Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford freestyle. While the vehicle was at a complete stop, it stalled and eventually shut off. The contact stated that the throttle body transmission warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the vehicle's program computer caused the failure. The manufacturer and dealer were not notified. The failure mileage was 157,000.
2006 Ford Freestyle transmission complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford freestyle. While driving, a grinding noise was heard when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The vehicle decelerated without warning. The contact shifted into low gear and drove the vehicle home. When the vehicle was shifted into reverse, it moved slowly. The vehicle was later taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that there was no replacement kit to repair the failure and the transmission needed to be replaced. The contact was also informed that the 2006 transmission was failing. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact called maplecrest ford of mendham (located at 102 e main st, mendham, nj 07945, (800) 797-7259) and was informed that they could replace the transmission for $9,000. The vehicle was not repaired due to the cost. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 69,000.
Hello, I was driving 60 MPH on us highway 2, driving from snohomish, wa to monroe, wa, which is a 2 lane highway with no median (death highway) suddenly, the car seemed to lunge and I lost acceleration with the yellow service wrench dash light coming on. My speed significantly decreased and the car pulled at the same time. Rpm's jumped to 5000+ but I was dropping speed. I avoided the car coming up behind me and the oncoming traffic by quickly pulling into an area on the side of the highway. This was a very scary experience that could have turned out very badly if I would have been hit from behind and pushed into oncoming traffic. I sat on the side of the road, stunned for 5-10 minutes, not knowing what happened. It had also happened once earlier that day at much lower speeds and then seemed to reset itself. Again the wrench light reset and I was able to pull out onto the highway and drive to a transmission shop for diagnosis. As of now, I don't know exactly what the damage may be other than I'm being told it's a bad transmission and that I need a new one, with really no guarantee that the same thing won't happen again. Since this incident I have done a great deal of research on this car and specifically the 05-07 ford freestyle with this CVT. It is nothing but problems how can ford get away this and why hasn't this transmission been recalled and ford made to finally resolve the issue safely or made to reimburse all affected parties the purchase price of the severely unsafe vehicle. I am thankful that I had a place to turn off, rather than the potential of an accident on that highway!! No physical injury, but definitely an emotionally charged event!! Thank you. (xxxx) parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford freestyle. While driving 35 MPH, the contact heard an abnormal noise coming from the transmission. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to dean sellers ford (2600 w maple rd, troy, mi 48084, (248) 221-2368) where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in a recall. The failure mileage was 100,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford freestyle. The contact stated that the transmission malfunctioned and the vehicle could not exceed 30 MPH. The vehicle failed to accelerate. When the vehicle was shut off and restarted, it returned to normal. Jones ford (2410 ocean hwy w, shallotte, nc 28470, (888) 826-3208) were contacted and attempted to find a used transmission. The manufacturer gave the contact several leads to call for replacement transmissions, but the contact was not having success. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 220,000.
When traveling down the road with cruise on while going up hill or down hill the tool light will come on and the transmission will shift to neutral. Also occurs when cruise is off and going at a steady pace the try to accelerate to pass someone. Very dangerous on the interstate.
On multiple occasions, while car is braked but in gear (d), car lunges forward despite brakes being applied. I notice the engine revs suddenly increase when this happens. This has happened sporadically over the last few months. On thursday nov 22 around 7.30pm, I stopped at a stop sign in woodburn, oregon as pedestrians were crossing. Suddenly the car lunged forward, but thankfully did not hit a lady who was crossing and thought I was intentionally trying to scare/run her over. Not sure if this is related, but in two occasions the car completely shut down while in motion and driving around 35 - 45mph range. The brakes naturally stiffened and I told power steering. Luckily, I was able to maneuver to the side of the road and restart. Another issue is sometimes I lose throttle control of the car. On few occassions, this happened as soon as I started the car, and sometimes when I was stopped at stop sign. All three of these symptoms started showing up around the same time, which is why I believe they may be related. The problems started approximately when the engine had 128,000 miles and currently it has 140,000miles.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford freestyle. While driving approximately 20 MPH, the vehicle suddenly stalled in a busy intersection. The vehicle was restarted, but would not drive forward or in reverse. The failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 181,472.
When I turn on the air conditioner the car gets a power surge. It will start jumping I have almost ran over someone in a parking lot! I will sometimes be setting at a red light and it will get a power surge just setting still I have almost rear ended several cars at red lights. The car can be in motion or just setting still when it gets the surges but it is always when the air or heat is on. I can turn the air off or heat off and it will stop.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford freestyle. While driving 45 MPH, the throttle control transmission warning indicator illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road and powered off the engine. The contact attempted to restart the vehicle, but was unsuccessful. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the surge needed to be reprogrammed. The contact's husband called coughlin ford of johnstown at (740) 967-2086 (670 w coshocton st, johnstown, oh 43031) and was informed that the vehicle was included in an unknown recall that had been closed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 161,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford freestyle. While the brake pedal was depressed, the vehicle independently lunged forward. There were no warning indicators illuminated. A local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the federal safety agency and the dealer. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was approximately 165,000.
