2007 Ford Freestyle owner complaints

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.

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

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. While driving approximately 50 MPH approaching a light to make a turn, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle had to be turned off and back on in order for it to be driven. The failure occurred three times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the technician stated the throttle body needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 81,000.

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 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.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Ford freestyle. When driving or idling the vehicle will stall without any prior warnings. Also when shifting into reverse, the vehicle will lurch backwards. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the technician stated that the throttle body need to be replaced at an expense of $800.00. He then added that the parts were on backorder. The failure mileage was 64,000.

The contact owns a 2007 Ford Freestyle. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 MPH or above, the vehicle would suddenly go into limp mode and fail to accelerate. There was a warning light that displayed a wrench however, the contact did not know what was indicated specifically. The contact had not taken the vehicle to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact stated that after researching the cause of the failure he became aware that the transmission was faulty. Additionally, that type of transmission was discontinued by the manufacturer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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 ha

2007 freestyle sel AWD w/50,000 miles surges at low speeds and stalls at high speeds. The wrench light comes on and the vehicle enters "limp" mode until vehicle is restarted. The dealership was unable to recover error codes when I took it in for diagnostics. However, based on my verbal description of the problem alone he suggested replacement of the entire throttle body assembly, saying "this is a very common issue for the freestyle, 500, and edge." I am still deciding whether to spend the $1000 they quoted me for replacement (a firestone service center quoted me $750). For one, I can't understand how such a dangerous malfunction is allowed to go unaddressed. Two, how can the throttle body assembly, which controls the entire powertrain, not be covered by a powertrain warranty? And t

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

Vehicle began surging on highway and throttle was not responding properly. Took the vehicle to donnell Ford, boardman, ohio on 12/8/10 and was told the throttle boy needed replaced and vehicle was unsafe to drive. Cost to repair was $860.00.

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 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.

Under carriage is completely rotten floor boards ,shock mounts, rear frame. Garage on lunenburg st.in Fitchburg,MA said that it was so rotten that he couldn't find a safe spot to put the car on the lift to do exhaust work. Put in a complaint in Sept 2023 with NHTSA ID number 11544728. I explained to them that I had contacted Ford Motor Co. and Ford didn't want to hear it. This car is problematic.Transmission does not shift properly. This vehicle never had a recall. There is dozens of consumer complaints. This vehicle is a hazard on the road and is very expensive to repair. Under carriage is unrepairable making this vehicle junk.