When idling/parking the vehicle will surge uncontrollably. Causing near misses of other cars and personnel.
2007 Ford Freestyle transmission complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. The contact was driving 45 MPH when she heard a nose coming from the tires. The noise was most prominent when accelerating. The failure progressed until the vehicle became unresponsive to acceleration attempts. The vehicle was then towed to the dealer for diagnosis. The dealer advised the contact that the transmission needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure and the current mileage was 83,000. Updated 9/17/12 *cn the manufacturer was contacted and offered no assistance. Updated 09/20/2012
On and off over the month of july 2012, when I put my car in reverse to pull out of a parking spot or driveway it surges/jumps without my foot touching the gas pedal. It happens only when I try and reverse. This keeps happening and I'm afraid one day I'm going to hit someone or something as I can't control the surges. Also on july 7, 2012 the engine just cut off on me while reversing out of a parking space. I was able to start it back up again after it died. In december 2011 I had a new transmission put in. Also in june 2011 I had to replace the AC compressor.
My car will lunge forward when my foot is not on the accelerator. I have to slam on the brake to stop the motion before hitting the car in front of me or a pedestrian in a parking lot. I did an internet search and found there is an open investigation on this and thought I should report it on my car. This is very scary to me and happens quite often in a drive through or when I am backing out of a parking space. I am not sure what I should do next.
Car lunges when brakes, traveling forward slowly or even when sitting still with brake applied. Also happens when changing from park to drive or reverse. Started erratically but problem is almost constant now. We have surmised from other postings this is a throttle body problem , however replacement seems to rectify issues temporarily but reappears.
I was stopped and waiting for an on-coming metro bus to pass. I had three passengers in my vehicle and the air conditioner was running. The bus needed to move into my lane to pass a car that was trying to parallel park. I had my steering wheel already turned to the right and stepped off of my brake to coast a little to the right. When I stepped off the brake, the vehicle lurched forward as if I had stepped on the gas pedal. There was a line of parked cars to my right, which is why I chose to not use the gas to move the car over. After the bus passed, I drove forward a few blocks at a low speed and realized I was unable to accelerate and the wrench light had come on. My vehicle was towed back the ford dealership and the problem was solved by the mechanic following tsb 11-10-21 for p061b.
My transmission light came on and when I took it to the shop, they told me that I had to replace the entire transmission and that it would cost me $5000. They also stated that these cars are known for this. That is when I began to research this particular issue. I can not believe that this is a known issue and thousands of people are having this problem and ford has not recalled this. I understand this would cost ford a lot of money but they made a defected transmission and should be liable to replace them. They have plenty of money. People like me cant just afford $5000 to replace a transmission in a car. I have no idea what I am going to do. This is life altering for me. A single mom of five children and very disappointing to find out a name as big as ford is allowed to do this to people.
My freestyle has started to lunge forward at times when immediately taking my foot off the brake in forward or backward motion. After making a turn today it did it too, but this time the transmission light came on. It has happened many times over the last couple of months. The weather has been very hot too. I have a new teenaged driver so this is disconcerting.
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.
In june 2011 I had to bring my vehicle in for service, I noticed prior to my vehicle breaking down the vehicle would lurch even thou my foot was not on the accelerator pedal (in forward or reverse). The temp outside was in the low 90's. I had bought this vehicle in the fall of 2010. Now today (18 july 2012) I am once again taking my car in for the same repairs (parts replacement). The temp yesterday was near 90, I had the air on and was backing into a parking spot when my vehicle lurched back instantly without my foot on the accelerator (I had to slam on the brakes) so I did not crash into the other vehicle in the stall behind the one I was baking into. All the sudden the engine stalled; I re-started the vehicle (and the check engine light came on and is now on constantly as it was back in 2011). When I left the parking slot I was in I attempted to go home; the vehicle lurched the whole time I was in the parking lot, once I was on the main road the vehicle would not accelerate normally; also the cruise control would not work. Again; these are the same problems I had in 2011. I crept my car to the superior ford dealership where I had the work done before. I asked the service dept worker if she knew of any tech-issues or concerns and she said no....I was not buying it.
