While trying to park my car, there is a sudden "surge" in the car that sent it propelling forward while my foot was on the brake. The vehicle shut off and after restarting did it several more times. The event occurred with the air conditioner on and the temperature was in the lower 100's. After checking the code, it was a "po61b". The code was cleared and the problems reoccurred after about 2 days.
2007 Ford Freestyle acceleration complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. The contact stated while at a traffic light with her foot on the brake pedal, the vehicle suddenly lunged forward. While driving at highway speeds the vehicle also suddenly stalled without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and drive it to a dealer who confirmed that the throttle body failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and she was waiting for a response. The failure and current mileage was approximately 47,000.
Tl* the contact owned a 2007 ford freestyle. The contact stated that while the air conditioner was activated and the vehicle was in park, it would lunged forward abnormally or in reverse. The dealer was contacted who stated that the problem sounded like there was a throttle body failure. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 94,881.
Ford frestyle 2007 lunged and almost wrecked today. Then died again have filed a complaint just updating another one.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. While driving approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The failure recurred at different speeds and also while the vehicle was stopped. In addition, the vehicle would jerk forward while depressing the brakes. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostics. The technicians were unable to diagnose the failure. There was an investigation open under the federal safety agency pe11018 (vehicle speed control) that may have been related to the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 42,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. The contact stated that when the vehicle was stopped, the vehicle would jerk forward abnormally with the illumination of the wrench warning light. The dealer diagnosed that there was a throttle body failure and a cable failure in the transmission. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 52,000 and the current mileage was 71,000.
The part with a safety issue is the throttle body on the ford freestyle. The car will get a surge of power and lurch forward when in traffic, parking lots, and at stop lights. If the driver is not able to brake in time, the vehicle could hit and/or injure a person or other vehicle in front of them. This is a problem that ford is aware of and has not issued a recall, despite numerous complaints. As the surging power continues to be a problem, the vehicle may also completely lose power while in motion, causing the driver to have no ability to avoid a collision as the vehicle loses power very suddenly.
I purchased a 2007 ford freestyle last year and with only 68000 miles it is now unsafe to drive. The last couple months my car started lunging forward when I would press on brake with the car in either reverse or drive. At first I thought it was my doing somehow but now I know differently. It happen one time while my husband was driving, we were going on vacation, we had stopped at a gas station to get a drink when the wrench light came on and the car stalled and lost power and die in the middle of the street. My husband and I decided not to take the car for we were not surewhat was happening and could not afford to be stranded somewhere and break down. It really starts acting up when it is really hot out or if it is parked and is idling for a little it with the AC running. After it has idled for a little bit you put the car in either drive or reverse and it will lunge forward. One time I almost hit a person walking in front of my car at a drive-in restaurant. My husband and I are now too scared to drive it. I thought it would be a great car for my family but now just want out of it for the safety of my family..
My 2007 ford freestyle lunges forward & backward uncontrollably. Had vehicle serviced at ford dealership on 10-21-2010 and was diagnosed and advised to replace all plugs and 1 coil and 7 boots, mileage 78,436. Completed the service as advised, cost $931.35. The problem still existed and engine light came on june of 2011. Had same dealership diagnose and the same diagnosis came back but everything checked out ok. I had the dealership replace the throttle body at my request because of safety issue with the uncontrollable lunging and other ford freestyle's having the same problem at mileage 85,976 at a cost of $740.41. Today, 8-18-2011 with mileage at 87,600, I have not had any problems with the vehicle lunging uncontrollably. Based on the above description, I believe the throttle body was defective and should be recalled. Additionally, I also believe that there was a misdiagnosis of the initial problem and should be reimbursed both costs. Please contact me if you need further information and documentation. Thank you.
Vehicle lunges when brake is released. Vehicle will move forward or reverse once vehicle is put in gear and the brake is released and also when stopping for example at a red light, once brake is released the vehicle will jerk forward without stepping on the accelerator.
