2007 FORD Freestyle

I was attempting to pass a slow truck on a two lane road. I was in the passing lane alongside the truck when the transmission stopped working. I had enough way on to complete the pass and regain my lane at which point I was able to pull to the shoulder of the road and call for a tow truck. Had another car been approaching I would have had a head on collision. My concern regarding this incident is how many freestyle head on collisions have resulted in deaths from this CTV Failure.

Bubbling paint on the hood of the car

Driver Heated seat inoperable.

My transmission suddenly clunked when I put it in gear, and then would not go over 20mph, lots of slipping. Not driveable. Not safe. Dealer failed to submit necessary paperwork when my Ford ESP was purchased so Ford denied the claim. I have read over and over again that these transmissions are prone to premature failure due to defect. I have had many Fords go well over 200,000 with no major issues. So whether the dealership failed on their end or not, Ford should be making this right.

car rpms drop from normal to low, car moves forward like the brakes are on. all service lights are on. car engages and disengages from reverse in driveway backups.
ford recall cleaned throttle body (free) 1 day after cleaning car is worse – new actuator installed (850.00) 1 day later throttle body sensor or another actuator and throttle body cleaning – my cost? for 7 months off and on ‘limp’ forward driving, rough idling, hard transmission shifting – sometimes not going into reverse and rpm reving.

The car suddenly started making noise then a wrench light shortly after came on and motor/ transmission maybe reves very high and can't drive it

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds above 50 mph with the accelerator pedal depressed, the vehicle decelerated below 30 mph independently causing an abnormal knocking sound from the transmission. the powertrain warning senor illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the local hertrich ford-lincoln dealer of milford located on 1427 bay rd, milford, de, 19963 where it was diagnosed that multiple error codes internally with the transmission, and that the transmission would need to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that they would record the failure, however there was no recall for the failure but were aware of the high volume of complaints. the failure mileage was approximately 98,897.

My daughter was driving the car at the time and felt a large bang then shuddering with the vehicle becoming difficult to steer and losing control, veering off the road edge. she regained control and brought the car to a safe stop. she called me for assistance and i found the rear sub frame is inferior in construction and had extensive perforation inconsistent with the rest of the vehicle. this caused the rear control arm to separate from the sub frame. the rear wheel became unstable causing the vehicle to lose control. i have contacted ford on the issue, they have recalls on the escape and windstar for the same problem. i have also found the same reports from other freestyle owners. ford refused to assist on the matter. this is a serious safety issue. this occurred at relatively low speed approx. 35 miles per our. had this occurred at highway speeds my daughter may have been injured or killed.

I was on the parkway going about 65 mph. i stopped at a light to turn. as i pressed on the pedal the car did not accelerate normally. it was sluggish. i pulled over to let traffic pass. i turned off the car and turned it on again. the car started and i was able to drive it about a 1/4 mile before it stopped accelerating. in that 1/4 mile the car barely accelerated. i had to press the pedal far to raise the rpms a little bit. had i continued to drive down that parkway i would have been hit by another car. i had to be towed home.

On may 27th, 2017, we were traveling at 50-55 mph with cruise control engaged on the highway when our ford freestyle began lurching badly and the rpm began surging. in a a few minutes the wrench light came on along with the engine light, battery light, abs light and airbag light. our speedometer began flipping back and forth uncontrollably. at that point the vehicle would not exceed 25-30 mph even at full speed. we could have been rear-ended! we immediately pulled off at a gas station to check the oil levels and check to see what was wrong. we started the vehicle back and returned home cautiously. we took the vehicle to the nearest lube place and got the oil changed. we returned home and researched about the issue. my husband (who is very mechanically inclined) decided to follow a mechanic's advice and cleaned the throttle body thoroughly with seafoam and a toothbrush. it was filthy and had lots of deposits built up on it. he unplugged the battery to reset everything and reinstalled the throttle body. it proved ineffective so we purchased a new throttle body for $320 from advanced auto parts. he installed it today and the problem has not been solved. we are at a loss and are not sure what to do. this issue should have been recalled. i am a mother of 3 and am currently pregnant with my fourth child and i do not feel safe driving this vehicle!

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.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. while approaching a stop, the vehicle surged without warning while the brake pedal was being depressed. the failure occurred randomly. the vehicle was taken to a dealer, but the cause of the failure could not be determined. the manufacturer informed the contact that the vehicle had reached the 10 year warranty and no assistance would be provided. the failure mileage was approximately 169,000.

After starting the car in my driveway, i heard a loud 'helicopter sound' under the hood (to which i have come to find out was the transmission (cvt)). when i put the car into reverse, it violently raced forward, hitting the brick wall of my house. i have pushed it a few feet back and have not restarted the car for fear of this happening again.

The car is self accelerating!! it is very scary. it does it when i am on drive trying to slow down and stop or when i have been parked and try to backup slowly to move in reverse. it therefore, happens mostly at red lights, stop signs, and in parking lots. i am terrified the car will run over a person crossing the street or walking behind my car in a parking space. when the car self accelerates, it does it suddenly and forcefully. in that split second i slam on the brakes to avoid running over a crossing pedestrian or winding up at crossroads and cause an accident. when i step on the brakes, the car shakes and dies. i have to quickly restart the car again. this constant dying and restarting of the car at red lights and parking lots had drained my battery. this exact self accelerating problem happened in 2011. it was "fixed" at the maxwell ford dealership in 5000 south i-35 78745. they said it was the throttle. i had a new ac compressor put in recently and suddenly the problem came back. the last four years the ac has not worked well. i wonder if there is a a connection between the proper functionality of both parts - the throttle and the ac. i am desperate to have it repaired again, and of course at no expense of mine since it has been obviously a continuous factory/design defect. please help, i have less than $200 in my account and i depend on my car for my livelihood.

Engine will stall (cold or warm condition) resulting in a total loss of engine power. vehicle will take some time for it to restart. car may then run for several minutes while driving down the road or stall out upon riving off.

My 2007 ford freestyle awd is suffering from well known and widely reported cvt failure. the vehicle makes "helicopter" sounds while in both park and neutral. multiple repair shops are well aware that cvt transmission is failing, and ford is not supplying replacement parts.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. while driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle shut down and became stuck in first gear. the wrench warning indicator illuminated. the vehicle restarted after a while and was driven home. the failure was not diagnosed. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall. the failure mileage was 224,000.

Unknown reason: on dec.28 2016 i@ 1535 i was driving on interstate #30 in arkansas. i was driving @ a speed of 70 mph when all the power went off in my car. i was unable to turn on flashers or restart car. behind me was a 18 wheeler and on my right side was a car. i immediately began to lose speed. it just so happened that the other drivers noticed i was in trouble. both drivers put their hazard lights on and slowed traffic enabling me to steer the car ( with no power) to the shoulder. i put the car in park turned the radio and heater off and tried to restart it. it did restart but i left the radio and heater off. i was 34.1 mi from home. i prayed all the way home and did not drive over 60 mph.( i could have been killed !!!). when i finally arrived at home, i put my car in park and the car turned itself off. the car keys were still in the on position! i have checked the ford website online,nhtsa website, called the customer relationship center @ 1-866-436-7332 and riser ford lincoln in hot springs, ark @ 1 -888 -547 -3820 ( this is where i bought the car) trying to find recall notices. if there are some please let me know. thank you. *tr

Attention recall department::: date below is when started an has progressed during ownership of vehicle , this vehicles rims have broken down due to salty roads , causing tires to deflate while driving , though slowly it causes a hazard to driver, passenger, an others on the road, ? why would a design flaw of this type be allowed , it endangers all in an around while vehicle is being operated on the road . aluminum wheels should not be a standard part on vehicles that are driven an bought in northern states were this conditions are a constant an this danger exsisits to the public , incidents that have occurred during drives consist of multiple blowouts , while taking my spouse to va doctor appointments coming out to find two or more tires without are requiring having to purchase tire inflater carried to air back up , but as time goes that doesn't work because of tire damage itself due to the lack of pressur lost in tires while driving wears them out to be replaced at an early wear time span . this problem i feel should lie with the manufacture . the hardships cause bye the area design is faulty, it's common knowledge that salt breaks down aluminum , to place aluminum wheels on a vehicle purchased in maine !! is like sending one of our service persons. to war with guns that back fire, thank you for your attention on this matter ,god bless , awaiting your reply for a safe resolution to a hazardous design .

My 2007 ford freestyle 2wd cvt transmission making noise in park and neutral. took to mechanic and was informed that the input shaft and bearing was bad. transmission shop said same thing. did research and found hundreds and hundreds of complaints about same issue.

When driving the car suddenly lurches forward. i have had the car 3 days and it has done this twice. both times i was on city streets driving up a slight incline. the first time i was driving about 35 mph. two different towns two different hills. the first was a freeway overpass and the second was just a street on a hill. today i had just pulled out from a stop sign and was accelerating up the hill between 20-30 mph it lurched/surged again!

While driving on the highway, the ford freestyle had a sudden jolt/wiggle during a long sweeping turn to the left. continued driving home for 200 miles without issues. the driver's rear wheel appeared crooked (splaying out) afterwards. car was brought in for inspection and the rear subframe was broken. mechanic noticed large amount of rust. car has 161k miles.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. the contact stated that the vehicle was at stand still at a fast food drive thru and after turning on the ac, when the vehicle jerked forcefully forward and stalled. the contact stated no warning light was illuminated. the contact stated she was able to restart the vehicle and drive to her destination. the contact stated she had experience the failure multiple times. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired as of yet. a dealer was not contacted. the manufacturer had not been informed of failure. the failure mileage was 115,000.

2007 ford freestyle. consumer writes in regards to brake hose leak. *ld the consumer stated while driving the brakes failed, nearly causing a crash. it was determined that a breakline hose connected to the abs ruptured. the vehicle was repaired.*js

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.

My 2007 ford freestyle is lunging when i am stopped and take my foot off brake pedal. very dangerous situation as this could easily caused other property damage or even bodily injury should someone be walking in front of my vehicle. i see that there have been numerous complaints with regards to this problem. the lunging seems worse when it is hot outside and car ac is on. if vehicle is allowed to idle in hot weather for more than 5-10 minutes the wrench light will generally come out and engine will die. an accident could easily occur which would not be the fault of the driver.

Tl* the contact called on behalf of his mother who owns a 2007 ford freestyle. the contact stated while his mother was idling at a fast food drive thru, the vehicle inadvertently lunged forward. the contact stated no warning light was illuminated. the driver continued to drive to her residence. a dealer was not contacted. the vehicle had not been diagnosed nor repaired. the manufacturer had not been informed of failure. the failure mileage was 140,000.

Well i noticed this issue a couple months ago, i bought the car back in july of 2019 with 123,000 miles. whenever i go to park or reverse with the a/c on or anything my car lunges without me even touching the acceleration and i have to slam on the brakes not to hit anything. and today i reversed out of a parking spot and it lunges as usual and when i started driving down the road a wrench light flashed on and i wasn’t getting as much acceleration as usual. i’ve been researching and this seems to be a problem a lot of people have had with this car. it just scares me with it lunging and speeding up on its own in drive thrus, parking lots/spots, and simply when i’m sitting and turn my wheel just a little bit it decides it wants to accelerate on its on! all this happened mostly when i just start driving, or pulling in somewhere or reversing, and sometimes when i’m stationary at a drive thru.

During low speeds the vehicle surges!. without holding the brake down hard this would have resulted in damage to my vehicle and in some cases others. this occurs sometimes at a complete stop like in line at a restaurant or even in a parking spot. this obviously only happens when the vehicle is in gear (drive). this has happened many times and usually when the vehicle is warmed up. it has also died after the surge.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. the contact stated that while driving at 45 mph, the vehicle hesitated while depressing the accelerator pedal. the contact stated that the transmission warning light was illuminated. the vehicle was first towed to the residence and then driven to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. the contact was informed that the throttle body was defective. the vehicle was not repaired. neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 170,000.

Lunging, lugging, while stationary or at low speed, forward or reverse, warning lights come on. i see this same complaint hundreds of times on this nhtsa site as well as internet searches. after reading numerous detailed issues and matching mine to specific complaints, it was determined that the issue is the throttle body. i took my vehicle to my trusted mechanic for removal and thorough cleaning. this inexpensive repair resolved the engine lunging issue. please provide this information to ford service departments via bulletins or whatever, so this problem can be resolved easily and quickly. the lunging is a serious problem, with the vehicle suddenly surging forward from an idling position with foot on the brake. i see that expensive, unnecessary repairs are being performed which have nothing to do with the issue. it is a throttle body that just needs to be cleaned.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. the contact stated that the vehicle seized and the power train and battery warning indicators illuminated. the contact attempted to start the vehicle, but was unsuccessful. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that an unknown computer needed to be replaced. the vehicle's battery and body control module were replaced; however, the failure recurred. the dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. the contact referenced nhtsa action number: pe11018 (vehicle speed control). the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 161,000.

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.

A dashboard light refuses to go off. we cannot pass inspection with this on...

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. while driving approximately 2 mph, the vehicle lunged forward. the contact stated that the failure was more prevalent when the vehicle was being stopped or when the gear shifter was placed in reverse. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. the mechanic was unable to retrieve a fault code, but was able to duplicate the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. the failure mileage was 80,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. while driving various speeds, the vehicle only shifted into first gear and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. the dealer and manufacturer were not notified. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the failure mileage was 172,000.

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 nhtsa 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

Auto was repaired 2008 by non ford dealer before the recall happened for problem of auto surging forward and backwards. then ford reimbursed the money $700.00 of repair. now car has 110k miles and is surging forward and backwards again . very dangerous for me and family. i would like for ford to repair my vehicle again. original repair was for the car surging forward and backwards and i feel that with only 110k miles on it, i should not be experiencing this dangerous issue again!!!

When the car is parked it likes to exhilarate and if you’re on pressing on the break it wants to exhilarate

Took vehicle to mechanic for routine annual state inspection. vehicle passed all items except the k member frame (subframe) had excessive rust and had corroded to the point that the car was unsafe to drive until this defect was corrected. estimated cost for repair was in the neighborhood of $1000. vehicle currently has 140k miles and is otherwise in very good conditiion.

Driving down street. my car felt like it was resisting my giving it gas. @ warning lights came on. (the engine and the wrench) pulled over and called a tow truck. had it towed to a mechanic. fault codes for cvt transmission, range performance, control solenoid, control sys. no parts available to repair. no way to rebuild transmission or purchase rebuilt. must replace with used transmission that will most likely have the same problems.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. while driving 25 mph, the vehicle accelerated and the throttle control and transmission warning indicators illuminated. the contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road and powered off the engine. the vehicle was restarted and was able to operate normally; however, the failure recurred. in addition, the vehicle would accelerate without warning at traffic lights, stop signs, or when making turns. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repair. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 126,000.

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

| purchased a 2007 ford freestyle. it was used at about 170,000 miles. after having it for a few months. i began to have problems with the throttle body. i was driving on the highway going 55 mph and it began to surge. the wrench light came on and i could no longer accelerate. i know that others have as well. i was told that this part had been recalled. i am not sure if this is true. i decided to make a complaint as others have had the same problem and it is what they suggested.

When shifting transmission into reverse, vehicle has a high acceleration and braking needs to be done very hard to control .

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. while attempting to pull out of the driveway, the contact noticed fuel running down the incline underneath the vehicle. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who stated that there was a fracture on the fuel tank. also, both fuel pumps were corroded and needed replacement. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the vehicle was repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 140,000.

I had bought a used ford freestyle 2007 for a little over $6,000.00 with 102,000 miles on it and after almost exactly a year later, i was going to take off from a stop sign near my house and without even reaching 30 miles per hour the suv made a loud winding sound and the cvt transmission completely shut down without any warning and the transmission icon on the dash popped on. i tried to roll to the side of the road but ended up stuck in the middle. i tried shutting down the whole car and turning it back on with no luck. luckily family lived near by and they helped me by pulling it with a rope home. we had it checked out and the transmission is bad now to get it fixed would cost $5,000+ pretty much totaling the suv unfortunately we have no insurance and we are left with a $6,000.00 lemon in our driveway thanks ford. when looking up to see if other people had the problem we did we were shocked that the 2005-2007 ford freestyles have thousands of complaints for the same thing and no recall what is going on they should either recall the cvt transmission or take the suv off the market. family's with more than three kids are going to be in the market for those cars and to completely shut down without warning is very dangerous. luckily i was near home in the summer months but what are they waiting for. what if it was the dead of winter i was on the freeway and had all my children with and it was bad traffic everyone in the car would most likely die. please get the recall for this worthless cvt transmission.

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!

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. while driving approximately 35 mph, the rear driver and passenger doors became ajar. the contact was unable to securely close the doors. the contact stated that it was not until the cabin temperature warmed up before the doors could be securely closed. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and advised the contact to call nhtsa. the approximate failure mileage was 116,000.

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Car accelerating when ac in on and after ac has been of after that 1 day use. ac not working property. sensor issues. electrical issues, example window no longer rolls down. taken it to different mechanics but they can't find the problem. know it's turning off all in a sudden and having issues with the car brakes to kick in. had that check but they said everything is good, brakes and etc.... have already put around $5,000 and still not getting it to work safely. also stearing wheel gets stuck as if you can't turn the wheels on the car and then turns of after seconds.

I left work at 8:10 p.m. starting driving home and my battery light came on while driving on a major highway and then everything shut down radio a.c. all gauges windows power locks lights . i was panicked i had just picked up the car the afternoon before from the ford dealership for a recall fix because this same thing happened already i was told the recall fix would solve the problem obviously it did not. now ford wants to charge a diagnostic fee to find the problem after failing to fix the problem to begin with . this is a real safety issue and should be dealt with i am a mom and a grand mother and always have a child in my car this issue should be a great concern to ford .

Engine surges when steering wheel is turned. this happens when idling or at low speeds. surging causes car to accelerate unless drivers foot is ready to stop it by stepping on the brake pedal. very dangerous to any non aware drivers.

My car randomly surges. this usualy happens at low speeds when the car is at or close to idle. the car will sugre like the gass is being pressed but it is definetly not. it also surges randomly when shifted into different gears park,reverse,neutral. it is very dangerous as it is inpredictable.

My freestyle accelerators/ lunges forward for "no reason" when i'm pushing on brake to park. this has happened numerous times at grocery store, wal-mary etc. last tuesday was the scariest. i was with my mom driving to the bank and as i was parking it accelerated much more than it normally does. we hopped the curb and almost crashed into the bank wall. my foot was on the brake! i have seen several mechanics who have no clue and can't find anything wrong. i went immediately to seen another recommend seasoned mechanic who said he had no idea what it could be and saw nothing wrong. i'm scared to drive my cat or even park it. i only park away from other cars now. if someone would have been in front of my cat at the bank, they would have been seriously injured. i googled the problem and saw other people had reported the same thing and i'm hoping that you guys can tell me what the issue was since there were numerous other complaints. thank you so much for your time.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. while driving at a low speed, the vehicle shook while making a turn and stalled. the failure usually occurred when the air conditioner was activated. the vehicle was able to restart and was taken to a mechanic who diagnosed that the electronic throttle body failed. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the vin and failure mileage were not available. ... updated 08/23/16 *bf

Our 2007 ford freestyle is lunging when it is idling or at low speeds, especially when you turn the steering wheel. this happens in forward and reverse. it has been happening increasingly for the past few months. there has not been an accident yet, but several close calls. it is difficult to control and not always predictable. we are very cautious where we park and try to avoid parking next to cars(nearly impossible) and especially expensive vehicles because it is likely this will cause us to hit another vehicle at some point.

Vehicle accelerates (surges) when stopped, especially when parking or reversing.

Having vehicle surging and stalling when decrease speed - found your action number pe11018 that describes my issue. never received a letter from ford sent in 2012 that issues a free fix for this. we have been at current address 20+ years. fix is to 150k miles and we are at 156k - ford is refusing to fix. please help as it is a danger to my family to be driving this vehicle and i would have never known about the "recall" if not for a ford forum when i was researching the issue.

I am having trouble with the cvt transmission in my car when i put it in gear it lunges almost over powering the breaks. it also will stall if i have to hit the breaks hard to come to a stop real fast. i will be getting in the highway and every so often it will not shift it just runs at really high rpm. it will also loose power suddenly and a wrench light will come on that limits me to 2000 rpm and i have had to pull off to the side of the highway many times because of this. i have been doing some research and i have come to find out that thousands of people have had some of these same problems and ford won't do anything about them. i feel unsafe while driving my car but it is my only transportation at the time so i have no other option is have also experienced problems with my awd and i feel it can't work because of the problems of my transmissio .

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.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. the contact stated that the vehicle experienced unintended acceleration when the brake pedal was depressed. the failure occurred without warning. the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 138,836.

Engine lost acceleration power while driving due to a clogged throttle body while on a highway. google search indicates this is a common complaint with 2006 and 2007 freestyles.

My 2007 ford freestyle cuts off repeatedly after almost every red light stop. i saw a lot of complaints about this matter with different ford freestyles and no one seems to know the cause. mainly anytime i apply the brakes the cut shuts off and puts myself and family in life- threatening situations. also, the vehicle idles high while my feet on on the breaks.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. the contact stated that while depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle was accelerating independently without warning. in addition, the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle was able to restart. the failures recurred various times. the vehicle was taken to independent mechanic where the failure was undetermined. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 156,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. while driving approximately 30 mph, the accelerator pedal was depressed but the vehicle failed to accelerate past 2 mph. the check engine warning indicator illuminated. the failure recurred three times. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the throttle body failed and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was previously repaired under a manufacturer's recall; however, the remedy failed to prevent the failure. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 102,000. the vin was unavailable.

The front passenger stretched his legs and managed to kick the exposed fuel shut off switch under the glove box and above the right side kick panel which disabled the car traffic and it would not restart. the driver was able to coast of the road and was picked up by aaa. have there been any other reports of this event. the car was on the right side of an interstate. had it been in the left lane there could have been a serious accident. do you have any reports of such an event. i have not been able to locate any at this point.

I have two 2007 ford one is a freestyle and the other is a sport trac and they are having the same problem. the inside lights come on and off by themselves. they stay on for a few minutes then they click back off then back on and off again. the freestyle does not have a auto switch for the lights but the sport trac does. it happens all the while that you are driving which in the state of texas if the inside lights are on while driving you can get a ticket.

I was driving at a steady speed on a slightly hilly road when the yellow tool indicator light came on and it appear that the transmission lost its connection. the engine stayed around 2000 rpm then drifted down and would not respond to the gas pedal changes. vehical towed to shop and left it there.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. while driving at approximately 55 mph, the vehicle made a wobbling motion and the traction control warning indicator illuminated. the failure recurred multiple times. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 109,000.

Failed inspection due to rust and corrosion on sub frame. engine light on consistent with recent recall of ford edge due to rust and corrosion. car has only 72,703 miles and is in very good condition. other freestyle owners have noted similar dangerous corrosion on sub frame due to "substandard steel and alloys."

Unable to start car immediately after filling gas tank. also, upon stopping at light or turning a corner it feels like the gas is not going to the engine and i am unable to move forward. this forces me to pull over to the side of the road.. at the time i had the air conditioner on and now am told the compressor is bad. there is loud clicking (like the computer is 'thinking') coming from under the dash.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. the contact stated that while driving at approximately 10 mph, the vehicle accelerated independently without warning. in addition, the contact stated that there was an abnormal sound coming from under the hood of the vehicle. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 80,000. the vin was not available.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. the contact stated while driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle failed to shift from first gear and the vehicle was making an abnormal sound. the failure recurred. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 74,000.

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.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. when the contact started the parked vehicle, a loud knocking sound was heard coming from the transmission. the throttle control/transmission and the service engine warning lights illuminated. the vehicle would not accelerate over 20 mph. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 62,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. the contact stated that the vehicle violently jerked forward. in addition, when the vehicle was placed into park, it independently lunged forward. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the vehicle was not included in nhtsa action number: pe11018 (vehicle speed control). the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 160,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. while starting the vehicle, the wrench warning light illuminated. while driving at 30 mph, there was an abnormal noise and the vehicle felt as if it would accelerate independently. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure could not be duplicated. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 82,061.

April 2015, my vehicle started making knocking/grinding/ticking noises once it was started. sometimes the transmission would fail to shift into gear(s). i prodeeded to physically move my shifter into gear(s) a few times. the transmission then shifted into gear(s), making a hard "clunk" sound. sounding like the transmission had 'dropped' into gear; as if it had a low trasmission fluid level. mind you, recently, a local shop changed my oil and all fluids were checked and refilled if needed. the shop informed me about code p0942, because they had never seen this code before in their life! engine-codes.com states: "p0942 - hydraulic pressure unit" with a rating of 3/3 (3=high). i called a local ford dealership, and was informed about this code; which doesn't identify the actual problem/issue; resulting in no specifics. on thursday, august 20, 2015, while driving on the highway, my vehicle started to surge, and the rpm's continuously fluctuated (while the cruise was on). my vehicle then started to shake, and made a thumping/crunching noise, followed with the forward propulsion ceasing to exist. i frantically turned my fore ways on, and drifted until at a complete stop on the sholder of the highway. again, while i physically shifted gear(s), the transmission sounded low on fluid, as if no (valid) shifting of gear(s)s and also maintained a humming noise. from the passenger seat, my 12 year old son, grabbed my hand and asked me to pray with him; pray that we'd make it home without getting hurt (our safety). numerous times our vehicle shook tremendously when other vehicles passed by. once home, i was still calming my son down, we both needed to sleep. that night, my son and i experienced a tramatic (nightmare like) situation. now, ford customers are forced upon (a) safety hazzard(s). yes, preventable safety hazzard(s), if dealt with asap.

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.

I have 2007 ford freestyle, on multiple occasions when you have the brake pressed waiting to back up or start forward the car surges and lunges forward like it's trying to go on it's own. we have had the throttle system cleaned and it helped for a little bit now it's getting worse. and recently it does the lunging surge then the wrench light comes on and the car loses all power and cuts off , you have to put it in gear , restart the car and try again. i'm scared with the surging that i'm going to get in a accident. ford says it's not a recall and they investigated and don't know the cause.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. while at a stop, the vehicle independently lunged forward while the brake pedal was engaged. upon depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle was slow to respond and then suddenly the rpms raced to pick up speed. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was not available.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. when starting the vehicle and shifting into reverse or drive at 2 mph, the vehicle would lunge forward or backwards as the brake pedal was depressed. in addition, the check engine and the wrench warning lights illuminated. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 190,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. while driving at low speeds, the brake pedal was depressed and the engine revved. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 75,000. updated 09/03/15*lj updated 3/29/2016*js

Freestyle model not listed under selections in app.

2007 ford freestyle vin # [xxx]. have had car for less than 2 years. replaced brakes twice. the throttle seems to be sticking and transmission. wrench on dash. have two small children. car will accelerate on own when foot is on brake. it has also jumped backwards. concerned about this dangerous vehicle. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

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. *tr

My 2007 ford freestyle is at a local ford dealer in need of another transmission the last one they put in was bad. so my car has been at the dealers and is still there. i took it in on 4/28/2015. ford is giving me the run around.

Car accelerates...lunges...as i am about to park. i bought this car for my 16 year old to learn how to drive and so unhappy with it! last summer, only weeks after buying it, the car suddenly won't accelerate and the rpms go way up without acceleration. wont go over 25 mph. turn it off at grocery store, turn it on again and problem gone. now this spring same thing but continual now. busy downtown and car wont go over 25 mph. wrench light on again! so unhappy. googled the problem and multiple complaints of same thing. why is ford not held accountable?