I have been having this problem for a little over a month now. My vehicle 'lunges" on its own. It has been doing it when I put it in reverse from park or in drive from park. It has not done it while driving at this time. I will have my foot on the brake and when I come out of park it seems to idle high on its own and jerk either forward or backward by itself while I have my foot on the brake. Sometimes it does it hard enough that the vehicle will die and I have to turn it off and wait a minute then start it again. Im not sure if its something in the idle or transmission or what but it gets scary as one time I was backing out of a driveway and while I had the break on it went on its own and I almost ran in front of an oncoming car. I have seen alot of complaints about this issue and do not understand why a recall has not been issued. I know that me personally being a single working mom can not afford a high mechanic bill to fix a problem that should have a recall on it. Please advise if this is still under investigation.
I have had the throttle replaced last year around june 2011 and lately (only a year later july 2012) the throttle is accelerating on its on own once again when I'm parking my vehicle and while backing out (reverse). Why isn't this on a recall list by now???
After several hours of sitting in the heat (90+ f) the car failed to start. The engine never turned over, or made any sound indicating the starter was even doing anything. After closing the drivers door and turning off the A/C, the engine started up as it would normally. This has happened on 3 separate occasions.
The vehicle routinely lurches forward while my foot is on the brake and the engine is idling. This began during the summer of 2009, and continues today. It is especially common during warm weather. Sometimes after this happens, the engine will stall after I take my foot off the brake and try to accelerate on my own.
Bought vehicle used 8 days ago. On two occasions, once yesterday and once today, the vehicle seemed to throttle up with gas pedal not applied and foot on brake. Both instances were in a parking lot. On both instances...outside temperature was over 100 degrees f and the air conditioner was on in both front/back modes. I simply put the car in drive and as I was turning out of parking spot, foot on brake maneuvering turn...the vehicle lunged forward. Startled me on both occasions. I was able to stop vehicle, but some distance had occurred. Fortunately, no one was in front of me. The "lunge" almost feels like you "stomped" the gas pedal to the floor for just a second. That is the best description of what the discrepancy feels like. I'm very worried...just purchasing this vehicle. It's the weekend, so I will be in contact with a dealership first thing.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. The contact started the ignition and shifted from park into reverse. The vehicle unexpectedly lunged backward with the illumination of the engine warning indicator. The malfunction also occurred when shifting into drive. The failure recurred sporadically in hot weather temperatures. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the throttle body was cleaned; however the failure recurred six months later. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 24,223. Updated 08/07/12*lj the consumer stated the vehicle will stall anywhere and the wrench light comes. The vehicle must be restarted in order to drive normal the check engine light does not always illuminate during failure. Updated 08/14/2012
Vehicle surges forward whether the vehicle is in drive or reverse. I have had the throttle body replaced in 2011. I have had to replace brakes at 30,000 miles. The driver side back door will not lock with the key remote. On july 6 2012 with AC on driving slowly out of a parking lot car would not go. It started up and I went about 20ft and car just died. On july 10, 2012 took it to dealer in virginia beach, va. On tuesday, july 12, 2012 I was told it was something to do with the powertrain and the cost would be $1600. I went ballastic and asked to speak to manager and then asked for number to ford company. I talked with someone there explained my financial situation and was given a claim number and said someone would get back to me in four (4) days about financial assistance, which is not what I was looking for. I told the ford rep, that I had been looking on the internet about all the complaints about my 2007 freestyle and asked why there was not a recall on this car. On wednesday, july 11, 2012 dealer called and said the problem was not the $1600.00 deal but a pigtail (whatever that is) at the tune of $600.00. I am afraid of this car and I am looking to get rid of it as soon as possible.
When I started backing up my car with the A/C on it start to lung and even shut off at times. I love to back in my parking space and this had never happened so this was a surprise to me. I pulled forward then cut the wheel and the moment I would put the car in reverse it would lung when my foot is on the breaks lightly. I was so frighten by this I took the car back to the oil change place today (7-11-12) to see if something was done wrong when they change the oil. Then I took it to the car to the mechanic on 7-11-12 too; which all he could do for me was flush the throttle to see it that can help the problem.
