The car leaped forward unexpectedly while pulling up to a stop sign. This happened on 7/02/2011 for the first time. We had this occur several more times in the next few days, always while stopping or parking the car. In one instance the car would of struck a light pole, had there not been a curb there. This seems to occur whether the car is cold or has run for awhile. We are now having to drive this car like it may leap forward at anytime. Ford needs to get this taken care of before some is seriously injured.
2007 Ford Freestyle transmission complaints
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My car lunges on its own. It happens several times a day while driving. When backing out the driveway, pulling through a drive through, or turning from a stop. I have come very close to hitting other vehicles. I have taken it to the dealership and they found nothing wrong.
On 07/21/2007, I purchased a 2007 ford freestyle which was used as a demo. Recently at 50,500 miles I have been hearing a light thumping sound from the engine area while idling. Per my visit of mid june 2011 to the dealer service area, I was informed that the vehicle only required a transmission sensor to be replaced. Since the last visit, I have contacted the service department twice and have been told that the sensor is on back order. I could hear that hesitation in their voice like as if they are keeping something from me. I don't like this. The vehicle also lunges unexpectedly and this is of great concern to me. I am just glad that I have not been hit from behind. I have just been very lucky. In regards to the noise, I am speculating a faulty CVT transmission.
We are experiencing the lunging and sudden acceleration at idle speed on our 2007 ford freestyle. When moving in a parking lot, it is very apparent, particularly as you change from reverse to forward. You really need to pay attention, and keep your foot on the brake because the vehicle does lunge. We recently have had another issue with this vehicle while driving on vacation. The little "wrench" appeared near the end of our trip and the vehicle appeared to be losing "power" to the wheels. After the vehicle cooled down, it operated normally and the wrench did not appear again, yet.
2005 and 2007 ford freestyle. In warm weather the car will suddenly surge when stopped with the brake applied, slowing with the break, or reversing with the brake pressed. Believed to be the throttle body and confirmed by auto repair shop. Research has revealed tons of owners with similar problems with the throttle body on these vehicles. Seems quite dangerous to have your car lurch out into an intersection.
When I put my car in reverse, it will suddenly lurch backward without me putting my foot on the accelerator. It occurs occasionally, but not always. I have learned to anticipate this and always keep my foot on the brake until I am sure the area behind the car is clear. I am concerned about this since my daughter will soon be driving. This could be very dangerous for a new and inexperienced driver.
My freestyle which I purchased new has been at the dealer multiple times for lunging. When it lunges it throws the wrench light. Last incident is the incident date below. *tr same as pe11018
We were sitting in some stop and go traffic with the A/C on and then the car started to jump forward and has continued to do so. Very concerned since this is my families day to day car which my 2 very young children are always in. Ford needs to recall this since this has been known for a very long time.
2007 ford freestyle accelerates on its own when brake is applied. My wife and I have both had this happen and we've almost hit people and property because of this issue. Ford dealership said it was a faulty throttle body but refused to fix it while it was under warranty and now wants to charge us hundreds of dollars to fix it.
I have had problems with the car wanting to accelerate forward or backwards. At first I thought I was imaging until while at walmart when I put the in reverse = car surged backwards while foot on the brake - about hit a child - when put in forward gear = car surged - jerked - had no rpms. At time of purchase I drilled the sales manager about the transmission and stated that I did not want the same problems as experienced with my windstar. Was told different type of transmission, update - not gear driven - solved the problems = have not had complaints about the transmission -(definitely a lie - found complaints on line0 at fort mill ford in fort mill, sc. Once this problem started, had no RPM to speak of - drove with the accelerator to the floor - max speed I could reach was approx. 35 to 40 MPH. After researching, it was found that ford knew this has been a problem from first complaint (see on line) unless you force the issue - ford dealers denies until brought to their attention the research I done on the problem - they replaced the throttle. I have no confidence that this has solved the problem. Ford should be forced to do a complete recall - reimburse those that had to pay for this error which ford was very knowledgeable due to the complaints on line. Ford needs to prove that they have solved this issue.
Our problems with our 07 ford freestyle started occurring about a month ago. I started to notice that when I went to pull out into traffic, my car sort of stuttered, then took off. It has done that several times now where it is crucial to accelerate quickly, and I have been so afraid of getting hit because of it. It is like pushing on the gas and not really getting much of a response where there should be. So the most recent incidence occurred when I was leaving the store with a friend and my children. I put my car in reverse to exit my parking spot, and my car took off aggressively. I had to keep applying the break to keep from hitting anyone or other cars. When I let off the brake in the drive gear, my car quickly accelerated with no application of the gas pedal. This could be severely dangerous to myself, my family, and to other people! Please recall these cars.
97,000 miles. I have replaced the throttle body twice, new transmission- hole I n the drive shaft. 3 rear brake jobs- the 1st on was by recall. Cracked motorhead 12,000 miles after new transmission. The whole car shakes, squeaks, and pops since the transmission was put in. From the cv joints and back brakes.
The engine surges during braking at low speeds in either reverse or drive. It causes the car to lurch forward or backward (depending on gear) therefore brake must be firmly applied to maintain safe control. It has the potential to be a very dangerous situation since there is no warning and you are not actively controlling the car other than applying the brake. It occurs very frequently. Have been told it is the throttle body on 2007 ford freestyle and am going to have it replaced.
2007 ford freestyle lurches when air is on making small tight turns or increments.