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. the contact stated that the check engine warning lamp flashed several times and then went off. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was not able to replicate and diagnose the failure. when the vehicle was in reverse, it independently surged backwards and the contact had to quickly apply the brake pedal each time the failure occurred. the contact also stated that the vehicle hesitated numerous times upon starting and then stalled. the contact had to apply the brake pedal while at a stop due to the vehicle independently moving forward. the vehicle was not inspected and diagnosed. the contact was not able to drive the vehicle for several months due to the intermittent failures. the manufacturer was not notified of the failures. the approximate failure mileage was 12,000.

Im not sure if these are two completely separate issues. starting around 2012 the vehicle would lunge forward after coming to a complete stop and especially when the air conditioner is running. now the cvt transmission has gone completely out an we are unable to drive it. *tr

I purchased this vehicle 01/20/15 from a used lot in raleigh nc, 'something you should never do in the first place''. i had just got off maternity leave and i needed a car so i could be able to get to work. on the 4th of april 2015. i was driving the car on the highway when it started to jerk back and make a very loud roaring sound. the car started to slow down and jerk back and forth if you went over 20 miles per hour. i pulled over to check the car and i could not figure out what was wrong with it so i called my husband and he came. the car could still drive but very slowly while making the same sound so he drove very slowly behind me. keep in mind i had my two month old in the back seat when all of this craziness was happening. next day i couldn't even drive the car because of the poor condition it was in. when we took it to a specialized mechanic for this cvt transmission it has, they notified us after waiting four to five hours to replace this unique engine it would cost $4-$6,000 dollars. that is insane to have to replace the entire transmission after only having it for two months and to replace it because ''ford'' is too cheap and inconsiderate to not recall this piece of crap of a car. how can ford ignore this issue that it is causing world wide. it is not just one or two minor issues it is the entire transmission that needs to be replaced. wake up ford!! this is a terrible vehicle to sell to the american people!! i wouldn't even sale this vehicle in foreign countries!! my advice to anyone is to never ever buy any ford vehicles!! this was a nightmare!! *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. the contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle surged forward and crashed into the rear of another vehicle. the contact mentioned that the passenger seated in the rear seat sustained injuries to the shoulders, but did not require medical attention. a police report was filed. the contact stated that the failure occurred twice before. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. the failure mileage was 120,000.

I have not had a catastrophic incident, yet, but certain to after researching the issue i am experiencing from the cvt transmission in this vehicle. since about january 2015, while in park or neutral, there is a loud whirring sound, similar to a helicopter. after extensive online research, it seems that most, if not all others who experienced this same issue eventually led to catastrophic failure of the transmission. i have also experienced the cold weather related issue where once drive is engaged, the check engine light and wrench light illuminate and the car just stumbles when the accelerator is depressed. letting it run for about 10 to 15 minutes temporarily resolves the issue. *tr

When i am driving my car it will start to take off without me pushing down on the gas pedal. i am having issues when trying to put the car in reverse, the car will hesitate while driving in reverse. when putting the car in drive or reverse the car will jump. *tr

Helicopter noise started in december 2014. you hear the whirling sound in park neutral and reverse- sounds fine in drive. driving fine. no loss of power this vehicle gets driven about 100 miles a day. last week had dealer look and tell me the torque converter about to break. can only fix it with complete new tranny install. $6300!!! took it to independent transmission guy and tells me same thing with lower price. 2 hours later after i stopped car and went into store and started car up and the wrench was lit up on dash. no power. revving really high. bucking and undriveable. got a code reader and code p042-hydraulic pressure unit came up let car sit for 30 mins then turned car on and wrench display gone! moved car out of road to safety and there it sits. should i be fixing a car that cannot be guaranteed to never do this again as all cvt transmissions do this? how can ford be ok with this? my vehicle is amazing and roomy and safe and i hate to think its ready for the junkyard at 140k. so disappointed with ford. please join me in hopes that ford will step up to the plate and acknowledge this. *js

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. the contact stated that the vehicle independently accelerated several times without warning. the contact also stated that there was a loud noise coming from the engine each time the brake pedal was applied. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the motor mounts needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failures. the approximate failure mileage was 79,000.

I got into my car, turned the key in the ignition and it started sounding like a helicopter. this noise happens while the vehicle is in park, neutral and while reversing. i have spoken with a transmission shop and have been told it is a known problem with the internal components of the transmission. it will cost around $6000.00 to fix. there is still plenty of life left in my car. no body or interior or damage/issues. i still have 2 years left on my loan. if ford knows about this issue it should have been repaired. this is dangerous and now i am not able to drive my car for fear of getting hurt or being stranded. *tr

Description of failure ford motor case no. [xxx] december 2, 2014 2007 ford freestyle sel fwd “ 89,800 miles very good condition- original owner on november 26, 2014 owner experienced problem with passenger rear wheel. wheel was swaying in an outward direction on the base of the wheel and driver was not able to control the automobile. upon inspection at metro ford sales (where automobile was purchased) on december 2, 2014 it was found that the rear suspension sub-frame had failed through extensive rust. the lower control arm bracket had broken free of the actual suspension sub-frame body. this allowed the base of the wheel system to project in an outward direction and caused the loss of control and traction. the maintenance personal determined that they would not be able to repair the sub-frame assembly. the corrective action would be the removal of the sub-frame assembly and the replacement with a serviceable assembly. there is no doubt in the minds of the service personal that the cause of the failure was extensive and unusual rust. upon inspection of the remainder of the undercarriage framework there was comparatively little rust to other components. the exhaust system, which is adjacent to the failed sub-frame system, had very little rust and was still very serviceable this is a very troubling situation since the car was rarely driven in the snow. furthermore, the automobile has always been housed in a climatically controlled garage system throughout its lifespan. at this juncture, it is very obvious to all parties concerned that the sub-frame in question was manufactured with sub-standard steel and alloys. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

Middle row, middle seat, seat belt locked up. this seat belt was not in the female lock, 3-point seat belt position. it was un-engaged. seat was put in the down position and seat belt locked even tighter. the seat would not go in the up position, the un-engaged seat belt had to be cut so that the seat would go in the up position. *dt

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle decreased in speed. in addition, the accelerator pedal was depressed but failed to respond. the vehicle was restarted and resumed normal operation. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the throttle body needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of failure. the approximate failure mileage was 156,000.

With the brake pedal depressed, the vehicle will lurch forward when putting in forward gear. vehicle stalled while driving and also when making turns in residential area. almost hit another vehicle because the power steering went out. *tr

I was driving out of the driveway and onto a somewhat busy street. as i attempted to accelerate, i noticed i could not go any faster than about 10 mph despite being in a zone of approximately 35 mph. after traveling less than a mile at this speed, i turned around and return the car to the driveway. i then proceeded to have it towed to a repair shop, who reported this was a transmission issue. this repair shop asked for our permission to tow the vehicle to another shop who specializes in transmission issues. we agreed then later received word that the transmission was "shot" and the cost to repair would be in the area of approximately $4,500. when i looked up the value of the car on line, it was showing it's running value of approximately the same amount. the transmission repair shop stated that they were told by a local ford dealer that the models of 2005 through 2007 ford freestyle's cvt type of transmission was the cause of the problem. they were also told that ford didn't have sufficient inventory of parts to repair the transmission, and by the way there was no recall notice out on them since parts weren't available. i am now stuck with a car that will not run, nor can i sell or trade in as it has little to no value at this time. ford needs to step up and take responsibility for this faulty designed cvt transmission's. *tr

When changing gears from park to reverse or reverse to drive, the car will lurch forward or stall. while driving, the engine runs high and when slowing down to make a turn the car stalls. *tr

Tl* the contact owned a 2007 ford freestyle. while driving approximately 45 mph, the contact's vehicle rear ended another vehicle. the air bags failed to deploy. the driver sustained back, neck, and chest injuries that required medical attention. a police report was filed. the vehicle was destroyed. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 100,000.

While lifting the vehicle to change a flat tire, the service jack buckled about one inch from the pivot where the saddle the pinch rail rests on and the vehicle dropped. the vehicle was on level ground with the emergency brake set. this is disturbing as i was a ford mechanic for five years and have worked in numerous shops and have never come close to dropping a vehicle. the jack creased at the buckle point and besides the buckled section still appears new. the jack will be saved if the unit or pictures are needed. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. when shifting gears or depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle jolted. additionally, the air conditioning unit would only circulate while driving. while at a stop, the air conditioning would not release cold air. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that there may have been a transmission malfunction and a defect within the air lines, which potentially caused the air conditioning to malfunction. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the vin was unavailable. the approximate failure mileage was 87,000.

So i used to have problems with the rpm surge in my car then a customer satisfaction program (csp) came out and i had the throttle body deposits cleaned as per the csp12n03 in april of 2013. i have not had any issues until july 2014. major issue- i was on the interstate on july 27th and my car began decelerating really quickly. the wrench light came on during this deceleration and i had to come to a stop in the v where cars are merging onto the interstate. i had to stop because my car slowed so drastically that i would have not made it to the shoulder of the road and would have gotten hit by another motorist. when i came to a stop my car was actually still running, i manually turned the car off. after i sat for a moment, i decided i would see if my car would crank. the car cranked and died and finally stayed cranked, i decided to try to move the car. the wrench light was no longer on and the car did exactly what a normal car would do. i was able to get up to speed and exit and drive the rest of the way home. i took it for diagnostics, the ford dealership where i live say that it is the throttle body (the part that had a csp on it). i do not feel that i should have to pay 1000 dollars or more to have a faulty part replaced. obviously something is wrong with this otherwise ford would not have had the part cleaned. i would like for ford to replace the part on my car and anyone else's vehicles that is having the throttle issues. even though after some of the parts have been replaced, the issue starts again. i noticed that some of the investigations into ford throttle issues include years 2009 and newer for that limp mode thing, however, my car is a 2007 and totally did the decelerating on the interstate. it was very frightening and i would like this issue to become a recall for a replacement. i called ford and filed a complaint today, 9/15/2014. *tr

Started making noise like a helicopter. then it wouldn't change out of gear. it is showing the wrench and the engine light on. will not shift to different gears at all. i have 4 grandchildren that live with me and that rely on me to get them to dr appts, school, and other places. i also have a pregnant daughter that has had to rely on other people to get to her drs appts. i am very disappointed in the quality of this car. i would not recommend this care to anyone else. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. while driving 20 mph and approaching a stop, the contact depressed the brake pedal but the vehicle lunged forward and stalled. all of the warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle was able to be restarted after five seconds and resumed normal operation. the failure occurred regularly. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 58,500.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. when the contact depressed the brake pedal, the vehicle would accelerate independently and cause the rpms to rev. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where the failure was unable to be diagnosed. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the vin was unavailable. the approximate failure mileage was 125,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. the contact stated that while driving at approximately 5 mph, the vehicle erroneously accelerated forward. on another occasion while driving various speeds, the vehicle would not accelerate over 35 mph. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that the throttle body needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 50,914.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. the contact stated that the vehicle was making an abnormal noise while in neutral or park. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 72,631.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. the contact stated that while shifting into drive, there was a sudden increase of engine rpm's, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the vehicle stalled. the vehicle was restarted and functioned normally. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the throttle body needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

Only when the ac is on does the car lung/accelerate when i brake and come to a stop. it has also stalled out on me when i have come to a stop in traffic (when ac is on). luckily it has restarted but what about next time. please help. its expensive to repair. i bought it used from a used car dealer, now it makes sense why they were so quick on approving me for the loan for that vehicle. i am still paying it off ($300 monthly) so paying for repairs is out of my budget for sure. is there a recall? *tr

The vehicle surges forward or backward -- has done for a while. noticed a marked increase when running the ac when researching this - i also became aware that this has been an issue for many years with this vehicle as per previous nhtsa complaints. i will reference one pe11018. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. the contact stated that the vehicle would lunged forward. the vehicle was taken to a dealer, who cleaned the throttle body housing and reset the computer but the failure recurred. additionally, the contact stated that when driving the vehicle would decelerate. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the throttle position sensor needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 95,000.

I had bought a freestyle in 2012, the vehicle started make a noise from the transmission. had it checked out to were i was told it needed to be flushed. after the service the trans was alright for about another month and started again while on the highway.. the trans then proceeded to make a terrible noise and then started to sound like a helicopter and lost the drive gear. this transmission is not safe to be in a vehicle, also has been said by many employees that it is unsafe. i hope this can get looked into again and be taken care of! *tr

When the car is running during warm weather it lurches forward while driving forward or backwards when in reverse. i have to keep my foot close to the brake to keep from hitting anyone or another car. the car often stalls when this happens. ford did a recall on my vehicle and had the throttle cleaned for free. however that did absolutely nothing and the problem continues. i called customer service and was told they would not do anything about it. *tr

I was driving through a very busy intersection and heard a thump. my 2007 ford freestyle stopped in its tracks and would not move. i just about caused a major accident. one of the vehicles behind me ran over a sidewalk to avoid this. luckily no one was walking. i had some people push me to the side of the road and had it towed to dealer. there they let me know my cvt transmission needed to be replaced at a cost of $6500. there was no warning it was about to break, no noises or funny things happened just died. *tr

Tl* the contact owns 2007 ford freestyle. the contact stated while driving 55 mph, the vehicle decelerated to 30 mph and stalled. the contact was able to restart the vehicle however, the speed never increased. the failure recurred intermittently only while driving on the highway. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who could not duplicate the failure. the mechanic informed the contact to continue driving the vehicle until the warning indicator illuminated. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 150,000.

While driving on highway my traction control, airbag, seat belt, abs & parking brake lights came on. i was able to drive car home, but soon after my transmission was also affected.took car to dealer and a week later, they finally found the traction control motor is gone and needs to be replaced $900.00.dealer doesn't know if the traction controller needs to be replaced too, but will test that after loading new motor. if the controller needs to be replaced ,then it's another 1,200.00 on top of everything else. dealer originally thought it was an electrical problem which they never found and costing so much money and time. *tr

The car is lunging when i initially put it in reverse and when put in drive, it usually happens when i have driven it for a while and mostly happens when it is hot outside. while sitting parked with the engine running for a few minutes, i put it in drive, the engine revved and it literally lunged forward about 5 ft., i pressed the brake and it died. it took a few minutes to restart it. i did take it to the dealer in 2009 and they couldn't find anything wrong with it. in may of 2010, i took it to the dealer again and they repaired a harness they said may have been chaffed and possibly grounding out at the right side of firewall but also stated that it may still have problems and they were right. last year, the lunging started again but not a lot and now, the problem has resurfaced once again. i have researched and have found numerous other freestyle owners with the same problems. i am concerned that i might hit another car when in a parking lot or reverse into something or someone. it is hard to believe that ford has not put a recall on whatever is wrong with the vehicle. *tr

Started to experience engine surge problem that is apparently pretty common. mostly occurs when accelerating from stopped position. also check engine light came on. checked code at napa store. p0109 indicating fuel rail pressure sensor. local mechanic claimed it to be a fuel filter problem. had mechanic change filter, problem resolved for very short time period. about month later same problem and engine code. replaced fuel sensor myself. problem returned 2 days later without engine code. from my research on this site and others found out about customer satisfaction program 12n03. called local dealer to look into having vehicle checked. was informed by service operator that my vin does not qualify but they would let me pay $150.00 dollars to check out problem. i am thinking i will exercise my free will to get rid of this vehicle for a kia or hyundai model that i can trust. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. the contact stated that while shifting into park or reverse, the vehicle would jerk. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 121,492 and the current mileage was 121,692. updated 08/19/14*lj updated 8/29/2017*cn

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. *tr

I folded down the second row 2/3 seat to vacuum my seats and the seat belt locked and the seat won't go back up. ewald in hartford said they would fix it and then changed their mind. there's a warning sticker saying no one should sit in the third row while the seat in front is folded. i'm still going to have to put my kids in the third row. i have 3 kids. ewald said it would be $600 some to fix it and i don't think i should be responsible. i know it's an older car but it's not like i have ever folded the seat down before where it would wear out. i fold the second row 1/3 seat down all the time to let someone in the back. i believe this is a safety issue that ford should recall or the ewald dealership should take care of. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. the contact stated that while traveling at various speeds, the malfunction indicator and engine lights illuminated. the vehicle was taken to a private mechanic who stated that the throttle position sensor needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 104,000 and the current mileage was 105,134.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. the contact stated that when shifting into drive, reverse or park, the transmission made a loud noise and caused the vehicle to jerk. the vehicle was taken to a transmission specialist, who performed a diagnostic and advised the contact that the cvt transmission was defective and would need to be replaced. the transmission was not replaced. additionally, the vehicle abnormally accelerated several times. the throttle body was replaced and the failure was corrected. the vin was not available. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the approximate failure and current mileage was 160,000.

This has happened almost everyday, if you stop for a short time either long light or pull in some where and take off the wrench comes on and at that point i know the car will not go over 54 miles per hour and acts like it won't up shift out of second gear even though i know its a cvt , this is very frustrating and dangerous , ford will not do anything about it , until enough people die or get severely injured , i must be lucky though mine happens all the time i know if i shut the free style off and re start it goes back to normal for a while ... people need to petition ford .... or start a mass lawsuit against what should be a massive re-call , why is the government not jumping in to force action , like they are now doing with gm ..... a 35k car should be built safer, to worried about everyone wearing seatbelts, but not about vehicles that lunge forward or just can't accelerate , the transmission is junk and we pay for it. *tr

Unexpected acceleration burst and some times i will be driving and the engine totally shuts off there is no check engine light on and ford ran a diagnostic with no apparent problem. *tr

Stopped at signal light, wrench light and engine light illuminated. when attempted to accelerate, vehicle rpm's moved erratically and vehicle would not drive above 35mph. had vehicle towed to transmission shop and was told vehicle went into "fail safe mode" transmission is none repairable and needs to be replaced. previously had car serviced under recall with throttle. one day prior, the car "surged/lunged" when put in reverse. had recall done 12 months ago and just went over 12000 miles since work done. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. the contact stated that the vehicle independently surged while in idle. the failure caused the contact to crash into another vehicle. there were no injuries reported. the contact took her vehicle to dealer to be diagnosed. the dealer cleaned the throttle body under nhtsa action number: pe11018. however, the failure persisted. the manufacture was alerted to the failure and declined to repair the vehicle again under nhtsa action number: pe11018 again. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 87,000. the failure mileage was 90,000.

When car is running there is noise coming from transmission, (has been verify by a ford dealership) that it needs a transmission. it has been getting louder and our ext warranty has expired according to dealer. cost of repairs is $6000 to $8000. this seems to be and issue with this vehicle, but ford motor company said they haven't heard of this,ford also said we shouldn't drive it, but we have no choice. car only has 64'000 miles. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. the contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the vehicle began to loose power. the vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection and they stated the transmission had failed and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 117,000. the vin was unavailable.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. the contact stated that the vehicle would not accelerate. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission had malfunctioned and would need to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 79,000.

Owned vehicle for three years. 4-7 times while driving at highway speed only in cruise control the car would completely turn off. switching the ignition off and then starting it again would result in normal function. got so that i did not even have to pull to side of road as i could complete the switch off on in neutral and restart whole still in motion. occurrence was random. always weeks or months apart. had dealer check system three times but no cause could be found. *tr

Bought this car used 2 years ago. car started making a loud noise, but when put in drive, it quiets a little. not running well at all. took it to get it looked at, 1st replaced a bad water pump (almost 700) and then was told it's the transmission. they want $6k for, which i don't have. i still owe $6k on the car. so, i am basically stuck w a car that doesn't work and i can't sell or trade in, nor can i afford to at this point. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. the contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle made a loud noise as the vehicle stalled. the vehicle was not able to be restarted. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who advised that the transmission would need to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 30,000. *tr

I had just exited a freeway off ramp and proceeded a few miles, made a turn into a parking lot - heard a loud metal noise and lost control of my car. the tie bracket broke free from the frame. the other tie bracket is poorly welded as well and about to break. *tr

My wife & i were visiting a friends house with my wife driving. she put the van into reverse to leave with her foot on the brake. it suddenly took off at a high rate of speed & would not stop even with both. feet on the brake. we shot out the driveway at high speed & continued down the roadway until my wife lost control & crashed into a ditch; the only thing that stopped the van was hitting a large rock. this of course caused damage to the passenger side rear quarter panel. my wife suffered a small cut to her calf; i was uninjured. we were very lucky there were no other vehicles in the roadway at that time or it could have been very dangerous !! my wife is so shook up by this incident that she now refuses to drive her van. *tr

When starting the vehicle a loud rattling noise can be heard. this noise stops temporarily when the car is shifted from "park" to "drive". the noise then becomes progressively louder when the accelerator is pressed. gas mileage has declined when driving. when parking on one occasion the car lunged forward without accelerating the gas pedal. i took the car into a automotive repair shop to see what the problem was and they indicated that the entire transmission needs to be replaced because of defective design/materials in the "continuously variable transmission" (cvt). ford has done nothing to provide a replacement transmission at no charge and has not modified cvt to correct this obvious manufacturing defect. *tr

While driving 45 mph had a sudden loss of power and increase rpms. immediately pulled over. engine idle in park makes a loud helicopter sound when engaged in drive or reverse sound is not heard as loud. after doing lengthy research this common problem with cvt transmissions by ford at around the same mileage (70,000mi).ford has yet to recall these vehicles voluntarily. dealers insist transmission needs replacing (common theme).no way thousands of vehicles should have catastrophic transmission failure at 70,000! this is a manufacturer and safety issue. i'm just thankful i didn't have my kids in the car and traveling on the interstate. *tr

Vehicle will not operate over 1,000 rpm. it had the throttle body cleaned on 15 aug 2013 under customer satisfaction recall 12n03. for the original complaint, the idling spiked where in this instance the car will not accelerate above 1,000 rpm. the codes associated with this incident are: p060b; p061b; p0122; p0155; p0222; p0316; p0480; p2104; p2110; p2122; p2127; p2132; p2135. *tr

2007 ford freestyle. consumer writes in regards to transmission problems. *smd the consumer stated the transmission was making a loud noise, and the vehicle stalled.

My car accelerates forward when i try to park it. this is very dangerous and lucky that it has only happened when i'm only going a couple of miles an hour as i am trying to park. *tr

We went out to the garage to get in the car to leave. i opened the back of the car to put a bag in. my daughter went to the passenger side to get in and the mirror was smoking. we went to get a fire extinguisher but it burned out on its own. there was smoke and flames coming from behind the mirror glass. i unplugged the mirror to keep it from burning again. now my windows don't work. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. while driving 55 mph, the contact stated that the vehicle began to surge and the rpms increased excessively which was displayed in the red markings. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where the contact was informed that she needed a new throttle body. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 64,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. the contact stated that the rear driver's side seat belt was no longer operable. the vehicle was not taken for inspection or diagnosis. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the issue. the approximate failure mileage was 98000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. the contact stated that while at a complete stop, the vehicle erroneously accelerated. the contact also mentioned that the vehicle intermittently stalled. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was found that the transmission needed to be replaced and the throttle needed to be flushed. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted about the failure. the failure mileage and vin was not available. ...updated 12-24-13 *bf

When you slow down to stop, vehicle sometimes lunged, or accelerates. when you back out of a parking spot, vehicle sometimes suddenly lunged or accelerates. *tr

Vehicle lunges back when reversing and lunges forward when stopped at a light and getting ready to accelerate. odometer stopped working and abs, brake and traction control lights came on. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. the contact entered the vehicle and noticed it was damp. the vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic, who discovered that water had leaked inside of the vehicle. the vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified of the incident. the approximate failure mileage was 27,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. the contact stated that while traveling various speeds, he heard a loud noise as the vehicle suddenly stalled. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was found that the transmission needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not contacted about the failure. the failure mileage was 100,700.

Vehicle had surging problem i all most got hit,and i was so afraid couldn't drive home my husband had to come get me, i reported this problem before,i paid to have throttle fixed at ford some people getting their money back but i haven't heard anything, now the cvt transmission has gone out this is really sad i paid 32,000 in 2007 for this car now its worth 1,000 and i still owe 5,000.,transmission stop in the street with me in it had car pulled to ford that how i found out its worth 1,000, i am retired its taking all my money, i still have my receipts went to doug stanley ford 515 north i-35,desoto,tx 972 223-8050 july 28,2011 invoice [xxx],customer #[xxx] (please help me)i am on the city bus,with a car at home i cant do anything with. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle emitted a loud grinding sound. the manufacturer was made not aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not available. the approximate failure mileage was 78,000. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. the contact stated that while reversing out of a parking space, the vehicle lunged in reverse. the contact mentioned that the wrench, abs, and check engine warning lamps illuminated and then the vehicle stalled. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who was unable to diagnose the failure. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 98,000 and the current mileage was 108,000. updated 11/29/13*lj

Driving on interstate vehicle begins to slow down unexpectedly. no acceleration. must pull to shoulder. turn engine off. wait a couple of minutes. start engine resume travel-2 minutes later same incident-vehicle slows down. pull to shoulder. engine has difficulty starting. end result--vehicle has to be towed to dealership. vehicle purchased march 2013- weeks after purchase 1st incident occurred. car facility stated it was a throttle issue. car facility supposed to have corrected the problem. may 2013 2nd incident--took vehicle to dealership (only for an oil change)--dealership stated a recall due to throttle issues. now 3rd incident as noted above. dealership stated for 3rd incident it is a throttle issue. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. the contact stated that while driving 60 mph, the vehicle stalled. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer for a diagnostic test. the dealer stated that the entire power train was defective and needed to be replaced. the contact did not replace the transmission. the failure mileage was 110,000.

My car lunges when i put the vehicle in reverse from park and also when i go from reverse to drive. the lunge is significant enough to hit a nearby vehicle. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. the contact stated that while driving approximately 25 mph, the vehicle lunged forward abnormally before stalling. the contact stated that the wrench warning icon illuminated. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the electronic throttle body needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure and current mileage was 96,000.

12/20/12- veh idles high and wants to accelerate when braking as advised by a recall and ford dealer stacher cleaned the throttle body and reprogrammed the pcm.program code; 12n03 repair type-31 wrty claim. customer code a99. 4/25/13---veh is shutting off while driving. had new throttle body put on at firestone. car cut off and stalled a few times. firestone reinstalled old throttle body and when we took the van back to ford dealer and they again verified concern and performed ids diagnosis, code po613b, secure map sensor hose and road tested 26 miles. did not stall,stated it may have other issue. invoice cost $93.00 4/30/13----veh shut off 4 or 5 times. satcher dealer drove van and could not duplicate problem. 4/31/13 received car from dealer and after duplicating problem returned car back to dealer. 5/2-3/13 - rented enterprise vehicle. invoice cost $98+. 5/07/13 advised to come get the car after 10 days without loaner car . no paperwork given although requested. when called and asked for paperwork advised there was none. when asked of work performed they said they reprogrammed pcm. 5/26/13 car stopped again several times and when taken back to the same dealer they hooked it to an onboard computer. car driven for 5 weeks without it stopping again. 7/17/13 - dealer requires computer back and was taken off the car. situation is dangerous because acceleration is unpredictable and engine power shuts down at any time.. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. the contact stated that the vehicle suddenly accelerated while reversing. the failure also occurred while in drive. the wrench warning icon illuminated after the failure occurred. the failure was experienced several times. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer to have a diagnostic performed. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure and current mileage was 64,800. the vin was not available.

