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2005 Ford Freestyle Consumer Discussions
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Ford Freestyle CVT Transmissions
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PCM
My Freestyle I bought new in 2005 recently had the no start/difficult start occur. I researched TSB's on ALL DATA and found 2. One 10-24-5 was fairly new and superceded previous ones. It shows removing and cleaning the throttle body. And the same one or another one showed resetting the PCM with some "updated" settings. I cleaned my throttle body w/o removing it. I haven't drove it yet so I don't ... Read More
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TRANSMISSION & THROTTLE BODY PROBLEM BEGINS IN THE MAIN COMPUTER
The lunging is not a transmission problem, but more likely dirty throttle body plate. I actually had mine replaced, because ti was an electrical problem The Government's investigation of the problem came up withthe same findings, and their books are closed. There were no recalls. Volvo had a similar problem on their XC90 SUV's. Like all used cars, an extended warranty is crucial. The problem with most people buying these cars ... Read More
Ford Freestyle Lots of Problems
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Re: 2007 Ford Freestyle Transmission [bora180]
have 2005 fs tranny just went shop says he does many and there is an issue he also had one he was doing for a ford dealer for about 4400 but dealer was charging customer 6600 where do i go to talk to a lawyer or if there is a class action suit started i bought this car used from dealer one owner had for three months now i have to ... Read More
2005 Ford Freestyle Low Oil Pressure Problem
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Re: 2005 Ford Freestyle Low Oil Pressure Problem [coldcranker]
I had the same problem on my '05 freestyle. My mechanic wanted to change the ignition coils. At >$100 each X6 + rotating the engine to get to the back ones, this was going to e a big job. Needless to say I saw your post and had the dealer calibrate my PCM. Works like a dream, problem solved!!! Big thanks!!
Ford Freestyle CVT Transmissions
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Freestyle CVT and General Reliability
I'm seeing that there are some upset Freestyle owners out there, and I feel sorry for your predicaments, however, you won't get that from me. I own a 2005 with 130,000 miles and have not had ANY problem with it. I suppose changing the oil every 3,000 miles helps. I also understand that ANY car is just another machine with moving parts, and thus will require maintenance and care to keep ... Read More
Lemon Law and Breach of Warranty
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Re: Lemon Law and Breach of Warranty [debbiew75]
Use the info below to add your complaint to the ones the NHTSA has the more people voice their problems, the more chance we have of getting a new recall issued. There is a class action against Ford but the throttle issue, BUT only for California residents. I spoke to the lawyer today and was told that they decided not to take on the case nationally, but have hopes that if ... Read More
Ford Freestyle Recalls
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Re: 2005 Ford Freestyle Lunging Issue [kamkerrym]
Here is the website: https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/ivoq/ Here is the info I just got from the NHTSA website. I opened a claim and then added this action number to the investigation: PE11018 NHTSA Action Number: NHTSA Recall Campaign Number: PE11018 N/A Make: FORD Model: FREESTYLE Manufacturer : FORD MOTOR COMPANY Model Year : 2005 Component(s) : VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Date Investigation Opened : May 11, 2011 Date Investigation Closed : Open Summary: ODI ... Read More
Ford Freestyle CVT Transmissions
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Re: Attorney for Class Action. [truewv]
YAY !!! NHTSA Looking into Ford Freestyle Unintended Acceleration The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating 170,000 2005 through 2007 model year Ford Freestyle’s after 18 crashes caused by “lunging.” No injuries have been attributed to the abnormal vehicle behavior, however. The Ford Freestyle abnormally lunges forward even when drivers didn’t have their feet on the gas pedal says the reports. Hitting the brakes will stop the lunging, however. The ... Read More
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cvt transmission
We are also having issues with our 2005 Freestyle "CVT" transmission. Made sevaral calls and visits to Ford, They say theres nothing they can do for us, we have tried getting the trans fixed, but most parts are hard to find and very expensive, Why would Ford make this kind of trans, then not have the parts to fix it? And why are their parts so expensive ? Im VERY disappointed ... Read More
Ford Freestyle Recalls
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2005 Ford Freestyle Lunging Issue
I too am having problems with my Freestyle lunging. Please send me info on who to file a complaint with. Thanks!
