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I was pulling into a parking spot in my 2007 Ford Freestyle when all of a sudden without warning the car lunged forward. My foot was not on the accelerator in fact it was lightly pressed on the brake as I was easing into the spot. For several months now we have been experiencing a humming noise with the RPM's hovering above normal. A reduction in power occurs at lower speeds especially with A/C on. Problem seems to be getting worse, have read numerous complaints with the same mechanical problems in the same vehicle as my own. Appears from previous reports read that the issue has to do with a defective throttle body.
2007 Ford Freestyle lunges forward when we do not have our foot on the accelerator. It seems to be worse when the A/C is being used (I.e.summer months). This has almost caused accidents on several occasions when we first noticed it. Now we try to remember to be aware but we want it fixed. We have taken it to be fixed and they can't figure out what the cause is. Please help us get this fixed or recalled.
We purchased a used 2007 Freestyle in Nov. 2010, when warm weather came around we realized the air conditioner did not work so we had it fixed. Since then on several occasions our Freestyle has surged, or lunged on it's own, usually at low speeds and even when my foot is on the brake. This has really scared me several times as the majority of the time I'm parking and have been close on three accounts to hitting the car in front or back of me. I also was at a stop sign in a parking lot and someone was walking in the crosswalk in front on me and it surged forward, thank goodness no one was hurt.
Involuntary and unexpected sudden "lunging" when starting, stopping, or at "idle" speed. Usually "lunges" forward when light pressure is applied to brake at "idle". foot is not necessarily on the accelerator. Occurs in garage, parking lots, and at stop light. Could result in personal injury or damage.
This car has been lurching forward when put in park for the last month or so. On the date of the incident, when I pulled out of the parking space the engine hesitated a couple of times like it was going to cut off. It lurched forward just before I pulled out into the road. As I came to a yield sign I had to stop for traffic. When it was my turn to go, the car moved forward but as if the emergency brake was on (slow and labored). I drove to the next parking lot and pulled into a parking space and called my husband to come get me and we took the car straight to the dealership. It was Sunday evening so we left it there with a detailed report as to what happened. By Monday evening we picked up the repaired car and contacted this organization. The throttle body -air intake was replaced.
- Lexington Park, MD, USA
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Several times my vehicle surges forward when moving at slow speeds or braking. This has happened while driving forward and reverse. More noticeable when the A/C is on. Even when my foot is on the brake. I can hear the engine revving when this is happening - even though my foot is on the brake.it also loses power on the freeway and becomes very sluggish in acceleration.the vehicle would lose power unexpectedly when driving 10 mph and up. Also I had a minor accident, the vehicle accelerated by itself and I hit a wall in my garage. Also, it would not go forward and when put in reverse it would accelerate--this happened in the middle of traffic during rush hour. We finally took it to the dealer to have it looked at, they told us it was the throttle body and our master tech guarantee did not cover the expense. All they did was clean the throttle up (is expected to have more problems later) because the cost was over $700 and we cannot afford it at the time. So, after we took it out of the shop the car is now only accelerating to no more than 4000
Several times my vehicle surges forward when moving at slow speeds or braking. This has happened while driving forward and reverse. More noticeable when the A/C is on. Even when my foot is on the brake. I can hear the engine revving when this is happening - even though my foot is on the brake.it also loses power on the freeway and becomes very sluggish in acceleration.the vehicle would lose power unexpectedly when driving 10 mph and up. Also I had a minor accident, the vehicle accelerated by itself and I hit a wall in my garage. Also, it would not go forward and when put in reverse it would accelerate--this happened in the middle of traffic during rush hour. We finally took it to the dealer to have it looked at, they told us it was the throttle body and our master tech guarantee did not cover the expense. All they did was clean the throttle up (is expected to have more problems later) because the cost was over $700 and we cannot afford it at the time. So, after we took it out of the shop the car is now only accelerating to no more than 4000 rpms.
Unexpected acceleration. Vechicle "surges" unexpectedly while foot is on brake. While driving yesterday on I-275 (N) at the I-96 junction, traffic was heavy and had to slow down and in some cases, stop the vehicle. Vehicle "lunged" unexpectedly several times while foot was firmly on brake. Vechile "check engine light" icon turned on as well as a " wrench" icon on the left side of the odometer. Once the icons appeared the vechile "stalled" and needed to be restarted. Pulled off to the side of freeway, turned engine off and waited approximately 10 minutes. Restarted vechile and noticed that the "check engine" icon remained on but the small "wrench" icon was off. Drove home without further incident. Going to Ford dealership this morning.
When idling, or just beginning to go forward, car lunged/surged forward. When just beginning to go in reverse, car lunged/surged backward. Lunges/surges increased in frequency and speed. The dealership service dept. Determined that the electronic throttle body needed to be replaced.
My 2007 Ford Freestyle began to lunge forward while my foot was on the break. The wrench light, engine and battery lights came on as well before my vehicle shut itself off. It has happened numerous times but Ford could not find the problem and told me they had never heard of this problem. I notice that it happens most when the A/C is on.