I just purchased a ford freestyle 2007 and took it to a tach day after the purchase due to the fact that the car surges and cuts of and then will loose power. Tech advised me he couldn't find anything wrong test drove it several times and it never happened after we got home with the car it being to do it a few more times this seems to be something that will get you killed or your family killed I sure hope ford realizes if someone does get hurt but the car surging like this that the company will be at fault and I hope they fix the issue soon for good.
2007 freestyle lunges forward after putting it in gear. Requires a lot of pressure on the brake in order for it not to do an commanded forward movement. This is very unsafe.
Ford freestyle 2007 I have had 2 throttle bodies replaced car continues to surge in forward coming out of reverse. Just waiting for a big wreck ford does not care what can I do.
2007 ford freestyle lunges at low speeds in both forward and reverse. I noticed this activity for about a year but thought that maybe my foot was slipping off the brake. I finally tested it ensuring that I was not pressing the accelerator in any way. The car lunges forward after foot off the brake, and lunges in reverse. This happens intermittently, but now with increasing regularity. In pressing the brake hard to prevent an accident, the car stalls.
I own a 2007 frod freestyle. I have had trouble since the summer I bought it in 2010 with lunging forward and unexpected accelerations. It does this worse in the summer. I almost ran over the car in front of me at a drive thru the first time. I have had it do this multiple times when trying to park, causing many near miss fenderbenders. I have stopped at crosswalks and had it lunge and almost run over people. I have taken it to the ford dealership and they couldnt find anything wrong with it. It keeps getting worse as time goes by and I am scared to drive it.
Car surges when at a stop or when trying to park. Some times the surge is so strong it is hard to keep from hitting people or objects.
Lurching out of control car had to be held with extreme force on the brakes. Took to dealer june 15, 2009 replaced throttle body and motor assy. Cost $732.86 june 15, 2011 car has been lurching again, almost took out our kitchen wall, holding brake hard saved home.
With my freestyle there is an issue with the transmission or throttle control. There are times when I reverse or go forward from either a parked position or from a stopped position that the car will lunge. I have to apply the brakes sometimes to avoid hitting another auto. When I do this sometimes the car will stall and the "wrench" light will show up on the instrument panel. I have also had it not go into gear, it will lunge and then when I apply the gas the car will not shift into the next gear. The rpms will go up but even with the gas pedal to the floor it will not engage. I have taken to the car to where I have the extended warranty and they are stating that they have not heard of this problem. I have been told that without the light on there is no way to know what the problem is. This is a huge issue because there is no way to know when it will happen and you always need to be prepared to apply the brakes and this can result in a stalled vehicle which in turn could be struck by another vehicle causing bodily injury.
My 2007 ford freestyle sometimes lurches when I put it in drive, reverse or park, quits sometimes when I'm backing up or pulling out of a parking spot and also surges sometimes when I accelerate. The wrench light will come on, but usually goes off when I turn the car off and then restart it. The check engine light will come on and sometimes it goes off after a few minutes, but other times it stays on for long periods of time even if I turn the car off and restart it. This problem started last june and I took the car to a ford dealership and they couldn't find anything wrong. I didn't have too much of a problem over the winter, but the problem has returned with the warmer temperatures and is getting worse. The problem is definitely worse when the air conditioner is on and I can almost count on having a problem after the car has idled for a few minutes.
I am filing a complaint against the ford "freestyle" model yr. 2007. I purchased the car in december 2009 from a reputable used car dealership. I discovered from the salesman there were only a few left as the car had been discontinued by ford. What began happening almost immediately, I noticed the car would, as I first described, "popped" when I let off the brake from an idle, and would surge forward. I told my husband about the problem he told me to wait and see if the problem would work out. But, it became far more dramatic when I was in "carpool" even after turning off the AC (a problem in tx.), the car would surge forward so quickly my children would be afraid as well. I was terrified because there are many children and I was afraid that I would lose control. (this is a very scary scenario). My husband took the car to the ford dealership soon thereafter where we were told after a few days of diagnostics that the car had no identifiable issues. The problem has never 'corrected' itself and has worsened. I have had several 'near misses' for traffic accidents as a result. I have a very real and scary problem and I feel my children are at risk.
2007 ford freestyle; continual surging forward and backward; stalling; inability to accelerate; wrench and engine lights come on; unable to repair because everytime it happens, by the time I get it into service, it is running well again. More recently spoke with service after occurrence and he is very familiar with the problem, repairs them all the time so I am scheduled for an $800 throttle body replacement tomorrow; the problem leaves me vulnerable while driving so I am unable to wait for recall, it needs to be replaced immediately.
Surges up to 2000 RPM when slowly turning into a parking space, driveway, etc. Brakes have to be forcefully applied to avoid the vehicle surging forward and hitting something or someone.
Unexpected lunging forward or reverse at low speeds, with brakes applied.
2007 ford freestyle surges up to 2000 RPM when slowly turning into a parking space, driveway, etc. Brakes have to be forcefully applied to avoid the vehicle surging forward and hitting something or someone.
Vehicle surges without driver's foot on the accelerator. Engine revs and vehicle lurches forward until brakes applied at which time engine may die. A warning light may or may not illuminate on the dashboard as a "wrench" symbol. When the ignition is turned off and restarted, the warning light designated by a "wrench" symbol goes out.
I have a 2007 ford freestyle which is having a problem with suddenly lurching forward when stopping. If I turn the car off and let it sit for a few minutes then the problem disappears. Something needs to be done about this issue because I know I'm not alone and it is a serious issue (I barely avoided running into someone at a drive through because of this). This problem has occurred when simply taking my foot off the breaks and not even pressing the gas pedal.
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