Ford Freestyle CVT Transmissions
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Re: Another '07 FS CVT problem... [gajedi]
I'm beginning to think that I'm the only one with a 2005 Freestyle that has not had transmission trouble. We have two of them - bought new in June 2005 -with about 130,000 on each and the CVT's have never been serviced. Still knocking about 22.2 MPH for mixed driving. I do plan, however, to have it towed to the dealer for trade in on another vehicle when the CVT does ... Read More
Ford Freestyle Recalls
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2006 Ford Freestyle
I just went to the NHTSA website and the throttle body for the 2005 thru 2007 Ford Freestyles is under investigation as of May 11, 2011. I also received an email from Stephen McHenry that is the investigator on this case. Maybe soon we will all have some kind of response to this issue. I spent over $700.00 dollars to have mine replaced and got lucky to get the last throttle ... Read More
Ford Freestyle CVT Transmissions
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brmeadows
Another CVT problem with the 2005 Freestyle transmission. The car blew a 7" hole in the transmission on the Interstate out of Colorado Springs. It was a wonder that we were not killed in the traffic as the car stalled and began to smoke. Quotes to fix the problem from nearby dealerships were in the neighborhood of $5000 to $5500. We called the Ford main customer service #1-800-392-3673 to no avail. ... Read More
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Re: Ford CVT Transmission [dominicano51]
I own a 2005 freestyle and having the same issues with transmission, the same nocking noise and the out put shaft was bad. I have been searching just about every where to get parts for this transmission and cannot find them, I even bought a used trans. for core and the dam parts were bad in it. So my question is can you tell me where and from whome you got ... Read More
Ford Freestyle Maintenance and Repair
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Re: Wet Interior [aggie60]
Did you ever find the source/cause of this water leakage, and were you ever able to get it repaired? I have a 2005 Ford Freestyle that has been leaking on the passenger side back seat area for the about the last 3 years. I live in Pittsburgh, PA, so I usually notice this most in the spring and fall. Duing the winter the water stays mostly frozen and during the summer ... Read More
Ford Freestyle Lots of Problems
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Re: 2007 Ford Freestyle Transmission [stevedebi]
I am currently having the same problem. I had my car in the shop at $66,000 miles and told them I was having transmission problems, at the same time I found out I also had a throttle body problem....The dealership is trying to say it's one in the same. My RPM's fluctuate greatly and when I try to quickly pickup speed (like to merge with highway traffic) the RPM's go way ... Read More
Ford Freestyle CVT Transmissions
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2005 Freesytle with 66, 500 blown transmission
The transmission in my 2005 Freestyle went two days ago. $5,500 to fix it or $1500. trade in value. I'm sick to think my car with 66,500 miles is basiclly junk. With just 6000 miles over warranty, there is no recourse. Are cars becoming disposable now too? That's a lot of money for me to cough up for a repair. I'm mad as hell and feel stuck dealing with Ford.
Ford Freestyle Lots of Problems
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Electronics
We have a 2005 Freestyle that has recently had an electronics issue.....does anyone have the same or heard of this before and knows what the repair is....as usual Ford has no idea what the problem could be but is will to replace several parts at an initial estimate of $800.00. When driving the digital gages will go to zero and may or may not turn back on. The instrument lights also ... Read More
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Contact my attorney for the surging problems 2005 ford freestyle
http://www.nclemonlawattorney.com/ He is looking into the problems, But you must contact him ASAP. Thanks
Freestyle Transmission Failure
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Re: 2005 Ford Freestyle [jsal2]
I wish the government would do like they did for Toyota with the recalls. what a shame ford. i found out that there were many faulty parts that ford put on cvt's that are making all this problems with just need a attorney willing to do a class action lawsuit like the saturn vue.
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2005 Ford Freestyle
Thank you for telling me about the NHTSA website. I have a Ford 2005 Freestyle when last year at 42,000 miles a rod slipped in the transmission, literally causing it to explode. I found pieces of the transmission on the road way. The dealer said he had never seen anything like it. Thank goodness I was only going 30 mph when it happened! Ford would not pay a dime towards the ... Read More
Ford Freestyle Lots of Problems
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Ditto on the surging/lurching/engine revving!
I am new to this forum. I have a 2005 LE Freestyle (front wheel drive) that we purchased new. I have experienced the sudden surging/lurching over the past year or so, but it was so occasional and subtle that I thought I was imagining it. Then this week I almost hit a car in the school car rider line and it was definitely NOT my imagination. The car suddenly lurched forward ... Read More
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Engine / Transmission would be helpful
Our family owns a 2005 Freestyle that we bought new at the Employee Pricing sale in the summer of 2005. It now has (only) 40,000 miles. It's Mom's Taxi to school, soccer, baseball, football, lacrosse, and the Grocery store. We haven't experienced any of the surging /stalling problems yet, but I like to be aware of them. I know that Ford made the Freestyle and the later renamed Taurus X with ... Read More
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Re: 2005 freestyle [abessenger]
i have filed an online report with NHTSA and communicated via emails with Ford Customer relations. I was hot on this about 2 weeks ago. It has been 2 weeks since i had Fuel Induction service done INSTEAD of replacing the throttle body and i have had NO problems. I will be calling the NHTSA this week as maybe a phone call will allow me to express the urgency in getting ... Read More
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2005 freestyle
Hello, happy but sad owners of the ford freestyle, i love our new to us car we really do. Sitting in the french quater of new orelans is not a place to have your car suddenly surge forward and almost hit predestrians. we also have had the same issues as most of the people on this site, we bought the car knowing it had defects such as the steering wheel radio ... Read More
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Re: 2005 Ford Freestyle throttle body [dutchmg]
I wish I could agree with Ford that you can turn the car off, but having been in this situation, I do not agree. This happens so fast and after weeks with no problem you are not expecting your car to accelerate on its own, you would have to know it was going to happen to get your car shut off in time.
