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j dolby, 03/13/2009
2005 Ford Freestyle SEL Fwd 4dr Wagon (3.0L 6cyl CVT)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
bought new have had nothing but trouble with and the dealer did nothing for us brakes went bad at just over 10000 miles dealer said nothing they can do. did the job my self after going on the internet to find rotors that were 35.00 cheaper then the dealers and have lasted for along time.funny part about this when i talked with the dealer he told me i didn't know what i was talking about.but yet i work for the plant that builds the axle and knew first hand what was wrong.
A Bad Joke!
Taken In, 06/24/2009
2005 Ford Freestyle SEL AWD 4dr Wagon (3.0L 6cyl CVT)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
We bought this car, new,from our local dealership. We have never been more unhappy with a car! Even though we always have,we won't buy another Ford product! Things gone wrong: tailgate latch, 2 radio/cd players, seat warmers, rear heater fan, 3 sets of tires-something wrong w/alignment, and now the throttle. Part is on emergency backorder along w/600+ others whose cars are sitting. Dealer solution: car must sit for at least 6 months while waiting for part. Was told all Ford parts are on backorder due to slowing economy and manufacturing problems. Dealership won't give us a loaner or any hope for a reasonable solution, despite our extended warranty. Considering contacting an attorney.
Transmission and numerous problems
cassandra1_o, 11/13/2011
2005 Ford Freestyle SEL Fwd 4dr Wagon (3.0L 6cyl CVT)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
I too am having the problem with my transmission on my 2005 freestyle. I can't find one and the parts for one are outrageously high. just wondering with all the problems, why would ford still sell this vehicle, knowing the safety issues that occur.
Another Transmission Horror Tale
Bill Hayes, 05/14/2016
updated 11/27/2017
2005 Ford Freestyle SEL Fwd 4dr Wagon (3.0L 6cyl CVT)
6 of 10 people found this review helpful
DON'T BUY THIS CAR! Transmission woes will plague you if you buy a car with this transmission. Other owners stated their facts well, mine are similar. What I've learned is that Ford has no integrity, won't stand behind their product, and don't mind selling inferior products. Shame on you, Ford....I'll never buy another. I also think the reviews praising this car are bogus. None of the questions above apply, the car can't be driven. Apparently Ford will do nothing to resolve the car's shortcomings SHAME ON YOU FORD MOTOR COMPANY!
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throttle body
Renee Owens, 09/14/2015
updated 03/14/2017
2005 Ford Freestyle SEL Fwd 4dr Wagon (3.0L 6cyl CVT)
6 of 10 people found this review helpful
Ok so we bought this 2005 freestyle had 18 months ran perfect. Monday we are driving down the road lose all power, pull over the car is still running but gas pedal will not work. We turned vehicle off started it back ran perfect until Saturday same thing happened. We coasted into auto zone they put it on diagnostics. Diagnostics said it was tps so later that day same thing happened pulled over turned car off it started back but now engine light won't go off. I took it to ford dealer they are saying it's throttle body. There was a recall but ford won't honor because they are saying it has never been serviced but the warranty on it ran out June 2 So now we have to pay 940 to ford place for throttle body ridiculous but only vehicle we have so it's got to be paid. So since we had that the throttle body replaced ford has ran great no other problems at all. It gets great gas milage as good as our 4 cylinder 2008 car. Have been very pleased with it.
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