Vehicles says awd malfunction and traction control sensor won't shut off while driving on highway. The power locks also malfunctioned shortly before the awd malfunction, making it where it was unable to shut. The power lock was unlocked/locked a couple times fixing the issue for now.
2005 Ford Freestyle transmission complaints
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Driving my 2005 ford freestyle and all of a sudden, the vehicle starts to rev forward and backwards. I see the "engine fail safe mode appear and a lit up wrench also appears and the engine starts stalling or surging, followed by a sudden loss of power.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. While driving approximately 25 MPH, the all-wheel drive malfunction indicator illuminated. Approximately two weeks later, the check transmission indicator also illuminated. The contact called an unknown local dealer, but the vehicle was not diagnosed. The failures were not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 161,000.
While reversing slowly from a parking spot and turning the wheel, the 2005 ford freestyle suddenly accelerated without application of the gas pedal. Quickly pressing the brake did work to slow the car down. This is not the first time that this has happened since I bought the car last year.
2005 ford freestyle has a constant scraping sound from the transmission when I am driving it. We paid $ 200.00 for ford mechanic to change out the transmission fluid with new fluid kit & he did find metal & brass shavings from tranny in oil pan. Mechanic says the transmission needs to be replaced with new one but I can't afford to pay $4,000.00 it will take to do it. I found out the CVT transmissions all sooner or later ,but mostly sooner ; fail because they are notorious for it . Bad design for that transmission & they still robbing the owners of these vehicles as I speak ! Man up & pay for your mistakes like those in society must when they have robbed others and got caught. I'd like to know why it's let go thus far & who then is accountable ??
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!
My vehicle enters engine failsafe mode in the middle of driving, experiences idle issues and the throttle body is responsible. I don't understand why there is not a recall present - when researching the issue you find many consumers with the same problem. I took my vehicle in to the dealership and they confirmed that it was the throttle body but that I would have to pay for repairs. My children have been put in serious danger due to the sudden engine shut off with no warning at various speeds including interstate driving. The engine failsafe happens while driving in town, while on the interstate, while accelerating, there is no warning or specific pattern.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. While driving 2 MPH, the vehicle lunged forward without warning. In addition, the air conditioner compressor stopped working. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
Awd malfunction is present and it interferes with the stability control and ABS. It sometimes causes ABS not to get engaged.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. While driving various speeds, the vehicle shook violently. The vehicle failed to accelerate when the accelerator pedal was depressed in low or high gear. In addition, the contact stated that the third row seat mounting bracket was corroded. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 12v006000 (power train) and 13v081000 (seats). The manufacturer was made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was approximately 149,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. While driving approximately 20 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning and the transmission warning light illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer where it was diagnosed. The mechanic added a high pressure filter and transmission fluid, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall. The failure mileage was 103,005.
I just bought my vehicle and started noticing some issues with the car racing/idling fast. Several times it would lung forward while driving and while foot was on brake almost hitting a car, then stalled & reduced speed and wouldn't accelerate. The wrench light came on. Took it too oreillys and found it is the throttle and throttle sensor. This is a serious issue and dangerous. I want it fixed by ford asap!
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. When the vehicle was placed in reverse or drive, it would surge forward or backwards. On several occasions, when the accelerator pedal was depressed, the vehicle failed to respond. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The mechanic was unable to duplicate the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 64,241.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford freestyle. While the gear shift was in the drive or reverse position, the engine revved without warning. The contact was informed that the power train control module needed to be updated, but the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 115,000. Updated 08/30/16*lj
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. While driving 65 MPH, the check engine warning light and an unknown warning light randomly flashed. In addition, the transmission slipped gears and the engine idled roughly. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available. Updated 08/30/16*lj updated 09/07/16.
