2007 Ford Freestyle: engine failure

Filed Dec 10, 2019 · Acceleration, Transmission · 161,000 miles · MA

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. The contact stated that the vehicle seized and the power train and battery warning indicators illuminated. The contact attempted to start the vehicle, but was unsuccessful. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that an unknown computer needed to be replaced. The vehicle's battery and body control module were replaced; however, the failure recurred. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The contact referenced the federal safety agency action number: pe11018 (vehicle speed control). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 161,000.

Filed Jul 10, 2013 · Transmission · 35,621 miles · PA

12/10/09 mileage: 35,621 dealer service for rattling noise in engine on cold start up, diagnosed as defective tensioner assembly, but was likely the transmission as same noise was later heard when the transmission was repaired. 12/08/11 mileage: 53,401 dealer service for noise in engine at idle - much worse when cold, diagnosed as faulty automatic transmission. Dealer removed and attempted to repair automatic transmission and found input shaft bearing scores and input shaft scored. Differential shaft splines worn down and splines on ptu worn down and seized together. Transmission was then replaced with rebuilt unit. This was the second transmission installed in this car 3/28/12 mileage: 55,234 dealer service for excessive noise in transmission, described as a growl. Diagnosed transmission concern and noise was verified. Were asked to return unit to dealer at later time for further diagnosis 4/2/12 mileage: 55,338 dealer service for transmission problem, corrected by installing a rebuilt transmission. This was the third transmission installed in this car. Dealer explained that the replacement rebuilt transmission carried a one year warranty 7/1/13 mileage: 63,301 while driving on a street, vehicle produced loud clunk sound after which it would no longer respond to throttle inputs. Vehicle coasted to stop. Fortunately, street was empty. Transmission was inoperable, as vehicle would not move forward or backward in any gear under its power. Vehicle coasted in any gear, indicating that final drive line was no longer connected to transmission or engine. Vehicle towed to dealer. Diagnosed failed transmission. Dealer stated that a 4th transmission and replacement oil cooler were needed for $6,900. During the diagnosis, front wheels locked up rendering it impossible to move the vehicle and dealership had to drag it out of service bay.

Filed Jul 3, 2013 · Engine · 83,000 miles · NJ

My 2007 ford freestyle has had idling problems since about 80,000 miles. It currently has 94,000 and the dealership would only clean the throttle body despite numerous complaints on this type of vehicle. I have also had replaced several brake pads/ calipers/ tires as they seem to ware very easily. I've replace my right side caliper twice already. The last time my car started smoking on a highway out of no where as it seized up. Also after driving for 20-30 min my car starts making a whining noise as slowing down an turning. Steering fluid has been checkedand is ok. Possibly the CVT which I have very recently found out I' m far from the only one with this problem. This vehicle appears to have defective parts which are causing safety issues and I want it addressed .

Filed Nov 2, 2012 · Engine · 35,000 miles · CA

My 2007 freestyle lunges when I am stopped. I have had the problem since I got the car and ford seems to turn a blind eye. It seems to be worse when the air conditioner, defrost, heater is on. It is very scary and although I have not gotten in any accidents, I have gotten very close. Took it to dealer and they said I needed a new throttle body, however the manufacturer went bankrupt so the parts are hard to find. Now my car died completely and my mechanic is stating I need a new engine. How can this car not be recalled due to all of the complaints and issues reported. I see that an investigation was started, but can"t find any follow up information. Please recall this car!!

Filed Jul 18, 2012 · Engine, Transmission · 33,000 miles · GA

Have multiple issue with my ford freestyle: engine surges/lunges, then stalls at lights or driving at low speeds. After explaining this to ford before the warranty expired they kept the vehicle for days and claim issue was not duplicated...when I came back to them a month later I replaced the (etc) at ford's recommendation. They charged me for this. After about 3 years of having the vehicle, I had to replace the engine mount. The dash lights have been going out one by one. When the first one went, it happened before the warranty expired but, ford claimed it wasn't covered and wanted to charge me over $200 to replace a .10 cent light bulb. I told them not too and they still charged me $50.00 for the inspection. Though the surging stopped for a year and a half after replacing the etc, the surging/lunging has returned. And since the warranty has long since expired and I am under-employed, I haven't had the money to replace this part again.

Filed May 16, 2011 · Transmission · 59,080 miles · MD

Our 2007 ford freestyle is exhibiting vehicle lunging and/or engine revving when a foot is not on the accelerator, and occasionally at low speed when it is.. This is now occurring daily, and has worsened since having one repair (replaced engine/transmission mount) done last week.