2007 Ford Freestyle Consumer Discussions

Ford Freestyle CVT Transmissions

• Re: TRANSMISSION & THROTTLE BODY PROBLEM BEGINS IN THE MAIN COMPUTER [pbay]

  Written by: lamarty on Feb 13, 2012 11:08:12 AM

  Hi Please send me Bill's phone number. I am on my second throttle body for a 2007 Ford Freestyle and was told I need another one. I have asked if this is a computer problem and was told no. But everytime the throttle body needs replacement, the main computer has given a different error code. If you are not comfortable giving Bill's number would you provide the corrective measures taken to ... Read More

• 2007 freestyle transmission noise at 69000 miles

  Written by: teacher21 on Aug 2, 2011 2:18:53 AM

  first,i took it to a transmission shop,been told its a bearing noise and i have to take it to the dealer coz they dont fix cvt,so i went to dealer and the funny thing is that after they made me pay $200 to diagnose it,they said its the input shaft bearing and they dont carry parts for that type of transmission so the whole transmission has to be replaced at a ... Read More

• TRANSMISSION & THROTTLE BODY PROBLEM BEGINS IN THE MAIN COMPUTER

  Written by: meyersd on Jan 23, 2012 12:00:31 PM

  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

• Re: 2007 Ford Freestyle Transmission [freestyle6]

  Written by: carlay on Jan 22, 2012 6:03:49 PM

  They are Volvo throw away tranny's, Ford has know about the problem and they say there is a pump in them that you can rebuild which works most of the time but they knew the tranny's were on the low end when they obtained them that is why each year they made the warranty longer

• Re: 2007 Ford Freestyle Transmission [mikefedor49]

  Written by: freestyle6 on Jan 12, 2012 6:52:16 PM

  Mine is also messing up and I believe the tranny is the problem. Your story sounds like mine.. Ill check with the service dept tomorrow to get more information. I am considering arbitration as well.

• Re: 2007 Ford Freestyle Transmission [bora180]

  Written by: mikefedor49 on Jan 12, 2012 4:28:45 PM

  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

• Re: 2007 Ford Freestyle Transmission [tnik1]

  Written by: bora180 on Jan 9, 2012 10:12:44 AM

  Did u call ford canada.

• Re: 2007 Ford Freestyle Transmission [tnik1]

  Written by: bora180 on Jan 9, 2012 10:09:49 AM

  Excact same thing happening to me right now.wtf do u do. I have to fix the car.I only have 108000km. Ford should be responsible. Sudbury . Ontario.

Ford Freestyle CVT Transmissions

• Re: Ford freestyle. [sinder]

  Written by: 1lessford on Jul 28, 2011 11:57:12 AM

  I have a 2007 Ford Freestyle that is currently in the shop. I am being told that it needs a new transmission even though it was drivable when dropped of at the dealer. They are say its $5,800.00 fix. Unbelievable. I would welcome a class action suit.

Lemon Law and Breach of Warranty

• Re: Lemon Law and Breach of Warranty [debbiew75]

  Written by: geminime on Dec 1, 2011 7:35:53 PM

  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

• Re: 2005 Ford Freestyle Lunging Issue [kamkerrym]

  Written by: geminime on Dec 1, 2011 7:32:06 PM

  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

• Re: 2007 Ford Freestyle - throttle body issue - lunging problem [kdib]

  Written by: geminime on Dec 1, 2011 11:15:14 AM

  I just filed a complaint today with the NHTSA. I wasn't able to find the investigation that was mentioned. I'm having the throttle issues and water puddles in my car. I don't have a sun or moon roof.

Ford Freestyle CVT Transmissions

• Re: Attorney for Class Action. [truewv]

  Written by: sinder on Nov 30, 2011 12:33:31 PM

  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

Freestyle Transmission Failure

• Re: ford freestyle 2007 85,000 miles [sandyrn]

  Written by: plainolmelissa on Nov 13, 2011 12:42:50 PM

  Hi Sandy, Here's my experience. I have a 2006 Freestyle. In October 2009 at 55,000 miles I had to have the transmission replaced (thank goodness I had the extended warrenty. Then again in August 2011 at 83,000 miles I had to have it replaced again.....again it was under warrenty. It has a 3 year warrenty on the current transmission. If it wasn't for we still owe on the car I'd be ... Read More

• Re: ford freestyle 2007 85,000 miles [wburkett]

  Written by: sandyrn on Nov 6, 2011 4:19:37 AM

  Wrench light went on on dashboard, freestyle (2006) 95,000 mi; was told it was a computer_$1000; 3 mos later, driving on highway at 65mph, Freestyle lost all power, self shifted to a low gear; gas would not get to the engine; many dashboard lights were flashing; pulled off road. At rest in park, stepped on gas pedal with no increase in engine speed; shuty car off and restarted (rebooted) and car ... Read More

Ford Freestyle Lots of Problems

• Re: Recomendations?!! [stevedebi]

