2005 Ford Freestar: shudder or vibration when accelerating

Filed Jan 3, 2018 · Transmission · 100,000 miles · MI

Vehicle was once under recall for torque converter but actual problem is water seeping into the PCM. The vehicle suddenly has shifting problems, suddenly loses all power while driving, sometimes won't go into gear at all, and knocks and shudders very intensely while accelerating. The vehicle performs all these while driving or stationary on all streets at all speeds. The problem initially it intermittent and progressively gets worse.

Filed Sep 9, 2017 · Acceleration, Transmission · TX

My van just suddenly lost all drive power. It wont go forward or back. It shudders and doesnt accelerate properly.

Filed Oct 9, 2016 · Transmission · NC

Backed out of driveway and noticed that the transmission seemed to hesitate or shudder. Pulled onto interstate and transmission shifted very sluggishly and started slipping. Pulled off the road and vehicle would not move. With transmission in gear, engineering just reved. Had to have vehicle towed home. The next morning the vehicle would move but continues to shudder/slip. Went online and discovered recall. Had received no notice from ford.

Filed Apr 6, 2015 · Transmission · 89,637 miles · VA

My van had a recall 11s25 for a faulty torque converter. I had it replaced 8/7/2013 with 72690 miles at huff ford in wytheville, va. It started having the same symptoms last tuesday. I had it checked at huff ford in wytheville, va, they could not duplicate the problem, but it continues to "shudder" at different times. When I asked about the torque converter being covered because of the recall I was told there was only a 12 mo 12000 mile warranty. Is that all ford is required to do for this continuing torque converter/transmission problem? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks, [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Feb 15, 2015 · Transmission · 47,322 miles · FL

Received 3 vehicle service bulletins mfgr campaign #: 11s25 . Made appointment for 07/08/14 @ 10:00am with duval ford 32210 and drove my van there. Duval ford rented me a hertz vehicle because they could not finish the recall repair. On 07/11/14 duval ford called me to say my van is ready. Mileage on my van in on 07/08 was 47322, mileage out on 07/11 was 47324 . 08/25/14 mileage 47597 called duval ford my van keeps stalling and shuts off in drive also chugs up on inclines. I had aaa tow in. Duval ford did in place next morning start up, no road test did say 1 code in system p21 07 rev limiter. I drove home approximately 15 miles no stalling. 09/05/14 mileage 47598 ? As written on service order called duval ford my complaint upon accelerating van shudders called aaa towed in to duval ford roadtested found bad shutter, no acceleration, found #3 cyl not firing #5 misfiring, replaced coil pack, spark plugs and wires removed upper intake to service. Charge $780.25 09/25/14 mileage 47834 called duval ford, aaa towed in,check engine light on and not driving right diagnosis water in the PCM connector resealed top engine cowl, numerous transmission and engine codes on. 10/21/14 mileage 47968 called duval ford aaa towed in van stalling and won't move when in reverse gear. Diagnosis trans codes in memory u1039,po713,p1502 voltage spikes when trans upshifts. Etc.. 01/21/15 mileage48536 called duval ford aaa towed in van stalling shuts off won't move when in reverse. Diagnosis cannot find any problem. Driver returned van to my driveway. No work service order. 01/23/15 mileage 48549 started van would not move when in reverse played with shifter, did go in reverse backed into street shifted into drive, engine lt on, shudders. Drove 50 ft turned around parked it in driveway. Same original problem after recall fix. Time line 197 days and 1225 miles no previous problems.

Filed Jul 11, 2011 · Transmission · 121,000 miles · SC

My van shuddered today on the middle of the highway with my two boys in tow- had to cross over to get to the side of the road for safety. Have already replaced transmission, have a faulty erg valve, the AC compressor is going out and we had to replace the cam sensor. Now have a powertrain alarm- have to go back to the mechanic to see what exactly it is... Already sank over $3500 just on fixing it's many issues. Why has this not been recalled??? Is ford waiting for folks to die like toyota did before they admit and correct the errors?

Filed Apr 19, 2011 · Transmission · 85,000 miles · KY

Vehicle was operating in normal manner in traffic. Suddenly all drive power to the wheels was lost. There was no warning at all from a sound to any shudder from the vehicle. Sudden loss of propulsion very dangerous in traffic moving 50 MPH. Engine never stalled or died. Driver was able to maneuver vehicle from fast lane to a parking lot entrance and stop vehicle. Engine runs fine, brakes no issue; however, the van will not move in any gear. The transmission never engages while shifting on the steering column. There is absolutely no fluid leakage or smoke from the transmission. Van was towed to a transmission repair facility. Torque converter and pump were replaced. Total charges of about $1000 for the work. Service manager at bill collins ford denied knowing of any issues with the transmission. While I was talking to him two customers arrived to pick up vehicle with exactly the same problem and similar occurrence of loss of power in traffic. His explanation was coincidence, yet this torque converter / transmission is stocked at a much higher than normal level in the parts department due to high demand per the service desk tech.