Two problems related to automatic transmission control module have been reported for the 2007 Ford Freestyle. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2007 Ford Freestyle based on all problems reported for the 2007 Freestyle.
Pcm has needed to be replaced 4 (possibly 5) times; mileage on 2007 Ford Freestyle sel has 41,124 miles. Last pcm and throttle body replaced at over 37,000 miles. Ist repair August 2010; 2nd repair October 2010; 3rd repair decembeer 2010; 4th repair June 2011; 5th repair August 2011. Dies wihile driving down road - twice on i75 at 70mph. No rpm's, no acceleration, wrench appears and car will not drive. Ford roadside assistance will tow vehicle and last email stated vehicle is not under warranty (powertrain warranty is 5 years/60,000 miles)? each dealer has replaced parts but I had to pay a deductible under the extended gm major repair plan. Should not have paid. Ford refuses to take any responsibility. Bought vehicle used at only 32,000 miles.
Vehicle accelerates 300-400 rpm after taking foot off brake in forward and reverse. Happens 70% of the time. Can cause serious injury if the circumstances were right ie, someone behind the car could be injured. Dealer indicated trans has delayed engagement and in fail mode, had code u0401 eec test pinpoint test found pcm power relay making bad connection, correct condition clear code roadtest. Still does the same thing but now worse happens more often.