2005 FORD Freestyle

Not sure of the date on the accelerator issue. My issue now is the car is stalling/hesitates when I pull out from a stop. This car is dangerous!!

transmission needed a torque converter replaced within first week of ownership due to a sound that would be noticable when in park or coming to a stop, picked car up after a few miles check transmission and trac control lights came on and car started to shift hard returned to shop they could not get the lights to stop flashing and they did some more work to it and lights stopped flashing. Picked up car and within an hour the lights came and it started to make a load noise (helicopter sound) and lost power while driving on freeway and needed to pull over almost was rear ended due to loss of power, now at another shop waiting for news.
The other problem is with the second row seat which will not fold forward which makes it difficult for occupants in the 3rd row to get out
espcially in an emergency – both problems seem to be affecting many 2005 ford freestyle owners

Roof drains do not work properly. Water pours into car drenching headliner, carpets, floor mats, seats, seat belts, airbags. Dealer has worked on this several times and I understand there is a TSB but it has not been fixed permanently.

I was driving my 2005 Ford Freestyle on an interstate highway at approximately 72 mph. While driving on a straight section of highway and with both of my hands on the steering wheel, the vehicle suddenly went completely out of control. I tried desperately to straighten up and to control the car but it was useless. The vehicle went sideways and then started to spin out of control. The vehicle ended up in a berm on the side of the highway facing in the opposite direction of travel. Only by the mercy and grace of God was our vehicle not struck by a passing vehicle or did our car roll. We walked away from the accident with no injuries just thankful hearts. The vehicle was towed to a service station and the technician quickly diagnosed the problem as a broken lower left rear control arm support bracket. The control arm is what keeps the rear wheels from turning left or right. The lower control arm support bracket is what helps to keep the control arm in place. Upon further investigation after the incident we have identified a number of other vehicle owners who have experienced this same problem. The part is constructed with an inexpensive and weak grade of steel and is subject to damage.

Ford Freestyle 2005 transmission requires total replacement at 70,809 miles.
Ford has numerous complaints about this problem, but refuses to offer any help in fixing this problem.

2005 FORD FREESTYLE 82,000 MILES. RIGHT REAR LOWER CONTROL ARM SHEERED OFF FROM FRAME AT MOUNTING POINT WHILE TRAVELLING AT 30 MPH ON RESIDENTIAL STREET. THE FAILURE POINT WAS THE SHEET METAL ON THE FRAME WHERE THE CONTROL ARM ATTACHES TO, NOT THE ACTUAL CONTROL ARM.

As I turned the corner to my house the car suddenly accelerated to a high rate of speed. Unable to stop, even though I had both feet on the brakes (my pictures show the tire marks on the street & sidewalk). I then went over the curb and hit a house going thru both of the garages. After contacting the dealship where the car was purchased they said Ford did not even want to hear about the problem. The reason I am interested in the class action is someone needs to be aware of the problem with the Unintended, sudden acceleration with the2005 Ford Freestyle.

AWD malfunction message and traction control signal come on sporadically. Not sure if it’s a real problem

The brakes on the rear wheels failed to fully release resulting in total destruction of the the pads and rotors in just 22,300 miles. Front brakes are normal. Two brake specialists say that the new phenolic plastic pistons are to blame. Two dealerships were very defensive and declared the damage \"normal wear and tear\" so the warranty would not apply. Ford national customer service said the same thing and would not help. I believe there is a technical service advisory on this problem but no one would acknowledge it or tell me what it said. These things could just have easily locked up and caused an accident. I don\’t even feel comfortable drining it anymore. After owning six Fords and five Lincolns, this is my last.

rear brakes went out. ford will not cover repair costs. know issue in 2005 freestyle.

I’ve had a number of issues with my 2005 Freestyle.  In Decemebr of 2007, I was driving locally and the check engine light came on, car started driving funny, hesitating.  Then the wrench light came on as well, I had it checked and was told at first that it was a variable problem.  They replaced a module, it worked well for a few days and then the check engine light came on once again.  Once again had it checked, a few more repairs later I was told that I neededd a new transmission.  I was surprised to say the least, I had the car for a little over a year and had it serviced reguarly.  I called Ford and because I was 200 miles over warranty they would not cover it.  I was out of work due to an injury and it was Christmas which made it even worse.  Well that cost me over $2000.  I’ve noticed that I’m not the only person this problem has happened to and even spoke to Ford wondering why there wasn’t a recall.  Well now I’m facing another problem, I found out yesterday I need to replace my drive shaft, $1050.  I called Ford, nothing!  I would definitely be interested in getting involoved in a lawsuit regarding my vehicle.  It’s been one problem after another since I purchased it.

I have had ongoing problems with this car and feel it is unsafe for me to drive considering all the problems I have encountered. I am afraid to continue driving this car. The brakes still have problems (2 replacements). The tires continually wear out sooner than they should and 1 tire always wears first leaving me to have to buy four( third time I\’ve had to replace tires). I should have never had to replace my engine at 64,000 miles, and never ever had to replace my drive train in the cars life unless somethingis wrong with this car. I have maintained this car as I am supposed to and have all the maintenance and repair tickets to prove it. I cannot continue to drive this car it is unsafeBecky Treanor

Ford had a recall in 2008 and my vehicle had 18623 miles on it at that time. Ford replaced brake pads at no cost to me and told me the problem was taking care of. I had my vehicle to Ford today, May 7 2010, and the back brakes are bad again as well as the rotors. The Ford service now tells me that all of the Ford Freestyle and the Ford 500 have problem with the back brakes having to be replaced about every 2000 miles. The rear brakes only do about 20 to 30 percent of the braking and usually last 80 to 100 thousand miles. To me, this sounds like a faulty brake system and should be recalled. Please advise.

The rear obstacle sensor included in this '05 ford freestyle has a slow response time before it sounds the warning tones, and can allow the driver to hit an obstacle in back of the vehicle. in this case, the vehicle hit a car behind it while backing, and the alam did not sound until the contact had occurred. *nm

Dt: contact stated the beige color of the dashboard caused a reflection in the windshield, making it difficult to see outside of the vehicle. the service dealer stated they could not redesign. the car, and that the consumer needed to get used to the reflection. *ak the reverse sensor was not loud enough to be heard over the vehicle a/c or radio. *nm

2005 freestyle does not perform well in winter conditions. there is minimal traction when driving in winter conditions. *ts the consumer stated the vehicle slides and becomes stuck in snow easily. the consumer discovered there were no snow tires designed for the vehicle. the consumer was then informed by the dealership snow tires were available, however they were on national back order. the consumer still has not received any snow tires. the consumer was told the tires on the vehicle were not a very aggressive tread, but it was recommended not to change the tires. *jb

Crash @ approximately 45 miles per hour. t-boned a car that pulled in front of my car at a stop light. my car was totaled. my air bags did not go off. i feel that my injuries..of whiplash and another passengers would have been less or non existent if my air bags went off. is this new air bag requirements really helping? or is it just trying to save insurance companies from totaling cars that air bags deploy? car will be signed off by tomorrow and insurance company will own the car. does anyone care to look at this car and see if it failed?

Dt*: the contact stated while driving at no particular speed, the air bag lamp illuminated and the instrument gauges fell to zero. this lasted for a few seconds, but occurred intermittently on several other occasions. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection. updated 10/06/06.*jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. the contact stated that the rear liftgate abruptly closed with force due to the support struts. there were no injuries reported. the dealer stated that both struts needed to be replaced. the contact stated that the parts were not available and needed to be ordered. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 110,000.

I was sold a vehicle without being told that there was a recall. instead he told me it was just some rattling that was coming from something loose and not important. its rattling like crazy under my car. i looked up recalls for it and there is an important recall that needs to be fixed on it. please. it can harm my newborn child and melt wires and is gonna cost so much money that i don't have to fix it. this is my only car. please. its a 2005 ford freestyle and there is a recall for it on exactly what its been doing. everytime i drive it feels like it's gonna fall apart and inside the cab is getting hott and harmful fumes are coming into the cab. its dangerous. the heat shield is broken i guess.

My car just stops i was told it was the throdel body but fixing it ws only trmparey i have 6 kids in my car at all times it is very scarey i never know when it will happen

Tl* 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.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. the contact stated that the vehicle continued accelerating without the accelerator pedal being depressed. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the throttle body assembly was faulty. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 150,000.

While driving car at night lights on dashboard and instrument panel went out, abs light came on, headlights went out but backup lights came on while car was in drive. turn signals did not work and radio went out. car eventually lost all power.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. while driving 5 mph, the vehicle lost power, stalled, and the air bag indicator illuminated. the vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. the vehicle was then taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 197,000. updated 01/10/17*lj updated 01/11/17.*jb

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!

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. the contact stated that the vehicle experienced unintended acceleration after shifting into gear. the vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the voluntary recall had expired. the failure mileage was 148,508. updated 08/09/17*lj *cn

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. while driving 70 mph, the vehicle stalled and various warning indicators illuminated. the failure was persistent, but the vehicle was able to restart. the dealer diagnosed that the throttle body failed and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 180,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. the contact stated that the driver side door failed to remain open while the contact entered the vehicle. the door struck the contact in the head. in addition, the power steering became difficult to maneuver. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the contact received medical attention to the frontal lobe of her head and sustained a contusion. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 194,000. the vin was not available.

My ford freestyle has begun to surge in acceleration when after i am stopped with my foot on the brake, and then i let it off first to go, it surges ahead or backward, depending on forward or reverse with no pressure at all on the accelerator. repeat, i do not put my foot on the accelerator, and it suddenly surges forward or backward with no warning, though i can hear the engine and as well as feel it once it surges. this is intermittent, and seems to occur when the ac is on. the mileage is 123,000, and it has happened about 5 times now, but it is intermittent. we were once in many situations: stopped idling at a light when it was time to go, stopped in a drive thru lane when it was time to go, stopped in a parking lot briefly waiting for pedestrians, so basically stopped for at least a few moments---and once while reversing from a parking space. this is a major safety issue. please reply asap to my email: [email protected]. i will be out of the country and will not be reachable by phone and all messages left on my cell phone will be long since deleted automatically before i would return to get them. please let me know if there has been anything found on this, since i see a large number of other people on this site have been having problems for a lot of years. this last happened when we last drove the vehicle on september 4th 2016. we have not as yet tried to have this fixed.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. while driving approximately 40 mph, the check engine sensor light suddenly illuminated. in addition, the vehicle's speed reduced and would no longer accelerate while depressing the accelerator pedal. the contact indicated that the failure occurred on multiple occasions. the cause of the failure was not diagnosed. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was 160,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. while driving, the vehicle lunged forward on numerous occasions. the fail safe engine mode indicator illuminated. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the throttle body needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 135,147.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. while driving approximately 20 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning and the transmission warning light illuminated. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer where it was diagnosed. the mechanic added a high pressure filter and transmission fluid, but the failure recurred. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall. the failure mileage was 103,005.

Car is lunging forward and backwards

If we change gears with the a/c on the car lunges when we're trying to come to a stop. it lunges as we're parking or pulling up to a stop sign or stop light. after stopping it will continue to lunge without warning if it is in drive...it will even lunge as we try to shift to park. we are afraid we will hit someone walking in a cross walk or hit the car in front of us while parking. during lunging you can hear the engine rev louder. lunges while stopping and while being stopped. this has been happening for several years. i've read other posts with people saying the same thing happening. here is one example. http://www.myfordfreestyle.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=5488

While driving 80mph (posted 80 speed limit) the car started to glide left and right with little turning of the wheel. it also happens while going 15-25mph. the feeling is a coasting feeling, like you have no control of correcting it with the steering. several complaints online already of the same ford owners experiencing the same issue.

Car will stall out while idling, accelerating or decelerating (apparently fail safe mode). may or may not start again after shutting off and restarting. alternatively, engine will roar when applying gas pedal, with no acceleration; or will jolt/shudder while moving from second to third gear. new fuel pump already installed. all electrical connectors already gone over at dealer. twice new inertia shutoff valves installed. ($800) if this is related to the throttle body, i want to be included in the class action.

Instrument cluster failure nhtsa preliminary evaluation #pe07058 status: closed date opened: november 16, 2007 date closed: march 11, 2008 recall: no recall issued component(s): electrical system: instrument panel summary: the subject vehicles experience a loss of proper instrument cluster operation.typically, the problem appears as the needle on the gauge (speedometer, tachometer, fuel, and/or temperature) sweeps and resets intermittently.ford reports the problem as "momentary power interruption causes the gauges to sweep and then recover to normal function."in august 2006, ford issued a technical service bulletin (tsb 06-17-9) to provide guidelines to service technicians for diagnosis and repair of this condition.odi's review of ford's response to the agency's informationrequest letter reveals that the majority of the reports to ford (63%) indicate that the instrument cluster would experience intermittent loss of power.ford reports that thislasts for only a few seconds.also ford states, "the vehicle's exterior lighting would not fail to illuminate even in the event of power interruption to the cluster because the exterior lights are powered separately and do not rely on any signal from the cluster."additionally, odi contacted complainants who affirmed the intermittent condition and that none of the exterior lights on the subject vehicles would be affected by power interruptions to the instrument cluster.odi last received a report regarding this issue in august of 2007.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that a safety-related defect does not exist.further use of agency resources does not appear to be warranted at this time.odi will however continue to monitor the issue and will take further action if warranted by the circumstances. nhtsa: this is what happend to me lastnight on a dark hwy at 55 mph

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.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. the contact stated that all four doors on the vehicle failed to latch. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. the dealer stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 06v383000(latches/locks/linkages). the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage and vin were unknown.

Stationary and in motion my awd malfunction light will come on, it does this multiple times a day, i just got this ford the other day, nobody knows what the issue is, but i’ve seen thousands of other people have this issue. that almost caused me an accident today in the snow. not very happy about it, and i don’t want it to happen again. it’s been doing this since i got it. i’m lucky it’s not totaled.

Just got the car and it stalled on me today, accelerated and shut off in the middle of the road. alot going on iv read other people's comments about the ford causing accidents i don't want that to happen to me i'm a new driver

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. while driving 55 mph, the traction control and all wheel drive warning indicators illuminated. an independent mechanic diagnosed that the brakes and wheel sensor needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 224,000. ...updated 03/13/17 *bf *js

Transmission issues. started making awful noises and low acceleration. went to mechanic and told the transmission is shot

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. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. while driving 2 mph, the vehicle lunged forward without warning. in addition, the air conditioner compressor stopped working. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was unknown.

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

When trying to start car. all instruments go out and battery light goes out. nothing works. interior lights,locks heat radio.has been in shop 6 times and have battery replaced alternator twice. cluster repaired and smart junction box. car is still not fixed. has been a complete nightmare . they said had tsb out for it and it would have fixed. didnt. please help. am a mother and grandmother who needs reliable car and cannot have this to keep happening . everytime i get back from mechanic it will work for 3 days. then dies again. last time it broke which was yesterday it workrd for over 2 weeks.

Door latches freezing every winter and doors will not latch and stay shut. also went to ford website and realized there was a recall for fsa title: engine idle rpm surge extended warranty field service action number: 12n03. i was unaware of this recall and my car does this quite frequently and i am afraid the tens years is up for this to be taken care of. when pull up to a stop sign or red light, sometimes the engine will rev really high and lurch forward causing me to stomp on brake pedal really hard.

While veichle is stationary, the engine revs between 500-1000 rpm. transmission seemed to have stopped shifting and made the rpm go all over the place. while turning at a slow speed it seemed to make the issue worse. was told it needs a new transmission.

Driving just fine whenever i got it. not even 20,000 miles later at about 122k miles the transmission is bad and going out. it drives at high rpm but low speeds and will not shift into proper gear. makes a funny airplane noise from the transmission. this vehicle has been kept up with by me.

My car has begun to accelerate when i am braking, and it is a powerful and sudden acceleration! it seems to happen more often when i am backing up and turning, but will happen at any time. it started last week and is happening with greater frequency, making it unsafe to drive. last night it went into fail safe mode, but upon restarting the car today, it has returned to normal. i did an internet search and found that other people have had similar experiences, particularly when the air conditioner is running. as it so happens, i had my air conditioner fixed last week.

Check transmission keeps popping up and the wrench light comes on and cars rpms go to 3000 yo 5000 on its own going down the highway

This vehicle transmission doesnt work and can not be fix. this problem came with the vehicle. it make noise like a helicopter. i took the car to the dealer and they told me they couldnt do anything and to call ford motor as there is recall in this model..

The car stops randomly at times and sometimes will not even startup. check engine light is on and i recently hit someone in front of me due to jerking or lerching while at a stop light. very dangerous

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. while waiting to make a left turn with the brake pedal depressed, the vehicle lunged forward spontaneously. the contact had to release and reapply the brake pedal to stop the vehicle. the vehicle was driven to the contact's residence. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 151,215.

My vehicle stalls every week steering and brakes hard to control, my wife drives the vehicle. took it to many shops, no codes stored in computer cannot find problem. i had the throttle body cleaned, replaced fuel pump, same fault. the car is unsafe hard to stop sometimes when engine shuts off. ford dealer cannot find the problem.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. while driving at an unknown speed, an abnormal buzzing noise was coming from the front of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to nalley ford sandy springs (7555 roswell rd, atlanta, ga 30350, (678) 809-5711) where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 115,000.

The vehicle lunges forward when backing and when stopping going forward. it feels like seone is pushing the accelerator even though your foot is on the brake.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. while idling, the vehicle would suddenly surge forward. the failure also occurred while idling with the gear in reverse, and the vehicle would surge backwards. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer and spradley ford (2828 hwy 50 west, pueblo, co) were notified of the failures, but no assistance was offered. the failure mileage was 170,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. on several occasions, over the course of several years, the instrument panel failed to operate when the vehicle was started. over time, the instrument panel became totally inoperable and the contact was unable to see the speed, fuel level, or other gauges. the vehicle was taken to varney ford (located at 237 moosehead trail, newport, me 04953, (888) 460-7356) where it was diagnosed that the instrument panel needed to be replaced. additionally, the battery needed to be replaced because the vehicle had not been driven for days to weeks at a time. however, the failure recurred. the contact stated that dielectric grease was added to the wire connectors and the vehicle operated as intended. the contact stated that the failure seemed to be more prevalent when the outside temperature was between 60-68 degrees. the manufacturer was informed of the failure. the approximate the first failure mileage was 1200 miles in 2007 and again by 2012. *tp

The car is lunging forward at low speed while braking, this seems to be the same issue addressed in a recall that had been completed in december of 2016.

Driving down the road and lost power the car was still running. the rear wiper doesn't work and the traction control system is malfunctioning

La guagua se apaga en plena ruta luego de haberle suplido de gasolina. no apaga la luz interior del techo y techo frente al conductor. este auto lo adquirÍ hace un aÑo mÁs o menos a travÉs de venta directa del dueÑo. solicito me registren para toda correspondencia.

This is a complaint about the cvt transmission it seem to never shift right and traction control always acted funny shifts high or shift hard and then it finally gave out driving down the hight it made a loud clunk and i had no gears i costed to a stop

Dash cluster died unexpectedly while driving. found problem to be shoddy solder work on the circuit board causing multiple failures in the dash cluster and fuel system. happened during highway driving at 60 mph.

My 2005 ford freestyle speedometer fluctuates on its on causing the car to jump forward and take off slow with very little power it does it when sitting in park with the car turned on and while driving

All engine lights come on at various times with no working gauges, but car drives. withing past year, had instrument cluster replaced 2 times, alternator replaced twice, injector coils & spark plugs, cleaned/replaced, battery replaced, throttle body assembly & gasket, . had diagnosed at 2 ford dealers in different states and neither can figure out what is causing all the dashboard lights to stay on. both dealers were adament it was the instrument cluster, which clearly it is not since the error lights are still on. have been told it could be electrical or rcm, but there is no way to test for either. dealer wants me to foot the (hourly / union) labor rate while they try to figure it out. currently car is currently with local mechanic who is going over the car to figure it out. nothing has been determined yet.

While i am driving down the road, it feels like the vehicle shuts off. i am still able to accelerate, steer and stop; however, the lights, heater and radio shut off and all of my gauges quit working. my dashboard says "check charging system" but the source of the issue has not been found. i have already replaced the starter (was making a clicking noise at times), battery and alternator. this has happened several times on different road types and varying speeds.

Tl* the contact owned a 2005 ford freestyle. the contact stated that while driving 50 mph, a tractor trailer crashed into the rear of the vehicle. additionally the following day, while driving 20 mph crashed into the passenger side quarter panel of a 2006 dodge ram. the air bags did not deploy. the contact sustained injuries to the shoulder and back and medical attention was provided. a police report was filed. there was no fire due to the crash. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. the contact called the local dealer webb ford 9809 indianapolis blvd, highland, in 46322 (219) 924-3400. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the insurance company deemed the vehicle a total loss. the manufacturer was contacted who provided case number cas-21715175 and referred to the local dealer however, no further assistance was provided. the failure mileage was 190,000.

Vehicles says awd malfunction and traction control sensor won't shut off while driving on highway. the power locks also malfunctioned shortly before the awd malfunction, making it where it was unable to shut. the power lock was unlocked/locked a couple times fixing the issue for now.

The transmission stop working while going up a hill

Car doors will not relatch in freezing temps. the car was stationary but was unsafe to drive after the car door was initially opened. if i drive to work and the temp drops it will be unsafe to drive. i see that this model was recalled for this reason but my vin was not. obviously should have been. the dealership applied a lubricant (at my expense) but that did not work.

It lunges when i'm turning from stop ,tapping on the brake,turning right corners, backing up when car is warmed up, it lunges out of nowhere.im afraid i'm going to hit someone or something

Door latches freeze open in cold weather as described in nhtsa campaign id 06v383000. the doors have failed to latch when entering the car as well as in motion at 50mph. a search of the cars vin shows no open recalls however the car has not been serviced for this issue but clearly falls under the recall. recall noticed was never received for this issue. this is a one owner car purchase and registered in ohio so it is unclear why it would not be covered by this recall. ford has also stated that this car is not covered by the recall. this is extremely dangerous as the issue can occur when the car is in motion.

Driving my 2005 ford freestyle and all of a sudden, the vehicle starts to rev forward and backwards. i see the "engine fail safe mode appear and a lit up wrench also appears and the engine starts stalling or surging, followed by a sudden loss of power.

Was stopped in traffic, then when i slowly took my foot off the brake to move, the engine revved up, then surged forward very quickly, i stepped on the brake again, but it wasn't enough to stop the car. i never touched the gas pedal. this resulted in me slamming into the car in front of me

I am having the issues that the investigation with the electric throttle body. they have a customer satisfaction program called 12n03 and it didn't last long enough for me to get the car that i purchased (this year) fixed. i have 66k miles on the car and the dealerships are using the 10 years or 150000 miles to mean that since my car is older than 10 years i don't qualify to get my car fixed to working order. when i use the key to start the car, it doesn't accelerate. the rpms lurch like the car is going to go somewhere and it doesn't and the wrench light comes on. i got this car 3 weeks ago and the dealership isn't fixing it and the ford dealerships aren't fixing it. i had no control over whether the previous owner got the message to get it fixed or not or whether they took the car to get fixed. now i have a car that i cannot drive and if it does "reset" (because turning it off and waiting a while used to kind of reset it to where it would work) there is a chance it will turn off on me/no longer accelerate.

When not pressing the accelerator pedal and turning the wheel, the car speed up without the drivers intention.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. while driving approximately 25 mph, the all-wheel drive malfunction indicator illuminated. approximately two weeks later, the check transmission indicator also illuminated. the contact called an unknown local dealer, but the vehicle was not diagnosed. the failures were not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 161,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. while driving various speeds, the vehicle lost acceleration. the contact had to pull the vehicle over, place the gear in neutral, and restart the vehicle. the wrench warning indicator illuminated when the vehicle was restarted. the contact stated that the failure occurred intermittently. an independent mechanic repaired the throttle body, but the failure continued. the manufacturer was notified. the dealer was not contacted. the failure mileage was 188,000.

While reversing slowly from a parking spot and turning the wheel, the 2005 ford freestyle suddenly accelerated without application of the gas pedal. quickly pressing the brake did work to slow the car down. this is not the first time that this has happened since i bought the car last year.

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 ??

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. while attempting to close the rear driver's door, the door would not latch properly to close. after a few attempts, the door was able to close completely. there were no open recalls. the manufacturer and dealer were not contacted. the approximate failure mileage was 240,000.

Anytime the weather drops below 40 degrees, which it most often does during the winter months in ma, my door locks freeze. it could be right when i start the car or while i'm driving, it's very sporadic. i can open the doors, but they will not close again, which is clearly very dangerous if you're driving and the door latches don't hold because of ice. it seems almost every other car that is my year, make and model have been recalled for the same problem, but for some reason mine has not! not sure what to do, it's my only transportation. throw my kuds in & just hope for the best while we're out driving?

On several occasions, my 05 freestyle lunges forward, transmission is engaged in the drive position and when in reverse, it also lunges. often when stopped at a light the car will not accelerate. it will stumble all over itself and dies. i've almost been hit on a couple occasions because i couldn't get across an intersection or out of the way. on several occasions while driving, it loses power and will not accelerate. had a a mechanic look at it. he said the throttle body was gummed up and he cleaned it. it ran good for a couple days and it's back to doing the same thing. the car only has 72310 miles on it. this problem has been going on for a couple years and has gotten significantly worse.

Engine surges at idle and when brakes applied, could easily rear end someone or run over someone worse when ac is running

At low speed or stopped while in drive the car lunges forwards. i was at a drive through and it lunged forward almost hitting a pedestrian. also while driving in a lower speed zone 20-35 (school zones and neighborhood streets) the rpm’s start pulsing causing the car to lunge every time.

Vehicle keeps jumping. throttle body

During safety inspection, front engine subframe rusted beyond repair where steering gear is attached. dick masheter ford in columbus ohio provided diagnosis when performing other repairs. replacement frame is unavailable from ford directly; the only alternatives are getting a used subframe or having a new piece of steel welded in. vehicle was stationary at the time of inspection.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. when the vehicle was started, the heating fan would alter in speeds despite the heat temperature being adjusted. in addition, the headlamps fluctuated simultaneously. the contact took the vehicle to christian brothers ford inc (1975 highway 2, east crookston, mn 56716; 218-281-1338) where it was diagnosed that the alternator needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired two separate times within one month, but the failure recurred. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 11,000. *bf updated 8/24/18*jb

About 1 week ago in my ford freestyle 2005, the instrument panel glitched and stopped working mid drive. all the odometers, fuel and lights on my dashboard turned off and wont come back on. no way to tell what speed you are going on. this seemed to have been a reported problem to ford but nothing has been done. very unsafe. will be taking it in to dealership to asses it.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. while stopped at a light or when pressure was applied to the brake pedal, the vehicle experienced unintended acceleration. the contact was concerned that the vehicle could accelerate forward and cause a crash. a check engine warning indicator illuminated when the failure occurred. the dealer and manufacturer were not notified. the failure mileage was 200,000.

My front driver side door does not shut in cold weather. the locks stick on, and the door bounces back open when i try to shut the door. i paid to have the door locks replaced, a few years ago. the issue still happened on almost every cold day. around 15f to 32f. the ford dealer who replacement the locks, got new locks covered under the lock warranty, but this issue still happens. it has been an ongoing problem for 4 years. i am forced to drive with a driver side door that does not close. i have to hold the door closed with my hand until the door locks decide to unstick and i can close the door. the ford dealer cannot get this problem solved or fixed even after 4 years and many many many trips back to the dealer with this issue.

While driving on a city street going 25 and while driving on the freeway going 55, the lights in cluster of guages went out. the wrench icon lights up and all power goes out to the guages. all needles drop. checked the fuzes. nothing blown. when this happens the a.c. also stops blowing cold air.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. the contact took the vehicle in for a state safety inspection and the inspector noticed that the subframe was rusted. the inspector stated that the vehicle was unsafe to drive. the contact mentioned that two or three years before, rust was discovered during another state safety inspection. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who performed welding work to the subframe. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. prime ford saco (857 portland rd, saco, me 04072 (207) 282-0300) stated that there were no recalls for the rust failure. since the vehicle was out of warranty, the dealer offered no further assistance. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 52,000. the vin was unavailable. *bf updated 7/26/18*jb

The 60 part of the 60/40 middle seat is stuck in the folded down position. the latch was always difficult to use. i had to really yank on it to get it to engage. now it is just broken. i can only seat 1 person in the middle seat and the passengers in the 3rd seat can exit out of only 1 door. the replacement part is expensive and from reading other postings, it will break again. it appears to be a design flaw.

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!

Tl* 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.

Tl* 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. updated 08/30/16*lj *js

My engine lite came on i took it to o'reily to have it check out. they gave me thecodes to the throttle body. when i call ford dealer they said that it was not under recall any more. i did not recieve a notice thatthis was a defect in the car. it idles in park when you are at the stop ;lite and when itgoes int reverse. if your footnot on the brake it moves. i have sent a letter to you about three weeks ago no response. sent a letter to ford no response.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. while driving 65 mph, the check engine warning light and an unknown warning light randomly flashed. in addition, the transmission slipped gears and the engine idled roughly. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was not available. updated 08/30/16*lj updated 09/07/16. *jb

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.

When i turn on the ac in my vehicle the vehicle starts to lunge all of a sudden and i can be at a complete stop and it does it. also when i have my ac on my truck just turns off and it is scary because there is no warning it just turns off. i have two children and this is very scary to go through. please help me in trying to resolve this problem so that i do not have to go through this and cause an accident. also there is no way i can be driving without my ac with these three digit weather climates.

Car surged when backing out of parking space then went into limp mode. took to the shop and it needed the throttle body replaced. i see that has been an issue with this make/model for a lot of people. looks like there was a corrective action taken but it expired 1 yr ago. why did ford not notify owners of this and why does a known problem have an expiration?

Tl* 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.

When vehicle is stationary on the brake it will try to accelerate on its own while not even on the gas pedal in reverse and drive.

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.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. the contact stated that the vehicle lost power. in addition, the instrument panel stopped working and all the warning indicators illuminated. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the alternator and battery needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 130,000.

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.

While driving, my ’05 ford freestyle awd limited the air & radio turn off, along with all of the lights on the dash, all gauges bottom out & the turn signal does not work. this lasts for about 30-45 repeatedly, in quick succession. you cannot signal a turn or know speed when this occurs which is a safety issue. the battery and check engine light come on & sometimes it reads check charging system. this happens on local streets and highway driving. i believe it coming from the instrument panel itself. i have seen this same complaint from many others has i research the issue on the internet. i'm not aware of any recall, even though ford is well aware of this safety condition. this started happening january 2016.

Bought my 2005 ford freestyle after 90000 mile transmission started acting up check transmission and engie lights came on after having it in the dealrship manytimes and spending thousands of dollar's fixing parts they come back back after third trip in ith same problem they tell me you have a cvt transmission and we would have to tear the transmission apart to repace the inter seals it would run 6000 more better if you get rid of it but problem is i still owe on it and they want to give 100.00 trade in.

I have 2 issues: #1. back seat passenger door child safety locks are always on. every time i have a passenger in the back seats they are trapped, and cannot get out unless someone opens the doors from the outside or they pull up on the lock from he inside. ive had this problem since i purchased the car, but never thought i could file a complaint until i by coincidence came across your website today. #2. the e-brake does has not worked properly either for a long period of time, over a year, which i believe is a defect. because, every time i would engage it or disengage it, there was no tension, it felt "blank" for lack of better description, and just recently, i message on the dashboard has come up, and a bell keeps tinging, telling me the emergency brake is engaged while driving (when it is not!) and it does not matter what i try to do, i cannot make the sound or the message go away, nor does the e-brake work,! it does not engage or disengage. this dangerous for me, and my vehicle.

Power steering doesnt work well

I drove into a parking space, set for park. the car just shot forward and hit a wall. the engine riffed loud, for a few second. could not redo the brakes. the wall was onle about 8 to 10 feet from me.the car was not in motion, because i just put it in park. it happen in a parkiong lot at cbs pharmacy. 1588 trancas street, napa, ca 94558 on march 14 2016 at 5:30 pm.there should be a police report. i had to go to the hospital, to check my back, because i had just surgery 3 weeks before, febr. 22 2016. i never received a recall, and i do my service at ford lincoln dealer in napa ca, soscol avn.i think there is a problem with the accelerator or ???my right front end is damaged.filed claim with the insurance. i need this problem fixed.

My 2005 freestyle has had the check engine light come on numerous time taken to dealership many time spent 2000 dollars in replacement parts and problem mn still happens when stop at traffic lights go to take off check engin light omes on and speed reduces started happing after 78000 miles dealership says cost to replace transmission is 8000 still paying on car tht sits in driveway

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.

Was traveling on a highway. when i set the cruise control i had to push the button 15x for it to engage. after it was set the increase and decrease buttons wouldn't work. when i tried to cancel out cruise control the button did not work. only way to stop the cruise control was to tap the brakes.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. the contact stated that when the accelerator pedal was applied, the vehicle did not pick up speed. the vehicle was taken to the dealer several times for various repairs and they were not able to replicate and diagnose the failure. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was not available.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. while driving at various slow speeds, the vehicle lunged forward while the service engine light was illuminated. the failure occurred randomly in the winter months. the contact also mentioned that the engine stalled shortly after the failure occurred. the vehicle was able to restart after several attempts. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 75,000.

Tl* 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.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. the contact stated that the front driver's side door failed to latch securely. the failure occurred in frigid weather temperatures. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 06v383000 (latches/locks/linkages). the manufacturer was noticed of the failure. the failure mileage was unavailable.

I bought a 2005 ford freestyle last year 2015,for my daughter for her first starter vehicle. just last night the door latches started freezing up and the door wont close and opens while driving. apparently there is a recall for this so i called ford. they told me the recall was taken care of in 2006. the previous owner may have had a garage to keep it protected from cold but i don't have that option. since the repair was already done they wont take care of it and it is my problem to repair. i would thing this is a dangerous safety issue and they would want to take care of it since the first fix didn't work. my daughter is 17 and now i have to worry about the door opening while she is driving every time its cold and causing an accident or being injured herself.

In cold weather the front driver side door will not close and latch. this was addressed in a recall (ford recall no. 06s45) several years ago, but the problem still persists. i have taken this vehicle back to my local ford dealer multiple times were an apparent "bandaid" fix is used because the door will not latch in cold weather. i believe the latch system is flawed. when it does latch i have no confidence it will remain latched while driving.

I bought this suv 9-11-15 with the intent to go to my va appointments due to my medical conditions. the owner stated it had a few problems with the transmission, but i did not know that much about automobiles to understand what he was talking about. when i got ready to drive the car it would not change gears, just going forward but could go in reverse. i had it towed to a ford dealership 35 miles away from my home to diagnosis the problem. they stated it needed a throttle body to correct the problem, but it did not, and i had to pay for the repair which they stated it would idle down the car before they could diagnosis the correct problem. now they stating i have to replace the transmission in this vehicle for $6000. i do not have this much money to buy a transmission having to go back and forth to my appointments in sc and ga. why this vehicle has no recalls on powertrain, throttle body, etc which the dealership state they do not know exist and is charging all this money for repairs which do not work. i need some kind of a resolution in this matter with this vehicle. i hate to junk the vehicle because it is in pristine condition and great for my traveling to the doctors.

The instrument panel won't work.. my reverse light stay on and i can't tell what the gauges are reading seeing as they wont work. the only light that illuminates is the air bag light on the panel. my radio lights work but nothing else. i can't tell what the speed limit is nothing. how can one drive a car with the reverse lights constantly on and no dash lights? this is a family car i'v only had it a year with about 73,000 miles on it. i just spent 4,000 to have my engine fixed 4 months ago! how can this car be safe? it started 12-27-15 and is still not working today. motion the car was in motion extremely rainy for ohio this time of year.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. the contact noticed corossion on the front subframe of the vehicle. the mechanic diagnosed that the subframe needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 103,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. the contact stated that the vehicle stalled, while driving at approximately 35 mph. the safe failure mode, the engine, and wrench warning lights illuminated while the failure occurred. the contact was able to restart the engine and resume to normal function. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the throttle body failed. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not available. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 170,000.

I got into the car to start it and the engine light was on, and i smelled smoke, the car was parked in my garage

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. while driving 35 mph, all of the instrument panel lights failed to illuminate. the fuel, speedometer, and oil temperature gauges stopped working. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. the failure mileage was 131,596.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. while driving 60 mph, the check engine warning light illuminated and the vehicle experienced unintended acceleration. the vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the throttle body needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 81,000.

The transmission make a noise likes blending something, it doesn't change gears and after a wile doesn't acelerate.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. while the vehicle was in neutral or park, the neutral input shaft made a loud abnormal noise coming from the transmission. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 130,000.

Door latch is frozen closed and cannot get drivers side door to open. dismantled entire car to fix issue.

1. driving car at 45mph..came to red light. when pushing a celerator to floor , car suddenly does not respond to pressure on gas pedal. will not pick up speed. notice check e gine on display panel and wrench symbol came on and words "engine in failsafe mode" display. 2. when standing still, engine yrunning... foot on brake . engine idling. ..car begins to lunge forward, engine revs up when lunging. 3. during 90 degree weather, driving at 55 mph, turned on ac. car immediately lost power and failsafe mode light came on.

While traveling at 60 mph, the check engine and wrench light came on and the engine went into failsafe mode which is idle engine condition with no accelerator action. only steering and braking were available. this incident occurred on i-278 while traveling in the middle lane of four lanes and became an unsafe condition with no ability to safely pull over. i was able to maneuver radically to the shoulder while other drivers blew their horns with no knowledge of my plight. the engine was diagnosed with code 2012 and required the replacement of the throttle body which corrected the condition.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. the contact stated that while driving at approximately 40 mph, there was a loud abnormal noise coming from the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 77,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. while driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle stalled and the power steering failed. the vehicle was unable to restart. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the vehicle was left on the side of the road. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified. the approximate failure mileage was 150,000.

While driving down a 45 mph road, the car lost all power, no acceleration, there was a truck behind us that almost hit us. we were able to pull over , we turned off the car and started back up and continued driving. we took the car to mechanic and they diagnostically tested it and he said immediatley four codes pulled up pointing to the electronic throttle body. with research i found out that even if you did pay for a new throttle body or cleaning, it will happen again because the throttle body malfunctions on itself, in addition throttle body works hand in hand with the transmission, type cvr which is not made anymore do to its failures. ford failed to recall this vehicle and its electronic engine etb on a car which ford only manudactured for three years, i wonder why..... well we could have been seriously injured, thank god we weren`t, but the investigation on the etb should be reopened for safety issues.

While accelerating up a hill ,felt a surge then deceleration to 25-30 mph. this has happened a number of times.mechanic research codes and said it was the throttle body. pe11018

While driving, the instrument panel cluster stopped working correctly. the odometer was reading off the charts, but the engine seemed - at least sounded like it was - working just fine. this has happened in warm weather (we live in utah) and cold. it doesn't seem to happen in only one temperature and happens frequently. we also experience issues with the interior panel lights not working, as well as, on occasion the exterior brights do not work. this happened to me during a rain storm and was extremely inconvenient. another recent issue that has popped up is the awd malfunction light appearing when nothing seems to be wrong. i had the car in park, and when i put it in reverse to pull into traffic, the light appeared. i was not going over 40 mph and it is august in utah (not rainy, snowy or any kind of elements that you might have to drive in).

