Transmission Not Go Into Gear problems of the 2007 Ford Freestyle

April 2015, my vehicle started making knocking/grinding/ticking noises once it was started. Sometimes the transmission would fail to shift into gear(s). I prodeeded to physically move my shifter into gear(s) a few times. The transmission then shifted into gear(s), making a hard "clunk" sound. Sounding like the transmission had 'dropped' into gear; as if it had a low trasmission fluid level. Mind you, recently, a local shop changed my oil and all fluids were checked and refilled if needed. The shop informed me about code p0942, because they had never seen this code before in their life! engine-codes. Com states: "p0942 - hydraulic pressure unit" with a rating of 3/3 (3=high). I called a local Ford dealership, and was informed about this code; which doesn't identify the actual problem/issue; resulting in no specifics. On Thursday, August 20, 2015, while driving on the highway, my vehicle started to surge, and the rpm's continuously fluctuated (while the cruise was on). My vehicle then started to shake, and made a thumping/crunching noise, followed with the forward propulsion ceasing to exist. I frantically turned my fore ways on, and drifted until at a complete stop on the sholder of the highway. Again, while I physically shifted gear(s), the transmission sounded low on fluid, as if no (valid) shifting of gear(s)s and also maintained a humming noise. From the passenger seat, my 12 year old son, grabbed my hand and asked me to pray with him; pray that we'd make it home without getting hurt (our safety). Numerous times our vehicle shook tremendously when other vehicles passed by. Once home, I was still calming my son down, we both needed to sleep. That night, my son and I experienced a tramatic (nightmare like) situation. Now, Ford customers are forced upon (a) safety hazzard(s). Yes, preventable safety hazzard(s), if dealt with ASAP.

On Monday July 25, 2001 the transmission in our 2007 Ford Freestyle would not change gears. When we would try to accelerate the engine would rev to very high rpm's because the transmission was not operating properly. We pulled over and had the vehicle towed to the nearest Ford dealership. We are now being told the the entire transmission needs to be replaced, a repair they are saying will cost a minimum of $5800. 00.

With my Freestyle there is an issue with the transmission or throttle control. There are times when I reverse or go forward from either a parked position or from a stopped position that the car will lunge. I have to apply the brakes sometimes to avoid hitting another auto. When I do this sometimes the car will stall and the "wrench" light will show up on the instrument panel. I have also had it not go into gear, it will lunge and then when I apply the gas the car will not shift into the next gear. The rpms will go up but even with the gas pedal to the floor it will not engage. I have taken to the car to where I have the extended warranty and they are stating that they have not heard of this problem. I have been told that without the light on there is no way to know what the problem is. This is a huge issue because there is no way to know when it will happen and you always need to be prepared to apply the brakes and this can result in a stalled vehicle which in turn could be struck by another vehicle causing bodily injury.

I have had problems with the car wanting to accelerate forward or backwards. At first I thought I was imaging until wil at walmart when I put the in reverse = car surged backwards while foot on the brake - about hit a child - when put in forward gear = car surged - jerked - had no rpms. At time of purchase I drilled the sales manager about the transmission and stated that I did not want the same problems as experienced with my windstar. Was told different type of transmission, update - not gear driven - solved the problems = have not had complaints about the transmission -(definitely a lie - found complaints on line0 at fort mill Ford in fort mill, SC. Once this problem started, had no rpm to speak of - drove with the accelerator to the floor - max speed I could reach was approx. 35 to 40 mph. After researching, it was found that Ford knew this has been a problem from first complaint (see on line) unless you force the issue - Ford dealers denys until brought to their attention the research I done on the problem - they replaced the throttle. I have no confidence that this has solved the problem. Ford should be foreced to do a complete recall - reimburse those that had to pay for this error which Ford was very knowledgeable due to the complaints on line. Ford needs to prove that they have solved this issue.

The contact owns a 2007 Ford Freestyle. While driving approximately 30 mph the contact heard a clanging sound in the vehicle. The contact proceeded to accelerate but the vehicle would not move. The contact attempted to shift gears and the vehicle would not move to any gear. The contact was forced to push the vehicle into a parking lot. The vehicle was going to be towed to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The VIN was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 81,000.