Car Accelerates On Its Own problems of the 2007 Ford Freestyle

The contact owns a 2007 Ford Freestyle. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced unintended acceleration when the brake pedal was depressed. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 138,836.

The contact owns a 2007 Ford Freestyle. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 5 mph, the vehicle erroneously accelerated forward. On another occasion while driving various speeds, the vehicle would not accelerate over 35 mph. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that the throttle body needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 50,914.

The contact owns a 2007 Ford Freestyle. The contact stated that while at a complete stop, the vehicle erroneously accelerated. The contact also mentioned that the vehicle intermittently stalled. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was found that the transmission needed to be replaced and the throttle needed to be flushed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage and VIN was not available. . . . Updated 12-24-13.

The contact owns a 2007 Ford Freestyle. The contact stated that the vehicle suddenly accelerated while reversing. The failure also occurred while in drive. The wrench warning icon illuminated after the failure occurred. The failure was experienced several times. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer to have a diagnostic performed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure and current mileage was 64,800. The VIN was not available.

Tl- the contact owns a 2007 Ford Freestyle. While parked, the driver placed the vehicle in reverse when it suddenly accelerated backward and crashed into a telephone pole. The driver was not injured. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 153,000. Kmj.

The contact owns a 2007 Ford Freestyle. The contact stated that while the vehicle was in reverse, the vehicle accelerated unexpectedly. The failure recurred as soon as the contact shifted into drive. The check engine warning light illuminated during the failure. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 45,000.

My 2007 Ford Freestyle has a cvt transmission problem. When I arrived at the hotel, the valet parking driver almost hit the car on the front because of sudden accelerator of the transmission. I also almost hit another car after that.

The contact owns a 2007 Ford Freestyle. The contact stated that the vehicle hesitated at start up and suddenly accelerated. The failure was experienced numerous times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who cleaned the throttle body however, the failure was not corrected. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 71,000 and the current mileage was 72,159.

The 2007 Freestyle which was built near the end of 2006. It was ok when first purchased as used back in 2008. But as time went on its throttle began to surge unexpectedly. Eventually it began to happen often enough for my wife and I to notice how it usually happens when the ac is on. It's particularly a problem while pulling in and out of parking spaces. Now it happens every single day beginning when the car is backed out of the garage. We have learned to keep our foot on the brake to stop the car from crashing into anything. To me the problem seems to be getting worse. But I don't drive it as often as does my wife. She says that the progression of the problem seems to have slowed down. But she says she has gotten used to compensating for it. The car also has difficulty starting occasionally. Maybe that is related to the surging throttle. But so far we have not noticed the starting problem correlating with anything in particular. The local Ford dealer says there is a recall to have the throttle body cleaned. That has been scheduled.

The contact owns a 2007 Ford Freestyle. The contact stated while the engine was idle the vehicle unexpectedly accelerated in reverse and drive although his foot was not on the accelerator or brake pedal. The dealer was contacted and they stated the vehicle was functioning properly. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 41,000 and the current mileage was 42,000.

We are experiencing the lunging and sudden acceleration at idle speed on our 2007 Ford Freestyle. When moving in a parking lot, it is very apparent, particularly as you change from reverse to forward. You really need to pay attention, and keep your foot on the brake because the vehicle does lunge. We recently have had another issue with this vehicle while driving on vacation. The little "wrench" appeared near the end of our trip and the vehicle appeared to be losing "power" to the wheels. After the vehicle cooled down, it operated normally and the wrench did not appear again, yet.

The contact owns a 2007 Ford Freestyle. The contact stated that the vehicle would exhibit recurring unintended acceleration failures. The failure occurred when the air conditioning was running and when the contact was slowing decelerating to attempt a turn. The vehicle had not been inspected or repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was unknown, but the current mileage was 90,000.

The contact owns 2007 Ford Freestyle. The contact stated that the vehicle would accelerate in reverse when first started and the contact shifted into either drive or reverse. When depressing the brakes to stop the unintended acceleration, the vehicle would stall without warning. The vehicle was not inspected. The failure and current mileage was unknown.

Vehicle would suddenly accelerate when idling or coasting (especially when turning) into a parking spot or driveway requiring hard braking to regain control of vehicle. Vehicle would stall when it came to a stop. Ford dealer diagnosed the problem as a "defective throttle body assembly" and charged $1200 for the repair and replacement. I recently discovered that Ford acknowledges this problem is frequent with the 2007 Freestyle model year and now performs a free throttle body "cleaning" to address the issue. Ford corporation and dealer refuse to refund the $1200 they charged for the "repair. ".