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Re: 2005 Ford Freestyle throttle body [lcjesse]
We too have had our throttle body replaced back in March. all was well until last week when on vacation after a 6 hour drive and on a very hot day the car all of a sudden started reving up at the stop light. The display showed FAIL SAFE MODE. I brought it into the dealer yesterday and they of course can not duplicate it or find any stored computer codes. ... Read More
Ford Freestyle - Taurus X
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Selling Freestyle
I've been posting here for the past 5 1/2 years, since buying my 2005 Freestyle SE FWD. It's been a great car and after 85,000 miles I've had to put zero dollars into it for repairs. The brakes were changed but I was reimbursed by Ford, a transmission module was replaced under the emissions warranty, and the power steering pump under my extended warranty. My MPG would range in the low ... Read More
Ford Freestyle Lots of Problems
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Re: 2005 Ford Freestyle throttle body problems [abessenger]
The CRC is Ford's customer relations department and can be reached at 800-392-3673
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Re: 2005 Ford Freestyle throttle body problems [r_42]
I'm sorry I do not know what CRC is. I would like to know and I would like the number. I called NHSTA the other day and complained. They said that they had recorded everything I said and read it back to me. I did suggest a recall, but have heard nothing!
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2005 Ford Freestyle throttle body problems
When I called Ford CRC to complain about the issue and that they should pay for my rental they said there was nothing they could do because my car was out of warranty. I told the person that was unacceptable and asked to speak to her manager. Her manager called me back after a day and gave me the same story. I told him my car was being held hostage and ... Read More
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Re: 2005 Ford Freestyle throttle body problems [r_42]
"I just called the Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration at 1-888-327-4236 and filed a complaint. We all need to do this to get this problem resolved. Whether or not you have an extended warranty or not.There needs to be a recall on this issue. This is as bad as the Toyota problem and peoples lives are at stake. After they review the complaint they have the authority to ... Read More
Ford Freestyle CVT Transmissions
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Re: [joe288]
"My 2005 Ford Freestyle transmission is failing at 54,000 miles. The dealer rebuilt it before the warranty went out, but that was obviously just a band-aid fix. Now that it is out of warranty, Ford says that the transmission needs to be totally replaced. They say it will cost us $6,000. They should have replaced the transmission while it was still under warranty. We had taken it in several times due ... Read More
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Re: [coldcranker]
My 2005 Ford Freestyle transmission is failing at 54,000 miles. The dealer rebuilt it before the warranty went out, but that was obviously just a band-aid fix. Now that it is out of warranty, Ford says that the transmission needs to be totally replaced. They say it will cost us $6,000. They should have replaced the transmission while it was still under warranty. We had taken it in several times due ... Read More
Ford Freestyle Lots of Problems
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2005 Ford Freestyle throttle body problems
I just called the Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration at 1-888-327-4236 and filed a complaint. We all need to do this to get this problem resolved. Whether or not you have an extended warranty or not.There needs to be a recall on this issue. This is as bad as the Toyota problem and peoples lives are at stake. After they review the complaint they have the authority to ... Read More
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Re: Throttle Control- Please HELP!!!! [blsdmomof2]
What is the number? My throttle body on my used 2005 Ford Freestyle that I bought in Nov, needs to be replaced and even though I bought the extended warranty they said it was not covered. What's the point in buying an extended warranty if problems of their doings, not mine, has erupted? Sounds a little fishy to me. Who do I fuss with about the problem? With all of these ... Read More
Ford Freestyle climate control
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Freestyle with clicking noise under the dash
I have a 2005 Ford Freestyle and there is a loud "clicking" noise that is coming from under the dash on the passenger side. It happens when I turn on or off the A/C. Does anyone know what is going on? Thanks.
Ford Freestyle won't start
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2005 ford freestyle
Once again my ford let me down. on the way home yesterday it just quit. got it towed to my machanic. no codes in computer.. no rpms on gauge. no fire to plugs no fuel being delivered. after sitting overnight wham it started. no repairs were done. after i showed up right back to no start. any ideas ???
Ford Freestyle Lots of Problems
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2005 ford freestyle
Once again more ford problems. My 2005 ford freestyle just quit today no warning. After having the car scanned by dealer no codes were present. after sitting all night it started. they called to pick it up. NO Start again does anyone have any idea why ...
Ford Freestyle Real World MPG
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Freestyle brakes
I just had rear brakes changed ,along with rotors,on my 2005 Freestyle. Car has 20k miles,is AWD ,SEL, I like the car, so far, but was told by dealer that Ford used organic brake pads that don't last. Seems to me it would be a defect. What's up ?
