The car takes off even when in park. This has happened on more than one occasion. My husband or I can be sitting at a red light, stop sign, even in park in our driveway and the car will have a surge of going forward. This problem is extremely bad especially when we start the car or if we are idling with our foot on the brake. It is very scary. I reported this problem to my local ford dealer. I was told there was not a problem.
2007 Ford Freestyle acceleration complaints
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When idling at an intersection or taking off from a parked position...the freestyle will experience a quick surge of acceleration. I have been fortunate enough to apply the brake to stop the vehicle without incident. It seems to occur more when air conditioning is on. The most recent occurrence happened to my wife when she was out with the kids. She put on the gas, it lunged forward, she slammed the brakes and then the engine stalled...this happened twice. We parked the vehicle in a parking lot overnight. We were able to drive it the next morning to the ford dealership for service. It's happening way too often and it isn't safe.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled while driving in reverse. The vehicle was restarted and a light on the instrument panel illuminated, indicating there was a problem. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for a diagnosis. The contact was informed that the vehicle would need a new throttle body and a new transmission. The manufacturer was notified but offered no assistance. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure and current mileages were 120,000.
The vehicles accelerates when brake is on. Has happened on multiple occasions and for both drivers of vehicle. The vehicle just surges forward a short distance. Don't know exact first date as it was infrequent and I thought maybe I was imagining it. Second driver of vehicle confirmed problem. Only goes forward a few inches but very scary and frequency is increasing. Will be taking to shop. See this is listed on web sites as a frequent problem with the 2007 freestyle.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. The contact stated that the vehicle would attempt to accelerate when decelerating or sitting idle, in reverse or forward. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and two additional mechanics who advised that the throttle body needed to be replaced. The failure mileage was 75,000 and the current mileage was 82,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. The contact stated that while attempting to park the vehicle lunged forward abnormally. The engine and transmission warning lamp also illuminated. The contact mentioned that the failure would recur whether driving forward or in reverse. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 80,000 and the current mileage was 120,000.
When attempting to enter a parking space, the vehicle suddenly accelerated and lurched forward necessitating a very quick change of foot position from gas pedal to brake pedal. After bringing vehicle to a complete stop and again attempting to move forward into a parking space, vehicle repeated lurching movements, and again necessitated rapid change of foot position to brake. Vehicle continues to exhibit problem, not only when moving forward, but also when vehicle is in reverse. It has been inspected several times at a certified ford dealership, with no obvious defects detected. Online defects search lists numerous reports of similar problems with solution being to replace throttle body, a very costly repair.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. While driving less than 5 MPH in reverse, the vehicle unexpectedly lunged forward with a rapid increase in the rpms. The failure also occurred when the brake pedal was applied. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the transmission was replaced. The failure continued to occur. The failure was also diagnosed by a different mechanic who stated the failure was related to the electronic throttle body. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 139,000. ... Updated 08/15/12
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. The contact stated that the vehicle would abnormally accelerate when the engine was started, when parking, or when reversing. The contact also stated that the failure was most prominent when the air conditioner was active. The failure was experienced numerous times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but a diagnostic was not performed. The vehicle was test driven but the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 32,000 and the current mileage was 85,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. The contact stated that when the gear was shifted into drive with the brake depressed when the vehicle suddenly accelerated. The vehicle also made a loud idle noise when the gear was shifted to neutral or park. The failure was experienced several times. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer to have a diagnostic performed. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000 and the current mileage was 121,000.
Vehicle lunges about 1 ft while foot is on break no reason in drive or reverse with no gas pressure, lunges about 6 feet without foot on break no warning or reason, vehicle jerks and stalls and loses power after lunging 1-2 ft in reverse, throttle /transmission light will turn on and off. When put on the diagnostic the computer the car computer will not keep code, I live in a family neighborhood this is very dangerous kids play in the street!!!! Ford needs to take responsibility!!
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. The contact stated that the vehicle abnormally accelerated with the brakes depressed. The throttle warning light illuminated after the failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the dealer confirmed that the throttle body assembly needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was contacted and the vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 49,799 and the current mileage was 49,803. Updated 07/05/12*lj updated 07/10/12
My 2007 ford freestyle has been having unexpected acceleration while at very low speeds in either forward or reverse. The acceleration can be stopped by the brake, but happens unexpectedly. I have previously reported this to the ford dealership where I purchased the vehicle, however, they were unable to replicate the problem, so no action was taken. The problem has been occurring with increasing frequency over the past year. It is worse when the car has been running for a long time, or in hot weather it seems with air conditioning running. The lunging will sometimes happen repeatedly in the course of trying to park the car, then the car will sometimes stall. I have serious safety concerns while driving in parking lots as it is difficult to control the vehicle. The problem is exactly as described in the federal safety agency investigation pe11018.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle also accelerated independently when shifted into reverse or drive and the contact had to depress the brakes with extreme force in order to get the vehicle to stop. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis and the transmission was replaced. The failure recurred six months after the repair. There were no further repairs made to the vehicle. The failure mileage was 30,000 and the current mileage was 65,000.
Tl* the contact owns 2007 ford freestyle. The contact stated that while the brakes were depressed, the vehicle lunged forward. The contact stated that all of the lights on the instrument panel illuminated prior to the failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 54,000 and the current mileage was 78,158.
Just above idle the car lunges forward whether we are moving forward or in reverse.