  Written by: ascdriver on Sep 10, 2011 11:15:20 AM

  I agree with prev. post & would emphasize the DO NOT DRIVE THIS CAR part!!! By continuing to drive it you will become part of the problem. I have a Freestyle 2007 with "ditto" all the same defects. The "lunging" is bad enough but it is the acceleration problems & power loss we all are having when we approach intersections or making any turns that becomes the perfect setup for accidents ... Read More

• Ready, set, DON'T GO

  Written by: hannahrose on Aug 1, 2011 10:19:16 PM

  I have a 2007 Ford Freestyle that decided to just completely stop working today. I was pulling out of a parking lot into traffic, hit my gas pedal to accelerate, and NOTHING! Instead, there I am sitting in the lane for oncoming traffic with a car that I can't get to budge. Fantastic. The car was still on. It turns on and off with no problems whatsoever. It just won't go ... Read More

Freestyle Transmission Failure

• 2007 Ford Freestyle Transmission DONE at 55K

  Written by: taralee1 on Aug 1, 2011 7:01:14 PM

  Mine started with a small sound when in park. I took it to my mechanic and he said it was probably a bearing in the transmission that would eventually need to be fixed. A month later mine started the lunging (mainly when it was really hot out) sometimes it would die, the wrench light would come on. If I turned it off and started it again the problem went away. Today ... Read More

Ford Freestyle Recalls

• Re: Ford Freestyles not under investigation. [tickedtc]

  Written by: nomoreford4 on Aug 1, 2011 8:49:46 AM

  I am as angry as you are after experiencing similar problems! Thank goodness we didn't hit another car, or worse, a person! Or be hit as we stalled! We have a 2007 Freestyle with 56k on it. Still have 8 months to pay. Replaced the ac for $1200 in early June and then the surging and stalling really hit constantly! It did not happen while the ac was broken. After much ... Read More

• Re: Ford Freestyles not under investigation. [bf2136]

  Written by: tickedtc on Jul 27, 2011 8:30:26 PM

  I have a 2007 Ford Freestyle Limited...with extra bells and whistles...that's why we got it!...Up until now... 89,000 miles I have LOVED it. I felt VERY UNSAFE in my car the other day...100+degrees out...A/C going....although actin lil funny...and then the Wrench light came on...it surged while in Reverse....then turned off while in Bank...came out...turned on...wrench went away...went along...then onto Bypass/Hwy....and THAT WHEN I FREAKED OUT CRYING!!!....My husband, little sister, and our ... Read More

Ford Freestyle Lots of Problems

• Traded in my lemon

  Written by: chsmrh on Jul 14, 2011 3:45:28 PM

  I traded my 2007 Freestyle in today! I bought the car new and within six months the passenger leather seat came apart at the seams and had to be replaced. At least it was covered by warranty. At 2 1/2 years ( and 2000 miles over warranty) The air conditioner compressor and the air conditioning clutch went out-because of metal shavings. That was a $2000.00 repair. I also had to get ... Read More

Ford Freestyle Recalls

• 2007 Ford Freestyle - throttle body issue - lunging problem

  Written by: kdib on Jul 6, 2011 10:35:08 AM

  OK after 44K miles and 17 trips to the Ford Dealer for lunging they now want to replace the Throttle Body and of course Charge me. I guess I will file with NHTSA tonight.

Ford Freestyle CVT Transmissions

• Re: Ford Freestyle CVT Transmissions [gajedi]

  Written by: debbiew75 on Jul 1, 2011 8:09:15 AM

  well... i just got rid of mine. it had 97,000 miles on it. it was a 2007. it had 2 new throttle bodies, a new transmission, and the rear brakes had been replaced 3 times. good luck to all who own these pieces of junk. they are not worth anything when you trade them in. and, i had to before something else went wrong with it. 1st recall replacement on the ... Read More

• Re: Ford Freestyle CVT Transmissions [gajedi]

  Written by: bigmike204 on Jun 30, 2011 9:57:10 PM

  I have a used 2007 i just bought. Had for a few months and it was been great. Tonight I was waiting in a drive thru line and had it ideling with the brake on and i noticed it started to surge a little. I got out of kine and parked. I noticed the wrench light was on. I turned off the car for a couple of minutes and the light ... Read More

• Re: Ford Freestyle CVT Transmissions [chelley35]

  Written by: gajedi on Jun 27, 2011 7:23:07 PM

  I had those same symptoms with our 2007 FS at about 75,000 miles. Turned out to be a bad throttle body... Open and check the air filter housing for any deris... Luckily, the EasyCare covered the repair. Wish it were so for the tranny that just started to fail at 102K... Just 2000 past the end of the term, and only 9K after the dealer did the CVT service (supposedly!)...