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. while driving 10 mph, the check engine light illuminated and the vehicle experienced unintended acceleration reaching speeds up to 50 mph. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 10,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. the contact stated that while driving at a low speed and approaching a stop sign, the accelerator pedal was depressed but the vehicle failed to accelerate. multiple unknown warning lights illuminated. the vehicle was taken to a dealer who diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred on numerous occasions. the vehicle was then taken to a dealer who diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was unknown. the vin was unavailable.

We had problems with it revving up wanted to go forward when parking. we had the throttle body cleaned , helped for a little while.problems with the air conditioning had compressor replaced, then starting having electrical problems (failure safe mode engine would shut down) while driving . had alternator replaced because all electrical starting shutting down and turning off while driving also transmisson was trying to go in reverse while driving reverse lights would come on very dangerous. replaced body computer still didn't fix the problem to afraid to drive it . it was paid off but no one could fix the problems, how can you have a vehicle that no one can fix,we have been informed that ford knew of these problems but would do nothing about them. very disappointed we really liked the car when we got it.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. while driving at approximately 10 mph, the vehicle made a humming noise in the rear of the driver side. the noise became louder when driving over 10 mph. the contact called the local dealer several times and left voice messages, but no one returned the calls. the manufacturer had not been notified of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired and remained inoperable. the vin was unknown. the failure mileage was 15,000.

Bought car and within two weeks it had a complete transmission failure. car makes a horrnedous noise and will not drive forward. prior to this happened the car would suddenly accelerate or surge. took to transmission repair shop who quote me $4,250 to remove and replace the transmission. at that price i asked what a new transmission would cost and they informed there are no new transmissions available. they also informed me that ford had abandoned the freestyle and its cvt transmission. i check wiht junkyards and found the cheapest i could find a cvt transmission was around $3,000. car has become a lawn ornament for the past two years. ford refuses to do anything ohter than to say it is out ofwarrantly. tere are class action suits brought over this.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. while driving at various speeds, the vehicle experienced unintended acceleration. while driving approximately 50 mph, the speed suddenly accelerated to 65 mph although the driver did not engage the accelerator pedal. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and repairs were performed, but no information was available. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 60,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. while driving at 15 mph, the vehicle would not accelerate when going up a hill. the vehicle also jerked violently and the check engine warning light illuminated. the failure recurred only when the vehicle was driven up a hill. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 148,255.

Awd malfunction light started coming on occasionally last fall. it is now on all the time. talked to a mechanic and was told it was either a sensor or a wheel bearing. in the process of replacing the wheel bearing right now. *tr

Was traveling at approximately 40 mph when car suddenly jolted, as if it had struck something. after looking to insure nothing had been struck, we proceeded and the car made another odd noise and ceased to go forward. the transmission had blown and all fluids escaped. the car is ruined and from all i have read, this is a serious and extremely costly flaw costing consumers a small fortune and endangering lives on highways. *tr

I purchased the 2005 ford freestyle used. issues: (1) shortly after purchasing the transmission light came on, then i took it to a transmission shop, who replaced the fluid, which seemed to fix the problem. (2) random surges of power, which almost resulted in a few accidents and was severely frightening (corrected before a recall) (3) this past winter problems with shutting the front doors, then with out warning ( with two children in the back sets ) the back passenger door few open when i turned the corner. the children screamed, i was thankful that a child was not severally injured and then, i had call someone to pick us up. i called ford and was told i was the only complaint! later at a children's recreation, i parked next to a woman with children driving the same model. i asked her if she experienced door issues, she stated both doors flew open with the children in the back seats, and stated her husband lubed the doors down. (4) now the transmission will randomly decide not to move, but if i turn the free style on and off it might go into gear. no transmission light on indicated an issue. my opinion is the 2005 ford freestyle was created to market toward families, the design and marketing worked, but as a result several families are now in danger. *tr

Kept having issues starting the vehicle along with while driving on the high way not being able to get up to the speed needed. took it too beechmont ford in ohio today and because check engine light would come on then go off . when i spoke to somebody i was told $100 for an hour to diagnose then i was told they needed two more hours. i finally get a call and they say i might need an entire new engine ! how is that possible with not even 69 thousand miles on it: i just purchased the car in august ! how can these cars be out there with such problems? a new engine! all because of code ps305 and ps 316. not to mention everytime i asked about the recalls being taken care of on my car i never was give an answer clearly. *tr

A few years ago our freestyle started lunging when sitting idle, if you didn't keep you foot on the break at a stop light etc, it would lunge into the car infront of you. we spend a lot of money trying to get this fixed, but it never was 100% resolved. the transmission started acting up this past year, it would only move 10 mph while the rpm was very high. if you shut it off, it would reset after awhile. took it in and was told that it would take another transmission to fix, approx 5600 to 7500 dollars. after doing some research, it looks like 100's and 100's of people are having the same identical issues and ford will do nothing about it. the last straw was driving at 60 mph and the transmission just shuts down, almost causing an accident. this car isn't safe and ford knows the issue, because they quit making the cvs transmission right away. should be some compensation because this car is now worth nothing to anyone. *tr

All gauges lost power for a few seconds and reset to left. also lost lights on inside of vehicle did not effect outside lights has happened multiple times since first noticed. *tr

Stopped at a red light, when we went to take off, there was no reverse or forward. engine just revs when gas is pushed, no movement from vehicle. *tr

Vehicle lunges forward when driver's foot has the brake pressed while pulling into a parking space prior to shifting into park. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. the contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the awd warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the awd system failed. no further information was available. the contact also stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would suddenly loose power and would not accelerate. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the throttle body needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 109,000. the vin was not available.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. the contact stated that while proceeding after a complete stop, the vehicle abruptly accelerated. the failure recurred numerous times. the vehicle was taken to a transmission specialist who stated that the transmission needed to be replaced. the transmission was replaced. however, the failure was not corrected. the vehicle continued to abruptly accelerate. the vehicle was taken for a second diagnostic to an independent mechanic whom located a failure code at the throttle body. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 30,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. the contact stated that while driving 60 mph, the vehicle decelerated after the check engine and fail safe mode lights illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the diagnostic was unknown. no repairs were made to the vehicle. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 100,000.

Where to begin.... the brakes are shot. don't work at all. during the summer and fall the car will randomly go into "failsafe mode" and just stop. it has to be turned completely off for several minutes before attempting to turn back on and will generally do this up to 8 times before i just shut it off and leave it until the next day. during these months it will also get a mind of it's own and just leap forward. i have to stop 2 car lengths behind any car in front of me when i'm coming to a stop, otherwise it will lunge forward (even though i have my foot firmly applied on the brake) and hit the car in front of me. oh, and will jump curbs, hit garage doors, all that good stuff too when it gets this surge. then, during the winter months the door latch gets stuck and the car doors are literally frozen open. i can't drive anywhere with two small children and car doors that won't shut. oh, and my vehicle wasn't included in the recall so i can't get it fixed. oh and did i mention the brake system doesn't work? like won't hold brake fluid, air is all in the lines, and hardly no brakes. have you ever tried driving with no brakes?? it sucks! and forget driving on the highway with my kids in this car. i don't trust it at all!! *js

While driving the wrench light and engine light came on. lost all power to the accelerator pedal, refused to go above 2k roma. turned car off and let it sit for fifteen minutes. turned it back in and lights were still on and car wouldn't accelerate. replaced the throttle body and the accelerator position sensor. still giving the same codes and won't allow me to clear the codes. previous issues with unexpected acceleration in the past. now the battery won't hold a charge, the lights are coming on when they are all turned off and it seems the electrical system i'd going crazy. it's now february and i'm being told the throttle position sensor needs to be replaced. since my throttle body had the cold weather system on it that means another throttle body replacement with no guarantee it will fix the issue. i can't drive the car at all. i can't back it out of its parking space without it stalling out and all the lights inside abd headlights flickering. there needs to be a recall. i've spent till much money to keep putting more into it when replacing the parts that have the code issues isn't working. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford free style. the contact stated that while driving 40 mph, the driver side door opened independently and failed to close. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 163,000.

Throttle body stuck closed, forcing limp home mode - stall in middle of highway, ford recall 12n03 did not work - after idling, there is a power surge which lunges vehicle forward while in drive at a stop sign, happened directly after service. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. the contact stated that the driver's side door latch would freeze in colder tempertures, preventing the door from being opened. the contact also stated that when driving at various speeds, the door ajar warning light illuminated. additionally, the door latch independently unlatched and the door was opened. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 110,000.

Traveling on hwy at approx 60 mph, wrench light came on, "failsafe engine mode" message appeared and car powered down. pulled over, turned car off, waited 1 min, restarted car. message was cleared and car drove as normal. about 20 miles later, same problem, except check engine light and message appeared. pulled over, turned off car, restarted. check engine light and message remained. very low power upon acceleration. problem continued intermittently. received engine code p2111, p2112 relating to throttle body problem. etb had been cleaned 11/13 by dealer per technical service bulletin issued by ford. no problems until 12/14. service performed to reprogram etb, no cleaning was needed. problem recurred 12/23/14. check engine light is on and no power upon acceleration persists. codes indicate etb needs to be replaced. *tr

Drivers side door latch will freeze up when outside temperature drops below freezing. door will not close properly, or if it sounds like it has closed properly can pop open when driving. talked to ford and the recall work was done once, therefore they will not cover the cost to fix again. *js

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. the contact stated that while driving at approximately 30 mph, the vehicle shuddered, surged, and the engine stalled without warning. in addition the contact stated that when the brake pedal was depressed, the engine would rev. the failure recurred multiple times. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was repaired, but the specifics of the repairs were unknown. the failure recurred after the initial repair. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was unavailable.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. the contact stated that the vehicle accelerated when the brake pedal was depressed. the contact also stated that the vehicle accelerated at a high speed while in cruise control. additionally, the tires were wearing out prematurely. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failures. the failure mileage was 70,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. the contact stated that there was a sudden increase in engine rpms while the brake pedal was depressed. while the vehicle was in cruise control mode between 60-65 mph, the cruise control would deactivate independently and the engine would rev up without the contact accelerating. the dealer was notified, but the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 65,000.

For about a month now my car has been making this loud "helicopter" noise. we thought it was the alternator so i had that changed, thought it was the water pump and cooling fan, had that changed. the mechanic believes it's the torque converter within the transmission. after doing research i see this is a very very common and dangerous problem with the cvt transmission. thankfully my car has not lost power while driving but has gone into safe mode while attempting to drive. a few weeks ago i was trying to backup and i put the car in gear and it wouldn't move. i revved the engine but instead of revving up the rpm's went down...it had happened again twice last week. i turned off the car and let it sit for awhile and it started working again. i don't feel safe driving it and it feels like it could stop at any moment. i contacted ford today but they say it's nothing they can do being there is no recall and my car is no longer under warranty (i bought it used 4 years ago). i had the throttle body cleaned about a year ago because of the surging issues and had the motor mounts replaced a month ago. too many issues with the 2005-2007 models. i find it funny they stopped making them, then started again under the name taurus x with a different type of transmission. seems they know they messed up. i googled my issues and found a lawsuit plus many many many complaints of the same issue. something needs to be done as these transmissions are no longer being made and you run the risk of having the same issue if you "fix it" or rebuild it. not safe at all and ford needs to be held accountable! now i either have to fix it or save for a new car. we have 4 kids and need something safe. *tr

While driving the rear passenger side door opened, almost expelling my child had he not had a seat belt on. the doors on this vehicle have been freezing up and either don't close or pop open while driving. i saw there was a recall that is not vin pertinent but is on the ford freestyle for these freezing door latches. when i call ford they tell me the vin has no outstanding recalls...can you help me please *tr

A little over 3 years ago, i filed a complaint regarding a surging with my ford freestyle. we had our vehicle serviced and the throttle body cleaned. the problem was resolved for a while, but we recently started experiencing issues again. this time the freestyle would lose acceleration, the rpms dropped, and a wrench-shaped warning light activated. at first it seemed to be an issue only when cruise control was activated, but has since happened during normal driving. we took our car into the dealer, and they completely replaced the throttle body for a total of $900, but we are still having issues. *tr

I am very frustrated that i have the same make/model that was included in the 11/8/2006 recall but ford and nhtsa limited the vehicles to only certain states. during cold weather water is allowed to enter the car door and freeze the latches. the car door latch then freezes making it unsafe and undriveable as the door will not latch. this recall was done on 10/5/2006 under campaign number pe11018 but because my vin was not included ford will not fix the safety issue. *js

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. the contact stated that the door latch failed to return to the latch position when the door was closed causing the door to open while the vehicle was in motion. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the technician diagnosed that the front door latch needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the failure mileage was 133,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. the contact stated that the drivers side door latch remained in the open position and failed to close. the failure recurred on a daily basis. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the failure mileage was 122,798. the vin was unavailable.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. the contact stated that the driver side door latch remained in the open position and would not shut. the failure occurred on a daily basis. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was 122,798. mailed out 01/13/15*lj

Own a 2005 ford freestyle, v6, 3.0, all wheel drive, limited edition. i started hearing loud grinding and knocking noises from the cvt transmission. the vehicle will start, and the rpms will increase and decrease uncontrollably. this is the reason the cvt transmission in these vehicles are going bad, malfunctioning, and breaking continuously. the rpms are delayed in the decreasing rpms process, which tells the computer to shift prematurely, or to quickly, causing any internal parts and external parts to be damaged. these vehicles are equipped with a computerized throttle positioning sensor that is attached to the actual throttle body. the computer is sending improper commands to the throttling position sensor, rpms, shifting delay and synchronized shifting sensors. this is putting too much of a load on the gears, bearings, clutches, and other parts pertaining to the functioning of the cvt transmission shifting and everyday use. ford motor company (as stamped on the vin and vehicle information sticker inside and on the driver side door jam of the vehicle) should have perfected and or recognized these issues during the manufacturing, testing, and or dino sessions. all vehicle designs are to be tested, diagnosed if any issues occur, and are to be fixed, redesigned, and replaced. ford should take recognition to the customers and dealers that own these vehicles. people are purchasing these vehicles without the knowledge of possible failure and technical difficulties of these units. these issues can cause the vehicles, especially the vehicles that are all wheel drive, to lock up, brake, break, accelerate uncontrollably, and cause wrecks, fender benders, or more severe injuries, and even the lives of people of this great nation. the united states government will need to take action immediately, before ford motor company vehicles kill, eliminate, and or decease people. *tr

We were pulling out of a parking lot into traffic on a highway and the wrench light came on and we lost all power to the vehicle. the vehicle had to be shut off and then started back up in the middle of the road. another incident happened on my way to work and there were cars behind me. i was able to make it to the side of the road to start it back up. the third incident happened again on my way to work and then the engine light illuminated and when i had it checked the codes p2104 and p2111 came up. the throttle body was stuck opened and in a bind. i was almost hit during the second incident and feel that this is a serious safety issue. i am glad that i wasn't on the interstate going 65 or 70 mph. the car almost came to a complete stop on its own in the matter of a few yards. *tr

I was driving my infant son home from the hospital after cardiovascular surgery. it was a light drizzle following a period of heavy rain. the roads were wet but there was no standing water. cars were braking in front of me to make a left hand turn. i applied my brakes, the pedal was up, but there were no brakes. the vehicle did not even begin to stop. i pushed them again and again and there was still no braking of the vehicle causing a rear end collision with the car in front of me who rear ended the car in front of him. note: the airbags never deployed! i had to take my infant back to the hospital via ambulance to have him checked out because of the prior surgery. the dealership said the car did not throw any codes and that there was no way to test the anti-lock brakes and no way to prove that they failed. i am a very cautious driver, always leave plenty of space to stop between me and the cars in front of me. i have never had an accident or moving violation, and yet the response that i received from the dealership was "well the front ends are made to collapse in the event of an accident".. that is not the issue. the accident should never have happened because the vehicle should have stopped. there was more than enough space to stop, i was applying the brakes, and did so multiple times to try to get them to work (so obviously i had plenty of space to stop) and yet the car would not even slow down. a vehicle should stop when you apply the brakes, anti-lock mode or not! someone could have been killed and one of those people could have been my infant son!!!!! *tr

2005 ford freestyle sel fwd - 116k miles, very good condition, 2nd owner. on 11/1, i requested mechanic to do a full inspection on the car, no know issues, but just to check it over before winter. upon inspection, mechanic found the engine cradle subframe to be rusted/rotted beyond repair, and said car was not safe to drive. only this cradle showed significant rust, in fact the original exhaust system is still on the car (that is most shocking, the exhaust out lasted this subframe). as i stated the car is in fantastic shape, and runs great. we either had to fix or scrap the car as it was unsafe to drive. estimates from dealers to replace were around $3000. we ended up using a local body shop we trust to replace the subframe with a used / rust free one for $1150. i retained the subframe and called ford customer service also to issue a complaint. i realize the car is 10 years old with over 100k miles on it, but given its great condition (if you saw pictures you would understand) there is no acceptable reason for a subframe, that holds all the suspension and steering to be rusted/rotted to the point of being unsafe to drive. *tr

While driving on the highway the wrench light suddenly came on & my car was put in "safe mode" . this make my car stop. i almost slam another car. had engine light that came on read & was told the throttle body was stuck open. took it to local ford dealership where they changed the throttle body. when the wrench light comes on the car doesn't want to accelerate & goes into safe mode. i took the car to a ford dealer and was told the transmission has to be replaced but it was replaced few years ago. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. the contact stated that the rear liftgate abruptly closed with force due to the support struts. there were no injuries reported. the dealer stated that both struts needed to be replaced. the contact stated that the parts were not available and needed to be ordered. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 110,000.

Vechicle was parked, no one in or near it when all by itself the headlights started to turn off and on rapidly at about half bright for about 30 to 40 seconds i had the control that unlocks and locks the doors in my pocket. i don't have a car starter for this car. i used the lock unlock remote and the problem stoped. i have never noticed it before and i bought the unit new in 2005. i think that the problem is electrical in nature and i'm wondering if a fire could be started by this problem, and if there is something that can cause this problem and what to do to fix it'

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. the contact stated while attempting to close the front driver side door, the door failed to close because the latch had become frozen due to the cold weather. as a result, the contact had to hold the door close while the vehicle was in motion. the contact was able to properly close the door after the vehicle heated up. the failure recurred multiple times throughout the winter. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for a diagnosis. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and notified the contact that the vehicle had already been serviced under recall nhtsa: campaign 06v383000 (latches/locks/linkages). the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 90,000. ..updated 11/06/14 *bf

It first started while driving down the street my traction control light and my wrench light suddenly came on. my vehicle was put into "safe mode"which caused my car to stop losing all power. i looked up my vin number at ford.com and it said a recall is in action by the company to remedy a safety or emissions-related concern related to a vehicle to the dealer for service. i contacted the service department at ford and the customer relationship center and was told its not a recall it was under an extended warranty that expired in may 31st 2013. just on oct 4 2014 i was driving on the expressway with my wife and children and the car suddenly put it into safe mode and abruptly stopped! im sorry but it sounds like a safety concern to me and should be considered a recall. *tr

While driving on the highway with my four children the wrench light suddenly came on & my car was put in "safe mode" which caused my car to stop on the highway after losing all power. i was very close to be slammed into from behind. had engine light that came on read & was told the throttle body was stuck open. took it to local ford dealership where they cleaned the throttle body. drove normal for a week & now repeated same issue. car doesn't want to accelerate & goes into safe mode shutting down at random times. also sitting in line at my children's school the car surged forward while foot on brake almost hitting car in front of me. ford dealership says extended warranty only covered a cleaning & not replacement of a part they know is faulty. *tr

The car stalled while i was in las vegas. i was driving on the street and all of the sudden the speed went down and i could control the speed ("failed engine safe mode" appeared in the panel). i parked the vehicle, turned it off and re-started it. the problem didn't happen again. on my way back, took it to fairway ford in placentia, california. they replaced the throttle body, air intake and engine roll restrictor. car was ok until 6/6/14 with 65,330 miles when the same thing happend while driving around my house, took it to fairway ford and it was recall 12n03 on the vehicle (never received a notice from ford), they cleaned the throttle body and re-programmed the pcm. 2 mos. later, 8/28/14 same thing happened, and fairway ford told me they have to replace the throttle body assembly again and i have to pay $860. called ford customer service at 800-392-3673, talked to neida and she said i could get any financial assistance because the recall had expired. i escalated the situation, and a supervisor will call me back on tuesday 9/2/14. if this happened on the freeway i could get rear ended and be killed.

Cars runs fine when cold or early in the morning after few minutes wrench light gets on and transmission start to make noise when shifted and won't accelerate well, runs but engine stay at high rpms , if i turn it off for few seconds wrench light come off and runs fines but after few minutes running wrench light come on and the problem again .

Car lunges when sitting still with engine running both forward and reverse and is worse when air cond is on. loud noise i believe is coming from transmission while parked and running and sitting still. system was overcharging and caused my battery to explode. check light comes on intermittently. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. the contact stated that while driving 35 mph, the vehicle went over a bump in the road and three minutes later the vehicle stalled. the vehicle failed to restart. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. the technician diagnose that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

Car was financed and purchased used from authorized ford dealer in 2007 @ approx. 64k miles. previous owner was registered as ford motor co., indiana. on 12 jun 2014, without warning, the continuously-variable transmission (cvt) first showed signs of a problem: failing to shift out of lower speed gear from a stop to higher gears during travel. problem was remedied temporarily by shifting from d to r and back to d while stopped. the problem recurred sporadically, but within last week frequency of problem has increased while awaiting service appointment. this morning, 13-aug-2014, transmission slipped and failed to engage in any forward gear while stopped at intersection, resulting in a complete loss of forward propulsion. problem remedied by shifting from d to r and back to d, with significant difficultly. service technician states that cvt failures in this make and model are common and recommends replacement of transmission with rebuilt (as transmission is no longer manufactured by ford). moreover, only ford can perform the repair/replacement. no warning lights were activated during any of these events. cost of repair will exceed value of car. $5800 or more versus $3600 trade-in or instant-cash offer price $1500. ac compressor failure and rebuild (including rear ac) in 2012 cost $875. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. while driving approximately 25 mph, the vehicle jerked without warning. the failure recurred multiple times. an independent mechanic stated that the transmission fluid needed to be changed and the transmission filter replaced. the vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. the manufacturer was not notified. the approximate failure mileage was 105,000.

The problem with this car and the throttle body has been going on for a while. i took the car to the ford dealer but they only cleaned the throttle body when it needed replacement. the last event was in august 1 when while i was driving the fail safe mode came up and the car suddenly lost the power and wouldn't run faster than probably 0.1 mile per hour. this was the second time this happened the first time i was with my kids in a major highway and the car suddenly stop running. thank god i had a chance to steer to the emergency lane. many people are having the same issue with the 2005-2007 freestyle, this is a super safety issue and nobody is doing anything about it. when my car stopped i could have been hit on the back with a worst outcome. i got a tow truck and they took the car to the ford dealer. those people are not helpful at all and treated me with a bad attitude. very expensive to change that's why ford is not getting involved and only offered to clean the part in the extended warranty, knowing that wouldn't fix the problem. ford should have a recall for the throttle body part before somebody gets killed in a very serious accident that this problem could cause. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. the contact stated that while driving 55 mph, the fail safe mode and the check engine warning lights illuminated. the contact stated that there was a sudden loss of power and the vehicle failed to accelerate over 10 mph. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 145,000. updated 10/02/14*lj the consumer stated the vehcle would surge at low speeds and experience a loss of power at high speeds. updated 03/2/2015 *js

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. while accelerating from a complete stop, the vehicle experienced a three to four second lag. the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. the vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. the failure mileage was 104,902.

Check transmission light and check engine indicator came up wrench light lit up would not shift gears. *tr

Lunges forward or backward when put in to drive or reverse .check charging system comes on and off as it please. i have had it checked out 4 different times but no problems have been found. the next issue is now it is displaying the wrench light and says engine safe mode and check engine light is on. i really liked my car until this has started it is my only car and i have 3 small children i need to transport daily and i am very scared to drive this car but have no other choice. ford please help figure out these problems i have read a lot about other having these same problems. *tr

Riding down road and car started lunging and trying to go on its own. then transaxle light came on. car would then only go 40mph but it would rev up and tac at 5 or more. took it to americus sunbelt ford, they said it needed transaxle fluid and put some in. light went off and it worked. very dangerous to be in road and car won't go fast enough to get out of the way. the a/c quit right after this. had a/c fixed and it was ok. next the throttle body in june 2012 messed up and i had it fixed at sunbelt ford and they charged me almost $900. ran for a while then ford had a recall on throttle body and i took it in and they cleaned it but would not reimburse me for what i paid to get fixed. may 2014 a/c compressor went out again got it fixed and on july 13, 2014 in atlanta ga on interstate 85 around norcross with the traffic flying 75 80 mph by me jerking along at 40mph and the transaxle light came on. it was extremely scary since i had my child and husband with me when this happened and we were not at an exit to get off but when we limped to one i turned into a parking lot and it quit going up the small hill. it would not go forward or backward therefore we were in harms way again. with the help of strangers we pushed it to safety. i had to have it towed 169 miles back to my home and the mechanic says that it is full of transmission fluid but it will not go. this is a safety hazard and an accident waiting to happen. ford should have to take these cars off the road and pay me for all the repairs and a car that won't go. *tr

Vehicle idling, vehicle put into reverse and instantly accelerated backwards, depressed brake and vehicle net into a safe fail mode. engine light and a wrench dashboard light came on. turned vehicle off and back on systems came up fine. put vehicle in drive and vehicle accelerated and lunged forward. engine light and wrench dashboard light came on and engine went into fail safe mode again. drove vehicle home in fail safe mode. vehicle was taken in for servicing september 08, 2010 for same issue, throttle body was replaced. *tr

* acceleration problems when parking or reversing at low speeds when the a/c is running on any fan level. - during high exterior temperatures when vehicle ac is on, vehicle drastically lunges forward if in drive - or backwards if in reverse. research online states that this is a common problem among ford vehicles, therefore if ford does not act swiftly to correct this obvious safety defect in their manufacturing, i will contact my congressional/senate representatives. these vehicles transport children, and ford should do the right thing and not ignore these problems like chevrolet and toyota did. "man-up" ford! *tr

Purchased used-when the weather is cold the doors will not shut-appears to be some type of electronic problem-even when car is warmed up the doors will not latch shut. *tr

I was driving on the freeway roughly 65-70 mph and the failsafe engine mode came on, which disabled my gas pedal. i could not accelerate. i was in the far left lane, and had to "coast" with my hazard lights on so i could turn the car off while in park on the shoulder. i restarted the car and it went away. thankfully traffic was light! earlier in the week this same thinghappened on my way to work i was on a 35 mph rd, and it did this, lost all use of the gas. had to kill the car and restart but that time the check engine codes p2106 and p061b were drawn.(not the first time i've had these codes i know they mean throttle body'sbad) i've kept my obdii scanner in the car cuz these codes come up once a week at least. i just keep erasing them, restarting the car, and drives fine till it randomly goes off again. thus was the first time it has happened to me on the highway. it scared me to death that i would have been rear ended on a highway. these should be recalled. ford claims there's no safety issue. i barely avoided a potential fatal crash! *tr

My ford freestyle has began to experience acceleration problems when parking or reversing at low speeds only while the a/c is running on any fan level. have come close to hitting a pedestrian while parking, but no serious injuries to report. updated 3/17/2015 *js

The vehicle suddenly lunges forward when at a stop. vehicle lunges forward and stalls. *tr

While driving, my ?05 ford freestyle awd limited the air & radio turn off, along with all of the lights on the dash, all gauges bottom out & the turn signal does not work. this lasts for about 30-45 repeatedly, in quick succession. you cannot signal a turn or know speed when this occurs which is a safety issue. the battery and check engine light come on & sometimes it reads check charging system. this started fall 2013, no one found the problem. it stopped over the winter & started again this spring. again 2 shops including the dealer again cannot find the problem. battery & voltage readings were normal. dealership says it could be the instrument console ($999.99) or a frayed wire but could not validate either issue & admitted the instrument console would not explain the radio & air turning off. the dealer recommended that i replace my relatively new battery, but couldn't give a reason & did not find something wrong with the battery or the wiring to the battery so i took my car home with no answers this is an issue i see all over the internet, i have 2 young children & do not feel safe driving while the instrument panels turn on and off repeatedly. i don't know if it impacts the exterior lights because it has been daylight. will it take congressional inquiry like gm is facing before ford takes responsibility or issues a recall for these problems? they must not care since they stopped making the vehicle shortly after it entered the market, i do not trust ford. *tr

2005 ford freestyle continuously missing out and or lunges. if it's hot out & air is on car will drastically lunge forward or reverse. if it's raining out car misses out while just driving normally & acts as if it's going to stall out when going forward from a stop light or similar situations. there have been many near misses with both type of incidents. also check fuel cap comes on periodically & goes off for no apparent reason as well. vehicle has not felt safe for quite some time - but it's paid for. i've read many many concerns with these issues & am shocked that this has not been recalled by now - what does it take?? *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. the contact stated that the wheel well on the vehicle was corroded and contained holes. as a result of the holes, fumes seeped into the vehicle and caused the contact to become ill. the holes also caused the seat belt to become wet when it rained and collect salt when it snowed. the vehicle was taken to a mechanic where the failure was confirmed. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified. the approximate failure mileage was 129,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would accelerate or decelerate independently. the failure was intermittent. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the throttle body valve needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 140,243.

This vehicle looses complete power while driving. runs sluggish and hesitates.. took it to the dealership for possible recall (throttle body) dealer says not the issue need to replace alternator, and transmission, etc.. called ford motor company customer service for assistance to see if this was a known issue. *tr

When putting car in drive on warm days with the air on the car will lunge forward. i am used to this but my wife got in the car yesterday 5-29-2014 and almost hit a car in the parking lot. very dangerous !!! read that i am not the only one with this issue. i am the original owner of this car. *tr

It should have been a sign when the brakes wore out at less than a year and less than 9,000. the car would idle high and jump before stepping on the gas. the car would get a jump start before i wanted it to move. a noise could be heard while the car was in park. however, it did change noises as i change gears. driving the car would sound like it was roaring. during the winter time, the car was not good with the gears/transmission as it felt like it was slipping in the transmission and not sticking in the gear. the car is presently in the service station of the place i purchased the car and i have been advised the vehicle needs a transmission and catalytic converter. the car has a little over 62,000 miles and has been maintained. *tr

The very first time it occurred i was parking my vehicle and it just lunge forward on its own. my foot was on the brake and not on the accelerator. it happen multiple times that day to the point i started to put the car in neutral when i came to a stoplight to keep it from possibly hitting another vehicle. this went on and on that summer and it seemed to do it when it is hot and the a/c is running. it hasn't stop since! *tr

We noticed that when going over bumps in the road, the interior lights would randomly turn on and off. at first i thought it might have been related to a door switch but after some trouble shooting, i found that it was related to the ignition switch. i found that while driving i could wiggle the key and the lights might turn on or off randomly. there was no effect to the engine. during the day i'd not noticed it but at night it is quite distracting. i've not yet replaced the switch but it is on my list. we recently purchased the car. it may have had the problem for some time before we bought it. as part of my fixing things, i'd also replaced the brake light switch that was stuck on, causing damage to the lights on the tail gate from heat. i can save the switches if it is of interest. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

We own a ford freestyle 2005 the transmission has never been quite right, it failed over the weekend and the ford tech says transmissions are defective but their recommendation is to replace it at a cost of 6600 with the same type of defective transmission. i have done my research and have spoken to many people owners of the 2005 through 2007 ford freestyles who have had the same experiences. 75 i have found posted online they replaced their transmissions at cost from 5600 to 7800 only to have them fail again in a short time. ford should be forced to stand behind their product as we have owned fords for almost 30 years now and maintain our cars will due diligence this is a defective product. we have both owned ford taurus wagons which one had nearly 400000 miles on the clock when we sold it still running great! our ford also has had many occurrences of the throttle sticking under acceleration so much so that it would have to be shifted to neutral to pull over and restart it. *tr

The interior lights came on w/o turning them on and the switch was in the off position. also, no doors were ajar at the time of the incident. at the same time the headlights turned on and off three separate times within one minute. this occurred on 05/14/2014, 05/17/2014 and 05/20/2014. all incidents were while driving at night. the first incident was while traveling on the interstate at 65 mph, the road was smooth with no rough areas hit at the time of the incident. the second incident occurred while traveling at 35 mph on a city road which was also smooth and the final incident occurred while traveling on a local highway at about 60 mph on a smooth roadway. *tr

I am writing to complain about 2 issues that i have experienced with my 2005 ford freestyle vin # [xxx]...i have read online by a lot of people complaining about the throttle body...my car tries to accelerate on its own at times even when i am on the brake...also the ac problem i have that i have read about online by a lot of people. my car wont cool when idling but the driver side will cool when going down the highway. i do believe the problems should be addressed with all the complaints about them. thanks for your time. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

I was traveling on a side street at approximately 30 mph. i heard a loud clunk from the rear of the car.. i stopped the car and got out to check the cause. the right rear lower control arm was no longer connected to the vehicle structure. the attachment bolt and bushing is connected to the control arm. the attachment bracket that is welded to the sub-frame is deteriorated. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. the contact stated that while driving 55 mph, the vehicle became very hard to maneuver. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the steering u-joint needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 79,800 and the current mileage was 80,000.

Last weekend the transmission went out in our 2005 ford freestyle. the car had been driving fine with no indication that there was a problem. we were traveling at about 45 mph when we suddenly heard a loud clunking noise. immediately after the clunking noise we heard the sound of metal clanging around under the car and hitting the road...the front wheels began skidding and it felt as if the back of the car lifted of the road. at this point i felt as if i had no control over the vehicle. we were fortunate that no one was driving behind us, as it is very likely we would have been rear ended. i pulled the car to the side of the road and the oil light came on. i immediately turned the car off, got out and looked underneath and saw oil running out of the car onto the road. we then noticed the trail of mangled metal in the road. at this point i knew we were in big trouble. we had the car towed to a local garage and were told that the transmission went out. garage called on monday only to tell us that a used transmission for this car is very hard to find and that they were unable to find one locally...and further explained that replacing with a new transmission would cost $6000-$7000, maybe more since this transmission had been completely destroyed and we couldn't turn it in for a core. something in the transmission actually came apart causing the transmission to bind and literally tear itself apart. we bought this car used for $6,500 and have only owned it for 11 months. i am seeing that this is a pretty common problem with this car. not only can i not afford this repair, there is no way i am going to spend that kind of money on a transmission that is likely to fail just as this one did. so i am without a car with 4 children trying to figure out how i'm going to afford another one. this is obviously a defect with this car and ford should have done something to fix this. *tr

On 04/10/2014 at 10:50am. i was driving on route 22 west bound. i was going 65 mph when the traction light came on as well the wrench light that is transmission light came flashing across dashboard "check transmission". the car went from 65mph to 25mph and i almost got killed by a tractor trailer that was behind me, because of sudden loss of power . the vehicle lost power and i could not travel more than 25 mph and the car was stuck in low gear and would not go above 3 rpm's. i took it to dealership they ran it through diagnostic, the code that came up was p0715, which is possible mesontranich unit ,tss input was erratic, the code was consider inconclusive and dealership and the warranty company refused to fix and they said there was nothing wrong with the car. on 04/22/2014 i was driving pennsylvania turnpike going north bound on route 476. when the same incident happened with a speed of 50mph and was stuck in gear. i had to pull over with 2 young kids in the vehicle. i shut the car off and turned it back on. besides traction light that came on and wrench light came on saying check transmission, the check engine light came on as well. i was able to video record the whole incident to show how unsafe the vehicle i was in. i was able to get the vehicle to a ford dealership. they ran diagnostics the codes that came up were p0715, p0701,p2765, the vehicle motormounts were broken, whoever fixed did and illegal fix, the motor mounts should of been completely replaced and the motor mounts was super glued by rtv super glue,which is illegal. this vehicle was inspected by the dealership where purchased and the sold me a vehicle with an improper and illegal inspection. the car should of been fixed by dealership and was not and put me and my family safety at risk. *tr

On monday, march 17th, 2014, after $3685 in repairs and maintenance, as well as some recall work, and a loan for $5321 for my 2005 ford freestyle limited awd (which was just purchased in october 2013 and has only been driven about a month total due to numerous issues), i encountered a problem with my transmission while pulling out of my driveway. as i finished pulling out of my driveway and shifted the vehicle into drive, all of the sudden the vehicle lost power, accompanied by a wrench light and a message on the dashboard saying "service transmission soon." there was a vehicle driving down the road behind me in the same lane; however, i was able to pull the vehicle back into the driveway in time before the vehicle approached my car. it is my understanding that ford is aware of the issue with their cvt transmissions and that incidents like this pose serious safety risks for the driver/passengers/others; however, they have failed to issue a recall for the transmission. according to the carfax on my vehicle, the transmission has already been replaced once, so this is absolutely ridiculous that it needs to be replaced again at a little over 142,000 miles. i was quoted about $6500 for a new transmission to be installed by the local ford dealership; however, i cannot afford this, so i either risk the chance of getting into an accident by continuing to drive the vehicle and having it lose power once again, or i do not drive it at all. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. the contact stated that the vehicle was purchased on february 6, 2014 and advised the dealer during a test drive there was a noise. the dealer stated that there was a loose belt and stated to schedule a service appointment. while driving 25 mph the vehicle was making a grinding noise and then it stalled and would not shift in or out gear. the vehicle had to be towed to a local mechanic that was recommended by the dealer. the failure nearly caused a crash to occur. the dealer advised the contact that they would pay half of the repair cost; however, instead the dealer provided another transmission. after the transmission was installed the identical failure recurred. the contact was concerned about a potential crash. the dealer did not diagnose the failure. the failure occurred on february 26, 2014. the vehicle was in the mechanic possession from february 26, 2014 to march 19, 2014; however, the failure recurred and was towed back to the local mechanic. the mechanic was referred to the contact by the dealer. the vehicle was not repaired. the dealer gave the mechanic a transmission with no warranty; however, there is a limited warranty provided by the local mechanic. the failure mileage was 106,439.

