacation trip) had to leave the vehicle as they said needed new throttle body----at approx. 103,767 mi. Approx 107,178 miles speed decelerated on trip and wrench light came on. When turn the vehicle off wrench light goes off and desired speed can be resumed. Took to Ford dealer and said they could put in new "brain" or new transmission. Took vehicle to mechanic for second opinion and they said it was transmission and suggested taking to transmission specialist. Transmission specialist agreed transmission had to be replaced. The vehicle was taken out several times by these mechanics and verified that it was shifting okay and okay to drive. Left the mechanic place of business and was sitting stopped at a traffic signal with foot on break pedal and vehicle lurched forward and rammed the car in front of the vehicle. Looking for another vehicle and so scared to drive this anywhere.

The contact owns a 2006 Ford Freestyle. While driving at approximately 60 mph, there was a sudden increase of engine rpms and the vehicle accelerated independently. The vehicle was merged over to the side of the road, where it was turned off and restarted in order to continue driving home. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 137,000.

Engine surges at idie speed , and when taking corners. It is also worse when air conditioner is on. Very dangerous condition when not expected. I had it looked at by my local Ford dealer, but it has continued. Ford so called cleaning of throtle body did nothing to eliviate the problem.

I had just started the engine, a/c on,and was attempting to back out of a parking stall. The vehicle seemed to be working normal. Engine temp-normal,fuel-3/4 full, no indicator lights were on, engine rpms about 750. With my foot firmly on the service brake pedal,I put the transmission into reverse. The vehicle powered backwards about 5 feet and I began to turn the vehicle towards the right. The engine speed immediately raised, but my foot was hovering above the brake pedal & not touching the accelerator pedal. I stomped hard on the brake pedal to avoid hitting the vehicles parked beside & directly behind me. The vehicle stopped after powering backwards another 5 feet after applying the service brakes. No collision occured. I immediatley looked at the dashboard and saw the rpms were at 2250+ while trans still in reverse & service brakes fully applied. I shutoff the engine while trans in reverse and then moved trans into park. A loud click was heard coming from the hood area and the vehicle lunged forward.

The contact owns a 2006 Ford Freestyle. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, the service and check engine warning lights illuminated before and the vehicle became resistant to acceleration. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that the throttle body assembly was defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired and the defect was remedied. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The failure mileage was 98,326.

Car gives codes for safemode and there is no solution.

The contact owns a 2006 Ford Freestyle. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was not able to be restarted. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who stated that the throttle body sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 147,000.

Vehicle purchased used 10/2013 from national used car retail chain. *records, via Ford dealership (as of 07/2014), indicate tb issue (ref. Nhtsa pe11018) addressed under Ford csp 12n03; 08/13 [tb cleaned & programming edited by 2nd local Ford dealer. ] initial incident occurred 10/2013, less than 72 hours after purchase, codes indicated; as per retail chain repair shop*, a misfire on cylinder 6. Repair made via dealer warranty, replacing plug & associated parts. Drove car from date of repair, including highway, long distances & locally w/o notable incident. Later, service light began to flash on & off; no codes present. Assumed indicator short. Eng. Light & svc. Lights came on & went off periodically but never readable for codes. Car then began to make noises occasionally upon start up similar to solenoid failure & exhibit "dieseling" upon ignition. Weather related? then; 03/2014, entered highway, accelerating to 60/mph - at half mile up, car "shut down"; rpm flat, speedometer flat, pedal non-reactive, steering impaired, no electricity. Coasted to divide in highway; cranked vehicle, turned & crossed to shoulder; stopping & starting several times. Moving 10/mph to safety. Still no codes. Thought clog in fuel system/ trash in gas. Next attempt to drive, filled tank, new gas; no indicator lights, no problems. Then: incident:05/2014: cranked & backed out of driveway, placed g. Shift in d. . Nothing. . . No movement, rpm flat,speedometer flat. Service & engine light came on. Rolled back in drive, car sat for several days. Cranked it, eng, & svc. Lights still on; drove to parts store. Codes present indicate tb malfunction. Problem not covered via purchase agreement. Ford says; "problem solved". Part/ $500 plus labor. Payment:$475/mo. Afraid to drive it. Don't want to be the stalled car hit from behind @ 65/mph by a big rig statistic to fix it. It is still broken.

The contact owns a 2006 Ford Freestyle. The contact stated that while coming to a stop, the vehicle lunged forward. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician cleaned the throttle body. The remedy failed to repair the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 70,000.