Ford Freestyle Recalls

• 2006 Ford Freestyle

  Written by: dkincaid36 on Jun 12, 2011 7:54:56 PM

  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

• Re: Ford Freestyles not under investigation. [tdncstillers]

  Written by: sherryshamp on Jun 12, 2011 1:34:51 PM

  So glad to hear of similar problems. Bought 2007 Freestyle used with limited warranty left. Now the wrench light, surging, stalling. All of it. Very unsafe and disappointing for a newer car. Hope to see a recall soon. Headed to the Ford dealership tomorrow.

Ford Freestyle Lots of Problems

• Re: 2007 Ford Freestyle Transmission [emmaurer]

  Written by: emily_in_texas on May 25, 2011 12:31:21 PM

  I had the exact same problem, had my 2006 Freestyle in and had the entire transmission replaced because I was told there were metal shavings in it and not even 2 miles down the road the transmission powered down again... I had the throttle body assembly replaced and haven't had a bit of problems out of it since!!! My husband is NOT a mechanic but replaced the part in something like ... Read More

Freestyle Transmission Failure

• ford freestyle 2007 85,000 miles

  Written by: wburkett on May 6, 2011 6:31:00 AM

  Went the whole winter, the car was ok. still sounds like an airplane taking off. Car is stalling when I turn the wheel. What is Ford waiting for, a serious accident for a recall. too many problems with this car.

Ford Freestyle Lots of Problems

• Re: 2007 Ford Freestyle Transmission [stevedebi]

  Written by: emmaurer on Apr 7, 2011 8:28:35 AM

  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

• Re: 2007 Ford Freestyle Transmission [dhfreeone]

  Written by: stevedebi on Mar 11, 2011 8:10:36 AM

  "Consider Class Action Lawsuit. People have won against Saturn for the same transmission. I am also having the same problem now wiyh only 38,000 miles on my 2006 Ford Freestyle. I will be pursuiing this also. My car is actually at the dealership right now. " I don't think the Saturn transmission is the same as the Ford. So far as I know only Ford (and some European models) used the ... Read More

• Re: 2007 Ford Freestyle Transmission [tnik1]

  Written by: dhfreeone on Mar 10, 2011 7:43:00 PM

  Consider Class Action Lawsuit. People have won against Saturn for the same transmission. I am also having the same problem now wiyh only 38,000 miles on my 2006 Ford Freestyle. I will be pursuiing this also. My car is actually at the dealership right now.

• 2007 Ford Freestyle Transmission

  Written by: tnik1 on Jan 27, 2011 5:26:56 AM

  Yesterday my Ford dealer told me that the transmission in my 2007 Freestyle LTD was shot and it would cost approx $7200 (CDN) to install a reconditioned transmission. There are only 104,000 km on this vehicle. Anyone have any suggestions for getting Ford to pay some of the cost?

• Re: Lurching [freestyle06]

  Written by: sanmiguel61 on Jan 14, 2011 9:18:09 AM

  I have a 2007 freestyle with 50K miles. The car began the lurching issues and after doing some online research the concensus was to have the throttle body replaced. I checked with Ford and my mechanic, the part has a three month back order problem due to a manufacturer change. The cost quoted for replacement was from $650 to $850. I began to do a little more research and found where ... Read More

Freestyle Transmission Failure

• Re: CVT Problems [kdib]

  Written by: irisht66 on Jan 12, 2011 8:11:32 AM

  What state AG contacted Ford? My 2007 Ford Freestyle was delivered in January, 2007. In March 2008, the transmission went and the DEALER had the Freestyle the end of May, 2008. the DEALER told me that "PEOPLE" were flown in from "Detroit." Then, in August, 2009, the transmission went on the Mass Pike. I called the DEALER and I was told that it was my responsibility because the car was out ... Read More

Ford Freestyle Winter Driving

• Re: Ford Freestyle: Winter Driving [tidester]

  Written by: janbarsgee on Dec 14, 2010 8:17:25 AM

  this is my first winter driving a freestyle. it's a 2007 with 40,000 miles. Had new snow tires put on only the front and then found out they had to be on all 4 so I did that. 17" tires. But this car handles like crap. my husband's description is it drives like a snake going down the road. Back end tries to beat front end and you feel like you ... Read More

Ford Freestyle Lots of Problems

• Re: 2006 Freestyle CVT transmission 40,000 miles [beachit]

  Written by: debbiew75 on Oct 27, 2010 8:55:57 AM

  I HAVE A 2007, NEW TRANSMISSION ALSO! AND FORD AGREED TO PAY 1/2! WASN'T THAT NICE OF THEM! I WAS 19 MILES OVER MY ESP!!! AND OF COURSE I HAVE REPLACE THE THROTTLE BODY TWICE NOW! 82,000 WONDERFUL MILES!