I recently bought a used 2007 ford freestyle from a used car dealership. After owning the car for a couple of months, I was sitting in a drive-thru line when I noticed my car started surging forward while my foot was on the brake. I became concerned that I might hit the car ahead of me so I got out of line and parked the car. After some down time I was able to re-start the car and for that night had no other problems. Now over the last month I have noticed the surging more and more often and am concerned I will be in a situation where I can't just get out of line and some damage will happen or injury. I have found by researching on-line that is a known problem with the ford freestyle and I would just like to report that I feel continued driving of this vehicle may be dangerous but, it is the only vehicle I have to drive and have no other choices.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. The contact stated that during the summer months, the vehicle would lunge forward while driving approximately 2 MPH. The failure also occurred while reversing. The vehicle was taken to various authorized dealers and repair shops, where they were unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had not been made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 60,000 and the current mileage was 117,000. Vf the consumer states the auto lunges without her control. Updated 09/28/2011 *ln
I have a 2007 ford freestyle and its just getting worse and worse as the mileage goes up. The car seems to have a mind of its own. I cant even use my A/C or heater as this causes the car to lunge forward hard and eventually the car cuts off causing engine and wrench light to cut on. While backing into my parking garage I ran into the building because the car lunged back by itself, this could be very dangerous, could cause me to hit someone or something very badly. Im afraid to drive my vehicle but don't have any other choice, have to go to work. This is scary, I need help with this. Just bought this car don't have the cash to have it checked out.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. The contact stated while driving in and out of a parking space the rpms would increase and the vehicle would lunge forward or backwards. The failure also occurred while driving in reverse. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who informed him there was no recall or warranty for the throttle failure. The top motor mount connected to the engine was covered with rust and deteriorated which was made out of rubber. The manufacturer was contacted and stated there were no recalls and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 45,000.
2007 ford freestyle lunging when you put it into drive or reverse from park. I was scared as I tried to back out of a busy mall parking space with lots of cars and people around. When I put car in reverse, it lunged, then died and tool light stayed on. It did this 3 times and I almost hit a person in parking lot. Today was a 95 degree day and I had on my air conditioning which I have seen as a problem by others.
2007 ford freestyle began surging with foot on the brake pedal a few months ago. Inconsistent, most noticeable when A/C is running. Also surges right when releasing brake pedal (from stopped position or moving very slowly either forward or backwards). Significant risk of the condition leading to a collision with another vehicle, stationary object, or even pedestrian. Please help!
Just purchased a 2007 ford freestyle and the vehicle surges when you have your foot on the brake and the car is in gear and you turn the steering wheel. It happens at least once every time the car is driven and usually multiple times.
My 2007 ford freestyle is currently at shamaley ford dealership due to the vehicle increasing gas speed on its own. This problem was first noticed in 2008 and the vehicle was serviced by the shamaley ford dealership. In 2008 the vehicle increased gas speed on its own and almost struck my child. The dealership identified the throttle body as the problem, but it was not replaced. We continued to operate the vehicle with the vehicle increasing speed normally during the summer months when its hot outside. I continued to report this problem to the local dealership but they said there has not been a recall. In july 2011 I was operating the vehicle during noon time and the vehicle lunged forward as I attempted to park the vehicle and I almost struck some pedestrians. The shamaley ford dealership has informed me that the throttle body on the vehicle needs to be replaced at my own expense. I researched your website and noticed that their is currently other complaints made against the same type of ford vehicle. During the summer months the engine speed increases unexpectedly on a daily basis. I believe their should be a recall on this defective part before someone gets hurt or possibly killed. Ford stopped making this type of vehicle because they know that there are some defective parts and several mechanical and engineering flaws. Please help us make ford motor co. Understand the seriousness of this problem with the ford freestyles'. Customers should not be responsible for defective parts.
