Power Train Problems of Ford Freestyle - part 2

2005 Ford Freestyle has a constant scraping sound from the transmission when I am driving it. We paid $ 200. 00 for Ford mechanic to change out the transmission fluid with new fluid kit & he did find metal & brass shavings from tranny in oil pan. Mechanic says the transmission needs to be replaced with new one but I can't afford to pay $4,000. 00 it will take to do it. I found out the cvt transmissions all sooner or later ,but mostly sooner ; fail because they are notorious for it . Bad design for that transmission & they still robbing the owners of these vehicles as I speak ! man up & pay for your mistakes like those in society must when they have robbed others and got caught. I'd like to know why it's let go thus far & who then is accountable ??.

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The contact owns a 2006 Ford Freestyle. While the brake pedal was depressed, the vehicle independently lunged forward. There were no warning indicators illuminated. A local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to NHTSA and the dealer. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was approximately 165,000.

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Transmission surges or lunges forward dangerously at low speeds, and often when stopped at a light or a crosswalk. This has been happening for about 7 or 8 months. Twice the surging or lunging has resulted in a near accident, once while stopped for a pedestrian in a crosswalk, and a 2nd when stopped behind another vehicle, nearly resulting in an impact with the front vehicle.

Tl the contact owns a 2007 Ford Freestyle. While driving 25 mph, the vehicle accelerated and the throttle control and transmission warning indicators illuminated. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road and powered off the engine. The vehicle was restarted and was able to operate normally; however, the failure recurred. In addition, the vehicle would accelerate without warning at traffic lights, stop signs, or when making turns. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 126,000.

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When pulling out of parking lot onto highway, lost all acceleration and check engine and check transmission lights came on, was lucky the vehicles behind me were paying attention and I was able to coast to side of road. Turned car off and restarted, when shifting into gear there was a loud clunk in d and r, with still no response from the throttle. After having to have vehicle towed home so my family and I were off of the busy highway, I tried to disconnect the battery to try and reset the system, still no luck. We just had the throttle body replaced last year at a cost of 700. 00, similar to same issues with throttle but nothing with transmission at that time. After reading through multiple reviews there are numerous complaints of this cvt transmission and there was also a recall on the throttle body needing to be cleaned. What is the problem of why a recall has not been issued, these vehicles are not only family vehicles but death traps! something needs to be done before some family gets killed from a faulty mistake that Ford CO. Is well aware of!.

The contact owns a 2007 Ford Freestyle. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds above 50 mph with the accelerator pedal depressed, the vehicle decelerated below 30 mph independently causing an abnormal knocking sound from the transmission. The powertrain warning senor illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local hertrich Ford-Lincoln dealer of milford located on 1427 bay rd, milford, DE, 19963 where it was diagnosed that multiple error codes internally with the transmission, and that the transmission would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that they would record the failure, however there was no recall for the failure but were aware of the high volume of complaints. The failure mileage was approximately 98,897.

On may 27th, 2017, we were traveling at 50-55 mph with cruise control engaged on the highway when our Ford Freestyle began lurching badly and the rpm began surging. In a a few minutes the wrench light came on along with the engine light, battery light, abs light and airbag light. Our speedometer began flipping back and forth uncontrollably. At that point the vehicle would not exceed 25-30 mph even at full speed. We could have been rear-ended! we immediately pulled off at a gas station to check the oil levels and check to see what was wrong. We started the vehicle back and returned home cautiously. We took the vehicle to the nearest lube place and got the oil changed. We returned home and researched about the issue. My husband (who is very mechanically inclined) decided to follow a mechanic's advice and cleaned the throttle body thoroughly with seafoam and a toothbrush. It was filthy and had lots of deposits built up on it. He unplugged the battery to reset everything and reinstalled the throttle body. It proved ineffective so we purchased a new throttle body for $320 from advanced auto parts. He installed it today and the problem has not been solved. We are at a loss and are not sure what to do. This issue should have been recalled. I am a mother of 3 and am currently pregnant with my fourth child and I do not feel safe driving this vehicle!.

While driving the wrench light will randomly come on and the rpms go crazy and the car struggles to shift gears. After restarting the car, it will drive fine for a while - sometimes weeks - before it happens again. After it happens a few times, the engine light will turn on but will go back off after driving a little or restarting it a few times. Now, a few days ago it started jumping and struggling to move from a complete stop, no wrench light this time. Turning the car off & letting it sit for a couple minutes helped & I got to work. Then on my way home, I made it 5 of the 7 miles before it started acting up again. This time sluggish acceleration from a complete stop. After sitting for a couple days, the car drove smoothly for 3 miles, stopped at a light and car jerked again then limped forward. Pulled over & restarted the car and it drove smoothly for a little then very sluggish acceleration again. Once it got moving, it was good, until the next complete stop. I managed to get a block from home and park the car and I'm waiting to take it to the repair shop 2 blocks away. Hopefully after letting the car sit for a day it will make it there with no problem. . .

