Transmission Fluid Leaking Problems of Ford Freestyle

The contact owns a 2007 Ford Freestyle. The contact was driving approximately 40 mph when the vehicle exhibited a loud noise and a violent jerking motion. The vehicle was then coasted to the side of the road where the contact noticed large fragments emitting from the transmission with fluid leaking. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where the transmission was replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

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On February 11th I had the recall done that reflashed computer and cleaned throttle body. The 12th and 13 it was unseasonably warm and the vehicle ran great. On the 14th the vehicle would not move at all. The temp was below 15 degrees. I could not drive my car for a month. When the temps went up into the 20's the car ran fine. I called the dealer to report the problem and was informed that the recall could only be completed once. On March 7th I cleaned the throttle body myself and found a ring of carbon around the butterfly. After cleaning the car was running good again. This was less than 400 miles after the recall had been completed. The symptoms of the jerking have gone away with the cleaning. The continuous problem seems to be the engine and malfunction light will come on and the vehicle reduces power and speed. Seems to be at lower temperatures. Yesterday it was 20 out and it did this. I have inspected the air and vacuum hoses to the throttle body and cannot find any loose, or broken. I have sprayed around throttle body gaskets while vehicle is running and can find no vacuum leaks. I don't think this is completely a throttle body issue. I believe the cvt transmission is to blame. In November I had the transmission fluids and sump filter changed. I did this because of the complaints of early transmission failure. Usually the failure occurs when vehicle is under load, ie going up hills etc. And appears to be temperature related.

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2006 Ford Freestyle came to sudden stop on a freeway due to transmission fluid leak.

Experienced a loud squeal from transmission when vehicle driven at 40 mph or less. Found fluid leak on transmission case. Brought vehicle to dealer. Was told by service rep that transmission needed upgrade to new transmission case bolts to address leaking problem and upgraded gearing to address squeal. Total cost estimate to be $4,000.

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