Ford Freestyle Recalls

• Re: Ford Freestyles not under investigation. [dkincaid36]

  Written by: bf2136 on Oct 21, 2010 9:59:02 AM

  NHTSA has started a investigation/gathering information into the throttle issues with the Freestyle. I submitted a formal complaint with them about my 2007 Freestyle throttle lunging and they contacted me for more information. A investigator has been assigned to start looking into the problem. My suggestion is for anyone who has had, or currently has, a throttle problem with the Freestyle to file a complaint with NHTSA. If they don't know ... Read More

Ford Freestyle Lots of Problems

• Lurching Problems

  Written by: shiloh3465 on Sep 30, 2010 2:18:42 PM

  We purchased a 2007 Ford Freestyle earlier this year. Shortly after purchasing the vehicle, I noticed that it would occasionally lunge forward while I was holding the brake. This occured when the car was in drive and also in reverse. Over the next couple of months the lunging continued to get worse. A couple of times the car lunged forward, stalled and the wrench light came on. After a few minutes, ... Read More

Lemon Law and Breach of Warranty

• Lemon Law and Breach of Warranty

  Written by: debbiew75 on Aug 26, 2010 12:49:49 PM

  I have had all the problems that everyone has posted on this blog! Those of you with just the throttle body problem, hold tight.... your transmission is next. Not to mention replacing your back breaks every 30,000 miles! And, all the lights and buttons working when they want to! I am a loyal Ford owner! And I have never had problems like I do with the Freestyle. I have a 2007 ... Read More

Ford Freestyle Recalls

• Re: 2007 Ford Freestyle [savannah21]

  Written by: debbiew75 on Aug 19, 2010 6:39:31 AM

  yes ma'am! i got the same response. and the sad part is my ESP was a ford warranty. i have fixed the car, and will continue to do so. but in the mean time i found an attorney that specializes in the lemon law and breach of warranty. i mean it can't hurt to try and get some of my money back!

• Re: 2007 Ford Freestyle [bobw3]

  Written by: debbiew75 on Aug 19, 2010 6:32:57 AM

  thanks... but no thanks. there is a reason i purchase the more expensive cars. if i wanted a view point like that i would have bought a focus or a fiesta.

Ford Freestyle Maintenance and Repair

• DEFECTIVE THROTTLE BODY...Sound familiar?

  Written by: worrieddriver on Aug 17, 2010 10:51:10 PM

  I took my 2007 Ford Freestyle into the dealer today to have it looked at because it was lurching and not getting enough power. It was diagnosed with ...BAD THROTTLE BODY...and the mechanic had the nerve to suggest that it only happens to cars that aren't maintained properly by the owners. My vehicle has just under 50K miles on it, and has been really well maintained. The cost to fix this ... Read More

Freestyle Transmission Failure

• Re: I've hit 90K [momf]

  Written by: wburkett on Aug 12, 2010 8:45:43 AM

  I am having the same problem with my 2007 ford freestyle wrench and check engine, transmission light comes on. car stalls and also launches with foot on brake. has anyone figured out what the problem is. is there a recall?

Ford Freestyle Lots of Problems

• Re: Throttle Control- Please HELP!!!! [jeanie4]

  Written by: davidmccallum on Aug 5, 2010 9:52:42 PM

  I have a 2007 Ford Freestyle that started lurching like the others I have read about in this post. I have been told that the throttle body is on back order, it has been nearly one month. The have not told me about the problems so many people are having with this part. They are saying it will take $700 dollars to fix. This is awful that they would charge to ... Read More

• Re: 2007 Ford Freestyle throttle body [gmiller1225]

  Written by: alexapf on Aug 3, 2010 10:08:05 PM

  Please report this to the NHTSA they have to recall the part or the vehicles and incidents like the one you had are the ones that prompt and investigation. I'm glad you are fine.

• Re: 2007 Ford Freestyle throttle body [gmiller1225]

  Written by: lcjesse on Aug 3, 2010 5:50:23 PM

  Ford Customer relations has sent me a survey to take and i intend on letting them know how concerned i am over this issue and am going to make them aware that i have just seen 2 reports of accidents due to "lurching" (your accident and then another on another forum. Would you mind if I just copied the "body" of your post (will not use your "name" at all). I ... Read More

• Re: 2007 Ford Freestyle throttle body [gmiller1225]

  Written by: lcjesse on Aug 2, 2010 7:52:32 PM

  so sorry to hear that you actually had an accident. That had to be frightening to you and the kids. Ford needs to step up to the plate and realize that replacing the TB is not getting at the heart of the problem.

• Re: 2007 Ford Freestyle throttle body

  Written by: gmiller1225 on Aug 2, 2010 5:19:23 PM

  I have a 2007 Ford Freestyle, in October 2009 I had problems with the car accelerating when stopped with my foot on the brake, the car would jump forward. I took the car into the local Ford dealer and was told the throttle body was bad. They were very aware of the problems Ford was having with this part. It took over three months to repair because the part was not ... Read More

• Re: More Freestyle Throttle Body Malfunctions [cb529]

  Written by: alexapf on Jul 29, 2010 7:30:02 PM

  I waited exactly a month for the car to be repaired and got it back yesterday, also a Freestyle 2007 31 K miles! I called and e mailed Ford Corp EVERYDAY as the vehicle was not safe to drive, filed a complaint with the NHSTA who told me that an investigation for a possible recall takes place based on the number of complaints so please call them and have your VIN ... Read More