12/10/09 mileage: 35,621 dealer service for rattling noise in engine on cold start up, diagnosed as defective tensioner assembly, but was likely the transmission as same noise was later heard when the transmission was repaired. 12/08/11 mileage: 53,401 dealer service for noise in engine at idle - much worse when cold, diagnosed as faulty automatic transmission. dealer removed and attempted to repair automatic transmission and found input shaft bearing scores and input shaft scored. differential shaft splines worn down and splines on ptu worn down and seized together. transmission was then replaced with rebuilt unit. this was the second transmission installed in this car 3/28/12 mileage: 55,234 dealer service for excessive noise in transmission, described as a growl. diagnosed transmission concern and noise was verified. were asked to return unit to dealer at later time for further diagnosis 4/2/12 mileage: 55,338 dealer service for transmission problem, corrected by installing a rebuilt transmission. this was the third transmission installed in this car. dealer explained that the replacement rebuilt transmission carried a one year warranty 7/1/13 mileage: 63,301 while driving on a street, vehicle produced loud clunk sound after which it would no longer respond to throttle inputs. vehicle coasted to stop. fortunately, street was empty. transmission was inoperable, as vehicle would not move forward or backward in any gear under its power. vehicle coasted in any gear, indicating that final drive line was no longer connected to transmission or engine. vehicle towed to dealer. diagnosed failed transmission. dealer stated that a 4th transmission and replacement oil cooler were needed for $6,900. during the diagnosis, front wheels locked up rendering it impossible to move the vehicle and dealership had to drag it out of service bay. *tr

The engine revs up & the car lurches forward, even when my foot is on the brake. the engine has even revved up while the car was sitting in park in a parking lot. i have to make weekly trips of 300+ miles due to my child's medical condition. i am starting to worry about our safety in this vehicle. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. the contact stated that while accelerating from a traffic light, the vehicle lunged forward independently. the failure recurred numerous times. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis and the contact was advised to take the vehicle to an authorized dealer for inspection. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 84,000.

Front passenger seat belt will not lock - hasp does not engage with spring clip. front passenger seat is unusable until the problem is fixed. been driving for 40 years this is the first time i've had a seat belt failure, but it seems this model has a problem. *tr

Vehicle would suddenly accelerate when idling or coasting (especially when turning) into a parking spot or driveway requiring hard braking to regain control of vehicle. vehicle would stall when it came to a stop. ford dealer diagnosed the problem as a "defective throttle body assembly" and charged $1200 for the repair and replacement. i recently discovered that ford acknowledges this problem is frequent with the 2007 freestyle model year and now performs a free throttle body "cleaning" to address the issue. ford corporation and dealer refuse to refund the $1200 they charged for the "repair." *tr

First happened the day i bought the vehicle used with 93,000 miles. i was backing out of a parking space and the vehicle lunged. it also turned off. it did it twice in a row. then no problems for another few hundred miles. it does it every tank or so of gas. occasionally it will be accompanied with the wrench light. i brought it to a local auto shop when the light was on (pure luck because it turns off quickly after) and it coded something but then when the searched the code it came up as not matching my vehicle! i am bringing it to a dealership next week for service before a long road trip and hope to have the throttle body cleaned. from what i gather this is a known and widespread problem with this vehicle. i really wish they would recall it and fix it! *tr

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. *tr

After starting the 2007 ford freestyle it idols about 1000rpms. upon putting it into drive or reverse when you lift off the brake the car will rev up the engine to about 2000rpms and speed forward or backward. this rev of the engine last approximately 1 second and then the car returns to normal idol speed. this creates a dangerous situation in which if you do not anticipate the acceleration you could have an accident. *tr

Over the last couple of years, i've noticed that the vehicle would jump a little when shifted into gear. occasionally, the same little lurch would happen at a stoplight. today, while stopped at idle the engine repeatedly revved over the course of about 10 seconds causing the vehicle to jump forward even with the brakes applied. shortly after, a similar problem occurred, but not as pronounced as the previous event. after the incident, the performance of the engine seemed to have degraded and the vehicle was only able to accelerate very slowly. *tr

When i have the car in park and am ready to reverse or drive forward, it seems like it wants to take off on its own before i even let go of the brake or give it gas. this can cause an accident to occur without me having an control over it. this is not safe!! *tr

My 2007 ford freestyle has had idling problems since about 80,000 miles. it currently has 94,000 and the dealership would only clean the throttle body despite numerous complaints on this type of vehicle. i have also had replaced several brake pads/ calipers/ tires as they seem to ware very easily. i've replace my right side caliper twice already. the last time my car started smoking on a highway out of no where as it seized up. also after driving for 20-30 min my car starts making a whining noise as slowing down an turning. steering fluid has been checkedand is ok. possibly the cvt which i have very recently found out i' m far from the only one with this problem. this vehicle appears to have defective parts which are causing safety issues and i want it addressed . *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. the contact stated that while descending a hill at an unknown speed, the vehicle erroneously accelerated. the vehicle was taken to a private mechanic, who stated that the transmission needed to be rebuilt. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted about the failure. the failure mileage was 78,000.

Vehicle lurches forward or backwards at idle speed. *tr

I was driving at 40 mph and all of a sudden the car slammed into a low gear. wrench lights and engine light went on. dealer says parts are unavailable to fix and i need a new transmission. ($7000). *tr

While driving on the freeway, the wrench on the dash board lit up and the car started jerking, and rpm's went to 8000. pulled off to side of the highway and towed the car home. the throttle body was "cleaned" by ford and the car is still the same. car jumps forward during traffic stops and goes into safe mode. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. the contact stated that while driving approximately 5 mph in reverse, there was an unexpected increase in acceleration without warning. the brake pedal was depressed several times before coming to a stop. the vehicle was taken to three different independent mechanics and they were unable to duplicate the problem. in addition, the contact stated that all four power door locks failed to lock. the manufacturer was not notified of the defect. the approximate failure mileage was 87,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. the contact stated that the vehicle hesitated at start up and suddenly accelerated. the failure was experienced numerous times. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who cleaned the throttle body however, the failure was not corrected. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 71,000 and the current mileage was 72,159.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. the contact was driving approximately 40 mph when the vehicle exhibited a loud noise and a violent jerking motion. the vehicle was then coasted to the side of the road where the contact noticed large fragments emitting from the transmission with fluid leaking. the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where the transmission was replaced. the manufacturer was notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. the contact stated that the rear driver and passenger tires had to be replaced every sixty days. the vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnostics but the cause of the premature tire wear was undetermined. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no further assistance. the failure mileage was 60,000. the current mileage was 100,000.

The cvt transmission in the 2007 ford freestyle are useless. i am not the only one having to replace a transmission way before time. i had a 1996 camry with 230, 000 miles on it and i never had to replace a transmission or the engine. now, i am left to replace a transmission that ford knew was a bad product (hence, stopping the manufacturing of the freestyle, revamping the transmission and other problems areas and putting it back into rotation as the taurus x). i still owe alot of money on this car. i know that ford finally did a rebate of sorts for the poorly designed throttle body and thankful i have received a refund for that expense. how long will it take for ford to compensate us freestyle owners with a horribly designed transmission? i really wished i had never given up my toyota camry. i felt safer in that car than my freestyle. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. the contact stated that while driving at low speeds, the vehicle would lunge forward or engage in reverse without warning. the contact mentioned that the vehicle stalled immediately after the failure would occur. the vehicle was taken to the dealer however, the technician was unable to diagnose the failure. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 65,000 and the current mileage was 92,000. *tr...updated 07-24-13 *bf the consumer took the vehicle to another vehicle, where they cleaned the throttle body upgraded the computer system.

I just bought this car yesterday. it idles sporadically on park (often dies from surging) and lunges severely on drive and reverse. i have to avoid parking in front of other vehicles to prevent hitting them as my vehicle will shoot forward immediately even with my foot off the break. i have to hit the breaks firmly and quickly. it feels like the car has a mind of its own and revs hard at the most inconvenient times. i'm very afraid this will cause an accident! *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. the contact stated that while driving approximately 20 mph, there was a clanking noise. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis. the technician stated the transmission would have to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 100,506. *tr

My vehicle has 110,000 miles on it. it has for the past 4 years jolting/launcing forward. it sounds like an airplane. it stalls when the weather is hot. waiting patiently for a recall, feel that will be driving down the road and transmission will fall to the ground. worst car i have every owned. i have seen many complaints on this vehicle. have also had at on point trouble turning the steering wheel. thinking should trade car in, but recently paid the car off. *tr

My 2007 ford freestyle began lunging while sitting in traffic and soon after that began making a grinding noise. i took my car to a local ford dealership and was told that it would be around $5000 to pull and check the transmission. this is crazy. i had several problems with the lunging forward and now this noise which ford states they are not responsible for. the car only has 50,000 miles on it. i do believe this is a safety issue and now i'm left without a car to drive because i'm afraid i will do further damage to the transmission or even yet hurt someone with the lunging problem. i don't think i should be responsible for a problem that ford needs to correct and it is a safety issue. *tr

I was on the freeway driving freeway speed in the middle lane when the engine stopped, i had no power. i was very lucky to be able to get to the freeway shoulder without an incident. after a few minutes, the engine started and back at freeway speed. a few miles later, the same happened. this continued for the next several hundred miles. start,stop,start stop etc. cost to replace fuel pump...$1000. nov. 22, 2012 (two months later) @ 48200 miles, again on the freeway, the same happened. one hundred miles and four hours later i got to the repair shop. another fuel pump, this time it was warranty by planet ford here in spring, texas. nov. 2, 2012 at mileage 56023 another fuel pump failure. ford said only the first pump fell under their warranty policy. i was told by a mechanic at ford, i should try not to let the fuel tank get less than half full, the fuel in the tank keeps the pump cool. another mechanic told me that because the drive shaft goes thru the tank, the tank is "split" and can cause the pump to overheat. can you help? thanks. *tr

Put car in reverse veh lunged backward almost causing a crash. this has happened several more times wrench light comes on. received a recall notice from ford took veh in to dealer they said the recall only is for cleaning the throttle i needed a new throttle. cost was $850 i have an extended warranty but it did not cover this part. i feel if ford has a recall on this item it should be replaced if needed. i am very disappointed in what has gone on with this. have seen many complaints on this situation it is obviously a problem with this model. *tr

The 2007 freestyle which was built near the end of 2006. it was ok when first purchased as used back in 2008. but as time went on its throttle began to surge unexpectedly. eventually it began to happen often enough for my wife and i to notice how it usually happens when the ac is on. it's particularly a problem while pulling in and out of parking spaces. now it happens every single day beginning when the car is backed out of the garage. we have learned to keep our foot on the brake to stop the car from crashing into anything. to me the problem seems to be getting worse. but i don't drive it as often as does my wife. she says that the progression of the problem seems to have slowed down. but she says she has gotten used to compensating for it. the car also has difficulty starting occasionally. maybe that is related to the surging throttle. but so far we have not noticed the starting problem correlating with anything in particular. the local ford dealer says there is a recall to have the throttle body cleaned. that has been scheduled. *tr

After enduring a summer filled with the typical surging issue, the transmission started making a light grinding sound in park and neutral. come december 2012, i received a recall notice from ford concerning the throttle body issue, and in january 2013 took it in for the recall service. about a week later, the cvt transmission's grinding noise had gotten worse, so i took it into the ford dealer here in town and they said i needed a new transmission to the tune of over $6000. needless to say, i do not have $6000 to put into a 6 year old car that i still owe $8000 on (bought it in 2010). i've had tires last longer than this transmission, which is currently at 62,000 miles. unthinkable that ford has produced such a flawed major component like a transmission, and not stood behind it, or supplies parts for it. i am livid, and after owning fords for over 30 years i have no idea what i will get next. i feel like i've been taken advantage of, and this freestyle is indeed a lemon. the car is unsafe to drive, and the cost to repair is not in line with the taurus x of 2008 which they introduced a transmission that actually worked. *tr

My vehicle "lunges" when put into reverse or park. vehicle stalls when pulling into a parking space. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. the contact stated that a loud noise was emitted from the transmission and the vehicle erroneously accelerated after being placed in drive. the vehicle was taken to a private mechanic who stated that the cvt transmission needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 79,102. the vin was unknown.

I was idling in a parking lot in my parking spot and the car surged so strong i almost drove into the building in front of me. the wrench warning light came on and the car drove poorly for a few miles. it was jumpy and not very much power. we called ford and he recommended pulling the battery cable off the battery to reset it and bring it in as soon as we got back from our vacation. it seemed to do ok for a while then randomly it would surge while idling.( in 2011 maybe once a month. in 2012 probably every other day.) brought it to ford a few times and they didn't know what to do because it didn't do it while they had it. also the air conditioner will randomly shut off for a minute or two then suddenly come back on. the lights in the car will do the same thing. also the dash warning lights sometimes all come on at once and then all go out for a while. ( i cant see my speed so i have to pull over). i was scared to let my daughter or strangers drive my car. i am afraid they will get hurt or hurt some one. i have to always hold my brake all the way down and quickly let off and put the brakes back on to pull into parking spaces so i don't run into the vehicle in front of me. *tr

A year ago i was experiencing the latest recall on the throttle body for freestyles, took it to the dealership and they said i needed a new transmission. a year later after many repeated lunging occasions my transmission has now made my car undrivable. i want to bring to attention that o believe as well as some of my local mechanics believe this throttle body issue to be a direct connection to the many transmission cases that have been brought to your attention. i unfortunately am a victim of this. i believe ford company should be liable for both these fixes they are product of faulty equipment that they put out for consumers to experience. i have seen in some cases as well as lived a case where while driving these issues with the throttle body and transmission have either cases accidents or nearly caused. please take this seriously and thank u for your time. *tr

After i bought my freestyle, i started having serious surging issues, especially after idling for a time or when trying to park the vehicle. sometimes it would occur during rush hour traffic, endangering my life and the lives of other motorists. i took the car to the dealership. the tech's suggested replacing various components of the car a/c system and other related components. no successful resolution was ever reached with the dealership, even after the suggested repairs were made. i continued to have surging issues, making the car unsafe. in january 2013, i took the car to a reputable mechanic who diagnosed the car with transmission failure, specifically the input shaft. i believe that the surging issue related to the subsequent transmission failure. not only is my car unsafe to drive due to the surging issue, but now is completely undriveable due to the transmission failure. i was made aware in january 2013 that ford issued a tsb in december 2012 relating to the surging issue and recommended a fix that would completely resolve the issue. but i believe this tsb came way too late. the surging damaged the transmission and thus created a problem within the transmission that wasn't there before. ford took steps to solve a problem that made their cars unsafe. now they need to come forward and further address the issue that the surging not only made the car unsafe, but damaged the car and then submit measures to resolve the issues of damaged transmissions. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. the contact stated that the vehicle would surge and jerk abnormally. the contact was concerned that the vehicle was attempting to accelerate. the wrench warning light was continuously illuminated. the vehicle was taken to a mechanic who performed a diagnostic test but the could not diagnose a failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 114,000.

While at a signal completely stopped, the vehicle motor revved and excelled acted forward. this caused the engine to die and all dash lights came on. the engine light stayed on after restarting. this has happened several time almost causing several accidents. we have had our transmission replaced because of it. the amount of times it happened and torque it produced caused damage in transmission. we have had several mechanics refuse to work on this issue because they say this model is know to do this and no one knows how to fix it. i am out $7000 and a unreliable car that is unsafe to put my wife and kids in. ford has said they would look at it and would cost me another $5000, and we're not sure if they themselves could fix it. they are not sure what the issue is, but would be willing to research if i pay for it. *tr

Purchased an 07 ford freestyle. less than three yrs old and had to replace transmission at $7000.00! was told the revving and lunging the vehicle does caused the transmission issue. i have reported this to everyone i can. why does no one care that these vehicles move on their own? when toyota had this issue, the news stations were all over it. a recall happened within months! if you google these issues, there are more than 20,000 people with the same issue. these are family cars! family vehicles which drive kids and they accelerate on their own even in reverse! i don't have another 7000.00 for another new transmission. ford issued a one time throttle cleaning, that i just received in the mail. thx ford for the $150 service that does nothing! never again will i buy a f.o.r.d! found on road dead=ford! *tr

While at rest, car suddenly surges forward. then, while reversing my car started surging making it darn near impossible to drive as well as park. in 2011, spent 7000$ on a new transmission for a four yr old vehicle with 75,000 miles!!!! ridiculous. now, the car surges in both directions and timing is off. ford issued a one time throttle cleaning. what a joke! thanks ford! $150$ service that fixes nothing and 20,000 people online that are out 5000-7000$ for transmissions get what? *tr

Whenever i put it in forward or reverse there's a surge or in reverse its does a jerk. when i go in reverse i cant use the air conditioner. it cuts the car off and then the wrench comes up when i restart the car. *tr

First time driving in the snow today in my freestyle and as i was coming to a stop sign. i was braking and my car accelerated all by itself and i could not stop and went through the stop sign! i had my two kids in the car with me and it scared me to death! i am just glad there was no other vehicles around at the time. my car has done this in the past and its not safe at all but driving in the snow is extremely dangerous and i am scared to drive my own vehicle it seems to be getting worse. *tr

Car surges forward when the brake is applied. and when driving in the summer the car will sometimes stall and the wrench light comes on. *tr

While driving on freeway, rpm's increased excessively, pulled over, turned off and restarted car. seemed fine. about 2 months later, slowing and turning at about 20mph, rpm's increased excessively and lost speed. turned off and restarted, put into drive, but car would not move forward. stalled out when pressing accelerator. independent mechanic performed diagnostic said transmission needed to be replaced. towed to dealer for estimate - they said that a transmission from ford with a 3 yr warranty is on back order for two months! had just paid this off and our extended warranty just ended 2 months ago. *tr

The vehicle lunges into gear - both drive and reverse. rpms jump rapidly and car jumps into gear. i need to push on brake with all of my might to stop it from moving. also jumps erratically when stopped such as at a traffic light or stop sign. it is much worse when the air conditioning is on. as the situation worsened, the vehicle would stall due to surging. upon restarting when wrench light comes on and then the car will not move. there is no response to the gas pedal. after waiting 10 -15 minutes it will then start and run fine until next time. i had transmission trouble as a result of this. i had the transmission serviced but this did not correct the problem. the technician cleaned off the throttle body housing and it seemed to solve the problem....temporarily. within 10,000 miles the vehicle started stalling again. i took it to my mechanic who ran a scan and got transmission codes. back to transmission shop. now they said that the transmission needs to be replaced. replaced the transmission with a used one with 30,000 miles. ran fine for 15 minutes and wrench light comes on again and the car won't move. upon researching i have found multiple complaints on both the transmission and throttle body and housing. i understand you are investigating this and would like my complaint added to your list! *tr

While driving at a slow speed, my ford freestyle will lunge forward even while braking. i have jumped curbs because of this issue and feel that this problem should be addressed before it causes someone serious injury. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. the contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph, the transmission down shifted with a whining sound as the engine rpms increased excessively. the vehicle was taken to both an authorized dealer and an independent mechanic, whom both advised the contact that the transmission would need to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 127,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. the contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph, the vehicle suddenly lost acceleration power. the vehicle was moved to the shoulder. the vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was confirmed that the throttle body failed. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted about the failure. the failure and current mileages were 81,000.

We purchased our freestyle in 07 and literally only drove it for 3 years. the car started to lunge and make all kinds of noises when we took it in and they said our car was out of warranty by a couple miles literally they wouldn't do anything for us just told us it was going to be about $5000 to repair. that is huge when your still paying on it. please investigate this so we all can get a vehicle we can drive and not worry we are going to lunge at the kids school where you could easily hurt children. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. the contact stated that while stopped at a stop sign the vehicle accelerated independently. also, the failure happenned while in reverse as well. the vehicle was taken to a mechanic for diagnostic testing. the mechanic was unable to diagnose the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 89,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. while driving approximately 35 mph, the transmission began to down shift abnormally. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who advised that the transmission would need to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified and informed the contact that there was not a recall related to the defect. the approximate failure mileage was 125,000.

My 2007 freestyle lunges when i am stopped. i have had the problem since i got the car and ford seems to turn a blind eye. it seems to be worse when the air conditioner, defrost, heater is on. it is very scary and although i have not gotten in any accidents, i have gotten very close. took it to dealer and they said i needed a new throttle body, however the manufacturer went bankrupt so the parts are hard to find. now my car died completely and my mechanic is stating i need a new engine. how can this car not be recalled due to all of the complaints and issues reported. i see that an investigation was started, but can"t find any follow up information. please recall this car!! *tr

On the date shown, while driving in a funeral procession and entering the cemetery my vehicle started to lurch, lunge and bucking. tried to give it gas but didn't respond. i then shut the vehicle off and when i started upon leaving the cemetery the vehicle started this again. i drove to the dealership and the maintenance person told me that this was being caused by a sensor and that i could shut the vehicle down and restart after a few minutes. this seemed to work for a while then the same problems kept occurring. this was mentioned a number of times to the dealer with the same explanation. i think that this problem has now created another in the the transmission on the vehicle is gone.

At 49,660 miles we had to have the throttle body changed because the car lunged forward and stalled out. on june 19, 2012 our 2007 ford freestyle was serviced with a transmission flush and fluid change, and a multi-point inspection. everything looked good. on nov. 5, 2012 it would rev up when driving and would not accelerate. after researching, we found out that the cvt transmission that was put in the 2005-2007 ford freestyle is a defective design that poses numerous safety concerns. ford does not even make the transmission any more, so our only choice is to pay over $5000 for a used/rebuilt one that may have the same problems. our car is only 5 years old. we have taken good care of it. we need a reliable vehicle and do not have the money to fix this. please have ford recall these faulty cvt transmissions and have more concern for safety and customer satisfaction. *tr

I was doing a 3 point turn at my public storage facility. my foot was not on the accelerator nor on the brake. i was in drive. suddenly my car sort of sped up or lunged forward as if my foot were on the gas pedal. luckily i was far enough away from the storage unit in front of me so that i was able to stop the car without incident. i thought maybe it was a fluke or my imagination. however, it has happened a few more times since then so i will be taking it in to have it checked. i also decided to check for recalls for this issue and found that other freestyle owners were having similar incidents. i live in a high-rise with underground parking. our parking is tight with cars on all sides. so i now spend a lot more time pulling in and out because i am afraid the car might lunge me right into one of my garage neighbors' cars. it does not happen at any regular frequency from what i can tell. however, it has happened in drive and reverse (both with my foot not on a pedal). *tr

While attempting to park the vehicle, it lunged forward. the failure also occurred while at a stop light. the vehicle stalled various times. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the throttle body was cleaned; yet, the failure continued to occur. the vehicle was repaired the cvt transmission, but fix the problem. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. the contact stated that while shifting from park to drive, the vehicle erroneously accelerated. the vehicle was able to be driven to the dealer where it was determined that the throttle body had failed. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not contacted about the issue. the failure mileage was 51,000 and the current mileage was 53,126.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. while parked, the driver placed the vehicle in reverse when it suddenly accelerated backward and crashed into a telephone pole. the driver was not injured. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 153,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. the contact stated that when driving at any speed, the lights on the instrument panel would darken and the vehicle would lose power without warning. the vehicle would return to normal acceleration after several minutes but the air bag and service warning lights remained illuminated. the failure was experienced numerous times. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who performed a diagnostic and located the failure at the left headlight, which caused water and moisture to penetrate. the left headlight was replaced however, the failure was not corrected. the failure mileage was 84,300 and the current mileage was 84,900.

Low speeds forward or reverse, here in florida hot humid environment, car accelerates faster than foot pedal response. *tr

My car is cutting off when i drive it. it also races when i shift the gears. and when i turn the ac and shift the gears the car accelerates. my car has not been driven since may 2012. i've had it checked out by a car dealership repair shop and they couldn't find out what the problem is. *tr

While stopped the vehicle will lunge either forward or backwards without engaging the gas pedal. *tr

When i put the car in drive it lunges forward and when you put it in reverse it lunges back. if your foot is not on the brake you can hurt someone. its worse when the air conditioner is on. *tr

My 2007 ford freestyle has been surging over the past year and a half. at first it was very intermittent. now it is almost every time i use the car. i took it into the mechanic and he said that ford is having issues with the cvt transmission. so far there as not been a recall. he said he can't fix it because he cannot get the parts. my car with lunge forward when i turn it on. it also will surge when i go into reverse. today when i was dropping my youngest son at school it lunged forward in the area where children around. i had a difficult time controlling the car. it now is becoming a bigger safety issue. why is ford not recalling this car? it is not safe! what does it take to get this taken care of? my concern is someone is going be severely injured due to this problem. before this issue i was very happy with my freestyle. now i am so scared. ford please help! *tr

My foot was on the brake and i had the car in drive. the engine revved and the vehicle lunged. it has done so on multiple occasions since. it usually occurs when the air conditioner is running. *tr

Not long after i purchased the 2007 ford freestyle, summer came and i was using the air conditioner a lot. i noticed that when the ac was running, especially at high, the car would "lurch" forward at low speeds (probably 5 mph or less ). when i was parking the car, rolling into a parking space, with my foot hovering over the brake pedal, as soon as i got to the proper spot, the car would "lurch". when i would back out of a parking space with my foot hovering above the brake, it would "lurch". this proved to be a scary situation many times as there were cars passing in the parking lot. many times, i could have hit another car. even in the drive through of fast food restaurants with other cars in line, many times i have almost hit the car in front of me. many times, my car has "lurched" and stalled. the wrench light comes on, and if i don't turn the car all the way off in park, the car does not behave properly (as in no acceleration) nor does the wrench light go off. in the beginning, i thought it was something to do with the air conditioner being on high. the problem stopped in the winter when the ac wasn't being used. however, in the summer of 2011, it all started again. my ac went out, so i had it worked on. the problem continued. today, the problem continues. i almost hit a child in a parking lot the other day because my car "lurched". i began searching and found that others are having the same scary problem with their ford freestyles. it sounds as if i am maybe lazy or not too concerned since i haven't had this checked earlier, but frankly, i don't have the money to spend on repairs, so i keep hoping it won't cause a disastrous situation. please investigate this issue before it does become deadly. *tr

I got this car on 04/2010 thought it would be good for the kids nope i have had nothing but problems in jan /2011 the transmission went now 09/2012 same thing the car seemed like it was going to stall then lunged transmission again this is not a safe car !!!.. has been in shop as of 9/29/2012 tonight the auto shop called me and said the part is not in stock might be up till 3 weeks before they get it, wont pay for a rent a car for me & told me i could come get the car till the part comes in.... but cant tell me its safe for me & my kids to drive in ??something should be done asap !!! *tr

I purchased my 2007 ff dec of 2010. three months after purchase, i noticed mild acceleration sometimes without applying my foot to the pedal. it became progressively worse by mid june. so much so that i contacted drivetime where i purchased the car & they gave me some transmission shop to take it to, only be told that it was normal for that particular transmission. well, by 2012, the uninitiated acceleration has become so bad that a few months ago my car accelerated on its own & ran slam into the back of a lady's car causing more than $2000 worth of damage. i tried to explain to police that my car accelerated abruptly without me doing anything but slightly lifting my foot from the brake (never touching the gas). he didn't give me a ticket but said it was still my fault. my kids call the car a transformer but it is the worse trying to keep it from plunging forward or backward & hitting something or someone! i have to make absolute sure no one is around when i am in shopping lots because i am afraid when the car takes off backwards from parking spaces. i usually have to slam on brakes but then the car shuts off &on comes the engine light. something has to be done about this dangerous problem with the ford freestyle!!! *tr