Vechicle surges or rave forward with pressing gas pedal on shifting forward or reverse,loses drive power,wrench light on!.

Ctv transmission. Goes into creep mode. Will not shift out of 1st. Gear. Turn car off and on. Runs fine. Transmission guy says the whole transmission needs to be replaced.

After starting the car in my driveway, I heard a loud 'helicopter sound' under the hood (to which I have come to find out was the transmission (cvt)). When I put the car into reverse, it violently raced forward, hitting the brick wall of my house. I have pushed it a few feet back and have not restarted the car for fear of this happening again.

Tl-the contact owns a 2005 Ford Freestyle. The contact stated that while driving 2 mph, the vehicle lunged forward without warning. In addition, the a/c compressor stopped working. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. Ad.

Awd malfunction is present and it interferes with the stability control and abs. It sometimes causes abs not to get engaged.

The contact owns a 2005 Ford Freestyle. While driving various speeds, the vehicle shook violently. The vehicle failed to accelerate when the accelerator pedal was depressed in low or high gear. In addition, the contact stated that the third row seat mounting bracket was corroded. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign numbers: 12v006000 (power train) and 13v081000 (seats). The manufacturer was made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was approximately 149,000.

Cvt fail, throttle body issue, started in September 2016. Car now has 135,030 miles. Happens continuously, when idle and moving down the road. I sent a letter to Ford and they responded with a "sorry. . . We can't help you". Making helicopter noise. Loses power and goes into failsafe mode. I will attach both letters.

The contact owns a 2006 Ford Freestyle. While the vehicle was being operated, the rpms revved up and down although the speed remained the same. During the failure, the wrench indicator illuminated. In addition, after the engine was restarted, the vehicle failed to accelerate over 25 mph. The contact mentioned that the failure recurred intermittently. The cause of the failures was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 190,000. The VIN was not available.

I just bought my vehicle and started noticing some issues with the car racing/idling fast. Several times it would lung forward while driving and while foot was on brake almost hitting a car, then stalled & reduced speed and wouldn't accelerate. The wrench light came on. Took it too oreillys and found it is the throttle and throttle sensor. This is a serious issue and dangerous. I want it fixed by Ford ASAP!.

The contact owns a 2005 Ford Freestyle. When the vehicle was placed in reverse or drive, it would surge forward or backwards. On several occasions, when the accelerator pedal was depressed, the vehicle failed to respond. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The mechanic was unable to duplicate the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 64,241.

Recently purchased my car through an independent dealer. Started to accelerate when in park or when reversing. Battery light comes on and goes off randomly. If I cut it off and turn it on it goes away. Car jumps (accelerates) during driving. It does it all the time no matter where I am driving. Run system diagnostic on steering wheel and everything comes back okay. Purchased car for a family car and upset that this is a persistent problem with this model.

While driving, vehicle goes into limp mode without warning. Happens in both city and highway driving. Wrench indicator and check engine indicators light on dash. Vehicle slows and can barely accelerate causing near-accident. Resetting code p0701 allows normal operation till cycle repeats in short and random time of driving. Engine shut down/restart clears wrench light till cycle repeats. Took car to 2 Ford dealers and independent transmission specialist. All advised that the cvt transmission cannot be rebuilt or repaired and that replacement transmissions are generally not available. All advised not repairing the car because even if a new transmission were available, cost is $4500-$5500 for the unit plus over $1000 labor to remove/replace transmission. Research shows this is a common complaint about this car and it's similar models (Ford 500) of all years (2005-2007).

From the 1st day I leased the vehicle from progressive auto, I could hear it raving high, steering wheel really heavy, brakes seemed strange and heavy to move. But the sales man kept telling and showing me a report that the vehicle is fine, and kept saying, its the type of engine in the vehicle (cvt) that's why it all seems strange. I kept going back to them advising them that I know something is wrong, but they kept saying they cannot find anything wrong. Finally I took it to a Ford dealership, and they advised me it was a transmission, brakes and suspension problem. And this was not even 2 months down the road. I was very upset and wanted to return the vehicle. So they decided to claim to fix the transmission by installing a used one. I had to get the other things fixed myself. Not even a year and some later, I have to replace the transmission again. Before the transmission completely died, as I was driving it started to stall to a point I almost got into a car accident with kids in the back, as the car kept jerking and I didn't know what was happening. This was the worst vehicle I have ever purchased in my life time. And the best part, is one one wants to take ownership of the problem with the vehicle that seems to be very very common. I wish the problems were easily diagnosed when first happening, and it would have saved me alot of headaches. I am usually a import vehicle individual, but I choose Ford as I heard great things about them. But now I will never buy a Ford again as it has been the worst experience I have had. I need over $3000 to fix the transmission and the vehicle is not even worth that much!.

