Ford Freestar sudden acceleration problems

Filed Aug 17, 2017 · 130,000 miles · MN

I was driving home from my work when my van surged forward and lost all power. I was able to start it right back up, but as soon as I gave it gas, it surged forward again and lost all power. It restarted again immediately, but in my parking lot it surged and died a 3rd time. When I attempted to put it in reverse, it would not immediately move in reverse. I had to hit the gas 3 times before it would go into reverse. This also happened three times.

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 Jul 15, 2015 · Acceleration · 85,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestar. When the contact activated the vent control for the air conditioner, there was a progressive failure and the vehicle surged forward. The contact had to ensure that the brake pedal was applied. The contact also mentioned that the vehicle idled very poorly while driving at a low rate of speed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency action number: pe11018 (vehicle speed control). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 85,000.

Filed Jul 8, 2014 · Transmission · 172,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford freestar. The contact stated that the vehicle lunged forward violently and stalled. The contact mentioned that the vehicle failed to shift into reverse or drive. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the torque converter needed to be replaced. The contact was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number: 12v006000 (power train). The dealer stated that the repair was completed under the recall before the contact owned the vehicle, however the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 172,000.

Filed May 12, 2014 · Acceleration, Brakes · 96,340 miles · IA

Some times while backing up the car would lurch. While driving the car would suddenly accelerate while cruise control was engaged oreven just by it self. Sometimes the car was having problems accelerating from a stop.

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 Jan 19, 2012 · Transmission · 57,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford freestar. The contact was attempting a left turn at 15 MPH when a grinding noise emitted from the transmission. The vehicle lunged forward and the vehicle failed to continue accelerating. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the dealer confirmed that the torque converter failed and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was contacted and they advised the contact that the VIN failed to qualify for repairs under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 12v006000 (power train:automatic transmission:torque converter). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 57,000.

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.