Tl*the contact 2005 ford freestyle. The contact stated while driving in reverse with the brakes depressed the vehicle suddenly accelerated and the power train light illuminated when the failure occurred. The failure occurred several times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who performed a diagnostic test. The vehicle was repaired; however, it did not correct the failure. The vehicle continued to suddenly accelerate and the power train light illuminated when the failure occurred. The vehicle was not repaired a second time. The failure mileage was 9,000 and the current mileage was 99,000. Updated 08/01/11*lj updated 08/15/11
2005 Ford Freestyle acceleration complaints
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My 2005 ford freestyle lunges forward while sitting idle often. It is difficult to stop it once it lunges. Ford wanted to replace parts on my freestyle which they said might correct the problem.
Vehicle would lunge forward when stopped or when starting to move forward. Took vehicle to a ford dealership and they determined the throttle body was failing, it took six weeks for the part to arrive. Ford would not provide a loaner vehicle and caused considerable personal issues since the vehicle was to dangerous to drive. It is now starting to happen again!!!
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestle. The contact was driving approximately 5 MPH and attempting to park. As the brake was applied, the vehicle began to accelerate forward with a sudden increase in engine rpms. The brake was engaged firmly and the vehicle came to a stop. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000. Updated 06/16/11*lj the consumer stated after the throttle was replaced, there were no more problems. Updated 06/24/11
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. The contact stated that when the brakes were depressed, the vehicle would abnormally lunge forward of backward. The vehicle was taken to the dealer multiple times who stated that they repaired the problem. The dealer also cleaned the throttle body area and another unknown component. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 30,000 and the current mileage was 98,000.
Sudden acceleration- vehicle will lunge forward or backwards when vehicle is stopped or when first put into gear. This happens more frequently when the weather is warm. The vehicle can be stopped with extra brake application. This happens all the time in warm temperatures. I have not had this problem looked at, the vehicle is out of factory warranty and after researching this online it seems like people who have had this repaired continue to have issues.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. The contact stated while starting the vehicle or while in an intersection with the brake depressed the vehicle lunged forward. The failure occurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who performed a diagnostic test that located the failure within the power steering. The contact advised the dealer that the failure was not the power steering. The dealer replaced the throttle sensor assembly. The repair corrected the failure for approximately six months and recurred when the vehicle lunged forward while the brakes were depressed. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 64,372 and the current mileage was 79,145.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. While driving approximately 10 MPH into a parking space, pressure was applied to the brake pedal and the vehicle lunged forward unexpectedly. The contact engaged the brakes firmly in order to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer twice for the identical failure and they were unable to diagnose the failure. The failure continued to occur. The manufacturer was not made aware of the defect. There was a current open investigation pertaining to the defect associated with the federal safety agency action number pe11018 (vehicle speed control). The approximate failure mileage was 65,000.
Multiple incidents of acceleration when coasting (no gas). Most noticeable when parking and backing up. Have had fuel system checked and maintained multiple times without improvement.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. The contact stated that when shifting into drive, the vehicle would surge forward abnormally. The dealer advised the contact that there were no known issues pertaining to the failure. The manufacturer was not informed of the issue and the vehicle was not repaired. The current mileage was approximately 62,000 and the failure mileage was 50,000. Updated 9/13/11 *cn the consumer also stated the vehicle would lurched backward while in reverse. Also, the vehicle would shut off and go in fail safe mode. Updated 09/28/11
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. The contact stated that when shifting to drive, the vehicle lunged forward abnormally. Also, when shifting from park to reverse, the vehicle would lunge backward. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the throttle was cleaned. There was an open investigation under the federal safety agency action number: pe11018 ( vehicle speed control) that the contact beleived could have been related to the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 45,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. The contact stated that the vehicle lunged forward abnormally when shifting gears. The check engine and the wrench warning lights were illuminated when the failure occurred. The dealer was contacted and they replaced the air cleaner but the failure later recurred. The failure mileage was 20,000 and the current mileage was 40,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. The contact shifted into drive and the vehicle unexpectedly accelerated without warning. The brakes were engaged to stop the vehicle. The failure recurred intermittently and the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where they were unable to determine the cause of failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure and the vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.