Well it idles loud. and is slow to go when their is nothing wrong with transmission. their is a lot of complaints from people on this car and everyone is trying to get a govt recall on this make and model. also the car fix shop says it could be the throttle body or transmission filter. researching everyone else is having this same problem and when you get this fixed which altogether is 1700 dollars. it just goes right back out. someone said that a lawsuit was being formed on ford because they won't fix the problem. and you are stuck with this car. even the ones who hasn't drove very much and is brand new is having the same problems also. from 2001 to 2006 yr models. please help us get ford to do a recall on this make and model of these cars please. *tr

When driving the car the steering would catch and it pulled me toward the ditch line and oncoming traffic. this is very dangerous. *tr

The entire instrument panel went dark while drving at night, headlights included. the gauges all dropped to zero, then went back up, back to zero. this happened a few times within a minute. then all the lights on the panel lit up including airbag , abs, everything. very scary to have this happen while driving in the dark. i am very thankful that it was me driving and not my 16 year old daughter -- it really could have caused an accident. this happened again last night while i was driving to pick up my 12 year old from church--- same exact thing. the engine was running fine, though. i researched the problem and saw many, many complaints and it's a known issue for this model year. why isn't there a recall? this is a serious safety issue - do you want a oncoming vehicle to have there lights flashing on/off and instrument panel failing while they are driving straight toward you or someone in your family? *tr

Vehicle experienced loss of steering due to corrosion to the steering shaft. *tr

I was sent the recall for door latches freezing and doors not closing securely and/or doors opening. i had the recall work done at ford dealer. the following winter was mild and doors were not wet in below freezing days/nights etc the following years doors still continued to open and not latch shut when wet and below freezing. following this discovery i called ford customer service on 2 separate occasions and they said "we did the recall work and that's all we are doing" i told them it did not fix anything --they said its not their problem. this car is junk at every level but doors not closing is their problem - please make them re-recall this issue!! *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. the contact stated that the drivers side door failed to latch causing it to open freely while driving. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage were 72,000. updated 3/28/14*cn in december 2012, the consumer was informed the recall had already been performed. on 02/18/14, the consumer was informed the vehicle needed a new door latch. updated 04/22/14

In drive at 40 mph to 55 mph the car almost stalls and goes i to fail safe mode. in fail safe mode the car runs at 15 mph. the dealer says they can not duplicate the problem. *tr

I took my car to the local ford dealership to diagnose a tapping noise in the engine and was told i needed a transmission. used $2,000 to $3,000 and new $6,500. he told me that the car could go 50 miles or 50,000 miles before it completely stopped working but it could be dangerous if it happened if i were going at a high rate of speed. after searching the internet this appears to be a common problem that ford has never been forced to issue a recall for and won't fix for me. what happens if my kids are in the car with me when the transmission goes? i can't afford to fix the problem, i can't afford a new car - so what do people like me do? this is not a new problem for ford they could and should repair their defective design and equipment. *tr

Me and my wife carpool on third shift to our jobs. upon backing out of the driveway in reverse, the wrench light came on, and an error reading" failsafe engine mode". i was able to make it to work, however i couldn't go fast at all no more than maybe 40. i'm seeing online many with this year and model need or have had new throttle body's put in with no luck coming from it. i'm hoping there's a recall because i have two children and a wife to get around in this one car.i wanna know what the recall is on it if one at all is available. why haven't they corrected it yet after all these years of problems and so many complaints? *tr

2005 freestyle cvt transmission failure, bought in summer 2013 as was never made aware of the issues with the transmissions. sometimes it would work just fine and other times it seemed like it was straining to keep up the speed it was set at. in november started to head to work and the transmission and check engine light came on, took it to shop and spent 1200.00 to repair computer chip inside transmission hoping this would help but it did not. the car will only engage in the cvt transmission if warm but takes a long time to warm up and then only goes a short distance before more problems. now being told 5000 plus to replace the transmissions cause nothing else fixes the problem. have only taken the car for one night a month ago and it has been at the repair shop ever since so since november only had it a night due to this matter. was advised the car is not safe to drive especially during the winter due to the possible complete failure at any time. *tr

Tl- the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. the contact stated that one of the doors opened independently while the vehicle was in motion. the contact referenced nhtsa campaign number: 06v383000 (latches/locks/linkages) and stated that the vehicle was serviced under the recall but did not prevent the failure from occurring. the manufacture was contacted and advised that they would not assist. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure and current mileage was 97,000. kmj

While my wife was driving home from work one night the wrench light came on the dash and the car started to make a loud whining noise from the engine area. she pulled into a shopping plaza and shut the car off and called me on the cell, we tried to start it up but the whining noise kept going and the car would move into any of its gears. it would shift into the gears selections but would not move at all, so i had it towed with a ramp truck threw my aaa membership. the transmission was not leaking and was full at the time of the breakdown and now its going to cost me around $5,000.00 to replace the transmission because ford motors co. had a problem with there cvt transmissions in the models from 2005 to 2007 in the freestyles and 500 models.my car may have 170,000 miles on it but the body is in great condition because its never been in an accident and right now i can not afford the repair bill. i could purchase a nice used car for that amount of money. i will never buy a ford product again. ford motors co. knows about this problem but due to the time line they will never have a recall and the owners will be stuck with the costly repairs. thank you *tr

Car leaks when it rains. third row driver side cup holders stay full of water, i pulled plug below spare tire to keep water from filling up and rusting the tire. many complaints online about this car leaking. now the electrical system is damaged, the reverse lights stay on, and the taillights sometimes have water in them. *tr

Cvt failure. car would not accelerate over 45 mph and began jerking. would sit at traffic lights sometimes for 3 turns before car would move. barely made it home. *tr

Twice in snow storms while creeping along at <5 mph and applying the brakes (gently pumping) to negotiate a hill the brake pedal became extremely hard to push and seemed non functional. i believe this is repeatable and is somehow related to low speed on a down grade while pumping the brakes. i could not discern whether the engine idle was gaining but the vehicle was unstoppable until i reached the bottom of the grade. once reaching the base of the hill the problem mysteriously goes away. a mechanic could not find anything wrong with the physical brakes. i believe it is traction and anti-lock brake control related. *tr

Transmission is going out and can't afford to repair because of ridiculous cost. seat belt in middle seat is stuck and my children can't sit in that seat because it is stuck. very unhappy with this ford buy. i do not feel safe in my family vehicle! *tr

When idle in drive the rpm's surge by itself and the vehicle jerks forward.

Cvt failed at approximately 87,500 miles while my nephew was driving the car. fortunately, no one was hurt and he was able to bring the vehicle to a controlled stop. the vehicle continued to operate for another 5 miles of driving before it would no longer shift into forward or reverse gears. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. the contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph, the wrench icon and the traction control warning indicator illuminated as the vehicle exhibited an abnormal reduction in power. the contact mentioned that the failure recurred on numerous occasions. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure and current mileage was 116,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford freestyle. the contact stated that while driving approximately 15 mph, the rear passenger door failed to latch which resulted in the door independently opening while the vehicle was in motion. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 06v383000 (latches/locks/linkages). the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure and current mileage was 107,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. the contact stated that during colder temperatures or when it rains, the front driver's side door would not engage when closed. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis. the technician was unable to diagnose the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 65,000. . ..updated 03-12-14 *bf

The dash turned off. all of the dash components are not working including the mileage, speedometer, gas, oil, turn signals etc. it is not safe to drive. it fails several times during the day and at night keeping me guessing if i am driving the speed limit or not and if my turn signals are working. the airbag safety light also is not working, flashing on and off keeping me wondering if i have any safety at all. this problem is not just happening with my car but others in my year and make. it is not safe for the driver, passenger, and other cars on the road. this needs to be fixed. as of now, the bug has not fixed itself. the electronics have been off for a full day and i am worried they won't turn back on. please do some further work on this problem. thank you. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. the contact stated that the check engine, wrench icon and the traction control warning indicators illuminated as the vehicle exhibited an abnormal reduction in power. the engine rpms also increased abnormally as the vehicle lunged forward. the failure was recurring over a two year span. the vehicle was taken to the dealer however, the technician could not diagnose the problem. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the problem. the approximate failure was 90,000.

I have a 2005 sel freestyle with about 130k miles on it. this morning while driving to work with speed of 55mph all of a sudden the abs and awd lights came on and the message center displayed "check traction control" and "awd malfunction", then entire panel went dark (rpm, gas, oil, speed and odometer). i noticed that the gauges were making a ticking noise at that time as well. i pulled off the main hwy and shut car off, i then tried to restart the car. all of the gauges lit up again, but car would not start, acted like battery/alternator was shot. had to get it towed home and was late to work. not sure where to start to solve the issue, have seen too many posts with the same issues. i think that ford needs to step up and take the appropriate steps to recall these vehicles before fatalities begin. *tr

The dash board info reads safe mode (engine failure) the lite and a wrench appear on the data on the dash. the vehicle motor still on goes down to 1 to 3 mph while driving, on street or freeway, the car have to be shut off and restarted and proceeds to run for awhile and does the same thing and no one can seem to find out what the problem is.it have been worked on by license mechanics several times and the problem is still there.. need a solution. it is a unsafe situations

Gauges bottom out occasionally and the lights on the gauges will also go out for a few seconds. i googled this and found several forums and articles where others have run into this. a defect/short in the gauge cluster. to date though the nhtsa or ford have not done anything. driving at 50mph and at night time has to be considered a dangerous situation for myself and others. *tr

In 2011 the throttle body failed on my 2005 ford freestyle. ford recommended cleaning the throttle body and i had this done at a ford dealer. ford later extended the warranty on this part and reimbursed me. following this, i found that the car occasionally lunged and the rpms would race. on november 3, 2013 the vehicle went into fail safe mode while driving at 45 mph. i was in heavy traffic and the entire engine stopped accelerating. i immediately hit my brakes and began to pull over. i restarted the vehicle and tried to make my way home at 15 mph. on monday i made an appointment to have my car seen. i was told it was still covered by the extended warranty. on tuesday the car again went into fail safe mode and shut down while driving. i was almost rear ended. on inspection, the dealer found that the throttle body was at fault. the part was faulty, and could not be cleaned to fix. it would have to be replaced, but ford would not cover the cost (over $900) even though they know there is a problem with this part. when calling, i was told that they would only cover a one time cleaning. the cleaning did not fix the problem, and this is a massive safety issue. the car shuts down in traffic, leaving you vulnerable. *tr

Had a previous recall done to clean throttle body for cold start stall it ran fin for a couple of weeks when one sunday we were on the interstate my wife was driving at the time when suddenly it was like some one shut the engine off, we were in very heavy traffic with traffic moving fast my wife become very scared she had no power steering or brakes cars were locking their brakes blowing horns and passing around us i shifted the car to neutral for we were still rolling about 50 by then and had her try and restart car which it did and we resumed speed to the next pull over, i contacted the dealer and someone in ford quality and was told i would have to pay check out fees and it was not a warranty nor goodwill item. since we reluctantly take the ford we use our older chevy instead, i have used the ford several times since the incident and it acts up every time, i am on disability and cannot afford the cost for check . out fees after reading dozens of blogs there seems to be a problem in the throttle body, and this is a big safety issue, i am a retired ford technician forced to due to cancer, we need help with our car and for you to be aware of the dangerous problem these cars are having, had i not been with my wife the first time this occurred there could have been a serious accident, i have been on line and talked with many other people with the same problem, some not as lucky as us. i think ford needs to first ck the recall they did and then find out why i am having this dilemma, after 24 years. as a ford tech i have never come across something as scary and dangerous as this. a word of feedback would be greatly appreciated thank [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

We have had this car for over two years now. in those two years our instrument cluster has been replaced by the ford dealer 4 times now. when driving the instrument cluster goes off and sends fuel shutoff codes to the fuel system which causes the vehicle to shake. other items replaced were the onboard computer and alternator. the computer has been reprogrammed once, but no help. i have seen the technical release for this issue, but this has been a huge safety concern for my family. when the car starts to shake and you are doing 65/70 mph it could cause an accident. *tr

Tl* the contact owns 2005 ford freestyle. the contact stated that while driving 40 mph, the vehicle began to shake and would not shift out of gear. the contact moved the vehicle off the roadway, shut off and restarted. the vehicle resumed normally. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 170,000.

Vehicle would surge and loose power at all speeds. at times when pressing the accelerator the car would not respond, then all of the sudden would surge, then would lose power. took it to the dealer recently as they told me that there was a recall. dealer cleaned the throttle body only. now it's worse. i was driving back from the dealer and the car lost power, wrench light on, and left me in the middle lane of the highway. shut the car off and on again and continue but with minimal power. took it to a mechanic who told me that the throttle body is getting stuck. i see this is happened to a lot of freestyle owner, especially from 2005-2007. car is dangerous to drive as it's unpredictable when surges will happen. *tr

I purchased a ford freestyle sel 2005, on november 2005, from the ford dealer, brand new car. i am the only driver. my transmission started to make a noise on last week. i took the car to 2 different mechanics and both told me that it needs a new transmission!!! it is a cvt transmission, very expensive and only has 130,000 miles. this is a common issue apparently, but there is not a recall or nothing!!!! *tr

When stopping, idling, putting car in gear, etc., the car will lunge almost striking car ahead of me. it seems to be worse when the ac is on or if my steering wheel is turned. i usually put my car in neutral while stopping in a drive thru or at a traffic light because i fear i'm going to hit someone. if i put my car in park, the engine revs very high until you turn off the car. this is extremely dangerous!! *tr

We purchased a used 2005 ford freestyle on april 4, 2013. it had 74,590 miles on it. on october 1, 2013 the ctv transmission began to fail. check engine and check transmission warnings came on, the car would not accelerate past 10mph, it lurched and crunched at 3500-4000rpms. we made it less than one block before it just stopped in the road. turning the engine off and back one, i was able to get back to ten mph and limp it back home. later that day after disconnecting the battery for ten minutes, the car fired up no problem and was drivable until the october 3, 2013 where this action repeated but it didn't even make it a block before stopping. again, by turning the engine off and back on i was able to limp it home. my husband was able to get it started one more time and took it to the mechanic. after an afternoon of full diagnoses, we were told it needed a new refurbed (so not even new) transmission for $6400.00! we were able to limp it home from the mechanics while we consider our options. after researching online this appears to be a well known problem with the ctv transmissions that ford is fully aware of and has no plans to correct. we would like to know what our options are with this lemon! we haven't even had it for 6 months and it has low mileage. thank you. *tr

Happens both when taking off and going over 40mph veh makes thumping sound from rear end and hesitates until thumping goes away then able to accelerate without problem. *tr

Transmission died out in traffic on interstate 89. lost power and went into a low gear. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford free style. the contact was driving approximately 35 mph. transmission warning light illuminated and the transmission failed to operate. she pulled off to the side of the road and started the vehicle back up. she was able to drive the vehicle to the dealer for diagnostic testing and the transmission needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 117,000.

While driving the car the check transmission light came on and the car started driving rough and wasn't shifting properly. drove car back home. barely made it home due transmission problem. had car towed to shop and was told that the cvt transmission needed to be replaced at accost of $7426. car is only worth $4500. no way am i spending over $7000 to fix this. i can buy a whole used freestyle for the same price. with all the complaints and failures of this transmission ford needs to replace these free of charge. *jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. the contact stated that while driving 55 mph, the vehicle came to a complete halt without warning. the contact mentioned that the accelerator pedal failed to engage. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the technician diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 150,000.

While driving on the freeway the wrench light, and check engine light came on. the car lost significant power, almost resulting in accident would only allow me to drive 40mph, pulled over around 11 times and restarted the car. i was an hour away from home. i had the throttle body cleaned a few months ago at the ford dealership, they assured me that this would fix the previous problem because the car was lunging forward (which i have already made a formal complaint). however they also stated that it really should be replaced but they were only instructed to clean it and eventually it would get clogged again. when i spoke to them today they stated that there was nothing they could do and i would have to fix at my own expense. i could understand if it was normal wear and tear on the vehicle. however this is a major safety issue. someone is going to end up hurt by this. i am a family of six and i am really scared for my families safety while in this vehicle. first the lunging backward and forward.... now the car loosing significant power while driving on the freeway... seriously this is not appropriate... please have ford look further into this or eventually they will be sued by someone. as i was pulled over on the side of the road. another gentleman stopped and told me that he as well owns a freestyle and he is having same issues and currently is in the process of a lawsuit with ford. too many safety complaints on the vehicle/transmission for ford not to recall. !!!!!!!!! *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. the contact stated that while the brake pedal was being depressed, the vehicle lunged forward abnormally. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not available. the approximate failure mileage was 43,000. *tr

I was sitting in a drive thru when the engine suddenly revved up and the car lurched forward. the gas pedal was not being pressed at the time, only the brake. i applied more pressure to the brake pedal and the car stopped. the engine continued to rev and then it shut off. when the car was restarted, the check engine light was on. the error code was p061b.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. the contact stated that while traveling various speeds, the vehicle suddenly lost acceleration power and made a strange noise. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not contacted about the failure. the failure mileage was 101,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. the contact stated after starting the vehicle she shifted it in reverse gear but the vehicle accelerated forward. after a considerable amount of time the vehicle began to function as designed. the vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing and the contact was informed that the throttle body needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the vehicle was repaired. the failure and current mileage was 172,000. updated 11/13/13*lj throttle body was cleaned and reprogrammed. updated 11/18/13

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. the contact stated that while driving 40 mph, the transmission light illuminated as the vehicle began to decelerate independently. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where they stated that the transmission needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 88,000. the vin was unavailable.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle exhibited an abnormal noise. the vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis and the contact was informed that the transmission would need to be replaced. the vehicle was taken to several independent mechanics, all of which confirmed that the transmission would need to be replaced. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 163,000.

I was backing up out of parking spot, the car lunged backwards. put the car in drive it lunged forward, idled and the engine fail safe light came on, showing wrench as well. the car stalled out. luckily i was able to coast into parking lot. i had to let the car sit before being able to start it up again. the car has lunged forward on multiple occasions when at a slow mph or pulling into parking spaces. i'm afraid to drive the car in case this happens again with my daughter in the car. i continue to read the same complaints on this vehicle so hard to believe ford hasn't done more for the safety of their customers. *tr

I purchased my ford freestyle in june 2011 and shortly after my car began lunging forward when the air conditioner was on. my car began doing it in forward and reverse gear. i have taken my car to the dealer twice before. they replaced the air compressor, cleaned the throttle body, and reset the computer. this will treat the problem for awhile but it will always come back. last week i nearly hit a pedestrian in a cross walk when my car decided to lunge forward at a red light with my foot on the brake. my wife has nearly hit cars in drive through lines. again i put my car in the shop and they are doing the same work as before. i have been pushed into intersections and nearly t-boned. i have almost hit cars when trying to back up. this car is not safe because even with my foot on the brake the car can move 5-8 feet. when the car lunges forward or backward it will most of the time rumble then die, which is dangerous when i am sent into an intersection with cars coming at me. sometimes i am able to depress the gas pedal all the way, driving at 4000 rpms and slowly move out of the way. i worry about my family of six safety as well as any innocent that may get hurt because of fords incapability to fix the problem they have created. *tr

2005 freestyle sat parked at idle (in parking lot) for approximately 7 minutes. brake pedal was then pressed and gear shift put into "drive". vehicle rpm's immediately went up out of control without foot on accelerator. vehicle quickly lurched forward about 10 feet before brake pedal was depressed far enough to cease the movement. speed estimated at 8mph. rpm's continued to increase and vehicle lurched again and traveled about a foot before brake pedal was further depressed enough to cease movement. for about one-half second after brake pedal was depressed, rpms stayed high and then vehicle shook violently and stalled. dash readout said, "engine failsafe mode". fortunately, no persons were in front of vehicle during incident. one hour later, same day, vehicle would not properly accelerate during passing attempt. unknown if this issue was related. the next morning, vehicle would not start and hasn't started since. vehicle currently in auto repair shop (we've been afraid to drive vehicle and will not drive it until situation is rectified). *tr

We were driving on the freeway (hwy 350) and the car just stalled out, again in traffic on take off the car stalled in the middle of traffic, once getting on i-70 it just stalled,. we took it to dick smith ford here in raytown, missouri , [xxx] the service person said it was covered under extended warranty. so i left the car with them , and about 3:00 pm i got a call, [xxx] said the car was ready, he said they fixed the problem, but it is doing the same thing. this time it stopped with my wife in the heat of traffic, well i called [xxx] at the dealership again and he said it must be something else, well i had a test done, the test indicated it is the same problem the throttle body. i know the problem could not be a tune-up because i just spent $ 900.00 for that at the same ford place, yes over nine hundred dollars. please advise what to do. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. the contact stated while driving 55 mph, the vehicle repair warning lamp illuminated and failed to maintain or increase speed. the vehicle was not repaired but was diagnosed as a problem with the converter. the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. the approximate failure mileage was 75,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, all of the gauges failed as the check engine warning light illuminated. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 120,000.

My freestyle surges and lunges forward and backwards. i hit a car while trying to back up and park because the car surged and accelerated into reverse. this is the second time that i have had this problem in 2 years and needed to replace the throttle body. i almost hit people in a parking lot because of the sudden surge and acceleration. this is extremely unsafe and unpredictable. needs to be recalled! engine mount was also cracked and needed to be repaired as in many of the other cases in the class action lawsuit. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. the contact stated that while driving 5 mph,the vehicle accelerated without manual force on two separate occasions. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis but they were unable to duplicate the problem. the manufacturer was notified. the approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

Bought it 7/23/2013, day one fine. day 2, spouse in car, with 3 children, check transmission light, track control light, check engine light, wrench light all came on. .on the highway. car lost significant power, almost resulting in accident, car bucking and using significant rpms to accelerate . restarted the car after 3-4 times, lights gone car running smoothly. day 3, same thing. i've owned it for 6 days! terrified for my family and other drivers with this vehicle. too many safety complaints on the vehicle/transmission for ford not to recall. an american company putting americans at risk for harm. *tr

Car suddenly slowed to approximately 5 mph and then stopped. accelerator stopped functioning. i waited for ten minutes, turned the engine on and limped home at 5 mph. this breakdown occurred after worked was performed at varsity ford in ann arbor, michigan for this same problem. dealer advised that the worked performed (cleaning the throttle body and reprogramming the powertrain train module) did not work. after detailed discussions with the dealership, i was advised that i needed a complete replacement of the throttle body module at my expense. why should i be held liable for the repair when ford had already admitted that this was a known problem by calling it in for cleaning. this is certainly an issue for the nhtsa to act on. i think that the $882.73 repair bill should be ford's burden, not mine. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. the contact stated that while driving approximately 10 mph, the vehicle stalled as the check engine warning light illuminated. also, the contact mentioned that the wrench warning icon would illuminate intermittently. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the electronic throttle body needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure and current mileage was 132,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would lunge forward and the transmission warning lamp illuminated. the contact mentioned that the vehicle would fail to accelerate. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the technician stated that the throttle body was malfunctioning. the technician cleaned the throttle body however, the failure recurred. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer. the technician diagnosed that the transmission failed and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 123,187 and the current mileage was 130,500.

I have a 2005 ford freestyle and i have 137,053 miles on this car had this car going on 2 years..i bought this car used and still making payments on this car for another year...i have problems with a loud humming noise coming from the cvt tranny and my awd malfunction light stays on all the time now...and my car surges when going down hills...i am on permanent disability and i don't have the money to put into this problem that is fords fault..i did take the car to a tranny shop and they said that they cannot fix the problem cause they don't have the tools to fix it...i contacted ford and they said it was the sensor on the tranny that is going bad and for the rest it would cost more money to check everything out..i don't get this cause ford knows what's wrong but not fixing the problem...but all i know is there is 100's to 1000's of people that they said the same thing to..i was quoted close to $400 to do this...and up to $6000 for a new tranny..now the humming noise is getting louder and all coming from the tranny...awd malfunction light stays on and car surges down hills...sounds and problems like that are never good..im sure the tranny is gonna fail soon...im not sure what i will do since i cannot afford this fix and a car payment on a broken car..ford needs to fix this they put out a faulty tranny its not fair that all of us have to suffer.. *tr

Had recall 12n03 performed due to surging, after repair car continued to surge when cold. when approaching stop car would not want to slow down, would put gear in neutral and tach would surge over 2000 rpm's, does this on a consistent basis. continued to drive until car died while driving, got message for throttle body error, took to dealership and was informed that throttle body needs to be replaced at over $600. recall repair done in april and car failed in july. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. the contact stated that while at a complete stop, the vehicle erroneously accelerated. the contact also stated that the failure recurred intermittently. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not contacted about the failure. the failure mileage was 60,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. the contact stated that while driving 5 mph, there was a loud noise emitted from the power train. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer for a diagnostic test. the dealer stated that the transmission needed to be replaced. the contact did not have the transmission replaced. the failure mileage was 94,000. the vin was not available.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. the contact stated that the vehicle surged forward while in drive and backwards while in reverse. the vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where the failure was unable to be replicated. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 150,000. the current mileage was 167,000. the vin was not available. *tr

When i was reversing out of a parking space my car lunged backwards and then shut off and on my dash board it read "failed safe mode". then 2 weeks later this same thing happened to me when i pulled out onto a street. i was at a busy intersection and my car shut off again stating "fail safety mode" after 2 attempts to restart my car the vehicle finally started again. when i go into drive or reverse my car takes a few seconds to shift and will always lunge forwards or backwards while going around 2mph-5mph. this vehicle is becoming more and more unsafe to drive. the cost of a new cvt transmission will run me $5500. i contacted ford about this issue and they made it clear to me that they have not heard anything about this, although there is currently a class action lawsuit pending against ford for this matter. i also contacted the dealer who i purchased from less than a year and half ago and they are willing to give me $3000 for my vehicle which i purchased for $12,000 and still owe $9,000 for. there is no way i can afford to pay for this repair, especially because my vehicle is worth roughly $5,000 now. *tr

The car had a ctv transmission , on this day after proper maintenance the transmission just broke, it, i believe, was bad design for a trans as witness of ford dropping this trans after 2 years. i had it towed to a transmission shop in brighton mi, where i was told the cvt was impossible to rebuild and would cost $6600 for a new one, the value of the car in good condition is only $4800, so even though the body was in great shape, the engine was in great shape, fairly new tires and great wheels, i had to send it off to an auto salvage company. they gave me $350 for a car that should have been worth $5000. the trans shop knew about the problem with cvt transmissions, as did the salvage yard, i checked online and there is a long line of complaints about this trans. i believe there is already a lawsuit against ford for this problem, and i am disappointed that ford has not acknowledged the problem. i feel i would have paid $1500 to have a trans fixed on this car, even though it should have lasted longer, so i believe i am out about $3000. *tr

I bought my 2005 ford freestyle brand new and my cvt transmission went out when my car had only about 70,000 miles on it and i also had my throttle body replaced as well. i was driving on the free way when without any warning my car just died out causing me to panic and almost getting into a car accident. luckily that didn't happen. i brought it to the dealership 3 times and they couldn't find the problem causing me to not feel very secure about the car i bought. finally they found the problem and fixed it by putting on a new throttle body and a new transmission. now my car has 130,000 miles and it is starting to surge and make a helicopter type noise, and i took it to a mechanic and he says its my throttle body and my transmission again. the shop wants to charge me six thousand dollars to fix which i cant afford and i am gonna have to try to trade it in but dealerships don't want to give me anything for it because of its bad history of such a pricey repair. thanks *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. the contact stated that after a heavy rain, a large amount of water would accumulate on the front and rear passenger's side floorboard. the contact noticed that excessive water seeped through the door panel. there was a recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 06v383000 (latches/locks/linkages); however the contact's vin was not included. the vehicle had not been repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 85,000.

When i was reversing out of a parking space my car lunged backwards and then a few weeks later the same thing happened to me when i pulled out onto a street and went into safe mode. and would only go 40mph. it seems to be happening more frequently when i go into drive or reverse my car will lungebackwards. this vehicle is becoming more and more unsafe to drive. the cost of a new cvt transmission will run me alot of $$$$$. i am aware there is currently a class action lawsuit pending against ford for this matter. i just purchased this vehicle this year if i would have known i would not have bought this car. with four children in the car i am very scared to drive the car . *tr

Sudden, sporadic lunging/surging occurs while at low speeds, i.e. parking. seems to them, especially on hot days when running a/c. last year i got the "safe mode" and wrench display, bit of course when i took it to ford they told me i had to bring it in when the message was still showing. it occurred again this year, but i didn't bother going to ford. but today, as i was trying to park, the car did it again and this time i almost rammed the car in front of me. what can i do? *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. the contact stated that while driving 35 mph, the vehicle stopped accelerating as the transmission and check engine warning lights illuminated. the vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnosis and the contact was informed that the transmission would need to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 110,894.

It is about nhtsa campaign id number: pe11018. i started experiencing the exact same condition described in this investigation summary. then i researched on web, and found about this investigation. i was shocked by that the investigation was closed 2 years ago, and they concluded "no recall" , "no safety issue"... it is safety issue!! i have been having the bad dreams these days because of this problem... in my dream, i totally lost control of the car, and the car kept going & going..... please have ford fix this problem. please! *tr

I took my car in to be serviced for maintenance (power steering service and transmission service) to the ford dealership in thomasville, ga. after a few days my 2005 ford freestyle started to display transmission data error, check track control, and check engine lights. i called the company and was advised to bring it in and i did. the alerts were not on at the time but the service man jerry and josh told me they would check my vehicle and let me know what - if anything was wrong. they kept it all day and when i returned to pick it up i was informed that it was fine and they re-serviced my transmission. about two weeks later my car started the same thing all over again while in traffic it seemed not to want to pull off normally with all these alerts lighting up after church one sunday. i called ford of course they were closed but the next day was monday i called and was asked to bring the car back in. this time once it started to do the same things jumping in gear and knocking hard this time the service man who answered my call says they are looking for a transmission and advised me that ford would pay for half the work and parts. i asked if they didn't cause it why would you offer to pay half. the last time they got my ford freestyle they gave me a borrowed vehicle and told my husband 4 days later that the car has electrical problems that they will pay none of the repair. i was told twice my car was fine now my husband just got a new job and no way to get to it because i believe ford damaged my vehicle and refuses to right their wrong. what can i do now?

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. the contact stated that the transmission failed. the vehicle surged forward and after applying the brakes, the vehicle would no longer move forward or in reverse. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and the dealer stated that the transmission needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and the current mileages were 100,000. *tr

My 2005 ford freestyle is making a helicopter noise ford dealer said it will need a replacement for 7000 dollars wtf .i can see that this same thing is happening to thousands for freestyle owners with no recall from ford don't they stand by their products anymore .this is a defect ford should replace the transmission on their dime not mine. please help!!! *tr

Car has a history of lunging when idling. it has happened several times over the years. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. the contact stated that the transmission exhibited an abnormal noise. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, who stated that the transmission was failing and continued use would cause it to seize. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted about the failure. the failure mileage was 100,000. the vin was not available.

I went in to my local mechanic for tire rotation and we discovered that the motor cradle was rusting out with a big hole in the cradle frame. *tr

Driving down highway at 40-45 and car started making a loud whining sound, a couple of second later speed started decreasing and the the car would not accelerate. had it sent to a local mechanic (meineke) who explained that the transmission had completely gone out and that the cost of repair would be in the amount of 6498.00 and that was paying for the transmission ( that they don't know when will come in due to back order) and labor. we have since discovered that there is a class action lawsuit against ford for the faulty cvts/ however still no recall to fix the repair at fords expense. *tr

Engine surging when put in reverse, then surging forward, hard to stop with foot on brake, vehicle towed. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. the contact stated that the vehicle surged forward while in drive. the contact stated that the failure only occurred while the air conditioner was running. the contact stated that the air failed and the problem did not resurface until the air conditioner was fixed. the dealer inspected the vehicle and stated that the throttle body needed to be cleaned. the repair did not correct the problem. the failure mileage was 135,000 and the current mileage was 158,000. *tr

Issue 1: the car lunges periodically and without warning. it is very startling and causes panic-reactions to slam the brake to stop. i don't believe the counter-measures i've been using are a very good long-term "defensive-driving" strategy especially if it gets worse nor do i feel its a situation a driver with a family should have to face on a repeat and regular basis. it usually occurs at very low speeds like moving in or out of a parking position (i've almost driven through my garage door and inside garage wall or hit parked cars in parking lots on several occasions), approaching or leaving stop signs and lights (i now slow down triple what i would in another vehicle to avoid getting close to other vehicles in case it lunges), and usually more frequently when the air conditioning is running. this has been on-going for several months but i thought it was my imagination. finally when i researched recalls, i noticed other complaints and feel this is a serious concern if its happening to others as well and should be resolved before someone is seriously injured. my biggest fear is needing to stop suddenly to avoid something like a car or person and the car lunging and striking it anyway. issue 2: the car is losing about 100 miles per gallon of gas compared to 1 year ago and 150 miles per gallon of gas compared to 2 years ago. when i bought the car in dec 2010 it got about 430 miles per tank. now it gets about 280 miles per tank. *tr

In 2010, my car would go into "engine failsafe mode" and i would have to shut it off and restart it. after a few times, is started lurching forward when it was idling. at that time, i had an extended warranty and the throttle body was replaced. today, april 10, 2013, i was driving to work and the "engine failsafe mode" kicked on twice and the second time, the "check engine" light went on and stayed on. i was able to make it safely to work and decided to take it to a shop across the street from my office to have a diagnostic run. it cost $75 and they told me that the throttle body needs to be replaced! i called ford and was told that all that they can do is clean and reset the computer under a customer satisfaction recall. i plan to drop it off today at a dealership on my way home. unfortunately, the car now has over 109,000 miles and is not covered under warranty. my complaint is that i replaced the throttle body in 2010 and it is malfunctioning again. i was told by ford that if this doesn't work, it will need to be replaced at my expense. this appears to be a common issue with this car and i want to see if there is anything that can be done to make sure that this is fixed correctly and the cost is taken on by ford for the faulty part! *tr

Cvt transmission has issues many lawsuits over this our transmission stop yesterday. reading the cost of replace and this looks like something ford needs to address please help! *tr

For several years, my car had an unexpected lurching/lunging problem whenever i was pulling in & out of parking spaces. this was very dangerous, since i had to immediately slam on my brakes to avoid hitting something or someone. i noticed on several forums that the suggested fix was to have the throttle body cleaned, so on 9/17/12, i had my regular mechanic perform this repair. in dec 2012, i received a recall letter from ford stating that they would repair the throttle body or reimburse me if i had already had it done. this letter was apparently a result of complaints like this with nhtsa and a class-action lawsuit filed over 2 years ago. no sooner had i applied for the refund when the second issue (that the forums all describe) starting occurring - i.e. a loud whine whenever i have the car in park or neutral. the sound goes away once in drive, but i've had 3 garages tell me this is a sign that the cvt transmission is failing. the repair costs anywhere from $4,000 to $7,000. numerous documentation exists that these cvt transmissions are failing around 100,000 miles and that the manufacturer of the part no longer makes it, so only rebuilt transmissions can be used. apparently ford has the market cornered on those and there is a huge back-order problem to even get the work none. all this indicates a problem on ford's part, but a lack of response until another class action is thrown at them which is already in the works. needless to say, i have not been driving my car, since it seems inevitable that the transmission is about to die. i do not want to cause an accident, but i do want the nhtsa to put pressure on ford to correct this problem since most of these vehicles are reaching the mileage point where the failure is bound to occur and an accident will happen. the throttle-body problem is apparently related to the cvt problem so please have them fix it. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. while driving approximately 50 mph, the entire instrument panel began to fluctuate. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnostic testing where they stated the instrument cluster would need to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate mileage was 122,946.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. the contact stated that the instrument panel became inoperable. the failure recurred whenever the vehicle was in operation. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, who informed the contact that the instrument panel would need to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 35,000. updated 5/22/13 *cn

Car stalls daily three times while driving, dealer cleaned the throttle body still stalls, another dealer cleaned the maf and changed the spark plugs and change cvt transmission fluid, still stalling. need a new throttle body it is a common defect with ford and very dangerous some one will get killed because of it. my cvt transmission start to slip and needs replacement. *tr

The car lunges forward when at a complete stop; nearly causing accidents (i would rear end someone if i didn't allow more space between the other vehicle and mine than legally allowed.). when you try to run the air conditioning the car shuts off immediately, no matter what speed you are driving at. the car makes noise when turning the steering wheel to the left. i just purchased this car 4 months ago and am now being told i need to replace the transmission, the air compressor and a valve. i noticed the lunging immediately and was able to allow myself more space to make up for the differential, however other people on the road are not aware of my issues with lunging and when they pull in front of me, i may not be able to slow myself. i am highly perturbed by the continuing issues. in looking online i find that i am just one of many people with these very same issues with the freestyle. i absolutely love this car and quite frankly i have 3 more years of paying for it but i need it to run properly. i have 2 young children that i haul in my car as well as their friends and other family members and it's scary. my son is asthmatic and will not be able to stand the car come summer since i am unable to run the air conditioning until i can afford to replace the air compressor. i just wish that i had known that the car was not the "steal" i thought it to be before i bought it. i even spent $2000 more than i had planned to because i liked this car so much. . *tr

The transmission of this vehicle is bad. ford knows it and they it but did not do anything about it. as we are driving down the freeway going 75 / 80 miles an hour the transmission will go to what they call a safe mode or something like that. when this happens it goes down to 40 miles an hour. if you are on the freeway when this happens it could create a problem, crash and thus is a safety concern. *tr

The vehicle 's engine just shut off. after pulling off the road i tried several times to start the vehicle, to no avail. i waited approximately 20 minutes before trying again. the engine started, but would not go in gear. after several attempts of trying to put it in gear, it suddenly worked! knowing i had a 250 mile trip back home, i was very leery about taking a chance with it. fortunately, i made it. i contacted my mechanic and made an appointment to get the vehicle in the shop the next day. the diagnostic machine was used and it "threw" several different codes, rendering it undiagnosable? the mechanic called ford motor corp. and they said they would get back with him. after 2 weeks of waiting, i called ford myself and was treated extremely rude and also was told my mechanic was not qualified to diagnose this problem! two months later, i get a letter saying the 'throttle body" needed to be "cleaned out"...at their expense. this procedure was done and i am continuously having problems with the transmission, especially when it gets cold (around 32 degrees). the vehicle will run after warming the engine (shutting it down/restarting repeatedly) before it decides to finally run "normal". i was told this resets the code??? i will never buy another ford, they do not back their product or their name! ford has been made aware of these problems with this cvt transmission and they need to correct the problem there are numerous complaints and we, the consumer, need help with this on going issue. most can not afford to handle this repair and those who did, had not resolved this issue after spending thousands of dollars! i believe, when i purchased this vehicle (used) in 2007, ford knew of this issue, but gave no knowledge to me. i did ask about this cvt transmission because i had never heard of it before. they informed me that it was the greatest transmission ever...really!!!! *tr

I filed a complaint on january 3rd, 2012 and never heard back from anyone regarding this. it is still happening and is still an issue. my original complaint number is 10442220. i own a 2005 ford freestyle. i was entering the vehicle when the front driver side door failed to close properly. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was contacted and they confirmed to the contact that the vin did not qualify for repairs under nhtsa campaign id number: 06v383000(latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch). the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 65,000 and the current mileage was 81,000. *tr

Well after i received the recall letter for cleaning of the throttle body, the following week i began hearing a noise as if i was in an airplane when before that was not the case. the i was headed to work one morning and i could not accelerate over 40 mph and my truck started jerking so i immediately pulled over and turned my truck off. i started back up heading straight to ford service dept. as i'm driving the wrench symbol came on which i had seen but when i brought it up to the service man the day they did the recall, he informed me that it was nothing. yet, this particular day when i got to them i just left my truck running to make sure he sees and hears what i am just for him to tell me that i would need a new throttle body and i now need a transmission over 5900 dollars that i didn't think was fair. then he goes on telling me that after this recall they always have trouble with acceleration and transmission problems. so, i asked him why he didn't inform me ? his response was that they only do what ford manufacturer tells them.. so they should be responsible considering they have been aware of this cvt problem. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. the contact stated that while coming to a stop, the vehicle independently surged forward. additionally, the contact stated while at a complete stop, she attempted to accelerate but the vehicle would not respond. the contact continually applied pressure to the accelerator pedal until the vehicle responded. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 150,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. the contact stated that the rear driver and passenger side door latches froze and the doors could not be completely closed. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was contacted but offered no assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 97,000.

The middle bench seats center seat belt retracted in while the seat was folded down, locked, and won't allow the seat to come back up. the only way i was able to get the seat back in the upright position was to unbolted the seatbelt, let the lose end retract into the mechanism until it released allowing the end to be bolted back again. i'm on the third time of unbolted and bolting a lousily (in my opinion) designed seatbelt system. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. the contact stated the front driver and passenger side doors failed to close. the contact also stated that the latches freeze when the temperature was cold. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the technician stated the door latch would have to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not available. the approximate failure mileage was 75,000.

