Thankfully to date there have not been any crashes or injuries to discuss. However, we have a 2007 ford freestyle. It is a great and safe car to carry our family. It has been great on long road trips. About 1 or so years ago, we noticed these small 'surges' that the car would do when slowing into a parking spot, pulling into the driveway, or parked at a traffic light. Like any good american, we ignored it, thinking it was nothing. We keep the car well maintained, and just 'chalked' it up to chance. Over the past 4 months or so it has gotten much worse. Just two days ago I was driving the car and pulling slowly into a parking spot. There was a cement median in front of me. I wasn't talking the phone, texting, listening to loud music, in fact I was going to a yoga class. I had my foot over the brake, as I was pulling in slowly, and the car surged. I had to really press my foot really hard into the brake. This same thing happened to me when I was as I approached a stop light. I was slowing down, going less than 5 MPH and had my foot over the brake. All of a sudden the car surges and I find myself slamming on the break pedal. It is 'unnerving' to say the least. My husband spoke with my father in law, and he sent us a link. As it turns out, this has been an issue. The symptoms that are described online are exactly what is happening to us. I called my local fordland dealer in lakewood, colorado, and he said he never heard of this. I have also called ford customer service and they have 'escalated' the case. I hope this is helpful. Thank you!
2007 Ford Freestyle acceleration complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. The contact stated while driving with the air conditioner on, the vehicle was shifting gears and the rpms increased excessively. The brakes were depressed and the vehicle lunged forward. The failure increased due to the hot weather while the air conditioner was on. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who performed a diagnostic test but was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 46,200. Updated 09/28/11*lj updated 3/22/12
My 2007 ford freestyle lurches at idle. It also cuts off when the air conditioning is running and I turn the wheel sharply.
I own a 2007 ford freestyle. After the second year of owning this vehicle I had problems with the accelerator. It would accelerate when slowing down to a stop sign/light/or parking and also when I would go in reverse. At times it would shut down completely. I went in for service at ford and they couldn't figure it out the problem since it didn't occur all the time. Lately the problem got worse I went in for service and they finally figured out it was the throttle. I have an extended warranty which covered the $800 + bill although I believe this should have been a recall. I was very fortunately I didn't get into an accident over this problem.
Tl* the contact owns 2007 ford freestyle. The contact stated that the vehicle would accelerate in reverse when first started and the contact shifted into either drive or reverse. When depressing the brakes to stop the unintended acceleration, the vehicle would stall without warning. The vehicle was not inspected. The failure and current mileage was unknown. Updated 09/28/2011 *ln
Started my 2007 ford freestyle in a parking lot put it in reverse and all of a sudden it lunged backwards almost hitting a pedestrian. It has been doing this for about 6 months now but this is the first time someone was almost hit. It usually does it when shifting into forward or reverse from neutral took it into dealership it first started and they did some sort of software update ( they claim) but it has never fixed the problem. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)
2007 ford freestyle when vehicle is idling it has a tendency to lurch. This occurs when the air conditioning is on, or when both A/C is on and turning the wheel. This issue is not consistent and is unpredictable when it will occur.
I have a 2007 ford freestyle. When the air conditioning is on the car will jump forward. The wrench light will come on and I have to turn the car off and back on to get rid of the light. Yesterday it did the same thing and now the engine light is staying on and will not go off. So far I have kept from hitting anything by reacting quickly and slamming on my brakes or turning the air off or sitting with my foot on the brake but one of these days I may hit a car or a person. Very dangerous situation.
My 2007 ford freestyle will lunge in forward and reverse. It stalled last night when it was in reverse and this happened. It is happening more often. This is very frightening and could easily cause an accident.
I purchased a 2007 ford freestyle on may 05 2011 and started having problems within the second month of having the car but I also heard a loud noise when you turn the wheel sharply to the right, and I told the finance person and he said ok we'll take care of that and they never did. Then now we are in the third month of having this vehicle, and now it cuts off right in the middle of me backing up and the AC on and I would have to turn the car off and restart again. Then the car acts as though its revving up and you could be at a stop light and it will rev up and you would have to really place your foot hard on the brake to keep it from hitting another car in front of you. Took the car several times to the dealership and they said the first time they did not know. They did a diagnostic check up and said they could not find anything. The last time they tell me its the throttle body and then the gentleman proceeded to tell me that's been a big problem with these cars since they have came out. So this company knows they are selling lemons to people and they don't even care.
