2005 Ford Freestar: sudden unintended acceleration

Filed Jun 21, 2017 · Acceleration · VT

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestar. While driving approximately 25 MPH, the vehicle lunged forward and failed to accelerate. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the federal safety agency. The VIN and failure mileage were unknown.

Filed Apr 14, 2016 · Acceleration, Engine · 124,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestar. While the vehicle was at a stop, the rpms surged to 2,000 and the vehicle accelerated without warning. The failure also occurred when the brakes were applied. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer where it was diagnosed that there was a leak in the manifold, which needed to be replaced. The contact took the vehicle to two certified mechanics who diagnosed that there was no leak in the manifold. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer a second time and was informed that they were unable to be specify the exact failure. The dealer stated that the throttle body and other unidentified components needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 124,000.

Filed Nov 2, 2012 · Acceleration · 65,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestar. The contact stated that the engine rpms increased to 3,000 while driving 70 MPH. The vehicle suddenly accelerated while the gear was in park with the brakes depressed. Also, the vehicle abnormally accelerated while the contact was driving at low speeds.the failure recurred sporadically and without warning. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for a diagnostic test. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 65,000 and the current mileage was 77,000.

Filed Jul 3, 2012 · Acceleration · 52,000 miles · SC

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestar. The contact stated that the vehicle would not respond to acceleration attempts. In addition, the vehicle abnormally lunged forward while sitting idle. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic who advised that the throttle failed. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The failure mileage was 52,000 and the current mileage was. 52,452.00.

Filed Jun 14, 2011 · Acceleration · 78,234 miles · CT

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestar. The contact was stopped in a parking lot when the vehicle suddenly surged forward, almost hitting a pedestrian. The contact had to quickly apply the brakes to stop the vehicle. During the failure, the vehicle went into safe mode. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was advised that the vehicle was not included in any recalls. The dealer advised that he could perform a diagnostic, but could not confirm if the failure could be diagnosed. The vehicle was neither diagnosed nor repaired. The failure mileage was 78,234.

Filed May 17, 2011 · Acceleration · 49,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestar. The contact stated the vehicle intermittently surged forward while driving approximately 5 MPH. The failure would also occur while the brakes were engaged. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where they were unable to diagnose the failure. The accelerator pedal linkage was lubricated but the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to the mechanic where the engine idle motor was replaced. The failure mileage was 49,000 and the current mileage was 55,000.

Filed Apr 14, 2010 · Transmission · 94,826 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestar. While driving at speeds of 45 MPH, the contact depressed the accelerator pedal and the vehicle would not accelerate accordingly. The vehicle was dragging as if it were in neutral gear. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic who replaced the torque converter. On a separate occasion, while depressing the brake, approaching a traffic light, the vehicle downshifted and accelerated without warning. The approximate failure mileage was 94,826 and the current mileage was 127,000. The VIN was not available.