Engine went idle during rush hr on i95 center lane traffic flying by rpms soaring and im at a coast trying to get over scared the bleep out of several other drivers. dash says engine fail safe mode and as i brake the car is lurching and jerking. i shut it off. i breathe in and out and then start her back up and i limp along the shoulder to the exit ramp. arrange a day off and take it to ford (went idle twice on the way) and they "clean out the deposits" in the throttle body free as part of a recall. so monday back on the highway it happens again.omg so i take it to the local guy and he replaces the throttle body assembly for about $700. car is running great, acceleration is back she feels like new and it made me realize that the throttle had been acting weird for a while - occasionally things like starting the car and that initial acceleration when pulling forward or back but it never just went idle like that - that's just dangerous. i think it is unfair that ford did not replace this part - i left ford confident that they knew what they were doing especially because i told them of my near miss on the highway. *tr

When it gets below freezing, i get a wrench light and then there is no throttle response. a few weeks ago i was stuck in a snow storm with this problem. i ended up purchasing a carmd device and found out that it is a transmission valve body, but the local ford motor company insists that it is the complete transmission and wants to charge for something that i think that this should be a recall because of all of the complaints and listings on the web for the same problem. after reading further into the information i have found out that the cvt transmission is attached to a 3.5l six cylinder engine that is pushing more horsepower than the transmission can handle. therefore this is a deliberate neglect on the ford motor company and should make appropriate corrections to resolve the problem. *tr

Started the car, headed out and "check transmission" came on. took to the dealer they came up with 2 codes, possible transmission, possible mechatronics. dealer recommended take home and if/when error messages appear bring the car back. car was fine for few miles then "check transmission" followed by "check engine" and immediate loss of power. took car back to dealer (used scanner to clear so i could drive). left at dealer for them to drive and get some answers. was told need a new transmission parts + labor around $6500-$7000. with a four month wait due to production back log. before this happened i loved this car.. hoping the dealer will work with me on trade in, can not afford a new car! *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. the contact stated that while driving 30 mph, she heard a loud noise as the steering wheel started to veer. the contact mentioned that after inspecting the vehicle she noticed that the rear control arm was fractured and became detached from the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the technician advised that there was corrosion of the rear sub-frame, causing it to detach from the vehicle. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in any recalls. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 176,690.

The air conditioner blows warm air only. *tr

My awd malfunction light is on and the all wheel drive does not work. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. the contact was driving 10 mph uphill when the vehicle unexpectedly lunged forward without the brake pedal or the accelerator pedal being engaged. the vehicle came to a stop when pressure was applied to the brake pedal. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. there was a concurrent investigation under nhtsa action number: pe11018 (vehicle speed control). the manufacturer was not notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 95,000.

The vehicle began to surge on the hwy. the rpms would surge forward and relax to normal rpm speed. i received a recall letter a few day's ago. my worry is that i have taken it to repair facilities and they found nothing wrong. i am worried that i will have transmission problems because of the recall defect. i have read many posts about cvt transmission failure, it would appear that ford is doing nothing about the transmission problems. i have owned fords for over thirty years and if the cvt problems are not addressed. i will not buy another, my family will not buy again either. *tr

The car jump in low speed and you have to apply the brakes, this was in direct drive or reverse. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. the contact stated that while reversing, the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection or repairs. the contact also stated that months later while driving approximately 55 mph uphill, the vehicle began to jerk abnormally. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 65,000 and the current mileage was 67,695.

When at a stop, our car lunges when you press on the gas pedal, forward or reverse. there is a hesitation after pushing on the pedal than it leaps forward or reverse. i was told from a dealer that it needed the throttle body cleaned and was told the same from a transmission shop. the transmission shop informed me of some problems ford was having with this transmission. i looked it up on line and seen many complaints. i cleaned it and it seemed to fix the problem. a couple of months ago, it started the lunging again. this morning, the car shuttered and stopped and several lights on the dash lit up, wrench, motor. the car wouldn't move, it wouldn't even rev up. it stranded my wife on the side of the road. i came to meet her and had it towed to our house. i cleaned the throttle body again. when i got in to try it, all the lights were no longer there but it still lunges. very afraid to let my wife drive it again with the possibility of being stranded.

When vehicle is complete stopped with brake applied, the vehicle will lunge forward. this happened numerous times during my two years of driving this vehicle until the transmission went completely out. several times i barely missed hitting the car in front of me. luckily i never pull up real close. ford is now 90 days out on getting a new transmission and the cost to replace it is more than the vehicle is worth. *tr

I've had problems with this vehicle numerous times over the past few years. i filed a complaint on here once but do not remember the dates or the username/password i used. this vehicle is the worst car i have ever owned. i've sunk thousands into repairs in the last couple of years. i've had instrument cluster replaced 4 times, replaced engine mounts, my a/c compressor went out on it, throttle body replaced. and now it sits on blocks we thought was the fuel pump went out so replaced it. didn't do any good. not sure what it is the instrument cluster still doesn't work correctly, it was surging til the day the other day when it just wont go anymore, it will start and run but won't go. i was told it could be numerous things, throttle body again, instrument cluster still not right, might be my transmission, could be my pedal throttle sensor, fuel switch out..........so what do i do nickel and penny everything i have into a lemon that obviously the nhtsa nor ford care about. i'm a single mother with two children, we live 7 miles from town...and now i have no transportation. i bought this vehicle in 2005 and paid quite a bit for it. its like toilet paper or diapers....disposable! i will never purchase a ford again. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. the contact stated that the vehicle was difficult to start. also, the contact stated that while driving at various speeds the vehicle lunged forward independently. both failures recurred numerous times. the dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure. however, neither offered any assistance. the failure mileage was 45,000 and the current mileage was 50,329.

The first incident my fuel gauge is off & producing incorrect data of gas remaining in car & driver window would roll up and down when trying to just roll it up. i took the car back to the dealership they did not fix the issue. another incident i was on the highway and the stalled while driving. third incident i was at a stop light with my 5 year old daughter in the car, all of a sudden the car made a loud revving up noise then shot us forward into oncoming traffic. i was barely able to back up before the cars reached us. another time i was driving with my daughter taking her to daycare then going to work and we were going through a school zone. we stopped at a stop sign and there was a family with 3 children crossing and the car shot us forward again and we almost hit the family. several times when picking up my daughter i would put the car in reverse and my foot was on the brake pedal still all of a sudden the car shot us back into the cars behind us. this car is very unsafe. i fear for the safety of others and my daughters and my life when getting into this car. ford should recall this vehicle and replace it with a new car. people shouldn't be at risk for this. *tr

Car surges when at low speeds without applying pressure of gas, transmission is shifting very wierd, kicks hard then the next day works. *tr

Vehicle lunges or surges when at idle or low speeds in forward and reverse. *tr

The vehicle surges at low speeds, more frequently when a/c is on. *tr

The vehicle lurches/lunge just before stop. on numerous occasions, it would lurch/lunge just as it is stopping. has been going on for a year; had vehicle serviced/repaired but still continues to malfunction. *tr

Car was parked in rear of apartment complex.when i put it in reverse it lunged back without my foot on the gas, smashing the rear of the car into the apartment building wall. i did have a seat belt on but the impact caused severe neck trauma as my head was turned at the time of impact. i shut the car off. approximately an hour later i started the car, put it in drive, and as i attempted to drive the car home, it would "lose power", the wrench light would come on, and the car would have no transmission power. i had to pull the car over, turn it off and restart it. this happened repeatedly. the local ford dealership incorrectly diagnosed and charged me a repair for cleaning the sensor - and refused to refund me my diagnostic charges even though my car was not fixed. i did my own research to learn it was a throttle body issue. the service manager stated they would apply the credit towards replacing the throttle body....but not all the charges. they were horrible to deal with in customer service after completely failing to fix my car and charging me almost $500. *tr

While maneuvering my vehicle in a small space (forward, reverse, turning the wheel) the car began to surge and lunge (has occurred before, but mostly in reverse.) there was loud whining when i turned the steering wheel (that began recently and is almost constant.) the engine began to rev loudly, the car trying to lunge even with the brake applied. i reversed the car several feet from the road for fear it would lunge into traffic. the engine light (1st time ever) and the wrench symbol came on. car went into limp mode, would not accelerate or exceed 30mph. (4th or 5th time this has happened in the one year i've owned the car.) diagnostic codes given by autozone on 9/19/12: p2106 (throttle actuator control system) & p061b (internal control module torque calculation performance error.) upon restart, engine light off. dealer was contacted, and on 9/26/12 i drove the car to repair shop. they said smart junction box melted, must replace (electronic chassis control module )before doing repairs to the throttle body, cvt and suddenly non-working a/c (was working prior). no repairs have been made to the vehicle as the dealership (not ford) refuses to honor the 36,000ml warranty with car. recent problems prior to 9/26/12:*highway driving (55+mph/sometimes using cruise) car revs high rpms/will not accelerate at all/resumes later*sputters/stalls/loses power when slowing/stopping (it does restart) instrument panel brightens/dims*power locks malfunctioning (unlock function works with fob only) often while driving car locks/unlocks continuously/car randomly unlocks after being parked/turned off*cd player not working/displayed error code/2 month later working again*security system function inconsistent/disables randomly*gears not engaging right away, then a loud noise and car surges/lunges into drive/reverse* lunging (mostly reverse) and surge/lunge when in drive/brake applied. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. while driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle suddenly stalled. the failure recurred intermittently as the contact drove at various speeds . the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the dealer advised that the computer had to be reset. after the repair the failure continued. the check engine warning light was also illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 88,000.

Engine sputter then failure. then computer error states, fail safe engine mode. diagnostic reveals throttle body failure. common problem according to service department recall pending, why won't u act. web full of this complaint. *tr

Engine sputter then failure. then computer error states, fail safe engine mode. diagnostic reveals throttle body failure. common problem according to service department recall pending, why won't u act. web full of this complaint. *tr

The car lunges forward. it happen in forward or reverse gear. ac in on position. it has happen when car starts moving or while it is moving at lower speeds. no accidents, just close calls. in driveways, drive thru's. moving on streets and parking lots. having to apply brakes harder. car stalls at hotter outside temperatures. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. the contact stated that while driving approximately 20 to 70 mph the vehicle would stall without any warning and then turned it self back on. also, the vehicle would lunge forward on an intermittent basis. the vehicle has not been inspected by a dealer or an independent mechanic. the manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. the failure mileage was approximately 75,000. the current mileage was approximately 80,000. the vin was unavailable.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. the contact stated that when sitting at a complete stop, the vehicle would lunge forward abnormally. the vehicle would then engage in fail safe mode. the vehicle was able to be driven at lower speeds and was taken to a dealer for diagnosis. after diagnosis, they advised her that she needed to replace the transmission. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage was approximately 98,000. the current mileage was approximately 117,000. the vin was unavailable.

Total transmission failure... *tr

The weather was below freezing and the wrench light came on. i taken it to the local for dealer and he mentioned that it was the crv transmission, but no additional error codes. the problems along with the wrench light was the motor would not accelerate and the was no indication on what was going on. when the temperatures were above freezing the wrench light was out and everything seemed to be ok. but now after several of the wrench lights, now i have a check engine light and it seams like i have lost engine power. the local dealer has told me that if it persists i will need a new transmission and that will be in access of $4,750.00. i believe after reading the online messages in edmunds.com and reading that this is over 170,000 ford freestyles there has to be a definite problem here. will the lemon law cover this problem since i have under 60,000 miles. *tr

My instrument panel started going out while i was driving down the highway one night and it caused my reverse lights to flash on and off. this is a problem that ford knows about and it is a problem due to faulty solder joints on the back of the instrument panel, there is a tsb for this, but there is no recall on this why? this problem has also led to my transmission going out again, and ford will do nothing about any of it. i am not the only one who has had this problem either there are tons of owners of this car that have had these issues. ford needs to be held accountable for these issues that are a result of faulty manufacturing. we are a hard working family and we spent everything we had replacing the transmission in our car six months ago, and our warranty was up seven days before our transmission went out and now thanks to the faulty instrument panel doing whatever it was doing to the computer when it was cutting in and out it has tore my almost $4000.00 transmission up and now i have no car to haul all of my children around in. i also contacted ford via email and the response i got was save your receipts in case of a recall or a forgiveness program is started up. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. the contact stated that all of the doors and latches around the vehicle could not be closed or they would bounce back open during colder weather. the dealer was notified who advised the contact that there was a recall for the failure under nhtsa campaign id number: 06v383000(latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch) however, the vehicle was previously repaired under the recall. the manufacturer was notified who advised the contact that the recall was repaired and they would not repair the vehicle a second time. the failure mileage was 136,000.

Was coming up to a stop light and the car started to accelerate. when i put on brakes, it accelerated more. to avoid hitting 3 cars in front of me, i went over a curb, up a hill and over and embankment. the car finally stopped in the middle of a side street. the impact of coming off the embankment blew 2 tires and totaled out the bottom of my car. the insurance company has totaled the car. as far as the speed of the car, i was doing 35 until the acceleration failed and when i put on the brakes, it went faster. i read on your website where ford was having problems with lunging and this sounds like what happened with my car. especially when i read from others that have posted there problems with this. i do believe that ford needs to do a recall before someone gets hurt bad. i did go to the er to get checked out but besides seat belt burn, i was fine.

Unintended acceleration-i stopped at traffic light and the engine stayed at a high rpm and did not drop to idle rpm. i was able to hold foot on brake until light turned green, the problem did not reoccur. i was not using cruise control. i took the car to my ford dealer and they were unable to find anything wrong. this problem has not recurred but is very frightening when it occurs. *tr

On occasion we felt a little surge when backing up. noticed primarily when backing out of our driver. foot was not on the accelerator at the time. no accidents occurred. surge was brief but braking would still stop the vehicle. also observed a surge when driving at highway speeds. cruise control was not on. the surge was brief, maybe lasting 1-2 secs. in addition we've experienced a loss of acceleration, sluggishness. the throttle control has been replaced. *tr

Hello, in may this year the transmission started failing on my vehicle. i am the third owner. the previous owner, who works at ford dealership, told me that he had to replace all electronics and sensors on the transmission ($1500 parts and labor). i took the car to several mechanic shops and at every shop i was told the transmission has to be replaced (estimates ranged between $2800 and $5000). i bought a used transmission from a 2006 model ($2100) and had it replaced by a mechanic ($700 for labor). now the transmission is beginning to fail again. last week it began producing loud noise and vibration. everywhere i look on the web i see owners of ford freestyle complaining about the same issue! here is an example: http://townhall-talk.edmunds.com/direct/view/.f0d8ce7 i'm sure if you google up "ford freestyle transmission" you'll find a lot more complaints and you probably have a lot of complaints filed already! i think it is time that ford acknowledged that they produced a defective car and recalled the entire 2005-2007 ford freestyle series for a free transmission replacement! this issue is very dangerous. the car suddenly loses power without any warning and stalls. we got stalled in the middle of traffic on the highway (i-288) and only escaped an accident by a miracle! thank you for your time and consideration! *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. the contact stated that while stopped in a parking space with the brake pedal applied the vehicle lunged forward. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the throttle body needed to be replaced and reprogrammed. after the repair the failure recurred two different times. the contact stated one of the times the vehicle lunged forward it crashed into a rail and steps leading to a shop. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer who decided to reprogram the computer. there was an investigation under nhtsa action number: pe11018 (vehicle speed control) that may be related to the failure. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated the information would be reviewed by there general counsel division but did not offer any further assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 86,936...updated11/21/12 *bf updated 12/3/2012 *js

I started my car backed out of the driveway and put the car in drive. when i went to press on the gas pedal it seemed like it wasn't in drive. i looked and it was in drive and then i looked and my engine fail safe mode light was on. i drove slowly to service station and they said that i need a new throttle body after putting it on there testing machine. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. while driving approximately 15 mph, the contact noticed a clunking sound and an abnormal vibration coming from the engine. the failure was also noticeable when the vehicle was parked. additionally, the vehicle would jerk forward or backward when switching gears. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. there was an investigation under nhtsa action number: pe11018 (vehicle speed control) that could have been related to the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 69,500.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. the contact stated while driving 50 mph, the transmission warning light illuminated. the contact decelerated to 40 mph as the vehicle began to lunge forward abnormally. the vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis and the contact was informed that the transmission would need to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the failure recurred. the vehicle was returned to the dealer, who stated that the transmission would need to be replaced again however, they did not have the necessary parts to complete the repair. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the transmission was rebuilt however, the failure recurred. the contact was informed that there was an electrical problem that was causing the recurring transmission failure. the vehicle was not further repaired. the failure mileage was 84,000 and the current mileage was 85,000.

Rpm surge while parking. when pulling into a parking space with foot on brake, car lunges. when coming to a stop at a traffic light, car has also been known to lunge. most all incidents occurred while ac was running and wheel was sharply turned. *tr

My car will lurch forward suddenly when put into park, and sometimes reverse and mostly drive. scary. *tr

First incident, 35 mph driving, wrench light comes on, engine cuts out into fail safe mode, loss of acceleration ability. have to stop and restart. hard to restart for a moment. continues to happen more at higher speeds (55 mph and 65 mph on interstate). also, lunges while foot is on brake, forward or backward depending if in drive or reverse. researched online that many people having the same issue, so cleaned the throttle body and behavior diminished for a week or two. contemplating replacing throttle body out of my own pocket. we purchased this vehicle because of the extra seating for our children, and it has happened the first several times with the children in the car. so now its not trustworthy. please do something to force ford to rectify this issue. *tr

I was parked. i put the car in drive. as i started to take my foot off the brake, the car lunged forward. i pressed the brake hard to stop the surge. it scared me. the next day, it happened again, several times. in reverse and drive, i watched the rpms go up without my foot touching the throttle. this is scary and unacceptable! *tr

At low speeds with the a/c on, the vehicle lunges foward (while in drive) or backward (while in reverse). this is noticed most when pulling in or out of a garage or parking space. *tr

In august 2012, my 2005 freestyle surged while in reverse with my wheels at full cut as i was backing out of my driveway, as i have been doing for the last 40 years. as i took my foot off of the gas pedal to apply the brake to switch to drive from reverse, the car surged in reverse, and the right corner of my rear bumper impacted my neighbors truck behind his front door, causing me to report the accident to my insurance company to repair his vehicle. i told the agent at my insurance company i had read about this surging problem in the freestyle forums, and asked if the accident would be contributed to mechanical failure due to defective part, rather than driver error, as i stated before i have been backing out of this driveway for 40 years with 70's lincolns and cadillacs, all cars 5 feet longer than the freestyle, without incident. her reply was that if there was a recall due to this problem, then yes, it would be attributed to mechanical failure. my question is, i know the nhtsa was investigating this last year, has there been any conclusion to this investigation? if anyone has an update, can you please contact me at fcejr55yahoo.com with the information. i know it says not to use my e-mail address, but how else will somebody be able to contact me? any help will be greatly appreciated. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

I've noticed the car to lunge and idling very high. when i back out of a parking stall for instance, the car lunges out and i have to keep my foot on the brake. when i'm at a full stop; at times you can hear the car idling very high and when you let go of brake the car lunges out. during traffic, you have to make sure you continually keep the brake on, or the car will thrust forward and hit the vehicle ahead. *tr

For the past few months my car has been lunging forward or backward when going at a low speed. for example, going into or coming out of a parking space, in a drive thru line, or waiting at a traffic light. the problem seem worse when it is hot outside and/or the air is on. yesterday the problem happen again, engine stalled and when i restarted the car the check engine light came on. i have had a few near misses with the problem, coming close to hitting a little girl in a parking lot and almost running into a car at a drive thru line just to name a couple. i remember hearing about the same problem last year and am very shocked to see that ford is taking a chance with peoples lives like this, why has there not been a recall issued to fix the problem? *tr

For quite some time, my 2005 ford freestyle lunges and will stall when operating at low speeds (parking, and backing up) with the air conditioning on. it either lunges forward or backwards (if in reverse), then stalls and goes into failsafe mode. this is very annoying. the car should not do this. now it's happening when idling at stop lights or in traffic with the air conditioning on...which is great in rush hour traffic in florida when it's 95 degrees outside...having to drive around with the windows down because i can't drive with air on or car will stall is highly annoying. with all the other complaints this should be a recall. the car has 147k miles on it (mostly highway) and i love my car. the lunging is scary though. i'm having to look for parking spaces with limited neighbors so we don't lunge into another car. *tr

On 9/5/2012, was sitting in drive thru at mcdonald's. when i picked my foot up off the brake to ease forward, the car lunged forward. i quickly step on the brakes hard, but each time i tried to ease forward this occurred a total of three times. luckily, i was far enough behind the car in front of me that this did not cause an incident. this has also occurred on previous occasions, and when backing slowly out of a parking space. i did not think anything of it until this last occurrence. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. the contact stated that while exiting a parking space in reverse at 5 mph, the contact shifted between reverse and drive when vehicle surged forward and backward abnormally. the contact had to maintain pressure on the brake pedal to stop the vehicle from surging. the failure recurred frequently and was most prominent when the air conditioner was activated or the weather was hot. the failure later recurred and the contact crashed against a pool table in a residential garage. the bumper was scratched and the contact did not sustain any injuries. the vehicle was taken to a dealer who was unable to determine the failure. the air conditioner compressor failed but was not replaced. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 50,000. the current mileage was 95,000.

The day i bought me car there was problems. the front passenger side was soak with water ands the dealerships response was to use the heating system to dry it. the car had a high pitch noise and the gears seemed to be tight. if my foot was not on the brake even on an up hill climb the car would roll forward. when i accelerate it revs very high and did not drop much and when you take your foot off the gas it plummets. at about odometer 129689 my car started to sound like a mack truck and it increase it noise level. i was told i need to replace the transmission and it is a special transmission...one of a kind so a used one will run about 2500, a brand new one from ford will cost around $5k and that does not include labor. also to rebuild the one you have will cost you because they have to buy another use transmission from another freestyle and then combine the 2. my odometer is at 136701 today my car is still running somewhat but any day it will explode and die. trust me ford is well aware of the problem(s) and will not recall the part(s) unless someone gets hurt or is killed. i will never buy another ford! they have lost me as a supporter! they only make junk cars or lemons. i wish i realized at the time of purchase that it was a lemon and transmission was already bad. the ford dealership knew and sold it to me with a smile. i had them fix one thing and they said they will fix that part and there was nothing else? why would they sell a damage car? if you have a freestyle get rid of it if you can!!!! ford does not take pride in their workmanship nor stand behind their product. *tr

Vehicle placed in park on a 100+ degree day with air conditioner running, the idle become erratic, surging to about 1800 rpm and then down to approx 300(almost stall), back to 1500 down to 400(almost stall). vehicle did this several times over a 30 minute period. later that same day, outside temp still 100+, while slowly reversing, vehicle surges several times. had to "stand" on brake pedal to keep the vehicle from moving. later again that day, temps still 100+, while pulling into a parking spot, vehicle surges again. current odometer 106840. had my personal mechanic come out tonight and look at the vehicle. we believe it to be the throttle body. no diagnostic failure codes. computer "scan" indicates that voltages to throttle body may be incorrect(low). i am reporting this, as an internet search returned many hits of the same problem. *tr

My vehicle lunged backwards and almost hit a passing car. the engine fail safe mode came on and car continued to lung forward. i noticed this happen when the ac was on. i experienced no issues when the ac was off. ford wanted me to pay $1800 to fix the throttle body and intake valves. after researching on the web, i saw multiple complaints on the same issue. why isn't this being looked into with a high sense of urgency. it's obviously an issue as i also experienced the same issue on multiple occasions and didn't know why until the last time it happened today. i live in tx so understandably it is hot. *tr

The vehicle unexpectedly surges when turning into a parking space or sitting at drive through. also having issues with engine dying when reversing. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds the vehicle stalled. also, the contact mentioned that the vehicle accelerated and lunged forward without any warnings. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable to diagnose the failure. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was 70,000 and the current mileage was 87,000.

Yesterday i was in line at a drive thru. as i turned the wheel slightly to make a turn and roll forward a bit in the line the car made a dramatic lunge forward with very noticeable increase in throttle, but i did not have my foot on the gas pedal. i had to apply additional brake to hold the car from impacting the car in front of me. it did it several more times as i went through the line and got my food. i was able to get the car to do it again at home in the driveway. this is real bad and has to be a serious defect. in a different situation the car could lunge into oncoming traffic and cause a fatality. i have the car parked and will not drive it. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. the contact stated that while braking to a stop, the vehicle surged forward abnormally. the failure recurred mostly when the air conditioner was activated. in order to correct the failure, the contact would apply the brakes and shift to neutral, before shifting the vehicle into drive. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer or a repair shop for inspection or repairs. the manufacturer was made aware of failure however, did not provide any assistance. the failure mileage was 15,000. the current mileage was 50,100.

While coming to a stop the car started making a helicopter sound, and the check transmission and check trac control lights started flashing as was the awd malfunction light. *tr

I just purchased my freestyle in march from a used car dealer. over the last 3 months or so it has started lunging at slow speeds. multiple times coming close to hitting another vehicle after pulling to a full stop at a traffic light and with foot pressed firmly on the brake pedal. i am scared to death to drive this vehicle but since its the only one i have and i'm under contract, its not really a choice at this point. seeing how many of this vehicles are having this same problem, i am sure that it will cause a serious accident. why isn't ford doing anything about this problem??? if i had known about this before making my purchase, i would not have bought it. i love fords cars, my previous vehicle was a taurus, but if they are going to continue to have these kinds of serious problems, i will be rethinking any future purchases!!! *tr

When hot and typically with the air conditioning on the car will surge forward during backup and slow maneuvering. occasionally it will also die. it is extremely dangerous. almost hit a couple of students while in pullman. even happens with the foot on the brake. i am really surprised there has not been a recall for this. this is putting ford and high risk for a major lawsuit. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. the contact stated that the vehicle surged whenever coming to stop or when in reverse. the contact also stated that the engine motor mount had fracture. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the failure mileage was 18,000 and the current mileage was 68,000.

Vehicle lunging. this has happened to the car twice now. both times with my entire family with me. husband and two daughter of 10 and 12. while sitting in the car, with the ac running, we placed the car in either drive or reverse and the vehicle went high speed ahead without any pressure on the gas petal. instead the brake petal was applied. thank the good lord, no one was behind me or in front of me ... since i was in a busy store parking lot both times! the second time it happened, as we continued to drive, the engine would surge or lose power along with the wrench(transmission) light coming on. this went on for 3 miles down road in heavy traffic with these problems. eventually it felt back to normal. we went to a garage and they said the transmission was going in the car. this problem i see is very prevalent in this car. why is nothing being done? someone will be killed before this is resolved.. i am sorry to say! car is still at garage and not repaired. last word was that the transmission was on backorder. there are none available at this time. i have bought 5 ford vehicles and this may be the last. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. the contact stated that while sitting at a stop sign the vehicle accelerated independently. the failure recurred 5 times. the contact noticed that the failure recurred most often when the weather temperature was over 100 degrees. the contact was able to secure an appointment with the dealer. the vehicle had not been repaired. the failure mileage was 88,000 and the current mileage was 89,355.

The cars wrench light and engine light come on while sitting on hot days with the a/c on. when this happens it goes into a fail safe mode that allows only 15mph and it surges real bad in forward or reverse with a very loud and sudden thunk when putting it in gear. there needs to be a recall on this pos transmission as i am not the only one with these issues. i know many other freestyle owners in my area alone that have the same exact problems. *tr

The car had been making a low groaning noise for a few months and the mechanics were unable to detect any issues. my wife was driving on the highway at approximately 55mph when a loud blast came from the underside of the car. the transmission literally exploded and blew a hole in the housing and sent metal everywhere. there was an obvious sudden loss of power and the brakes were compromised because the metal had severed the brake line as well. the car was safely brought to a stop and then towed to a mechanic where it ended up having a transmission replacement for nearly $4,000. we had been having intermittent issues with sudden engine surges dating back to well before the transmission incident and continuing even to this day. it was not until finding recent information that i related these two incidents to each other. this last spring we also had the engine mounts replaced as well. i recall seeing that listed in several reports as well. *tr

Shifting from park to reverse or to drive causes a dangerous spike in rpms and the car tries to take off with no foot on gas pedal. seems to be increasing more and more and gives a feeling that the brakes won't hold the car from taking off on day. makes me fearful for parking lot areas or driveway areas. seems very dangerous and have heard that ford will not do anything about problem no matter what. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. the contact stated as he came to a stop sign there was a sudden increase on engine rpms. the contact mentioned that he engaged the brake pedal but it failed to stop the vehicle. however, the contact was able to turn the vehicle off and restart it in order to reset the system. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the mechatronics control unit needed to be replaced. the remedy failed to repair the problem. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer who diagnosed that the throttle body needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vin was unknown. the failure mileage was 96,000 and the current mileage was 98,000.

When i start my 2005 freestyle and put the a/c on or put the car in drive or reverse and use the steering wheel the car accelerates by itself and tries to takeoff. *tr

We were backing up in a parking lot and the car accelerated to where we had to slam on the brakes, luckily no one was behind us or we could have caused an accident. it is lurching forward when we are at slow speeds for no reason, i am worried that if someone is in front or back of us we will hit them. this happened about 2 summers ago but a part was replaced and it had not been a problem again until now. i have noticed that it becomes an issue on hot days when my a/c is on. *tr

After coming home from a trip to the grocery store, about 5 mile total round trip; i pulled into my garage. with my foot on the brake and about to move the gear lever from drive to park, the car suddenly surged forward hitting a metal storage shelf. the car surged 5 feet forward while engine rpms increased from idle (about 800) to 2500 instantly and uncommanded with absolutely no throttle increase or input. it damaged the front of my car. our freestyle does this often. i normally can catch it. it always happens at low speed or while the car is stopped. it happens both in drive and reverse. i have since had to discontinue letting my 18 and 16 year old son and daughter drive the vehicle because of the danger involved in these uncontrolled surges. *tr

Lunging forward or backward at low speeds when foot is not on the accelerator. throttle body replaced once in 2010 an now it needs replacing again. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestar. the contact stated that the third row seat was anchored to the wheel well, which became rusted. as a result, the seat became dislodged. the vehicle was taken to a dealer who advised the contact not to drive with anyone in the third seat. the manufacturer was notified but provided no assistance. the failure and current mileages were 103,656. ...updated 10/10/12 *bf updated 10/16/2012 *js

I noticed that my car would speed up as i turned into parking places at low speed. told my non-ford mechanic to take a look in nov. 2009. he suggested a fuel system cleanup. it seemed to work until august 2010 when my children's school started a carpool line for after school pickup. it is hot in my city in august, so i spent probably 20 minutes idling with the ac on. when i would start to let up on the brake as the line began to move forward, my vehicle's engine would rev up and my car would lurch forward without my foot ever coming fully off the brake. it did not appear to happen if i turned the ac off. to compensate i would turn car off and roll windows down if i knew i would be waiting more than a few minutes, but when the temp is 100+ outside it is miserable to do this. once the weather cools off (below 90) the lunging seems to go away. the same problem happened in august 2011, and again in august 2012. this august it has been much worse. sometimes i have just started my car when i experience the lunging. finally took car to ford and was told that i need throttle body replaced for $900. because i also need a new alternator (and have replaced rear shocks and engine mount in last 4 months), i opted not to repair at this time. i have to be so careful in traffic for fear of causing an accident, and it appears i am not the only one! this is an extremely dangerous situation, and i am hoping that ford will issue a recall as this is not what i would consider "routine maintenance" nor a rare instance of mechanical failure. *tr

Lunging when switching gears. *tr

Car was parked with out side air temperature 100+, started car and put it into reverse to back out of angle parking stall, car accelerated without throttle pedal not yet being pressed and i applied rapid brake stopping car. engine wrench icon appeared on dash display with engine failsafe message showing. shut off key, restarted and icons did not reappear. same thing occurred two more times and i got car to dealer with throttle control (body) found to be defective and replaced by dealer for $938.32. problem came back on 07/24/2011 with mileage at 121216, air temperature 104 and engine shut down while attempting to park on city street with failsafe message showing. shut off key and restarted car with no message reappearing. took car to dealer and code for defective throttle body found with a replacement cost of $623.05 suggested. called ford customer service with concern that fix was short lived and problem is dangerous and could come back anytime. ford advised they have no recall in effect and engineering would be advised and my request for a call back could happen or not. *tr

My car is lunging forwards/backwards and my motor revs up at the time this lunging occurs. sometimes it happens while i am sitting at a red light, stop sign, or drive thru (anytime the car is on and my foot it on the brake) and sometimes it happens right after i put the car in drive or reverse as i go to release the brake pedal (before putting my foot on the gas). i have to hurry and press the brake back down before hitting someone or something. this is very scary for i have almost hit people walking in crosswalks, cars in parking lots, and have almost ran into back side of my house where i park on a daily basis. after having this happen to me today on my lunch, i went online to see if there was a recall for this problem and found that many other people are experiencing this and there has not been a recall but it is or was under investigation. i also noticed others have had to have their air conditioner repaired and/or motor mounts fixed. i have also had to repair the same exact things, done by my dealership. i would have the lunging problem and then it would stop for a while and then start again. i didn't realize this until reading about others but i, like them, experience this worse during the summer months when it is hot weather. other than this lunging and motor revving problem i have been satisfied with my car. after looking online this is obviously a ford problem and is not fair to the customers to have to pay to have this problem fixed. *tr

My vehicle accelerated on its own and died...while my foot was pushed on the brake...my air conditioner was on...i turned that off and continued to try and restart it took a couple of times when it finally did it showed my throttle control light...and is still on...this problem needs to be addressed and fixed most people who own these vehicles have children inside them! it is very scary and un comforting!! i just bought this vehicle used about 2 years ago this needs to be fixed as i am a mother of 3 with one income and thought i was purchasing a reliable car and now that my extended warranty is up someone needs to pay for this so i know i can go to work and transport my children safely!! *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. the contact stated that while reversing at approximately 5 mph, the vehicle suddenly surged backwards. the failure also occurred while the vehicle was in drive. the failure occurred mostly at low speeds and when the air conditioner was activated. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for a diagnostic test. there was an investigation under nhtsa action number: pe11018 (vehicle speed control) that may be related to the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not available. the approximate failure mileage was 90,000.

1. pulling into parking space, vehicle surged forward, steering was turned sharply at the time and foot on brake 2. pulling in garage and vehicle surged while foot on brake. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. the contact stated that when attempting to accelerate from a complete stop, the vehicle would lunge forward abnormally. neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 59,000.

Vehicle has been lunging forward at very slow speeds for several months, usually with foot lightly on brake. when this occurred on 8/3/12, the vehicle lost considerable power and the dash indicated "safe mode". mechanic advised throttle body needs replaced. *tr

Car begun accelerating while pulling into the garage. noticed that it would accelerate or lung at low speed. it also happens when turning the steering wheel. this happens going forward or reverse. also revs up motor while stopped. it has happened while pulling into parking spaces (have almost went over a hill side at work parking), stopping at stop lights (several times run up on the back of cars at stop lights), pull into garage (have almost drove thru my wall) and backing out of my drive way. this has become increasingly dangerous. took to the ford dealership to have checked for problem was told that i need to have my throttle body replaced. costing around $600. i am now understanding that this is a problem that has been reported by several people but no recall has been done to correct the problem. i have in many cases came close to having an accident. driving this car is unsafe and i was even told that by the car dealer and was told that they would suggest that i rent a car until my car was fixed. under the affected parts this part is not listed it is the throttle body. *tr

During hotter weather if the car idles at a stop light or in traffic, it starts surging uncontrollably unless the brake pedal is depressed very firmly. usually the check engine light and the fail safe mode engage. the engine speed surges up and down and tries to move the car. if the brake is not depressed very firmly car has hit curb and tried to climb onto the sidewalk. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. the contact stated that the rpms would increase excessively when shifting in reverse. in addition, the vehicle would sporadically lunge backward when the rpms would increase. the failure recurred numerous times. the vehicle had not been inspected or repaired. the failure and current mileages were 109,097.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. the contact was driving 30 mph when the vehicle accelerated abnormally and independently. in addition, the vehicle would sporadically stall when the failure occurred. the contact was a mechanic and inspected the vehicle. he was able to generate failure codes that indicated throttle body failures. the vehicle had not been repaired. the failure and current mileages were 141,000. updated 8/31/12 *cn the consumer stated with each failure the check engine light came on and when accessed through the obdii connector, p2104 tac forced to idle and p2111 tac system stuck open trouble codes, were presented. updated 09/11/2012 *js

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. the contact stated that the vehicle lunged forward or in reverse when the vehicle was placed in park gear, or driven at low speeds. the vehicle also accelerated when the contact removed his foot from the brake pedal. the failure occurred without warning, and recurred intermittently. the vehicle hesitated to accelerate to higher speeds. the vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not inspected since the failure was not present. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the current mileage was 62,000. the failure mileage was 55,000.

Vehicle lunges when starting out from parked, lunges in forward gear, and in reverse gear. i see that there are many people with the same complaint this is a serious safety problem. i had this problem multiple times before and have nearly injured someone when he stepped behind my vehicle as i put it into reverse to back out of a parking place. the car accelerated by itself, fortunately i was able to stop. however the braking is not sufficient when backing it is a very dangerous problem. this deserves your immediate attention. i have been involved in automotive repair for 40+yrs. and assure you there is no excuse for fords not handling this. they are well aware that this exists and are ignoring a serious hazard. any ford service will admit that the problem exists and that they do not have a recall. i see now that there is a redesign due to the problem. your power can force them to rectify this problem, and save serious injury from this point on. i have no doubt that many accidents have occurred and someone has been injured seriously. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. while in reverse with the contacts foot on the brake, the vehicle suddenly surged backwards. the contact continued to apply the brakes until the vehicle stopped. the vehicle then stalled without warning. the contact was able to restart the vehicle. the failure occurred intermittently. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for a diagnostic test. the technician was unable to diagnose the failure. there was an investigation under nhtsa action number: pe11018 (vehicle speed control) that may be related to the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 70,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. the contact was driving 4 mph when the vehicle began to accelerate independently. the failure recurred four or more times both forward and in reverse. the vehicle had not been taken to a dealer or a mechanic for diagnosis or repairs. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was unavailable. the failure mileage was 57,000 and the current mileage was 65,000.