When my ford freestyle idles (it seems mostly in hot weather) for more than even 2 minutes when I put it in gear forward and reverse the car lunges even if my foot is on the brake. It does this every time the weather is hot or if my car idles for any period of time. I have just began researching what the problem could be and see many people have the same issue. I have not yet replaced any parts. Most of what I read stated transmission trouble or throttle body problems is the cause.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. The contact stated the vehicle lunged forward while driving in reverse with the brake pedal depressed or in drive at a low speed. The failure was experienced numerous times. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 58,000 and the current mileage was 60,000.
On several occasions my 2007 ford freestyle has lurched forward without me stepping on the gas. Typically it happens as I am idling and I go to step on the brake (forcing me to break hard), or when I am easing up on the break (I.e., instead of slowly moving, the car lunges forward).
My 2007 ford freestyle lunges in both forward and reverse occasionally. Usually heavily applying the break will stop the car. This typically happens at very low speeds when I am parking the car or getting out of a parking space (at the grocery store, ect...). The instances occur more often in the summer time, in hot weather and when the A/C is on. It is a very dangerous defect, especially since it occurs often in parking lots or at school when I am dropping my kids off, as there are lots of pedestrians. I have submitted a previous complaint on this issue, but have heard nothing. This problem has occurred for the past 3 years.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. While the vehicle was parked the contact attempted to place the vehicle and it suddenly lunged forward. The failure also occurred while driving in reverse. The failure occurred intermittently; however, over time had become progressively worse and more consistent. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostics. The vehicle was not repaired. There was an investigation under the federal safety agency action number: pe11018 (vehicle speed control) that may be related to the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 65,000.
Throttle body replaced 6/7/10 due to lunging while car was being parked and one occurrence in reverse, as well as car dieing when pulling out into oncoming traffic. There were many occurrences of lunging and acceleration pause before taking into dealership. The first time I took it in they could not duplicate issue. Next time we were able to duplicate and they replaced the throttle body. Car seemed to function properly until july 2011. Exact same behavior is now taking place lunging typically when idling then moving to acceleration and then stopping such as at a light or parking. Also, paused acceleration (potentially could die, acts like it will) when pulling out from a stopped position. Again, I took it into the dealership and they could not duplicate. I am waiting for a monitor to be placed on the car to confirm activity and problem parts. Everyone we have spoken with assumes the throttle body is the issue again but being such an expensive part, confirmation would be preferred before replacing again.
About three months ago I bought a 2007 ford freestyle. One day when me, my daughter, and my granddaughter went shopping , in warner robins georgia my car stopped right in the middle of traffic and cut off . We just about had people hit us in all different directions. So I turned the car off and turned it back on and drove into the parking lot and called the people I bought the car from. They told us to bring the car too them. Well a couple days later when I was suppose to take the car to them it turned off two times in one day! I had bought all of the available warranty I could buy when I bought the car, but today the dealership called me back and said that it is the throttle body, and that no matter if you fix it, it can continue to mess up (and it is not on the warranty!!!) , and the cost of the part to fix it is 670.00. I am unsatisfied and scared to drive it and I feel like its a big safety risk!!! I don't want to continue driving it with it turning off in the middle of traffic. It makes me scared and I am nervous for my family!! I have read on the internet that alot of people have had problems with the throttle body for there 2007 ford freestyle!!
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. The contact stated that while driving 10 MPH with the air conditioner on, the vehicle began to surge forward and the tachometer began to display a very high reading. Excessive pressure was applied to the brake pedal to slow the vehicle down. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the throttle body was replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 58,592. The consumer submitted the invoices for the repairs. Updated 08/30/11
My car has been lunging for the last few weeks, and I almost hit another car. Last week, when I got in, the wrench light came on. I immediately started driving to the dealer. I lost power for a few seconds and then my car would hardly shift. The lunging was the really scary thing, and now they are saying my transmission needs to be replaced, and it is out of warranty by one month.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. The contact stated that the vehicle was intermittently surging for the past two months. The failures occurred while in drive or reverse. The failures were most prevalent when the vehicle was being slowed down or when accelerating. The failure mileage was 62,000 and the current mileage was 67,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 MPH, the vehicle lunged forward and the throttle control light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact also stated that the failure occurred when the vehicle was in reverse. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostics. The vehicle was not repaired. There was an investigation open under the federal safety agency action number: pe11018 (vehicle speed control) that may be related to the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 68,000.