The contact owns a 2007 Ford Freestyle. The contact stated when starting the vehicle, the vehicle would abnormally accelerate forward or in reverse. The contact was able to stop the unintended acceleration by depressing the brakes. The dealer advised the throttle body would possibly need to be replaced however; the part needed to make the repair was not readily available and would need to be ordered. The manufacturer advised there was not a recall for the failure and did not provide any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 72,000.

Tl-the contact owns a 2007 Ford Freestyle. The contact stated that the vehicle would suddenly accelerate with the brake depressed, while reversing, when at a complete stop or when the air conditioner was activated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who advised that the air-conditioning power caused the vehicle to suddenly accelerate. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000 and the current mileage was 77,773. The VIN was not available. Kmj.

The contact owns a 2007 Ford Freestyle. While driving 2 mph, the vehicle suddenly accelerated twice. The contact depressed the brake pedal and the vehicle stopped. The failure was intermittent. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership where the throttle control was replaced. The failure had not occurred since the repair. The failure mileage was 43,581. The current mileage was 43,605.

Unintended acceleration when sitting at an idle and removing foot from brake.

The contact owns a 2007 Ford Freestyle. The contact stated while driving with the air conditioner activated, the vehicle abnormally accelerated while attempting to brake. The contact stated that the failure had also occurred when in reverse. The contact attempted to stop the unintended acceleration by abruptly depressing the brakes. The vehicle then stalled. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnosis or repairs. In addition, the contact stated that he located numerous complaints via the internet pertaining to the failure of the throttle in his year, make and model. The contact stated that the manufacturer should be held liable for the repairs. The failure mileage was 76,955.

The contact owns a 2007 Ford Freestyle. The contact stated that when the gear was shifted into drive with the brake depressed when the vehicle suddenly accelerated. The vehicle also made a loud idle noise when the gear was shifted to neutral or park. The failure was experienced several times. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer to have a diagnostic performed. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000 and the current mileage was 121,000.

The contact owns 2007 Ford Freestyle. The contact stated that they had experienced an abnormal unintended acceleration failure with the vehicle on several occasions. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told that the throttle body needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 51,691.

Our 2007 Ford Freestyle accelerates suddenly; this behavior is worse when the a/c is on and the car is in reverse. The feeling is of flooring the accelerator; if it had not been for me already having my foot on the brake, I would have had a collision with the car behind me.

The contact owns a 2007 Ford Freestyle. The contact stated when shifting in either reverse or drive, the vehicle would sporadically accelerate or stall without warning. On a later date, the check engine warning light illuminated and the vehicle was taken to the dealer. The dealer diagnosed located the failure at the throttle body, but stated the part would not be available for one month. The manufacturer was contacted they advised the vehicle was out of warranty. The manufacturer did not offer any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 47,000 and the current mileage was 49,005.

The contact owns a 2007 Ford Freestyle. The contact stated while idle with his foot on the brake pedal, it unexpectedly accelerated for ten seconds and surged forward. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who was unable to duplicate the failure. The similar failure recurred three times and the vehicle was taken back to the dealer twice where the throttle body was replaced. The throttle body was recently replaced for the second time. There was an open investigation associated with NHTSA action number pe11018 (vehicle speed control). The manufacturer was notified of the repeated failure. The approximate failure mileage was 42,000.

When attempting to enter a parking space, the vehicle suddenly accelerated and lurched forward necessitating a very quick change of foot position from gas pedal to brake pedal. After bringing vehicle to a complete stop and again attempting to move forward into a parking space, vehicle repeated lurching movements, and again necessitated rapid change of foot position to brake. Vehicle continues to exhibit problem, not only when moving forward, but also when vehicle is in reverse. It has been inspected several times at a certified Ford dealership, with no obvious defects detected. Online defects search lists numerous reports of similar problems with solution being to replace throttle body, a very costly repair.

The contact owns a 2007 Ford Freestyle. The contact stated that when driving at speeds as low as 10 mph or when applying the brakes at low speeds, the vehicle would abnormally accelerate. The contact would abruptly depress the brakes to stop the unintended acceleration and when doing so, the vehicle would stall. The dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The failure became progressively worse over time and was taken back to the dealer where he was advised that the throttle body would need replacing. The throttle body was replaced at the owners expense. The failure mileage was 33,000 and the current mileage was 55,000.

The issue of "unintended acceleration" has been an issue with this vehicle when I first used the air conditioner in March of 2008. I ran into the back end of another car at a drive through fast food restaurant when the car surged and the brakes did not hold the vehicle back. There was no damage to either vehicle. I took it to a Ford dealer to check out the issue. They said there was nothing wrong. Over the years I have taken to other Ford dealers who also said their was nothing wrong - most recently 02/15/11. Over the years the vehicle has jumped over parking spaces concrete stops. The "unintended acceleration" happens dozens of times every day. I will not let anyone else in the family drive the vehicle. This vehicle is dangerous and Ford doesn't care!.