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…
2007 Ford Freestyle cruise control problems
moderate 306 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $600
Complaints
306
Recalls
0
Crashes
13
Avg fix
$600
What owners are reporting 7 most recent
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…
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 MI…
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 APPR…
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 …
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.
Common questions
How serious is the cruise control problem on the 2007 Ford Freestyle?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 306 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $600 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the cruise control typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $600 for cruise control repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to cruise control?
No active recalls currently cover cruise control issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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