Freestyle Transmission Failure
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Freestyle CVT Transmission Failure
We bought our car new in 2005. We have had it serviced by the dealer when it was time for each scheduled maintance. Oct. 2009, we had to replace the alternator in the car. Now the A/C compressor has failed, and we're told the transmission is also failing. Yes, I have even experience jumping from the car just as I come to a complete stop. It feels at times like someone ... Read More
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Re: Nosey [thc3]
I have a Ford Freestyle 2005 that had the CVT transmission. Last May I literally dropped the transmission in the car (the car had just over 36,000 miles). It sounded as if I had hit something but it was actually the transmission -- leaving pieces of the engine all over the road. Not only did the transmission need to be replaced, but other engine parts as well because of the parts ... Read More
Ford Freestyle CVT Transmissions
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Re: 06 FORD FREESTYLE [stevedebi]
I agree that trans problems are horrible. However, it is true that the percentage of trans failures in Freestyles is lower than average across all 2005-2007 makes/models for comparison. The only way a class action lawsuit can succeed is if the failure percentage is high enough and Ford had a design flaw. I don't think thats the case here. I still would like to know what makes some of them fail. ... Read More
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06 FORD FREESTYLE
IS THE CVT ON THE 500 THE SAME ON THE FREESTYLE ASSUMING BOTH ARE FWD. EITHER 05,06,07 YEARS. FOUND ONE USE BUT IS FROM A 500 2005
Ford Freestyle Maintenance and Repair
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Re: Freestyle '07 SEL tire decision [import32]
I replaced mine after 50K with the orignal size 215s. I ended up buying Yokohama AVID TRZs. Good price and good ratings. They did great here in Maryland over the last week and two blizzards. Very confidence inspiring. here is some mroe info: http://www.tirerack.com/tires/TireSearchResults.jsp?tireIndex=0&autoMake=Ford&au- toYear=2005&autoModel=Freestyle&autoModClar=&width=215/&ratio=65&diameter=17&sor- tCode=49581&skipOver=true&minSpeedRating=S&minLoadRating=S&tab=All As for the dresses for the dance - I recommend royal blue dresses :)
Freestyle Transmission Failure
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Re: cruise control [ping8]
I've experienced the same exact scenario on my 2005 Freestyle Limited AWD. It took me some effort to replicate the issue. At first, I was unable to replicate the problem. So my Ford service dealer (Quality Ford in East Rutherford, NJ) was interested in helping. They looked at the car's computer and found nothing. So they installed a "flight recorder" for 4 weeks so that if the lights came-on again, I ... Read More
Ford Freestyle Maintenance and Repair
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Removal of Rear Seat
How do you remove the rear bench (fold up) seat permantly in a Ford Freestyle 2005?
Ford Freestyle Lots of Problems
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Throttle Body woes
History: acquired a used 2005 Freestyle with 98k miles on it, and the family loves it. June 2009: the engine began shutting off while driving... no warning, no "check engine" light, nothing. Took it to Ford, "no fault found", and no advice to do anything except keep driving. It began to happen more frequently over the next month, finally (of course, on a long trip, away from home) took it to ... Read More
Freestyle mileage and repairs
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Re: Freestyle mileage and repairs [lets456]
2005 FS SE FWD 78,000miles I'm the original owner 40,000 A couple of modules covered under the emissions warranty. 35,000 Rear brakes (cost reimbursed by Ford) 65,000 Front brakes (I paid $100) 75,000 Power steering pump (covered under extended warranty)
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Freestyle mileage and repairs
Wanting to know the mileage you have now and repairs made at what mileages. 2005 AWD Freestyle with 50,420 miles. -Rear brakes replaced at 30,000 miles. -TSB binding in front bearing plate assembly at 48,000 miles and replaced by Ford for $375.