When pulling into or backing out of parking space, vehicle speed suddenly increases when foot is not on accelerator. when this happens vehicle "lunges" and sometimes travels fairly far. when break is applied the movement stops, but at times it takes very firm pressure on break pedal for movement to stop. this has occurred with the air conditioner on and off, with steering wheel turned or straight. it has also happened when stopped at traffic lights. this can be very scary when parking in a parking garage or pull into a driveway, as you don't know if vehicle will stop before it makes contact with a wall or a house. some parking garages don't have concrete walls to help stop the vehicle. *tr

Our ford freestyle will randomly surge backward/forward at a high rate of speed when going from park to reverse, or going from reverse to drive, or going from park to drive. this has caused my wife to almost hit several cars. it will also surge forward when sitting at a stop sign or red light. this has caused us to have to slam on our breaks several times to avoid a accident. there needs to be a recall on this vehicle before someone is injured or killed because of ford's failure. *tr

The same thing happens every time the weather gets warm (90+ degrees f). vehicle lunges forward or back without my foot on throttle pedal and with stall when brake is pressed hard to stop lunge. have been told by several technicians that the throttle body should have been recalled. we have replaced it twice already. it has ports that "heat" it though the radiator. have been told that it shouldn't have the ports. we live in fl. this car is not made for hot weather. might be ok to leave that heated throttle body on in cooler climates, but not in fl. huge safety hazard. i have had to adjust my driving to compensate for the lunging. (i throw vehicle in neutral instead of pressing brake so that the lunging stops) also, i can sometimes press the gas pedal and the vehicle does not move at all. *tr

Same issues as investigation # pe11018. i was backing out of a parking space and the engine attempted to surge three separate times. i was in control with my foot on the brake. after exiting the parking lot, i drove about 400-500 feet and stopped. backed up and then as i went forward, the engine surged and then the car went into fail safe mode. i have had the engine surge in reverse over the past year that i have owned it, but this is the first time it has resulted in a "fail safe" mode. it is now in the shop and the dealer believes that it is a throttle body and/or and ecm module failure. *tr

I have experienced the "surging" problem being investigated by nhtsa. i was in a parking lot and put the vehicle into reverse, started to back out of the space and the engine surged and lurched backwards into the driving area. i put it into park and noticed the engine rpms going up and down instead of staying constant while idling, then it evened out. i tried again and the car surged again (i was ready for it this time and applied the brakes to slow the vehicle down) and was able to back out of the space and drive normally. this is not the first time that the vehicle has done this, but i am not sure how long it has been doing it. *tr

On march 4th 2010 i was backing out of my sisters driveway when my car surged and caused me to back into her neighbors garage across the alley. since then i have had numerous close calls from almost hitting pedestrians in cross walks to almost hitting the front of stores, or other vehicles while attempting to pull into or back out of parking spots. the car also surges at stop lights. i have started putting my car in park while idling so that i don't end up in an accident. in may of 2012 i hit a metal fence post while attempting to park my car at the local rodeo. the car is dangerous & i do not allow my daughters, who are both old enough to drive, to drive my vehicle. ford needs to recall this dangerous malfunction before someone is seriously injured.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. the contact stated that the vehicle would lunge in acceleration while driving at various speeds. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the throttle body would need replacing. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the issue. the failure mileage was 67,000 and the current mileage was 67,300.

When car is stopped, transmission in drive, foot usually on the brake, the car suddenly surges forward for 2 -3 seconds. this has happened at least a dozen times since and have to this point been able to stop the car before damage or injury has occurred. *tr

Waiting in line on the exit ramp in dallas. ac was on. the car started surging forward and engine started revving up. this happened 4 times and i had to apply brakes hard to keep from hitting a car in front of me. a wrench light came on and the engine fail safe mode light came on. turned ac off and limped into the parking lot of the united airline center. after the program, we made it back to our hotel with running the ac. i don't need to tell you that this is extremely dangerous and after reading several cases on line, there seems to be a lot of freestyle owners experiencing the same issue. is this issue being reviewed? *js

My 2005 ford freestyle surges violently after warming up when the transmission is in drive and you come to a stop. the car lurches forward quickly and without warning several feet and when you try to brake to stop the forward progress, it usually dies and gives the "wrench" check engine light. it will not restart until you turn the ignition off and back on. it does this mostly during warm to hot weather. rarely through the cool or cold weather. *js

While idling waiting to pick up my children at school. the car started to lunge / accelerate unexpectedly. had i not had my foot on the brake my car would have moved forward and hit the car in front of me or a person leaving the school to go to the parking lot. this is not the first time that this has happened in the recent months and i am afraid that i am going to hit someone while in the stop position at a light or in the parking lot. *tr

Recently, my 2005 ford freestyle began lunging forward at slow speeds, and yesterday it did it twice in heavy traffic. i took it to big country ford and they are trying to tell me it is my water-pump and air conditioner compressor. they also said my motor mount was broken, which was a common problem with the freestyles and taurus x models. as i read online, the lunging problems seem to be common with these. *tr

While driving on the highway at a speed of approximately 70 mph, the car (2005 ford freestyle) would not accelerate/maintain speed and quickly decelerated and had to be pulled into the emergency lane, coming to a complete stop. the car had to be turned off and restarted in order to continue traveling the 3 hours left in the 9 hour trip back home. the ford service shop said the throttle body ($900), ac compressor ($1,300), and top engine mount ($330) need to be replaced. based on what i've been able to read on the internet, this appears to be a recurring and dangerous theme with this ford vehicle. *tr

My ford freestyle it raves on it's own with out me stepping on the gas. it also trys and takes off on its own it has done it various times. i just got it out the dealership on 8/7/12 due to ac compressor took the dealership a whole week to fix went to pick it up left the dealer and it started accelerating on its on and trying to take off whitout me stepping on the gas. the next day 8/8/12 i went to work when i got to our gate at my job i was getting my badge to open the gate and it started doing it again when i was parking reverse it accelerated and then it died on me it read system failure, i turned on the car again and it did it again and then it shut off again reading system failure. i took it back to the dealership after work thinking they must have did something wrong now there telling me its the throttle body and i have to pay another deductible to get it fixed. there goes 2 deductible payments back to back! they need to recall this part back i looked online and many people are having the same issue! *tr

I just recently had my freestyle(05)become increasingly horrible lunging in parking lots,drive thru's,etc. upon reading about it on your website i realized how much of the same problems are occuring for all the owners of this vehicle. it just recently has gotten worse since i just had the a/c compressor replaced. *tr

For a number of weeks, my 2005 ford freestyle has lunged forward while sitting still. after the car lunges forward the dashboard readout says: "engine failure mode". this happened on friday july 6th while stopped at a red light and almost lunged into speeding traffic, and more recently on friday august 3rd while at a stop sign. this issue comes 18 months after replacing the vehicle transmission at 50,000 miles at the cost of more than $5,000. i wish to report this issue to the nhtsa as i am seeing many other reports for this very issue reported and think that this needs to be a recall as this is a very big safety risk. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. the contact stated that while driving in reverse approximately 3 mph, the brake pedal was engaged and the vehicle suddenly lunged without warning. in addition, there was a momentary increase in the engine rpms. the contact was able to continue driving. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnosis. the throttle body was replaced with a used throttle body due to the safety issue and the part being on a massive back order. two years later, the failure recurred. currently, a new throttle body was being replaced by the dealer. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. also, there was a current open investigation associated with nhtsa action number pe11018 (vehicle speed control). the approximate failure mileage was 83,000. updated 08/07/12*lj

At slow parking lot maneuver speeds vehicle lunges forward, usually on a hot day with air conditioning on. after braking ,check engine light comes on and car is sluggish. *tr

Car lunges in forward or reverse. usually in hot weather. idles low and stalled a few time. if it does not stall it is sluggish and no power. please lets have some service after the sale. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. while idling in the driveway, the vehicle lunged forward abnormally. the contact applied the brakes and the vehicle came to a stop. the vehicle had not been diagnosed. the manufacturer was not notified of the problem. the vin was unavailable. the approximate failure mileage was 152,000.

1.)every winter the locking mechanism on the drivers side door will freeze. so, once you open your door & you go to shut it, it will not latch shut, instead it will just bounce back open. after spending about 1/2 hour each time of manually moving the latch up & down it finally engages. 2.) power window buttons do not work on any window except drivers side. when i have it repaired, & if i put the window locks on, after that none will work again. i'm tired of fixing an ongoing problem! 3.) driver side power door lock is intermittent in working. it must be pressed approximately 5-6 times usually before it will engage. *tr

1.) while putting car in reverse,with foot on brake the car lunges backward with significant force & speed. 2.) while sitting with 'drive' engaged & foot on brake car will lunge in the same manner. if a/c or heat is on it is significantly worse & more dangerous!! this happens very unexpectedly & surges/lunges quite a distance before vehicle is able to be stopped. sometimes the vehicle will completely shut itself off with some type of a fail safe error displayed. this problem occurs multiple times daily on a daily basis! i am scared to death to back out of any parking space with the fear of hitting a pedestrian! as well as this issue, while driving at any speed, the vehicle acts like it will stall. meaning that you may be driving anywhere from 20-60mph & it hesitates - not only when accelerating, but when at a consistent speed as well. this too increases with heating & cooling on. all incidents could cause great harm! *tr

Road trip from bc to ontario, driving through mountains, first occurrence in chase, bc, at dairy queen car lunged in drive through, heard whiny noise from engine, gets worse when turning steering wheel. last occurrence on trip, driving back into hope, bc, after cruise control want to speed up a bit but no power, get out of cruise control and car stalls while going about 60 kph!!! manage to get off the highway onto merging lane. husband checked fluid levels but everything is topped up. manage to start up again after 3 tries and get home safely. address is in canada, please ignore californa and zip code. *tr

While stopped or at low speeds the car lunges forward suddenly. only a quick application of the brake prevented an accident. we have had this problem several times last summer also as it seems to be aggravated by very hot weather and the use of the air conditioner. we got a check engine light and the dealer recommended a "throttle body update" and wants $945 but acknowledged they didn't know if this would fix the problem or not. i see this as a serious problem that has significant risk potential. please investigate if other freestyle owners are having the same issue. thank you. *tr

I was in the drive threw of a fast food restaurant when the car suddenly plunged forward ,i had to put both feet on the brake to keep from hitting the car in front of me,and then the wrench light came on and the engine went into a failsafe mode. the mechanic i took it to informed me that most of these models were doing that but ford wouldn't do a recall because a lawsuit was cheaper. just the parts to temporarily fix the problem is over 450 dollars and then there is the labor to pay for. *tr

Engine surged when shifted from park to reverse on multiple occasions. engine stalled, wrench light came on and engine safe mode appeared.. dealership replaced throttle body. *tr

My 2005 ford freestyle has been having issues with it lunging forward or backward when i am either stopped or driving at a slow speed. it seems to happen mainly when it a hot day and the air condition is on, but it has also occurred when the air condition is off. there are times when i am backing out of a parking space and i loose power and the car says fail safe engine mode. now i have a check engine light on the dashboard that will not go away. this has occurred several times off and on for the last two years with the fail safe engine mode. this is just the latest occurrence. it seems to be getting worse. *tr

While at a stop and idoling the vehicle's rpm's will go up to about 6 and the vehicle lunges forward....or going from drive to reverse the rpm's on the vehicle go up to about 6 and the vehicle will lunge. during the reverse the vehicle's dash warnings came on and the vehicle died. this is not a safe!....i could accidently hurt someone thats within a few steps of my vehicle. this has happened about 3 times now. *tr

Vehicle lunged forward in parking lot with both my wife's feet pushing the brake pedal to the floor. hit parking divider and my wife was able to get the car into park. engine continued to accelerate in park, then resumed normal idle. dash service and engine lights appeared. taken to ford garage immediately. dealership resisting coverage under extended ford powertrain warranty. *tr

Check wrench light coming on and goes into safemode and service engine light on. vehicle shuts down while driving on road, no response. replaced throttle 2-3 years ago and need to replace once again. *tr

On a hot day (98 degrees) when driving with the air conditioning on in my 2005 ford freestyle it surged ahead in the mall parking lot and i almost hit someone walking in front of the car. this vehicle has acted like this on hot days when the a/c is on and running in the past. you have to be very careful and aware that this will happen, if someone was to borrow my car i would be afraid that they would run someone over. it happens in both forward and reverse and usually only at slow speeds/idle speed. its dangerous in parking lots when you are both pulling into the parking spots you have to brake quickly or you'll speed up and hit a parked car in front of you, then backing out of the spot it does the same thing. this is a serious problem and needs to be taken care of. one time last year on a long drive through philadelphia this happened and the car stalled and locked up at a green light. we just want to know how to fix it. *tr

When driving at low speeds (5-10 mph), whether in forward or reverse, the car will lunge forward (or backward if in reverse). this has happened at least 10 times over the last 4 days, resulting in several near-miss accidents with vehicles, as well as almost hitting a pedestrian multiple times. the engine lunging has only occurred at low speeds, mostly when the temperatures are above 85 degrees. the engine lunging occurs when i'm driving at low speeds, such as when i'm backing out of a parking spot, or driving in traffic in which i'm driving at a low speed. the time before last, it was in the school parking lot when i was picking up my son from summer school. both these times, a pedestrian was almost hit when the car lunged forward. today, i was in traffic in the walmart parking lot when the car lunged forward, almost causing me to hit the car in front of me. when this happens, the check engine symbol lights on the dashboard, as well as the engine failsafe mode coming on. i have to turn the car completely off and back on to get these lights off. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. the contact stated the vehicle would abnormally accelerate when first started. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for repairs or inspection. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage was 70,000 and the current mileage was 80,000. the vin was not available.

Vehicle surges at low speed, both in forward or in reverse, necessitating heavy braking to keep vehicle under control. when moving at slow speed there is a 1000 rpm increase when the steering wheel is turned. this has resulted in one near accident thus far. *tr

The engine has begun surging, particularly at low speeds. happens most often when it is very hot outside the a/c is on and the car is in reverse. the car will suddenly surge and i have to jam on the brakes to stop the car. this has happened several times when backing out of parking spaces and once now at a stop light as i was slowing to a stop. i've found many references to this problem online that the throttle body is the problem and has to be cleaned. ford needs to alert owners of this issue and initiate a plan to remedy it before someone gets killed. *tr

When i shift from park to drive or reverse while applying the brakes the vehicle will lung forward. recently check engine came on and had hard time stopping vehicle and stalled. luckily did not hit anything or person. took vehicle to ford dealer and they stated i had trouble codes: po61 and p2106. ford stated that i needed a new throttle body. replaced throttle body and seems to have stopped stalling and lunging. also have issues with upper motor mount and ac. *tr

Well its been happening for awhile now my 2005 freestyle has the tendency to lung forward and in reverse in low speeds or even at stops causing the car to rattle and stall or go into engine protect mode which makes it drive very slow. but its is happening more frequent. i also notice that the tranny wines now and one of the engine mounts is broke. very unsafe to drive my wife wont even let me take my kids in the car. very frustrating that ford has not done anything about this what does it take someone to get killed????? *tr

Vehicle lurches forward/backward at low speeds and at stop lights which could cause an accident if a person was not paying attention. engine rpms increase accordingly even though foot is not on the accelerator. this occurs more frequently when ac is on. however, same issue occurs without ac on as well. while in park, the engine will rev up and down and sometimes quite all together and has progressively gotten worse over the last 6,000 miles.

My 2005 limited edition freestyle has a few issues that i am very concerned about. my throttle is having major issues. the car will surge forward with no warning when i am at a complete stop. it also has caused it to have a lot of difficultly accelerating when in motion and starting the ignition. i'm afraid that it will surge forward and cause me to hit something or someone. i've read online about people that have had this issue where it gets so bad that they've even lost all acceleration while driving down the highway and one person who hit something in his garage sending it flying through the garage wall. my husband has tried cleaning out the throttle with no success. we bought the car used less than a year ago with no warranty and this problem has been getting progressively worse over the last few months. *tr

I own a 2005 ford freestyle which lurches backward when you have the a/c on and you back up. it also started doing the same in foward. ford should act upon this before there is a death. *tr

When in reverse or drive if turning the sterring wheel the car take off and you have to but the brake on hard to stop car. this happens 95% of the time. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. the contact stated that when reversing or with the brake depressed and moving forward, the vehicle would suddenly accelerate without warning. the failure was experienced several times. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where a diagnostic was performed but the dealer was unable to locate a failure code. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not available. the approximate failure mileage was 70,000 and the current mileage was 90,000.

Vehicle unexpectedly and with great speed lurches in both forward and reverse. i notice the issue most often when pulling into or out of a parking spot or just after using the brake. the car suddenly accelerates without warning forcing me to slam on the brakes so that i do not hit other vehicles or unintentionally enter traffic. the issue is very dangerous because there is no forewarning and has appeared to be happening more often and with greater force. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. the contact stated that the vehicle lunged forward and backward when the brakes were applied. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who ran a diagnostic test and stated that the throttle body had failed. the manufacturer was notified and advised the contact to take the vehicle to an authorized dealer for inspection. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the failure mileage was 64,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. the contact stated that while reversing or driving out of a parking space at 5 mph, the vehicle would lunge forward and backward and the engine would stall. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and they were unable to duplicate the failure. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 130,000.

Pulling into parking space facing restaurant, with foot on brake pedal, car lunged forward. curbing kept me from hitting people walking into restaurant. a/c compressor replaced a few day prior to this incidence; however, car has been lunging since a/c compressor was replaced. the day the ac compressor was replaced and i drove the car off of the ford dealership lot, my car lunged pulling into parking space at the post office -- i thought the floor mat had gotten caught on the gas pedal and was causing the problem the lunging happens both going forward and backwards. took car back to ford dealership where a/c compressor was installed; gentleman at "quick lube" desk said he had never heard of this problem with the freestyle or at least he had never written up a service report for this problem. have discovered on-line numerous entries regarding this problem with the freestyle. feel ford motor company should take responsibility for correcting this problem. *tr

This has been occurring since the car was purchased in 2005. in hot days when the ac is on the car lunges forwards or backwards. it just depends if you have it in drive or reverse. when sitting at a red light or stop sign the car's rpms go high for a minute then the car slows down and stops. there has been times where it lunges forwards so hard it almost hits the car or whatever is in front of you. ford needs to fix this problem before a death results. if you are aware of this problem and ford is too then why is nothing being done!!!! *tr

Before saturday, our 2005 freestyle had surged forward a few (4-5) times within the last 6 months. on saturday, the cvt (transmission) died. i now have to pay an inordinate amount of money ($7000) to possibly replace it (informed this is remote). the ongoing recall investigation on the freestyle is for its lunging forward and backward, but i'd request a widening investigation on the cvt system itself. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle.the contact stated that while driving at any speed the vehicle would stall without warning. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the throttle sensor was replaced. after the repair the vehicle failed again. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer here the throttle was replaced a second time but to no avail. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer and the egr valve was replaced. the failure was still not corrected. the vehicle was currently at the dealer awaiting repair. the vin was unavailable. the failure mileage was 55,000.

On 6/18/12 as i was slowly backing out of my garage i heard the car revved up a bit and the car suddenly lunged backwards for a couple of seconds. it's a good thing i had my foot on the brake pedal so the car didn't just speed backwards all the way. *tr on 6/20/12 as i was pulling out of the grocery complex, turning right into the main road the car suddenly revved up and started lunging forward. it's a good thing i had my foot on the pedal again. also it's a good thing there was enough distance between my car and the one in front. otherwise i would have hit that car because the lunge was pretty significant. i brought it to ford upland, ca for the throttle body service. i gave them a copy of the ford tsb 09-24-12 but in inspecting the vehicle afterwards, i do not see any evidence that the throttle body was removed and then cleaned thoroughly. the tsb specifically states to remove the tb and clean it properly. i am guessing that they just opened up the other end and sprayed tb cleaning compound and that's it. now i am weary that the lunging might happen again. i am hoping through the nhtsa this vehicle can be recalled and ford to assume all costs of replacing the defective tb and any other connected problems to lunging. this is my only vehicle and i use this to drive my family which includes a 1 year old baby. *tr

Car lunged forward when in drive thru. foot was on the brake and air condtioning was running, car seemed to have a surge of power causing the car to lung forward and then car cut off. this happen before in august of 2008 and the ford dealership said it was the throttle body. dealership replaced throttle body and motor on ac unit, but it is still happening. dealership and ford consumer care was contacted,but they refuse to acknowledge problem or fix it. the problem has also affected the transmission. transmission needed only a new in put shaft, but ford failed to tell customers that they closed their plant that makes the parts for freestyle. no input shaft could be found, so had to pay for a whole new transmission for $6000.00. again ford was contacted, could only say oh well. *tt

Idling at traffic light with brakes pressed, engine starting revving up to over 2000 rpm. vehicle started to surge and had to press brake pedal harder to stop. vehicle moved approx 10 ft before it stopped. issue happened repeatedly, but was not taken in to shop for diagnosis as it would not happen for quite a while. has happened around 30 times since february. today, 6/18/2012 while driving through town in stop-go traffic, vehicle started surging again. wrench light came on as well as error wording of engine fail safe mode. had to slowly maneuver into a parking lot and turn car off. once restarted, lights went off and was able to make it home. took it to local mechanic and they state this is common problem and the throttle body needs to be replaced (they just did on 05 freestyle last thursday with same symptoms). $758.00 to replace. really need some action on this investigation! *tr

Purchased the car used from ford dealership. i had been following a friend on ih10 in east texas. friend had pulled over to side of road, i pulled in behind him. i stayed in my car with ac running for approx 10 minutes i put the car in gear and started to drive. the vehicle would not go over 20 mph. i pulled over and turned the car off. my friend saw me and pulled his vehicle over and came back to check on me. i started the car back up to get off the freeway the accelerator was racing even with my foot on the brake the engine light came on and the computer said it was running in safe mode. on july 2 2012 i took my son to airport. i parked in the parking lot ,we had set in the car in park with engine and ac running for about 15 minutes.. when i put the car in reverse the accelerator got stuck and with my brakes still applied the car lunged backward accelerator running full force. the gas pedal was not engaged by me and i had to turn the car off to stop the acceleration. when i turned the car back on the engine light was on and operating in safe mode. this is very unnerving and i think could have caused an accident had any cars been around me. i took the car in to the dealership where i had purchased it, have an appt to bring it back in on july 9 to have them fix it. i got on the website of ford today for any recalls that might have been called for my car-didn't see any for this type problem. however in researching the problem i found a lot of people who had reported it. this problem needs to be addressed and quickly before someone is injured or killed-and i pray its not me. the dealership is charging me $85 to run a diagnostic they already knows exists. as far as i can tell, no one has been able to have this problem resolved or fixed. *js

We have had a few issues with the car lunging but today, june 18,2012 was the worst incident. i was backing out in a parking lot and the car lunged so bad i had troubles stopping it. i then put it in drive when it stopped to try backing out again and it lunged in forward so hard i almost could not get it stopped and about hit the car in front of me. the display then said it went into engine override and cut the power. this is something that obviously needs taken care of and i was fortunate i did not hit anybody. *js

Pulling out of a parking space after idling for approximately 10 or so minutes the vehicle was placed into reverse and the vehicle lurched back about 10 feet almost striking two cars and a person. the lurching has occurred on multiple occasions also when this happens the vehicle goes into failsafe mode. it has also lurched going in drive as well. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. the contact stated that whenever the brake was released, the vehicle would lunge forward abnormally. the vehicle was taken to an auto mechanic who advised that they were unable to determine the cause of the failure. the manufacturer was not notified. the vin was unknown. the failure mileage was 88,000 and the current mileage was 89,000.

About 2 yrs ago during the beginning of the summer i noticed that my air condition on my 2005 ford freestyle was not cooling. sitting still you will think you have on the heat. i also noticed that on the passenger side it much warmer that than the driver side. cools ok in the mornings when it is not so hot but later in the day you can forget about the air. i have had the freon check more than once was told it was not low. this year it worst than ever. before it would start to cool about 20 miles further down the road. not now! i was told by the mechanic also the the motor brack is broken. what is next. i also had the lunging problem that was fixed, only because it was still under warranty. a car that is only 7 years old sure has had lot of problems. *tr

1st occurrence was in a parking lot. started car, had foot on brake, removed foot from brake and car surged backward. quickly applied brake. 2nd occurrence, again in a parking lot, a few days later. this time put car into drive and it surged forward 3 - 4 times in a row. had to quickly apply the break each time and when i would release the brake it would surge again. 3rd occurrence in fast food drive through. each time i would advance in line the car would surge and i had to quickly apply the brake. also have noticed slight surging at interstate speeds. have had this problem since the car was at 20,000 miles or less. can observe the speedometer fluctuating while cruise is set or when foot is on accelerator. *tr

My 2005 ford freestyle seems to have issues at the initial start position. in the "park" position the car will rev without compressing the gas petal, it then lunges forward as you are attempting to put the car in either forward or reverse. it shudders and shakes, causing the engine to shut down completely and operate is the "safe" mode. the check engine light usually comes on. the vehicle had been seen on 3 different occasions ranging from april of 2010 to july 2010, each time the symptoms became worse, at one point while waiting at a red light just before entering the on-ramp to the highway, it stuttered, revved high and lunged into oncoming traffic, embarrassed, i continued to proceed forward to the on-ramp when the car suddenly shut down completely causing the 4 vehicles behind me to break hard, again almost causing another accident, i drove it directly to the dealer. the dealer did work on the vehicle and thought to have solved the issue. the issues started to occur in the winter and early spring before the usage of the a/c and became progressively worse as the summer months approached and the a/c full was in usage. it has been a almost 2 years since i have needed to report anything to the dealer. the fix did appear to lessen the intensity of the issue, but did not fix it entirely. it has continued to act up, but is back to the same intensity as the summer of 2010. the engine surged 3 times in an hour period last week and shut the engine down twice. when i called the dealer to report it, they told me that it would be considered a new issue since it has been almost 2 years since they had worked on the car for the same issue. they may have cleaned the throttle body in 2010, which reduced the surging intensity, but it did not solve the problem. is ford waiting for a major accident, fire or death to occur before this problem is resolved or replaced?! *js

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. the contact stated that the vehicle surged backward while reversing from a parking. the fail safe mode light illuminated on the instrument panel with the symbol of a wrench. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the dealer had not diagnosed the vehicle. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure and current mileages were 70,000.

Started car and was leaving restaurant parking space. engine revved up several hundred rpm and car was lurching forward as i tried to hold it back with the brake pedal. people were walking in front of car heading toward restaurant. car was lurching forward toward them and it was difficult to keep car from moving forward. the rpm's would go high enough to make the front tires spin a little bit on the paved parking lot. i killed the ignition to make car stop. the people thought i had been trying to assault them with the car because i didn't want to wait on them to walk across the parking lot in front of me. mechanic checked car out and couldn't find anything. this happens pretty frequently. it is worse when air conditioner is on and is most common when in parking lots or driveway when not even using the accelerator. *tr

The car will lunge almost uncontrollably when stopped at any length of time with air conditioning on. this will make the car stall out and cause the wrench light to come on rendering the car to operate in safety mode. *tr

Car will lurch forward and rev only when the ac is on. mostly when the car has been sitting at a light or waiting for my wife to come out of a store. if the car is in park and the ac is sitting on for a while and you put it into reverse, when you take your foot off of the brake it will lurch backwards and sometimes stall out. it is very scary and only a matter of time before someone gets hurt from it. *tr

I have a 2005 ford freestyle with 96,987 miles. the car has been having intermittent lunging issues for the past few months. it is only on hot days when i have the a/c on. the lunging happens when i am completely stopped, or backing out of a parking spot, it has happened in the drive through at a fast food restaurant, the bank, etc. but most recently it happened at my daughters school parking lot! i almost hit a child as she was crossing in front of me. the car lunged forward and i had to put my foot on the break and thankfully the car stopped. needless to say it could have been a much worse outcome. i brought the car to my local ford dealership. they replaced the throttle body; parts and labor $880. picked up the car at 6:45pm, all the service tecs had left for the day; so i paid the cashier the $880, got in the car, turned on the ignition and immediately the engine light and wrench light were still on!! i could not believe it! i could not even leave the parking lot...the car "bucked" the entire way out...i immediately turned around and left my car at the service lot again and dropped of the keys with a note in the night key box. i am so disappointed in my local ford dealership; i know they never test drove the car prior to them diagnosing the problem nor did they test drive the car after they "fixed" it. i do not know how they could consciously tell me the car was fixed and charge me $880.00?!?! ford really needs to step to the plate on this issue and place a recall on these cars....i have loved my car prior to this lunging/surging situation but at this point i will never buy another ford!! *js

I was at a stop light and my car lunched on its own and on many different occassions it lunches even when reversing or parking. one time i almost hit a vehicle because this occurred. this is very dangerous and i want to find out if this will be fixed by ford or is this an expense i will have to deal with. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. the contact stated that the vehicle surged forward while driving at low speeds. the failure occurred while driving at low speeds and while attempting to park. the vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 59,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. the contact stated that while driving out from a parking lot, the vehicle suddenly accelerated on its own. the vehicle stopped when the brakes were applied. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the dealer stated that they were unsure of the cause of failure. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure and current mileages were not available.

As i put my car into reverse it lunged without having my foot on the gas. i put the car into drive and it lunged forward in the same manor. all of the service lights lit up on the dash and a message about emergency engine flashed and then the car shut off. this happened one other time. if someone would have been in front or behind my vehicle it would have hit them. now my check charging system light is flashing on and off...but they have checked it and all parts seem to be in working order. i have had multiple things go wrong with this car and am getting worried that it is just going to totally stop working. *tr

Vehicle surges without pressing accelerator while idling and driving at low speeds such as taking off from stop signs, parking or backing. it is worse when air conditioner is operating. while parked and idling with a/c on, rpms increase (nearly double) when a/c coompressor clutch engages. the service engine soon light is not on while the condition exists. i have not contacted the ford dealership, however i do plan on it tomorrow to see if they know of a proper repair. *tt

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. the contact stated that the vehicle would abnormally lunge forward when the brake pedal was released. the contact depressed the brake pedal and stopped the vehicle from accelerating further but the failure recurred as soon as her foot was removed from the brake pedal. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified and informed the contact that there were no recalls for the failure. the failure mileage was 90,000. the vin was not available. updated 7/19/12 *cn the consumer stated a mechanic cleaned the throttle and fuel injection system at a cost of $168. it is working better now. updated 07/23/12

I have had multiple incidents. in almost every occurrence that i can remember, i have either been pulling into my garage, backing out of my garage, or pulling into a parking space when it feels like something "catches" and the freestyle moves a few more miles per hour suddenly. it's happened more often when in drive than when the car is in reverse. the issue does make me worry about running into another parked car or into my garage wall, but i try to be ready for it and have my foot on the brake to stop the sudden momentum. *js

When parking, driving very slow (under 10mph) or backing up my car lunges forward with surge of power and foot on brake not gas. sometimes it dies and gave error code engine failsafe mode. worse when acon, don't remember it being an issue in the winter. took to dobbs and was told it was my throttle body and my computer would need reset. cleaned throttle body to see if that would correct issue. improved, but did not correct. very scary and dangerous in traffic, approaching stop signs, especially if pedestrians nearby. fear could lunge at them. *tt

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. the contact stated that after the brake pedal was released the vehicle accelerated abnormally. the vehicle was taken to the dealer five times. the dealer confirmed that the throttle body assembly needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was contacted.the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 71,456 and the current mileage was 128,200.

While sitting in traffic with ac on and car lunged forward hesitated and went into fail safe mode.this has been an ongoing problem and the second time we've made a complaint. in 2005, approximately 4 months after purchasing the car ford replaced the throttle body, as the it was still under warranty, car was fine for about 3-4 years. then the same problems began occurring again. lunging and stalling in 2010. in may of 2012 we had the throttle body replaced again, as it had gotten so bad the car was barely drivable. every ten feet or so it would stall and go into fail safe mode. throttle body was replaced on may 13 2012, and the issue was resolved immediately until yesterday. obviously the throttle body is defective, even after ford supposedly redesigned it in 2007. am i going have to spend 600.00 every year to have the same part replaced because ford won't issue a recall on an obviously defective part. *tr

I was backing out of a parking space and the car lunged several feet and i barely missed hitting another car. this happened to me yesterday and almost every day as of the past couple of weeks. as well as many, many times in the past couple of years, since buying the car. this is getting very dangerous and hard to control. there is no rhyme or reason to this and we are getting fed up. it seems to do it more in the summer and in the winter, it does not like to stay running when starting it. the issue with it not staying running in the cold has stranded me on several occasions. the battery is brand new, so that is not an issue. *js

With the a/c on full (very hot day outside), when stopping or starting to reverse, the car lurched forward twice. my foot was on the brake and was not on the accelerator. *tr

Pulling into a parking spot the vehicle will surge and the brakes have to be pressed really quick so u don't hit the vehicle in front of u. it seems to happen more frequently when the air is running. it will also do this when u are backing up and going at a slow rate of speed. *tt

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. while driving approximately 10 mph, the contact removed his foot from the brake pedal and the vehicle lunged forward abnormally. the failure began intermittently but became consistent after time. the vehicle would occasionally stall after continually applying the brake pedal. the vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnostics. the technician advised that the pcm would have to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired but the failure continued. the contact noticed the lunging increased when the air conditioner was active. there was an investigation under nhtsa action number: pe11018 (vehicle speed control) that could have been related to the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not available. the approximate failure mileage was 116,000.

I was backing up out of a parking spot very slowly and the car surged backward about a foot, i was able to depress the brake and stop it. the fail safe mode then engaged. i turned the car off and sat for a couple minutes and restarted it and started backing out. the same thing happened again, the surge backward and the failsafe mode engaged. i once again stopped and turned off the engine and sat for about 15 minutes. when i restarted the car the check engine light was on but i was able to back out of the parking space all right, and the failsafe mode did not come back on. it was an extremely hot 100 degrees day, and the a/c was on. this is extremely scary. i could have hit someone. *js

While putting the vehicle both into drive and reverse it revs and/or rpms drop, and lunges until i hit the brakes or the motor cuts out and displays engine failure safety. it has done this twice, then a check engine light came on. i will schedule an appointment with the dealership, however it does cause a bit of nerves when it happens. *tt

My car started lunging when moving at slow speeds, and i'd have to jam on brakes to keep it from hitting another car, building, etc. happens primarily when a/c is on also. loses power on acceleration, but lunges when applying slight gas in both reverse and forward. scary beyond belief. i have a heart condition, and nearly fainted when it happened last time, at an intersection with wild traffic, and i had to jam the brakes to keep the car from going into traffic. seen enough similar reports online that my next stop will be news media. please help us! *tr

When i put car in reverse, drive, or when car is sitting idle there is a sudden abrupt throttle in the transmission gas. the acceleration is so abrupt that it causes the car to move with force without having to press the gas. there were a few incidences where i almost rammed the objects in front and behind me, from the sudden throttles/acceleration. ive noticed that if im sitting behind the wheel at a traffic light and i have my foot on the break and if i move the steering wheel the car will accelerate on its own. please look into this issue. *js [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. the contact stated that while attempting to reverse out of residential garage, the accelerator pedal became stuck and there was an increase in the engine rpms. the contact also stated that the last two occasions the failure occurred,the vehicle stalled immediately after. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that the throttle control sensor was defective and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 95,000 and the current mileage was 100,000.

I owns a 2005 ford freestyle. the instrument cluster sporadically shuts down and you are unable to see the speedometer, odometer or any gauges on the dashboard for about 10 seconds. the problem recurs several times a day. the answer i have received is that my car is receiving a surge of energy causing this malfunction. my vehicle has completely shorted out at this point and my lights on the inside of the vehicle and dashboard flicker, but the motor is not attempting to start. hoping it is a blown fuse but maybe the alternator. *tr

Sudden engine revving driving on interstate. loss of power to transmission. instrument panel wrench light came on. after resting restarted and acted like nothing happened. drove to dealership evaluation showed an event. assuming it's ok to drive. weeks later at a stop light hesitation and jerking was occurring. this continues, worse if ac was on. nothing ever revealed on instrument panel indicating failure. back to ford based on codes it was going to need a $900+ part. during this process it was revealed a new transmission was required or a rebuilt. 4-7k. we no longer trust this car for our safety. it was always maintained at dealership. we loved this car. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. the contact stated that while driving 35 mph, the transmission failed. the contact was driving at a steady pace when the transmission began to fail. the vehicle also stalled and was unable to be restarted. the vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection where they informed the contact that the torque converter needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was notified and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in any recalls. the failure mileage was 130,000.

First incident - hot july day, 2011; idling in traffic with the air conditioning on; car lunged forward a few times; aggressively applied the brakes and the car stalled each time. subsequent incidents - all similar. air conditioner on; proceeding slowly out of a parking spot when the car lunges forward. have not sought service as many blogs indicate the problem has not been properly diagnosed. *tr

The car was surging and lurching forward even when the brake was engaged. we had near misses running in to cars in front of us just trying to get it to a safe location as we were stuck in a parking lot and in stop and go traffic. while on the interstate is would just loose almost all power even though the accelerator was floored. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. the contact stated that after starting the vehicle and shifting into the drive position, the vehicle lunged forward. the contact stated that the safety control and check engine warning illuminated. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 127,000.

I have a 2005 ford freestyle. about 2 years ago it started lurching/lunging in forward and reverse. it only happens when you run the ac. if your foot is on the brake the motor races and when you take your foot off of the brake it lurches. we thought it was our transmission and put a new transmission in, and of course that was not the problem. we have spent a lot of money trying to fix this problem with no results. evidently most everyone that owns this car is having the same problem. ford needs to man up and fix this problem it is obvious that there is a problem with the parts that ford put on the car and they should be responsible for fixing it. i am so tired of dealing with this problem. i hit a car in the drive thru of a fast food restaurant. luckily the car i hit already had a torn up bumper or that would have been one more expense i would have been stuck with. fix this problem ford!!!!!! *tr

After quickly crossing traffic and entering my driveway (which is on a downward slope) i released the gas on entering my driveway and applied the brake. just before applying the brake the vehicle lurched. it didn't lurch far, but enough for me to rapidly depress the brake pedal in surprise. one item of note--the low fuel indicator was on and my next stop was to get gas. *tr

Car lost power at 35-40 mph for just a few seconds. many instances of lunging in forward and reverse. frightening to drive in parking lots.

While stopped at drive thru window, vehicle lunged forward approximately 3 feet, has happened on various occasions. *tr

My car makes a funny high pitched noise while driving. also in park to drive, it will lunge forward. i was told that it is a intake bearing that has come loose in my transmission. the noise gets louder as you continue to accelerate. it will only make the noise when it is in motion. i bought this vehicle used in 2010 with around 58,000 miles. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestar. the contact was driving 5 mph when he noticed that the vehicle had began to accelerate independently and without warning. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection or repair. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 70,000 and the current mileage was 80,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. the contact was reversing when the vehicle abnormally accelerated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis and it was determined that the throttle body needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the failure recurred two years later. the vehicle was returned to the dealer and again, it was advised to the contact that the throttle body would need to be replaced. the vehicle was not further repaired. the failure mileage was 64,223 and the current mileage was 88,000.

Many times when i put the car in gear, whether it's forward or reverse, the car surges. i have almost gotten into accidents because of it. stepping on the brakes helps but doesn't completely stop the initial surge. *tr

While driving at 7 am in the morning on a very bust road in nevada, both the check in light and the failsafe mode light came on. the car stopped in traffic and i had seconds to get over to the side. i got as far out of the road as possible but it was a dicey situation. i called my mechanic who sent a tow truck. i had no problems with this car until i hit 120000. as soon as i did, the check engine light came on. took it to the shop and got a code read about the mass air flow sensor, which i don't have . i have a maf sensor. replaced sensor, then fine for 2 months. then the light came back on while i was at the dmv trying to register my car in nv. had to take it to the shop again and the code was for the egr valve. replaced that, no lights for 1 month. then last month the light came back on and my mechanic decided he should clean the throttle body. said there were problems with it but no recall had been issued. he said he would clean it and see if that fixed the problem. light came back on in three days. hooked it up again for diagnostics and the code is for an oxygen sensor, ordered that and then yesterday, the wrench and the cel came on and i was almost rear-ended. car in shop now and i have no idea what is next. car is lurching, having trouble accelerating and chugs along. *tr

When completely idle, still in drive, foot on the brake, rpm's surge and car lurches forward 2-3 times before dying and indicating "fail safe engine mode" on info panel. seems to happen when it's hot outside (in texas is often) and a/c on max. this is dangerous when going through pick up line at my kids school or at a light in traffic because i could hit another car or a child if my foot is not firmly pressing the brake down as the surge starts. can only be fixed at dealership and quoted around $900. *tt

Vehicle lunges forward and rear in garage at start-up and freezes at 30 miles per hour on highway when using speed control

Car lunges when coming to a stop and sometimes even after you have stopped, it lunges forward or back such as when trying to park or reverse from parking. the lunging starts happen when it is hot outside, summer months, and always if the air conditioner is on. the lunging started off small in the beginning, now its at a point that it stalls my car. i have almost run into someone while i was backing up because the car lunged even with my foot on the break. i feel incredibly unsafe driving in the summer months, i am afraid to turn on the air conditioner, because the lunging happens immediately. lunging has increased from 2009 to present. *tr

When put into reverse or drive from park, my 2005 ford freestyle will lunge uncontrollably. this is not something that happens everytime, but happens often enough to pose a safety risk to others and those in the car. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. the contact stated that the vehicle lunged forward while driving at low speeds. the failure recurred intermittently. the vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 60,000. updated 06/05/12*lj the consumer also stated that the car will accelerate when stopped and when put in reverse after being stopped. updated 06/06/12 *js

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. the contact stated that while attempting to accelerate after shifting from park to drive, the vehicle lunged forward abnormally. the contact mentioned that the failure recurred several times and the vehicle would sporadically stall immediately after the failure. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable to diagnose the failure. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 45,000 and the current mileage was 100,000.