I purchased this vehicle on 12/03/2007. I don't remember the first time I noticed it lunge, but when I did notice it I brought it to my husband's attention, and because he didn't drive it, he brushed it off. When I start the vehicle I have to make sure I have my foot on the brake before placing it in drive or reverse because it will lunge. However, recently my husband was driving it and as we approached an intersection and he started braking for the redlight, it lunged forward with a lot of force - it was scary!
When I put my vehicle in reverse or drive and slowly release the brake, it will sometimes lunge forward or backward, accordingly. This usually only happens when the air conditioner is on. It also sometimes happens when I turn the wheel to the left or right also when coming out of park.
The cars rpms are revving on there own while car is idling or is moving very slowly as in when trying to park or barely moving forward or back. When this happens the car jumps. I have almost hit two cars and some kids in a school parking lot. This needs to be looked into.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. The contact was driving 30 MPH when the vehicle began to loose power. The vehicle would lunge forward abnormally when braking to a complete stop. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer and the manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 112,000.
Moving from park to reverse. The vehicle lunged suddenly causing me to narrowly miss nearby parked cars.
My ford 2007 freestyle was positively, certainly accelerating on it's own. It was at times terrifying. It kept getting worse. It happened in different degrees of severity and length of time. It also happened in two different ways. The first way was when I was either simply driving but predominantly when I began to slow down for a red light or to park. At that very second, the car would literally jump ahead in a sudden, mortifying tremendous acceleration. I would try to restrain it by stepping on the breaks as hard as I could. The car would not respond to the breaks, the thrust was as strong or at times, stronger. Most times it kept going for a bit, but with my heart pounding in fear that I would hit another car or a pedestrian, I would find myself truly off my seat, solely on the break with all my possible strength; and the car would die. When I was at a light and the green came on, I was having to restart the car quickly to keep with traffic flow.many times, after restarting the car and driving slowly and trying to stay away from other cars, the car would go on, but with a hiccup on and off.then things would seem normal, but I never knew for how long. The second way in which the car self accelerated, was when I turned it on to start driving.again the acceleration would be so sudden and I never knew how strongly. Some times I was very close to hitting the car behind me in a parking lot, or anywhere I was parked. I had to take extra, precautions to make absolutely sure, more than usual, than no persons would be even remotely in range of my car when I turned it on, because I never knew, depending on the acceleration force, how far the "jump" would be. This problem kept me in anxiety and uncertainty. I took my car twice to my regular car shop, had to take it to ford dealer, only place to find the equipment needed. Person there knew about same problem in other fords.
Bought a 2007 ford freestyle in march 2011 and started having problems shortly after. Was told it has CVT and it acts up sometimes. My problems are lunging, rough idle, engine dying. Have been just dealing with it and using recommended fuel and occasional injector cleaner. This weekend( jan 8 2012) I went to change air filter, check tire pressure, etc. I followed the directions in the manual to reset the idle trim and now the vehicle will not move at all. It will idle with no A/C, but the gas pedal does nothin. When you turn A/C on it dies. We have not hit anyone or anything, but have come close once or twice. We drive the vehicle with the anticipation that its gonna move without warning. Any assistance will be appreciated.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. The contact stated that when releasing the brakes to engage the accelerator pedal, the vehicle would lunge forward abnormally. The manufacturer was notified of the failure who stated there was an investigation into the issue and that they would document her call. They offered no further assistance. The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was 85,000.
Car lunges at stops and low speeds.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. The contact stated that when having the brakes applied, the vehicle would lunge forward and the engine RPM's would increase drastically. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where they advised him that the fuel injection system had failed. In addition, the contact would hear a loud noise from the vehicle when driving. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where they advised him that he needed a new transmission. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was approximately 74,000. The VIN was unavailable.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. The contact stated that the wrench warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact attempted to place the vehicle in reverse and once she removed her foot from the brake pedal, the vehicle lunged backward causing the contact to crash into another vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for diagnostics. The vehicle was not repaired. There was an open investigation under the federal safety agency action number: pe11018 (vehicle speed control) that could possibly have been related to the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. The contact stated that the vehicle would abnormally accelerate when braking to a complete stop. The vehicle would be turned off for approximately two minutes before it would restart. In addition, the driver side seat belt would not remain locked. The dealer was notified of the failure who advised that he should bring the vehicle in for diagnostics. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 84,603.
The car would lurch forward when at slow speed or idling. Would be very difficult to control at slow speed such as entering a parking lot, garage or turning. Happened continuously for months until we were too concerned about safety or damage to the car or others. Had to keep foot pressed very hard to brake to avoid having the car shoot forward. We knew many other freestyle owners had been having this very dangerous problem and hoped for a recall but when the engine light went on we could avoid it no longer and had the throttle body replaced. It cost us just over $900 plus tax to replace it.
The first time the problem occurred, I was waiting in a line to exit a parking lot so I was idling when the car surged forward. I slammed on the brakes and the car stalled out. I was able to re-start but then it would surge again. I put the car in neutral and was able to make it out. The car chugged a bit but when I got going it worked fine. A few days later, when idling, the car would either chug and stall or surge. The problem was particularly bad one day and had been doing it a few times. We then were entering the highway and it was like the car wasn't getting any gas, it took awhile to get the car over 25 MPH. We took it to the ford dealership and they said they weren't sure what they problem was but the readout said it was the throttle body but they weren't familiar with anyone else having the problem. It seems the problem occurs when it is very hot and the air conditioning is running.
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