Ford Freestyle Maintenance and Repair
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Re: CVT [sinder]
"If there " simply aren't enough ZF CVT units out there to make it profitable" (your quote) , where are the parts coming from, Stevedebi ???? There are people on this forum that have waited 5-6 weeks for a parts. " I probably wasn't clear on the statement. The parts are coming from Europe. But there are not enough Ford ZF transmissions (i.e., 2005-2007 Freestyle and Ford 500) on the road ... Read More
Ford Freestyle CVT Transmissions
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Re: CVT fluid change [coldcranker]
A little late there, coldcranker...My 06 Freestyle sits in the shop as we speak, waiting on a remmaned trannie because whos' got $5600 for a new one and why in the ##$$ would I want to give FORD another dime of my money? So, no....I am not fine. And if FORD dealerships/service advisors don't know about one of thier own products, then everyone on this thread needs to be extremely concerned. ... Read More
Ford Freestyle Maintenance and Repair
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Re: CALLING ALL CVT ISSUES...05 FORD FREESTYLES [nutabug]
My problems with my 2005 Ford Freestyle are long gone. I traded it in for a 2008 Mazda 5 in March of 2008. It had the first signs of the CVT problem as I was told that the CVT needed to be replaced. I had bought Fords exclusively since 1990 owning a 1990 Probe, 1992 Ford Escort, 1993 Ford Ranger, 1997 Ford Explorer, 1998 Mercury Mountaineer, 2000 Ford Focus, and the ... Read More
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Re: CALLING ALL CVT ISSUES...05 FORD FREESTYLES [nutabug]
Here is my posting #1051 from 9/2007 and below it #1059. Read the posts from the naysayers with their heads in the clouds. They said I was in the minority with my issues. Pretty big minority! #1051 We really liked our 2005 Freestyle when we first got it but then the problems started. At 16,000 miles the CVT (continously variable transmission)failed. The dealer replaced with a remanufactured CVT. I'm at 40,000 ... Read More
Ford Freestyle Rear Brakes
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Re: 05 ford freestyle brakes [schmeal]
I replaced the rear brakes at about 35,000 miels (and recently my front brakes) on my '05 Freestyle FWD with 75,000 miles. I bought aftermarket ceramic pads (about $50 for front and rear) and had a local shop put them in for $100. I was reimbursed by Ford for the cost of replacing the rear brakes. I kept on the original rotors. So far, I haven't had any big problems with ... Read More
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Should be a recall but don't count on it
I am tired of reading about how Ford continues to ignore this issue. There is no recall just a TSB. Brakes wearing out at 15K to 20K miles is NOT "normal". My expert mechanic (X-Ford and certified) looked at my 2005 Freestyle "premature" brake wear. The problem is clearly a design flaw. Also, being the same platform and sharing brake parts, the 500 has the same problem but usually goes longer ... Read More
Freestyle Transmission Failure
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Re: Ford Freestyle Transmission [jsal2]
I too have a Freestyle 2005 Limited AWD. It has been in the shop for the tranny twice this year, the Throttle body control and I have put brakes a ll the way around. The AWD Malfunction came on in January and i had it fixed, cost of $1400, it worked until about mid September, the malfunction came on again, another $1400 and it still not working, so now they want ... Read More
Ford Freestyle CVT Transmissions
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Re: Ford Freestyle CVT Transmissions [steve_]
i have a 2005 awd freestyle. I had the transmission fluid changed at 106,000 miles. Turns out the shop that did it used mercron 5 fluid not the "special fluid" that the dealer now tells me they should have used. now my transmission is slipping and i am being told i need a new transmission. The shop that did the flush says the fluid they used is correct. The dealer says ... Read More
Ford Freestyle Lots of Problems
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Throttle Body TSB Tech Service Bulletin old Re: Lots of problems [ekraft90]
Ford has known its had major throttle body issues on the Freestyle/500/Montego, and maybe others, for a long time now. They issued a TSB (tech service bulletin) early in the Freestyle manufacturing run. A TSB means that Ford has seen too many failures of this part and is alerting technicians to the problem: Copy of TSB: The part "5F9Z-9E926-AA Throttle Body" is over $200. There was a Technical Service Bulletin TSB ... Read More
Ford Freestyle Rear Brakes
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4th Set of Brakes
I took my 2005 Freestyle (93K miles) in for maintenace service today and they said I need rear brakes/calipers again (4th time for brakes). I think I've had enough. Ford replaced the brakes once, reimbursed me once, and the third was on my own. The brakes/calipers on the rear will be $1068. Enough is enough.