Recently purchased my car through an independent dealer. Started to accelerate when in park or when reversing. Battery light comes on and goes off randomly. If I cut it off and turn it on it goes away. Car jumps (accelerates) during driving. It does it all the time no matter where I am driving. Run system diagnostic on steering wheel and everything comes back okay. Purchased car for a family car and upset that this is a persistent problem with this model.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. While driving approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle failed to accelerate. The instrument panel illuminated intermittently. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage and VIN were unknown.
When driving down a 4 lane high way the car lost gas pedal check transmission light came on. This could have been fatal. With other vehicle speeds up to 65 MPH behind my car... Have had several garages look at it and still cant figure out the problem. Now a tow bill labor and other compounding exspences.
There is a noise that is coming from the transmission. When in park or neutral the noise is prominent. I am finding out that this is a defective transmission as I have less than 80k miles to the car. Ford has told me that the car is old what are you going to do. They did not mention how dangerous it was. Or the fact that they new about these issues and has not made any attempt to rectify the issue with it;s customers who operate these vehicles with their families.
Driving on highway, heard loud pop (clap sound). Then dash light came on and car steering wheel began to lock up. Tried to flush transmission fluid and replace os sensor from ford and now it will not shift into first gear.
Bought my 2005 ford freestyle after 90000 mile transmission started acting up check transmission and engie lights came on after having it in the dealrship manytimes and spending thousands of dollar's fixing parts they come back back after third trip in ith same problem they tell me you have a CVT transmission and we would have to tear the transmission apart to repace the inter seals it would run 6000 more better if you get rid of it but problem is I still owe on it and they want to give 100.00 trade in.
My 2005 freestyle has had the check engine light come on numerous time taken to dealership many time spent 2000 dollars in replacement parts and problem mn still happens when stop at traffic lights go to take off check engin light omes on and speed reduces started happing after 78000 miles dealership says cost to replace transmission is 8000 still paying on car tht sits in driveway
While driving the vehicle on the highway the speed suddenly reduced and the vehicle would not accelerate my than ~40 MPH. My daughter was able to exit the highway and park the vehicle in a nearby parking lot. Once parked and the ignition was turned off the vehicle will no longer start. According to the local ford dealer the transmission must be replaced at a cost of $6,600.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. The contact stated that when the accelerator pedal was applied, the vehicle did not pick up speed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times for various repairs and they were not able to replicate and diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. While driving various speeds, the transmission exhibited severe hesitation in a jerking motion. The failure recurred on a separate occasion. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the transmission would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000. The VIN was unavailable.
I bought this SUV 9-11-15 with the intent to go to my va appointments due to my medical conditions. The owner stated it had a few problems with the transmission, but I did not know that much about automobiles to understand what he was talking about. When I got ready to drive the car it would not change gears, just going forward but could go in reverse. I had it towed to a ford dealership 35 miles away from my home to diagnosis the problem. They stated it needed a throttle body to correct the problem, but it did not, and I had to pay for the repair which they stated it would idle down the car before they could diagnosis the correct problem. Now they stating I have to replace the transmission in this vehicle for $6000. I do not have this much money to buy a transmission having to go back and forth to my appointments in sc and ga. Why this vehicle has no recalls on powertrain, throttle body, etc which the dealership state they do not know exist and is charging all this money for repairs which do not work. I need some kind of a resolution in this matter with this vehicle. I hate to junk the vehicle because it is in pristine condition and great for my traveling to the doctors.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. While the vehicle was in neutral or park, the neutral input shaft made a loud abnormal noise coming from the transmission. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 130,000.
While traveling at 60 MPH, the check engine and wrench light came on and the engine went into failsafe mode which is idle engine condition with no accelerator action. Only steering and braking were available. This incident occurred on I-278 while traveling in the middle lane of four lanes and became an unsafe condition with no ability to safely pull over. I was able to maneuver radically to the shoulder while other drivers blew their horns with no knowledge of my plight. The engine was diagnosed with code 2012 and required the replacement of the throttle body which corrected the condition.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 40 MPH, there was a loud abnormal noise coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 77,000.
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