My car (2007 ford freestyle) was stopped at the drive through and a local eatery. My foot was on the brake and the car started surging/lunging several times. I almost hit the car in front of me. It scared me. The wrench light and the engine light came on and the car cut off. I have the extended warranty, but of course the throttle body was not covered. Upon investigating my problem, I found out the lunging has been a problem with many other freestyles and an investigation had been started. Will there be a recall? This repair cost me almost $700 and I feel that ford should pay for this repair. Any help would be appreciated!
My ford freestyle is constantly lunging or surging when I go from idling to driving. This happens most often when I am backing out of a parking space. This has almost caused me to have an accident on several different occasions. Many times after surging the vehicle cuts off.
Vehicle suddenly surges from stopped position without the accelerator being depressed, occurs in forward and reverse without warning, problem is intermittent.
Vehicle speed surged without touching accelerator. I had to depress braking hard to stop vehicle. Vehicle cut off and when restarted the throttle light came on along with engine light. Very dangerous.
Was during the day of my niece wedding day. After we left from the church and headed to mcdonald's for a quick bite since we travel from a long distance to get there on time. My wife and I sat at the parking lot with the AC on cause it was very hot the day. When we finish are small meal I put the car in reverse and slowly release the brakes and the car just lunge so fast in reverse that I almost hit this person who was almost 15 to 20 feet away and my wife started to scream. We couldn't believe what just happen. This is not the first time it happen. Now, every time I put it in reverse or drive you can feel and see the car RPM go up. I didn't bother to take it to the dealer cause they will not find the problem. I have read so much of this problem being taken to the ford dealer that they are charging so much money by changing all kind of parts and the problem is not resolve. I just wish some one who has some clout would be reading all this problem and tell the ford dealer, hey what are you waiting for, for someone to be kill.
My 2007 ford freestyle has been lunging forward or backward when idling or at very low speeds, both in drive and reverse. For example, when pulling the car in or out of a parking space or when slowing at an intersection. It will lunge several feet sometimes, and I have nearly hit parked cars and once nearly hit a pedestrian. I have to slam on the brake to stop the car from hitting things! I have done some research and there are so many people experiencing this same exact problem with this vehicle. It is a safety hazard! This needs to be recalled and fixed by ford, before many people get injured!
I was backing my wife's car in and it started accelerating without me pressing the gas, actually my foot was on the brake thank goodness. We promptly took vehicle to ford dealership and they said it was the throttle body, and that it needed to be replaced, and of course it was supposedly not under warranty. Then they charged me $900 to fix it.I have since done lots of research online as well as in person and have come to the realization that there are thousands upon thousands of this same complaint for the 2005-2007 ford freestyle. I have also found that almost everyone who has had a failed throttle body has had multiple failed throttle body's as well as A/C compressor failure.
This vehicle will lurch forward, sometimes several feet when I have been stopped with my foot on the brake. If I lift my foot, the car will lurch forward before I touch the accelerator. Reapplying the brakes will stop the car, but sometimes have to turn off the engine before it will stop lurching. Last occurrence was when I was in line at carwash and was moving the car forward slowly. Each time I moved forward, it lunged. I haven't yet hit anyone or anything but this is dangerous and I know from researching that several hundred people have reported similar incidents, this is not normal, it is dangerous and should be recalled before someone is seriously injured.
If you have your A/C on and leave your car idling for just a few minutes then when you put it in reverse or drive, it surges a few feet like 4 to 5 ft unless you really hold the brake down. It really seems to be getting worse as time goes on.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled while driving on various occasions. The contact also stated that the vehicle hesitated to accelerate when the accelerator was depressed on a few occasions. In addition, the vehicle intermittently failed to respond when the brakes were applied. The failures recurred and became more severe. The failure was common when the vehicle had been idle or parked under the sun for a while. The power train and engine warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to dealer for a diagnostic test or repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 55,000 and the current mileage was 5,040.
My 2007 ford freestyle has a CVT transmission problem. When I arrived at the hotel, the valet parking driver almost hit the car on the front because of sudden accelerator of the transmission. I also almost hit another car after that.
The car takes off even when in park. This has happened on more than one occasion. My husband or I can be sitting at a red light, stop sign, even in park in our driveway and the car will have a surge of going forward. This problem is extremely bad especially when we start the car or if we are idling with our foot on the brake. It is very scary. I reported this problem to my local ford dealer. I was told there was not a problem.
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