All Ford Freestyle Owners
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Re: All Ford Freestyle Owners [megstwin]
I have a 2005 Ford Freestyle and it has been in the shop for over 70 days now waiting for a new Throttle Body. Headquarters will not return my calls and no one can help. Yet they expect you to continue to make payments on a car they can't fix right now. I was told by an inside source that the Throttle body will not be avail for install until after ... Read More
Ford Freestyle CVT Transmissions
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Re: Need new transmission at 23k miles [sully320]
The warranty booklet for a particular model year says it all. I did hear that '07 model years got a longer powertrain warranty, if memory serves me, something Ford did to assuage fears of CVT risk from buyers. My '05 only had a 3-year one, but don't know about '06 models that mike_nyc has. Warranty booklets for model years 2005-2006-2007 Freestyles are available at: Warranty Booklets in PDF downloadable format -- ... Read More
Freestyle Transmission Failure
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Ford Freestyle Transmission
I have a 2005 Ford Freestyle limited. On Saturday, the differential spider gear pin just fell out (I actually found it and pieces of my transmission cover on the ground) and my transmission literally broke up inside the car. (I guess the pin holds the transmission cover on and in place). Regardless, the car only has 42,100 miles on it and of course it is out of warranty. The cost to ... Read More
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tranny repairs
I purchased a 2005 Freestyle Limited AWD in February with 41,000 miles on it, Now at 49,000 it is in the shop for $2,600 in tranny repairs. Input shaft bearing is shot. Is this the typical problem others are having? Does anyone know if Ford is helping with these repairs if the car is out of warranty. I have been driving Fords for years (5 SHO's) and this is the 3rd ... Read More
Freestyle Illuminated Entrance - Help
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Re: Illuminated Entrance - help [polo3]
"I have a 2005 Ford Freestyle SEL. My headlights and tail lights used turn on when door was unlocked with the FOB at night. that feature misteriously went away after I deactivated the auto lock. I tried to get it back by reactivating aoto lock, but no dice. Ford dealer, said that is NOT a feature on this vehicle, and lights ONLY go on when key is in ignition. Does anyone ... Read More
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Illuminated Entrance - help
I have a 2005 Ford Freestyle SEL. My headlights and tail lights used turn on when door was unlocked with the FOB at night. that feature misteriously went away after I deactivated the auto lock. I tried to get it back by reactivating aoto lock, but no dice. Ford dealer, said that is NOT a feature on this vehicle, and lights ONLY go on when key is in ignition. Does anyone ... Read More
Ford Freestyle Maintenance and Repair
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Re: 06 Freestyle hard starting [dukhook]
dukhook, The dealership service dept. should be told about TSB 06-20-7 by number so they can look it up, as it solves the problem: TSB 06-20-7 10/16/06 LONG CRANKING TIME OR NO START ON INITIAL START ATTEMPT - VEHICLES BUILT ON OR BEFORE 6/6/2006 FORD: 2005-2007 Five Hundred, Freestyle MERCURY: 2005-2007 Montego ISSUE Some 2005-2007 Five Hundred, Freestyle, and Montego vehicles built on or before 6/6/2006 may exhibit a long cranking ... Read More
Ford Freestyle Rear Brakes
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Re: Is program over? [01taurussel]
Copy of Ford recall letter for reference: EXTENDED COVERAGE PROGRAM 07N10 Certain 2005 through 2007 FWD & AWD Ford Five Hundred, Freestyle & Mercury Montego Vehicles - Rear Brake Wear --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Frank M. Ligon Director Service Engineering Operations Ford Customer Service Division Ford Motor Company P.O. Box 1904 Dearborn, Michigan 48121 July 3, 2007 TO: All U.S. Ford and Lincoln Mercury Dealers SUBJECT: Customer Satisfaction Program 07N10 Certain 2005 through 2007 ... Read More
Buying a Used Freestyle
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Re: used 2005 freestyle [coldcranker]
Another thing about the Ford Freestyle compared to a Grand Caravan is that the Freestyle does better in crash tests at http://www.iihs.org and also http://www.nhtsa.gov . The handling and steering is generally considered to be better in the Freestyle as well.
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Re: used 2005 freestyle [realgem63]
I have an '05 Freestyle SE front wheel drive model with 48,000 miles. There was a brake pad recall. Note it was only the brake pads. It was easily fixed by replacing the front and back brake pads when on axle's pads went down below 1/8 inch. The new pads work fine and last well. Ford pays for everything, and your Ford dealer has the details, or you can go to ... Read More
Ford Freestyle CVT Transmissions
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Re: 2006 Limited AWD [vrm]
Responding to vrm's post immediately above: I think thats a great summary. I did think the 60,000 mile CVT (filter + fluid) service is $300, though. I bought the FT-178 part number filter myself from rockauto.com for about $40, and the special unique fluid for the CVT you can only get from a Ford dealer for about $100 in fluid alone. Then its about 2 hours labor, which puts the total ... Read More
Ford Freestyle Maintenance and Repair
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Re: oil-life reset [tacomaguy]
The 2005 Freestyle reset oil is get percent display on, then hold button in until it resets. The oil life is simply a 5000 mile count down. Nothing fancy. I don't believe you can change the settings. Ford now has a 7500 mile oil change setting. I use Amsoil and Amsoil filter and change once a year. I have 37,000 miles. Rear brakes early on was the only major problem. MPG ... Read More
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Re: More brake ISSUES... [jsr1]
Someone with mechanical expertise may be of help. My guess is that your Brake calipers are faulty (Ford sent me a letter that my 2005 Freestyle rear calipers may have been exposed to heat and damaged. When my mechanic said "there is a slight DRAG" on my calipers and seepage, I assume he means that the caliper is gripping the pads prematurely and causing premature wear on the brakes. I am ... Read More
Ford Freestyle Rear Brakes
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Re: Any hope in recovering $ with 40,311 miles and out of warrenty? [bjbundy]
Good luck... I have a 2005 for Freestyle 2WD and I took it in for the replacement brakes at 16000 miles. I just took it in to have the power steering looked at (33000 miles) and they told me the rear brakes were shot and grooving the rotors. Even though the car is under factory warranty they told me that they will not fix the problem. They said the new brakes ... Read More
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Any hope in recovering $ with 40,311 miles and out of warrenty?
