2005 Ford Freestyle: headlights failing or too dim

Filed Dec 8, 2017 · Electrical · 11,000 miles · MN

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. When the vehicle was started, the heating fan would alter in speeds despite the heat temperature being adjusted. In addition, the headlamps fluctuated simultaneously. The contact took the vehicle to christian brothers ford inc (1975 highway 2, east crookston, mn 56716; 218‑281‑1338) where it was diagnosed that the alternator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired two separate times within one month, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 11,000. *bf updated 8/24/18

Filed Oct 10, 2016 · Acceleration, Electrical · 181,000 miles · NJ

While driving car at night lights on dashboard and instrument panel went out, ABS light came on, headlights went out but backup lights came on while car was in drive. Turn signals did not work and radio went out. Car eventually lost all power.

Filed Feb 9, 2015 · Electrical, Lights · 136,000 miles · OH

While driving the wrench light and engine light came on. Lost all power to the accelerator pedal, refused to go above 2k roma. Turned car off and let it sit for fifteen minutes. Turned it back in and lights were still on and car wouldn't accelerate. Replaced the throttle body and the accelerator position sensor. Still giving the same codes and won't allow me to clear the codes. Previous issues with unexpected acceleration in the past. Now the battery won't hold a charge, the lights are coming on when they are all turned off and it seems the electrical system I'd going crazy. It's now february and I'm being told the throttle position sensor needs to be replaced. Since my throttle body had the cold weather system on it that means another throttle body replacement with no guarantee it will fix the issue. I can't drive the car at all. I can't back it out of its parking space without it stalling out and all the lights inside abd headlights flickering. There needs to be a recall. I've spent till much money to keep putting more into it when replacing the parts that have the code issues isn't working.

Filed Sep 30, 2014 · Electrical · 90,000 miles · MN

Vechicle was parked, no one in or near it when all by itself the headlights started to turn off and on rapidly at about half bright for about 30 to 40 seconds I had the control that unlocks and locks the doors in my pocket. I don't have a car starter for this car. I used the lock unlock remote and the problem stoped. I have never noticed it before and I bought the unit new in 2005. I think that the problem is electrical in nature and I'm wondering if a fire could be started by this problem, and if there is something that can cause this problem and what to do to fix it'

Filed May 21, 2014 · Electrical, Lights · 112,980 miles · TX

The interior lights came on w/o turning them on and the switch was in the off position. Also, no doors were ajar at the time of the incident. At the same time the headlights turned on and off three separate times within one minute. This occurred on 05/14/2014, 05/17/2014 and 05/20/2014. All incidents were while driving at night. The first incident was while traveling on the interstate at 65 MPH, the road was smooth with no rough areas hit at the time of the incident. The second incident occurred while traveling at 35 MPH on a city road which was also smooth and the final incident occurred while traveling on a local highway at about 60 MPH on a smooth roadway.

Filed Mar 10, 2014 · Electrical · 127,000 miles · MD

The entire instrument panel went dark while drving at night, headlights included. The gauges all dropped to zero, then went back up, back to zero. This happened a few times within a minute. Then all the lights on the panel lit up including airbag , ABS, everything. Very scary to have this happen while driving in the dark. I am very thankful that it was me driving and not my 16 year old daughter -- it really could have caused an accident. This happened again last night while I was driving to pick up my 12 year old from church--- same exact thing. The engine was running fine, though. I researched the problem and saw many, many complaints and it's a known issue for this model year. Why isn't there a recall? This is a serious safety issue - do you want a oncoming vehicle to have there lights flashing on/off and instrument panel failing while they are driving straight toward you or someone in your family?

Filed Feb 16, 2012 · Acceleration, Electrical · 60,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. The contact stated that the speedometer, odometer and fuel gauge failed and displayed an erroneous reading of zero. In addition, the turn signals and headlights were inoperable. The contact also stated that with the brakes depressed, the vehicle would surge forward abnormally. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure, nor was the vehicle diagnosed or repaired. The current and the failure mileages were 60,000.

Filed Jan 27, 2010 · Electrical · 50,000 miles · VA

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. The instrument cluster shut off and all of the warning lights illuminated which also caused the headlights to flash on and off. He noticed the malfunction on a frequent basis and over time it has become progressively worse since may 2008. He had not taken the vehicle to the dealer when the complaint was filed. A local mechanic stated that the instrument cluster needed to be replaced. He called the manufacturer and was told that because there was no safety recall, they could not assist him with the repairs. The current mileage was approximately 88,000. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.

Filed Dec 8, 2009 · Electrical · 60,000 miles · CT

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. After starting the vehicle, the entire instrument panel and headlights failed without warning. The failure occurred intermittently. The vehicle has not been inspected at this time. The failure mileage was 60,000. The current mileage was 63,000. Updated 01/05/10 *bf updated 01/06/10.

Filed Oct 27, 2005 · Electrical · NJ

When vehicle is unoccupied at night, the headlamps blink on and off, the headlamps illuminate for milliseconds and then shut off. All power is off in the vehicle and no key or person is in the car. This happens about 10 times a minute. The battery in the morning is weak.

Filed Jul 6, 2005 · Engine · KY

Dt: the consumer states while decelerating the vehicle stalls. This happens more in warm weather and after the vehicle has been driven approximately 25 miles. If the headlights are on there is a warning after the vehicle has stalled. The vehicle has been to three different service dealers in three different states. The problem cannot be duplicated and dealers cannot repair the problem. The consumer and the service dealer do not know what specific component is the problem.