2007 ford freestyle crossover - the car will suddenly lunge forward, sometimes the motor shuts down and the "red wrench" light comes on. This has been happening frequently in the last month. I have called the dealership and they say they think it may be due to throttle problems. Although I have not done an extensive investigation into when the above happens, I have noticed when the air conditioner is on high, it happens. This may be coincidental but nevertheless I have noticed the surge when the air condition is on. I have researched the internet for others with this problem and there certainly seems to be many people with the exact same problem. There is definitely a safety issue with this in that if you do not currently have your foot on the brake, the car will lunge forward (possibly hitting another car, a pedestrian or have even having a deadly accident). This problem needs to be considered a recall by ford and repaired free of charge by ford. This should be done before someone is seriously harmed.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. The contact stated that while reversing with the brake pedal depressed, the vehicle surged forward and stalled without warning. The vehicle would not accelerate over 35 MPH. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop where they stated that the vehicle's safety mode was activated, but they were not sure if that caused the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 130,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle lunged forward while accelerating. The contact stated that the failure also occurred while driving in reverse. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the throttle body was replaced. The failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where the throttle body was replaced a second time. There was an investigation open under the federal safety agency action number: pe11018 (vehicle speed control) that may be related to the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 45,000.
My 2007 ford freestyle revs up by itself. When backing into my parking space I have to keep my foot on brakes back up very very slowly due to the car wanting to lung back on its own. Not able to use my A/C or heater. When A/C is on the car really revs up and then eventually cuts off with all the light being lit up , the wrench and engine lights up, then I have to wait about 5 minutes before the car cuts back on. This is very dangerous as when im waiting at a stop light the car will lunge forward by itself, I could hit someone accidentally or I could just run into another car. The car seems to have a mind of its own, its scary. I pay for this car and I cant even use the A/C or heater my kids and I just have to suffer. I cant afford all these problems as I have six children to feed. They need to take care of this problem it could be life or death.
The wrench lights come on and the vehicle idles up when at stop light or just stopping vehicle lunges forward with use of brake. Can't use A/C vehicle will lunge also and then shut off completely. Very unsafe...
When I am going at a low speed the car goes dead. Example being when I turn in my driveway or into a parking space. Also the car surges and jumps forward or sometimes backwards when I put it in reverse or park. It is beginning to happen all the time and is dangerous! I am so frustrated I don't know what to do. I actually ran across a site where tons of others are having the same problem. I do not have 750.00 plus to pay on fixing something that ford is well aware they fouled up and did nothing about. As with all the other cases my A/C quit long ago. I feel they should be held accountable and a recall issued so they can pay for the repair of an item that should have been sold in proper working order. Thank you.
This car is a dangerous weapon. It almost ran over my child. Literally. It self accelerated while she was crossing in front of it. If I had not been paying attention and hit the brake immediately she would be dead, I am sure of it. This car self accelerates in forward and reverse, with no warning while idle. I had it fixed once (it was the famous throttle body) they cleaned it. Car ran fine for a while then started doing it again. Can't drive the car for fear it will do it again. Can't trust ford to fix it as they have lied continually and did not fix it when they said they did the first time. Can't sell it b/c I would feel terrible if someone got hurt b/c I passed it on. I also had to replace the transmission once and now am having transmission troubles again. I believe the carbon build up on these throttle bodies are breaking down the transmissions. Funny thing is ford no longer makes this particular transmission as per their corporate office. It is criminal what they are doing. I will testify in any court and tell my story. A mother who almost kills their child is someone that will not stop fighting for what is right. I don't know how the people at ford sleep at night knowing they know these cars are out their and that their main drivers are moms and grandmoms. This is beyond the money lost on this vehicle, this is a fight for justice and what is right and most of all, public safety.
In may 2010 my 2007 ford freestyle began to accelerate involuntarily when entering or leaving a parking space. At that time the vehicle was serviced by bob turner, the problem was corrected, but only temporarily. Approximately two weeks ago the problem has returned exactly as it was before. The vehicle will accelerate involuntarily when parking about 90% of the time. I am very concerned about the safety of driving a vehicle with this type of problem.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. The contact stated that the vehicle surged forward and the rpms increased while the brakes were depressed. The failure was experienced numerous times. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 60,000 and the current mileage was 65,000.
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