2005 ford freestyle, the engine revs up and lunges forward in drive with a hard jerk. this also happens in reverse. have to hurry and slam on the brake before hitting anything. after a couple of months the vehicle started knocking in park. also knocks stopped at a red light. brought it to the ford dealer. started the car and was told that it was the transmission without them even taking a look. this is an issue that ford knows about and received many complaints about but still have faulty equipment. eventhough this happens at low speeds, this could be very dangerous for kids and people not paying attention walking by. can't believe this issue is still being looked at to get fixed or recalled. *tt

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. the contact stated while driving at any speed, the vehicle made a knocking noise. the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic and the dealer where a diagnostic test was performed. the failure was located in the transmission input shaft and bearing. the manufacturer stated that the failure was not related to a recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 49,000 and the current mileage was 50,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. while at a stop with the brakes applied, the contact noticed that the vehicle had suddenly surged forward without warning. the following day, the contact was at a stop and shifted the vehicle into reverse and noticed that the vehicle had suddenly stalled without warning. the failure had not been diagnosed and had not been repaired. the vin was not available. the failure and current mileages were 134,000.

Scary car. a couple of times when car is idle/foot on brake the car would surge forward on its own. this is creepy. first time happened when parking in front of a wall. luckily, i had enough room to not hit the front. i just came home and rolled into parking space. my foot was still on the brake but out of nowhere it just went by itself so my natural response was to brake really hard. it slowed the surging, but dang it! it scared the begezzy out of me. if i wasn't alert, i think that wall would damage the front car...let alone hit someone(s) if they are in front of this idle car. second time when my husband rolled into the mall's parking space and it did it too. i sat next to him and it was just freaky weird. it happened 3 other times also. ford better recall on this problem seeing how many complaints are posted online already. i had to look it up online and found a major car magazine stated it was a major problem. if they don't do anything about this, i think i will have to switch to another car maker. this ford freestyle 2005 awd limited is a scary car: air conditioner and idle/foot on brake = surging or lunging forward. *tr

Sudden acceleration while parking or maneuvering at low speeds. foot is on the brake lightly and vehicle will lunge forward as if the accelerator was depressed but it wasn't. car under control with applied break but could cause accident if late applying break. *js

Second row bench won't recline back upright because seat belt mechanism stuck and preventing upright position. difficult to fasten child's seat belt next to the bench that won't go upright - very unsafe. contacted ford and they said there isn't any recall for seat belt and/or second row's already known problem. they said to pay for these exact problems others have already posted on many websites. *tr

The transmission went out in our ford freestyle. we are finding out that this is happening to many ford freestyles with the crv transmission. ford knows this is a huge problem, but will not recall these cars. i am done with ford cars forever. *js

While driving the instrument cluster would behave erratically and then completely stop working for 10-30 seconds, after this the wrench and seat belt light stay on. then they reset and all gauges work normally and then this reoccurs. during these occurrences the engine would act sluggishly and there would be slower acceleration. this has been happening for 3+ months and today the gauges have all stopped working, the same 2 icons are lite and now the reverse lights stay on whether the car is in park, drive, neutral or reverse. the turn signals, lights and brake lights all work but do not display on the dash. seen the tsb's from ford, the investigation done by nhtsa pe07058, this needs to be re-opened and a recall performed by ford. *tr

My family and i were on a summer vacation traveling on the interstate at about 70 mph. my van was set on cruise control. all of a sudden, the motor revved up extremely high and i tapped the brakes which disconnected the cruise control. i then stepped on the accelerator and the engine just revved up like it was in neutral but it was still in drive. i coasted to a stop along side the road. i tried reverse and drive and nothing. so i put it in park which did stop the car from rolling and waited for a tow. $3041.11 and 3 days later, i had a another transmission installed and headed home. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. the contact stated that while sitting in a drive-thru window, the vehicle lunged forward as the engine rpms increased excessively. in addition, the check engine wasrning lamp was illuminated. the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who was unable to diagnose the failure. the manufacturer was not made aware of the problem. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 123,000.

When stopped or moving slow to make a turn the engine accelerates on its own , this happens going forwards or in reverse and happens more with the ac turned on. *js

In 2008 my ford freestyle started lunging forward at very low speeds when in gear without either the brake or accelerator pedal applied. if i applied the brakes, it stopped the car right away, but if i was sitting with the vehicle in drive or reverse and didn't have my foot on the brake pedal, the vehicle would suddenly lunge - and the only way to stop it was to slam on the brakes. i am just luckily we never hit anyone. it seemed to happen after it rained. a local (non ford) mechanic stated that he believed the ecm was getting wet and corrosion was causing this problem. after he addressed the problem (he cleaned and tightened pins, sealed with terminal sealer/corrosion inhibitor), the problem completely stopped. now, 4 years later, it's doing it again. but that mechanic is no longer in business and i am worried that this is a chronic (and scary) problem that needs to be addressed. this morning my vehicle lunged suddenly backwards out of my driveway, right into the sidewalk where children were passing. i had stopped my car, let up the brake and it lunged. no one was hurt but i no longer feel comfortable driving it. i hope that you can investigate this problem and provide me with an update (and a solution!). we love the vehicle otherwise. *tr

This is the 2nd time this happened! again, we were on the highway and suddenly the motor gave out. luckily, we made it without an accident to the shoulder. the wrench symbol and the cel were on. the motor started again but the car didn't take any gas, didn't accelerate. and the engine was running very rough and rumbling. i had my wife and kids in the car and was really so mad. we had to call a tow truck and a taxi to get home. the cel came on so many times in the past months, we checked the code - it was always for the throttle body. we cleaned it and the light was gone. only to come back a couple of weeks later. as i said, we've been dealing with this problem since some months now. but this is the 2nd time the motor actually stalled. and in this really very dangerous situation : on a highway!! ford needs to initiate a recall, i've done some research in the last months, there are so many complaints about this problem. my freestyle also lunges forward/backward if i'm accelerating. i think it's all related and totally irresponsible of ford not do do something. it's a serious safety issue. a miracle no one has been injured until now - or worse!!! *kb

Chronic problem, increasing frequency, cant remember when it all started was infrequent 1-2x/year and usually on hot days, maybe when it was 1 year old. has gradually increased in frequency happening now in spurts with no rhyme nor reason. when accelerating from a stop, or drive from reverse car will choke and stall. seems to be worse in hot weather, but has also occurred in very cold. check engine lights up in limp home mode but then corrects when shut engine off for awhile, but the light does not come on every time nothing shows on computer when check engine light is on either. no codes show, mechanic is certified and a family friend, he kept the car; it acted up only once and his computer said throttle body sensor - it was replaced, but the problem persists. he has done all he can but can't find the problem. in searching the internet i have seen this is a chronic problem with the freestyle. i wont let my kids drive it for fear their lack of experience and quick thinking at the wheel could get them killed as it has happened pulling out at intersections. i found this site through the edmonds recall information site: please institute an investigation to get a recall on whatever is going on. i love this car, it now has 225000 miles and that is the only problem, i cant afford a replacement, but i cant afford to die either. *js

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. while traveling 5-10 mph with the air conditioning system functioning, the contact noticed that the vehicle would abnormally accelerate without warning. the vehicle was neither diagnosed nor repaired. the current and the failure mileages were 130,000. the vin was not available.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. the contact stated that while attempting to park with the brake pedal depressed, the vehicle lunged forward exhibiting an abnormal increase in engine rpms. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 105,000 and the current mileage was 105,100.

Throttle body failure (see pe-11018). first incident vehicle would not start. would turn over but not start. then had incidences of lurching forward and also in reversed. second failure was same as first. after third failure, contacted local mechanic who in turn contacted local dealership who advised of problems with the throttle body. stated that, according to a service bulletin, the part could be reprogrammed but they had not had any success with this and were at that time installing the part on a customers vehicle due to unsuccessful reprogramming. part replaced on my vehicle at a cost of $546.56.

While driving to work all of a sudden the cluster lights in the instrument panel all went out and the speedometer, odometer, control temp, and gas gage all zeroed out and a wrench and air bag light came on. then after about 10 minutes of driving everything starting working again and the two warning lights went off however, then the check engine light came on. i had a diagnostic done and the errors were all electrical. have to take it in a few days to the ford dealer and be charged a $90.00 fee up front just for them to look at it and diagnose the problem. according to all the complaints it's been a very well known problem that ford should have dealt with in a recall. not just try to sweep it under the rug. i'm sure it's going to cost me an arm and a leg when they get done. i have always owned a ford but now i think i'm going to make a switch to a chrysler (since i do work there now) and i know i will be taken care of not just taken. *tr

When stopped or moving slow to make a turn the engine accelerates on its own , this happens going forwards or in reverse and happens more with the ac turned on. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. the contact stated that the air conditioner did not blow cool air. the vehicle was taken to the dealer several times for the failure. the dealer was unable to locate a failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 18,000 and the current mileage was 80,000. the vin was unavailable.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. while driving at any speed or while stopped, the contact noticed that the vehicle would suddenly accelerate followed by stalling. the vehicle was not diagnosed and no repairs were made to the vehicle. the current and the failure mileages were 129,956.

I was driving my 2005 ford freestyle on an interstate highway at approximately 72 mph. while driving on a straight section of highway and with both of my hands on the steering wheel, the vehicle suddenly went completely out of control. i tried desperately to straighten up and to control the car but it was useless. the vehicle went sideways and then started to spin out of control. the vehicle ended up in a berm on the side of the highway facing in the opposite direction. only by the mercy and grace of god was our vehicle not struck by a passing vehicle or did our vehicle roll. we walked away from the accident with no injuries just thankful hearts. the vehicle was towed to a service station and the technician quickly diagnosed the problem as a broken lower left rear control arm support bracket. the control arm is what keeps the rear wheels from turning left or right. the lower control arm support bracket is what helps to keep the control arm in place. upon further investigation after the accident we have identified a number of other vehicle owners who have experienced this same problem. the part is constructed with an inexpensive and weak grade of steel and is subject to damage. *tr...updated 08/31/2012 *bf updated 09/05/2012 *js

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. the contact stated that the speedometer, odometer and fuel gauge failed and displayed an erroneous reading of zero. in addition, the turn signals and headlights were inoperable. the contact also stated that with the brakes depressed, the vehicle would surge forward abnormally. neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure, nor was the vehicle diagnosed or repaired. the current and the failure mileages were 60,000.

I have a 2005 freestyle, i bought new, and have had the throttle body replaced twice for this surging issue. the dealer said it was a bad throttle position sensor. i have read on the forums about other people having the same problem. this is my wife's car and she freaks out when it surges, she has almost lost control sometimes. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. the contact was driving 40 mph when the check engine light illuminated and the vehicle stalled. the contact was able to restart the vehicle only to have it stall again. the vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnostic testing that concluded that the throttle body needed to be replaced. the contact did not have the throttle body replaced. the failure mileage was 83,000.

When the weather falls below freezing temp the drivers door lock mechanism jams and no amt of warm air applied to the door will unjam it. i was unable to open my drivers door for three days. *tr

I have a 2005 ford freestyle. i have had several lunging incidents where the car feels like it wants to lung forward or backward when backing out a parking space etc.. the first time i reported this incident was on 08/25/09. the next time was on 09/22/09. the dealer ordered a new throttle body. there were so many issues with the throttle body on this car that they were on back order. the dealer allowed me to drive for 5697 miles before the part arrived. i requested a rental under warranty and they said they could not justify a rental. on 02/08/10 my new throttle body was installed. today is 02/22/2012 and i am having the same issue all over again. the ford freestyle is by far the worst vehicle i have ever owned. i am on my second set of (rear) brake pads and rotors. i have had the engine mounts replaced. our air conditioner only works properly during the winter. i have found numerous pages of forums with people from all over the united states dealing with the exact same issues on the exact same cars. i recently discovered that a class action law suit has been filed against ford for the throttle body issue. i have pages of documented issues with this car. *tr

I brought my car to the dealership today it was making a very loud transmission noise. i received a call at 4pm from the ford dealership stating that the transmission was bad. when i received this information i researched the problem only to find thousands of complaints on cvt transmissions from for. they have refused to correct this problem under recall which i find to be terrible. when they are in financial deficet they get bailed out by our government but when they have faulty equiptment they turn their head. i am disgusted with the way they have delt with this problem. who can afford to buy a new transmission for a vehicle every 60000 miles!! i guess we can let the american consumer take the hit that works for aliving and pays taxes so that they can get bailed out of trouble when they have problems!! *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. while driving approximately 35 mph, the contact depressed the brake pedal but noticed the brakes would not respond. the contact continued to pump the brake pedal applying excessive pressure until the brakes responded. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostics where the mechanic was unable to diagnose the failure, but suggested having the brakes replaced. the brakes were replaced three times but to no avail. the contact stated there was a manufacturer recall but the vehicle was not included in the recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 300. updated 03/14/12*lj updated 03/3/12

When putting car into reverse or drive, the car will lung forward and as soon as the breaks are applied the car goes dead and the trouble light comes on. this happens a good deal of the time and is very dangerous and has nearly caused several accidents. *tt

I have a 2005 ford freestyle with two issues.. issue #1- when shifting into gear (drive or reverse) or starting to accelerate the car lunges forward or backward. it is a requirement to stay a few feet back and foot firmly on the brake at all times as not to hit other vehicles or pedestrians. issue #2- instrument panel randomly began to illuminate lights (ie check engine, seatbelt, air bag) for a period of time and then they would disappear. then the gauges (ie gas, temp, and speedometer) began not working. took it in to shop and they confirmed a faulty instrument cluster. *tr

I have more than one complaint. 1) shortly after buying my used 2005 freestyle i would be driving both at higher and lower speeds and i would loose all control of the vehicle. it would not respond to gas or steering. it was like it was losing power but it was still running. i had several near misses when this would happen. i was lucky that when i bought my freestyle it was "certified" and under warranty, otherwise the repairs would have cost me over $1200. my ford dealer replaced the kind of sensor/brain as they called it. has been working sense. 2) air compressor needs to be replaced now. i thought the a/c wasn't blowing cold enough, i finally told it to a repair shop i trust and he said he couldn't understand i had any cool air at all. 3) brakes, rear most of all, have been replaced several times. way too soon and anytime it's wet they squeal like crazy. guess i need to have them changed again. 4) transmission issues are starting now. i roughly have 90k miles and hoped this would be my last car for several more years. i hate to trade it in and start another car payment and let this car get back out to some other unsuspecting soul. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. while parked, the contact moved the gear shifter to reverse and the vehicle lunged backward abnormally as the check transmission warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing where the technician advised the contact that the transmission would have to be replaced. after the repair, the failure continued. the vehicle was not further repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 14,777. updated 02/14/12*lj updated 02/17/12

The transmission has started to make a very ugly noise when on park. the suv lunges and the rpm needle goes out of control sometimes. i've read online of other ford freestyles having the same problems and i've also heard that these problems have cause some accidents. please do something to fix this problem. we do don't have the money to have these problems fixed and we need the transportation. thanks. *tr

There is a major safety issue with my 2005 freestyle we bought it less than a year ago and everytime it rains or gets cold the doors will not shut it happens all the time yesterday while driving down the road with my child in the car my driver door his dppr and the hatch popped open in moving traffic im very upset!!! the car owners sold us this probably knowing this and never said i just looked it up on line and found this on recalls and defects national highway website ford issued a recall affecting certain 2005 ford five hundreds and mercury montegos and certain 2005-2006 ford freestyle vehicles. the recall addresses the problem of door latch freezing, which occurs mainly in cold and wet weather states. in wet and below freezing temperatures, these defective door latches may fail to fully latch, allowing a door to open while the vehicle is in motion or in a crash. if you suspect your vehicle may be part of this recall, request a door latch safety inspection from your ford dealer. notify the national highway traffic safety administration (nhtsa) if your door latches are found to be unsafe. you can contact nhtsa on their vehicle safety hotline: 1-888-327-4236 or 1-800-424-9393 i want this problem rendered i do not feel safe in this vehicle nor do i wish to continue dealing with this problem i am not comfortable with the safety of my children in this vehicle! this freakstyle should be replaced i am scared of this vehicle now and highly disappointed in the product manufacturer and the dealer who sold this lemon to us! i need to know what to do we are still paying for this and i don't want to anymore because of these past problem and safety issues! its not safe for my family or other drivers around this car with bad door latches! please tell me what i can do don't think i will ever feel safe in a ford again can you imagine what could of happen? *tr

While stationary in my 2005 ford freestyle in the left turn lane at a red light, the engine suddenly accelerated moving the car forward approximately five feet into the intersection before it could be stopped. at the time of this occurrence, my foot was already on the brake and only by stomping harder on the brakes was i able to stop the car's forward travel into cross traffic that was traveling at over 40mph. the car then died and a warning came up on the information display on the dash panel stating "engine failsafe mode". i turned off the ignition and tried to start the car again. the car started, but still displayed the "engine failsafe mode" warning and when we were attempting to return home, the vehicle would not shift out of first gear or allow us to accelerate over 30mph. this incident took place at 9:35pm on january the 20th 2012. it was raining and the ac heat was on. *tr

Vehicle appears normal first 10 minutes or so of driving, then traction control light and awd malfunction appear. ford diagnosed p1889 error code. noticed all ford recommendations for repair didn't resolve others' similar issues and that there is frequent reporting over this issue and ford doesn't know what to do. discovered this freestyle has a volvo rear and that haldex oil may need changing though they don't provide that recommendation in their maintenance manuals so it leads to these issues. when driving in snow, sometimes awd, then error code appears and driving becomes extremely unsafe as it shifts into 2wd. ford has changed my sensor and it still occurs. i plan to take further action to get this resolved and to make sure we are not taken advantage of. ford should be accountable.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. while driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle stalled. the contact was able to restart the vehicle and the vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the technician advised the contact that there was an electrical failure. the contact referred to nhtsa action number: 12v006000 (power train:automatic transmission:torque converter) that could possibly have been related to the failure. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact that the vin was not included in the recall. the approximate failure mileage was 135,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. the contact stated that the driver and passenger doors would not close. the contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 06v383000 (latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch) but the contact was advised by the dealer and the manufacturer that the vehicle was not included in the recall. a local mechanic attempted to repair the defect, but the failure recurred. the failure mileage was 91,000 and the current mileage 96,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford free style. the contact was driving 40-50 mph when the rear driver's side door flew open without warning. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure but the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 99,905 and the current mileage was 99,910. updated 02/15/12*lj updated 02/17/12

Purchased used ford freestyle december 2010. ran fine until warm weather and use of air conditioner. with a/c on, the electronic throttle control seems to often greatly overshoot the correct setting when shifting from neutral to drive or reverse, which causes a significant engine rpm increase and a momentary "lunge" if the brake is not applied very firmly. many vehicles do this to a minor extent but the freestyle is far and away the worst i've ever seen. this does cause unanticipated vehicle movement and could injure a child, passerby etc or cause a vehicle to enter an intersection. my wife is certainly unnerved by it. effect is in fact sometimes there in cool weather but to a much lesser extent. reading forums and thinking about this (i'm an engineer and sae member) it may very well be something like a worn throttle position sensor interacting with an ecu software glitch, may very well be fixable in software. annoyingly the tps on this vehicle is integrated into the throttle body or i'd just replace the tps. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. the contact stated the vehicle would surge forward with the brake depressed or when the air conditioner was activated. neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure, nor was the vehicle diagnosed or repaired. the current mileage was 145,000 and the failure mileage was 142,000. the vin was unavailable.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. the contact was entering the vehicle when the front driver side door failed to close properly. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was contacted and they confirmed to the contact that the vin did not qualify for repairs under nhtsa campaign id number: 06v383000(latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch). the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 65,000 and the current mileage was 81,000.

After having the car seviced for stalling , and having the throttle cleaned, the car again would not start.. this time it had drained the brand new battery as well. *tr

Throttle body is giving me trouble. when i am at a light or stopped my car accelerates by itself. is a safety issue as sometimes i am at a pedestrian crosswalk or just at a light. very concerned about this issue. *kb

I bought my 2005 ford freestyle in june 2010, very nice car. a few week into driving i heard a very strange noise so i took it back to the dealership to check, the told me the noise is normal it is coming from the transmission and that sound goes with that type of tranny(cvt). august of 2010 driving on i95 got a popping sound and car stop,i tow it back to dealership and the transmission went, the put a new tranny in it was covered by my warranty, january 2012 got the same sound again and i was told that the tranny is not good,so i need a new one again it is covered. so u see ford is not taking responsibility for there mistake, please help all of us that have 2005 ford freestyle problems. *tr

When stopped at a light, the engine accelerated suddenly, i had to press very hard on break to prevent the car from launching. this has happened in several occasions, always when stopped but not in park. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. the contact stated that while the brakes were depressed, the vehicle surged forward and stalled without warning. the contact was unable to restart the vehicle and it was towed to the dealer. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the contact stated that the vehicle was repaired but was unsure as to the exact repair that was made. the failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 88,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. the contact stated that the vehicle would intermittently lunge forward when the vehicle was stopped and would lunge backward when the vehicle was in reverse. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance. the vehicle was taken to a private mechanic who was unable to duplicate the failure. no repairs were performed. the current mileage was 70,000 and the failure mileage was 40,000.

I purchased my 2005 ford freestyle new in january 2006. after two years i started to experience various unintended accelerations. i took the vehicle to a ford authorized dealership and had it checked out. their work order indicated they had performed an "eec test code p2106 (throttle position sensor), it also indicated a pin point test qe1, qe9, and they proceeded to replace the throttle body". the problem went away for some time and after a few months the vehicle started to do the same thing again (acceleration). the problem really gets worse with the a/c on and while i try to maneuver into parking spaces or while i'm at a full stop waiting to turn. i have since used less my vehicle. this issue causes a great burden on me and my family since this is our daily driver and we are trying to avoid any mishaps that could involve an accident with another vehicle or person. *tr

This freestyle has surged several times since purchase. we replace a failed throttle body in 2010. recently in shop in 9/11 for nonstart. *tr

While driving the vehicle it goes into fail safe mode kinda like stalling it does this up to 4 or 5 times with only going a few miles and doesn't matter if it is in town or highway it does it everywhere. we have to pull over shut the car off and restart it. *tr

2005 ford freestyle lunging forward, stalling out, and check engine light wrench icon light coming on. it was dangerous to be on the road because of the sudden stopping, and very pore acceleration. after several tries at reading codes discovered it was a bad throttle body. i noticed all of the complaints that were posted on line about this same vehicle and discovered your investigation opened in 2011. repairs were made by myself at the cost of $608.00. also, i noticed the new replacement part had an engineering change that eliminated the anti freeze heater section. i feel something should be done about this problem by recalling the throttle body system used in this ford vehicle. i also was informed by the service center at the ford dealership, where i purchased the throttle body ,that this part was common to be replaced. thank you for looking into this issue. *tr

I have already replaced the throttle body in this vehicle around 2008. i can check with my mechanic for an exact date. it was surging into traffic, light poles in parking lots, and even pedestrians, all while my foot was on the brake. i now have the same issue with the throttle body failing again. this kind of car is going to injure or kill someone. i do not have another 800 dollars that the dealership charges to correct this problem. with no warning this car lunges forward with no regard to what or who is in front of it. please look into this further. i am fully aware that there are many others who also own this same type of car who have the same exact problem. please help advocate for the people who cannot continuously afford to fix this problem with no resolve in the end. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

While at idle upon starting car and shifting (automatic) from park to drive or reverse, the vehicle has exhibited significant "lunging" without any applied pressure to gas peddle. additionally, this lunging has been repeated a number of times independent of initial vehicle starts (i.e. when parking the car and backing up). approximate lunging of the vehicle before human response time and brake application with subsequent stoppage of vehicle is subjectively estimated at 24-36 inches (2-3 feet). recommendation: recall; replace and/or repair. reference investigation number: pe11018. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. the contact stated that while driving 35 mph, she applied the brakes and the vehicle accelerated without warning. the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic and the mechanic stated that the throttle position sensor needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the contact notified the manufacturer and filed a complaint. the failure mileage was unknown.

While driving on the highway with my wife at a speed of 55mph the motor suddenly dies and the wrench symbol appears. i tried to restart the car by turning the key - didn't work. luckily we were close to an exit and i let the car roll out and onto a parking lot. there i tried again to start the car and it suddenly started again and the wrench symbol is gone. i went to a mechanic to have it checked out but he couldn't find anything. and the car runs fine w/o incident since then. i am just glad that my 3 kids weren't with us in the car that day and that nothing serious happened. a motor dying on a highway can cause serious trouble ! shortly after i bought the car about 2 months ago the cel went on and the error codes for torque/throttle body were given. i went to valvoline to have the fuel system cleaned and the codes taken out, no problems since then. but i've noticed that the car is very sluggish when i accelerate and then suddenly lunges. needless to say that i think this car is not the best model ford developed, we did some research on this model and there are so many complaints. ford needs to do some serious customer care !!! and of course i find my car highly unreliable and expect it to break down any day. *tr

While sitting idle waiting in line at a drive through christmas light display, the transmission light came on in the car. after light came on, could not drive faster than 35 mph. took car to parkway ford in winston salem where it was diagnosed that entire cvt was ruined and needed to be replaced. $5,700.00 for a refurbished cvt. based on the number of complaints now on this website, seems ford needs to take some action and recall as i am sure that there are plenty of affected owners that aren't aware of this process. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. the contact stated that the instrument cluster had a interruption in power, causing the dials to operate improperly. the contact was unable to read the speedometer due to the malfunction. the contact had the instrument cluster replaced by the dealer three times bu the failure continued to recur. the contact called the manufacturer regarding the cluster malfunction and the manufacturer advised that there was nothing they could do to assist. the failure mileage was 101,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. the contact stated that when reversing the vehicle would lunge backward. the contact would have to depress the brake abruptly in order for the vehicle to come to a complete stop. in addition, the awd warning light was illuminated. the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who diagnosed the failure as a sensor defect. the vehicle was not repaired. neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of failure. the failure mileage was unavailable and the current mileage was 75,000.

My car has a serious lunging problem. it does it mainly when the car is in drive, but also when in reverse. i have hit posts and other stationary objects a couple of times, and have multiple near misses of hitting other cars. an example would be such as when in the drive-thru at mcdonalds or other fast food places, when the car is idling. this has also happened many times when i am sitting at stop lights or waiting to make a turn. i have taken the car to the ford dealer a couple times and asked if they could check it out, always being told that they couldn't find anything wrong. is there anything that ford is doing to correct this problem? *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. the contact stated that when in reverse, the vehicle would surge backward while the brakes were applied. the contact took the vehicle to a dealer where the dealer advised that the traction control feature needed to be deactivated to resolve the issue. the contact deactivated the traction control feature but it did not remedy the problem. the failure mileage was 60,000.

My 2005 limited edition freestyle has a few issues that i am very concerned about. my throttle is having major issues. the car will surge forward with no warning when i am at a complete stop. it also has caused it to have a lot of difficultly accelerating when in motion and starting the ignition. i'm afraid that it will surge forward and cause me to hit something or someone. i've read online about people that have had this issue where it gets so bad that they've even lost all acceleration while driving down the highway and one person who hit something in his garage sending it flying through the garage wall. my husband has tried cleaning out the throttle with no success. we bought the car used less than a year ago with no warranty and this problem has been getting progressively worse over the last few months . we are also having a problem with water in the car. we've had puddles on the back passenger floor and front driver side. i do not have a moon/sunroof. water has actually pooled out from the car onto the ground when i've opened the door. the doors will be dry and we can't figure out how the water is getting in the car. i'm very concerned about mold as both me and my daughter are allergic to it. there is also a whirling noise that happens when you turn the wheel. we noticed this right after buying the car and the dealer looked at it and said there wasn't anything that could be done to fix it that it's just a noise this model car makes. the first 2 issues seem to have affected a very large group of people and i don't know why ford hasn't recalled the cars as this could lead to severe injury or death. *tr

My vehicle has a failed throttle body as evidenced by two codes: t2106 and p061b (reported to me by my mechanic). it lunges or surges when trying to accelerate normally. it goes into "engine fail safe mode" repeatedly and randomly. it has "rough starts" from time to time that have not been found to have another cause. now, the check engine light is on and stays on, and it will not go into engine fail safe mode, which actually scares me. it scares me because, as i understand it, engine fail safe mode is a protective mode for a failed throttle body. when my mechanic ran the diagnostics on the check engine light, he got the two codes listed above, which he said indicate a failed throttle body. he said this could be dangerous. he said that from his research, this is a wide-spread problem, and ford should have issued a recall on this by now. i have contacted ford, and they are refusing to assist with this. my real dilemma is that even if i pay for the replacement, if ford has not reengineered the part, i will be putting in another defective ford part. this is what is happening to many ford owners. they are experiencing multiple failed throttle bodies. i feel trapped in this situation with no good solution other than to pray for safety and hope for ford to do the right thing and reengineer this part, recall it, and replace it. can you please investigate this? thank you, ford driver *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford free style. the contact was driving 20 mph when the wrench failure light illuminated and the engine stalled. the vehicle also experienced abnormally high rpms prior to the failure. the contact also stated that on a separate occasion the brakes were depressed but the vehicle failed to stop. the vehicle was towed to a private mechanic where the mechanic confirmed that the transmission needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was contacted but the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and the current mileages were 120,000.

Eng. surging car wants to accelerate while standing at red light hat trouble holding car still also while driving car wants to lurch forward. *tr

In this incident, before the engine shut off the car would surge with power forcing my car to thrust forward without control, perhaps certain times up to anywhere from a few inches to a couple feet. after this happens for a little while the car turns off and the system reads failsafe engine mode. this incident happened to me 3 times on the way to the dealership, and i just received the estimate of around $850 to fix this unsafe working vehicle due to its electronic throttle body malfunctioning. luckily no people were close to my car any of the times the car was randomly accelerating. *kb

2nd row, two seat bench. i was vacuuming the car. i folded the bench down to vacuum under it and when i tried to return it to the up position the seat would not unfold. i realized the seat belt was locked. i took it to the dealer to get it fixed thinking its a safety issue and would be free of charge, but it wasn't free. they fixed it for free after debating with them about this issue. now its 11.14.2011 and the seat belt is locked again with the chair in down position. *tr

We have experienced numerous problems with our freestyle, and at this point are faced with a failed throttle body, which will cost $900 to replace (dealer quote). searching the internet reveals that this is a very common, known problem with the freestyle, and its sister cars (the 500 & sable) all build by ford with the same engine. the problem causes the vehicle to lurch while at idle, to perhaps 5-10 mph, endangering anyone in the vehicle's path (ie, pedestrians, cars ahead in a drive-thru lane, etc.) ford has produced several successive variants of the throttle body, indicating the newer ones do not have the fatal design flaw that plagues the original. why am i forced to purchase a replacement for an obviously (at this point) badly designed product? these cars should be recalled, and we should be reimbursed for the expense. *tr

Throttle body failure vehicle began lurching forward while in drive with brake applied this was on numerous occasions especially at drive through food establishments. i replaced the throttle body for $653.00 at my local mechanic. *tr

Throttle body problem, car doesn't start. when it does start black, smelly spoke comes out of the tail pipe. issue started around march brought to garage said it was in need of a tune up. had that done $400 car still did they same thing not starting. worked fine for awhile. again the cold weather hit. not starting again. brought car in again. took 5 days to figure out the issue. $600 part plus labor $500 plus rental for 5 days $400. after reading several complaint on the same issue i am very surprised this hasn't been taken care of already. this part should be recalled and ford should refund all costs associated with it. *tr

The cvt transmission in this model is a problem. it has always had a surge when you first put it in gear or let off the brake, but that is something my wife and i got used to. couple days ago we got into the car, and right after the little surge we're used to we noticed the tach was going way up (3500-4000) and we were just starting to about 10-15mph. it would only use the lower ratio and would not let us go any faster than about 40mph. we took it back home, read the manual and it said to take it straight back to the dealer. called the dealer and they didn't even want to mess with it, said they did not have the right equipment to check it correctly. so then we called a transmission repair shop. they drove it and ran some tests on it and said it's internal problems. leave the car with them for 3-4 days and they would try to fix it. wouldn't give us a quote in writing, although they said we're looking at $4000-$6000 to get it fixed or replaced. searched around on the internet and seen alot of the same. if it was something we did wrong to make a $15,000 vehicle last year worth $1,500 right now i would not say a word. this is not right and needs to be addressed by ford. this is our only car and i'm going to continue to use it to get and forth from work because, at the moment, it'll let you drive it for 20 minutes or so before it starts staying stuck in the low ratios. *tr

Car lunges forward at certain times. most notably while air conditioner is running and pulling into a parking place. sometimes lunges while pulling out of parking; so while in reverse. seems to have something to do with tight turning of the steering wheel. mention has been made of a possible throttle body sensor problem. when taken to the mechanic however; it would not lunge, so no repairs were made. only does it on certain occasions. *tr

Traction control light comes on after a couple of minutes of the car being turned on (does not have to be in motion). steering gets real sensitive. *tr

Lunging, surging, and jumping while a/c is on. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. while parked, the contact heard a knocking noise coming from the front end of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic where the mechanic advised that the transmission would have to be inspected and possibly replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

My vehicle has a cvt (continuously variable transmission). the "check transmission" light comes on, car only goes about 30 mph with engine at 4,000 rpm. turn car off and back on and the problem is gone for a few minutes but then recurs. while this problem is happening the car idles at 2,000 rpm (instead of 800). if you take you foot off the brake while sitting still the car will lunge forward unexpectedly. the ford dealership (allan vigil in morrow, ga) quoted $5,800 to replace the transmission. they did not tell me that it would be a rebuilt transmission. it seems the cvt transmission is no longer manufactured and ford can only rebuild the transmission. there seem to be many similar complaints about this vehicle yet ford says they are "very surprised" at the failure. interestingly, i did not mention the "lunging" issue to the service advisor. before my car was moved from the service lane he noted lunging on the report. if the problem isn't widespread how did he know that? basically, i have a 6 year old car that has been meticulously maintained by the dealership. and a common point of failure is no longer manufactured and i have to pay almost $6000 to have the cvt rebuilt. the frequent cvt failure and the lunging issue in my opinion should be recalled by ford. *tr

After starting the vehicle and putting it in gear, the car lungs (accelerates). this happens in reverse or forward motion. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. the contact stated that the vehicle would suddenly surge forward as the wrench warning indicator symbol illuminated. the dealer informed the contact that the throttle body failed and would need to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure however, did not offer any assistance. no repairs were performed. the current mileage was 113,000 and the approximate failure mileage was 112,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestar. the contact stated that the vehicle failed to accelerate in any gear. the vehicle was towed to a private mechanic where the mechanic confirmed that the transmission needed to be replaced. the contact stated that the rear sliding door failed to lock properly. the manufacturer was contacted but the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and the current mileages were 77,000.

Second complaint on cvt transmission. dealership said the only way to repair the transmission is to replace it as they ford doesn't make parts for it anymore. the transmission will cost $5800.00. how can ford be allowed to discontinue parts on a 6 year old vehicle. both my wife and i are social security recipients and asking us to pay $5800.00 is something that impossible for us. for the sake of not only people such as us, how about the numerous complaints on edmund.com by others who have the same problem and the same result. ford motor consumer department has stated they will not assist in anyway. please help us and soon. *tr

At slow speeds, at various times, there are unintended surges in speed. they are usually more common when the air conditioning is in use. the may occur when in forward or reverse. my local dealer advised that ford was looking into the problem, but i have nothing definite about what the problem is and whether or not ford will pay for any repairs. i have since learned that the problem is quite common and is being investigated. i do not recall filing a formal complaint before. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. the contact stated that the vehicle suddenly lunged forward and backward without warning. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who informed the contact that they could not duplicate the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 103,000.

I have had numerous instances where, when either at a stop light, or parking or waiting in the carpool line my freestyle has lunged forward while my foot was on the brake pedal. some instances are worse than others with more force, but i am able to stop the car by pressing harder on the brake pedal. i have almost hit a couple of cars in the drive thru lanes at restaurants. i have also experienced my freestyle cutting off while at a light, and even once when i took my foot off the gas to coast into a parking lot. the car just died. i called the local ford dealership and they stated that there have been issues with the throttle body sticking and its way of correcting itself is to lunge the car and attempt to right the issue. they quoted anywhere from $100 to try to clean the throttle body and possible have to replace it to the tune of about $700. if this problem is so well known that my dealer knows about it, why has it not been addressed and recalled? *kb

First incident resulted in the car stalling multiple times, when started it would stutter, rpms couldn't get into normal range and when trying to put in gear it would stall out. the wrench light came on and i was finally able to start while keeping my foot on the gas pedal. once driving could only reach 40mph. since the first incident the frequency of problems has increased. shortly after that first incident it started surging (rpm's rev way up when putting it in to gear) to the point that it happens now practically every time i start the car. at times, the surge is so strong that even with my foot firmly pressed on the brake, the car still moves. a huge concern of ours is in parking areas, it is very scary to have the car surge with people moving in front or in back of the vehicle. i recently had a collision with a tree while backing up. i firmly believe the car surged after i had started backing up resulting in the collision. i have called the dealership multiple times and understand that the throttle body linkage is thought to be the issue. my sister has a lincoln ls that was recalled for this exact issue - she had the part replaced as a result of the recall even though she had never experienced the surging/stalling described. after doing some research, i found that this problem is much more prevalent than i thought and hope that a recall will be issued to get this corrected before someone gets hurt. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. while driving approximately 2 mph, the vehicle unexpected lunged forward and the engine began to exhibit an abnormal increase in rpms. the failure recurred during acceleration or deceleration on numerous occasions. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the constant problem. the approximate failure mileage was 68,000.

This is my second notice on the transmission problems i am sure you have been deluged with. ford represented the problem as fluid and thought this would take care of the problem with the transmission suddenly causing the vehicle to stop. i paid $325.00 to have this work completed. drove the car home and the next morning the same problem occurred. car was towed to landmark ford for the second time. i am informed tonight that they think the problem is with an internal seal for which they have no parts for and recommended a new transmission at a cost of $5800.00 plus labor. how can ford not be responsible for a design error in the first place and require someone to invest this amount of money. i as many i have read on the recall and defects web page need your hopefully immediate attention. please help us as we are social security people and don't have $5800.00. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

Unexplained acceleration of vehicle. car lurches for no apparent cause. *tr

Roaring sounds begin to surge in the transmission and the car became unable to drive safely. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. the contact stated that the vehicle suddenly lunged forward and backwards without warning, but more forcefully when in reverse. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who informed the contact that they would need two days fully to inspect the vehicle but the contact declined. the manufacturer was notified who informed her that they were investigating the failure. they offered no other assistance. the failure mileage was 117,000.

