2007 Ford Freestyle engine problems

Filed Aug 28, 2020 · Engine · 115,000 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. The contact stated that the vehicle was at stand still at a fast food drive thru and after turning on the AC, when the vehicle jerked forcefully forward and stalled. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated she was able to restart the vehicle and drive to her destination. The contact stated she had experience the failure multiple times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired as of yet. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had not been informed of failure. The failure mileage was 115,000.

Filed Jun 24, 2020 · Engine · 192,000 miles · MS

During low speeds the vehicle surges!. Without holding the brake down hard this would have resulted in damage to my vehicle and in some cases others. This occurs sometimes at a complete stop like in line at a restaurant or even in a parking spot. This obviously only happens when the vehicle is in gear (drive). This has happened many times and usually when the vehicle is warmed up. It has also died after the surge.

Filed Dec 21, 2019 · Engine · 80,000 miles · NJ

Lunging, lugging, while stationary or at low speed, forward or reverse, warning lights come on. I see this same complaint hundreds of times on this the federal safety agency site as well as internet searches. After reading numerous detailed issues and matching mine to specific complaints, it was determined that the issue is the throttle body. I took my vehicle to my trusted mechanic for removal and thorough cleaning. This inexpensive repair resolved the engine lunging issue. Please provide this information to ford service departments via bulletins or whatever, so this problem can be resolved easily and quickly. The lunging is a serious problem, with the vehicle suddenly surging forward from an idling position with foot on the brake. I see that expensive, unnecessary repairs are being performed which have nothing to do with the issue. It is a throttle body that just needs to be cleaned.

Filed Jun 21, 2018 · Engine · 130,000 miles · OR

Engine surges when steering wheel is turned. This happens when idling or at low speeds. Surging causes car to accelerate unless drivers foot is ready to stop it by stepping on the brake pedal. Very dangerous to any non aware drivers.

Filed May 14, 2018 · Acceleration, Engine · 126,000 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. While driving 25 MPH, the vehicle accelerated and the throttle control and transmission warning indicators illuminated. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road and powered off the engine. The vehicle was restarted and was able to operate normally; however, the failure recurred. In addition, the vehicle would accelerate without warning at traffic lights, stop signs, or when making turns. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 126,000.

Filed May 8, 2018 · Engine · 168 miles · NE

My 2007 ford freestyle sel stalled out on me when I was on the interstate and a wrench light came on I put a new throttle body on it and also new transmission filters and changed the transmission fluid

Filed Sep 7, 2017 · Acceleration, Electrical · 60,000 miles · HI

My car randomly surges. This usualy happens at low speeds when the car is at or close to idle. The car will sugre like the gass is being pressed but it is definetly not. It also surges randomly when shifted into different gears park,reverse,neutral. It is very dangerous as it is inpredictable.

Filed Aug 12, 2017 · Engine · 250,000 miles · WA

Engine will stall (cold or warm condition) resulting in a total loss of engine power. Vehicle will take some time for it to restart. Car may then run for several minutes while driving down the road or stall out upon riving off.

Filed Jun 9, 2017 · Engine · 147,400 miles · CA

I was on the parkway going about 65 MPH. I stopped at a light to turn. As I pressed on the pedal the car did not accelerate normally. It was sluggish. I pulled over to let traffic pass. I turned off the car and turned it on again. The car started and I was able to drive it about a 1/4 mile before it stopped accelerating. In that 1/4 mile the car barely accelerated. I had to press the pedal far to raise the rpms a little bit. Had I continued to drive down that parkway I would have been hit by another car. I had to be towed home.

Filed Jul 29, 2016 · Acceleration, Electrical · 135,358 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. While driving at a low speed, the vehicle shook while making a turn and stalled. The failure usually occurred when the air conditioner was activated. The vehicle was able to restart and was taken to a mechanic who diagnosed that the electronic throttle body failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN and failure mileage were not available. ... Updated 08/23/16