I had left the vehicle idling in park while i went to check the mailbox. when i gotback i shifted into reverse and when i took my foot off the brake the vehicle lunged back almost striking a pedestrian i have complained about this before and i notice the investigation has been open since may 2011 i have also noticed there have been alot of complaints about this problem on the web. just an fyi it seems to lunge when taking off in forward or reverse. i also noticed there is a class action suit against ford for this problem in california. *tr

When reversing out of and into various parking spaces, the vehicle lurches forward when i am not accelerating. i cannot detect a pattern but it has happened at least 6 times. *tr

The car surges when you put in gear, even with your foot on the brake. it does it in forward and reverse. it is very scary, many times i almost hit something. this past winter i was on the interstate and the car lost power, i could not go over 30 miles per hour. *tr

Bought 2007 used ford freestyle with 22,000 miles on jan 31, 2009 from ford dealership replaced throttle body in july 2011 and again in march 2012 due to surging forward replaced converter and compressor in the same 13 month time period as the two throttle body replacement wrench light comes on intermittently, took to dealership for them to diagnose hydraulic pressure unit failure, stated that part is no longer made therefore only option is to replace entire transmission at a cost of 5600-7000 dollars. this car is not safe, has surged forward multiple times, when taking off car will not accelerate which almost caused me to be t-boned with my four small children in the car, at times will not start or dies and have to pull over on side of road -- much more details documented if needed for investigation. *tr

As i was stopping to get gas, the car surged when i was applying brakes. it is also surging as i am driving down the road. this is happening more and more. getting to the point where i am scared to drive the car. i have grandkids that ride in the car with me. can't afford to get a new car. *tr

We have owned this car for just over a year. for several months now, we have been having problems with the car surging/lunging. it happens without any notice, and you have to slam on the brakes to stop it. initially, i only noticed the problem when pulling into a parking space. the vehicle would lunge forward. in the last couple of months it has started lunging backward and forward, regardless of how fast i was going (pulling in, backing up, or driving down the highway at a steady speed.) once, the car lunged as i was backing up and hit another car. minor damage. not reported. it is starting to happen more often, and the car has also begun dying if it happens whole backing up. turning the car off and restarting it solves that. i've had to start parking further back in spots because i don't want to hit the car in front of me. this has indirectly caused cosmetic damage (coming out of a store twice i've noticed scrapes that look like someone backed into me.) i don't understand how this can be such a widely reported and potentially dangerous problem without a recall or even acknowledgement of the issue (if you call ford.) my car has lunged forward at red lights and stop signs toward oncoming traffic, as well as driveways with children nearby. it may only be a few feet, but even that can be deadly considering when the problem occurs most. *tr

On several occasions, my car has surged forward when i was moving at very low speeds when my foot was not on the accelerator. this seems to be worse when the air conditioner is running. on these occasions, the engine sometimes stalled and twice the wrench light came on. when the car was shut off and turned on again, the wrench light went off and the car started but it seemed to run a little rough. these incidents seem to happen months apart, but i have learned to turn off the a/c when driving at low speeds. this condition is especially dangerous when i am crawling through the line to pick up my grandchildren at school. on the last occasion both the wrench and the engine light came on. i took it to the dealer the next day. they diagnosed a computer wire problem (i think the computer analysis number is 19773) and a broken "anti-roll" mount. the cost will be $739.57 even though it is still under original warranty till october. from the comments i have been reading on the internet, this will still not fix the surging problem which i had never heard of before until a friend told me. my husband is a ford retiree and until now we have been very pleased with our car. it only has 48,000 miles. *tr

We purchased this vehicle new 8/18/07 from palm coast ford. in may or june 2010 i began noticing the car lunging when backing out of parking spots or once you have backed out and then placed into drive. i also encountered an issue with the car stalling if parked on an incline. on 7.5.10 the vehicle was left for several days with palm coast ford for diagnostics and they claimed nothing was wrong with the car as they could not duplicate the "issues." as this "issue" did not seem appropriate i visited the daytona beach ford dealership but this was not a documented visit as was the palm coast ford visit. the daytona ford service manager indicated it was a just the way the car was designed to prevent stalling when backing up or pulling forward. so i lived with this problem hoping that it wouldn't lunge and hit someone in a parking lot. my brother finally rode with me and said this is not correct so i took the vehicle to a non-ford repair shop who recommended a tune-up be accomplished. this occurred oct. 25, 2011 and corrected the problem. however, now whatever they accomplished with the tune-up is now wearing off as the vehicle has begun it's lunging problem again in the past few weeks. that's when i researched and found these incident reports so i want to report my problem to help you document there is definitely something going on with this make/model car. i like my freestyle but there's definitely an issue with the lunging situation. *tr

While driving on vacation to our destination in south carolina, with my wife, daughter, dog, and myself and a car full of luggage. traveling at approximately 60 mph in the hills of west virginia, i applied more throttle approximately 3/4 of the way up one of the large hills. the cvt transmission 'downshifted' (actually it doesn't downshift, rather it just adjusted it's ratio quickly to improve torque output to the wheels -- i'm an engineer) and there was a huge clunk and the accelerator no longer affected acceleration. fortunately, i had enough momentum to crest the top of the hill and coasted down the hill on the other side. at 67,000 miles, our extended warranty of 5 years or 75,000 miles that we paid ford for had just expired months before. the outcome? a tow to a ford dealer, a 40 mile drive to the nearest car rental agency that was open (it was a saturday), certainly a big bill coming from the ford dealer, and a 6 hour delay in reaching our destination left me frazzled. maybe this is a one-off, issue, i thought. however, when i got to our destination today, i went on-line looking to see about typical repair costs for ford's cvt transmission and instead i am finding dozens of similar stories on-line about the freestyle cvt. what's going on here, i thought? how can this be occurring at a mileage so far below the mileage that the oems design for (at ford this is typically 150,000 miles). something seems amiss here to me with nhtsa regarding this component design at ford. i realize that you should and must prioritize the most serious issues first regarding injury and/or death but your mission also speaks of reducing economic losses. i encourage you to respond to me directly if at all possible. as an engineer in the automotive market for 20 years, i am very confident there is a design or manufacturing flaw that consumers are living with. *tr

When stopped vehicle will lung forward, idle will go up & down causing this to lung, idle speed will vary from about 600 rpm to 1300 rpm this makes it hard to park and when on the road stopped, took to dealer for repair in aug of 2010 repair (changed throttle body) that lasted for about 6 months and started again. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. the contact stated that the vehicle would exhibit recurring unintended acceleration failures. the failure occurred when the air conditioning was running and when the contact was slowing decelerating to attempt a turn. the vehicle had not been inspected or repaired. the failure mileage was unknown, but the current mileage was 90,000. updated 10/03/12*lj updated 10/05/2012 *js

The freestyle will rev and surge forward or backwards when in gear and idle. this primarily occurs when the a/c unit is on. i have to apply the brakes until the car goes back to normal rpm. typically this happens in parking lots or drive-thru lanes and has caused me several close calls for collisions. sometimes after the surge happens, the wrench light on the dash comes on. i am not able to drive as the car feels underpowered and i cannot accelerate well. turning off the car, waiting a bit, then restarting seems to reset it. dealer says it's a known problem with the throttle body and there is no recall for the part and is very expensive to replace. *tr

I have also experienced unexpected vehicle movement when my foot was not on the accelerator. my vehicle has moved as much as 1-2 feet when the brake was not applied or lightly applied. i describe the movement as a "lunge". also, as others have reported,, the lunging has occured when my foot was not on the accelerator and was either firmly on the brake pedal or lightly on the brake pedal. i have only noticed this condition while in "drive". lunges have been sudden and unexpected, and generally are of brief duration. the condition seems worse with the air-conditioning in operation and/or when the steering wheel is turned. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. the contact stated that the vehicle accelerated independently while the brakes were depressed. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable to diagnose the failure. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage was 69,000 and the current mileage was 82,000.

I was going to pull out into a 4 lane road and was easing up to see better...out of nowhere the car begins to accelerating. once i got out into the road the car just cut off and i had to quickly restart it to avoid being hit. then i turned in to chic fil a and was in the drive thru line. it was a pretty long line so we would ease up ever few minutes. the car jumps and starts to accelerating and i stomp on the brakes. the car was accelerating so much that the force of the brakes stopping the car made my tires squeal. *tr

Air conditioning does not work when driving under 35 mph or especially when at an idle. air is not cool at all. then when i speed up, i have air again although occasionally car will start to die and dash lights up and then it surges and is fine again when going down the highway at higher speeds. this is mostly when it is hot outside. when cool or raining, the problem is better. *tr

On very hot days, the car will lurch forward when put into gear the first couple of times. *tr

I drive a 2007 ford freestyle, and my car lunges while my foot is slightly on the brakes. i cannot have my air-conditioning on while i'm on a stand still and my key ignition is lose and the car light comes on or the car will just stop. i told it to the dealership and all they say is pay for a diagnostic and get it fixed! this car is not safe to drive and i'm scared to continue to drive it on long road trip with my precious cargo. *tr

Car lunges when holding foot on the brake whether in drive or reverse. the lunging is getting worse. very scary. also, air conditioning does not work when idling or stopped; has begun acting like it's going to die and then lunging while driving on highway now. the car has done this since i got it in 2008, but was not as severe and being a woman, wasn't sure if this was just how this car acted for some weird reason. it is getting worse and worse now. it feels very dangerous. now the air conditioner won't work when car is idling either. it works great when going down the highway or in cool or rainy weather. my life is driving. i am a healthcare contractor and must drive often. i need my car. i understand from what i have read (a lot) that many people are filing class action suits. i just want my car fixed asap. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. the contact stated that the vehicle would abnormally lunge forward while driving at any speed. the failure would become worse when the air conditioning unit was activated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that there were no failures found within the vehicle and offered no additional assistance. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 80,000 and the current mileage was 92,000.

The car started making a noise while in park or neutral. after a few weeks, began making a whining noise while going in reverse in addition to the noise it was making while in park and neutral. it is now in the transmission shop and costing me $2,500 to fix many of the components with the transmission including the bearings; torque converter, flush kit and some other things; along with labor. i have read where this transmission should be recalled. *tr

We purchased this vehicle on wednesday august 8th, 2012. we were backing up out of a parking spot and as my husband turned the steering wheel the car accelerated backwards and the car shut off after he hit the brakes. he did not have his foot on the accelerator at all. in fact, he was in transition from the brake and his foot hadn't even hit the accelerator pedal yet. this is the only problem we have experienced since having the vehicle. i would not say it lunges forward or reverse- i would say it hops forward or reverse. it's seems to be a spurt of acceleration. the vehicle shifts fine into gear, no stalls, no grinding noises, just little spurts when it's backing up. the only difference between my husbands driving and mine is that i always engage the emergency brake when i park. i'm used to driving manual transmissions. so, when i put the vehicle into reverse i still have the emergency brake on and the spurts do not occur with my driving. i did find it alarming that with my particular vehicle it does not require my foot to be on the brake pedal in order to start the vehicle. i can start the vehicle by simply turning the key. this is not something i'm used to seeing in modern vehicles as i am used to driving volkswagen's. i'm concerned because i don't know if this problem will get worse. will i drive down the road and not be able to stop? i can't afford extra parts. i love everything about this vehicle (and from a volkswagen enthusiast that says a lot). i just don't know what to do or what the worst case scenario is. i don't want to lose my life. *tr

Loud whirring noise which gets louder with acceleration and is really loud going downhill when the engine is holding back. also have two rust spots on the hood and the car is only 5 years old and has been kept clean and is waxed at least once per year. *tr

Last year my car just stopped running, we thought it was the alternator so we put a new one in. that worked for a little while, but the humming noise returned and has gotten louder. upon further investigation into the car it is in the transmission part. it is quiet as long as it is not going down the road. as soon as you get any speed it whines terrible. it is so loud you can hear it over large equipment running. this is the second vehicle i have purchased from ford with the same failure. it needs to be recalled like the other transmissions. *tr

Incident 1: vehicle lunged forward during a low speed tight turn into a parking spot. driver's right foot was on the brake, nothing was hit. air conditioning was on. unable to repeat. incident 2: vehicle lunged backward while backing a small camping trailer into a driveway. driver's right foot was on the brake, nothing was hit. steering wheel was straight, air conditioning on. no damage. unable to repeat. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. the contact stated that while the vehicle was in reverse, the vehicle accelerated unexpectedly. the failure recurred as soon as the contact shifted into drive. the check engine warning light illuminated during the failure. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was not contacted. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileages were 45,000.

Tl* the contact owns 2007 ford freestyle. the contact stated that while attempting to make a right turn the vehicle accelerated independently. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnose that the electric throttle body needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 1,500 and the current mileage was 39,286. ..updated 09-21-12*bf the consumer stated the first time the vehicle accelerated, she had just made a right turn out of a business, and the vehicle just took off to the right and hit the curb. the dealer said nothing could be as there was no recall on the vehicle. as more miles was put on the vehicle, the sudden acceleration was happening more frequently. the dealer kept the vehicle for a week, but was unable to find a problem. updated 09/25/12

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. the contact stated that the vehicle surged while driving at low speeds. the failure would mostly occur when the contact was attempting a turn. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection or repairs. the failure mileage was 73,000 and the current mileage was 78,099...updated 11/01/12 *bf the consumer stated there were 3-4 incidents of surging, from trying to park or pulling into a parking space. updated 11/02/12

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. *tr

When idling/parking the vehicle will surge uncontrollably. causing near misses of other cars and personnel. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. the contact stated that the vehicle lunged forward while driving at low speeds or while stopped. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, who ran a diagnostic test but could not diagnose the failure. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 117,557.

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 *js

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. the contact stated that while driving at low speeds, the vehicle surged forward without having the acceleration pedal depressed. the check engine warning light was also illuminated. the failure recurred sporadically. the contact was able to secure an appointment for diagnosis of the failure. the manufacturer was not made aware of failure. the current mileage was 95,000. the approximate failure mileage was 60,000.

During the week of july 2, 2012, we were in cleveland, ohio, and it was exceptionally hot. 100+ degree temperatures every day, so we had the air conditioning on full blast. when driving the car at slow rates of speed -- in parking garages, for instance -- or reversing out of parking spaces, the car lunged as though i'd accelerated, but my foot was either not on the accelerator at all, or on the brake. the following week, temperatures cooled, and the lunging was not as noticeable. the week of july 16, 2012, it was again hot, and the symptoms started again -- lunging when driving at slow rates of speed, reverse, etc. during this particular week, though, the car would stall as well. it always re-started, though. on july 27, 2012, the car again stalled, and then would not go more than 50 mph. when we took it to the dealer, we were told we needed a new transmission. for the lunging issue, research online shows that might be due to a dirty body throttle, but two separate dealers say that it's definitely the transmission. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. the contact stated that while driving 20 mph, the vehicle lunged forward rapidly even though the accelerator pedal was not applied. the failure recurred several times while driving and while parking. the contact had to brake in order to stop acceleration. the check engine warning light and the service needed warning light illuminated. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer or repair shop for inspection or repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a diagnostic test was scheduled. the failure mileage was 79,000 and the current mileage was 80,000.

When i move my 2007 ford freestyle from park to reverse or drive, my car lunges forward unexpectedly even though i'm not pressing on the accelerator. i have to brake hard to stop the car. sometimes the car's engine cuts out and the repair light goes on. when i restart the car it's ok. seems to happen more in warmer weather. i am concerned that the lunging will cause an accident soon as i must slam on the brakes to stop it. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. the contact stated that while stopped with the brake pedal depressed, the vehicle suddenly surged forward. the failure also occurred while the vehicle was in reverse and most often when the air conditioner was activated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for a diagnostic test. the technician stated that the mass flow sensor would have to be replaced. there was an investigation under nhtsa action number: pe11018 (vehicle speed control) that may be related to the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 90,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. the contact stated that while stopped or in reverse, the accelerated forward. the failure recurred without warning and on a consistent basis. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer or a repair shop for inspection or repair. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 70,000 and the current mileage was 80,000.

When traveling at low speeds in forward and reverse the car lunges even when not pressing the accelerator. it has happened multiple times continuously over the past year or more. today alone the lunging has happened four times. at least two times in the last two months the engine has stalled in conjunction with the lunging. while no accidents have occurred yet, there have been some close calls in parking situations. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. the contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the check engine warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle abnormally accelerated and then, lost power. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis. the dealer advised that they needed to replace the control module. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and stated that the vehicle was not under recall. the failure and current mileage was 96,000.

My car has been lunging both in forward and reverse for the past week, and now it's not really accelerating when i press down on the gas pedal. a couple of times i have come close to hitting cars without even having my foot on the accelerator. *tr

Engine revs with no accelerator pressure when going from park to reverse or drive. it is fortunate that the brake pedal must be depressed to remove the shifter from park so the sudden movement can be somewhat controlled if you are expecting it. if you were in neutral which wouldn't require your foot on the brake, the consequences could be nasty to nearby vehicles or pedestrians. my wife is trying to just drive my work truck as the freestyle has her very concerned for her and others' safety. *js

I have recently purchased the 2007 ford freestyle and have noticed at times when i put it into drive or reverse it lunges without my pressing the acceleration. this is very concerning because it feels unsafe and likely to cause an accident! *tr

My 2007 ford freestyle will lunge unexpectedly in idle, with foot on the brake. sometimes the vehicle will surge and shut down. this happens more with the air conditioning on. i will shut off the a/c, then restart the vehicle and drive without a/c. *tr

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. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. the contact stated the vehicle surged forward whether it was is in drive or reverse. the contact stated the failure had occurred for over a year. the contact was forced to put the vehicle in park while at a traffic light due to the failure. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and the throttle body was removed and cleaned. the dealer stated the throttle body did not need to be replaced. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was unknown. the current mileage was 75,923.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. the contact was traveling 3 mph in the reverse position and when the brakes were depressed, the vehicle accelerated unexpectantly and the engine stalled. the check engine warning light illuminated after the failure. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was contacted. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 79,000 and the current mileage was 83,000.

While driving in 90 degree + temperatures, we have noticed that the car lurches while reversing from a parking spot, or at a stop. braking does stop the unexpected acceleration, however it still feels unsafe. this has happened 3-6 times, and as recently as today (7/17/12). it is not driver error - again has happened enough that we are able to analyze that the foot is not on the gas. check engine light comes on when this occurs. *tr

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. *tr

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.

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. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. the contact stated that the vehicle would suddenly accelerate with the brake depressed, while reversing, when at a complete stop or when the air conditioner was activated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who advised that the air-conditioning power caused the vehicle to suddenly accelerate. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not available. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 40,000 and the current mileage was 77,773. the vin was not available.

Vehicle lunges when stopped. check engine light goes off and comes on. vehicle losses all power. when vehicle restarts it operates okay for awhile and then problem repeats itself. *tr

Parked in parking garage. when backing up, car lurched and ran into another vehicle that was backing up. i was in reverse when the other car backed up. foot on brake and car lurched into other car. no personal injuries than goodness. *tr since that time, it has lurched in both forward and reverse. i originally thought that somehow my foot hit the gas pedal and could not figure out how i was doing this. i also thought that maybe the floor mat had somehow bound the gas pedal, but, i checked and it is not the problem. sensor replaced on car as mechanic thought that this might be causing the problem. it was fine after that for about 1,500 miles and problem has started again. the problem seems to be made worse if the temperature is over 90 outside or if the car is sitting and idling or operating at low speeds. i have been lucky that no other property damage and/or personal injuries.

We had noticed that the car would surge from time to time at lower speeds. i found some information on the wed that indicated that nhtsa was investigating a lunging problem. i took that information to the dealership and was sure that they would repair because of the safety issues. i found that they would not, but they have a tsb 11-10-21 for the problem that appears to be like what we are experiencing. i am a professor in the automotive engineering technology department at minnesota state university, mankato and this is a definite safety issue. yesterday while hooking up a trailer, the car lunged in reverse.....my wife was trying to hook up a trailer with someone between the car and trailer. no one was injured, but it is a safety problem. *tr

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. *tr

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. *tr

Car will lunge if i'm starting to brake or pressing very lightly applying brakes and sometimes will move several feet before i can get it to stop i have hit curbs and garage doors because of it. *tr

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! *tr

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. *tr

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. *tr

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. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. the contact stated that while stopped at a traffic light, the vehicle accelerated on its own. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for a diagnosis. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure and current mileages were 62,000.

Unintended acceleration when sitting at an idle and removing foot from brake. *tr

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. *tr

There is an issue when going very slow or stopped where the car 'lunges' forward (or backwards in reverse) while the gas pedal is not being pressed. it happens worst when a/c is on and the steering wheel is turned. it has been getting progressively worse, and now i can duplicate it to where i have my foot on the brake pedal and it still moves about 6 inches forward with no way to stop it. the vehicle revs during this time and sometimes dies right after doing it as well. it seems to be something with the throttle body and is a defect with the car. i have found other used freestyles at various dealerships and was able to get 2 of them to do this same thing. *tr

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. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestlye. the contact stated that while decreasing speed and while stopping, the vehicle pushed forward. the contact also stated that the vehicle momentarily surged forward when the accelerator pedal was no longer engaged. the contact had to rapidly apply the brakes to stop the vehicle. the failure recurred frequently. the throttle body was replaced, but the failure continued. the failure and current mileages were 42,000. updated 8/7/12 *cn

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. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. the contact was entering a parking space at 5 mph when the engine rpm's increased excessively. the vehicle was taken to a mechanic who inspected the failure and replaced the throttle body assembly. neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 101,011.

Vehicle a "surging" at low speeds. especially bad and dangerous when attempting to parallel park. requires foot on brake during parking, and extreme caution. vehicle "surges" in both forward and reverse gears. while attempting to accelerate on the highway there was no power and it took approximately one mile to reach highway cruising speed. the throttle body was replaced at customer's expense by the ford dealer. the mileage on the vehicle is now 78,234 and the same problem is occurring. *tr

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. *tr

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 *js

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. the contact stated that while attempting to park, he depressed the brake pedal and there was a rapid increase in the engine rpms. the vehicle also surged forward and backward during the failure. the failure continued once the brake pedal was released. the failure recurred consistently when the engine was idled and when the temperature was high. the vehicle was inspected by a mechanic, who stated that the failure was related to the throttle body. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered no assistance. the failure mileage was 50,000 and the current mileage was 64,000.

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. *tr

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??? *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. the contact stated that the vehicle stalled while driving in reverse. the vehicle was restarted and a light on the instrument panel illuminated, indicating there was a problem. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for a diagnosis. the contact was informed that the vehicle would need a new throttle body and a new transmission. the manufacturer was notified but offered no assistance. the vehicle had not been repaired. the failure and current mileages were 120,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. the contact stated that the vehicle lunged forward abnormally before completely stalling. the contact was able to restart the vehicle but the failure recurred consistently especially when the air conditioning unit was activated. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection or repair. the current mileage was 93,000. the approximate failure mileage was 88,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. the contact stated that while driving 60 mph and merging onto the highway, the vehicle started hesitated without any warning. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the throttle body was defective and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was no longer under warranty. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 85,000 and the current mileage was 95,000.

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. *tr

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. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. the contact stated that while driving approximately 5 mph, the vehicle suddenly lunged forward. the failure occurred while in reverse and while coming to a stop. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for a diagnostic test. there was an investigation open under nhtsa action number: pe11018 (vehicle speed control) that may be related to the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 70,000.

The vehicles accelerates when brake is on. has happened on multiple occasions and for both drivers of vehicle. the vehicle just surges forward a short distance. don't know exact first date as it was infrequent and i thought maybe i was imagining it. second driver of vehicle confirmed problem. only goes forward a few inches but very scary and frequency is increasing. will be taking to shop. see this is listed on web sites as a frequent problem with the 2007 freestyle. *tr

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.

Our car has on several occasions accelerated on it's own. mostly when it is hot out. it will accelerate either in reverse or forward without even having our foot on the gas pedal. on 6/21/2012 it almost fordced us out into an intersection. *tt

I was pulling into a parking space when the car lunged and hit the concrete wall in front of me. it had been doing this mildly for a couple of days. during this event, the speed was unexpected and dangerous. *tr

Tl* the contact owns 2007 ford freestyle. the contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning. the contact stated that the failure occurred moments after the vehicle surged forward. the contact stated that the check engine light illuminated once the vehicle was restarted. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was 70,000 and the current mileage was 112,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. the contact stated that while driving 25 mph, the transmission failed. the vehicle hesitated, surged, and emitted a loud noise. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for an inspection and they stated that the automatic transmission assembly needed to be repaired. the vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. the manufacturer was notified and they stated that the vehicle was already repaired under warranty once. the contact would have to pay to have it repaired a second time. the failure mileage was 19,000.

Vehicle suddenly surges from stopped position without the accelerator being depressed, occurs in forward and reverse without warning, problem is intermittent. *tr

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. *tr

In july of 2011 we started experiencing lurching. when you press the brake to put the car into reverse or drive, the car lunges when letting off of the brake. then the wrench light came on and lost all power. after turning the car off and then back on the light went away but not the lunging problem. we took it to the dealership where we bought the car and they did a computer update. it kind of fixed the problem. now one year later in june of 2012 the car is lurching again, but worse than ever. while sitting in a drive through line, i released my foot off the brake and the car suddenly lunged forward. after reading the many reports online from other ford freestyle owners, this is not an isolated incident. and the there seems to be no fix for the problem. dealerships are throwing parts at cars hoping to fix the problem but none seem to be working. while car owners are paying exorbitant fees to not have a problem fixed. *jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. the contact stated that the vehicle would attempt to accelerate when decelerating or sitting idle, in reverse or forward. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and two additional mechanics who advised that the throttle body needed to be replaced. the failure mileage was 75,000 and the current mileage was 82,000.

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. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. while the contact was driving into parking space with her foot on the brake, the vehicle suddenly lunged forward. the contact continued to depress the brake pedal and was able to stop the vehicle. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for a diagnostic test. there was an investigation under nhtsa action number: pe11018 (vehicle speed control) that may be related to the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not available. the approximate failure mileage was 62,000.

When i'm parked the engine revs up or when i try to reverse it speeds up, even with my foot on the brake. the car will stall out when i'm reversing or jump and lunge when i'm driving. it's terrifying because it's sped up on it's own so quickly that i've almost had several wrecks. i won't even let anyone else drive my car because it is unsafe and a liability. *tt

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. *js

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. *jb

Over the months, when driving the vehicle there were inconsistent occurrences of surging forward or backward at low speeds without accelerating. typically this has occurred when parking or backing out of a parking spot/garage. it has increased lately and this past friday, the vehicle surged greatly and then the engine stalled. this has happened after idling. the only "remedy" is shutting the vehicle down completely and then restarting. *tr

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. *tr

About a week after i bought my 2007 ford freestyle it started lunging when placed in gear (drive or reverse). it is the same as the many many other 05-07 freestyles i have red about. something needs to be done about this. some day this may result in a death. the freestyle is a family car, which means there are children around it. think about what you would want done if this car attacked your child. life is worth much more than a recall on a flawed car. *tr

The car first started when i had it on cruise control going down the highway at 70mph. i had the air conditioning on and the tach went to 4,000 rpms and the car shut off while going down the highway. the car when sitting idle will idle up and down. when put into reverse or drive the car jumps forward or backwards and you can barely stop it by pressing the brakes. now when the car is put into reverse and your backing out of a parking space the car will lunge and then turn off. *js

Engine surges at low speed, vehicle lunges. issue is exacerbated when air conditioner is on. *js

When idling at an intersection or taking off from a parked position...the freestyle will experience a quick surge of acceleration. i have been fortunate enough to apply the brake to stop the vehicle without incident. it seems to occur more when air conditioning is on. the most recent occurrence happened to my wife when she was out with the kids. she put on the gas, it lunged forward, she slammed the brakes and then the engine stalled...this happened twice. we parked the vehicle in a parking lot overnight. we were able to drive it the next morning to the ford dealership for service. it's happening way too often and it isn't safe. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. the contact stated that while attempting to park the vehicle lunged forward abnormally. the engine and transmission warning lamp also illuminated. the contact mentioned that the failure would recur whether driving forward or in reverse. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 80,000 and the current mileage was 120,000.