• Re: More Freestyle Throttle Body Malfunctions [l8again]

  Written by: cb529 on Jul 28, 2010 9:07:57 AM

  I have just experienced the same issue with my 2007 Freestlye. I called ford CRC and was told they would get back to me but "as the car is out of warrantly there might not be any assistance offered." My next call is to my state consumer protection ageny, the state attorenty general and then to DOT/NHTSA to file complaints. I was told it would be at least 1 month before ... Read More

• More Freestyle Throttle Body Malfunctions

  Written by: l8again on Jul 19, 2010 8:21:33 AM

  I have a 2007 Freestyle that died on I-95 in New York, bumper to bumper traffic Friday afternoon. I'm told it's a throttle body problem, the part is on back order all over the US, and it may be over a month until one is available. My car was towed to a dealership in CT and we took the train home to PA. I do have the Ford Extended Warranty but ... Read More

• Re: 2005 Ford Freestyle throttle body problems [r_42]

  Written by: stevedebi on Jul 15, 2010 10:57:41 PM

  "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

• Re: Shall I buy a 2007 Freestyle? What questions to ask the dealer [lady_mim]

  Written by: abessenger on Jul 14, 2010 12:20:28 PM

  If you choose to pursue the Freestyle ask the dealer about the warranty, of what it does and doesn't cover and try to get the highest level of warranty they have. By that I mean they had to sell me the warranty based on the mileage of the used Freestyle. They sold me a level 3, which does not cover the throttle body being replaced. The next level does, but it ... Read More

Freestyle Transmission Failure

• Throttle body replacement

  Written by: kieracm on Jul 13, 2010 7:07:31 AM

  I purchased a brand new 2007 ford freestyle and now after 72,000 miles and many other problems that I had to fix on my own because I didn't purchase the warranty, I had to take it today to the dealership because of the Throttle Body that needs to be replaced. This will cost me about $1,000.00. My car is accelerating on it's own, the wrench light comes on after the acceleration, ... Read More

Ford Freestyle Maintenance and Repair

• Throttle body replacement

  Written by: kieracm on Jul 13, 2010 7:05:54 AM

  I purchased a brand new 2007 ford freestyle and now after 72,000 miles and many other problems that I had to fix on my own because I didn't purchase the warranty, I had to take it today to the dealership because of the Throttle Body that needs to be replaced. This will cost me about $1,000.00. My car is accelerating on it's own, the wrench light comes on after the acceleration, ... Read More

Ford Freestyle Recalls

• Throttle body replacement

  Written by: kieracm on Jul 13, 2010 7:03:30 AM

  I purchased a brand new 2007 ford freestyle and now after 72,000 miles and many other problems that I had to fix on my own because I didn't purchase the warranty, I had to take it today to the dealership because of the Throttle Body that needs to be replaced. This will cost me about $1,000.00. My car is accelerating on it's own, the wrench light comes on after the acceleration, ... Read More

Ford Freestyle Lots of Problems

• Ford Freestyle Throttle Body

  Written by: kieracm on Jul 13, 2010 6:59:18 AM

  I purchased a brand new 2007 ford freestyle and now after 72,000 miles and many other problems that I had to fix on my own because I didn't purchase the warranty, I had to take it today to the dealership because of the Throttle Body that needs to be replaced. This will cost me about $1,000.00. My car is accelerating on it's own, the wrench light comes on after the acceleration, ... Read More

• Re: Please HELP!!!! throtle body [alexapf]

  Written by: stevedebi on Jul 9, 2010 1:14:32 AM

  "have a 2007 Ford Freestyle with a throttle body that needs to be replaced. The 3/36 warranty expired in March 2010. My vehicle has had many issues in the past that were covered by the 3/36 warranty. I bought the ESP Elite Plus, paid $1998 and now I am being told that because the throttle body is part of the emissions it is not covered. To make matter worse I am ... Read More

• Please HELP!!!! throtle body

  Written by: alexapf on Jul 8, 2010 10:28:01 PM

  I have a 2007 Ford Freestyle with a throttle body that needs to be replaced. The 3/36 warranty expired in March 2010. My vehicle has had many issues in the past that were covered by the 3/36 warranty. I bought the ESP Elite Plus, paid $1998 and now I am being told that because the throttle body is part of the emissions it is not covered. To make matter worse I ... Read More

Ford Freestyle Recalls

• Re: 2007 Ford Freestyle [debbiew75]

  Written by: savannah21 on Jul 6, 2010 9:27:18 PM

  I have a 2007 Ford Freestyle. Replaced rear brakes at 12,000 mi. The middle seat latch has been replaced FIVE times as of last week. Now the throttle seems to be sticking and the transmission slipping. Taking the car in AGAIN tomorrow. This is my first Ford. I love the room it has but have never owned a car with so many problems and its only 3 years old. Not Impressed ... Read More

