2005 Ford Freestyle: won't start

Filed Nov 11, 2013 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 130,000 miles · WI

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.

Filed Aug 27, 2013 · Acceleration, Engine · 198,000 miles · MI

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).

Filed Mar 20, 2012 · 72,000 miles · NY

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.

Filed Jan 3, 2012 · Transmission · 91,000 miles · CT

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.

Filed Oct 24, 2011 · Engine · 73,000 miles · NH

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.

Filed Dec 2, 2010 · Acceleration, Engine · 77,721 miles · MI

Throttle body replaced after car did not start - 2005 ford freestyle. Prior to replacement, jerking/lurching of the vehicle once started and foot off the gas pedal. Hesitated to start on many occasions if car is parked on an incline as if no gasoline in vehicle. Also, on occasions, car stalled in the middle of the street, but started up after several tries. During replacement, ford representative indicated that the part just went out - nothing could have prevented it. Cost $600+ to fix which also caused additional parts (spark plugs, fuel sensor) required. Diagnosis indicated, throttlebody plates stuck, fuel sensor injector pressure replaced). Dealership kept old parts except spark plugs.

Filed Sep 12, 2010 · Body, Fuel system · MA

On may 2009, the car stalled while driving after hitting a bad pot hole. Car would not restart. On july 1, 2009 the car would not start after being turned off for a brief time. Mechanic said it was the same problem as before and said it appeared to be a problem with an oversensitive fuel shut off valve. Whenever we hit a bump now, the car threatens to stall and then surges. It is an ongoing problem. It stalled recently, in august 2010, when backing up very slowly, but restarted. The car does not feel reliable. Also, when the car is parked on an incline and it rains, the back of the car is flooded due to a problem with the drainage around the moon roof. This has LED to rusting in the spare tire area, which we were told is a safety hazard.

Filed Jan 12, 2007 · Electrical · AR

My 2005 ford freestyle was purchased used, under factory warranty in may of 2006. Since that time it has been in the shop eight times for the same problem. It started right after the purchase of the vehicle. After the car had been parked and the engine turned off, when trying to restart the vehicle it would click when the key was turned but not start. It would take two or three tries to get the car to start. The dealer was unable to determine the problem. Then after the car would not start on the first try, when it did start the oil light was on, the parking brake light was on, the back-up lights were on when the car was in drive, the left blinker light was on and could not be turned off, the air conditioner would not work and once the car was turned off the battery would drain and the car would not start. The dealership witnessed the problem on multiple occasions, had someone from corporate come down to work on the car and it seemed fine for about two months. Then on christmas morning we started the car and the same thing happened. It was towed to the dealership and they replaced the battery but were unable to duplicate the problem. They are now flying in a "technical engineer" to work on the car.