My 2005 AWD Limited Freestyle has begun having some issues with the brakes the last couple of days. It sounds like a grinding sound. Husband says that they don't work as well. Have to push harder to stop. Was going to take it this morning to a shop that has done all of our break work on all of our cars and is reasonable and does great work. I am thinking ... Read More
Ford Freestyle Lots of Problems
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Re: Lots of problems [jrmust]
Please keep up with the updates....I've got a 2005 Freestyle that sounds like it's having the same problem. First time it was going up a hill at 60mph with the cruise on...next time I was in park Idling ...both times my car just shut down....1st time I had to tow it to the Ford garage...after happening to them a few times...then it was fine...they supposedly found a loose wire, and sent ... Read More
Ford Freestyle aftermarket roof rack crossbars
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Re: after-market roof crossbars [manyqx]
you can do better, I paid $165 for mine... seem to have gone up a bit. Raised Cross Bars by Yakima Part Number: F75Z-7855100-BB MSRP: $180.56 Provide additional capacity to carry up to four bike carriers and a platform to mount kayak or canoe carriers. Clamp to the side rails of the factory rack. Integrated locks help secure rack to the vehicle. Can be used with our other equipment carriers (sold ... Read More
2005 Ford Freestyle Low Oil Pressure Problem
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Re: 2005 Ford Freestyle Low Oil Pressure Problem [rhondak]
(It has nothing to do with synthetic oil.) The answer is in TSB 06-20-7, something that other people on these forums have encountered. Take the info below to your Ford dealer. Note, if your original 3-year, 36,000 mile warranty is over, then this can be fixed for free under the EPA Emissions Warranty. Ask the Ford dealer about that warranty, and if they still want to charge you, then contact the ... Read More
Ford Freestyle Maintenance and Repair
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2005 freestyle sunroof leak
My 05 freestyle started to leak at the sunroof area after heavy rain, and the car parked at an incline. I took a look at the leak place and notice that the water is coming out of the third row seatbelt harness area (driver side). I did some research and found out that there is a TSB out there: 07-03-6. The reason is the rear drain hose is not routed properly. ... Read More
Ford Freestyle Rear Brakes
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Re: Better pad solution for rear brakes? [fordwrench]
I have a 2005 Freestyle and have the same issues with my rear brakes/tires as mentioned by so many of you. The difference with me, and the reason I am writing, is that my car has 37K on it. I had my brakes diagnosed in march 07, and it was fixed. When the "extended warranty" mail came, I was reimbursed for the cost, but I think they installed the same "bad" ... Read More
Ford Freestyle Maintenance and Repair
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Re: CORRECTION TO THE ABOVE [hypnosis44]
Here we go with Consumer Reports again. CU's "reliability" data is subject to question because they poll only their own subscribers to obtain it. Only a small percentage return the survey. From this they make large and often erroneous conclusions. It's hardly a scientific sampling of automobile owners. Save for the rear-brake early wear issue (fixed for free by Ford) my '05 FWD Freestyle SEL has been flawless since the day ... Read More
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CORRECTION TO THE ABOVE
I misstated in the previous post that the 2005 Freestyle, based on reliability, was an Average Choice by Consumer Reports - that is incorrect - it is stated as a Below Average choice for a used car. The Key states that that means it may not be a bad car, but that it has a higher problem rate than the average model. At the right price and with an extended Ford ... Read More
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Re: Lookg 2 Buy 2005 SE FWD - What to look for??? [cmuniz]
Consumer Reports shows the Freestyle as an average used car bet for reliability - which is not bad at all - audio systems being the weakest area. The ratings are for only two years so far so bear that in mind. The transmission problems show only average for all makes - which does not distract from the total failures of some reported here. It seem to be a transmission that works ... Read More
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Re: engine surge [jmpowie]
"My wife bought a 2005 awd Ford freestyle with 36k. On the highway driving at a steady speed from 55-65 the engine surges like 500 rpms it makes me feel car sick. It will do it for as long as you dont speed up or let off the gas." jmpowie, It is a bit difficult to tell what exactly is happening from your description but it may just be normal behavior ... Read More
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Re: AWD Malfunction??? [fordwrench]
fordwrench: If you look around reports on the internet and you will see that there are many reports of major problems between 60-70k miles. Maybe "happens" was a poor choice of words. I took my Freestyle to 2 Ford dealerships and got different answers. The first one in Southwest Florida is the biggest in the area and I think I remember reading that they are the biggest in Florida. Also, the ... Read More
2005 Ford Freestyle Low Oil Pressure Problem
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Re: 2005 Ford Freestyle Low Oil Pressure Problem [rhondak]
Mine comes on occasionally when I start, but it's only for about 1/2 second. Are you using synthetic oil? That's what I use, and I'm wondering if that's the cause of it. I'm assuming your oil level is OK?
