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The contact owns 2007 Ford Freestyle. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle and turning the steering wheel to the left, it surged forward while the brakes were engaged. The vehicle continued to surge until stalling. The failure occurred on numerous occasions in the past while attempting to park or accelerate from a stop. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on two occasions where they were unable to duplicate the failure. The failure mileage was 73,000 and the current mileage was 75,000.
The contact owns a 2007 Ford Freestyle. The contact stated that while driving at any speed, the vehicle would surge and stall simultaneously. After waiting a few moments, the vehicle would restart and function as normal. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic, who stated that the failure may be due to the throttle body. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 50,000 and the current mileage was 76,000.
The contact owns a 2007 Ford Freestyle. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 mph, pressure was applied to the brake pedal and the vehicle unexpectedly lunged forward. The failure would also occur when the gear was in the reverse position. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, who stated that the failure was contributed to the throttle body. The vehicle was in the process of being repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 61,000.
The contact owns a 2007 Ford Freestyle. The contact stated while idle with his foot on the brake pedal, it unexpectedly accelerated for ten seconds and surged forward. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who was unable to duplicate the failure. The similar failure recurred three times and the vehicle was taken back to the dealer twice where the throttle body was replaced. The throttle body was recently replaced for the second time. There was an open investigation associated with NHTSA action number PE11018 (vehicle speed control). The manufacturer was notified of the repeated failure. The approximate failure mileage was 42,000.
- Gilbert, AZ, USA
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While pulling out of a parking space in reverse, had foot lightly on brake and car revved and then lurched backward, had to push really hard on brake to stop. Tried to pull back in the parking space and the car stalled, and the wrench light came on. This happened several more times last summer, only when the A/C was on. I brought it to the dealer, they couldn't find anything wrong. It has started happening again this summer with increased frequency, and I was very close to being in an accident today because of this issue. I do not want to drive this car, and I certainly don't want my 16 year old driving this dangerous car.
While shifting the vehicle into "R" or "F" after starting the vehicle, it has a tendency to rev the engine slightly. Keeping firm pressure on the brakes prevents the vehicle from lunging forward/backward. The problem seems to occur more frequently as it gets hotter and hotter. The vehicle "revs" the engine for say 1 second when shifting from "P" to "R" or "F" once every 10 vehicle starts and does seem to occur mainly when the ac is on and the steering wheel slightly turned. Today, 12 July 2011 the vehicle "rev'd" up after picking up our kids at bible camp and once under way the vehicle did begin to die in the parking lot - however the computer must have detected a problem and seemed to restore operations along with the "wrench" light turned on. After pulling onto the highway, we experienced a problem that has not happened since last summer. While the "wrench" is on the vehicle would allow acceleration to approximately 30 miles an hour with the throttle pressed to the floor which is not normal. The car seems fine again now that it has been restarted. I'm not certain the "wrench" and the almost daily engine "rev" for a second are connected. The engine "rev" seems fine as long as you have your foot on the brake. I'm worried about the limited acceleration/"wrench" that has happened three times now in the past 14 months since there is a good chance of an accident when pulling out into a highway when you expect the car to move and the vehicle will not allow normal acceleration. Last year when the "wrench" came on - a Ford dealer indicated that the system did not record an event and thus unable to assist with resolving the problem. We have an appointment at the Ford dealership again tomorrow, 13 July 2011, to find out if this occurrence was captured by the computer/monitoring system.
The contact owns 2007 Ford Freestyle. The contact stated that they had experienced an abnormal unintended acceleration failure with the vehicle on several occasions. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told that the throttle body needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 51,691.
The contact owns a 2007 Ford Freestyle. While attempting to park the vehicle, it lunged forward. The failure also occurred while at a stop light. The vehicle stalled various times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the throttle body was cleaned; yet, the failure continued to occur. The vehicle was not repaired. There was an open investigation under NHTSA action number: PE11018 (vehicle speed control) that may be related to the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.