Transmission surges or lunges forward dangerously at low speeds, and often when stopped at a light or a crosswalk. This has been happening for about 7 or 8 months. Twice the surging or lunging has resulted in a near accident, once while stopped for a pedestrian in a crosswalk, and a 2nd when stopped behind another vehicle, nearly resulting in an impact with the front vehicle.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford freestyle. While driving 60 MPH, the wrench warning icon illuminated and the vehicle's speed decreased with the accelerator pedal depressed. The contact pulled the vehicle over, turned off and restarted the ignition, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was towed to an independent shop (lona brothers car sales in kansas city, mo, 64108) where it was diagnosed that the transmission failed and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford freestyle. Upon starting the vehicle, it jerked independently forward and backward, depending on the gear the vehicle was in at the time. The failure occurred even while the brake pedal was depressed. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 55,000.
While driving the wrench light will randomly come on and the rpms go crazy and the car struggles to shift gears. After restarting the car, it will drive fine for a while - sometimes weeks - before it happens again. After it happens a few times, the engine light will turn on but will go back off after driving a little or restarting it a few times. Now, a few days ago it started jumping and struggling to move from a complete stop, no wrench light this time. Turning the car off & letting it sit for a couple minutes helped & I got to work. Then on my way home, I made it 5 of the 7 miles before it started acting up again. This time sluggish acceleration from a complete stop. After sitting for a couple days, the car drove smoothly for 3 miles, stopped at a light and car jerked again then limped forward. Pulled over & restarted the car and it drove smoothly for a little then very sluggish acceleration again. Once it got moving, it was good, until the next complete stop. I managed to get a block from home and park the car and I'm waiting to take it to the repair shop 2 blocks away. Hopefully after letting the car sit for a day it will make it there with no problem...
Transmission noise
Vechicle surges or rave forward with pressing gas pedal on shifting forward or reverse,loses drive power,wrench light on!
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford freestyle. While the vehicle was being operated, the rpms revved up and down although the speed remained the same. During the failure, the wrench indicator illuminated. In addition, after the engine was restarted, the vehicle failed to accelerate over 25 MPH. The contact mentioned that the failure recurred intermittently. The cause of the failures was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 190,000. The VIN was not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford freestyle. While the gear shifter stick was placed in reverse, the rpms rapidly increased with a loud noise. The vehicle independently lunged backwards without the accelerator pedal being depressed. The contact immediately depressed the brake pedal to stop the vehicle. As a result, the vehicle stalled and the check engine and wrench warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was able to restart. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed, but the cause of the failure was not found. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was 44,000.
This makes the second time I have complained about this problem. It seems that ford has no plans to rectify the "throttle body" issue although there are many that have voiced the same concern with their vehicles. This issue is a severe safety risk. I have had several incidences, all involving surging, followed by a sudden loss of power. There have also been instances of sudden loss of power upon acceleration after idling at a stop sign or red light. This happens randomly and there is no warning beforehand. Once, I was passing a truck and pulled into the passing lane and the freestyle completely lost power. I was "hanging" in the passing lane with no power and no way to avert a collision had there been oncoming traffic or traffic behind me. Thank goodness, I had time to brake and force the freestyle onto the shoulder. This also happenes at stop signs and red lights when I accelerate. Very dangerous.
Transmisson whine, , ford claims it must be replaced at my cost 5 to 6 grand.
While driving, vehicle goes into limp mode without warning. Happens in both city and highway driving. Wrench indicator and check engine indicators light on dash. Vehicle slows and can barely accelerate causing near-accident. Resetting code p0701 allows normal operation till cycle repeats in short and random time of driving. Engine shut down/restart clears wrench light till cycle repeats. Took car to 2 ford dealers and independent transmission specialist. All advised that the CVT transmission cannot be rebuilt or repaired and that replacement transmissions are generally not available. All advised not repairing the car because even if a new transmission were available, cost is $4500-$5500 for the unit plus over $1000 labor to remove/replace transmission. Research shows this is a common complaint about this car and it's similar models (ford 500) of all years (2005-2007).
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford freestyle. While driving 60 MPH, or over 30 minutes of driving, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was not able to exceed 30 MPH. The contact replaced the transmission twice, but the failure recurred several times. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 100,000.
Transmission was replaced at 36000 miles, car now has 99750 miles an transmission is broken again. Car is out of warranty new transmission is $6000
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford freestyle. While driving at any speed, there was a loud noise coming from the transmission. The faster the vehicle accelerated, the louder the noise sounded. In addition, when the gear shifter was in all gears except reverse, the noise became louder. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the CVT transmission failed and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 124,000. Updated 06/15/16*lj the consumer has since sold the vehicle. Updated 06/29/16.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford freestyle. While idling, the vehicle experienced a complete loss of power. The check engine and maintenance warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was able to be operated after a few minutes, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the transmission failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 105,000.
Throttle body in car check engine and wrench lights come on , the vehicle will not move even when put in gear I have to let car warm up for at least 45 min then cut car off n on a couple times the RPM not moving speedometer not moving
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford freestyle. While accelerating from a complete stop, the transmission exhibited a delay. As a result, the vehicle lunged forward. The failure occurred whenever the vehicle was in operation. 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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford freestyle. While driving below 20 MPH, the vehicle suddenly failed to accelerate. On occasion, the vehicle would stall or not move at all when depressing the accelerator pedal. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable to diagnose the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 128,700.
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