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2005 Ford Freestyle Low Oil Pressure Problem
Recently my 2005 Ford Freestyle (38k miles) has been starting rough in cold weather. The oil pressure low light comes on for about 5 seconds, then it stops and idles fine. What could be wrong?
Ford Freestyle Real World MPG
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very weird gas gauge
we have a 2005 ford freestyle awd limited , great car love the spaciousness the gas mileage is just odd when we first got it in the city it was averaging 16.0-17.4 in the city and like 18.0 in the highway i was like oh my god thats terrible well we drove it for a while couple tanks later, well a few weeks ago i made the discovery that if u ... Read More
Ford Freestyle Maintenance and Repair
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engine surge
My wife bought a 2005 awd Ford freestyle with 36k. On the highway driving at a steady speed from 55-65 the engine surges like 500 rpms it makes me feel car sick. It will do it for as long as you dont speed up or let off the gas. The car has been doing it for the 3 months she has owned it. We have brought it back to the dealer ... Read More
05 freestyle dashlights
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Re: 05 freestyle dashlights [hulksrage]
Sounds familiar.. and covered elsewhere if you bothered to do a search. There are a couple of Technical Service Bulletins on the Instrument Panel of 2005 Freestyle's that were manufactured before a certain date in February 2005. See your Ford dealer.
Ford Freestyle Maintenance and Repair
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Re: 05 Freestyle Electrical Problems [pdbhawk]
I believe there are several tsb's on the 2005 Freebie Instrument panel. See your dealer. http://www.ford-trucks.com/tsb/tsb.php/m-FORD/d-FREESTYLE/y-2005/t-06179
Ford Freestyle - Taurus X
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2006 Freestyle SE AWD owner
Bought this car certified used with 10k miles from Ford dealer in Sept 2006, it was about 10 months old; has about 26k miles now; needing new tires for winter; Conti tires are so-so; we really like it a lot having 2 kids, wife, hubby with room to spare usually; the engine and CVT don't seem to be any big deal; handles well, very smooth on hwy, takes bumps well, very ... Read More
Ford Freestyle Maintenance and Repair
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Ford Freestyle Problems
We really liked our 2005 Freestyle when we first got it but then the problems started. At 16,000 miles the CVT (continously variable transmission)failed. The dealer replaced with a remanufactured CVT. I'm at 40,000 miles and there are problems with the CVT again. Now Ford is renaming the Freestyle the Taurus X for 2008 and it comes with a 6-speed automatic transmission (they no longer offer the CVT). The rear brake ... Read More
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Freestyle fuel pump problem
I have a 2005 Ford Freestyle purchased new in April 2005. I'm at 39,000 miles, and the fuel pump just went. I had it towed to my regular mechanic (not a Ford dealer). He confirmed that the problem is the fuel pump which would cost $250 plus labor to replace. I read my warranty guide and know that I'm outside the 3yr/36,000 mile bumper to bumper warranty period. However the emission ... Read More
Freestyle Transmission Failure
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Freestyle Transmission Update
2005 FWD FreeStyle SE 27,500 miles (12,500 on replaced transmission) 8/30 drove daughter to grad school in New York City. Supposed to be a 3 hour drive but really took 5 hours with stops to eat, and 90 minutes to cross Geo Wash Bridge - 162 miles total one way. FS was totally packed with just enough room for a driver and two passengers. FS ran great. Did not miss a ... Read More
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Ford Freestyle - Whining Sound
My 2005 has started a whining sound in low gear until shifting into higher gears then stops. No other symptoms. Has anyone else encountered this problem?
Ford Freestyle - Taurus X
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why was the engine and CVT replaced?
As I remember, Freestayle was designed for the 3.5 engine that was not ready soon enough. Taurus X is what the Freestyle should have been. I had the 2005 SEL and the CVT died twice and other issues. Ford took it back. I am thinking of Taurus X, because other cars I drove to test did not come close to the stability of FS, but I am afraid of quality and ... Read More
Ford Freestyle Maintenance and Repair
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2005 Freestyle accelerates by itself!!!!!
I own an 2005 Ford FS. The car accelerates by itself at low speeds during parking maneuvrs. Its gotten so bad that i have had to push the brake all the way down so that i dont hit another car. Has anyone experienced this kind od problem. THe car spent almost a month at the dealer and its still doing the smae thing.
Ford Freestyle - Taurus X
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Re: AMAZING... JUST LIKE FORD TO SCREW UP A GOOD THING [passat_2002]
CVTs provides a smoother drive plus better fuel economy than a traditional automatic and stronger acceleration than a stick-shift. The CVT is the automatic transmission of the future, and I'm glad to see Ford embracing this technology. http://cars.about.com/od/2001/fr/05_FreestyleAWD.htm The CVT makes the best use of the engine's power, and keeps it wide open under acceleration as the transmission ratios change. Because of the stepless CVT, there are no discrete shifts, for ... Read More
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