Ford Freestyle CVT Transmissions

• Wrench light on dash 2007 Ford Freestyle

  Written by: mrachedi on Jun 29, 2010 12:09:52 PM

  This past week end we had wrench light came on. After restart light went off and we commenced to drive to different stops with no problems. Went to search engine and had two pages of hits on topic for manufacturer and model. Went to dealer first thing Monday. They did diagnosis since internal computer stores all errors even though car had restarts to clear symbol on dash. They found problems with ... Read More

Ford Freestyle Recalls

• Re: 2007 Ford Freestyle [debbiew75]

  Written by: bobw3 on Jun 24, 2010 11:25:24 AM

  If your last 4 Fords had zero problems, then your Freestyle is averaging things out for your. Think about it like on average you've had one problem per car, which isn't too bad. Doesn't help now, but a different way to look at it.

• 2007 Ford Freestyle

  Written by: debbiew75 on Jun 10, 2010 3:14:31 PM

  have had the rear brakes replaced twice. throttle body went out at 54,000 miles, and now the whole transmission has been pulled some kind of bearing is out at 75,000. 6000. for the transmission exchange! i have owned lots of cars. this is my 4th ford. never have had a problem with all the cars i have owned. this car has given me nothing but problems. why isn't there a recall? ... Read More

Ford Freestyle transmission fluid, how often does it need to be changed?

• Ford CVT Mechanic Certification

  Written by: edwinloos on May 27, 2010 2:31:56 PM

  I looking to go to Ford to have my 2007 Freestyle transmission serviced. Does anyone know what type of "certification" the Ford mechanic should have for this transmission? It seems like there is a lot of potential to get a mechanic (even at a Ford dealer) who isn't specifically trained on the CVT and might do something wrong that would end up costing me money in the end.

Ford Freestyle CVT Transmissions

• Re: 06 FORD FREESTYLE [stevedebi]

  Written by: coldcranker on Mar 19, 2010 4:58:57 PM

  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

Ford Freestyle Maintenance and Repair

• Re: CVT [sinder]

  Written by: stevedebi on Jan 12, 2010 5:11:21 PM

  "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

• Re: CALLING ALL CVT ISSUES...05 FORD FREESTYLES [nutabug]

  Written by: jogumo on Dec 2, 2009 5:35:33 PM

  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

• Re: Better pad solution for rear brakes? [illustrator5]

  Written by: schmeal on Oct 29, 2009 12:26:13 PM

  Somewhat related question. Ford replaced our 2007 Freestyle Limited's brakes at 26,000 and I just had them replaced at 58,800 yesterday, this time NOT by our Ford dealership and at my expense. It was just the back brakes. The place that replaced them is trustworthy. I've brought my truck in twice and they sent me home at not charge and told me my pads were fine, so I DO trust them. ... Read More

Ford Freestyle CVT Transmissions

• Transmission...gone

  Written by: pam39 on Oct 19, 2009 3:14:19 PM

  I have a 2007 freestyle FWD - Year 1, replace tires, replace rear brakes - all special order! Now, i need a new transmission - $5,600, out of warranty. I will never buy another Ford again.

Ford Freestyle Audio MP3 iPod CD NAV

• Re: '06 Ford Freestyle [anm8ed]

  Written by: deepuff on Oct 9, 2009 4:45:22 PM

  I have a 2007 Ford Freestyle and it has the 6cd changer and mp3 player. I have no trouble with the changer when playing regular cd's. My problem is the MP3 player, I have tried and tried and what I get when I insert mp3 cd, is its reading disc, I think oh, thats a good sign, but then it spits it out and says bad cd' But its not a ... Read More

Ford Freestyle Lots of Problems

• Re: EGR?? [godsmyt]

  Written by: awiseman on Sep 1, 2009 11:14:25 AM

  My 2007 Freestyle has been at the ford dealership for 4 weeks. I bought it in May & that is when it started the surge issue. It is a throttle body. I actually bought it through carmax. They are keeping me in a loaner while we are waiting for the part to come in.

Ford Freestyle CVT Transmissions

• Re: Need new transmission at 23k miles [sully320]

  Written by: coldcranker on Jul 17, 2009 1:01:16 PM

  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

Ford Freestyle Tires

• What tire is best suited for my needs?

  Written by: runningwalk on May 12, 2009 10:15:29 PM

  I purchased my 2007 Ford Freestyle SEL new in March 2007. It is FWD with a V6. It's now time for me to purchase a new set of tires. I need advice on what tire is best suited for my needs. I live in central Alabama and have 43,445 miles on them. Needless, to say we do NOT get much snow down in the Southeast! However, we have been getting QUITE ... Read More

Ford Taurus X Prices Paid and Buying Experiences

• Re: Taurus X Sales [seloo]

  Written by: danallan on May 2, 2009 8:09:36 AM

  I love my boring 2007 Freestyle......21 mpg city, over 28 mpg highway, 6 passenger....tons of room.....great ride....I'll re-state...."best car I have ever owned and I've owned a few......" I'm over 53k mileage now......runs just like new IMHO, Ford's biggest mistake in not promoting this vehicle....

