Our 2005 Ford Freestyle often accelerates or surges forward on its own when applying the brake or parking. It is a very dangerous malfunction that looks to be a wide spread problem for this make and model (based on online reports).
2005 Ford Freestyle fuel system problems
153 complaints (10% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 80,000. 1 crash reported.
- owner complaints
- 153
- of this car's complaints
- 10%
- typical mileage
- 80,000
- crashes
- 1
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Storage: fuel gauge system2
- Storage: tank assembly: mounting1
- Storage: tank assembly1
- Fuel injection system1
- Delivery: fuel pump1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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200k+
Ford Freestyle fuel system problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2005 Ford Freestyle fuel system
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting
- What is wrong
- On certain passenger vehicles, the straps that secure the fuel tank to the vehicle body may break, causing the fuel tank and fuel tank heat shield to drop on the driveshaft (all wheel drive vehicles) or exhaust system (front wheel drive vehicles).
- Risk
- If this happens, drivers may notice a noise or a fuel leak. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace both fuel tank straps. The recall began on december 1, 2005. Owners may contact ford at 1‑800‑392‑3673.
Recall number 05V515000 · Recall details
What 2005 Ford Freestyle owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The vehicle lunges forward when backing and when stopping going forward. It feels like seone is pushing the accelerator even though your foot is on the brake.
Fuel line just snapped off the car , also the transmission line snapped off and the trans system shut down, the door locks shut down and stopped working . The transmission and fuel line snapped while in motion on the highway.
Dash cluster died unexpectedly while driving. Found problem to be shoddy solder work on the circuit board causing multiple failures in the dash cluster and fuel system. Happened during highway driving at 60 MPH.
Driving down the road and lost power the car was still running. The rear wiper doesn't work and the traction control system is malfunctioning
La guagua se apaga en plena ruta luego de haberle suplido de gasolina. No apaga la luz interior del techo y techo frente al conductor. Este auto lo adquir hace un ao ms o menos a travs de venta directa del dueo. Solicito me registren para toda correspondencia.
It lunges when I'm turning from stop ,tapping on the brake,turning right corners, backing up when car is warmed up, it lunges out of nowhere.im afraid I'm going to hit someone or something
When pulling out of parking lot onto highway, lost all acceleration and check engine and check transmission lights came on, was lucky the vehicles behind me were paying attention and I was able to coast to side of road. Turned car off and restarted, when shifting into gear there was a loud clunk in d and r, with still no response from the throttle. After having to have vehicle towed home so my family and I were off of the busy highway, I tried to disconnect the battery to try and reset the system, still no luck. We just had the throttle body replaced last year at a cost of 700.00, similar to same issues with throttle but nothing with transmission at that time. After reading through multiple reviews there are numerous complaints of this CVT transmission and there was also a recall on the throttle body needing to be cleaned. What is the problem of why a recall has not been issued, these vehicles are not only family vehicles but death traps! Something needs to be done before some family gets killed from a faulty mistake that ford co. Is well aware of!
Car will stall out while idling, accelerating or decelerating (apparently fail safe mode). May or may not start again after shutting off and restarting. Alternatively, engine will roar when applying gas pedal, with no acceleration; or will jolt/shudder while moving from second to third gear. New fuel pump already installed. All electrical connectors already gone over at dealer. Twice new inertia shutoff valves installed. ($800) if this is related to the throttle body, I want to be included in the class action.
Cvt fail, throttle body issue, started in september 2016. Car now has 135,030 miles. Happens continuously, when idle and moving down the road. I sent a letter to ford and they responded with a "sorry...we can't help you". Making helicopter noise. Loses power and goes into failsafe mode. I will attach both letters.
Questions about the 2005 Ford Freestyle fuel system
Does the 2005 Ford Freestyle have fuel system problems?
Owners have filed 153 complaints about the fuel system of the 2005 Ford Freestyle, 10% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2005 Ford Freestyle fuel system problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 80,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Ford Freestyle fuel system?
Yes, 1 recall: 05V515000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Ford Freestyle have the most fuel system problems?
The Ford Freestyle model years with the most fuel system complaints are 2005 (153 complaints), 2006 (151 complaints) and 2007 (91 complaints).
Other 2005 Ford Freestyle problems
Acceleration 587Transmission 447Engine 249Electrical 142Brakes 105Body 61Locks 37Driver assistance 25Steering 21Lights 15Suspension 15Tires 14Visibility 12Seats 9Airbags 7Seat belts 6Wheels 3
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