2007 Ford Freestyle: complete transmission failure

Filed Sep 15, 2023 · Body, Transmission · MA

The contact owns a 2007 Ford Freestyle. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the transmission failed to shift properly. The contact stated that the transmission warning light was illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that the floorboard, undercarriage, and shock mounts were rusted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and determined that the VIN was not under recall. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Sep 2, 2020 · Transmission · 97,000 miles · CO

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH, the vehicle started to stall with the check engine warning light appearing on the instrument panel. The contact immediately pulled over and placed the vehicle into park. The contact then placed the vehicle back into drive and the vehicle hesitated upon depressing the accelerator pedal. The vehicle failed accelerate above 15 MPH. The following day, the contact attempted to start the vehicle however, the vehicle failed to start. Due to the failure, the contact had the vehicle towed to an independent mechanic who restarted the vehicle however, the vehicle was diagnosed with a possible transmission failure. The vehicle was returned to the contact unrepaired. The failure persisted. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer had been notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 97,000.

Filed Aug 22, 2019 · Transmission · 100,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. The contact stated that the transmission was no longer functioning. The vehicle was taken to truck city ford (15301 I-35, buda, tx 78610) where it was diagnosed that the transmission failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000.

Filed Jul 9, 2019 · Transmission · 168,700 miles · WI

Transmission makes a buzzin,whirring sound in park and reverse...from what I read online from many others..this noise preludes transmission failure while driving down the road...most of the time causing an emergency situation that could cause an accident with personal injury...ford is aware of the problem, or should be by the numerous complaints over the years, but has yet to owe up to the transmission failures, causing a monetary hardship for the owners of said vehicles or the almost total loss of the vehicles value. It is the responsibility of the federal safety agency to investigate complaints such as these, then demand the manufacturers start the recall process to permanently repair said transmissions ( CVT ) or replace complete unit at manufacturers expense. Start the job you people are paid generously to do. U tube has many videos of people telling their problems, and videos of mechanics explaining the problems

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 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 4, 2017 · Transmission · 104,000 miles · OR

Ctv transmission. Goes into creep mode. Will not shift out of 1st. Gear. Turn car off and on. Runs fine. Transmission guy says the whole transmission needs to be replaced.

Filed Jun 21, 2016 · Transmission · 126,000 miles · SC

I was attempting to pass a slow truck on a two lane road. As accelerated and pull alongside the truck the ctv transmission failed and the engine raced. I was able to get around the truck and get to the shoulder of the road. I call a tow truck and my car has been in the repair shop for 8 weeks. I am concerned regarding head on collisions that may have not been reported as a transmission problem. If a car would have been approaching in the opposite direction I would have suffered a head on collision.

Filed Oct 6, 2015 · Acceleration, Transmission · 80,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. While driving at approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle began to accelerate without the accelerator pedal being depressed. While the air conditioner was activated, the vehicle accelerated without warning. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the throttle body and the transmission failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure was persistent. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.

Filed Aug 12, 2015 · Transmission · 93,200 miles · FL

The CVT transmission in this vehicle is not safe. Not sure why there hasn't been an investigation as of yet. My car started out making a humming sound and now has progressed to the point I need a new transmission. After lengthy research online I have found this is a common problem with this vehicle as well as in other ford vehicles. I have read of failures in these types of transmission as early as 15,000 miles on the vehicle. This is a well known problem including the fact that there is a class action suit on this matter which as far as I know is still pending. Apparently ford has known of the problem, hence they stopped using and manufacturing this transmission making the parts to repair this transmission outrageously priced. So not only is ford profiting from the sale of these vehicles, now they are profiting from the sale of the parts as well.now I have my vehicle in for repair for an outrageous amount of money. This vehicle is not safe. Failure can come at any time under any situation without warning. This vehicle can cause an accident or even worse bodily harm or even death when this transmission fails completely. I am quite sure by the shear numbers of complaints I have read that someone has contacted you in regards to this product. If not I am. Please help the small guy out.

Filed Jun 5, 2015 · Transmission · 100,970 miles · NC

Put car in drive started down the street when all of a sudden the transmission started making noise and the car started slowing down. I pulled over and parked the car then turned it off, try to start it back up but the car would not move when put in drive. It would reverse but it would not go forward. Had to call fro a tow truck and have vehicle towed to dealer. The following codes showed up when the repair shop checked the transmission: po 218, po 701, po868, po871, po961. The ford dealership said that the transmission would have to be replaced because the transmission was dead. I have looked up the ford freestyle and have found that there are many vehicles with this same problem. I could have had a bad accident I was on the highway because the vehicle stopped in the middle of the road and traffic had to veer around me to keep from hitting me. I had children in the vehicle we could have died. A new transmission cost me $2200.00 and the cost to have it replaced was $900.00. I believe that I should get some kind of compensation for a problem that you knew the vehicle has with it's transmission.

Filed May 24, 2014 · Acceleration, Engine · 150,000 miles · NC

I have had my 2007 ford freestyle since 2008. This car has been a money pit. I have had to get a water pump, AC compressor, and throttle body, now it needs an expensive faulty transmission replaced called CVT transmission. The car is now parked for safety and to avoid further damage. The issue that I have experienced is while my foot completely on the break, the car has darted forward with out my ability to stop it. I have had this happen with people walking in front of me in the cross walk while at the stop light and my car has darted at them. Scary!! To say the least. I would not be surprised if anyone else has hit someone due to this problem. I don't drive the car anymore because it shut off on me while in traffic, unexpectedly, gratefully the person behind me was paying attention. I have fixed the AC compressor, throttle body, and water pump, I cannot possibly replace the transmission, I have 3 children and now without a car. I would not feel safe even after it is fixed. From reading other complaints this car is made faulty, and is going to fell me in some other expensive or dangerous way. To my knowledge ford has discontinued making the freestyle and is now making taurus in its place. They should have recalled every single ford freestyle, this car is dangerous!!!!!!!!!!!! It has been made to fail, I hope ford can restore my trust in them. I do not want any other ford because of this.