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! *tr

Our car was quite new. my daughters and i were in the car at a stop light. someone was in front of me at the time and they were making a right hand turn. when i was slightly rolling forward i applied pressure to the brake and my car jumped or lunged forward-causing an accident with 4 kids and 2 adults involved. this is the first of many incidents with my car proactively moving. *tr

My 2007 ford freestyle has been having unexpected acceleration while at very low speeds in either forward or reverse. the acceleration can be stopped by the brake, but happens unexpectedly. i have previously reported this to the ford dealership where i purchased the vehicle, however, they were unable to replicate the problem, so no action was taken. the problem has been occurring with increasing frequency over the past year. it is worse when the car has been running for a long time, or in hot weather it seems with air conditioning running. the lunging will sometimes happen repeatedly in the course of trying to park the car, then the car will sometimes stall. i have serious safety concerns while driving in parking lots as it is difficult to control the vehicle. the problem is exactly as described in nhtsa investigation pe11018. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. the contact stated that the vehicle would abnormally accelerate when the engine was started, when parking, or when reversing. the contact also stated that the failure was most prominent when the air conditioner was active. the failure was experienced numerous times. the vehicle was taken to the dealer but a diagnostic was not performed. the vehicle was test driven but the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 32,000 and the current mileage was 85,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. the contact stated that the rear middle passenger seat belt retractor locked, which prevented him from using it. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that the seat belt assembly needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that they would contact him at a later date. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 20,500 and the current mileage was 29,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. the contact stated that when the gear was shifted into drive with the brake depressed when the vehicle suddenly accelerated. the vehicle also made a loud idle noise when the gear was shifted to neutral or park. the failure was experienced several times. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer to have a diagnostic performed. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not available. the approximate failure mileage was 80,000 and the current mileage was 121,000.

Three out of four tire valves cracked and leaked air during long highway trips. there was no sudden failure and no accidents occurred. the problem was corrected by replacing the tire valve and reinflating the tire. *tr

While backing from parking space car lunged backward like in acceleration. second time was put into drive and started to accelerate without had pedal being pressed. each time the wrench light comes on. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. while driving less than 5 mph in reverse, the vehicle unexpectedly lunged forward with a rapid increase in the rpms. the failure also occurred when the brake pedal was applied. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the transmission was replaced. the failure continued to occur. the failure was also diagnosed by a different mechanic who stated the failure was related to the electronic throttle body. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 139,000. ... updated 08/15/12 *bf

Vehicle lunges about 1 ft while foot is on break no reason in drive or reverse with no gas pressure, lunges about 6 feet without foot on break no warning or reason, vehicle jerks and stalls and loses power after lunging 1-2 ft in reverse, throttle /transmission light will turn on and off. when put on the diagnostic the computer the car computer will not keep code, i live in a family neighborhood this is very dangerous kids play in the street!!!! ford needs to take responsibility!! *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. the contact stated that while driving 65 mph the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle also accelerated independently when shifted into reverse or drive and the contact had to depress the brakes with extreme force in order to get the vehicle to stop. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis and the transmission was replaced. the failure recurred six months after the repair. there were no further repairs made to the vehicle. the failure mileage was 30,000 and the current mileage was 65,000.

Just bought a used 2007 ford freestyle and had it for 3 days, and had the already documented lunging/stalling issue. *tr

While holding brake and shifting to drive or reverse the rpm's increase causes the vehicle to lunge, almost hit a man in a parking lot,have came close to car's on different occasions. was happening occasionally but now it's every time you drive the vehicle. also the vehicle loses power during acceleration,then the wrench light comes on. you have to stop and turn the engine off. then restart engine. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. the contact stated that the vehicle abnormally accelerated with the brakes depressed. the throttle warning light illuminated after the failure. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and the dealer confirmed that the throttle body assembly needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was contacted and the vehicle was repaired. the failure mileage was 49,799 and the current mileage was 49,803. updated 07/05/12*lj updated 07/10/12

As has been reported by others, the vehicle will accelerate unexpectedly at low speeds when in reverse and drive, while the brake is engaged or i'm just letting off the brakes. i have to mash the brakes hard and keep them engaged for several seconds until the acceleration slows to normal. the problem seems to happen more frequently when the a/c is on. *tr

Driving vehicle with a/c on, vehicle jerks forward or backward depending if in reverse or drive, control panel lights up and car shuts down or loses power while driving. have to shut car off and restart and light will go out and power will return. as long as a/c is on, vehicle will continue with the same problem. almost have hit other cars in parking lot and road due to it acting up. very unsafe, ford needs a recall before someone gets killed!! *tr

When attempting to enter a parking space, the vehicle suddenly accelerated and lurched forward necessitating a very quick change of foot position from gas pedal to brake pedal. after bringing vehicle to a complete stop and again attempting to move forward into a parking space, vehicle repeated lurching movements, and again necessitated rapid change of foot position to brake. vehicle continues to exhibit problem, not only when moving forward, but also when vehicle is in reverse. it has been inspected several times at a certified ford dealership, with no obvious defects detected. online defects search lists numerous reports of similar problems with solution being to replace throttle body, a very costly repair. *jb

Filed to go with campaign id pe11018. 2007 freestyle attemps to lurch forward or backward when put into gear with foot on brake. also, when beginning acceleration, vehicle wants to luch forward and/or speed up more quickly than usual. have hit a curb because of vehicle lurching forward. also have almost had an accident backing out of driveway due to unexpected acceleration when put into reverse. *tt

I purchased a used ford freestyle 2007 model in april and after having the car that i love and felt safe with my children in, it began to act crazy!! it lunges when pulling in to park or backing out of a parking spot. it scares me now to put my kids in it!!! today after it lunged a couple different times the check engine light came on. while attempting to park at the store i almost hit a parked car and couldn't control the freestyle!! it seems to be worse if the air is on. after one of the lunging fits today a wrench light came on and then there was no power at all. i pulled over turned it off and restarted it the light went out and power came back! something really needs to be done!!! *js

My 2007 ford freestyle has been accelerating without the gas pedal being pressed. it usually occurs when in reverse. it does not do it everytime. the last few days it has been doing it in drive as well. today it was enough to cause the warning light to come on. i was able to stop my vehicle with the brakes. this is getting worse and i am afraid it may lead to an accident. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. while stopped at a light, the contact noticed that the defroster stopped emitting hot air and the windshield would not defrost. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for a diagnostic test. the technician replaced the thermostat, heater core, and water pump. the failure continued after the repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the failure was a characteristic of the vehicle and there was nothing they could do to assist. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 39,688. updated 06/26/12 *bf

I purchased this vehicle on 12/03/2007. i don't remember the first time i noticed it lunge, but when i did notice it i brought it to my husband's attention, and because he didn't drive it, he brushed it off. when i start the vehicle i have to make sure i have my foot on the brake before placing it in drive or reverse because it will lunge. however, recently my husband was driving it and as we approached an intersection and he started braking for the redlight, it lunged forward with a lot of force - it was scary! *tr

Just above idle the car lunges forward whether we are moving forward or in reverse. *tr

Tl* the contact owns 2007 ford freestyle. the contact stated that while the brakes were depressed, the vehicle lunged forward. the contact stated that all of the lights on the instrument panel illuminated prior to the failure. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was not contacted. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 54,000 and the current mileage was 78,158.

When i put my vehicle in reverse or drive and slowly release the brake, it will sometimes lunge forward or backward, accordingly. this usually only happens when the air conditioner is on. it also sometimes happens when i turn the wheel to the left or right also when coming out of park. *tr

When transmission is placed into reverse or drive, the engine will surge at idle speed. it creates a very scary situation especially in parking lots. the surge usually happens right after the transmission shift and then can happen at any time, usually at idle speed. took it to the dealer for repair and they said it need a new throttle body. i've seen hundreds of other posts about this same issue with model years 05-07 freestyles. *js

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. the contact was driving 30 mph when the vehicle began to loose power. the vehicle would lunge forward abnormally when braking to a complete stop. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer and the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 112,000.

The transmission causes performance issues. the transmission jerks, rattles, doesn't pull, causes the engine to stop while traveling or parked in traffic. causes sudden jerking while driving, backing up and starting off. it also jerks violently when the vehicle is put in drive or reverse even before starting to drive. while driving the transmissions causes the vehicle to be slow to change speed. this is a serious safety hazard cause while driving the vehicle jerks so violently that it risk hitting another vehicle or pedestrian. *tr

The cars rpms are revving on there own while car is idling or is moving very slowly as in when trying to park or barely moving forward or back. when this happens the car jumps. i have almost hit two cars and some kids in a school parking lot. this needs to be looked into. *tr

Moving from park to reverse. the vehicle lunged suddenly causing me to narrowly miss nearby parked cars.

2007 ford freestyle. consumer states vehicle had a burning smell and stopped running while driving *tgw the consumer stated the catalytic converter was replaced. a few days later, the burning smell returned and the vehicle stopped running. the dealer replaced the catalytic converter again. the consumer stated the catalytic converter was replaced three times. also, the manifold, gasket and seals had to be replaced because they melted due to heat. three months later. the oil light illuminated. the service mechanic informed the consumer there was no oil in the engine and he was unable to see any type of leak. the consumer was informed the entire exhaust system needed to be replaced as well as the ignition coil and fans, because the vehicle would probably overheat. *jb

Throttle body system problem. car lunging at low speeds and when the driver is not pressing the acceleration pedal; sudden and unexpected. more apparent when the vehicle's air conditioning system is on or when the steering wheel is turned sharply. past loyal ford customer. this was a brand new purchase. problem started again after the hydraulic control unit was replaced in 2008. i have had all i can take; visited dealership today (3-02-212)! please ford correct this for the sake of your customers. *tr

My ford 2007 freestyle was positively, certainly accelerating on it's own. it was at times terrifying. it kept getting worse. it happened in different degrees of severity and length of time. it also happened in two different ways. the first way was when i was either simply driving but predominantly when i began to slow down for a red light or to park. at that very second, the car would literally jump ahead in a sudden, mortifying tremendous acceleration. i would try to restrain it by stepping on the breaks as hard as i could. the car would not respond to the breaks, the thrust was as strong or at times, stronger. most times it kept going for a bit, but with my heart pounding in fear that i would hit another car or a pedestrian, i would find myself truly off my seat, solely on the break with all my possible strength; and the car would die. when i was at a light and the green came on, i was having to restart the car quickly to keep with traffic flow.many times, after restarting the car and driving slowly and trying to stay away from other cars, the car would go on, but with a hiccup on and off.then things would seem normal, but i never knew for how long. the second way in which the car self accelerated, was when i turned it on to start driving.again the acceleration would be so sudden and i never knew how strongly. some times i was very close to hitting the car behind me in a parking lot, or anywhere i was parked. i had to take extra, precautions to make absolutely sure, more than usual, than no persons would be even remotely in range of my car when i turned it on, because i never knew, depending on the acceleration force, how far the "jump" would be. this problem kept me in anxiety and uncertainty. i took my car twice to my regular car shop, had to take it to ford dealer, only place to find the equipment needed. person there knew about same problem in other fords. *tr

While approaching a red stop light under light braking from 35 mph, i lessened the pressure on the brake pedal to reduce the rate of deceleration. at approximately 10 mph, the engine rpm surged up and the vehicle lunged forward. my foot was on the brake at all times and i was able to safely bring the vehicle to a full stop without entering the intersection. at no time during the incident was any pressure applied to the accelerator as my right foot was on the brake pedal. the engine and transmission were cold (external temp @ 34 degrees f) and i had traveled approximately .5 miles after starting the vehicle with about a 30 second warm up period. *tr

This car has a bad surge problem especially when the fan is on. my foot will be on the brake and it will just lunge forward. i cannot run the air in the summer or the car will just cut off more noticeably when i am turning a corner. i have had the throttle cleaned and continue to have the same problem. *tr

I bought my 2007 ford freestyle awd in june 2011 with approximately 72,000 miles on it. it started having a whining noise - almost like a pump - after the 75000 mile mark passed. i was not able to purchase an extended warranty because they are not available to purchase after 75k miles. i addressed the noise complaint with a mechanic and after replacing the power steering pump, the noise did not subside. a couple of months later, the traction control light would come on intermittently for no reason; but then go off once the car was restarted. the noise increased slightly, and 2 days after the increase in noise, the transmission failed suddenly. i was driving at approximately 45 miles per hour on the road, and the wrench light and traction control lights both went on and the rpm's went through the roof while acceleration slowed. i was able to get to the side of the road because i had enough speed going from seconds before the transmission failed. no other gears worked. after the vehicle was towed to the garage, i was told the transmission was completely wrecked; and this problem is one that the transmission technician has seen often from ford freestyle's. i contacted ford customer relations and they told me that there was no assistance that they could offer me. online automotive forums are packed with complaints from customers who had similar experiences to mine - transmissions failing long before they should; and often in a timeframe when no extended warranty is available. now, i cannot replace the transmission with a used one because it is likely it will fail again; and my only logical purchase is to get a ford remanufactured one for $4000+ because it is the only one with a 3 year warranty. losing a transmission is dangerous - had i been going uphill slowly; been driving in bad weather; or in any other likely situation, it could have been much worse. *tr

Throttle body failure. *tt

Vehicle surges when stepping on the gas and brake. i believe there is a problem with the throttle body and transmission. this is a huge safety issue that needs to be addressed. this has been a huge issue since i purchased the car in feb 2011, however no one at the dealership can figure out what is going on. this happens at least 4-7 times a month. *tt

I was taking my two children to school turned to cross over railroad tracks and car stalled on the tracks. i tried to restart & everytime i took my foot of the accelerator the car stalled. finally i was able to get the car to move with my foot on the accelerator & brake. the car continued to stall when my car came close to a stop. i had my car checked last year for lunging & ford could not find anything, & it continues to lunge now it is stalling. i was just lucky there was not a train coming or my kids & i could have been hurt. *tr

How many complaints have to be made before a recall is made. does someone have to die. for over 2 years, i have asked my ford dealership about recalls on my vehicle because i have the same problems as the other complainants. i had to replace my transmission after my warranty ran out but i complained about it well before it ran out. no one seemed to be able to figure out what was happening until after the warranty ran out. i made several complaints about the performance which may have not been recorded under my vin. my complaint date and mileage is inaccurate because i don't know when my first complaint was. my vin history will tell it all if proper records were kept. my throttle signal just came on today and i have to take it back in to see about that. we need a recall now! don't wait until it's too late!!! *tr

The first incident occurred while i was at the store with my children. we were leaving the store as i put the freestyle in reverse, the engine made a loud "dropping" noise and would not reverse. i put the car back into park and looked around the outside to check for anything visible that would have caused the noise or lack of movement. i noticed the car idling at a high rpm. i got back in the car to try again with no luck. this is when the car surged forward. i then became scared and turned the car off. when i turned it back on everything was "normal" again. i drove it straight to the ford dealership. they were unable to duplicate the problems and told me to continuing driving it again until i got a light on my dash to prove to them i was having problems. they serviced my transmission at that time as well to find no issues. unfortunately, this was not covered with the warranty so i had to pay out of pocket. since the first incident, i have experienced this issue 5 more times, mostly while in parking lots while idle. however the last incident was 1/10/12. this surge put my vehicle in the intersection. i took the car again to the dealership. this incident had the same issues with the engine sounding like it was dropping when switching into different gears and idling high. the car would not switch out of 2nd gear while the tech test drove it with me. there was a new issue that appeared with this incident. it is a grinding noise when the gas was applied. the grind is similar to the sound the brake would make when the anti-lock were to kick in, except the brakes are not being applied. this has caused the anti-skid light and abs light to kick on. i have maintained my car religiously since i purchased it so i do not believe this is a maintenance issue. ford has been unable to solve these issues, charge customers for unnecessary repairs, and allow the vehicles to be driven. *tr

Bought a 2007 ford freestyle in march 2011 and started having problems shortly after. was told it has cvt and it acts up sometimes. my problems are lunging, rough idle, engine dying. have been just dealing with it and using recommended fuel and occasional injector cleaner. this weekend( jan 8 2012) i went to change air filter, check tire pressure, etc. i followed the directions in the manual to reset the idle trim and now the vehicle will not move at all. it will idle with no a/c, but the gas pedal does nothin. when you turn a/c on it dies. we have not hit anyone or anything, but have come close once or twice. we drive the vehicle with the anticipation that its gonna move without warning. any assistance will be appreciated. *tr

Car would lunge at any speed, had to immediately press on brake to keep from hitting other cars or jumping forward/backward from parking space. i took it to dealer, they cleaned the throttle body and fixed the motor mount (over $500). in addition, rotors had to be resurfaced at 30k miles and i need to have them replaced at 77k miles. *tr

Multiple times waiting on traffic at stop lights, stop signs or just waiting to turn. my ford freestyle will lurch forward nearly striking the car in front of me or propelling me into oncoming traffic and once nearly striking my wife while she was attempting to get into the vehicle. the freestyle will also stall in traffic while crossing intersections or simple pulling away from stops. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. the contact stated that when releasing the brakes to engage the accelerator pedal, the vehicle would lunge forward abnormally. the manufacturer was notified of the failure who stated there was an investigation into the issue and that they would document her call. they offered no further assistance. the vin was unavailable. the failure mileage was 85,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. the contact stated that when having the brakes applied, the vehicle would lunge forward and the engine rpm's would increase drastically. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where they advised him that the fuel injection system had failed. in addition, the contact would hear a loud noise from the vehicle when driving. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where they advised him that he needed a new transmission. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. the failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was approximately 74,000. the vin was unavailable.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. the contact stated that when the air conditioner was on, the vehicle displayed a jerking motion. the contact had to turn the air conditioner and vehicle off; however, when the vehicle was turned back on, it began to function normally. neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were notified of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 47,000 and the current mileage was 47,500. the vin was unavailable.

Car lunges at stops and low speeds. *kb

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. the contact stated that the wrench warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. the contact attempted to place the vehicle in reverse and once she removed her foot from the brake pedal, the vehicle lunged backward causing the contact to crash into another vehicle. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for diagnostics. the vehicle was not repaired. there was an open investigation under nhtsa action number: pe11018 (vehicle speed control) that could possibly have been related to the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 70,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. the contact stated that the vehicle would abnormally accelerate when braking to a complete stop. the vehicle would be turned off for approximately two minutes before it would restart. in addition, the driver side seat belt would not remain locked. the dealer was notified of the failure who advised that he should bring the vehicle in for diagnostics. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 84,603.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. the contact stated that the vehicle would surge forward while the air conditioning unit was activated, attempting to park, or while traveling at low speeds. the failure recurred intermittently since april 2008. the dealer replaced the air filter to remedy the failure however, the failure persisted. the vehicle was taken to the dealer a second time and the contact was informed that the throttle body needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was aware of the failure. no repairs were performed. the current mileage was 139,000. the vin was unavailable. the approximate failure mileage was 60,000.

My 2007 ford freestyle vehicle lunges when it is in low speed in either forward or reverse. i almost hit a pedestrian in a parking lot when this happened. the air conditioning was on. i was looking for a parking space in a parking lot of a store. the second time it happened was under similar conditions. i almost hit a car behind me as i was backing out of a parking space. when i hit the brake, it lowered the speed. this is very dangerous. has this vehicle been recalled??? if not, it should be!! the ford motor company must fix this problem. *tr

My wife was running her routes, making stops for groceries, pet food, etc. it was a sunny and warm day. as she came home, during the last mile, she noticed car behaving erratically (vehicle's speed seemed to slow down, then speed up, slow down, whatever it wanted). she knew immediately something was wrong because it has never done this before. we have owned it for 2+ years and she is the primary driver. she pulled into our driveway. the garage is 90deg to the driveway and requires driving beyond the garage door entry, then a short backing up and turn of the wheel to align it for pulling in. when she came to a stop, then put into reverse, the car began to really act up, lunging, hesitating,,. she was able to manage reversing the vehicle with running into our barn or into the yard and got it into the garage. she immediately called me several times at work and left me messages on various phone numbers. i think it shook her up pretty badly. we have 3 young children and we do not want to see them or anyone hurt. we did our homework before purchasing this vehicle and decided not to get the awd model because the repair rates were slightly higher. last night i immediately suspected this to be the culprit though. before doing any diagnostics, i thought to check a few websites and phone a friend. there are obvious design features that diminish the reliability and quality of this vehicle as related to the most basic feature we expect a car to do - stop when we want it to, go when we want it to. and when these types of issues surface so early in a product's life, why is the nhtsa allowing them to persist. is it waiting to see 'how many more will come' or raise the priority after someone has been fatally injured? what if this happened while i was in the car line to drop my daughter off for school,, and the kid in front of us was just stepping out of their car?? *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. the contact stated that the vehicle would intermittently lunge forward while driving at various speeds. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the throttle was replaced. a few months later, the power train light illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle was towed to the dealer and the contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. the contact was also informed that the parts necessary to remedy the failure were unavailable. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the first failure, but not the second failure. no assistance was provided. the failure mileage was 60,000.

The car would lurch forward when at slow speed or idling. would be very difficult to control at slow speed such as entering a parking lot, garage or turning. happened continuously for months until we were too concerned about safety or damage to the car or others. had to keep foot pressed very hard to brake to avoid having the car shoot forward. we knew many other freestyle owners had been having this very dangerous problem and hoped for a recall but when the engine light went on we could avoid it no longer and had the throttle body replaced. it cost us just over $900 plus tax to replace it. *tr

The first time the problem occurred, i was waiting in a line to exit a parking lot so i was idling when the car surged forward. i slammed on the brakes and the car stalled out. i was able to re-start but then it would surge again. i put the car in neutral and was able to make it out. the car chugged a bit but when i got going it worked fine. a few days later, when idling, the car would either chug and stall or surge. the problem was particularly bad one day and had been doing it a few times. we then were entering the highway and it was like the car wasn't getting any gas, it took awhile to get the car over 25 mph. we took it to the ford dealership and they said they weren't sure what they problem was but the readout said it was the throttle body but they weren't familiar with anyone else having the problem. it seems the problem occurs when it is very hot and the air conditioning is running. *kb

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. the contact stated the vehicle surged while driving low speeds. while the gear was in reverse or drive there would be a sudden surge in the engine. the speed would increase up to 15 mph. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was not notified. the vin was unknown. the failure mileage was 107,000.

Unexpected power surges when vehicle is stopped. this is extremely dangerous, and we have had a few near misses. while the brake is applied, the vehicle will lurch forward. it does this often, and seems like it does it more in hot weather. we took the car to the dealer before the warranty ran out and they said they could not duplicate the power surge, so they couldn't fix it. i could tell they had heard of this before, but did not want to address it. *tr

We purchased the 2007 ford freestyle only one month ago from a dealer in blair nebraska who certified that there were no problems with the vehicle purchased. we have not owned this vehicle for more than a month. while driving today with the family (children included) down the freeway the vehicle stopped accelerating in the center of heavy traffic. lucky no accident was caused! the vehicle started lurching and then would not go over 25 mph. we are understanding that there are several complaints about this vehicle performing the same way with many others in class action and forums. *tr

My car would surge forwarded with out me pressing the accelerator. i took it in and they could find nothing because it didn't do it constantly eventually the car stopped and would start and they said i needed a throttle body. my warranty was up at 50,000 mi and i had 52,000 i had to pay $1000 out of pocket for a problem they couldn't detect earlier. now my transmission has gone bad i have the cvt transmission and the internal shaft has gone bad again my warranty was up at 60,000 miles and i have 64,000 i have spoken to one of the mechanics at a ford dealer and he said they have been this complaint from a lot of people with the 2005-2007 ford free styles they think it may be a problem with the transmissions but they refuse to do a recall. so now i am out of pocket $4000. *tr

The car stalls out and i get the wrench on my dashboard. the car will restart after a few minutes and runs fine at that point. this apparently means that there is a powertrain fault detected. when the diagnostics were ran they pulled the code u0401 and the dealer told me that there were alot of freestyles and mercury's with this code and that it would be $280.00 to diagnose the problem. *tr

The car started leaking transmission fluid. i took it to the repair shop and the torque converter was bad. there have been alot of complaints about the transmission in this car and there is not a recall at this time. *tr

When the car is in an idle position either in park or at a red light with my foot on the brake the car starts to move without any pressure to the gas pedal. the problem is worse when the air conditioner is running or when the car has sat in park with the engine running for more that 5 or 10 minutes. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. the contact stated that while having regular maintenance performed, the mechanic advised him that the rotors had become too thin and would need to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance other than to file a report. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 45,000.

The first time the problem occured was soon after i purchased my car. i took my foot off the brake when the car was in park, and the car lunged forward. since that time, this has happened numerous times. the car has also lunged backwards when i put the car in reverse and took my foot off the brake. at times, this has caused the car to die. it seems to be worse when the air conditioning is on. *tt

Throttle body issues (possibly transmission as well) cause intermittent surging, unexpected acceleration patterns, stalling or all three. this is especially pronounced with a/c running. the first time it occured i was backing out of a parking space in a crowded mall parking lot. the sudden surge as i was backing out at idle (not depressing the accelerator at all) nearly caused me to hit a pedestrian. dealer "could not replicate" the issue but suggested a thorough cleaning of throttle body. have driven approximately 40,000 miles since first incident and cleaning does help for a short while but the surging returns without warning. clearly a dangerous issue, an accident waiting to happen and i've learned (online) this is common in these vehicles. *tt

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. the contact stated that the vehicle would lunge forward or backward when idled. the vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified and offered no assistance. the failure mileage was approximately 59,000.

When shifting from park to drive or reverse to drive, the car randomly surges forward even when the accelerator is not depressed. it also occurs when stopped or moving slowly forward such as at a stoplight or when parking. the problem is more pronounced when the air conditioner is on. it is a concern that this surging problem may cause an accident at some time. *kb

On as many as 8 occasions, my ford freestyle has lunged without touching accelerator at all. this happened to both my wife and myself. this has happenend in forward, reverse, when turning and when air is switched on. the first time i was turning as i backed out of a parking spot. very scary! other than that i love the vehicle. *tr

The car lunges or surges at low speed. the rpm go up 1000 rpm on its own. this only happens in parking lots at very low speeds so my foot is always on the brake but this cold be a very serious defect causing potential injury to others. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. the contact stated that the vehicle lunged forward abnormally after being stop or in reversed while would lunge forward abnormally when stopped or braking to a stop. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection or repairs. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 52,000.