Cvt transmission failed for the second time while driving. vehicle lurched and the wrench light came on, front end shuddered. restarted the vehicle and it would drive, but would only achieve 20 mph with very high rpms. dealer says transmission will have to be replaced. as i understand reading the numerous complaints, they don't make this unit anymore. i am faced with a vehicle that i can't drive. please do something. *kb

On tuesday, our car lost engine power in traffic. the check engine light came on and "engine in failsafe mode" appeared on the dash. she turned the car off and on, and it worked fine. she checked online and found identical problems, and solutions in turning the car off and on. i checked online, found identical failures, a longstanding shortage of throttle parts, presumed a defect in the throttle control, found no fhtsa recalls, but discovered surging documented in pe11-018 (opened may 11, 2011). our car has also had high rpm surges, occurring infrequently, but usually when the engine is cold. our au pair experienced surging 2 weeks earlier when she backed out of a garage parking lot and bumped another car. below are representative websites that document 21 instances of sudden power loss and engine warning "failsafe mode" in the ford freestyle described as sudden stalling, car going to idle, engine dying, running limp, and going into "neutral." my wife's experience is consistent with these descriptions. also, many complaints report surges (pe11-018) and loss of power in the same vehicle complaint, also consistent with our experience: http://www.myfordfreestyle.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=2197&sid=78cbeb4f4aaa7dd9c571f0cf9c804d74&start=0 15 complaints: fraggle, tmad, mrdinmn, lmarqueling, fordman351, sanlen, fuxxy, gavin, stock mach, scoutman97, lmtech, metalages, indiefilmguy, boston_freestyle, mkramer http://answers.edmunds.com/question-ford-freestyle-throttle-control-transmission-light-came-on-also-engine-failsafe-mode-activated-what-s-wrong-40589.aspx 1 complaint: boots7714 http://www.carcomplaints.com/ford/freestyle/2005/engine/throttle_body_malfunction.shtml 4 complaints: michelle o, dennal, sally w, oldschool77 http://www.fixya.com/cars/t1531392-enigine_fail_safe_mode 1 complaint: handyt. *tr

The car jumped forward, accelerated on it's own. i was unable to anticipate the move. i took my foot off the brake and the car jumped forward without warning into another vehicle. this unanticipated movement has occurred sporadically over the last months and we have narrowly avoided hitting children in school zones and cross walks. sometimes the jump occurs while the brake is being depressed, but mostly it happens when i start to take my foot off the brake. it is dangerous and scary to not have control of my vehicle.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. the contact stated that whenever she would enter a parking space, the vehicle would lunge forward and backward abnormally. neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 48,266.

I purchase my 2005 ford freestyle in june 2005. july 2005 traveling to georgia between 55/60 mph, the check engine light and transmission icon appeared. upon trying to accelerate, i could not move no more than 30-40 mph with the rpm's racing. i had to pull over and let the car rest approximately 15-20 minutes. upon starting the car and putting into drive gear it was very hard and lunged. the car sounds like you're racing the engine with the vehicle in park. the frequency of the engine/transmission light with trying to accelerate and can not is a persistent issue. it also lunges when the air conditioner is turned on. once the car is shut off and started again, while your foot is on the brake which has to be with more pressure than usual to control the lunge. sitting in traffic with the air on with cars ahead of you is frightening since it will lunge then also. this has been an ongoing issue since the purchase of this vehicle. i've also had the brakes repaired more than normal. since acquiring this car. recently, i've gotten the brakes done in february, may and currently need another repair with all the squealing. *tr

Car would "surge" when shifted into reverse. had to break to stop. also, would stall out when shifted back from reverse into drive. this happened repeatedly over the course of a year. ultimately had to have entire throttle body assembly replaced to correct problem.

Since july, my car has been lunging both forward and in reverse when my foot is not on the accelerator. i have come close to running into cars, people, and my garage due to these surges. it started off happening from time to time. now it is daily and sometimes multiple times per day. in addition to the surges, there are times it struggles to accelerate. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. the contact stated that while driving approximately 70 mph, the vehicle decelerated and there was an increase in engine rpms. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnostics and the technician stated that the torque converter would have to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 123,000. the vin was not available.

The car started showing hesitation when accelerating and making a strange noise early in 2010. this condition got progressively worse until one day, while driving on the freeway, the engine would not respond to the gas pedal being depressed, the wrench light came on, and i was forced to coast to the side of the road. i turned the car off for a few minutes and when i attempted to restart it, the gas pedal seemed to be working again. took the car to jones ford the next day and they told me the throttle body was bad and replaced it to the tune of $638.97. date of service was april 1, 2020. mileage at time of failure was 61,540 everything seemed fine for a few months but i started noticing the hesitation on acceleration again. took it to summerville ford on july 21, 2010. i didn't wait for a complete failure since it was extremely dangerous to lose power on the freeway with a whole car load of kids! jones ford said the throttle body was bad again and replaced it under warranty this time. checked for codes and got code #u0141. mileage at time of replacement was 65,207. within the last couple of weeks i have noticed similar conditions to the last two times the throttle body failed. yesterday i was parking and the car surged forward as i let my foot of the brake, almost causing me to hit the car in the spot in front of me. i have no choice but to keep driving it until something is done by ford about this dangerous condition. i was also told that the motor mount needs to be replaced. i also have replaced the 2/3 row seat pivot once during warranty but it failed again in 2010 and i haven't been able to afford to replace it. the a/c compressor stopped working this summer. still not fixed. i have replaced my tires twice in seven years. i have replaced both sets of brakes. ford needs to address these common failures. before someone gets hurt! *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. the contact stated while coming to a traffic light with his foot on the brake pedal the vehicle lunged forward almost causing a crash. the automatic transmission gear shifted into low gear and would not shift into any other gear. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who repaired the vehicle at the owners expense for $700. the dealer also informed him he does not need to repair transmission. the manufacturer was notified and stated there were no recalls for both failures. the offered no other assistance. the vin was unknown. the failure mileage was 73,000.

First i would like to say is, my ford freestyle vehicle is the worse vehicle i have owned!!!!! not is it the worse vehicle this vehicle is very expensive to have repaired. please if you are thinking about buying a ford freestyle vehicle please think twice. just last week this vehicle has been losing it speed and on top of that this vehicle accelerates all by it self. the vehicle speeds up then idle down. i don't know what is wrong. *tr

Without applying my foot on the accelerator my car's rpm tends to increase on it's own. it is usually when i have my foot on the brake and switching between gears (i.e. park to reverse or park to drive). it has occasionally revved when sitting in traffic as well. thankfully i have had my foot on the brake at the time. took it to the local dealership with this complaint and they could not duplicate. this incident happens often enough (several times a week) that i am concerned that if this doesn't get addressed that it may cause injury to someone walking behind my car (or vehicles in front or passing behind me) when i switch to drive or reverse. i am very cautious when i do switch gears because of this fact. also my car also can be very fast when backing up (which is usually what i do when leaving my driveway) even when i don't have my foot on the accelerator. it doesn't happen all the time but i think it must be associated with the revving issue. *tr

Vehicle accelerates from a parked position while shifting from p to r or d. the acceleration is greater when wheels are turned. this vehicle is in florida so the a/c is always on. *tt

On the date noted, i was stopped at a traffic light with my foot on the brake when the car suddenly lurched forward (maybe 6-9 inches). i turned the corner to enter a parking garage and while stopped with my foot on the brake, the car lurched forward again, this time the car stalled. i restarted it pulled forward to the garage gate and stopped. it lurched a third time, stalling again and then the service engine light came on. i can best describe it as though i released the clutch (on a manual shift car) with my foot on the brake and not the accelerator. in such a situation, the car will lurch and stall. however this is an automatic and the reason the clutch would engage is from acceleration. i recall the motor revving up prior to the lurch which would explain the event. the ford dealership finally narrowed the problem to the throttle body and the electronics attached to it and required replacement ($700+). i would say this event occurred at least 6 times in the past year, always while the car was stopped but never 3 times in succession. it stalled maybe two of those times, entered 'engine failsafe mode' but was fine after re-starting the engine. i researched this occurrence on the internet finding it to be an issue on many occasions with this model vehicle. there are several reports on your website as well. i see the investigation is still open. i noted one report referencing a design flaw as to the release of gases in the throttle body and how they are re-routed back throughout the body. the service rep at the dealer noted to me that the new body installed on my car was a new design where the gases are released away from the body. i take this as acknowledgement that the original design was flawed, leading to its unsafe behavior. note that this last event occurred in 90+ degree weather with the ac on and after highway driving for 3 hours. *kb

Car wont accelerate from a stop and will surge from a stop and when backing up. took it to mccarthy ford in chicago where they informed me it was the mass flow sensor, six days later i'm having same problem and now being told it's the throttle body. *tr

The car lunges/lurches (accelerates suddenly) on it's own randomly, usually right after putting into gear, especially in reverse, but also in drive. completely unpredictable. i have to keep my foot firmly on the brake when i start to go because i am afraid that it will lurch and cause an accident or injure someone. it seems to be worse when the ac is running, but that isn't always the case, either. my 17 year-old son is experiencing it, too, and is uncomfortable driving it. *tt

I just had the a/c compressor replaced and now the car lunges without pressing on the gas peddle. it mostly happens while i am moving from park to reverse. it has happened once, while i was moving forward in a parking lot and then stalled. pressing the brake pedal overrides the sudden acceleration, and it seems to be worse when the air conditioning is on or the steering wheel is turned. while it started slowly, it is now happening ever time i put the car in reverse. i need to keep my foot on the brake peddle every time. i am hoping that ford places a recall on the ford freestyle. *tt

Car at a complete stop with foot off gas pedals moves forward unexpectedly and rpms jump to 2000. *tr

I began having a problem with my freestyle surging with my foot on the brake or idling when backing out of a parking place, while stopped at a traffic light and while waiting on pedestrians to cross in front of me. it's very scary when the car starts lunging and you're afraid you're going to hurt someone. this problem first started happening in 2010. after reading about the problems with the throttle body on the internet, i took it to the shop and had them clean it. that fixed the problem until the past couple of weeks (september 2011) and now it is starting to do it again. last year i also had a problem with it bogging down on the interstate not knowing if we were going to get rear ended or not. i hope you finish your investigation soon. ford should be responsible for this problem and correct it before someone gets hurt. *tr

My 2005 ford freestyle not only has an issue w/ lunging, but has recently been going into "failsafe mode", in which acceleration in the car is completely cut off. i was almost hit by an 18 wheeler while trying to coast to the side of the interstate b/c i was unable to accelerate my car to move to safety. once i was on the side of the road, i turned the car off & then restarted. i was able to accelerate, but it continued to happen every few miles until i reached home. the feeling of having no control of a vehicle moving at 65mph left me shaking. luckily i did not have my children in the car at the time. the fact that ford knows there is an issue and has failed to make any effort to contact the owners of the ford freestyle has left me feeling dismayed and i no longer have the confidence in their vehicles. *tr

Unintended acceleration - happened infrequently early in vehicles life at lower mileage. now unintended acceleration happens much more frequently and regularly. it only happens at low speed, idle rpm and during parking maneuvers. unintended acceleration/surge is most common after a cold start and with steering input. this behavior requires that i maintain active pressure on the brake to maintain control over the vehicle. however, i am concerned that, with the issue becoming worse with age, i may lose control over the vehicle and cause property damage or injure an innocent bystander. current mileage is 95,000 and issue has become markedly worse since 75,000. *tr

Engine / speed surging especially noticeable when parking. whether in drive or reverse engine moderates only slightly but car lurches. this has happened to three different drivers of the same car, same day, similar experiences. extra pressure was needed on brake to prevent car from hitting other cars in parking lot. . . . circumstances: hot day ( 90+ f), air conditioning on, engine at idle speed while maneuvering into / out from parking, turning wheel or holding wheel turned during maneuver. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. the contact stated that she started the vehicle and activated the air conditioner. she then shifted into drive and depressed the brakes and the vehicle lunged forward abnormally. the failure recurred sporadically during the operation of the air conditioner. the same failure recurred while in reverse. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated the failure was contributed to the throttle body. the contact was waiting upon additional information provided by the dealer regarding the diagnosis. the manufacturer was not made aware of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 60,000.

2005 ford freestyle has uncontrolled acceleration or "lunging" or "surging". when the vehicle is at low speeds such as maneuvering in a parking lot or pulling into driveway, vehicle will increase the rpm's and cause the vehicle to jump forward or backwards. the vehicle may move up to 15 feet if the brake is not applied and is very scary. *tt

A little bit over a year ago had several instance of car suddenly accelerating while parking in both reverse and forward, car rpm's increase and lower suddenly without foot being on accelerator and have to hold foot more frimly on brake to keep from hitting other vehicles, pedestrians or anythng else that may be close, car then enters into the fail safe mode which is reset on engine restart. condition went away but in the last several months it has happened again several times. usually seems to happen when driving while weather conditions are hot (in excess of 90 degrees) every time the air conditioning has been on. *tr

Car lunges when stopped and/or stalls while in motion (up to 30mph). appears to occur more frequently in hot and humid weather. engine light came on and dealership stated throttle body needed to be replaced. researched online and numerous of other freestyle (and mercury) owners listed this issue. why isn't this part recalled? because no serious injuries or deaths have yet occurred?

My car lunges forward when stopped at a light (brake is applied) or driving slow in the parking lot. it happens unexpectedly and lunges forward as if the accelator is being pushed quickly, even though my foot is on the brake to either be stopped or to slow down in a parking lot. i typically press the brake very hard to try to get control of the car to avoid hitting anything in front of me. it does concern me that i if it occurs, that i could hit the car in front of me at a light or possible a person walking through a parking lot. when driving home the other day (45 - 50 mph), my check charging system light also came on. i took it to the ford dealer. i explained to them the problem i had with the car lunging and the charging system light coming on. they checked it out and told me the car needed a new alternator and that this would fix the lunging issue and the charging system light issue. they put the new alternator in (which was not cheap) and i noticed on the way home that the car was still lunging. i was driving the following sunday morning and noticed the car continued to lunge when stoppled at a light. also, when i stopped at my mailbox the engine shut off and the charging system, engine oil, and emission control lights are coming on. needless to say the car is going back to the ford dealership monday morning. *tt

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. the contact stated that the vehicle would lunge forward momentarily when driving at low speeds at approximately 5 mph or when in reverse. the contact also stated that the failures only occurred during hot weather. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where they were unable to diagnose the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was unknown.

We just bought a used 2005 ford freestyle and the dealer we bought it from told us the awd malfunction alert would come on, but it would not stay on long enough for a mechanic to check what was wrong with it. we did notice the alert coming on, but on our 4th day of driving the vehicle, we were pulling away from a drive thru window and preparing to maneuver around two vehicles stopped in front of us and i had just taken my foot off the brake and not even touched the gas pedal when the car lunged forward. i applied the brake and then slowly took my foot away again and the car lunged and the engine died. the car still had enough momentum after the engine died to allow me to coast away from the two vehicles in front of me. i tried to start the car again and it lunged and died again. on the third try, it started and i was able to get out of the parking lot, but i was very frightened. i did make it home alright, but the awd malfunction alert stayed on and at times the alert would also read "failsafe engine mode". also, the traction control alert icon lit up and a wrench was lit up under it in the instrument panel. we hope ford will help freestyle owners soon before someone has a terrible accident. *tr

Car lunges forward (when in drive) or backward (when in reverse) when sitting idling for a period of time. rpms rev without applying gas. occurs especially in hot weather and when a/c is running. engine failsafe mode appears on driver information screen. check engine light then comes on. *tr

Vehicle's brakes were pressed at a stop when sudden vehicle movement out of my control appeared. i could not stop the vehicle and almost hit a person in front of me! the car finally stalled and went into "fail safe mode." this was very scary and could have seriously hurt someone! there was a sudden rpm increase and was very scary! dealer says it is a faulty throttle body that ford needs to address via recall!!!!!! *tr

2005 ford freestyle surges forward without foot on accelerator. *tr

My 2005 ford freestyle sel has experiences issues with surging, stalling and inability to accelerate. the problems started at least 2 years ago (2009) at which time i called my local dealership to inquire on recalls (warranty was out) and was told there were no recalls to fix this issue. since the surge has increased in frequency, most any time i start the vehicle and put it in gear, it will surge (rpm's rev up on their own). having my foot on the brake at times still does not hold the car completely still and has concerned me on more occasions than not when in parking lots at stores with people moving around my vehicle. the stall & inability to accelerate happens less frequently but has happened a handful of times and always results in the check engine light (wrench) coming on. the vehicle will not perform as it should until the check engine has been cleared. i recently backed into a tree at my work and firmly believe it happened due to a surge after i put the car in gear and started backing up. i did not have enough time to react (stopping the vehicle) before it hit the tree. i've owned my car since 2007 - my sister has a lincoln ls that was recalled just before my car started these episodes. her car was recalled for everything i've stated above (even though it had never done it) - the throttle body linkage was replaced. i've called the dealership on numerous occasions, even stating that her lincoln received the recall that my car needs, with absolutely no help or suggestions. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. the contact stated that while driving over 5 mph, all of the gauges on the instrument panel failed. the vehicle momentarily surged forward. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on numerous occasions where various repairs were performed but the failure persisted. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure but offered no assistance. the failure mileage was 40,000. updated 09/15/11*lj

While at idle in reverse or forward car lunges and accelerates on its own if foot is not on brake 1this could cause serious accident or injury ive seen more complaints on this sight and relize that this is becoming a seriuos problem with these vehicles what can be about this problem. *tt

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. the contact was driving approximately 30 mph and approaching a traffic stop. the brakes were applied and the rpms increased rapidly with an unexpected acceleration. the failure recurred intermittently whenever the vehicle was at a complete stop or when shifting into reverse. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who advised that the failure was related to the motor mount. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 92,000.

-component- throttle body!!!!! the car move up half a foot forward with out me doing anything and back as well? *tr

My ford freestyle 2005 has been lunging for months. i purchased this vehicle used from a private party. of course if the previous owner had any issues he did not share them with me.the vehicle did have some minor dings which he claimed occurred when he backed into a fence.he had been having some severe medical problems so i am wondering did he just think it was his fault, not realizing the car had lunged. i see a lot of other people on the internet are having the same problems. when are you going to recall this vehicle? it is very scary and does it in forward and reverse. i have been afraid to park in any tight spaces where it may lung and cause a accident or injure someone.i have a handicap parking tag but have been leary of parking in those spaces should this happen. also the air conditioning only operates when the vehicle is accelerating, i saw others have that issue also. please take action soon before these vehicles suddenly lunge on a interstate and cause serious injuries or death. thank you. *tr

The vehicle started surging without foot on the gas pedal. this occurs at low speeds or when stopping. have had to rapidly press the brake pedal and hold it to avoid accidents. when the surging occurs, many times the vehicle goes into fail-safe engine mode which does not allow one to shift into higher gears. this caused a problem on the interstate when caught in stop and go traffic. could not accelerate after surge-engine dying-failsafe engine mode. check engine light stays on after occurrence and failsafe engine mode was solved by pulling over, killing the motor, waiting, and then restarting. surging is causing a stress on the transmission which now appears to have slack in it. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. whenever the gears began to shift from reverse to drive the vehicle would lunge forward and then backwards. while driving 70 mph all of a sudden the speedometer would decrease to 35 mph without any warning and the vehicle would also slow down. all of the warning lights on the instrument panel would illuminate. the failure occurred on numerous occasions. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who performed a diagnostic test but could not diagnose the failure nor were any error codes displayed. occasionally when the vehicle was turned off and then back on it would reset itself. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 80,000 and the current mileage was 86,000.

Vehicle has severe lunging when at idle. it doesn't matter if you are in reverse or in drive the vehicle lunges severely and unexpectedly and brake must be applied very heavily to stop it. i have tried turning off he ac, however, i have found little to no relief when i do this. there have been several near misses when sitting at a stop light or when attempting to park, including almost hitting a pedestrian in a parking lot. i have contacted my ford dealership about this several times and am told there is no evidence as to what the problem is and that ford has no solution at this time. *tr

Update on odi 10419757: took car to ford dealer because engine light came on after car lunged (while backing up). said it was the throttle control actuator sticking was replaced at a cost of $895.00. two other customers with ford freestyle have had the same problem. *kb

Normal driving conditions-when backing out the car lunges and goes dead. fail safe engine mode is displayed. have had it lunge forward when foot is on brake and engine dies. happens more often when air conditioner is on. check engine light comes on. ford dealer said air compressor was no good. did not replace because we saw complaint about ford freestyle. *kb

Car lunges forward or backward intermittently, when i leave the house. i have just put the car from parked into reverse, when i step my foot off the brake, but haven't touched the gas yet, it accelerates on me. it's very scary, each time it has occurred (about once a month in the past 2 years), i was fortunate to have quick reflex, step on the brakes and didn't hit anything. but i am worried about this happening one day when i am too close to other objects (ie. a drive-thru) and hitting another car! *tr

Vehicle intermittently seems to surge either in forward and reverse when taking foot off brake before you even hit the gas pedal. on or about aug 1st, 2011 when backing out of a parking space it surged in reverse and then quit. it did that twice. once i restarted after the second time it seemed to stabilize almost like the computer adjusted. this problem seems to occur more in the warm to hot weather. at this point with my vehicle i feel very uncomfortable and would not let anyone else drive it as i am aware of it and am i know that i need a firm foot on the brake pedal. my reviews of multiple people with this problem point to the throttle body and i would also think maybe a possible computer control.

I have a 2005 ford freestyle for 1yr 1/2 now it has 45,000 miles on it, i almost twice lost my family and my life but thank god and the quick reflex of my husband we are alive, all due to the throttle, i cant describe it how i wish well i would need a whole page to explain we have taken very good care of it we are right now without a vehicle it cost too much and we have no warranty, so we will have to manage for now until we can, although my husband is in the military we are not rich and i work 6 days a week and have 3 children students whom all have after school sports activities, i am in total shock i really thought we had it made with this car its comfortable 3rd row but now after reading all the reviews we are so horribly upset and feel so taken of ****ts, this probably has no affect on whose responsability this problem falls on well im sure they have a superb car, but for the american families trying to make it, it is a shame that ford knowing about this hasnt taken no action, but to each his own and although it seems minor to the high power corporates like ford whoever needs to own up to this problem and hasnt and just seems to pass the hot potato to others they too will have their judgemet day, and yes i might sound drastic to you it is a very serious matter to us the people who trusted in purchasing a ford, thank you. *tr

Sometimes when i put the car in reverse or drive and i take my foot off the brake and the car will lunge forward or backwards without even touching the gas. this has happened on several occasions. it is uncontrollable and someone can get hurt. i took it to the ford dealership the first time it happened and they said they didn't find any problems. this problem has been going on for years. now, in addition to the original problem, the car will just lose power while i am driving down the road and i have to hope to find a safe place to get off the road. i have to turn the truck off and then try restarting a few times to get it going again. these are continuing problems for myself and many other owners of this vehicle and ford is doing nothing about it.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. the contact stated that the vehicle was stopped and shifted into park. upon shifting out of park and into drive, the vehicle surged forward abnormally. the etc fail safe engine mode warning light then illuminated and the vehicle stalled. the vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no assistance. the failure mileage was 93,000.

My 2005 ford freestyle lunges forward when putting it in drive or reverse. it started a couple of months ago and would only happen once in a while. now it happens almost every day. if your not careful you will hit something. even with your foot on the brake the vehicle will still lunge forward or backward. the problem is worse if the air conditioner is running. i have been told the throttle body is causing the problem but it will cost over $800.00 to fix. i cannot afford this repair and think ford should fix it under a recall due to this being a serious safety problem. *tr

I have a 2005 ford freestyle that surges, especially when it is hot and i have the a/c on. this surging occurs several times a day. it happens while i am driving very slowly, backing out of a parking space or waiting in line at the drive-thru. i have almost rear-ended people several times. after researching it on the internet, i have found this to be a common problem with these cars. the issue is with the throttle body but apparently ford will not recognize that a problem exists. *tr

Just after starting the vehicle put the vehicle into reverse to pull out of parking space and it begins to accelerate and lunge backward. same symptoms happened moving forward from hot start, with a/c on. the vehicle stalled after one occurrence with the wrench light on, upon turning the key to restart no fault lights were on and the vehicle was operating as designed. this unattended acceleration happens typically upon a start when the vehicle is at operating temperature with the a/c on. outside ambient temperature is approx 95 degrees and only will do it immediately after starting it. no parts have been replaced at this time as there are no stored fault codes or visual failures at this time. *tr

Vehicle surged forward after very lightly touching the brake while parking. i was maneuvering the car into a fairly tight parking space, and the sudden surge cause the car to lunch into a fence post, damaging the front bumper and fender (and the fence post). this is the 3rd or 4th occurrence, but was the most violent. the car lunged forward about 6-8 feet, and the idle jumped up from 750 to 2,500 or so. the other surging instances also occurred immediately after applying light pressure on the brakes. immediately after the surges in those instances, the idle then dropped to normal. the car has approximately 100k miles on it, and the throttle body has been cleaned on a regular basis sine 20k, typically every 20k. the first surge was noticed at around 98k. it happens approximately once a week now. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. the contact stated that the vehicle would lunge forward abnormally with an abnormal increase in engine rpms. the dealer was contacted and advised that there were no recalls for the failure. the manufacturer was not contacted and the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 65,000 and the current mileage was 85,000.

We have experienced multiple instances of this problem happening recently. what happens is at very low speeds or idle speeds, our 2005 ford freestyle limited has started lurching or lunging either when backing up, out of the garage, for example, or out of a driveway or into/out of a parking place. it doesn't happen at driving speeds or highway speeds, but only occurs at low speeds. i have read about this problem on the internet and other freestyle owners say it is a throttle body problem. i luckily have been paying attention when it happens and have been able to stand on the brake, which cuts down the lunging feeling. this shouldn't be happening in the first place. if someone is caught off guard and they back into a car because of a lunge by their car, no insurance company will just believe that "the car did it." if someone is pulling into a parking spot and hits the car opposite of theirs, due to this lunge, it will not be pretty. thank you for your time. *tr

My ford freestyle, lunges all the time. it makes it very difficult to parallel park. i have not had an accident, but i have been very close to hitting other parked cars. i lunges when my foot is on the brake if it's in reverse it lunges backwards. if it's in drive it lunges forward. this has been happening for a long time, my car is a 2005. it's been happening for at least the last 2 years. *tt

My 2005 ford freestyle was lunging forward while idling. i nearly hit some pedestrians and also nearly hit the car in front of me at a traffic stop when the car lunged forward on its own. since i have a newborn baby and was very concerned about safety, i did not hesitate to bring it to the dealer. i was notified that the throttle body of the car needs to be replaced. i understand that the problem is fairly common which indicates it is a manufacturer defect and should be considered for recall. i feel this issue is a major safety concern and has the potential to cause injury or death. *tr

Vehicle lunges forwards or speeds up while slowing down (at stop signs, going into garage etc)

Our 2005 ford freestyle sel, fwd is having sudden surges of acceleration (forward and reverse) at low speeds. this has now happened several times and is getting more frequent. this presents a safety issue as the surge has the potential to cause the car to run into someone or something, or to unexpectedly enter an intersection. the car has 87000 miles as of august, 2011. we are the original owners. *tr

2005 ford freestyle surges and accelerates from a stop or low speed. it is particularly evident when shifting the transmission from drive to reverse or reverse to drive. the acceleration can last for maximum 5 seconds but you better have your foot firmly planted on the brake or the vehicle could lunge forward or backward into oncoming or parked cars and pedestrians. it doesn't happen al the time, often after the car has been run and parked for a 15-30 minute period. *tr

Request to re-open nhtsa defect investigation #pe07058. the entire instrumental panel stopped working while starting, stoping or driving at low speed and on highway. also when it happens, no turn signal alarm, no air conditioner, and controls on the steering wheel not working. have not been able to check outside lights. it happens from time to time, comes and goes, lasts about 2-10 seconds. a few occasoins, it trigged air bag, coolent warning and check engine lights to come on. check engien light stayed for a few days. i think it is a design or production defect since ford knew it back in 2006 according to its tsb. i think it's dangerous, especially when driving on highspeed, at night and in bad weather, you lose the info of speed and air conditioner and don't know if turn signal light is on.

2005 ford freestyle unexpectedly accelerates when car is put into gear (forward or reverse), this seems to be aligned with other complaints associated with nhtsa investigation pe11018. the engine will rev when putting the car into gear and will lurch in the direction of the gear that it was placed in. this is not due to the driver inadvertently pressing on the gas pedal at the same time as the brake. the driver has to firmly press on the brakes to prevent the car from moving. if the brake is only pressed just enough to put the car in gear the vehicle will actually move 3-4 feet. the happens sporadically but does occur at least 4-5 times a week.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. the contact stated the vehicle accelerated unexpectedly when his foot was not on the pedal. the vehicle also accelerated when it was idle. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer, but the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was unknown. the failure mileage was 44,000 and the current mileage was 46,000.

The vehicle lunges at low speeds. this act happens at random times and has occurred on numerous occasions.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. the contact was driving 65 mph when the vehicle stalled. the contact was able to coast to the side of the road and had the vehicle towed to a dealer. the dealer stated that the throttle body needed to be cleaned but the throttle body cleaning did not remedy the issue. the vehicle continued to stall. the contact took the vehicle back to the dealer who was unaware of the cause of the failure. the failure mileage was 76,000.

Vehicle will lunge and jerk while backing or under braking. engine will rev and then stall as well. check engine light with come on or it will go into "fail-safe" mode. took it to a local ford dealership and they advised it needed a new throttle body. after researching the issue we discovered this is a common problem with this model and year.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. the contact was driving 10 mph when the vehicle suddenly surged forward while the brakes were applied. the contact stated that the vehicle stalled and the check engine light was illuminated. the air conditioner was activated during the failure. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and the dealer advised that the throttle body needed to be replaced. the dealer replaced the throttle body. the contact stated the vehicle was unsafe to drive. the failure mileage was 86,500.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. while the vehicle was parked the contact placed the gear shift in reverse and the vehicle suddenly lunged backwards. the failure also occurred when the gear was placed in drive. the contact had to apply excessive pressure to the brake pedal in order for the vehicle to stop. the failure occurred intermittently. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the technicians were unable to duplicate the failure. there was an open investigation under nhtsa action number:pe11018 (vehicle speed control) that may be related to the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. the contact stated that the vehicle would unexpectedly accelerate while light pressure was being applied to the brake pedal and the vehicle would also lunge backward while in reverse. in addition, the vehicle would lunge forward or stall while the engine was idled. the manufacturer was notified, but denied any assistance with the failure. an authorized dealer diagnosed that the throttle body needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the failure mileage was 71,800 and the current mileage was 72,000. updated 11/07/11

2005 ford freestyle surges at low speeds when foot is not on accelerator, or suddenly speeds up at low speeds such as parking or backing up.i have had several near misses almost drove into traffic , and rear ended car in front. this is the second issue with this event. first occurred in 02/july/2009 ford replaced throttle body motor this fixed the problem until this week. *tr

I am the original owner of this freestyle and have experienced problems with it surging when the air conditioner is turned on since its purchase. initially, i took it into the dealership and other service companies, but they "could not duplicate" the problem. the surging has grown worse as the car ages. presently, i cannot go through a fast food drive through with the air on because of the possibility of the car lunging and rear ending the car in front me. further, i work in a city with pedestrians and cannot turn the air on until i am out of the city because i fear hitting a person. recently, i contacted ford directly, but they responded with a scripted message that there was no recall on the vehicle.

2005 ford freestyle acceleration problem primarily with ac running. only started happening in july 2011 at end of road trip from ohio to north carolina, when we would come to stops in traffic. now that it started it keeps happening. just last night i parked at the curb, had my foot on the brake and before i could get it in park, it lunged forward. with foot on the brake already i was able to control it and immediately shut it off. i'm going to test to see if i turn off the ac before i come to a stop or once it starts happening, if that makes any difference. *tr

While backing out of a parking space, the engine surged as if i had hit the accelerator. i immediately hit the brakes and the same thing happened several more times before i had a new throttle body installed at the ford dealership and was told that it was becoming a common problem with the freestyle. my son who has a 2007 freestyle had the same thing happen several months ago and had the same repair done to his.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. the contact stated that while reversing out a parking space the vehicle lunge. the vehicle was taken to a local shop who was unable to diagnosed the failure. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 38,800 and the current mileage was 39,067.

My 2005 ford freestyle has developed a significant surge when maneuvering at low speeds like in a parking lot or driveway. if the driver is not very quick to respond to this surge the driver would easily lose control. since, parking lots and driveways often have people (especially children) around it is a very bad situation not to have total control of a car. it seems to occur when the a/c is running and the car is at normal or high operating temperatures (not when the engine is cold). i searched the internet related to this issue and it seems there are many who are experiencing this condition and there does not seem to be a straight forward answer as to the cause. i would not normally write a complaint but when i saw that the nhtsa is investigating this issue, i called a local dealership to see if ford had any notices or bulletins that might identify the cause. i described the condition and explained that nhtsa was investigating this issue but was told that they had never heard of it. i then asked if they could search for notices or bulletins and get back to me, i was told that they would not do that unless i first brought the car in to their service center. i tried to explain the safety significance of this issue and that since he had never heard of this problem that it would make more sense to search for any information ford had on the issue before i brought it in and charged for service that may not be of any help. the service rep then said he would not help me and then basically hung up on me. the answer to this issue may be something very simple (like cleaning the throttle body) but the vehicle's computer controlled response is very real and very dangerous and ford should be working much harder to resolve this. *tr

Vehicle is surging at low speeds. parking lot speeds. must apply brakes to stop motion. several feet covered before able to apply brakes. happened in excess of 10 times. car is at dealer now and they have witnessed to surging. car has been taken to ford service now and they have had it for 24 hours. they are stating they do not know the cause.

When you put the car into reverse or drive and sometimes when sitting at a light the car will lurch several feet with out putting my foot on the acelerator

On 8-2-2010 i had some problems with my car not moving when the gas was pushed, then it wouldn't go on its own. had to have the throttle body replaced. after that, there were a few times it felt it would do it again. but no problems occurred. then on 8-4-2011 i had the same problems again and ford told me it needed another throttle body replaced.

We started noticing the engine surge a few months ago whenever we shifted out of park or neutral. the rpm's jumped around 400-600 above idle and now are over 700-800 with the a/c on. so far, we have not experienced any damage to the vehicle. i took the vehicle to my local ford dealer, blackwell ford in plymouth, mi and was told i needed the throttle body needed replacement at a cost of over $800.00. the vehicle has 94000 miles on it and aside from that problem, we have been pleased with it. *kb

My 2005 ford freestyle took off in reverse at high speed as soon as i put it in reverse, my foot was not on the gas pedal. i almost hit a large tree. *tr

We have a 2005 ford freestyle and we have noticed for the last 2 summers that our car will lunge forward on its own while driveing at low speeds especialy when you first shift from drive to park or to reverse. it has been geting worse and it is deffinetly worse when it is hot outside and you have the ac on. it is a very dangerous situation. the other day we were leveing a parking lot and behind another car and our freestyle lunged forward and we almost hit the car in front of us. these cars have a serious issue and it will cause injuries or mabye kill someone if nothing gets done about it.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. the contact stated while waiting on a red light, the vehicle lunged forward although the brake pedal was depressed. the contact mentioned that immediately after the check engine light illuminated, the vehicle stalled. the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who diagnosed that the vehicle speed control was defective. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 99,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. the contact stated that while reversing at approximately 5 mph and attempting to park, the brake pedal was engaged and the vehicle unexpectedly surged without warning. the failure would occur after shifting the selected gear with pressure applied to the brake pedal. the manufacturer was not notified of the unintended acceleration. there was currently an open investigation associated with nhtsa action number pe11018. the approximate failure mileage was 86,500.

Many occurrences of unexpected surge/vehicle movement over the past 4 months. recently, the car unexpectedly jumped forward resulting in a very unsafe condition when stopped at an intersection with a pedestrian crosswalk. i was very fortunate that no pedestrians were in front of my vehicle at the time that it lunged forward. *kb

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. while the contact was driving approximately 10 mph approaching a stop sign, the brake pedal was engaged and the vehicle began to surge, followed by the illumination of the engine fail safe mode message and the check engine warning indicator. the failures occurred intermittently during extremely hot weather temperatures. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer four times for diagnosis; however they were unable to duplicate the problem or determine the cause of failure. the manufacturer was not made aware of the defect. the approximate failure mileage was 67,772.

Vehicle has a sudden jump in acceleration even when driver is pressing on the brake pedal. it feels as if both the brake and accelerator are being pressed and the car is in conflict. then the idle seems to drop either to a point of the vehicle dying or almost stalling. when restarted (sometimes this takes 2-3 tries to keep it running) or idle evens out the rpms and acceleration are delayed for some time. while pressing on the accelerator (even pushing almost to the floor) the vehicle will not increase in speed (in a normal response time-within 3-4 miles) and rpms top out at 2000. this happens at both low speeds and when attempting to achieve highway speeds. the trigger for this is typically a sharp turn. this also results in the check engine light coming on and giving diagnostic codes of p061b and p2106 which i have been unable to find a description of these codes. this has happened once every 4-6 weeks to begin with, but has increased in frequency to 3-4 times a month. i have not replaced the throttle body but that appears to be the common fix as reported by others experiencing this problem. after leaving the car sit for several hours and restarting the next day or 4-5 hours later the problem is not apparent until the next time. *tr

My 2005 ford freestyle unexpectedly lunges forward in drive and reverse. this usually happens in high heat after using a/c for a while. thankfully i've had my foot over the brake during these occurrences, but this issue concerns me. i have also been told by a local ford dealership that my ac compressor is leaking, and wonder if the two are linked somehow. *kb

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. the contact stated that while in reverse, the vehicle suddenly lunged backward and nearly crashed. the fail-safe and check engine lights began to illuminate on the instrument panel and the vehicle stalled. the contact was able to restart the vehicle and drive home. the vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. the failure mileage was 85,000.

Car lurches forward when car is in drive, but my foot is on the brake. it has happened several times, and sometimes goes into "emergency shutdown" mode and turns off. this happens most frequently when it is hot outside or i've been driving the car for a while. *tr

With the car in drive and my foot on the brake pedal, the car unexpectedly "surged" forward. i was able to control the car from hitting anyone/anything by applying the brake more forcefully, but this incident has occurred on repeated occasions now both in "drive" (when the car surges forward) and in "reverse" (when the car surges backwards). it seems particularly pronounced during hot days when the ac is running full blast. in each incident, i was traveling 5 mph or less, and had my foot on the brake, either preparing to park or pulling out of a parking spot. so far it has not caused an accident, but there is clearly something wrong with the speed control or the transmission. i have noticed numerous other complaints of a similar nature made online by other owners of 2005 and 2006 ford freestyles. there clearly seems to be a problem with the vehicle of this year, make and model and i am hoping ford will take responsibility and issue a recall in order to prevent future potential injury or death.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. the contact stated that when placing the vehicle in drive or in reverse it would accelerate on its own. while driving various speeds the vehicle would suddenly stall without any warning. she noticed the failure occurred more when the air conditioner was on. the vehicle was not inspected by the dealer nor had it been repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 92,000.

