Ford Freestyle slipping problems

Filed Jan 11, 2025 · Transmission · FL

Transmission is slipping not getting power when gas is pressed down Rpms are jumping not going into gear. Making a terrible sound in park. Passenger door not closing

Filed Jun 28, 2020 · Transmission · 10 miles · MI

When cruising in the city or highway, the CVT transmission slips and downshifts to a lower gear, it would rev but no power. The car would not go any faster. The wrench icon in the dash would light up. The only way to remedy it is to stop the car and turn the engine off, then it resets. It happened to me multiple times in a day.

Filed Jul 13, 2016 · Engine, Transmission · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. While driving 65 MPH, the check engine warning light and an unknown warning light randomly flashed. In addition, the transmission slipped gears and the engine idled roughly. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available. Updated 08/30/16*lj updated 09/07/16.

Filed Apr 27, 2015 · Transmission · 112,000 miles · IN

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford freestyle. The contact stated that the transmission slipped and hesitated. The vehicle emitted an abnormal noise and made a jarring movement when changing gears. The vehicle was not inspected by a dealer or mechanic. The failure mileage was 112,000.

Filed Aug 14, 2014 · Engine, Transmission · 104,000 miles · MS

Car was financed and purchased used from authorized ford dealer in 2007 @ approx. 64k miles. Previous owner was registered as ford motor co., indiana. On 12 jun 2014, without warning, the continuously-variable transmission (CVT) first showed signs of a problem: failing to shift out of lower speed gear from a stop to higher gears during travel. Problem was remedied temporarily by shifting from d to r and back to d while stopped. The problem recurred sporadically, but within last week frequency of problem has increased while awaiting service appointment. This morning, 13-aug-2014, transmission slipped and failed to engage in any forward gear while stopped at intersection, resulting in a complete loss of forward propulsion. Problem remedied by shifting from d to r and back to d, with significant difficultly. Service technician states that CVT failures in this make and model are common and recommends replacement of transmission with rebuilt (as transmission is no longer manufactured by ford). Moreover, only ford can perform the repair/replacement. No warning lights were activated during any of these events. Cost of repair will exceed value of car. $5800 or more versus $3600 trade-in or instant-cash offer price $1500. Ac compressor failure and rebuild (including rear AC) in 2012 cost $875.

Filed May 28, 2014 · Brakes, Engine · 20,000 miles · NY

It should have been a sign when the brakes wore out at less than a year and less than 9,000. The car would idle high and jump before stepping on the gas. The car would get a jump start before I wanted it to move. A noise could be heard while the car was in park. However, it did change noises as I change gears. Driving the car would sound like it was roaring. During the winter time, the car was not good with the gears/transmission as it felt like it was slipping in the transmission and not sticking in the gear. The car is presently in the service station of the place I purchased the car and I have been advised the vehicle needs a transmission and catalytic converter. The car has a little over 62,000 miles and has been maintained.

Filed Oct 28, 2013 · Transmission · 112,000 miles · NJ

My car was making a strange noise in park, when put into drive the noise would stop. Sounded like a airplane while idling. When I asked to have it checked while having oil changed, was told it was transmission noise and due to CVT transmission and will not effect the performance of transmission until I feel it slipping gears. Have seen that ford has had this problem with this vehicle and wonder why they haven't stood behind their product and repaired this issue. I am a widowed mom and don't have thousands of dollars lying around to have this fixed. Bought this vehicle for being able to help transport my sons boy scout troop to their events and afraid to do so with concern of braking down this scouts in my car. Wish they would fix this issue so customers would not put out pocket to fix, they know the problem exists fix it.

Filed Jul 24, 2013 · Engine, Transmission · 108,000 miles · KY

I own a 2006 ford freestyle which I purchased in 2006. I have had some past experiences with what appeared to be the transmission slipping when mileage was around 50,000. The wrench light would come on, but then the car would resume as normal and the wrench light would go off. I was told by the dealership service department, that unless they were in the auto when it happened or the light was on, they could not run a code or determine the cause. My freestyle now has 108,000 miles and this morning I was on the highway to work, the transmission slightly slipped and then when I accelerated, I had no power. I was able to roll to a side road for safety. I turned my auto off and then on, put it in drive and reverse and neither gears worked. My automobile would not move. I have talked to two ford dealership service departments and they tell me it will be around $6000 (give or take) to replace the transmission. They said that no one will "repair it" due to the "CVT" transmission. I had to have it towed and missed work because of this. Ford should pay, not their customers. I want restitution. Ford needs to recall these automobiles and replace the transmission with one that they know is not faulty. They also need to pay for a rental auto while my transmission is being replaced with a new/reliable/safe one. I am very upset and would like to know where to go from here. I have taken great care of my automobile, regular maintenance done regularly and it looks new. Had I of been on the interstate, I could have been in a serious accident.

Filed Jul 15, 2013 · Engine, Transmission · 147,000 miles · IL

My 2007 ford freestyle transmission started slipping recently. I have always taken good care of my car and my mechanic just told me that I need a new transmission. He also told me that there have been many problems with the 2007 ford freestyle transmissions. I cannot believe I have to replace my transmission which costs approximately $6,000.00 to replace. I will be contacting ford directly as well.

Filed May 4, 2013 · Transmission · 120,081 miles · IA

I tried starting the car and when I went to put it into reverse to back up the transmission did not engage. It suddenly lurched backwards and the same thing happened when I put the car into drive. There is about a 10 second delay and then it lurches. One time while driving the car, it slipped out of gear and started to rev the RPM over 3000 it tried to engage the gear but then stalled in traffic. I took the car to the ford dealership and they hooked it up to a diagnostic machine. They said that there is a delay in building up pressure to go into gears. They said that they did not know what was causing it but they suspected the high pressure filter needed to be changed. That cost was 800 dollars. After changing the filter there was no change. I no longer feel safe driving this car and don't know what to do about trying to repair it. Ford said that you can get used transmission from junkyards but this seems to be a common issue. I did bring it in to the dealership in january to have the throttle body cleaned for the recall. I'm highly agitated that ford will not stand by their vehicle.