Ford Freestyle Maintenance and Repair

• Re: 06 Freestyle hard starting [dukhook]

  Written by: coldcranker on Mar 7, 2009 1:39:24 PM

  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

• Re: Is program over? [01taurussel]

  Written by: coldcranker on Feb 11, 2009 3:54:52 PM

  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

Ford Freestyle CVT Transmissions

• Re: 2006 Limited AWD [vrm]

  Written by: coldcranker on Dec 3, 2008 3:21:54 PM

  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

• Re: Several problems and now a bad transmission [sully320]

  Written by: stevedebi on Aug 26, 2008 12:22:54 PM

  "My fiancee is leasing a 2007 Ford Freestyle. She has 50k miles on it. The engine was idling noisily. The noise got louder when she accelerated, so she took it to the dealer and was told that it was outside the warranty. " Lesson learned. One thing I ALWAYS do when leasing is to ensure that I have a warranty that will last the length of the lease, even if that ... Read More

• Re: Several problems and now a bad transmission [pjsexton]

  Written by: sully320 on Aug 23, 2008 6:45:18 PM

  My fiancee is leasing a 2007 Ford Freestyle. She has 50k miles on it. The engine was idling noisily. The noise got louder when she accelerated, so she took it to the dealer and was told that it was outside the warranty. The diaganosis? Transmission failure; the price? $7,000! We've been loyal to Ford for years and have about 20 Ford vans in her company's fleet. The dealer and Ford absolutely ... Read More

Ford Freestyle Rear Brakes

• no title

  Written by: kjnorman on Aug 15, 2008 12:23:56 PM

  Our Freestyle is basically a rolling trash can for my wife and two children. The last time it was serviced was July 2007. I kind of missed the last service or two and the oil change light has been blinking since November 07. Well I finally took the car in for a 3 year, 30,000 mile service and overall the Dealer said the car was in excellent condition apart from needing ... Read More

• Re: Better pad solution for rear brakes? [fordwrench]

  Written by: fejes on Aug 8, 2008 9:38:43 AM

  My '07 Freestyle w/22,000 miles needed back brakes and rotors. The service department at the Ford dealer told me this certainly shouldn't happen at 22,000 miles yet the extended warranty only covers back brakes/rotors up to 18,000 miles. My front brakes are fine. Any one else have this problem with their 2007 Freestyle? I have had other problems such as brake light switch replacement, brake lights. The waranty covered the replacements ... Read More

Ford Freestyle Maintenance and Repair

• Rear Brake Caliper drag and seepage

  Written by: tpbc on Jul 2, 2008 8:52:35 AM

  My Brakes on 05 FWD Freestyle are degraded. My Meinecke (high quality tech) found seepage inside the rear calipers. I am "outside" the 3 years on my warranty but inside the 36,000 miles as I am at 29,988 miles today. I assume the seepage and slight drag on rear brakes was caused by the exposure to moisture during manufacture that was explained by Ford's letter received last year. (BTW-Ford dealer tech ... Read More

2005 Ford Freestyle Low Oil Pressure Problem

• Re: 2005 Ford Freestyle Low Oil Pressure Problem [rhondak]

  Written by: coldcranker on Jun 20, 2008 2:48:11 PM

  (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

• 2005 freestyle sunroof leak

  Written by: lanbaba on Jun 14, 2008 10:45:18 AM

  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

• Acceleration Problems

  Written by: riddybear on May 30, 2008 10:38:37 AM

  HELP! Hi, I have a 2007 Freestyle and can not figure out what is going on with it. I have two seperate issues. The first is when I put it in reverse, it will surge then I have to slam on my brakes and the car dies and the service engine light comes on, but when I restart it, the service engine light does not stay on. When I start driving, ... Read More

Ford Freestyle Rear Brakes

• Freestyle Rear Brake Problems

  Written by: sbogart on Feb 8, 2008 2:11:06 PM

  I have a 2006 Ford Freestyle purchased new in April of 2006. This is my wives vehicle and I rarely drive it. On Jan 19 2007 the vehicle registered just over 11,000 miles. I drove the car and observed a loud grinding sound. I then stopped the car and inspected the rear rotors. There were deep scratches and grooves in both rear rotors. The car was immediately taken to the dealership. ... Read More

Ford Freestyle Maintenance and Repair

• Brakes

  Written by: danallan on Dec 3, 2007 8:26:54 AM

  I know this has been beaten to death here, but I has 26k on my 2007 SEL Freestyle, went to a Lincoln dealer (as suggested over a Ford dealer on this forum) to see if they would fix the brakes. They were well aware of the problem. Booked me for the next morning. A couple of hours later, I drove away safe and sound. No bill, no worries. I will get ... Read More