My 2007 Ford Freestyle has been having an issue with lurching forward and backwards when the brakes are applied at low speeds with the A/C on. Several close misses of almost rearending someone due to this issue in drive trus and other places whene slowing down to a stop at a redlight or stop sign. The RPM will raise and feels like the car wants to go foward or reverse depending on what gear the car is is then the engine will cut off and the check engine light (wrench) will go on on the dash. Does not happen all the time. Taking it to the dealer next week to see if they can retrieve the code that may be stored on the car's mail computer
In the spring of 2009 we started noticing our 2007 Ford Freestyle would lunge when put into gear, after sitting with the air conditioner running. When I would back out of a parking space, it would suddenly lunge backward, then when I put it in drive, it would do the same thing forward. We took it to the dealership and they replaced the throttle body, which was covered under our warranty. We did have to pay a $100 deductible. That fixed it for two years. Now, it's starting doing the same thing again. We haven't taken it to the dealership yet, but I'm sure it's the same problem with the throttle body. My husband plans to call the dealership Monday, so we can get it fixed again, as it's a safety issue. I have a fear of hitting someone when it surges forward and backward. I just pray it's not someone on foot.
97,000 miles. I have replaced the throttle body twice, new transmission- hole I N the drive shaft. 3 rear brake jobs- the 1st on was by recall. Cracked motorhead 12,000 miles after new transmission. The whole car shakes, squeaks, and pops since the transmission was put in. From the cv joints and back brakes.
The vehicle engine speed increased by approximately 250-350 RPM upon shifting into gear in the process of parallel parking. The unexpected increase in engine speed caused the vehicle to move more than expected although I managed to avoid striking the other parked car. I did not have contact with the accelerator when the engine speed surged as described. I was lightly riding the brake using sufficient force to control the car's movement at idle speed. I was able to increase brake pressure to overcome the unexpected increase in engine speed, and thus avoid striking the other car. The yellow "wrench" warning light on the instrument panel illuminated when this happened. On October 10, 2010 I took the car to walnut creek (ca) Ford and reported the problem. Upon their examination, they could not find anything wrong. Subsequently, I have had this happen several other times. It seems to happen when its hot outside and the air conditioning is running. The RPM's will increase upon shifting from neutral or park into drive or reverse gear. To test further, I was able to produce the phenomenon several times in a row by going from neutral to reverse &/or drive after the condition occurred again. It should be noted that the phenomenon did not occur when the air conditioning was switched off, but re-occurred when the air conditioning was turned back on. I don't know what component is responsible. I suspect some type of sensor or computer malfunction.
The vehicle surges when put into gear or gear is changed (e.g. reverse to drive). Also, if the car sits with the ac on for a period of time (as few as 10 min) in park and is then driven the "check engine" light comes on and engine RPM is limited to approximately 2000. Just turning the car off and then back on clears that issue. The problems are worse when it is hot. That happens occasionally here in tx. Don't know when it started as we bought it used. Brake must be very firmly applied to avoid a big jump - even then, it still jumps a little. Haven't hit anybody or anything...yet.
The throddle is sticking. When the car is stopped it still acts like I'm pushing on the gas pedal and tries to go by itself. Especially when changing gears. I have come very close to hitting people and dogs and fences due to the car jerking forward or backward after letting off the brake. For the last two weeks I have been having to keep the brake all the way down for at least 30 seconds after changing gears to keep the vehicle from gunning forward or backwards.
Surging on 2007 Ford Freestyle (VIN: [xxx]) -- eventually caused traffic accident in parking lot while I was pulling forward. After taking the vehicle to the dealer more than once for repair, we have been told it was possibly a software upgrade or throttle body issue, then possible transmission service repair, and ultimately they could not replicate the issue. Our last visit we had a transmission service and 2 weeks later my vehicle surged and I hit a parked car. This happens frequently when I am traveling in reverse (such as pulling out of a parking space or backing out of my driveway) or forward at a slow speed (such as pulling into a parking spot or making a U-turn after sitting at a traffic light). I am very concerned because our dealer has not been able to address the issue. This time my child was in the car with me and we were lucky to have had no injuries only damage to the cars. Information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
At very low speeds the vehicle will lunge in both drive and reverse. It seems to mostly do the lunging when the air condition is on. At time it will lunge and stall, so I will have to then shut off the car, put it in park and re-start the vehicle. It is very frustrating then you are in a drive thru and the lunging makes you fear you will hit the car in front of you. This problem started over the summer of 2010 and as of April of 2011 has became much worse. I have to parallel park many time a day at my job and home, and with the lunging getting progressively worse I fear I will hit something or worse a person!!!! please help!!!
While slowing to stop or park, my car surges forward when the air conditioner is running. It occasionally also does it when I put it in gear and the air conditioner is running.
My 2007 Ford Freestyle limited will surge, even with foot on brake. Usually occurs backing in/out parking space, out of carport, etc. It is a very strong surge, and the brake doesn't always stop it. Have had mechanic check it but he finds nothing wrong.
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- Santa Rita, AP, USA