The contact owns a 2007 Ford Freestyle. While the contact attempted to park the vehicle it suddenly lunged forward. The vehicle also lunged forward while stopped at a traffic light. The contact stated the failure occurred intermittently and only when the weather was warm. There was an open investigation under NHTSA action number: PE11018 (vehicle speed control) that may be related to the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.
We are experiencing the lunging and sudden acceleration at idle speed on our 2007 Ford Freestyle. When moving in a parking lot, it is very apparent, particularly as you change from reverse to forward. You really need to pay attention, and keep your foot on the brake because the vehicle does lunge. We recently have had another issue with this vehicle while driving on vacation. The little "wrench" appeared near the end of our trip and the vehicle appeared to be losing "power" to the wheels. After the vehicle cooled down, it operated normally and the wrench did not appear again, yet.
2005 and 2007 Ford Freestyle. In warm weather the car will suddenly surge when stopped with the brake applied, slowing with the break, or reversing with the brake pressed. Believed to be the throttle body and confirmed by auto repair shop. Research has revealed tons of owners with similar problems with the throttle body on these vehicles. Seems quite dangerous to have your car lurch out into an intersection.
When I put my car in reverse, it will suddenly lurch backward without me putting my foot on the accelerator. It occurs occasionally, but not always. I have learned to anticipate this and always keep my foot on the brake until I am sure the area behind the car is clear. I am concerned about this since my daughter will soon be driving. This could be very dangerous for a new and inexperienced driver.
The contact owns 2007 Ford Freestyle. The contact stated that the vehicle lunged forward when attempting to brake at low speeds. The failure occurred while in drive or reverse. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 43,000. The VIN was unavailable.
The contact owns a 2007 Ford Freestyle. When the contact disengaged the brake pedal to engage the accelerator pedal, the vehicle suddenly lunged forward. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technicians were unable to diagnose the failure. The failure occurred intermittently. The contact only noticed the failure while the air conditioner was turned on. The vehicle was not repaired. There was an open investigation under NHTSA action number: PE11018 (vehicle speed control) that may be related to the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.
The contact owns a 2007 Ford Freestyle. The contact stated while driving 45 mph and the air condition was on the throttle body would cause the vehicle to accelerate. Each time the vehicle would accelerate the brake was depress and the vehicle would slowed down. After the vehicle slowed down she started to park put the gear in reversed it jump back at least three feet. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated the throttle body needed to be replaced. They replace the throttle body with an "a" kit-throttle control body and reprogram it. This was a cost of $877 there was no recall or warranty for this failure. The manufacturer was contacted who offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 44,100. Updated 08/01/11 updated 08/08/11
Several times a week, my car is unexpectedly lunging forward. At this point, it has gone no further than a foot, and it stops as soon as I brake. The trigger seems to be running the air conditioning, and idling. For example, when I was waiting in the line for the drive through bank teller, I took my foot off the brake to roll forward and instead lunged approximately a foot. I immediately put my foot on the brake and the car stopped. It has happened at stop lights and parking places as well. The first time it happened was the end of the summer 2010. It only happened a few times than stopped during the winter, so I assumed it was not longer an issue. It started again this summer, thus the guess about the air conditioning, and is happening more frequently as the summer progresses.
While slowing down, backing up or parking, with the ac on, the engine suddenly surges 500-800 RPM's. it has not happened with the ac off. The dealer claimed it was normal operation, because of the type of auto it is; automatic. Updated 07/05/11 updated 08/04/11
The contact owns a 2007 Ford Freestyle. The contact stated that when driving at low speeds with the air conditioner in activation, the vehicle would lunge forward abnormally. The vehicle was taken to the dealer regarding the failure and the dealer advised that the failure was normal. The contact called the manufacturer and the manufacturer informed the contact of NHTSA defect investigation number: PE11018 (vehicle speed control). The contact believed that the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 53,805.
The contact owns a 2007 Ford Freestyle. The contact stated that while driving into a parking space and the vehicle stopped, it began to lunge forward or in reverse. The vehicle was not inspected by a dealer nor was it repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.
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- Chapel Hill, TN, USA