The 2007 ford freestyle will sometimes lurch forward or backwards from a stop. in all cases the car was initially at a stop with my foot on the brake and when i took my foot off the brake, but before placing my foot on the accelerator, the car lurched forward if in drive or backwards if in reverse. the car usually lurched about five feet before i was able to stop it. sometimes the lurching was followed by the vehicle stalling and in the worst case the vehicle stalled, the check engine light and the service required light both turned on and i was unable to re-start the vehicle for several minutes. the lurching seems to be more of a problem on hot days. *tt

On about 10 occasions my ford freestyle has lunged forward or backward while in reverse without me engaging the gas pedal. it will stop if the brake is applied but it often catches me off guard. about half of the times the car then cuts off (once while attempting to turn onto a very busy street). the car will restart but often cuts off about 2 more times before deciding to run correctly. usually the check engine light and wrench symbol will illuminate. this is a very scary and dangerous problem. on one occasion, after dropping of my mother at a store i took my foot off of the brake and the car lunged forward coming quite close to my mom who was crossing in front of my car. after taking the car to a mechanic, the p061b code came up for internal control mod torque calculation performance. when we googled this code i was shocked at the number of people who have posted on various websites about this same problem. thanks for your time! *kb

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. while the gear shift was placed in reverse the vehicle accelerated in reverse on its own while the contact depressed the brake pedal. the contact applied excessive force to the brake pedal in order to stop the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the technician stated there was a failure within the electrical wiring near the hvac unit. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not available. the approximate failure mileage was 50,000.

While starting 2007 freestyle there was a very sudden revving engine sound followed by the car lunging forward. the car was still engaged in park position, my right foot positioned over brake but not on it as i was about to shift into reverse. the revving & lunge stopped as suddenly as it had started & i went on to back up without any problem. the incident concerned me because the car did move forward some..inches, maybe a foot. it moved enough that my bushes in front of my bedroom window were touching the front rim/bumper of car. i have had many more incidences like this one in the past few weeks. all are unpredictable. car has lunged while in drive and reverse as well. it has also "sped off" immediately after engaged in drive. it will accelerate without my foot on the pedal. it will stop when i brake but by then it has already covered some ground. the car is having different/opposite acceleration problems when i stop at signs/lights. the car won't accelerate at all with the pedal pushed all the way. then it will eventually catch and accelerate.i have had what i think is the power go on & off while accelerating & slowing down, with panel lights go out then on. the steering isn't effected. the engine itself sounds as normal as any day. my car has 29,329 miles. i had to replace all brakes last week. brought car to shop & was redirected to the ford dealer. mechanic gave me code p0701 along with brief explanation of problem. i'm afraid to drive it. it's not safe to drive. however brief the incidences are, the driver is still without any control over where the car goes for that time. the lunging itself could cause injury to driver. i had my freestyle taken to dealer this morning. i have not heard from service dept. yet. i have seen huge cost incurred by others. the service dept. got defensive & abrupt so i am glad that these ford issues are being investigated. *tr

I own a 2007 ford freestyle. it is lunging forward without use of the gas pedal. it will also die after this occurs a couple of times in a brief period of time. typically this occurs when the vehicle is idling or moving at slow speeds. it has caused me to bump the garage wall and near misses with pedestrians when dropping children off at school. i am very concerned that a child will be injured or a car accident will occur. i know another owner of a freestyle who recently had to get rid of hers for the very same reason. she was told it would be too expensive to fix. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. the contact stated that while reversing at approximately 5 mph, the brakes were applied and the vehicle surged backward. the failure had since recurred while driving forward and while driving in reverse. the vehicle also stalled after surging backward on one occasion. the vehicle was in the process of being taken to an authorized dealer to have the failure diagnosed. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no assistance. the failure mileage was 50,000 and the current mileage was 55,000.

For the past year, when the car is at idle, but not in park, with foot off accelerator, the car will suddenly, and without driver action, surge or lurch forward. or if in reverse, it will surge backward. if foot is firmly on brake, the lurch will not cause movement of tires, just body of car as the brakes restrain movement. but if it occurs in the instant the driver is moving the foot from accelerator to brake, or without the brake being firmly depressed beyond what is needed to restrain movement while at idle, the surge can be 2-5 feet before the driver is able to apply the brake and cease the movement. we have almost hit a pedestrian coming out of a fast food restaurant crossing in front of car as we were going through drive-through. we were at a stop to receive food with foot on brake enough to stop forward movement while at idle but not enough to stop when surge occurred. we have almost hit numerous cars while trying to park, especially during parallel parking attempts. the condition comes and goes. at times when it is "acting up" the car also loses its ability to properly accelerate in response to demand for gas and speed. push on accelerator but the car will not respond except at only a very slow rate, taking many seconds to reach a top speed of 25-30 mph. this has caused safety issues when it occurs while pulling out in front of on-coming traffic, even though doing so at what should be a safe distance. my wife is now refusing to drive the car when the condition is occurring due to her fear of it acting on its own. it started in the 80,000 mile range. our car now has about 102,000 miles. *tr

Vehicle several times has lurched forward and backward when put in drive or reverse sometimes stalls & shuts off at low speeds backing or pulling out of driveway. several near accidents with vehicles & pedestrians really wish ford would recall part & fix problem. could not find recall but found several other complaints from other freestyle owners wish ford would investigate & fix. *tr

2007 awd ford freestyle. lunges forward, revs up on it's own, completely stalls out. have learned it is the throttle body. ford knows about this and there is no recall. why? this is very dangerous to anyone driving this car. there is a facebook page dedicated to people in my position. cars stalling out on highway, on railroad tracks. mine died in an intersection. the problem is much worse when hot out and air conditioning is on high. why isn't ford doing anything about this? who has over $1,000 to fix this problem? why is our safety not important enough to recall this car? *tr

Car lunged backwards causing me to bump into post at gas station causing minor damage to rear bumper.car has repeatedly lunged both forward and backwards. *tr

At first occurrence, i was pulling into a parking space. as i took my foot off the gas and placed it on the brake my car lurched forward unexpectedly. this unexpected lurching has increased in frequency and happens both in drive and reverse. there have also been incidents when the car is in park and it revs, as if i am pushing on the gas pedal. it will rev like that and idle down a few times and then the engine will stall. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. the contact stated that upon shifting out of park with the brakes engaged, the vehicle would intermittently lunge forward and stall. upon restart, the check engine light would illuminate on the instrument panel. the vehicle was in the process of being taken to an authorized dealer to have the failure diagnosed. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 82,000.

At a slow speed in either forward or reverse when i put my foot on the brake the engine speeds up and the car lunges forward or backwards and i have to hit the brake hard to stop it. this has happened several times and seems to be happening more often now. a couple of times the engine seeded up while the car was in park i see where ford brushes the problem off as being minor.i think this is a dangerous thing and should be corrected. if it happens while you are parallel parking it can cause an accident . also when backing out of a parking space you could get into an accident. with over 200 complaints i think something should be done before someone is seriously injured from this defect by ford. *tr

Vehicle surges forward when releasing brake pedal. any time car comes to complete stop, upon release of brake pedal, vehicle surges forward involuntarily. especially noticeable when air conditioning is engaged and more pronounced at higher blower settings. dangerous to drive while picking up kids at school. have not experienced surge when a/c off. recently had a/c problem and while a/c not working-no surge, the first day a/c fixed-surge back. a/c problem fixed with a scroll compressor relief valve. we feel the a/c and the surge problem are directly connected and are very weary of driving vehicle except for it is the only family vehicle we own. this has been an ongoing problem, especially when the weather is warm and we must use the a/c. several times have come close to hitting other vehicles or pedestrians. this is a regularly occurring problem that is getting worse. today, numerous warning lights came on together and we had to stop, turn off vehicle and re-start. sometimes engine will die when we push rapidly on brake to prevent surge. vehicle must then be allowed to sit for 30-60 seconds then be restarted. unsure source of problem from a/c to transmission to fuel system but all are electronically controlled. this vehicle is getting dangerous to drive. *tr

My ford freestyle has 87,000 miles. until recently, it has been a terrific car. however, it now has had intermittent problems that (according to the code) are linked to the throttle body. the transmission and engine lights come on. the accelerator doesn't work, and then it lunges unexpectedly. after researching online, i found hundreds of others are having this issue. *tr

At first occurrence, i was pulling into a parking space. as i took my foot off the gas and placed it on the brake my car lurched forward unexpectedly. this unexpected lurching has increased in frequency and happens both in drive and reverse. there have also been incidents when the car is in park and it revs, as if i am pushing on the gas pedal. it will rev like that and idle down a few times and then the engine will stall. *tr

The car lurched/revved forward a few feet while brake was fully depressed. it would do it in both forward, reverse and park it got worse over a 2 and half month period. the lurching was once in a while and then became more frequent with it eventually happening everytime i placed my foot on the brake, put it in park or reverse. the throttle body was replaced but i have heard this is only a temporary solution, that dirty air passing over the part will make it too dirty to perform properly in the future. we were lucky that it was covered under our used car warranty and we only had to pay $100 deductible. most likely if the part gets too dirty to function again, we will have to pay for it out of pocket unless ford creates a solution for the problem. *tr

While idling in a fast food line with my foot on the brake, the car suddenly lunged forward approximately 2 feet. after approximately another 10 minutes idling in the line, i got my order and was slowly exiting the drive thru lane, when i had to stop to let 3 pedestrians pass by. with my foot firmly on the brake, it lunged forward another time approximately 3 feet, narrowly missing the last pedestrian. the car then stalled. after restarting it, it took over 1 mile of roadway to get the speed up from 0 to 65, with the gas pedal completely depressed the entire time. the cruise control would also not work. the air conditioning was on and the outside temperature was approximately 100 degrees. there were no warning lights on the dashboard when the lunging occurred, however, the wrench icon lit up after i restarted the car and remained on for the 26 mile drive home. once at home, i turned the car off and restarted it and the wrench icon was no longer lit up. i have not driven the vehicle since this incident for fear of injuring myself or someone else. *tr

This is the 2nd time my 2007 freestyle has started lunging. it will lunge in drive or reverse. starts out with small lunges but the lunges get bigger. then i find that it will lunge so hard i need to slam on the brakes. this causes the engine to stall. it is very difficult to drive upon restart. first experienced the lunge problem in may, 2009. took to dealer mechanic next day and was diagnosed as faulty throttle. replaced the throttle and now i once again have the same problem. replacing the throttle bottle didn't solve the problem. i also have had an issue with my a/c and a broken engine mount. not trusting the ford dealer mechanic, i took it to a third party. the parts alone were $1000.00 because they could get them from ford only. total cost to replace compressor and fix engine mount $2200. you can't drive in the hot arizona summers without ac. the lunging seems to get worse with the ac on and when turning the wheels. my first experience in 2009 and this one happened while starting to back out of parking spot. had ac on and cramped wheels to back out. as i eased by foot off the brake, the car just shot back almost hitting the vehicle behind me. slammed on brakes, car still tried to back up then stalled. the engine sounds like i have my foot on the brake and gas at the same time. racing and high rpms. taking back to dealer today. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. the contact was driving approximately 5 mph and when the brake pedal was engaged, the vehicle suddenly lunged forward. the failure recurred four times. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 70, 000.

2007 ford freestyle began surging with foot on the brake pedal a few months ago. inconsistent, most noticeable when a/c is running. also surges right when releasing brake pedal (from stopped position or moving very slowly either forward or backwards). significant risk of the condition leading to a collision with another vehicle, stationary object, or even pedestrian. please help! *tr

2007 ford freestyle lunging when you put it into drive or reverse from park. i was scared as i tried to back out of a busy mall parking space with lots of cars and people around. when i put car in reverse, it lunged, then died and tool light stayed on. it did this 3 times and i almost hit a person in parking lot. today was a 95 degree day and i had on my air conditioning which i have seen as a problem by others. *tr

I was pulling into a parking spot in my 2007 ford freestyle when all of a sudden without warning the car lunged forward. i was easing into the spot. for several months now we have been experiencing this lunge with the rpm's hovering above normal. problem seems to be getting worse, have read numerous complaints with the same mechanical problems in the same vehicle as my own. appears from previous reports read that the issue has to do with a defective throttle body. this happens in both drive or reverse.

Just purchased a 2007 ford freestyle and the vehicle surges when you have your foot on the brake and the car is in gear and you turn the steering wheel. it happens at least once every time the car is driven and usually multiple times. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. the contact stated while at a traffic light with her foot on the brake pedal, the vehicle suddenly lunged forward. while driving at highway speeds the vehicle also suddenly stalled without warning. the contact was able to restart the vehicle and drive it to a dealer who confirmed that the throttle body failed and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified and she was waiting for a response. the failure and current mileage was approximately 47,000.

I have a 2007 ford freestyle and its just getting worse and worse as the mileage goes up. the car seems to have a mind of its own. i cant even use my a/c or heater as this causes the car to lunge forward hard and eventually the car cuts off causing engine and wrench light to cut on. while backing into my parking garage i ran into the building because the car lunged back by itself, this could be very dangerous, could cause me to hit someone or something very badly. im afraid to drive my vehicle but don't have any other choice, have to go to work. this is scary, i need help with this. just bought this car don't have the cash to have it checked out. *kb

When coming out of park into drive, sudden momentary acceleration before pressing on the accelerator. this seems to be increasing in frequency and now starting to do it in reverse.

My 2007 ford freestyle lunges forward & backward uncontrollably. had vehicle serviced at ford dealership on 10-21-2010 and was diagnosed and advised to replace all plugs and 1 coil and 7 boots, mileage 78,436. completed the service as advised, cost $931.35. the problem still existed and engine light came on june of 2011. had same dealership diagnose and the same diagnosis came back but everything checked out ok. i had the dealership replace the throttle body at my request because of safety issue with the uncontrollable lunging and other ford freestyle's having the same problem at mileage 85,976 at a cost of $740.41. today, 8-18-2011 with mileage at 87,600, i have not had any problems with the vehicle lunging uncontrollably. based on the above description, i believe the throttle body was defective and should be recalled. additionally, i also believe that there was a misdiagnosis of the initial problem and should be reimbursed both costs. please contact me if you need further information and documentation. thank you. *kb

Vehicle lunges when brake is released. vehicle will move forward or reverse once vehicle is put in gear and the brake is released and also when stopping for example at a red light, once brake is released the vehicle will jerk forward without stepping on the accelerator. *kb

Lunging & cutting off. vehicle would occasionally lunge & required braking to keep it stationary. begin cutting off recently. would restart, run a few minutes and cut off again. carried to ford dealer on 02/09/11 and problem was diagnosed as a malfunctioning fuel system throttle body. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. the contact stated while driving in and out of a parking space the rpms would increase and the vehicle would lunge forward or backwards. the failure also occurred while driving in reverse. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who informed him there was no recall or warranty for the throttle failure. the top motor mount connected to the engine was covered with rust and deteriorated which was made out of rubber. the manufacturer was contacted and stated there were no recalls and offered no assistance. the failure mileage was 45,000.

Ford frestyle 2007 lunged and almost wrecked today. then died again have filed a complaint just updating another one. *tr

The part with a safety issue is the throttle body on the ford freestyle. the car will get a surge of power and lurch forward when in traffic, parking lots, and at stop lights. if the driver is not able to brake in time, the vehicle could hit and/or injure a person or other vehicle in front of them. this is a problem that ford is aware of and has not issued a recall, despite numerous complaints. as the surging power continues to be a problem, the vehicle may also completely lose power while in motion, causing the driver to have no ability to avoid a collision as the vehicle loses power very suddenly. *tr

Our 2007 ford freestyle has begun to display an issue with surging which appears related to incidents where the wrench dash board warning light comes on shortly there after. it does seem to occur on very hot days when the air conditioner is running. during one incident the car had been restarted after being parked, was idling in gear for several minutes, while my foot was on the brake, the vehicle lurched forward, then stalled. upon restart the wrench dash board light stayed on. the engine lacked power and would go a maximum of 40 mph even with the gas petal fully depressed. once at home, turned the vehicle off and let it sit for an hour. it restarted fine, without the wrench warning light, and drove fine for several days. both unexpected surging and loss of power events have recurred on multiple occasions, with multiple drivers. recently the check engine light came on and has stayed on. the vehicle drives but seems to lack its usually level of power and will sometimes stall out while idling at a red light. car restarts and drives fine for a while when another stall out occurs at some other light (unpredictable). took the vehicle in for service 08/08/11 because it feels unsafe to drive. ford dealer reports the throttle body needs to be replaced along with the mass air sensor (quoted $1,250 total). in the shop waiting on parts.

As reported in may 2011, my ford freestyle is also lunging. it happens typically when the car is starting or stopping. it happens very frequently. i was hoping to see a recall on this because ford is charging $900 to fix this. *tr

Last september, at about 75,000 miles, my 2007 ford freestyle began an engine surge intermittently. the surge happened even when my foot was on the brake and in both drive and reverse. when it happened, the wrench light would come on and, occasionally, the car would shut off. when i restarted the car, it would move very slowly and the speed did not match what the accelerator was telling it to do. i took the car to my mechanic who could not identify the issue, nor could he recreate it in his shop. over the winter, the car stopped having the issue; however, during the spring, when i began using the air conditioner, the issue started again. i tried changing the oil and had fluids checked, thinking this would help but to no avail. this continued all summer and was especially problematic if i was stopped in traffic or trying to park. additionally, it was very stressful for me as a driver and frightening for my children. last tuesday evening, after it sat during my children's open house, the freestyle began surging immediately upon driving it. the wrench and check engine lights turned on and the car turned off. when we turned it back on, the check engine light remained on and the car moved very slowly. when i started the car the next morning, the check engine light was on and the air conditioner would not work. i took my freestyle to another, highly recommended mechanic, who has diagnosed (based on the codes and his experience) that the car needs a new throttle body. *tr

I have a 2007 ford freestyle . the transmission has gone out in my car. i have experience unconditional "surging" while the car was in gear. i have gone without running the air conditioner, thinking that was the "cause" of the car surging (taking off). the increase acceleration (revving) of the speedometer and rpm gauges were very alarming. the occurrences were many throughout the two years of me driving the car. the wrench appeared while i was driving, the car died. i pulled over and started the car back up. it hesitated after two tries, it finally turned over. i preceded to go to t my next destination three hours later, after transporting the athletes that i coach, the car stop as we were traveling down the road (on going traffic) .there is where "everything " went pieces. the car was not getting any gas, it would not go into drive nor reverse. i was scared and devastated, the kids were frightened, screaming out that we were going to die. i am praying that ford would make a justifiable decision on recalling this make and model before "tragedy" stumble upon their company, confused & concern. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. while driving approximately 55 mph, the vehicle stalled. the contact was able to restart the vehicle. the failure recurred at different speeds and also while the vehicle was stopped. in addition, the vehicle would jerk forward while depressing the brakes. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostics. the technicians were unable to diagnose the failure. there was an investigation open under nhtsa pe11018 (vehicle speed control) that may have been related to the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 42,000.

Transmission (cvt) started making noises and lunging forward even when foot on brake. had to have transmission replaced. on may 13th, 2011 took vehicle back in for the lunging forward issue. had air filter replaced due to not sealing properly and that would probably take care of the lunging. it was fine fine for about a week and the lunging is happening now on a daily basis and it's very dangerous. i have almost hit the cars in front of me and also parking in the garage it has almost hit the garage wall because it lunged forward when my foot was on the brake.

2007 ford freestyle lunges forward even when your foot is on the brakes. as you shift into reverse or forward with you foot on the brake, the vehicle lunges ahead. taken it to 3 different ford dealerships in austin texas and have been told that i need injector flush and gas and air filters changed which may result in problem going away. another dealer wants to change the throttle body assembly blaming the problem on ethanol in the gasoline. they also want to do the previous services as well. costs have ranged from 616.00 to 1200.00. found numerous forums about this issue with hundreds or more complaints about the same problems but ford is saying that this is not a serious problem or that they do not see many of these issues. the problem of lunging has been more apparent over the last 10,000 miles (car is at 86000miles) there does not seem. *tr

I purchased a 2007 ford freestyle last year and with only 68000 miles it is now unsafe to drive. the last couple months my car started lunging forward when i would press on brake with the car in either reverse or drive. at first i thought it was my doing somehow but now i know differently. it happen one time while my husband was driving, we were going on vacation, we had stopped at a gas station to get a drink when the wrench light came on and the car stalled and lost power and die in the middle of the street. my husband and i decided not to take the car for we were not surewhat was happening and could not afford to be stranded somewhere and break down. it really starts acting up when it is really hot out or if it is parked and is idling for a little it with the ac running. after it has idled for a little bit you put the car in either drive or reverse and it will lunge forward. one time i almost hit a person walking in front of my car at a drive-in restaurant. my husband and i are now too scared to drive it. i thought it would be a great car for my family but now just want out of it for the safety of my family.. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. the contact stated that during the summer months, the vehicle would lunge forward while driving approximately 2 mph. the failure also occurred while reversing. the vehicle was taken to various authorized dealers and repair shops, where they were unable to diagnose the failure. the vehicle had not been repaired. the manufacturer had not been made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 60,000 and the current mileage was 117,000. vf the consumer states the auto lunges without her control. updated 09/28/2011 *ln *tr

Tl* the contact owned a 2007 ford freestyle. the contact stated that while the air conditioner was activated and the vehicle was in park, it would lunged forward abnormally or in reverse. the dealer was contacted who stated that the problem sounded like there was a throttle body failure. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage was 94,881.

I was pulling into a parking spot in my 2007 ford freestyle when all of a sudden without warning the car lunged forward. my foot was not on the accelerator in fact it was lightly pressed on the brake as i was easing into the spot. for several months now we have been experiencing a humming noise with the rpm's hovering above normal. a reduction in power occurs at lower speeds especially with a/c on. problem seems to be getting worse, have read numerous complaints with the same mechanical problems in the same vehicle as my own. appears from previous reports read that the issue has to do with a defective throttle body.

While trying to park my car, there is a sudden "surge" in the car that sent it propelling forward while my foot was on the brake. the vehicle shut off and after restarting did it several more times. the event occurred with the air conditioner on and the temperature was in the lower 100's. after checking the code, it was a "po61b". the code was cleared and the problems reoccurred after about 2 days. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. the contact stated that when the vehicle was stopped, the vehicle would jerk forward abnormally with the illumination of the wrench warning light. the dealer diagnosed that there was a throttle body failure and a cable failure in the transmission. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 52,000 and the current mileage was 71,000.

I recently bought a used 2007 ford freestyle from a used car dealership. after owning the car for a couple of months, i was sitting in a drive-thru line when i noticed my car started surging forward while my foot was on the brake. i became concerned that i might hit the car ahead of me so i got out of line and parked the car. after some down time i was able to re-start the car and for that night had no other problems. now over the last month i have noticed the surging more and more often and am concerned i will be in a situation where i can't just get out of line and some damage will happen or injury. i have found by researching on-line that is a known problem with the ford freestyle and i would just like to report that i feel continued driving of this vehicle may be dangerous but, it is the only vehicle i have to drive and have no other choices. *kb

Vehicle surges when putting into drive with foot on the brake. also, surges when braking when coming to a stop. have not taken the vehicle to a dealership/mechanic yet.

I recently bought a used, well maintained 2007 ford freestyle last fall. although the vehicle ran fine last fall, over this summer with the air conditioner being used, the ford will unexpected lunge forward when idling or at a stoplight when the airconditioner kicks on, which is dangerous. it almost caused a crash when pulling into my garage this summer. you must firmly have your foot on the brake at all times, this is very different than any other vehicle i have ever driven, and is dangerous. *tr

Vehicle experiences sudden unexpected acceleration (or lurching) when idling or moving at a very slow speed. occurs in forward or reverse directions, occurs more frequently in hot weather. *kb

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. the contact stated that the vehicle was parked when she heard a humming noise. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnostics, where the technicians stated that the input shaft bearing failed and the transmission would need to be overhauled. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 69,150.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. the contact stated that while waiting at a red light with the brake pedal depressed, the vehicle lungeg forward. the vehicle was taken to a local repair shop where the contact was informed that the throttle body was defective and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but did not offer any assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 50,000 and current mileage was 96,000. the vin was not available.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. the contact stated that the vehicle would lunge backward while in reverse, causing the vehicle to stall. the vehicle would also lunge forward while in drive with the air conditioner turned on. the vehicle was not taken to an authorized dealer or a mechanic to have the failure diagnosed. the failure mileage was 95,278.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. the contact stated while the engine was idle the vehicle unexpectedly accelerated in reverse and drive although his foot was not on the accelerator or brake pedal. the dealer was contacted and they stated the vehicle was functioning properly. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 41,000 and the current mileage was 42,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. the contact was driving 25 mph with the air conditioner active when the vehicle lunged forward abnormally. the contact stated that the failure would recur when the air conditioner was activated and the vehicle would lunge either forward or in reverse without warning. the contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic where the throttle body was replaced but the failure persisted. the throttle was replaced a second time in an attempt to correct the failure. the contact stated she did not feel safe operating the vehicle. the failure mileage was 49,900. the consumer stated the vehicle is currently at the dealership updated 08/24/11*jb updated 08/24/11 *bf

Pcm has needed to be replaced 4 (possibly 5) times; mileage on 2007 ford freestyle sel has 41,124 miles. last pcm and throttle body replaced at over 37,000 miles. ist repair august 2010; 2nd repair october 2010; 3rd repair decembeer 2010; 4th repair june 2011; 5th repair august 2011. dies while driving down road - twice on i75 at 70mph. no rpm's, no acceleration, wrench appears and car will not drive. ford roadside assistance will tow vehicle and last email stated vehicle is not under warranty (powertrain warranty is 5 years/60,000 miles)? each dealer has replaced parts but i had to pay a deductible under the extended gm major repair plan. should not have paid. ford refuses to take any responsibility. bought vehicle used at only 32,000 miles. *tr

2007 ford freestyle lunges forward without warning we thought it was when the a/c was running but it happens without i the a/c on. we have almost hit a few cars when in traffic. i know that they are investigating this situation, but something needs to be fixed. we cant be having this happening with out son in the car. *tt

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. the contact stated that the vehicle would surge forward, while the air conditioning unit was activated, then the vehicle would suddenly stall and he would notice a warning light on the instrument panel. the dealer inspected the vehicle and informed the contact to have the throttle body replaced. no repairs were performed. the current mileages were 30,000. the approximate failure mileage was 100,000. updated 9/13/11 *cn the consumer also stated if the ac was on, the vehicle would surge forward. the dealer informed the consumer models starting from 2006 and up had a problem with the transmission body valve. updated 10/05/11

2007 ford freestyle lunges forward when we do not have our foot on the accelerator. it seems to be worse when the a/c is being used (i.e.summer months). this has almost caused accidents on several occasions when we first noticed it. now we try to remember to be aware but we want it fixed. we have taken it to be fixed and they can't figure out what the cause is. please help us get this fixed or recalled. *tr

We purchased a 2007 ford freestyle on july 18, 2011 from a reputable dealership in little rock, ar. on july 19,2011 we experienced three unexpected "lunges" of the car, all at slow speeds or stopped. it has happened at least one more time within the past 10 days. it was/is quite unnerving. *tr

July 4 2010 car suddenly lunged forward and then stopped. able to restart but could not get any speed. able to get to ford dealer who diagnosed trottle body problem, which could cost oer 700$. sprayed carbon cleaner in with gas, ok for a while, but it has happed several times since. is there a recall. *tr

Several times my vehicle surges forward when moving at slow speeds or braking. this has happened while driving forward and reverse. more noticeable when the a/c is on. even when my foot is on the brake . i can hear the engine revving when this is happening - even though my foot is on the brake.it also loses power on the freeway and becomes very sluggish in acceleration.the vehicle would lose power unexpectedly when driving 10 mph and up. also i had a minor accident,the vehicle accelerated by itself and i hit a wall in my garage. also, it would not go forward and when put in reverse it would accelerate--this happened in the middle of traffic during rush hour. we finally took it to the dealer to have it looked at, they told us it was the throttle body and our master tech guarantee did not cover the expense. all they did was clean the throttle up (is expected to have more problems later) because the cost was over $700 and we cannot afford it at the time. so, after we took it out of the shop the car is now only accelerating to no more than 4000 rpms.