2005 ford freestyle surges. If brakes are not immediately applied, the vehicle will hit the care in front. This occurs while stopped and waiting for traffic or traffic signal. This has been happening off and on for the last two years.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. The contact stated that the vehicle would lunge forward unexpectedly while driving at low speeds or idling. The contact stated that the failure would only occur in hotter weather temperatures. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was contacted and provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 131,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. The contact stated the vehicle would momentarily surge forward while driving at various speeds. The failure would also occur while the brakes were engaged. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer but the failure was not diagnosed and the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 80,000 and the current mileage was 101,000. Updated 06/17/11*lj updated 06/27/11
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. The contact stated that the vehicle would jerk backward or forward. The contact stated that the failure would sporadically occur when the vehicle was idle and neither the accelerator nor brake pedal was depressed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who advised that the vehicle needed an unknown part replaced at the contacts expense. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact that there were no recalls for the failure and would provide no further assistance. The failure mileage was 50,000 and the current mileage was 55,000.
Began when car was about one year old. It occurs just about every time it's driven. I took car to garage and they said it was o.k. It lungs in forward and reverse.
I have had my car accelerate without my foot being on the pedal. This would usually happen as I would get ready to go into reverse or just putting the car in gear to go forward. I immediately brake hard to stop the problem, which solves the issue. My accelerator has also had problems getting stuck and I have to pull it forward with my foot. This began about a year ago, and happens occasionally.
The car continually wants to take off on its own when in an idle situation or moving slowly. Mainly happens when air conditioner is running. Will pretty much happen once car has been running for a little while and you slow to a stop at a light, stop sign, or any other situation that you would move very slowly or idle in. When the vehicle was bought, vehicle was taken back to ford dealership to investigate, but were told they could find nothing wrong. First couple of years, did not happen that much, but as it got older, happens quite a bit. When the issue occurs, it throws the vehicle into a fail safe mode if you do not turn the air conditioner off in time. Never have gotten the vehicle fixed.
2005 ford freestyle lunges forward when stopped. If foot isn't on the brake good and firm, the lunge almost rear ends the vehicle in front of you. I have had this vehicle since 2006 and it has done this since day one. Ford garage always says that they cannot find anything wrong.
I heard about the 2005-2007 ford freestyle investigation regarding sudden acceleration. My wife drives a 2005 freestyle. This same thing has happened to me when I have driven her car. My foot has been on the brake so it has not caused an accident. The acceleration is pronounced and is potentially dangerous. I have not noticed this happening for a while however. Maybe computer updates at the dealership have already corrected this?
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. The contact stated that while parking her vehicle at a low speed the vehicle suddenly accelerated, crashed into a tree and two vehicles. The driver was not injured. The police were called, but did not arrive. The vehicle was then towed to an independent mechanic . The dealer rebooted the throttle body computer system. The manufacturer was then contacted and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 63,400. Updated 6/8/11 *cn updated 06/13/11
Tl*the contact owns 2005 ford freestyle. The contact stated when the vehicle was idle the rpms increased and the vehicle lunged forward. The contact stated the failure occurred intermittently. The vehicle was not inspected. The VIN and failure mileage were unknown. The current mileage was 150,000.
Unintended acceleration of my 2005 ford freestyle. It would happen most often when backing out of my garage or turning into a parking space. Noticed it more when A/C was running and wheel was turned. I took the car to the dealer and they replaced the throttle body. No old parts are available because I did not know this was a wide spread problem until I saw the news release today.
Tl*the contact owns 2005 ford freestyle. The contact stated the vehicle suddenly accelerated several times. The contact stated when this happened the vehicle shifted into safety mode and the vehicle would not accelerate over 35 MPH. The contact had the vehicle inspected and was told the throttle body needed to be replaced. The contact stated the failure occurred more when the weather was warm. The failure mileage was 62,000 and the current mileage was 91,000.
2005 ford freestyle awd limited, car surges forward, when stopped and when steering wheel is turned. Car also stalls while driving or if hitting the gas.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. The contact stated whenever the air conditioner was on for a long time and the vehicle was shifted into reverse gear it would lunge forward. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer who advised her that they were unable to diagnose the failure. In addition, she also experienced brake failure when driving at low speeds and decelerating; the vehicle would not stop. The vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic who advised her that the metal part of the brake pedal fractured through the calipers causing it to leak the fluid. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. The contact stated when the vehicle was idle it would lunge forward and backwards. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not contacted. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 142,000.
Tl*the contact owns 2005 ford freestyle. The contact stated they have had several occasions were the vehicle lunged forward while idling. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and they were unable to duplicate the failure. The failure mileage was 50,000 and the current mileage was 56,000.
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