We own a 2005 ford freestyle. for the past four years, we have had a vehicle speed control problem. it first started in 2007 when the car started to lunge backwards when shifted into reverse by simply shifting the car into gear, without releasing the brake pedal. the car was taken to ford in 2008 (under warranty) where we were told the "problem" was fixed and so we took the car home. the problem only appeared to become worse than before. ford was once again contacted and they said that they would take the car and take care of it. they said that the problem was how the computer was not reset/recalibrated. eventually, the lunging problem continued and so we went back ford, where we were told the guarantee had expired. corporate ford was contacted and they stated how they agreed with the dealer. the lunging happened only several times a month until it slowly started occurring on a daily basis where we (the drivers) knew to never remove the break pedal completely in order not to crash into other cars or people. the problem is now occurring both when it goes backward and forward. now, the car not only lunges but it stalls and the car goes into failure engine mode. the wrench light also comes on and does not turn off. when the car is turned off for several hours and turned back on the wrench light does not light up and nothing seems to be wrong again. because of this, mechanics tell us that nothing is wrong, after spending several hundreds of dollars for every diagnostic. after reading numerous other complaints on the same exact issue with this model car, we understand that it is a throttle body issue but we refuse to replace it as it is, not only, a costly repair (+$800) but it was already "fixed" or "replaced" by ford when the car was under warranty. *tr

Vehicle surges and accelerates without any contact whatsoever on the gas pedal. on 7/28/11, we had to have the vehicle towed to a mechanic to address the issue. "failsafe engine" light came on followed by "check engine" light. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. the contact stated that the vehicle would intermittently surge forward until the brakes were engaged. the failure occurred while driving various speeds. the failure was not diagnosed nor was the vehicle repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 100,000.

The vehicle surges when at a complete stop. it also stops when driving it down the road. the "wrench" light comes on and the vehicle slows to a complete stop. this is extremely dangerous. the service engine light comes on. the vehicle does this on a consistent basis......6 or 7 times per 25 miles! i took it to the ford garage where i purchased it in clinton, nc. they put it on the machine and said they could not find anything wrong. their suggestion was to turn off air or heat!!! now after researching this issue online i find out there are numerous complaints about the same issue. i took the car to a local mechanic who was suggested to me by our local advance auto store. the mechanic was very familiar with the freestyle and the same issue. the solution to fix the problem is a new throttle body. at a cost of $520.00. i called the ford garage in clinton, nc to see if they had the part so my local mechanic could fix it. now the parts employee, bobby told me the throttle body problem was a "huge" issue with the freestyle and there should have been a recall. is it going to take someone getting killed or seriously injured before ford takes responsibility. by the way, i have contacted ford, to no avail. the wrench light issue started once in a while on february 18, 2011. it now is a daily thing multiple times a day since april 5, 2011. updated 10/06/11 status update 11/15/11

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. the contact stated that the vehicle would surge forward while in drive or backward while in reverse, when the air conditioner was on and the brakes were depressed. the dealer was not notified. the manufacturer denied any assistance with repair to the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileages were 110,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. the contact stated that when sitting with the vehicle idle and the engine running, the vehicle would lunge forward abnormally. neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 62,000 and the current mileage was 63,000. also when you go from park to reverse the car lunges terribly. updated 09/29/2011 *ln

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. while driving approximately 50 mph, the vehicle lunge forward abnormally. the contact stated that the failure was intermittent and would occur at various speeds. in addition, the engine roms would increase sporadically before losing power and lunging. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostics where a failure was located within the throttle body. there was an open investigation under nhtsa action number: pe11018 (vehicle speed control) that could possibly have been related to the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not available. the approximate failure mileage was 55,000.

My ford freestyle has engine surges, at idle it lunges forward and sometimes dies afterwards. *tr

Ford freestyle 2005 60k miles no known precedent event cvt no impact damage north carolina 1 normal driving or idling in gear 2. symptoms intermittent and spontaneous drive line surges engine power surges at idle vehicle lurches without warning check engine and safe mode warnings after several events with increasing freq more frequent in hot weather 3 dealer assessment conclusion throttle position sensor faulty tps embedded in throttle body assy dealer advised remove-replace (no service bulletinor warranty) occurrence while idling in center lane for left turn with risked surging into oncomming traffic owner removed vehicle from service until replacement found difficult to verify viable vs faulty replacement assy part cost $500. *tr

I bought my 2005 ford freestyle over four years ago. after the first year the air conditioning stopped cooling as well as before and at the same time the vehicle started lurching forward when going at a slow speed when the air conditioning had be running for a short while. it is worse when you are turning the wheel and going slow such as in a drive-thru and or backing out or pulling into a parking lot. i have to keep one foot on the brake and most of the time i do not need to touch the gas pedal because its already accelerating on its own. my car now either puts it self in fail safe mode and runs real slow and or it just dies where ever we are when it starts the accelerating and lurching forward. i do not have the $900 i have heard it take to fix this problem by replacing the throttle body. maybe when its paid off in 7 months i can save the money up to get it fixed. i'm not sure the car will last that long. i can't trade it in for another car because i would worry who would get it next and maybe be in an accident and be hurt. *tr

I have had this problem only a few times the last 2 years we have owned the car, but recently, since it has been extremely hot in oklahoma, the ford freestyle that we have lunges forward just as you press the brake or let off. i have almost hit several cars, lunged into traffic at a red light, and have reversed into my garage with the brake on. it seems that problem occurs more than 5 times a day. it is to the point where it frightens me and threatens my family when driving in highly populated areas. i phoned a ford dealership in my home town of muskogee,ok and they said it could be the throttle body but the cost of this is several hundred dollars (that i would not like to spend on a car with only 56,000 miles on it). i have done research and there are hundreds of posts about people with the same problem. this needs to be fixed pronto. *tt

2005 ford freestyle unexpected surge at stoplight, controlled by applying brakes harder, and thenvechicle stalled. the event would have forcesd us into the intersection, possibiley causing body and property damage. this occurance also happened 1 week prior as we were pulling into a parking space. both occurences happened after the ignition was turned off for 15-30 minutes and then restarted. this occurance has happened at leat 5 other times. on some of the occurences the engine light came on and the engine went to safe mode operation. safe mode operation would cease if the ignition was turned off and the vechicle was allowed to sit for a time. first and second occurance happened after using an 10% etanahol mix from one particular company. the most recent occurances happened with a 10%etanol mix from two different suppliers.. fuel system and air filter cleaned prior to the last two evnts. *tt

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. the contact stated while traveling 5 mph the vehicle unexpectedly accelerated and failed to stop until the brakes were depressed to the floor. the vehicle also experienced the identical failure when the vehicle was placed in the reverse position. the contact stated the vehicle was not taken to dealer, and the manufacturer was not contacted. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 20,000, and the current mileage was 85,000. problem has happened many times since we bought the car, but has gotten much worst the last few months. it jumps much more or farther than it did before. updated 10/07/2011 *ln *tr

I have a 2005 ford freestyle. yesterday when backing up the car suddenly surged. my foot was not on the gas pedal. i was able to stop the car and it stalled. this is not the first time the car has done this but this time was the most noticeable. this happens sporadically and only seems to do it when at idle speeds. it does happen in forward and reverse. mainly in parking situations. this may also be related to the a/c as i just started noticing this issue in early summer when i started to use the a/c. *tr

Vehicle surges/lunges unexpectedly while engaging the transmission into drive or reverse. applying the brake has been effective at stopping however, this is an unsafe condition as it happens sporadically and again quite unexpectedly. vehicle has stalled out on several occasions in the middle of moving traffic and service light "wrench" illuminates. we have experienced these issues for the last several months and i have since taken the vehicle to the ford dealership for service where they just informed me that the throttle body must be replaced.

I own a 2005 ford freestyle. in the last month, i have experienced the car accelerating on it's own and lunging while attempting to stop or pull off from a stop. this problem is very concerning as it occurs when my child is in the car. i have narrowly escaped running into other vehicles. *tr

My 2005 ford freestyle crossover frequently lunges at low speeds and when the driver is not pressing the accelerator pedal. this problem seems to be occuring more often and with more power and is getting harder to stop. today it almost jumped over a parking lot curb at a retail store parking lot. it happens unexpectantly in forward and reverse and seams to be worse when the a/c is on. in fact, our a/c was not working properly and the problem was not near as bad. however, when the a/c was repaired (the expansion valves were replaced) the problem returned to its previous "strength" or stronger and more often. *tt

The car lunges unexpectently when car is stopped with the gear shift in the "drive" position or when easing forward at a low rate of speed. it was inspected at a ford service dealership who said they could not find anything wrong with it. i am afraid the vehicle is at risk for injuring someone or something do to this unexpected lunging. it seems to have a greater problem during the summer and warmer parts of the year.

Normal driving. lunges forward and in reverse. replaced throttle body at my expense ($800.00). *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. the contact stated the vehicle would suddenly surge forward while driving. the failure occurred when the vehicle was traveling forward or in reverse. she noticed the failure while the air conditioner was activated and the temperature outside was hotter than normal. the current mileage was 93,000. the approximate failure mileage was 85,000. the vin was unavailable.

While backing out of a parking space, my vehicle "jumped" forward by itself. it then went into "engine override mode" and stalled. i was able to crank the vehicle back up and continue driving.

Car lunged while in reverse, had to apply the brake hard to prevent backing into parked cars. put car in forward, it lunged 2 or 3 times and stalled out as i applied the brake hard. this is the second time with this problem. the car lunged forward while stopped at a red light in july of last year and ford replaced the throttle body assembly. i had never had this type of problem except with this car and it appears ford has a defective throttle body assembly that fails especially during hot weather.

The car would surge backwards when put in reverse sometimes. when driving the car would have troubles going up hills where the car would not maintain speed when the accelerator is pressed down to compensate for speed. i have seen many complaints for the same issue. have 149k miles. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. the contact stated that while entering a parking space with the brakes slightly depressed, the vehicle lunged forward and stalled. the contact mentioned that the failure recurred several times and the failed safe mode message illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle was towed to a local repair shop where the technician was unable to diagnose the failure. the technician then replaced the fuel and air filters as a temporary fix. the manufacturer was not made aware of the problem. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was 60,000 and the current mileage was 62,000.

I own a 2005 ford freestyle. i often experience a surge in my vehicles acceleration even when i have not touched the gas pedal. this occurs most often with the air conditioning off and just after i put the car in drive. today i nearly ran over a pedestrian after shifting my car into gear, and so i googled the problem when i got home. i see that you are investigating this problem with the freestyle. please demand a recall before someone gets hurt. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. the contact stated that while stopped at a stop light with the brakes engaged, the vehicle would suddenly lunge forward. the vehicle was inspected by an authorized dealer, who stated the throttle body needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was notified and they offered no assistance. the failure mileage was approximately 65,000.

Vehicles lunges involuntarily and unexpectedly when foot is released from the brake (without any depression of the accelerator). the problem occurs in both drive and reverse at very slow speeds (i.e. backing out of a parking space, advancing through a drive through restaurant, swiping a badge at a gated entrance). backing out of a parking space has become dangerous due to lack of vehicle control. the lunging requires very firm brake application to stop and avoid a crash. this requires an immediate recall to mitigate the potential risk of personal injury or death.

I first noticed a surge in the car just as it was out of warranty. the problem has gotten progressively worse with time. whenever the car comes to a stop (e.g. in a parking spot) the car surges in the direction the transmission is selected. additional brake pressure is immediately required to keep the vehicle from moving forward. likewise... when first selecting reverse from a stopped position the vehicle surges drastically which also requires prompt additional braking to keep the vehicle under control. the vehicle has always been well maintained by the dealer. the surging may be coming from an issue within the function of the throttle body, but not 100% sure of that. the addition of fuel cleaners seems to help, but only a little... and then only temporarily. symptoms occur year round, but seem to be worsened by high ambient temperatures. the vehicle is a threat to safety in it's design and should be recalled.

Random lunging when, generally, car is placed in reverse. it does it randomly, increasing in frequency. however, today, we got a warning light and the vehicle went into "engine failsafe mode" and was jerking and just not driving appropriately. we went to ford, and were told to turn the car off and back on to reset that particular sensor, but that generally these problems can be attributed to a throttle body issue - and that said issues may continue or worsen until replacement of this part. *kb

While sitting in a parking lot on a hot day (a/c running), my 2005 ford freestyle suddenly lunged forward. when the brake was applied, it stopped the engine. a message appeared reading "engine in fail-safe mode." approximately 2 weeks later, this same condition was repeated with the same result. in between these events the car seems to perform as expected. as of now we have taken no action however next wednesday the dealer can look at the vehicle and hopefully have some good news on the repairs. i had the local autozone technician run a diagnostic check and two codes came up he said were unique to ford so a ford service technician would be required to interpret. he lead me to believe these codes read "tac" and something referring to the torque control module. codes may have been "p061b" and a p1202" (?). *kb

2005 ford freestyle transmission surging when placed in reverse. had been minor up to this point but while my wife was driving it last night, engine revved higher than before and stalled . check transmission light came on and 'system failure" message appeared. after doing some research, it seems to be the throttle body problem that is prevalent with this vehicle. of course, my extended warranty expired 2 weeks ago. *kb

My 2005 ford freestyle is surging/lurching when i am going slowly, i.e. when i am pulling into or out of my garage, when i am parking, when i am approaching a stop sign or stoplight. i've taken it to the local ford dealer service department, for them to look at this issue as well as an "awd malfunction" indicator that comes on periodically while i am driving. the service techs could not identify the source of the lurching/surging, but thought it might be associated with the "awd malfunction", which in turn they thought might be a result of a bad oil pressure pump (however it would have been a multi-thousand dollar repair for them to even investigate further, so i didn't have them do anything). the surging/lurching is getting worse, and i no longer feel safe driving my car. i fear for the safety of my children, myself, and those who might happen to be in front of me when my car surges. *kb

When idling, car would surge briefly as if accelerator were pushed. after several inquires at ford service about recalls, check engine light came on. problem diagnosed as defective throttle body. part replaced at a cost of $706.85. understand there have been several like instances reported. surge could easily cause a collision either front or back. *kb

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. the contact stated when the air conditioner on was with the vehicle in the park position, it accelerated, either forward or in reverse. the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic where the battery and alternator were replaced. the remedy did not resolve the failure. the vehicle was later taken to the dealer who indicated that the alternator needed to be replaced. the vehicle was taken back to a local mechanic and the alternator was replaced. the failure was not resolved. the local mechanic diagnosed the failure as the drive by wire throttle assembly. the manufacturer was contacted. the failure mileage was 130,000, and the current mileage was 141,000. updated 10/26/2011 *ln *tr

Have a 2005 ford freestyle . in the last month, the car has been surging and taking off without my touching the gas. it surged violently backward while i was parallel parking and ran up on the curb . i stood on the brake and the engine quit and went into a fault mode. it did this three times after re-starting the car each time. it also about two weeks ago surged forward into the community. it is now surging at a third of my stops. i don't try and back it up if at all possible. i am convinced this is a serious safety problem. i am afraid to allow anyone in my family to drive it.i feel this should be re-called and fixed. *tr

My 2005 ford freestyle limited all wheel drive vehicle lunges forward unexpectedly. having my foot on the brake doesn't seem to do anything sometimes. it happens sporadically, as soon as my foot is off the brake or i put the car into gear is happens. this is very dangerous and i hope it will be resolved soon. i have seen hundreds of complaints on this issue. *tr

I own a 2005 ford freestyle with 88,000 miles and i had trouble with my car lunging forward this happen to me very bad today where trying to leave a parking space. i did have my air conditioning on high because it was 100 degrees in the midwest. the problem was the worst today since it started several months ago and my throttle control/transmission light came on. what do i do next? i need to get the vehicle fixed. do i need to contact ford? do i go ahead and pay to have it fixed? thanks so much.

When manuevering in parking lots the vehicle has lunged forward when trying to park the vehicle. after it lunges forward it stalls and comes up with an error message. it starts back up fine afterwards. sometimes during regular travel it will speed up unexpectedly. *tr

After sitting in a restaurant's parking lot with the engine idling and the air conditioning on for about 30 minutes, the car lunged backward several feet when the car with placed into reverse. once the car was stopped, i placed the car in drive and it lunged forward without me pressing the gas pedal. luckily, there once no one around the car when this happened or there could have been injuries caused by the car's actions. also, the car's "failsafe engine mode" and "wrench" light came on. this caused the car's power to be minimized to a crawl. we were only able to get the car's speed up to around 20 to 30 mph. after experiencing this issue, i looked on the internet to find that many individuals were having the same problem with this model. it appears that it is an issue with the throttle body component on this model that is bad and causing this problem. this is a serious safety issue and i would hope that ford would be held responsible for replacing this part under a recall.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. the contact stated while driving into a parking space with her foot on the brake pedal the vehicle lunged forward and stalled. the failure occurred several times. the vehicle was taken to a dealer who was not able to duplicate the failure. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 75,000 and the current mileage was 170,000.

My 2005 ford freestyle has been surging forwards while at redlights, stop signs or any other time it is idling with the ac on. the rotors and brakes have also been replaced several times. is there any known reason for this? or any thing that can be done about? its pretty scary especially when another vehicle is in front of me. *tr

On several occasions on july 19 and 20, 2011, while maneuvering the vehicle at low speeds to park in a parking structure and to parallel park in an urban street setting, the vehicle's engine "revved up" without my pressing down on the accelerator, causing the vehicle to "surge" or "lunge"--this occurred both in drive and in reverse. in all cases, a quick application of the brake caused the "surging" to end; fortunately, no nearby vehicles or pedestrians were struck. these incidents occurred under very hot weather conditions (temperature around 100 degrees), with the vehicle's air conditioning running "full blast." the problem seemed to be triggered by turning the steering wheel, while attempting to park or exit a parking space. after experiencing this "surging/lunging" on several occasions, i was able to replicate this problem in an isolated corner of a shopping mall parking lot, by driving at a slow speed and then turning the steering wheel as if to make a right or left turn. we have owned our freestyle for nearly four years (purchased used) and have never experienced this problem before. we have not experienced the problem since july 20--although the weather has been cooler since that date, and the air conditioning has been used far less, if at all. this problem sounds exactly like a matter we understand the nhtsa has been investigating recently with freestyles of this vintage. i had read an article on the investigation several weeks ago, and did not think anything more about it--until my experiences on july 19-20. on inquiring about this matter with our local ford dealer, the service department indicated it was unaware of such a problem, and suggested that we have the refrigerant level checked, as a low refrigerant level might cause the a/c system to demand more power from the engine. an appt. is scheduled.

After idling at a stop light, the car lost most of its power when resuming through the intersection. have had many similar issues since this incident where the vehicle will lunge forward or backward by itself when the brake is partially depressed or the when the brake is fully depressed the engine revs up by itself. drivetrain light came on once when power was decreased and then went away when the vehicle was left parked an off for an hour. ford dealership has determined the throttlebody is cracked. offered to fix for $900. no action has been taken because of the steep expense.

My vehicle surges from time to time and when the air condition is on the car will cut of and go into fail safe mode i've cleaned the throttle body and the problem still occurs. *tr

Intially noted the vehicles rpms jump and a quick surge in the engine while traveling approximately 65mphs. this continued to occur radomly at different speeds on several occasions. a service light came on. they replaced an egr valve. put in an fuel treatment. one day later the the light is back on and condition has gotten worse.now the car lunges forward,still randomly,but frequently! have been very fortunate that there has not been any major incidents or accidents,yet!(just ran up a curb) read this is a common condition and is being investigated. i hope something comes of the investigation and soon. this is very alarming and dangerous! today i had the most precious cargo with me....my daughter(who was driving and is currently outraged) and my grandchildren!!!!! *tt

2005 ford freestyle is lunging...very dangerous!! i've heard multiple other customers have the same problem and ford has not issued a recall on this problem. *tt

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. the contact stated that whenever the vehicle was first started or while in motion sporadically, the vehicle would surge. the failure would also occur when accelerating from a complete stop or while in reverse. the vehicle was not inspected. the failure and current mileages were unknown.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. the contact stated that while driving 2 mph, the engine revved and the vehicle lunged forward. the contact also stated that the failure occurred a second time while reversing out of a parking space. the vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 61,000 and current mileage was 61,900.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. the contact stated that the vehicle would jerk forward or in reverse when braking to a stop, with the illumination of the fail safe mode warning light. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who advised that they did not recognize the failure code and offered no assistance. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 69,432.

About a month ago, i received error messages on my dashboard ranging from check engine light to critical engine failure. i took my car to the local dealership and he said there were all sorts of error codes that needed to be cleared out. he said this was common and happens every 3 to 4 years. i paid the money, had the error messages / computer chip reset, and went on my way. during the last couple of weeks, my car will surge while i'm temporarily stopped (at a stop light, drive through window, etc), and the engine dies about 50% of the time. the car will lunge 3 to 5 feet as soon as i take my foot off of the break and before i can touch the gas pedal. it is extremely unnerving, it has been very hot in arkansas during the last few weeks (temps in the high 90s / low 100s) and my air conditioner is on while this happens. it appears from similar comments posted, i have a throttle body that is failing. *tr

I have a 2005 ford freestyle sel. in the last month, the car has been surging and taking off without my touching the gas. last friday, it surged violently backward while i was parallel parking and ran up on the curb nearly hitting people. i stood on the brake and the engine quit and went into a fault mode. it did this three times after re-starting the car each time. it also about two weeks ago surged forward into the gate of my gated community. it is now surging at a third of my stops. i don't try and back it up if at all possible. i am convinced this is a serious safety problem. i am afraid to allow anyone in my family to drive it. i feel this should be re-called and fixed. *kb

When idling with your foot on the brake the car will suddenly experience an increase in the rpms and "lunge" either forward or backward depending on which gear is selected: drive or reverse. this behavior happens intermediately, but does not seem to occur when the engine is cold.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. the contact stated that the vehicle was parked with the engine running when the vehicle exhibited a small explosion. immediately, gasoline fuel fumes entered into the vehicle cabin. the contact exited the vehicle and found that fuel was leaking from the front passenger side. the vehicle was towed to the dealer where the contact was advised that the fuel clip had fractured. the entire fuel line had to be replaced. the failure mileage was 135,336 and the current mileage was 135,400.

2005 ford freestyle accelerates when not pressing the gas pedal. had this "fixed" over a year ago but it is doing it again. this is very dangerous in parking lots when backing out. it happened today and when i hit the brake, the car cut off. *tr

2005 ford freestyle will accelerate and usually stall. the car hit the garage hitting a person and breaking the side mirror. *tr

Vehicle lurching when idling or low speeds. repeated excessive wear on rear brakes. front brakes working properly. *tt

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. the contact stated that the vehicle would lunge forward and backward at anytime. the dealer was not notifued. the manufacturer denied any assistance with repairs of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 70,000 and the current mileage was 100,000.

Bought a ford freestyle in july 2008 took it to the shop july 2009 because it was lunging and stalling. ford kept it on their lot until november. when i got it back i had to replace the tire because they had flat spots they did not move the car. they replaced the throttle body and now july of 2011 it is doing the same problem. i was told that this car engine gets to hot and the alternator can't work correctly. my warranty expired july 27th 2011 and i can't afford to fix this car. something needs to be done about all the problems this car has. *kb

Sudden acceleration at slow speed both in forward and reverse. worse when air conditioning is on. dealership states that it is a throttle body issue. very costly to repair, very dangerous to drive. already ran into cart corral at grocery store when car lurched forward. no damage. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. while driving approximately 45 mph, the contact approached a traffic stop signal and upon engaging the brakes, the vehicle began to surge forward. the engine was turned off and restarted with an illumination of the wrench warning symbol. the warning indicator illuminated intermittently. the failure progressed and also occurred when shifting the gear selector into drive or reverse position. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 80,000.

The back of one of the second row seats does not fold down when the latch lever is pulled up, which means that the entire seat does not lift up. consequently, passangers sitting in the third row will be unable to exit the car from the corresponding side in case of an accident. when the car was new, it was difficult to release the latch; over time it got more difficult, and now it is inoperable. *tt

My 2005 ford freestyle has been acting up for quite some time now and it is to the point where i need to get it checked out i feel it is very unsafe to drive. when i start my car and go to put it in drive or reverse the car will take of lunging!! i have to stand on the brake for it to stop sometimes it revs up so much that my car goes into engine failure mode and my car shuts down. this has been going on for the past year and now it is to the point where it does it all the time on a daily basis. i feel the vehicle is unsafe for me and my family!! i took my car in today to the ford dealership where i bought my car and the service man checked it out and they told me i need a new throttle body for it which is going to cost $800! i have no choice but to get it fixed i need a safe vehicle for my children. the car will be ready for me in a couple of days. i have not had any accidents due to this however there have been many time where i have almost hit other vehicles and people!! very scary what is going on with this ford freestyle. i hope that this matter is seriously checked out before someone is seriously hurt. *tr

I own a 2005 ford freestyle sel awd. the car lunges out of park. happened about three times in the last 30~ 60 days the car comes to a failsafe engine mode. i have to shut off the engine and restart it to clear the failsafe mode. this is not the first time this has happened. it has happened in the past few years. *tr

The first time this happened was september 2010. i was in a parking lot with in nashville tn. it was hot and ac was running. the transmission was in reverse, i took my foot off brake and the car accelerated backward without pressing the accelerator. on the date i reported above same situation, in a parking lot, temp outside was over 90 and ac was running. the transmission was in drive and when i took my foot off the brake it accelerated forward. my wife had several incidents similar but she was only aware that the ac was running when the car accelerated with pressing the gas pedal. we were fortunate each time there was enough space to press the brake and stop the vehicle.

My 2005 ford freestyle "surges" when the engine is running but my car is not moving. i have to keep my foot on the brake when starting up the car for fear it will lunge forward, or backward, without any pressure put on the gas pedal. i am afraid to let anyone drive the car, even with me telling the person about the surges, since it is not what you would normally be thinking about when starting a car and putting it into gear. i am concerned about the safety of this situation. i have not taken the car to the dealership yet since i don't know what the charge will be for repair. the surging has occurred at least 10 times over the last 2 months. each time i think it is just a one time thing, but now i know it is not. *kb

My 2005 ford freestyle lunges when placed in drive or reverse, it happens before the accelerator is pressed and i must stomp the brake to stop it. i have had many close calls in the past two weeks. today a "fail safe engine mode" message came on. *kb

My 2005 ford freestyle will lunge at low speeds, usually while parking in the driveway or parking lot. this happens quite frequently while the car is in drive or reverse and even caused the front end to lunge into a concrete wall of a parking garage causing minimal damage before the brakes could be applied. *kb

While driving in traffic at 40mph car lurched forward and went into fail safe mode and stalled out. car restarted and at next intersection lurched forward again and went into fail safe mode. *tr

For 4 years the car has surged when placing the care in reverse, but i always thought it was the transmission. two days ago the car surged forward 3 times and i was inches from hitting the vehicle in front of me i turned the car off and back on and it was fine. yesterday i placed the car in reverse and it surged back wards so forcefully i could almost not contain it with the breaks. today the car surged back again but i was ready or it and the car stalled stating "failsafe engine mode" i again i turned the car off and on and it worked with out a problem. all 3 times the car was idle in 90+ degree weather for >5 min. *tr

Vehicle has intermittent lurches when accelerator is not being pressed. usually from a complete stop or when first started. had throttle body replaced when car had about 50,000 miles at a cost of nearly $700 and problem went away. car now has 100,000 miles on engine and problem has returned. faulty parts? i don't want to spend this money every few years just to stay safe. i have been lucky so far and haven't hit anyone when this happens. don't want to take the chance of that happening. *tt

My vehicle will jump ahead at different times. most of the time it is when you put the car in gear. it lunges very quickly so you have to be aware if it at all times. the first time it happened it took me by surprise it jumped ahead so quickly. i have noticed lately when the air conditioning is in use it will jump/lunge ahead numerous times. *kb

Our 2005 ford freestyle began moving in reserve quickly as soon as the car was placed in reverse and my foot was still on the brake. this happened last night and then the wrench(transmission) light came on. the engine previously had began revving very high like it was possessed while driving on the highway and when i exited the road the car acted as if it was not going to stop and i had to practically stomp on the brake to get the car to stop. the engine sounded as if it was going to explode from revving so high. it was frightening. the vehicle has about 90,000 miles on it. *tr

The vehicles cvt transmission failed and needed to be replaced. *kb

The vehicle is experiencing a surge in the engine performance at a low speed and also when shifting into drive, neutral, reverse & park. the surge of the engine causes the vehicle to lunge forward or rearward (depending on what gear is selected) and when put in neutral or park a sharp increase in engine rpm¿s is experienced to the extent that the engine stalls. this problem is a constant occurrence, not intermittent or every once in a while. *kb

Car unexpectedly lunges when sitting at idle position on hot days with a/c working hard. does so in drive or reverse. most concerned while sitting in car pool line at elementary school on hot days. kids walk in front of car frequently and this lunging can be rather dramatic at times. occurs quite frequently when it's hot and a/c is running. there is no known fix and ford does not acknowledge the problem or a fix. *tr

Our 2005 ford freestyle lunges (car jumps forward and gas pedal drops with no driver action) in first gear and low to no rpm in forward and reverse. this most often occurs at stop lights, parking, and easing out of parking. all of these times have the propensity to cause minor accidents. if it does cause an accident, i will have my lawyers contact yours. this is a well documented issue. *tr

Tl* the contact owns 2005 ford freestyle. the contact stated the vehicle would accelerate when the brakes were applied. the failure occurred intermittently and more frequently whenever the air conditioner was on. the vehicle was not inspected by a mechanic. the failure mileage was 62,500 and the current mileage was 72,000.

When go to back it lunges back and if you are sitting in traffic it will lunges forward and then stall out or die and the rpms go up real high. *kb

Tl* the contact owns 2005 ford freestyle. the contact stated the vehicle accelerated unexpectedly. the contact attempted to exit a driveway and when the vehicle was shifted into reverse, the vehicle surged backwards. the contact crashed through a fence and did not stop until crashing into another vehicle. there were no injuries. the vehicle was destroyed in the crash. the failure mileage was 41,000. updated 08/11/11 *bf updated 08/31/11 *bf updated 09/07/11 updated 3/08/2012 *ln

Our a/c compressor recently went bad and had to be replaced. we were told by two different ford dealerships that this was one known problem with ford freestyles; the second being a lunging or lurching problem that involves the throttle body which i have also filed a complaint for this issue. we were told that no recall had been issued for the compressor (or the throttle body), but that these were the most common problems with the freestyle. interestingly, the throttle body problem seems to be exeracerbated by the a/c, and i virtually had no problems with lurching and lunging until the compressor and other related cooling components were replaced. at that time, the lunging started again with a vengence. these issues seem to be related and costly to repair. *tt

The vehicle will slightly accelarate (or lunge) when idling and foot is not on the accelerator. seems to happen when vehicle is first started and/or at very low speeds. this has happened multiple times while vehicle is drive or reverse. *tt

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. the contact stated that whether in drive or reverse, the vehicle would lunge abnormally. the failure was experienced numerous times. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. the failure mileage was 76,000 and the current mileage 82,600.

Vehicle accelerated while in line at the drive through and was lurching forward. then engine light came on. took vehicle to ford they informed i needed a new throttle body. *tt

2005 ford freestyle - when first putting my car into gear, either forward or reverse, the car lunges or "revs" up as if it is going to take off. placing my foot on the brake or having the air conditioner off or on low seems to help somewhat. in at least one incident, the car has gone into an "engine safe mode" and has stopped completely. luckily, i was in a not so crowded parking lot at the time. we recently had to have the air conditioner replaced in its entirety which has made the problem worse and more frequent. *tt

I have a 2005 ford freestyle limited and the car lunges when going into drive or reverse. the problem seems worse when the ac is on. *tt

2005 ford freestyle 7/23/2011 lunged in church parking lot with ac on and foot lifting off brake. went to a grocery store and while parking same thing happened in reverse after idling with ac on. sat in car in parking spot with ac on. (air temp outside was 99) when going to leave it lunged again and display panel went "nuts" and warning lights came on and car stalled. i restarted the car and i believe the warning system read, system failure and engine start in safe mode. i proceeded to leave and the check engine stayed on and vehicle seemed to run in low gear even while shifter was in drive. all other gauges, engine temp, oil pressure etc were ok. we were 10 miles from home so went to dinner to let car rest, city driving no more than 25 mph, higher rpm than normal. after 1 hour plus dinner, drove home with engine light on but seemed to be a more like normal rpm so went 50 mph on 65 mph highway with hazard lights flashing. car remains parked. since it is sunday i will be calling the ford dealership tomorrow am. *tr

2005 ford freestyle began lurching forward when at a very low speed (pulling into/idling in a driveway). we were able to stop the vehicle by pressing on the brakes. *kb

Vehicle's engine surges at low speeds when backing up or going forwards. the problem is most noticeable when the air conditioner is running. it does not happen consistently which makes it difficult for dealership to diagnose, and it is unpredictable and dangerous. pressing the brakes will stop the surge. it has been happening off and on for a year but has increased in frequency to where it occurs nearly every day. *tt

1- the engine cradle totally rusted out replacement est. 3,000.00 . dealer says not covered 2-the hood is pitted dealer says not covered est.1000.00 3- radiator coolant tube made from steel rusted out and coolant leaked . est 250.00 4-door latches fail in cold weather door will not stay closed .dealer says its been fixed under recall .its still a problem .

Ford freestyle 2005 experiencing the lunging issue pretty much since car was purchased new. just figured it was a "touchy" engine that i needed to get used to. after hearing that there were many people experiencing the issue, took it to dealer. first dealer couldn't find anything wrong. second dealer insisted that it was a safety issue and replaced the throttle body for $900 - my expense. since then air conditioner has not worked and east coast has had 5 heat waves - staring down the throat of #6. dealer claims that there is no relation to previous work done (30 days ago). i do realize that air conditioning is a luxury, but am learning from other posts that dealers are pushing complete replacement of compressors ($800 ++) while other people are getting their fix with a valve replacement ($30). these overcharging practices are unacceptable and with so many people reporting the same problems, it is apparent that these are manufacturer's defaults and should be recalled. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. the contact stated that the vehicle would surge forward unexpectedly when no pressure was being applied to the accelerator pedal. the brakes were effective in stopping the vehicle during the failures. the failure was experienced on an intermittent basis when the vehicle was idled. the vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop where they located a failure within the egr valve and mass air flow sensor. the vehicle was not repaired. there was an investigation open under nhtsa action number pe11018 (vehicle speed control) that may be related to the failure. the failure mileage was 8,000 and the current mileage was 107,600. the vin was unavailable.

I have a 2005 ford freestyle. the vehicle randomly surges in forward an reverse. i have found many complaints online saying it is the throttle body. it seems to happen most often when first shifting out of park to reverse or forward. happens even more often when air is on. it is very disappointing there has been nothing done about this. this vehicle is supposed to be a safe family car!! it has put my son and wife in many close calls. i hope nhtsa makes ford do something about this and soon!! *kb

I have a ford freestyle 2005 that has an a/c issue. as i have done some online research there are many complaints. it doesn't stay cool when the car idles. neither does it cool the car down in the 90-100 degree weather. took the car to a mechanic and he said it would cost $1100 to replace the compressor. he said the problem is that you have to get the compressor from ford and they have a huge back log of orders and they weren't sure when he could get it. i think this problem should be looked into. online there are many, many, many complaints exactly like mine. ford should stand behind their product and offer some kind of reimbursement to those of us who own this vehicle. *kb

The vehicle periodically lurches forward or backward unexpectedly. this happens most often when shifting from park to reverse, from park to drive, reverse to drive or drive to reverse. when this unexpected acceleration occurs the car lunges forward without warning. this issue occurs on almost a daily basis. *tr

When turning my car on and switching from different gears, the rpms jump up and down and cause the car to lunge even while holding down the brake pedal. it has been happening off and on for 2 years, but has more recently been happening daily. i did not take it to get repaired yet, but will have no choice. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. the contact stated that the vehicle would unexpectedly accelerate when pressure was not being applied to the accelerator pedal. the failure would occur at speeds ranging from 0 to 10 mph. the brakes were effective in stopping the vehicle during the failures. an authorized dealer was notified, but the vehicle was not taken in for a diagnostic test. the vehicle was not repaired. the contact also stated that the failures were similar to the complaints included in the investigation associated with nhtsa action number pe11018 (vehicle speed control). the failure and current mileages were 73,000.

We have experienced 3 instances of unintended lurching with our 2005 ford freestyle. after the lurching occurred, there was loss of power steering and the vehicle stalled. two out of three times damage or injury almost occurred and was narrowly avoided. all three times the vehicle was in reverse then forward. the ac was on. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. the contact stated that while stopped at a traffic light with the brakes engaged, the vehicle lunged forward and the engine revved to a very high rpm. the failure also occurred while in reverse. the vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 70,000.

1. the air conditioner failed, had to be replaced june 2011. it just gradually did not cool the air at all. fan on ac worked fine, all controls as well, just no cool air. $850. the vehicle lunges forward or backward, more noticeable when starting to back up. had valves cleaned. worked temporarily. looking at major repair bill for throttle body or transmission, don't know which.. *tr

Car was at a full stop and accelerated on it's own lunging forward. luckily i reacted quick enough or i would have hit another vehicle. my wife thought it did the same thing earlier this week but only briefly. this is really discouraging because i have always owned fords and this vehicle is disswaying my opinion of their vehicles. it,s bad enough i have to get the rear brakes replaced on this vehicle every 25,000 miles which by the way is another safety issue you should be looking into. *tr

2005 ford freestyle lunges when at idle speed, particularly when turning the steering wheel, in both reverse and forward gear. *tr

I purchased at 2005 ford freestyle in 2006. my vehicle now has 88,800 miles on it as of 07/18/11. over the past year my vehicle has began accelerating when i shift the vehicle into a forward or reverse gear. my foot is always firmly on the brake. recently, i have been turning the a/c on low and watching the rpm's before i shift into gear. my car will still jump on me and the motor will accelerate even at 500 rpm"s. i will not go through a drive thru because this is where my car will cause the most problems and i never know when my vehicle will begin to malfunction. i have called 2 ford dealerships and they are aware of this issue, but they would have to duplicate the problem before they can diagnose anything. they state it could be a number of issues. i am reluctant to take it in cause i know that i will be spending lots of money and the problem will not be resolved. i think ford needs to isolate the problem and fix it. this seems to be very similar to the issues that some of the ford taurus's had in the past. this car is just a revamped ford taurus....different look same problems! *kb

2005 ford freestyle lunging the vehicle lunges suddenly and unexpectedly without having foot applied to gas pedal. this happens in forward and reverse, at low speeds. the rpm indicator climbs high when this is occurring. the only solution seems to be keeping foot applied to brake at all times when traveling at idle speeds. this lunging effect has recently appeared in the past few months. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. the contact stated his vehicle lunged forward when the brake pedal was being depressed and he was making a left turn. this failure happened more than once including while driving in reverse. the wrench warning light illuminated after the vehicle lunged forward. the vehicle was driven onto the emergency land and towed to the dealer. the dealer stated the throttle body needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage was 78,300. updated 11/17/11 *bf

I have a 2005 ford freestyle since i purchased the car it will surge forward or backward suddenly when i stopped and sometimes will sputter and engine lite will come on and will have to be shut off and restarted to get to run right it is getting worse and more often. *tr

Car lunges (revs up to high rpm) when trying to park, when backing out, when at lights. can barely hold car by pushing very hard on brake. it has been going on for a while but there does not seem to be any acknowledgement that there is an issue. *tr

My 2005 ford freestyle ltd/ has experienced idle surges several times in past 2 years of ownership. the most recent occurance on 7-15-2011. *tt