When driving down a 4 lane high way the car lost gas pedal check transmission light came on. This could have been fatal. With other vehicle speeds up to 65 mph behind my car. . . Have had several garages look at it and still cant figure out the problem. Now a tow bill labor and other compounding exspences.

I had bought a used Ford Freestyle 2007 for a little over $6,000. 00 with 102,000 miles on it and after almost exactly a year later, I was going to take off from a stop sign near my house and without even reaching 30 miles per hour the SUV made a loud winding sound and the cvt transmission completely shut down without any warning and the transmission icon on the dash popped on. I tried to roll to the side of the road but ended up stuck in the middle. I tried shutting down the whole car and turning it back on with no luck. Luckily family lived near by and they helped me by pulling it with a rope home. We had it checked out and the transmission is bad now to get it fixed would cost $5,000+ pretty much totaling the SUV unfortunately we have no insurance and we are left with a $6,000. 00 lemon in our driveway thanks Ford. When looking up to see if other people had the problem we did we were shocked that the 2005-2007 Ford Freestyles have thousands of complaints for the same thing and no recall what is going on they should either recall the cvt transmission or take the SUV off the market. Family's with more than three kids are going to be in the market for those cars and to completely shut down without warning is very dangerous. Luckily I was near home in the summer months but what are they waiting for. What if it was the dead of winter I was on the freeway and had all my children with and it was bad traffic everyone in the car would most likely die. Please get the recall for this worthless cvt transmission.

Driving on highway, heard loud pop (clap sound). Then dash light came on and car steering wheel began to lock up. Tried to flush transmission fluid and replace os sensor from Ford and now it will not shift into first gear.

The contact owns a 2004 Ford Freestyle. While the gear shift was in the drive or reverse position, the engine revved without warning. The contact was informed that the power train control module needed to be updated, but the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 115,000.

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My vehicle enters engine failsafe mode in the middle of driving, experiences idle issues and the throttle body is responsible. I don't understand why there is not a recall present - when researching the issue you find many consumers with the same problem. I took my vehicle in to the dealership and they confirmed that it was the throttle body but that I would have to pay for repairs. My children have been put in serious danger due to the sudden engine shut off with no warning at various speeds including interstate driving. The engine failsafe happens while driving in town, while on the interstate, while accelerating, there is no warning or specific pattern.

While driving the vehicle on the highway the speed suddenly reduced and the vehicle would not accelerate my than ~40 mph. My daughter was able to exit the highway and park the vehicle in a nearby parking lot. Once parked and the ignition was turned off the vehicle will no longer start. According to the local Ford dealer the transmission must be replaced at a cost of $6,600.

Tl-the contact owns a 2006 Ford Freestyle. The contact stated that while driving 40 mph, the vehicle without warning stopped in the middle of traffic. The contact also stated that there was a big loud bang. The vehicle was shut down and was not able to be restarted. The vehicle was towed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 103,000. Ed.

I was driving at a steady speed on a slightly hilly road when the yellow tool indicator light came on and it appear that the transmission lost its connection. The engine stayed around 2000 rpm then drifted down and would not respond to the gas pedal changes. Vehical towed to shop and left it there.

The contact owns a 2005 Ford Freestyle. While driving approximately 45 mph, the vehicle failed to accelerate. The instrument panel illuminated intermittently. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage and VIN were unknown.

The contact owns a 2005 Ford Freestyle. While driving various speeds, the transmission exhibited severe hesitation in a jerking motion. The failure recurred on a separate occasion. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the transmission would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000. The VIN was unavailable.

The contact owns a 2006 Ford Freestyle. While driving below 20 mph, the vehicle suddenly failed to accelerate. On occasion, the vehicle would stall or not move at all when depressing the accelerator pedal. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable to diagnose the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 128,700.

Transmission was replaced at 36000 miles, car now has 99750 miles an transmission is broken again. Car is out of warranty new transmission is $6000.

Transmisson whine, , Ford claims it must be replaced at my cost 5 to 6 grand.

Throttle body in car check engine and wrench lights come on , the vehicle will not move even when put in gear I have to let car warm up for at least 45 min then cut car off n on a couple times the rpm not moving speedometer not moving.