I have a 2007 ford freestyle that lunges without touching the gas , when i park and sit for a moment as soon as i put it in drive it lunges forward, sometimes when im going to park in a parking lot and stop and let off the gas it lunges forward , i do not know why it does this but some one will get hurt if this is not fixed and ford dealer cant tell me why it does this . *kb

I have a 2007 ford freestyle. about 4 or 5 months ago when i would put the car in reverse or drive (from park) the engine would speed up and it would surge. it would do it maybe once a week. it has been doing it everyday for the past 2 months.it is very scary. when it surges,you have to push harder on the brake to stop it from crashing into something or speeding off down the road.when you push harder on the brake the engine shuts off.i called the ford dealership where i bought the vehicle and it was going to cost me over $940 to fix a problem(throttle body) that is not my fault nor was caused by me,and many other ford freestyles are having the same problem.there are 5 (including mine) that i know of that are having this problem,just in the small town that i live in. but the dealership will not fix it unless i pay $940,because ford has not recalled it. *tr

Vehicle lunges forward at slow speed i.e. parking lot. also occurs while backing and sometimes shuts off. very dangerous if someone happens to be around vehicle when this happens. *tr

My 2007 ford freestyle sel problems started out with the wrench light coming on occasionally when the outside temperature reached 90 degrees.it would surge violently when put in reverse,and had no power after that.turning the engine off and re-starting would clear the problem.it now surges violently when backing up,or manuvering at slow speeds .it runs fine on the open hi-way,but will stall at a stop.the engine races when shifting from forward to reverse,or into park.i have read where others are experiencing this same problem,and yet ford motors continues to ignore the issue.i also read where hundreds of dollars have been spent by others ,and still having problems.i have scheduled an appointment with my local dealer for 8/08/11,and dreading the cost to repair a problem that has been apparent for some time. *tt

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. while in drive gear or in reverse with the brakes engaged, the contact stated that the vehicle would suddenly surge forward without warning. she noticed the failure when the air conditioning unit was activated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who inspected the vehicle and informed the contact that the throttle body failed and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was aware of the failure. no repairs were performed. the current mileage was 29,900. the approximate failure mileage was 500.

Starting at about 70,000 miles 2007 ford freestyle begin having intermittent problems with surging when accelerating in forward or reverse. almost felt uncontrollable at times. it could be extremely dangerous, especially when backing out of a parking space and someone walks behind and you are having trouble controlling the surge! new throttle body purchased and induction system cleaned/new air filter-all told about $900 plus tax. *tr

I was driving my wife's 2007 ford freestyle, while in reverse the car began to lunge forward when i putt it in drive. i quickly applied the brakes and the lunging quickly ceased. this happened again on 08/03/2011 this time the car shut off and the engine light came on. the dealership told me today 08/08/2011 that it is the throttle body and needs replacing. no accidents occurred from these incidents. *tr

While pulling in to park, with foot off the gas pedal and applying brake to stop, my vehicle rpms surged. i had to sharply apply additional brake, however my vehicle struck a bollard. today's episode is another in a long string of sudden rpm surge events dating back to when the vehicle was newly purchased. i have had the vehicle checked by our local ford/lincoln dealership three times, with no corrective action taken. we have had to deal with this unsafe condition and have not received any assistance from ford. *tt

I was beginning backing up my wifes' 2007 ford freestyle in the harris teeter parking lot on 07/17/2011 when the vehicle suddenly accerlated and i had to hit the brakes hard to avoid loss of control. the vehicle stalled. i restarted the vehicle, put it in reverse and it accelerated suddenly again, i braked and it stalled again. i was far enough out of the parking spot to go forward by this point. i put the vehicle in drive and went forward out of the parking lot. now i had acceleration problems as the engine did not accelerate properly- i couldn't get the motor past 3000 rpm. i called the local ford dealer on the following monday, scheduled a repair appointment and took the vehicle in for repair. the dealer replaced the throttle body assembly at a total cost of $792.16. the vehicle is again driving properly. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6) *tt

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. the contact stated that the vehicle would surge forward while in drive and would surge backward while in reverse. the dealer advised the contact to have the throttle body replaced. the manufacturer had not been notified. the vehicle was repaired. the current mileage was 75,000. the approximate failure mileage was 72,000. updated 2/22/12 *cn

Our 2007 ford freestyle surges uncontrollably when idling. the dealer states that the throttle body is defective and needs to be replaced. *kb

My 2007 ford freestyle lunged forward yesterday while it was in park at an atm. i noticed that the wrench light came on after this happened. i continued to move forward and noticed that the car was not accelerating properly. at the stop light i turned off the car and restarted it, the wrench light went off and the car seemed to be back to normal. i am scared that it will happen again and result in a wreck, since i had no control over it. *tr

My 2007 ford freestyle, on several occasions, has surged, or lunged on it's own, usually at low speeds and without my foot being anywhere near the gas pedal. i am listing one date on which this has happened, but it has happened many times and i am worried this could cause injury. most of the time it happens in parking lots, where people might be walking near my vehicle when it happens. *tr

I have a 2007 ford freestyle which the ford dealership that i purchased it from new has completed all the up keep on it as part of the deal of tires for life which is good since the ford eats the tires and brakes but this problem started when i would pressing on the brakes and it would lunge forward but it would only do it every now again but it took a while before my husband witnessed it himself. then one very hot day my air condition just stopped working. i stopped at the gas station and let it idle while inside and when i came out and put it in reverse it lunged then just quit all together and a wrench light came on the panel. after calling my husband i tried to start it back up and it started but it had no power when i attempted to pull out from the gas station at a very busy intersection at the mall with me pushing the petal to the floor it died again. after restarting it the wrench light was off but the gas mileage went from 23 to 15 with little to no power but when i would let off the petal it would lunge forward as if i pushed on the gas petal and would take off and go faster. i had 5 children in the car and my husband out of town. i had to drive it home and i think that was the longest trip ever. i was scared of hitting someone or being hit when it would not accelerate when i would push on the gas from a red light. i had it towed to the ford dealership yesterday and today i got the quote for 1200.00 to fix the problem. which is said to be for a new throttle body, stark plugs, and intake gaskets. when they completed the last oil change about a month ago everything was fine so it seemed. i have 5 children and now i have no vehicle that i can trust to take them to their practices. i am very concerned about this and may trade it in because after doing some research today and finding out that alot of others are having the same problems and general safety concerns and that after having the throttle body replace it is not fixing the problem long term. *tr

Vehicle lunges when foot is on the brake or when foot is removed from the brake at low speeds. it is most often when the air conditioning is on. it has happened since we purchased the vehicle new in 2007, but the ford service representative said they could not do anything about it if it was not happening when they drove it. it has been getting worse and the wrench/service light now comes on when it happens. have taken the vehicle to an independent service shop who said the ac was operating outside parameters and that was causing the lunging, and to have the computer re-flashed by the dealership. *tr

On monday july 25, 2001 the transmission in our 2007 ford freestyle would not change gears. when we would try to accelerate the engine would rev to very high rpm's because the transmission was not operating properly. we pulled over and had the vehicle towed to the nearest ford dealership. we are now being told the the entire transmission needs to be replaced, a repair they are saying will cost a minimum of $5800.00.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. the contact stated that when reversing or placing the vehicle in drive, the vehicle would surge forward. the vehicle would also stall at any time. neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were notified of the failure. the vehiclewas not repaired. the failure mileage was 78,000 and the current mileage was 79,950. the vin was unavailable.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. the contact stated that while in drive, the vehicle would surge forward while accelerating, and surge backward when the vehicle was in reverse. also, when attempting to make a turn in either direction, the vehicle would stall. the vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, they did not perform a diagnostic test. a private mechanic inspected the vehicle and informed the contact that the transmission was faulty and that he should take it to the dealer for confirmation. the manufacturer had not been notified nor was the vehicle repaired. the current mileage was 50,000. the approximate failure mileage was 36,000.

Dangerous vehicle surge while foot on brake. this same event has happened many other times. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. the contact stated that while driving at low speeds, the vehicle would surge forward. the vehicle was taken to a local repair shop, who diagnosed that the throttle body was defective and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 44,000. the vin was unavailable.

Everytime i have the a/c on in my vehicle (2007 ford freestyle) i put the car in drive or in reverse the vehicle lunges forwards or backwards. i almost hit a car while i was trying to park. if a child had been walking behind the vehicle i could of seriously hurt them. i do not want to be held accountable for an accident like this when this vehicle should be recalled for repairs before this happens if not to me someone else. this happens everytime i have the a/c on. now the engine light and wrench is on and i am afraid to drive it. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. the contact stated while parking with the brake pedal depressed, the vehicle lunged forward and stalled. the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who diagnosed that the throttle body was defective and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was repaired. the failure mileage was 80,000 and the current mileage was 160,000.

Several times my vehicle surges forward when moving at slow speeds or braking. this has happened while driving forward and reverse. more noticeable when the a/c is on. even when my foot is on the brake . i can hear the engine revving when this is happening - even though my foot is on the brake.it also loses power on the freeway and becomes very sluggish in acceleration.the vehicle would lose power unexpectedly when driving 10 mph and up. also i had a minor accident,the vehicle accelerated by itself and i hit a wall in my garage. also, it would not go forward and when put in reverse it would accelerate--this happened in the middle of traffic during rush hour. we finally took it to the dealer to have it looked at, they told us it was the throttle body and our master tech guarantee did not cover the expense. all they did was clean the throttle up (is expected to have more problems later) because the cost was over $700 and we cannot afford it at the time. so, after we took it out of the shop the car is now only accelerating to no more than 4000

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. the contact stated that the vehicle would lunge forward when shifted into drive or reverse, forcing her to apply heavy pressure to the accelerator pedal. the tacometer would display a reading of 2,500 rpms during the failure. neither the dealer, nor the manufacturer were made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 58,226 and the current mileage was 69,900.

We own a 2007 ford freestyle. when we come to a stop, for instance at a traffic light, the engine will rev up and the vehicle will lurch forward. this often causes the vehicle to then stall. this happens all the time if we are running the air conditioner. now we shut the air conditioner off while driving in town. we have avoided any incidents so far. although many times have had to apply extreme pressure to the brakes to keep from lurching into a vehicle in front of us. the vehicle will still lurch, but so far we have been able to stop it in time. as i said before the pressure we have to apply to the brakes is extreme. this also will happen when backing up. the engine will rev up and then die. *tr

Car lunges or surges forward or backward unexpectedly, especially when air conditioning unit is operating. can occur with or without having the brake pedal applied.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. when the brakes were applied, the contact stated that the vehicle would lunge forward while driving and lunge backwards while driving in reverse. the vehicle stalled and the warning light would illuminate on the instrument panel. the dealer was notified, but denied any assistance with repairs to the failure. the manufacturer was not notified. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 65,981 and the current mileage was 68,000.

2007 ford freestyle throttle body failure resulting in surging and erratic speed control while driving. *tr

My car has began lunging forward at random times while i am driving. it has also died several times. this problem does seem to be worse while going slow and with the air conditioner on. *tt

I was driving my ford 2007 freestyle sel and i was exiting a parking garage and while i was sitting to leave the lot while having my foot on the brake, my car lunged approx. 2 feet on it's on. i was able to prevent othe vehicle from hitting anyone's car or person. this was not the first time that this has happen. *tt

Our 2007 ford freestyle has begun lurching when at a slow speed both in reverse and in drive. tonight it lurched forward while i was parking and i nearly hit the car in front of me. this kind of thing has also happened while backing up. it has happened several times recently. it then displayed the wrench warning light on the dash, which, according to the manual means there's a transaxle problem.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. the contact stated that whenever the air conditioner was turned on, the engine would begin to rev and accelerate. the failure would also occur when the vehicle sat idle for any period of time. the vehicle was taken to an independent dealer, who advised the contact to take the vehicle to an authorized dealer. the vehicle was not yet taken to an authorized dealer. the failure mileage was 100,000 and the current mileage was 125,000. updated 11/23/11*bf the consumer stated when the a/c was in use, the vehicle would accelerate on its own. updated 11/30/11

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. the contact stated that when the vehicle was placed into reverse it would stall. the vehicle would also intermittently hesitate when attempting to accelerate from stops. an engine fail safe mode indicator light would also illuminate on the instrument panel. the dealer had not been notified. the manufacturer informed the contact that they were currently investigating the failure. the vehicle had not been inspected or repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 60,000 and the current mileage was 65,000.

2007 ford freestyle lunged twice in may, 2011 while pulling into parking spot. incident happened at 55,000 miles. slammed on brakes and did not hit neighboring vehicles. early in june 2011, had our ac replaced which was not working. immediately after ac was working again, car lunged, wrench light appeared and vehicle stalled during a low speed turn. car proceeded to lunge and surge regularly when it was put in reverse or drive. with foot firmly on brake and putting the car in park, rpms would go between 3000 and 5000. then car would die. with experimenting, car would not do it when air conditioning was turned off. we researched internet and learned about surging and throttle body problems. had fuel induction service performed and have not had recurrence in 90+ days. did not replace throttle body yet but suspect it will be clogged up again with time and mileage. we can't predict when the surging will happen. we will not let our teenager drive this vehicle. it is very unsafe and needs to be recalled for this reason. *kb

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. the contact stated that that vehicle would suddenly surge forward when the throttle body indicator symbol would illuminate on the instrument panel. the dealer advised the contact to repair the throttle body. the manufacturer was aware of the failure. the current mileage was 91,300. the vehicle had not been repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 91,000. the vin was unavailable.

After being at idle for a few minutes, then when resuming driving, the car surges forward strongly and unexpectedly. it is usually after i have just braked and have just lifted my foot off the brake. the car will "jump" forward strongly and i have to quickly step on the brake again to avoid hitting something. i have not actually had a collision but have had several near misses. the surging issue was repaired on 8/6/10. the problem did not reoccur for several months. then the car spent 4 months in the dealership's repair center due to the transmission failing and there being no parts in existence for it. now that i finally have the car back, it has resumed the surging issue and is very scary to drive. sometimes the engine dies after surging a few times and sometimes the "wrench" light comes on. turning the engine off for a few minutes and restarting sometimes (but not always) makes it stop surging. turning the car off and leaving it for several hours before using it again seems to "reset" the issue, but the next time i get stuck in traffic or have to sit at idle for any reason it starts surging again. since the first time i had the car repaired, i have learned this is a common issue that you are investigating. i have spoken to ford and they are utterly indifferent and refuse to acknowledge or help with the problem at all. if your investigation leads to a recall or some other reparations from ford, please contact me. thank you.

My 2007 ford freestyle sel has a lunging action when the car is in drive. this has been happening since i purchased the vehicle last october. the lunging would have caused an accident sunday if there wasn't ample space between me and the car in front of me. i didn't see a recall on the vehicle, but i have seen complaints and decided to submit this. hopefully, this problem will be evaluated before it causes a fatality. *tr

Car was reported to stall on a hot day while the air conditioner was on. when car was put into reverse or drive the car stalled and then went into failsafe mode (wrench light). car did not appear to lurch forward as has been reported. problem happened one time. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. the contact stated that the vehicle would lunge forward and stall at any time. the dealer diagnosed that the throttle body needed to be replaced. the vehicle was in the process of being repaired. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 45,000 and the current mileage is 48,469 updated 08/24/11*lj the throttle body was replaced and the pcm was reprogrammed. updated 08/29/11

We purchased a used 2007 freestyle in nov. 2010, when warm weather came around we realized the air conditioner did not work so we had it fixed. since then on several occasions our freestyle has surged, or lunged on it's own, usually at low speeds and even when my foot is on the brake. this has really scared me several times as the majority of the time i'm parking and have been close on three accounts to hitting the car in front or back of me. i also was at a stop sign in a parking lot and someone was walking in the crosswalk in front on me and it surged forward, thank goodness no one was hurt.

My 2007 for freestyle is having lunging issues. i often notice it when it's very hot and the air conditioner is running and/or when i'm parking. i've also noticed the wrench lite appear a few times. other times, my car looses power completely and shuts off. other times, it feels like i am loosing power when i'm driving. almost as if the car is down shifting to a lower gear. *tr

My 2007 ford freestyle is currently at shamaley ford dealership due to the vehicle increasing gas speed on its own. this problem was first noticed in 2008 and the vehicle was serviced by the shamaley ford dealership. in 2008 the vehicle increased gas speed on its own and almost struck my child. the dealership identified the throttle body as the problem, but it was not replaced. we continued to operate the vehicle with the vehicle increasing speed normally during the summer months when its hot outside. i continued to report this problem to the local dealership but they said there has not been a recall. in july 2011 i was operating the vehicle during noon time and the vehicle lunged forward as i attempted to park the vehicle and i almost struck some pedestrians. the shamaley ford dealership has informed me that the throttle body on the vehicle needs to be replaced at my own expense. i researched your website and noticed that their is currently other complaints made against the same type of ford vehicle. during the summer months the engine speed increases unexpectedly on a daily basis. i believe their should be a recall on this defective part before someone gets hurt or possibly killed. ford stopped making this type of vehicle because they know that there are some defective parts and several mechanical and engineering flaws. please help us make ford motor co. understand the seriousness of this problem with the ford freestyles'. customers should not be responsible for defective parts. *tr

Involuntary and unexpected sudden "lunging" when starting, stopping, or at "idle" speed. usually "lunges" forward when light pressure is applied to brake at "idle". foot is not necessarily on the accelerator. occurs in garage, parking lots, and at stop light. could result in personal injury or damage.

This car has been lurching forward when put in park for the last month or so. on the date of the incident, when i pulled out of the parking space the engine hesitated a couple of times like it was going to cut off. it lurched forward just before i pulled out into the road. as i came to a yield sign i had to stop for traffic. when it was my turn to go, the car moved forward but as if the emergency brake was on (slow and labored). i drove to the next parking lot and pulled into a parking space and called my husband to come get me and we took the car straight to the dealership. it was sunday evening so we left it there with a detailed report as to what happened. by monday evening we picked up the repaired car and contacted this organization. the throttle body -air intake was replaced.

My 2007 for freestyle is having lunging issues. i often notice it when it's very hot and the air conditioner is running and/or when i'm parking. i've also noticed the wrench lite appear a few times. other times, my car looses power completely and shuts off. other times, it feels like i am loosing power when i'm driving. almost as if the car is down shifting to a lower gear. *tr

My 2007 ford freestyle began to lunge forward while my foot was on the break. the wrench light, engine and battery lights came on as well before my vehicle shut itself off. it has happened numerous times but ford could not find the problem and told me they had never heard of this problem. *tt i notice that it happens most when the a/c is on. *tt

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. the contact stated while idle with his foot on the brake pedal, it unexpectedly accelerated for ten seconds and surged forward. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who was unable to duplicate the failure. the similar failure recurred three times and the vehicle was taken back to the dealer twice where the throttle body was replaced. the throttle body was recently replaced for the second time. there was an open investigation associated with nhtsa action number pe11018 (vehicle speed control). the manufacturer was notified of the repeated failure. the approximate failure mileage was 42,000.

When my ford freestyle idles (it seems mostly in hot weather) for more than even 2 minutes when i put it in gear forward and reverse the car lunges even if my foot is on the brake. it does this every time the weather is hot or if my car idles for any period of time. i have just began researching what the problem could be and see many people have the same issue. i have not yet replaced any parts. most of what i read stated transmission trouble or throttle body problems is the cause. *kb

My 2007 ford freestyle lurches at idle. it also cuts off when the air conditioning is running and i turn the wheel sharply. *tr

I own a 2007 ford freestyle. after the second year of owning this vehicle i had problems with the accelerator. it would accelerate when slowing down to a stop sign/light/or parking and also when i would go in reverse. at times it would shut down completely. i went in for service at ford and they couldn't figure it out the problem since it didn't occur all the time. lately the problem got worse i went in for service and they finally figured out it was the throttle. i have an extended warranty which covered the $800 + bill although i believe this should have been a recall. i was very fortunately i didn't get into an accident over this problem. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. the contact stated that the vehicle surged forward and the rpms increased while the brakes were depressed. the failure was experienced numerous times. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. the failure mileage was 60,000 and the current mileage was 65,000.

Tl* the contact owns 2007 ford freestyle. the contact stated that upon starting the vehicle and turning the steering wheel to the left, it surged forward while the brakes were engaged. the vehicle continued to surge until stalling. the failure occurred on numerous occasions in the past while attempting to park or accelerate from a stop. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on two occasions where they were unable to duplicate the failure. the failure mileage was 73,000 and the current mileage was 75,000.

On a hot summer day in the chicago, il suburban area (7/21/2011, outside air temperature of 100 degrees f), i was completely stopped at a red traffic light. i was the first car in the lane of traffic awaiting the light to transition to green in order to proceed safely through the intersection. suddenly and while my foot was completely depressing the brake pedal of the automatic transmission 2007 ford freestyle (with approximately 44,000 miles), the vehicle jumped forward (i.e., lunged) approximately 10-feet. while there was no other vehicle in front of my freestyle, no collision was experienced. however, the lunge was significant enough that had another party's vehicle been in front of my freestyle, i am very confident that a collision would have been experienced. the vehicle dashboard "wrench" symbol then illuminated. i was able to drive the vehicle to the ford authorized service and sales dealer. the vehicle was slow to respond to acceleration in-route to the repair center. in other words, the vehicle "limped" to the service center. the ford service representatives reported their diagnostic code readings were indicative of the need for a new throttle body assembly. once replaced on 7/22/2011, the vehicle is performing as expected in a normal fashion. i have the defective part in my possession, and i am working to provide the unit to a nhtsa representative. *tr

Tl* the contact owns 2007 ford freestyle. the contact stated that the vehicle would accelerate in reverse when first started and the contact shifted into either drive or reverse. when depressing the brakes to stop the unintended acceleration, the vehicle would stall without warning. the vehicle was not inspected. the failure and current mileage was unknown. updated 09/28/2011 *ln *tr

2007 ford freestyle crossover - the car will suddenly lunge forward, sometimes the motor shuts down and the "red wrench" light comes on. this has been happening frequently in the last month. i have called the dealership and they say they think it may be due to throttle problems. although i have not done an extensive investigation into when the above happens, i have noticed when the air conditioner is on high, it happens. this may be coincidental but nevertheless i have noticed the surge when the air condition is on. i have researched the internet for others with this problem and there certainly seems to be many people with the exact same problem. there is definitely a safety issue with this in that if you do not currently have your foot on the brake, the car will lunge forward (possibly hitting another car, a pedestrian or have even having a deadly accident). this problem needs to be considered a recall by ford and repaired free of charge by ford. this should be done before someone is seriously harmed. *kb

This car is a dangerous weapon. it almost ran over my child. literally. it self accelerated while she was crossing in front of it. if i had not been paying attention and hit the brake immediately she would be dead, i am sure of it. this car self accelerates in forward and reverse, with no warning while idle. i had it fixed once (it was the famous throttle body) they cleaned it. car ran fine for a while then started doing it again. can't drive the car for fear it will do it again. can't trust ford to fix it as they have lied continually and did not fix it when they said they did the first time. can't sell it b/c i would feel terrible if someone got hurt b/c i passed it on. i also had to replace the transmission once and now am having transmission troubles again. i believe the carbon build up on these throttle bodies are breaking down the transmissions. funny thing is ford no longer makes this particular transmission as per their corporate office. it is criminal what they are doing. i will testify in any court and tell my story. a mother who almost kills their child is someone that will not stop fighting for what is right. i don't know how the people at ford sleep at night knowing they know these cars are out their and that their main drivers are moms and grandmoms. this is beyond the money lost on this vehicle, this is a fight for justice and what is right and most of all, public safety. *tr

My 2007 ford freestyle keeps lunging and my trans stopped shifting. *tr

When driving my 2007 ford freestyle with a/c on the car will surge or accelerate. when surges occur brakes must be applied quickly. this occurs after idling as well. i have also experienced ignition failure, slow acceleration, engine light and wrench light warnings. first experienced it in summer 2010 and took it to my dealer for a check, and they could not find any issues. another mechanic also stated that this was common in this make and model. this seems to occur during the hot summer months, whenever the car is driven since i am experiencing again this summer, 2011. *tt

Started my 2007 ford freestyle in a parking lot put it in reverse and all of a sudden it lunged backwards almost hitting a pedestrian. it has been doing this for about 6 months now but this is the first time someone was almost hit. it usually does it when shifting into forward or reverse from neutral took it into dealership it first started and they did some sort of software update ( they claim) but it has never fixed the problem. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6) *tt

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. the contact stated that while driving at any speed, the vehicle would surge and stall simultaneously. after waiting a few moments, the vehicle would restart and function as normal. the failure recurred on numerous occasions. the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic, who stated that the failure may be due to the throttle body. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 50,000 and the current mileage was 76,000.

Own 2007 ford freestyle -- had major problems with car accelerating on its own, stalling, etc. -- had to replace the throttle body $750 -- yes, i do have the old part. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. the contact stated the vehicle lunged forward while driving in reverse with the brake pedal depressed or in drive at a low speed. the failure was experienced numerous times. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 58,000 and the current mileage was 60,000.

While pulling out of a parking space in reverse, had foot lightly on brake and car revved and then lurched backward, had to push really hard on brake to stop. tried to pull back in the parking space and the car stalled, and the wrench light came on. this happened several more times last summer, only when the a/c was on. i brought it to the dealer, they couldn't find anything wrong. it has started happening again this summer with increased frequency, and i was very close to being in an accident today because of this issue. i do not want to drive this car, and i certainly don't want my 16 year old driving this dangerous car.

While shifting the vehicle into "r" or "f" after starting the vehicle, it has a tendency to rev the engine slightly. keeping firm pressure on the brakes prevents the vehicle from lunging forward/backward. the problem seems to occur more frequently as it gets hotter and hotter. the vehicle "revs" the engine for say 1 second when shifting from "p" to "r" or "f" once every 10 vehicle starts and does seem to occur mainly when the ac is on and the steering wheel slightly turned. today, 12 july 2011 the vehicle "rev'd" up after picking up our kids at bible camp and once under way the vehicle did begin to die in the parking lot - however the computer must have detected a problem and seemed to restore operations along with the "wrench" light turned on. after pulling onto the highway, we experienced a problem that has not happened since last summer. while the "wrench" is on the vehicle would allow acceleration to approximately 30 miles an hour with the throttle pressed to the floor which is not normal. the car seems fine again now that it has been restarted. i'm not certain the "wrench" and the almost daily engine "rev" for a second are connected. the engine "rev" seems fine as long as you have your foot on the brake. i'm worried about the limited acceleration/"wrench" that has happened three times now in the past 14 months since there is a good chance of an accident when pulling out into a highway when you expect the car to move and the vehicle will not allow normal acceleration. last year when the "wrench" came on - a ford dealer indicated that the system did not record an event and thus unable to assist with resolving the problem. we have an appointment at the ford dealership again tomorrow, 13 july 2011, to find out if this occurrence was captured by the computer/monitoring system.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. the contact stated that while driving approximately 5 mph, pressure was applied to the brake pedal and the vehicle unexpectedly lunged forward. the failure would also occur when the gear was in the reverse position. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, who stated that the failure was contributed to the throttle body. the vehicle was in the process of being repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 61,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. the contact was driving approximately 5 mph and approaching a traffic stop signal. when accelerating from the stop, there was a delayed response and the vehicle suddenly lunged forward. the similar failure recurred four times. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated that the electronic throttle body would need to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the contact notified the manufacturer and informed them of the defect. the approximate failure mileage was 66,000. updated 09/21/11*lj the consumer stated ford reimbursed him 50%. updated 11/28/11

My 2007 ford freestyle has been having an issue with lurching forward when the brakes are applied. several close misses of rearending someone due to this issue. ford needs to investigate and recall these vehicles. it is an safety issue and ford has known about it for sometime. *tt

Car's acceleration falters or appears sometimes unexpectedly. *tt

I have a 2007 ford freestyle. when the air conditioning is on the car will jump forward. the wrench light will come on and i have to turn the car off and back on to get rid of the light. yesterday it did the same thing and now the engine light is staying on and will not go off. so far i have kept from hitting anything by reacting quickly and slamming on my brakes or turning the air off or sitting with my foot on the brake but one of these days i may hit a car or a person. very dangerous situation. *kb

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. the contact stated that while reversing with the brake pedal depressed, the vehicle surged forward and stalled without warning. the vehicle would not accelerate over 35 mph. the vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop where they stated that the vehicle¿s safety mode was activated, but they were not sure if that caused the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileages were 130,000.

