Ten problems related to transmission failure 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.
Tl- the contact owns a 2007 Ford Freestyle. The contact stated that while driving at 55 mph, the vehicle began to stall as the check engine light appeared on the dashboard. The contact immediately pulled over and placed the vehicle into park. The contact then placed the vehicle back into drive and the vehicle began to hesitate upon depressing the accelerator; the vehicle would not accelerate over 15 mph. The next day, the contact attempted to start the vehicle; however, the vehicle failed to start. Due to the failure, the contact had the vehicle towed to an independent mechanic who was able to restart the vehicle, however, he diagnosed the vehicle with possible transmission failure. The vehicle was returned to the contact unrepaired and the failure persisted. The dealer nor the manufacturer had been notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 97,000. Jo.
Tl the contact owns a 2007 Ford Freestyle. The contact stated that the transmission was no longer functioning. The vehicle was taken to truck city Ford (15301 I-35, buda, TX 78610) where it was diagnosed that the transmission failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000.
My 2007 Ford Freestyle awd is suffering from well known and widely reported cvt failure. The vehicle makes "helicopter" sounds while in both park and neutral. Multiple repair shops are well aware that cvt transmission is failing, and Ford is not supplying replacement parts.
I was attempting to pass a slow truck on a two lane road. As accelerated and pull alongside the truck the ctv transmission failed and the engine raced. I was able to get around the truck and get to the shoulder of the road. I call a tow truck and my car has been in the repair shop for 8 weeks. I am concerned regarding head on collisions that may have not been reported as a transmission problem. If a car would have been approaching in the opposite direction I would have suffered a head on collision.
The cvt transmission in this vehicle is not safe. Not sure why there hasn't been an investigation as of yet. My car started out making a humming sound and now has progressed to the point I need a new transmission. After lengthy research online I have found this is a common problem with this vehicle as well as in other Ford vehicles. I have read of failures in these types of transmission as early as 15,000 miles on the vehicle. This is a well known problem including the fact that there is a class action suit on this matter which as far as I know is still pending. Apparently Ford has known of the problem, hence they stopped using and manufacturing this transmission making the parts to repair this transmission outrageously priced. So not only is Ford profiting from the sale of these vehicles, now they are profiting from the sale of the parts as well. Now I have my vehicle in for repair for an outrageous amount of money. This vehicle is not safe. Failure can come at any time under any situation without warning. This vehicle can cause an accident or even worse bodily harm or even death when this transmission fails completely. I am quite sure by the shear numbers of complaints I have read that someone has contacted you in regards to this product. If not I am. Please help the small guy out.
The contact owns a 2007 Ford Freestyle. The contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the vehicle began to loose power. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection and they stated the transmission had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 117,000. The VIN was unavailable.
While driving 45 mph had a sudden loss of power and increase rpms. Immediately pulled over. Engine idle in park makes a loud helicopter sound when engaged in drive or reverse sound is not heard as loud. After doing lengthy research this common problem with cvt transmissions by Ford at around the same mileage (70,000mi). Ford has yet to recall these vehicles voluntarily. Dealers insist transmission needs replacing (common theme). No way thousands of vehicles should have catastrophic transmission failure at 70,000! this is a manufacturer and safety issue. I'm just thankful I didn't have my kids in the car and traveling on the interstate.
After I bought my Freestyle, I started having serious surging issues, especially after idling for a time or when trying to park the vehicle. Sometimes it would occur during rush hour traffic, endangering my life and the lives of other motorists. I took the car to the dealership. The tech's suggested replacing various components of the car a/c system and other related components. No successful resolution was ever reached with the dealership, even after the suggested repairs were made. I continued to have surging issues, making the car unsafe. In January 2013, I took the car to a reputable mechanic who diagnosed the car with transmission failure, specifically the input shaft. I believe that the surging issue related to the subsequent transmission failure. Not only is my car unsafe to drive due to the surging issue, but now is completely undriveable due to the transmission failure. I was made aware in January 2013 that Ford issued a TSB in December 2012 relating to the surging issue and recommended a fix that would completely resolve the issue. But I believe this TSB came way too late. The surging damaged the transmission and thus created a problem within the transmission that wasn't there before. Ford took steps to solve a problem that made their cars unsafe. Now they need to come forward and further address the issue that the surging not only made the car unsafe, but damaged the car and then submit measures to resolve the issues of damaged transmissions.
Tl-the contact owns a 2007 Ford Freestyle. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 45 mph, the vehicle began to accelerate without the accelerator pedal being depressed. The contact also stated that while the air condition was on the vehicle accelerated without warning. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the throttle body failed needed to be repaired and the transmission failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure was persistent. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate mileage was approximately 80,000. Ec.
A 2007 Ford Freestyle transmission failure. It was only a few thousand miles out of warranty and barely 3 years old. This is a transmission issue with the cvt transmission that everyone in the industry seems to be fully aware of and Ford refuses to stand behind their product. However, Ford is happy to charge me $5000 to have it fixed by them. I am very disappointed in their lack of integrity of standing behind their product.