Ford Taurus X Prices Paid and Buying Experiences

• Leasing '08 AWD Limted?? [david101]

  Written by: akousen on Nov 27, 2007 8:50:06 AM

  Check out the residual value and all the other terms that Ford is asking at the end of the lease. The Reserve value identifies what they think the car is worth at the end of the lease term, and its also the cost of the car if you decide to sell it or purchase it when the lease is over. Check out "lease traders . com" and see what previous owners ... Read More

Ford Freestyle - Taurus X

• 2006 Freestyle SE AWD owner

  Written by: hoodoo on Sep 29, 2007 3:05:21 PM

  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 Taurus X Prices Paid and Buying Experiences

• Re: Freestyle vs Edge [ron48164]

  Written by: Car_man on Aug 29, 2007 2:33:13 AM

  Hi ron48164. Ford is no longer providing lease support on the 2007 Freestyle. It only has lease support on the 2008 Taurus X. So for now I will give you an idea of what the lease programs are like for the '07 Edge and the '08 Taurus X. Ford Credit's current base lease rate and residual value for a 24 month lease of a 2007 Ford Edge SEL AWD are 0.75% ... Read More

New to the Freestyle - How do I?

• New to the Freestyle - How do I?

  Written by: jwgasner on Aug 19, 2007 6:09:54 PM

  It has been quite some time since I've had a Ford - the Freestyle just connected with me and I've made the switch - 2007 AWD Limited, but there are some things that annoy me and I'm wondering if there is a setting that will change how mine is setup. I've looked in the manual but do not find the following: AutoLock - works as expected - soon as I hit ... Read More

Ford Freestyle - Taurus X

• Re: AMAZING... JUST LIKE FORD TO SCREW UP A GOOD THING [freealfas]

  Written by: jigmaster on Aug 17, 2007 12:06:05 PM

  Well, as I said leather seats was the last thing my wife wanted to have in the car - you sweating sitting on them, slipping and plus they were ugly light tan color. No, we really do not like leather seats sorry... My calculations were that if I resale 2007 Freestyle in 5 years I will most likely get about 3.000-5.000 less than for 2008 Taurus X - which should make ... Read More

• Re: AMAZING... JUST LIKE FORD TO SCREW UP A GOOD THING [seloo]

  Written by: jigmaster on Aug 17, 2007 7:09:38 AM

  I am in Canada, and Freestyle 2007 with leather seats and comfort package + DVD was for 36.000CAD. While for the same Taurus X but with cloth seats I paid 35.000. Financing for Taurus X is 5.9% comparing to 0.6% for Freestyle, but I hope to pay it of pretty fast. And as I said we got color we wanted:)

• Re: AMAZING... JUST LIKE FORD TO SCREW UP A GOOD THING [stevedebi]

  Written by: jigmaster on Aug 16, 2007 9:02:44 PM

  Hi folks, after thinking and comparing all crossovers on the market I was ready to buy Freestyle ( best fuel economy and I was not to concerned about engine power ). Hoped for the good deal for remaining 2007 models but the only available was dune pearl color with leather seating ( my wife hates it) plus price was more than new Taurus X with cloth seats. Test drove both vehicles ... Read More

• Re: AMAZING... JUST LIKE FORD TO SCREW UP A GOOD THING [passat_2002]

  Written by: bobw3 on Aug 9, 2007 5:07:00 AM

  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

Ford Freestyle Rear Brakes

• EXTENDED COVERAGE PROGRAM

  Written by: mschmal on Aug 7, 2007 1:47:53 PM

  EXTENDED COVERAGE PROGRAM 07N10 Certain 2005 through 2007 FWD & AWD Ford Five Hundred, Freestyle & Mercury Montego Vehicles - Rear Brake Wear you should be getting a letter from ford. you can also get more information by putting your vin in here: http://www.ford.com/en/vehicles/owners/recalls/default.htm#ford

Ford Freestyle - Taurus X

• Re: Freestyle = Taurus X? Not. [geffen]

  Written by: freealfas on Jul 30, 2007 11:09:37 AM

  yet another reason to buy a FS/T-reX FS rated one of best CUV's for rear crash testing...BTW edited down for post full link here //www.msnbc.msn.com/id/19569300/ "The test results released Tuesday found several SUVs had improved protections against whiplash injuries but gave poor marks to vehicles made by several leading automakers, including BMW AG, DaimlerChrysler AG, Ford Motor Co., General Motors Corp., Nissan Motor Co. and Toyota Motor Corp. The Insurance Institute ... Read More

Ford Freestyle Rear Brakes

• FYI - brakes

  Written by: pnewby on Jul 5, 2007 6:11:14 AM

  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 FWD & AWD Ford Five Hundred, Freestyle ... Read More

Ford Freestyle Maintenance and Repair

• FYI - brakes

  Written by: pnewby on Jul 5, 2007 6:10:23 AM

  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 FWD & AWD Ford Five Hundred, Freestyle ... Read More