My 2007 ford freestyle has been having an issue with lurching forward and backwards when the brakes are applied at low speeds with the a/c on. several close misses of almost rearending someone due to this issue in drive trus and other places whene slowing down to a stop at a redlight or stop sign. the rpm will raise and feels like the car wants to go foward or reverse depending on what gear the car is is then the engine will cut off and the check engine light (wrench) will go on on the dash. does not happen all the time. taking it to the dealer next week to see if they can retrieve the code that may be stored on the car's mail computer

2007 ford freestyle lunges at low speeds when foot is not on gas pedal. investigations point to throttle body needs replacing. *tr

Our2007 ford freestyle is doing something exactly as described by many other owners on the internet. not every time, but intermittently, when you put the car in drive or reverse the engine revs and the car surges a few feet. more often than not when it does this our foot will be on the brake. initially i thought i must have had part of my foot on the accelerator. i now know for sure that no part of my foot is on the accelerator when this is happening. we are having to be very careful when driving the car, because of this dangerous situation. if you don't have your foot hard on the brake when putting it into gear, and if there was a person or a vehicle in front or behind you, you would hit them. initially it may only happen once or twice a month, but now it is happening more frequently. when we first brought it to a ford dealership they said they had no idea why this was happening. now that our extended warranty has expired, we are just finding out that there are many other people out there with the same dangerous problem happening. i have read that it is because of a faulty throttle body unit. i am working with a new dealership to try to get it fixed. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6) *tt

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. the contact stated that the vehicle would stall when braking to a complete stop. the contact stated that the failure would most frequently occur when the heater or air conditioning was activated. the contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic where the contact was advised that there was debris in the transmission fluid and discoloration. the vehicle was not repaired. the contact stated the vehicle was unsafe to drive because the vehicle would also surge forward without warning. the failure mileage was 120,000.

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. *tt

Car would lunge forward on its own 2007 ford freestyle. *tr

On several occasions my 2007 ford freestyle has lurched forward without me stepping on the gas. typically it happens as i am idling and i go to step on the brake (forcing me to break hard), or when i am easing up on the break (i.e., instead of slowly moving, the car lunges forward). *kb

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. while the vehicle was parked the contact attempted to place the vehicle and it suddenly lunged forward. the failure also occurred while driving in reverse. the failure occurred intermittently; however, over time had become progressively worse and more consistent. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostics. the vehicle was not repaired. there was an investigation under nhtsa action number: pe11018 (vehicle speed control) that may be related to the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 65,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. the contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph, the vehicle lunged forward while accelerating. the contact stated that the failure also occurred while driving in reverse. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the throttle body was replaced. the failure recurred. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer where the throttle body was replaced a second time. there was an investigation open under nhtsa action number: pe11018 (vehicle speed control) that may be related to the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 45,000.

My 2007 ford freestyle revs up by itself. when backing into my parking space i have to keep my foot on brakes back up very very slowly due to the car wanting to lung back on its own. not able to use my a/c or heater. when a/c is on the car really revs up and then eventually cuts off with all the light being lit up , the wrench and engine lights up, then i have to wait about 5 minutes before the car cuts back on. this is very dangerous as when im waiting at a stop light the car will lunge forward by itself, i could hit someone accidentally or i could just run into another car. the car seems to have a mind of its own, its scary. i pay for this car and i cant even use the a/c or heater my kids and i just have to suffer. i cant afford all these problems as i have six children to feed. they need to take care of this problem it could be life or death. *kb

2007 ford freestyle sel w/ approx 71k miles. vehicle rpms surge at idle or very low speed while in drive (such as maneuvering into a parking spot). vehicle stalls after putting in reverse, then forward gear, then reverse after idling for a while w/ ac on. after re-starting, does not get above 35 mph (mechanic light comes on and . until you turn the car off for a while -then restart. the operates more normally. fuel gauge light doesn't light and the first 1/3 of the rpm range is not lit when the above aforementioned stalling problem occurs (then comes back on). nobody hurt yet. tonight i emailed ford, giving them my vin and asked them to pursue a recall. please press them to do that, clearly there is a very serious problem. today the surging nearly hurt a child in a parking lot; thank god my wife's foot was on the brake. *tr

In may 2010 my 2007 ford freestyle began to accelerate involuntarily when entering or leaving a parking space. at that time the vehicle was serviced by bob turner, the problem was corrected, but only temporarily. approximately two weeks ago the problem has returned exactly as it was before. the vehicle will accelerate involuntarily when parking about 90% of the time. i am very concerned about the safety of driving a vehicle with this type of problem.

About three months ago i bought a 2007 ford freestyle. one day when me, my daughter, and my granddaughter went shopping , in warner robins georgia my car stopped right in the middle of traffic and cut off . we just about had people hit us in all different directions. so i turned the car off and turned it back on and drove into the parking lot and called the people i bought the car from. they told us to bring the car too them. well a couple days later when i was suppose to take the car to them it turned off two times in one day! i had bought all of the available warranty i could buy when i bought the car, but today the dealership called me back and said that it is the throttle body, and that no matter if you fix it, it can continue to mess up (and it is not on the warranty!!!) , and the cost of the part to fix it is 670.00. i am unsatisfied and scared to drive it and i feel like its a big safety risk!!! i don't want to continue driving it with it turning off in the middle of traffic. it makes me scared and i am nervous for my family!! i have read on the internet that alot of people have had problems with the throttle body for there 2007 ford freestyle!! *kb

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.

I have a 2007 ford freestyle and i have been having problems with the car surging forward and backwards when i try to park and backup. this also occurs at stoplights and sometimes the car will cut off. even when i apply the brakes the car still trys to surge. its like it accelerates all on its own and at times it has even been hard to stop the car due to issue. it was only happening occasionally but now its happens quite a few times a week. there should be a recall on this car due to this problem..

Thankfully to date there have not been any crashes or injuries to discuss. however, we have a 2007 ford freestyle. it is a great and safe car to carry our family. it has been great on long road trips. about 1 or so years ago, we noticed these small ¿surges¿ that the car would do when slowing into a parking spot, pulling into the driveway, or parked at a traffic light. like any good american, we ignored it, thinking it was nothing. we keep the car well maintained, and just ¿chalked¿ it up to chance. over the past 4 months or so it has gotten much worse. just two days ago i was driving the car and pulling slowly into a parking spot. there was a cement median in front of me. i wasn¿t talking the phone, texting, listening to loud music, in fact i was going to a yoga class. i had my foot over the brake, as i was pulling in slowly, and the car surged. i had to really press my foot really hard into the brake. this same thing happened to me when i was as i approached a stop light. i was slowing down, going less than 5 mph and had my foot over the brake. all of a sudden the car surges and i find myself slamming on the break pedal. it is ¿unnerving¿ to say the least. my husband spoke with my father in law, and he sent us a link. as it turns out, this has been an issue. the symptoms that are described online are exactly what is happening to us. i called my local fordland dealer in lakewood, colorado, and he said he never heard of this. i have also called ford customer service and they have ¿escalated¿ the case. i hope this is helpful. thank you! *tr

I own a 2007 ford freestyle limited. starting last year, the car began lunging forward and backward, depending on what gear i was in. we had the car looked at by our transmission guy. they found nothing wrong with the transmission and cleared the check engine code from the computer. the car ran fine for the remainder of the year up to this point. it is now july of 2011 and the same issues are happening yet again. this issue is particularly bad during the summer months, especially when the a/c is running. i have noticed that this seems to be common occurrence among these vehicles and i would like to see ford issue a recall to correct the problem. *tr

2007 ford freestyle when vehicle is idling it has a tendency to lurch. this occurs when the air conditioning is on, or when both a/c is on and turning the wheel. this issue is not consistent and is unpredictable when it will occur. *tt

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. the contact stated that while driving 10 mph with the air conditioner on, the vehicle began to surge forward and the tachometer began to display a very high reading. excessive pressure was applied to the brake pedal to slow the vehicle down. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the throttle body was replaced. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 58,592. the consumer submitted the invoices for the repairs. updated 08/30/11

Since 2007 when i bought my ford freestyle, i have had it into the ford dealer numerous (approx 10) times for investigation of the lunging forward issues as well as slow throttle response after long idle times. i have had several incident's where i have almost hit parked cars in parking lots, stalls in the middle of intersection. each time that the vehicle was taken in the common response was "we do not find a problem at this time". in the spring of 2009 it was found that the throttle body was bad and was replaced in late summer 2009 after waiting 5 months for the part, due to a national back order of the part. prior to having the throttle-body replaced, one of the two scenarios would happen 1-2 times a week and more frequent at 3-5 times per week just before the throttle-body was replaced. on 7/24/2011 the car lunged forward once again and then accelerated rapidly forcing me to press the brake harshly until i could get the car in neutral and shut off. this incident almost caused my to crash into the back end of a semi-trailer before i could get it shut down. at this time i have not suffered any personal injury, but have come very close to causing damage to other's property (vehicles) due to the nature of this problem. although the throttle -body was replaced, the issue is still present in my case and i am requesting that further investigation be performed before serious injuries or death is incurred. i have noticed that these issues seem to be happening in hot and extremely hot conditions outside and have yet to experience these issues during the cooler months. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. the contact stated that the vehicle was intermittently surging for the past two months. the failures occurred while in drive or reverse. the failures were most prevalent when the vehicle was being slowed down or when accelerating. the failure mileage was 62,000 and the current mileage was 67,000.

Surging and lurching forward while parking or slowing down. i almost hit another car and a person on the side walk. two different incidents. this has happened about a dozen times and becomes more frequent and powerful each time. the wrench light has come on the dash board now. 2007 ford freestyle. *kb

The wrench lights come on and the vehicle idles up when at stop light or just stopping vehicle lunges forward with use of brake. can't use a/c vehicle will lunge also and then shut off completely. very unsafe... *kb

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. the contact stated while driving with the air conditioner on, the vehicle was shifting gears and the rpms increased excessively. the brakes were depressed and the vehicle lunged forward. the failure increased due to the hot weather while the air conditioner was on. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who performed a diagnostic test but was unable to diagnose the failure. the manufacturer was not contacted. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 46,200. updated 09/28/11*lj updated 3/22/12 *cn

My 2007 ford freestyle lunges in both forward and reverse occasionally. usually heavily applying the break will stop the car. this typically happens at very low speeds when i am parking the car or getting out of a parking space (at the grocery store, ect...). the instances occur more often in the summer time, in hot weather and when the a/c is on. it is a very dangerous defect, especially since it occurs often in parking lots or at school when i am dropping my kids off, as there are lots of pedestrians. i have submitted a previous complaint on this issue, but have heard nothing. this problem has occurred for the past 3 years. *kb

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. the contact stated that while driving approximately 5 mph, the vehicle lunged forward and the throttle control light illuminated on the instrument panel. the contact also stated that the failure occurred when the vehicle was in reverse. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostics. the vehicle was not repaired. there was an investigation open under nhtsa action number: pe11018 (vehicle speed control) that may be related to the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 68,000.

Tl* the contact owns 2007 ford freestyle. the contact stated that they had experienced an abnormal unintended acceleration failure with the vehicle on several occasions. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told that the throttle body needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 51,691.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. while driving approximately 25 mph, the contact applied the brakes which abruptly traveled to the the floor. after numerous attempts, the vehicle failed to slow down. the contact drove up a slight incline and accelerated through an intersection. when the emergency brake was engaged, the vehicle came to a complete stop. the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where the master cylinder was replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 70,000.

My 2007 for freestyle is having lunging issues. i often notice it when it's very hot and the air conditioner is running and/or when i'm parking. i've also noticed the wrench lite appear a few times. other times, my car looses power completely and shuts off. other times, it feels like i am loosing power when i'm driving. almost as if the car is down shifting to a lower gear. *tr

I purchased a 2007 ford freestyle on may 05 2011 and started having problems within the second month of having the car but i also heard a loud noise when you turn the wheel sharply to the right, and i told the finance person and he said ok we'll take care of that and they never did. then now we are in the third month of having this vehicle, and now it cuts off right in the middle of me backing up and the ac on and i would have to turn the car off and restart again. then the car acts as though its revving up and you could be at a stop light and it will rev up and you would have to really place your foot hard on the brake to keep it from hitting another car in front of you. took the car several times to the dealership and they said the first time they did not know. they did a diagnostic check up and said they could not find anything. the last time they tell me its the throttle body and then the gentleman proceeded to tell me that's been a big problem with these cars since they have came out. so this company knows they are selling lemons to people and they don't even care. *kb

When i am going at a low speed the car goes dead. example being when i turn in my driveway or into a parking space. also the car surges and jumps forward or sometimes backwards when i put it in reverse or park. it is beginning to happen all the time and is dangerous! i am so frustrated i don't know what to do. i actually ran across a site where tons of others are having the same problem. i do not have 750.00 plus to pay on fixing something that ford is well aware they fouled up and did nothing about. as with all the other cases my a/c quit long ago. i feel they should be held accountable and a recall issued so they can pay for the repair of an item that should have been sold in proper working order. thank you. *kb

Unexpected acceleration. vechicle "surges" unexpectedly while foot is on brake. while driving yesterday on i-275 (n) at the i-96 junction, traffic was heavy and had to slow down and in some cases, stop the vehicle. vehicle "lunged" unexpectedly several times while foot was firmly on brake. vechile "check engine light" icon turned on as well as a " wrench" icon on the left side of the odometer. once the icons appeared the vechile "stalled" and needed to be restarted. pulled off to the side of freeway, turned engine off and waited approximately 10 minutes. restarted vechile and noticed that the "check engine" icon remained on but the small "wrench" icon was off. drove home without further incident. going to ford dealership this morning. *tt

My car has been lunging for the last few weeks, and i almost hit another car. last week, when i got in, the wrench light came on. i immediately started driving to the dealer. i lost power for a few seconds and then my car would hardly shift. the lunging was the really scary thing, and now they are saying my transmission needs to be replaced, and it is out of warranty by one month. *kb

My ford freestyle surges in direction the transmission is in. if in drive it will surge forward, if in reverse it will surge backwards. this occurs every time i drive the vehicle. i'm afraid i am going to hit a pedestrian while trying to back out of a parking space. i'm also concerned when my daughter uses this vehicle because of her inexperience. this problem was identified to be the throttle body and is most predominant during warm weather or when the vehicle is thoroughly warmed up. had the same problem with our 2006 ford freestyle and was waiting for a replacement throttle body when the vehicle was totaled in an accident. now having the same problem with our 2007 model. *tr

During low speeds, idling speeds, car accelerates or surges. more noticeable when air conditioning is running or in idle mode in drive up lines. wrench warning light comes on. if i turn car off and then back on it usually removes the problem. occurs when going forward or backwards. *tt

My 2007 ford freestyle would not accelerate when driving, pushed gas pedal all the way down to achieve 20-30 mph when going from stopped position under traffic light. also, when putting the car in reverse and accelerating slowly, the car would jerk. when releasing foot from gas pedal, car jerked also instead of slowly decelerating. i had this repaired at a ford dealership and was charged for repair of throttle body and related items. final charge was $ 1,041.93. *tr

When idling, or just beginning to go forward, car lunged/surged forward. when just beginning to go in reverse, car lunged/surged backward. lunges/surges increased in frequency and speed. the dealership service dept. determined that the electronic throttle body needed to be replaced.

The vehicle engine speed increased by approximately 250-350 rpm upon shifting into gear in the process of parallel parking. the unexpected increase in engine speed caused the vehicle to move more than expected although i managed to avoid striking the other parked car. i did not have contact with the accelerator when the engine speed surged as described. i was lightly riding the brake using sufficient force to control the car's movement at idle speed. i was able to increase brake pressure to overcome the unexpected increase in engine speed, and thus avoid striking the other car. the yellow "wrench" warning light on the instrument panel illuminated when this happened. on october 10, 2010 i took the car to walnut creek (ca) ford and reported the problem. upon their examination, they could not find anything wrong. subsequently, i have had this happen several other times. it seems to happen when its hot outside and the air conditioning is running. the rpm's will increase upon shifting from neutral or park into drive or reverse gear. to test further, i was able to produce the phenomenon several times in a row by going from neutral to reverse &/or drive after the condition occurred again. it should be noted that the phenomenon did not occur when the air conditioning was switched off, but re-occurred when the air conditioning was turned back on. i don't know what component is responsible. i suspect some type of sensor or computer malfunction.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. the contact stated while driving 45 mph and the air condition was on the throttle body would cause the vehicle to accelerate. each time the vehicle would accelerate the brake was depress and the vehicle would slowed down. after the vehicle slowed down she started to park put the gear in reversed it jump back at least three feet. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated the throttle body needed to be replaced. they replace the throttle body with an "a" kit-throttle control body and reprogram it. this was a cost of $877 there was no recall or warranty for this failure. the manufacturer was contacted who offered no assistance. the failure mileage was 44,100. updated 08/01/11*lj updated 08/08/11

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. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. the contact stated that while attempting to park, with the brake pedal depressed, the vehicle surged forward. the failure was experienced several times. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and the contact was informed that the failure was under investigation. the failure mileage was 54,500 and the current mileage was 55,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. while attempting to park the vehicle, it lunged forward. the failure also occurred while at a stop light. the vehicle stalled various times. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the throttle body was cleaned; yet, the failure continued to occur. the vehicle was not repaired. there was an open investigation under nhtsa action number: pe11018 (vehicle speed control) that may be related to the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 70,000.

Tl* the contact owns 2007 ford freestyle. the contact stated that the vehicle lunged forward when attempting to brake at low speeds. the failure occurred while in drive or reverse. the vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. the failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 43,000. the vin was unavailable.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. the contact stated that while driving into a parking space and the vehicle stopped, it began to lunge forward or in reverse. the vehicle was not inspected by a dealer nor was it repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was approximately 80,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. the contact stated that whenever she shifts from park to reverse gear or from park to drive gear the vehicle would lunge forward. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 56,148.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. when the contact disengaged the brake pedal to engage the accelerator pedal, the vehicle suddenly lunged forward. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the technicians were unable to diagnose the failure. the failure occurred intermittently. the contact only noticed the failure while the air conditioner was turned on. the vehicle was not repaired. there was an open investigation under nhtsa action number: pe11018 (vehicle speed control) that may be related to the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 90,000.

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. *kb

The engine revved up and lunged forward on multiple occasions. it started occurring occasionally, but happened more often when the car idled or was being parked. the dealer has not corrected it yet. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. the contact stated that when driving at low speeds with the air conditioner in activation, the vehicle would lunge forward abnormally. the vehicle was taken to the dealer regarding the failure and the dealer advised that the failure was normal. the contact called the manufacturer and the manufacturer informed the contact of nhtsa defect investigation number: pe11018 (vehicle speed control). the contact believed that the vehicle was unsafe to drive. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 53,805.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. while the contact attempted to park the vehicle it suddenly lunged forward. the vehicle also lunged forward while stopped at a traffic light. the contact stated the failure occurred intermittently and only when the weather was warm. there was an open investigation under nhtsa action number: pe11018 (vehicle speed control) that may be related to the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not available. the approximate failure mileage was 50,000.

In the spring of 2009 we started noticing our 2007 ford freestyle would lunge when put into gear, after sitting with the air conditioner running. when i would back out of a parking space, it would suddenly lunge backward, then when i put it in drive, it would do the same thing forward. we took it to the dealership and they replaced the throttle body, which was covered under our warranty. we did have to pay a $100.00 deductible. that fixed it for two years. now, it's starting doing the same thing again. we haven't taken it to the dealership yet, but i'm sure it's the same problem with the throttle body. my husband plans to call the dealership monday, so we can get it fixed again, as it's a safety issue. i have a fear of hitting someone when it surges forward and backward. i just pray it's not someone on foot. *tr

2007 ford freestyle lurches when air is on making small tight turns or increments. *tr

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. *tr

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

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. *kb

Unexpected vehicle surging, near misses have occurred, happens in reverse and drive. *tr

Repeatedly car surges forward from a stop when at idle and air conditioning is running. if foot is lightly on brake, car will surge forward into intersection. *tr

Several times a week, my car is unexpectedly lunging forward. at this point, it has gone no further than a foot, and it stops as soon as i brake. the trigger seems to be running the air conditioning, and idling. for example, when i was waiting in the line for the drive through bank teller, i took my foot off the brake to roll forward and instead lunged approximately a foot. i immediately put my foot on the brake and the car stopped. it has happened at stop lights and parking places as well. the first time it happened was the end of the summer 2010. it only happened a few times than stopped during the winter, so i assumed it was not longer an issue. it started again this summer, thus the guess about the air conditioning, and is happening more frequently as the summer progresses.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. the contact stated while driving low speeds whether in reverse or driving forward, he noticed that the vehicle would surge on its own or the rpms would increase. the vehicle was inspected by a dealer who advised him that they were unable to diagnose the failure. the vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was approximately 53,000. updated 09/14/2011 *ln updated 12/07/11

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. *tr

My vehicle lurches when idling and jumps in rpm unexpectedly after slowing which if you are not on the brakes causes the vehicle to move uncontrollably and rapidly. *tr

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.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. the contact stated that the vehicle would lunge forward with the brakes depressed. the consumer rear ended another vehicle while sitting in a drive-through window. neither vehicle was damaged in the incident. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and they replaced the throttle body. the contact was concerned that the failure could be a recurring problem. the failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 70,000. updated 03/05/12*lj

While slowing down, backing up or parking, with the ac on, the engine suddenly surges 500-800 rpm's. it has not happened with the ac off. the dealer claimed it was normal operation, because of the type of auto it is; automatic. updated 07/05/11 *bf updated 08/04/11

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. *tr

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. *tr

The vehicle surges when put into gear or gear is changed (e.g. reverse to drive). also, if the car sits with the ac on for a period of time (as few as 10 min) in park and is then driven the "check engine" light comes on and engine rpm is limited to approximately 2000. just turning the car off and then back on clears that issue. the problems are worse when it is hot. that happens occasionally here in tx. don't know when it started as we bought it used. brake must be very firmly applied to avoid a big jump - even then, it still jumps a little. haven't hit anybody or anything...yet.

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. *tr

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. *tr

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. *tr

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. *tr

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. *tr

This started last year, when warm weather started, tried to back up after vehicle had been idling for awhile, freestyle stalled out and tried to jump, about three times in a row, before we could get in drive. this seems to be an on going intermittent problem that happens in warm weather. took a friend to the hospital on 05/25/11. drove to east gate from my house to pick her up, stopped at fast food place, had to wait for food, noticed gauge needles all jumped up and then fell back down while waiting w/a/c and engine running in park. pulled out, went to downtown cincinnati, got into parking garage, vehicle started to lurch when i took my foot from the brake. i slammed both feet on brake, to keep from hitting anyone, or anything, vehicle stalled. i restarted, and kept both feet on the brake, the vehicle again tried to lurch out, and then died. this happen 3 or 4 times in succession, finally got vehicle under control, and parked it. it was parked about 30 minutes, drove back to eastgate, and then home. wrench and transmission light came on at time of incident. it was still on when i got home. it went off after a couple of days. on 5/30/11, dropped off friend from work, on my way home, talked in car for awhile with engine and a/c running while in park. upon driving to main road, vehicle stalled, restarted no acceleration, when i hit the gas, vehicle stalled again. pulled over to side, turned everything off, removed key, restarted and drove home. dealership called today, said it was the throttle body and will cost me about $600.00 to install a new throttle body. this is a safety issue that many people are having, after reading info on edmunds.com updated 06/0/8/11*bf

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. *tr

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. *tr

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.

While backing out of a parking spot the car attempted to accelerate while my foot was on the brake pedal. this car has done a similar thing six additional times since the first incident. things common to the incidents were that the engine was at idle speed or just above, warm outside temperature with a/c on, steering wheel being turned in 6 of 7 incidents. electronic throttle apparently receives signal to apply too much power. was told at dealership that adding injector cleaner with each tank of gas may help, but it has not. replacement throttle bodies are not available and have a lead time of many months. will a new replacement be a modified design? i'd take a mechanical throttle body any day over this mess. this is a threat to property and life. i will not allow my wife to drive this car as i feel it would be inviting a crash. car is also not very marketable if you're trying to sell in hot weather with a demo drive while a/c is on.

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. the contact stated that the vehicle surged forward while stopped with the brakes engaged. the vehicle also surged backwards while reversing. during the failures, the check engine light would illuminate on the instrument panel. the contact also stated the failures occurred during hot weather. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where they were unable to diagnose the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 75,000 and the current mileage was 100,000. the vin was not available.

The car surges/lurches unexpectedly when at low speeds such as upon pulling into a parking place or coming to a stop at a red light even when no gas is give and brake is being applied. car surges upon leaving a parking space when in reverse even when the brake is applied making it very unsafe if someone happens to be walking behind the car. car surges/lurches at very low speeds whether brake is applied or not. this problem seems to occur much more frequently in warm weather.

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. *tt

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. the contact stated that the vehicle would surge forward regardless of what gear the vehicle was engaged. the vehicle would also stall without warning when the air conditioner was activated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where they inspected the vehicle and advised the contact that the throttle body would need replacing. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure yet no repairs were performed on the vehicle. the current mileage was 54,000 and the approximate failure mileage was unknown.

Purchased 2007 ford freestyle in nov. 2007. began to hear noises when braking in 2009. the first time we took the car to the dealer (fuller ford chula vista) we were told they could not duplicate the problem. nothing was done. at about 16,000 miles we took it in again for the same problem. we were told there were warped rotors, frozen caliper, and completely worn pads. during safety inspection at 27,000 miles it was noted that rear pads were completely worn and rotors needed resurfacing. ford is charging $265 for resurfacing and pads for a problem that has occurred twice in 2 years and refuses to recognize this as defect or design problem. in addition, we are having to replace the transmission at 27,000 miles. *tr

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. *tr

Defective throttle body. *tr

Unexpected lunging forward or reverse at low speeds, with brakes applied. *tr

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. *tt

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. while parked, the contact switched the gear shifter to reverse while depressing the brake pedal and the vehicle lunged backward. there was an investigation open under nhtsa action number: pe11018 (vehicle speed control) which could have been related to the failure. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostics nor repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 79,000. updated 07/21/11 *bf updated 07/28/11

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 ford freestyle. the contact stated that after placing her vehicle in reverse, it lunged backwards; and the tool symbol illuminated on the instrument panel. the contact had to push the brake pedal excessively in order for the vehicle to come to a complete stop. the dealer diagnosed that the power train control module needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure was repaired. the failure mileage was 59,000 and the current mileage was 64,000. the vin was unavailable.

I have a ford freestyle and periodically it lurches forward when my foot is not on the gas and at times even when my foot is on the brake. the lurching happens with incre