Vehicle lunges when foot is on the brake or when foot is removed from the brake at low speeds. It is most often when the air conditioning is on. It has happened since we purchased the vehicle new in 2007, but the ford service representative said they could not do anything about it if it was not happening when they drove it. It has been getting worse and the wrench/service light now comes on when it happens. Have taken the vehicle to an independent service shop who said the AC was operating outside parameters and that was causing the lunging, and to have the computer re-flashed by the dealership.
2007 ford freestyle throttle body failure resulting in surging and erratic speed control while driving.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. The contact stated that the vehicle would lunge forward and stall at any time. The dealer diagnosed that the throttle body needed to be replaced. The vehicle was in the process of being repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 45,000 and the current mileage is 48,469 updated 08/24/11*lj the throttle body was replaced and the PCM was reprogrammed. Updated 08/29/11
I was pulling into a parking spot in my 2007 ford freestyle when all of a sudden without warning the car lunged forward. I was easing into the spot. For several months now we have been experiencing this lunge with the RPM's hovering above normal. Problem seems to be getting worse, have read numerous complaints with the same mechanical problems in the same vehicle as my own. Appears from previous reports read that the issue has to do with a defective throttle body. This happens in both drive or reverse.
Our 2007 ford freestyle has begun to display an issue with surging which appears related to incidents where the wrench dash board warning light comes on shortly there after. It does seem to occur on very hot days when the air conditioner is running. During one incident the car had been restarted after being parked, was idling in gear for several minutes, while my foot was on the brake, the vehicle lurched forward, then stalled. Upon restart the wrench dash board light stayed on. The engine lacked power and would go a maximum of 40 MPH even with the gas petal fully depressed. Once at home, turned the vehicle off and let it sit for an hour. It restarted fine, without the wrench warning light, and drove fine for several days. Both unexpected surging and loss of power events have recurred on multiple occasions, with multiple drivers. Recently the check engine light came on and has stayed on. The vehicle drives but seems to lack its usually level of power and will sometimes stall out while idling at a red light. Car restarts and drives fine for a while when another stall out occurs at some other light (unpredictable). Took the vehicle in for service 08/08/11 because it feels unsafe to drive. Ford dealer reports the throttle body needs to be replaced along with the mass air sensor (quoted $1,250 total). In the shop waiting on parts.
My 2007 ford freestyle sel has a lunging action when the car is in drive. This has been happening since I purchased the vehicle last october. The lunging would have caused an accident sunday if there wasn't ample space between me and the car in front of me. I didn't see a recall on the vehicle, but I have seen complaints and decided to submit this. Hopefully, this problem will be evaluated before it causes a fatality.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. The contact stated that the vehicle would lunge backward while in reverse, causing the vehicle to stall. The vehicle would also lunge forward while in drive with the air conditioner turned on. The vehicle was not taken to an authorized dealer or a mechanic to have the failure diagnosed. The failure mileage was 95,278.
I was driving my wife's 2007 ford freestyle, while in reverse the car began to lunge forward when I putt it in drive. I quickly applied the brakes and the lunging quickly ceased. This happened again on 08/03/2011 this time the car shut off and the engine light came on. The dealership told me today 08/08/2011 that it is the throttle body and needs replacing. No accidents occurred from these incidents.
My car has began lunging forward at random times while I am driving. It has also died several times. This problem does seem to be worse while going slow and with the air conditioner on.
I was driving my ford 2007 freestyle sel and I was exiting a parking garage and while I was sitting to leave the lot while having my foot on the brake, my car lunged approx. 2 feet on it's on. I was able to prevent othe vehicle from hitting anyone's car or person. This was not the first time that this has happen.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. The contact stated that when the vehicle was placed into reverse it would stall. The vehicle would also intermittently hesitate when attempting to accelerate from stops. An engine fail safe mode indicator light would also illuminate on the instrument panel. The dealer had not been notified. The manufacturer informed the contact that they were currently investigating the failure. The vehicle had not been inspected or repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000 and the current mileage was 65,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. The contact stated while parking with the brake pedal depressed, the vehicle lunged forward and stalled. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who diagnosed that the throttle body was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 80,000 and the current mileage was 160,000.
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