2006 Ford Freestyle: multiple warning lights

Filed Jun 26, 2013 · Engine, Transmission · 116,732 miles · NC

The freestyle cut out on the interstate. Luckily it was in the breakdown lane and no cars were coming. An 8 year old was in the car as well. After spending $1200 on repairs the freestyle still leaks, and is having the same problems with cutting out, leaking into the car and all the lights coming on. We have spent over $1200 to fix, and the car still has the same problems. The dealership wants us to spend another $1000, and they can not guarantee that will fix the problem, as another freestyle here in boone has had the same issues.

Filed Aug 31, 2012 · Acceleration, Electrical · 85,000 miles · OH

My 2006 ford freestyle limited has major electrical problems. I have had the car lunge on me, at 0mph it would lunge forward, and in reverse. Fortunately I had my foot on the brake every time. I don't think it is the transmission. I have a feeling that it is all electrical. I have had the lunging problem since last year. (2011) and the car has been deteriorating since. Yesterday I got "check charging system" and now it kills all of the lights and gauges... Yet it still kind of ran.(not very good up hill, and no indicator lights, no speedometer nothing.)another recent problem I have is the center engine (shock?)mount is busted.

Filed Jul 10, 2011 · Acceleration · 70,000 miles · TX

The car has on numerous occasions lunged forward while in drive with a foot firmly on the brake. It was occurring somewhat intermittently; however, the problem seems to be occurring on a regular basis. The car used to only jump forward while in drive, but now also lunges backward while in reverse. It has also started to power off after lunging, which can make backing out of a parking space nearly impossible. We have also noticed that after the car dies (which can happen multiple times), it is nearly impossible to accelerate despite a foot being firmly planted on the gas pedal. The wrench light comes on, and sometimes all of the lights come on after dying while trying to start the car back up. The car has become increasingly dangerous and has nearly pulled into traffic while trying to exit a parking lot at points. This car has become a death trap very quickly.

Filed Jun 22, 2011 · Electrical · 50,000 miles · KY

2 months in (cruise control causes car to shut down) continues to do so when used at 35 MPH or less. 3 mo. In (car looses power and surges randomly mainly in parking mode. Also power lost while driving down road between 30 MPH and 60 MPH 6 months in all lights surge when used. A/c usage agitates all symptoms but does not have to be in use for occurrence. One or all occurrences happen everytime driven, air filter changed(no help) car is now harder to start. Plans for throttle body cleaning in the next week though. Will update on results.

Filed Jun 15, 2011 · Acceleration, Transmission · 26,300 miles · TN

The car will surge on it's own at different times: sitting at a red light ~normal misc idling, while in reverse, while making full turns. It will also sometimes die right after the surge, but not every time. It is worse in the summer during high temps, but will sometimes do it in colder temps as well. It does this when you have your foot on the brake, also when it has been in parked (while idling). At a drive thru window on one occasion, it surged over 5 times and was restarted over 5 different times, all at same drive thru window. (maybe 10 minutes at the window) . Additionally the driver front seat, seat warmer has stopped working, the keypad on the driver's car door to open the car doors will not function, several lights inside the dash do not light up and/or very dim, the middle row seat 2/3, the seat on the left side will not fold down.

Filed Sep 15, 2010 · Transmission · 40,000 miles · VA

2006 ford freestyle. Consumer states problems with CVT transmission *tgw the consumer stated the first incident with the vehicle surging/lunging occurred the week of july 19, 2010. She was stopped at a light and the vehicle suddenly surged/lunged, the gauges on the control panel began acting erratic and all of the lights illuminated. The consumer took the vehicle to a mechanic, who was unable to reproduce the problem after having the vehicle for 4 days. The incident happened two more times. The consumer took the vehicle to another mechanic and he found an error code that read transmission control malfunction. The consumer then went to the dealer where she purchased the vehicle and a diagnosis revealed, the vehicle needed a new transmission at a cost of $ 5,600.00.

Filed Jul 20, 2010 · Acceleration · 54,000 miles · TX

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 ford freestyle. The contact stated that as she entered the parking lot, the vehicle suddenly accelerated. All of the warning lights illuminated simultaneously. When the brakes were depressed to slow the vehicle down it continued to lunge forward. She had to continue turning the engine on and off in order to stop the failure from occurring. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who stated they had to perform two diagnostic tests at her expense. The throttle body needed to be replaced, but the parts were on back order. The failure was not covered under any recalls or warranty. The manufacturer stated that the parts were not covered under the warranty and she was responsible for the repair cost. The failure and current mileages were 54,000.

Filed Mar 13, 2008 · Brakes, Electrical · 30,000 miles · WA

I have had nothing but issue after issue. It started with my brakes failing like several others that I have read. It now surrounds my 6 cd player that either melts or won't play. I have had it into the ford dealership a few times to no avail. On 03-12-08 the electrical panel only lights up partially, and after shaking the front dash board a few time all lights popped on. I have talked to service managers and they have done what they have the ability to do. This vehicle is a 2006 ford freestyle and I would not recommend it to anyone for purchase.