2007 Ford Freestyle: jerking or lurching

Filed Oct 14, 2020 · Acceleration · 247,000 miles · WA

When driving the car suddenly lurches forward. I have had the car 3 days and it has done this twice. Both times I was on city streets driving up a slight incline. The first time I was driving about 35 MPH. Two different towns two different hills. The first was a freeway overpass and the second was just a street on a hill. Today I had just pulled out from a stop sign and was accelerating up the hill between 20-30 MPH it lurched/surged again!

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 Feb 21, 2018 · Brakes, Suspension · 148,000 miles · AR

From the 1st day I leased the vehicle from progressive auto, I could hear it raving high, steering wheel really heavy, brakes seemed strange and heavy to move. But the sales man kept telling and showing me a report that the vehicle is fine, and kept saying, its the type of engine in the vehicle (CVT) that's why it all seems strange. I kept going back to them advising them that I know something is wrong, but they kept saying they cannot find anything wrong. Finally I took it to a ford dealership, and they advised me it was a transmission, brakes and suspension problem. And this was not even 2 months down the road. I was very upset and wanted to return the vehicle. So they decided to claim to fix the transmission by installing a used one. I had to get the other things fixed myself. Not even a year and some later, I have to replace the transmission again. Before the transmission completely died, as I was driving it started to stall to a point I almost got into a car accident with kids in the back, as the car kept jerking and I didn't know what was happening.this was the worst vehicle I have ever purchased in my life time. And the best part, is one one wants to take ownership of the problem with the vehicle that seems to be very very common. I wish the problems were easily diagnosed when first happening, and it would have saved me alot of headaches. I am usually a import vehicle individual, but I choose ford as I heard great things about them. But now I will never buy a ford again as it has been the worst experience I have had. I need over $3000 to fix the transmission and the vehicle is not even worth that much!

Filed May 28, 2017 · Transmission · 94,000 miles · NC

On may 27th, 2017, we were traveling at 50-55 MPH with cruise control engaged on the highway when our ford freestyle began lurching badly and the RPM began surging. In a a few minutes the wrench light came on along with the engine light, battery light, ABS light and airbag light. Our speedometer began flipping back and forth uncontrollably. At that point the vehicle would not exceed 25-30 MPH even at full speed. We could have been rear-ended! We immediately pulled off at a gas station to check the oil levels and check to see what was wrong. We started the vehicle back and returned home cautiously. We took the vehicle to the nearest lube place and got the oil changed. We returned home and researched about the issue. My husband (who is very mechanically inclined) decided to follow a mechanic's advice and cleaned the throttle body thoroughly with seafoam and a toothbrush. It was filthy and had lots of deposits built up on it. He unplugged the battery to reset everything and reinstalled the throttle body. It proved ineffective so we purchased a new throttle body for $320 from advanced auto parts. He installed it today and the problem has not been solved. We are at a loss and are not sure what to do. This issue should have been recalled. I am a mother of 3 and am currently pregnant with my fourth child and I do not feel safe driving this vehicle!

Filed Sep 21, 2015 · Acceleration · 160,000 miles · WA

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. The contact stated that the vehicle violently jerked forward. In addition, when the vehicle was placed into park, it independently lunged forward. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency action number: pe11018 (vehicle speed control). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 160,000.

Filed Apr 4, 2015 · Acceleration, Transmission · 114,000 miles · NC

I purchased this vehicle 01/20/15 from a used lot in raleigh nc, 'something you should never do in the first place''. I had just got off maternity leave and I needed a car so I could be able to get to work. On the 4th of april 2015. I was driving the car on the highway when it started to jerk back and make a very loud roaring sound. The car started to slow down and jerk back and forth if you went over 20 miles per hour. I pulled over to check the car and I could not figure out what was wrong with it so I called my husband and he came. The car could still drive but very slowly while making the same sound so he drove very slowly behind me. Keep in mind I had my two month old in the back seat when all of this craziness was happening. Next day I couldn't even drive the car because of the poor condition it was in. When we took it to a specialized mechanic for this CVT transmission it has, they notified us after waiting four to five hours to replace this unique engine it would cost $4-$6,000 dollars. That is insane to have to replace the entire transmission after only having it for two months and to replace it because ''ford'' is too cheap and inconsiderate to not recall this piece of crap of a car. How can ford ignore this issue that it is causing world wide. It is not just one or two minor issues it is the entire transmission that needs to be replaced. Wake up ford!! This is a terrible vehicle to sell to the american people!! I wouldn't even sale this vehicle in foreign countries!! My advice to anyone is to never ever buy any ford vehicles!! This was a nightmare!!

Filed Dec 7, 2014 · Engine, Fuel system · 100,000 miles · MI

With the brake pedal depressed, the vehicle will lurch forward when putting in forward gear. Vehicle stalled while driving and also when making turns in residential area. Almost hit another vehicle because the power steering went out.

Filed Oct 13, 2014 · Transmission · 126,120 miles · MI

When changing gears from park to reverse or reverse to drive, the car will lurch forward or stall. While driving, the engine runs high and when slowing down to make a turn the car stalls.

Filed Jul 1, 2014 · Transmission · SC

When the car is running during warm weather it lurches forward while driving forward or backwards when in reverse. I have to keep my foot close to the brake to keep from hitting anyone or another car. The car often stalls when this happens. Ford did a recall on my vehicle and had the throttle cleaned for free. However that did absolutely nothing and the problem continues. I called customer service and was told they would not do anything about it.

Filed May 21, 2014 · Transmission · 121,492 miles · ME

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. The contact stated that while shifting into park or reverse, the vehicle would jerk. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 121,492 and the current mileage was 121,692. Updated 08/19/14*lj updated 8/29/2017

Filed Apr 30, 2014 · Acceleration, Transmission · 160,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. The contact stated that when shifting into drive, reverse or park, the transmission made a loud noise and caused the vehicle to jerk. The vehicle was taken to a transmission specialist, who performed a diagnostic and advised the contact that the CVT transmission was defective and would need to be replaced. The transmission was not replaced. Additionally, the vehicle abnormally accelerated several times. The throttle body was replaced and the failure was corrected. The VIN was not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure and current mileage was 160,000.

Filed Jul 10, 2013 · Transmission · 100,500 miles · AR

The engine revs up & the car lurches forward, even when my foot is on the brake. The engine has even revved up while the car was sitting in park in a parking lot. I have to make weekly trips of 300+ miles due to my child's medical condition. I am starting to worry about our safety in this vehicle.