Ford Freestyle transmission failure problems

Filed Jun 12, 2026 · Electrical · TN

I recently got my transmission replaced for my 2006 Ford Freestyle in December 2025. Yet, I am having transmission issues on my car now. Bates Ford was the dealership who replaced my transmission, but I feel as if where they got my replaced transmission from was not honest about the product it sold to me. Please help!

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 31, 2019 · Transmission · 69,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford freestyle. While driving, a grinding noise was heard when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The vehicle decelerated without warning. The contact shifted into low gear and drove the vehicle home. When the vehicle was shifted into reverse, it moved slowly. The vehicle was later taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that there was no replacement kit to repair the failure and the transmission needed to be replaced. The contact was also informed that the 2006 transmission was failing. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact called maplecrest ford of mendham (located at 102 e main st, mendham, nj 07945, (800) 797-7259) and was informed that they could replace the transmission for $9,000. The vehicle was not repaired due to the cost. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 69,000.

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 Mar 7, 2018 · Transmission · 95,000 miles · MI

2005 ford freestyle has a constant scraping sound from the transmission when I am driving it. We paid $ 200.00 for ford mechanic to change out the transmission fluid with new fluid kit & he did find metal & brass shavings from tranny in oil pan. Mechanic says the transmission needs to be replaced with new one but I can't afford to pay $4,000.00 it will take to do it. I found out the CVT transmissions all sooner or later ,but mostly sooner ; fail because they are notorious for it . Bad design for that transmission & they still robbing the owners of these vehicles as I speak ! Man up & pay for your mistakes like those in society must when they have robbed others and got caught. I'd like to know why it's let go thus far & who then is accountable ??

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 Sep 21, 2017 · Transmission · 120,000 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford freestyle. While driving 60 MPH, the wrench warning icon illuminated and the vehicle's speed decreased with the accelerator pedal depressed. The contact pulled the vehicle over, turned off and restarted the ignition, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was towed to an independent shop (lona brothers car sales in kansas city, mo, 64108) where it was diagnosed that the transmission failed and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.