This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
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The contact owns a 2007 Ford Freestyle. The contact stated that a check charging system light illuminated on the instrument panel. Also, when she shifted into gear, the vehicle would jolt forward or backward. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the electrical throttle box and motor mount were replaced. The manufacturer had not been notified. The current mileage was approximately 47,000. The failure mileage was approximately 46,000.
I noticed that my car began to have a mind of its own, it wanted to accelerate when I had my foot on the brake. More noticeably at a drive-thru when the vehicle would be at a stop and would lunge forward harshly as if I had hit accelerator, I would have to slam on the brake to make it stop. Have almost hit vehicle in front of me on occasion - thank goodness nobody was walking in front of me. The lunge was as if I had hit the gas pedal. This problem continually got worse and it seemed having the A/C on was a factor. I say that because I noticed the problem a time or two at the end of the summer in 09 and it went away until the summer of 10. Also noticed when backing up sometimes the vehicle would just abruptly cut off. I carried the vehicle to the local Ford dealer and they quickly diagnosed a problem with the throttle body and apparently I wasn't the first! the part was on back order for weeks (says alot in itself). Thank god I purchased the extended warranty, otherwise this would have cost close to $1,000 for repair and car rental. Had it not been for that I guess I would have continued to drive an unsafe vehicle because I didn't have $1,000 for the repair. This makes me wonder how many cases are out there like mine and aren't being repaired because it is not affordable. This is a huge danger and I hope Ford will recall before someone is seriously injured! I did investigate my problem on-line after its diagnosis and found that there are a great deal of people complaining. This is a problem - fortunately it appears to be from a stop and not at a high speed like the Toyota problem. None the less still a danger! I notice that this form asks about fire/damage/crash/death or injuries - please encourage Ford to address this before anyone has to answer yes.
The contact owns 2007 Ford Freestyle. The contact stated while the vehicle was idle with the air conditioner activated, the vehicle would surge forward while the brakes are applied. The failure would only occur with the air conditioner activated. The contact stated he located several complaints similar to the failure. The dealer advised the contact that the throttle body would need to be replaced. The contact believed the manufacturer should take the liability for the failure due to the safety risk involved. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 78,000.
The contact owns a 2007 Ford Freestyle. While stopped at a traffic light, the vehicle accelerated and then stalled. She engaged the brakes with extreme force and the vehicle stopped. The contact stated that the vehicle restarts as normal after stalling. The failure happened at least 10 to 15 times. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer. The dealer replaced the throttle body in June 2009. The contact stated that now she was experiencing the failure again. The vehicle had not been repaired for the current failure. The contact does not feel safe driving the vehicle. The failure mileage was 76,244 and the current mileage was 115,397.
- Cedar Park, TX, USA
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The contact owns a 2007 Ford Freestyle. The contact stated that when stopping the vehicle with the brake depressed, the vehicle would lunged forward. The vehicle was taken to the mechanic shop and after inspection she was told it was the throttle body that needed to be replaced. The dealer was contacted and she was informed that the throttle body replacement are on back order and she will receive a call back when the parts arrived. The manufacturer was not contacted. VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was 73,000.
The contact owns a 2007 Ford Freestyle. While driving approximately 2 mph the vehicle momentarily surged forward before the vehicle stopped itself. The failure recurred intermittently but the vehicle was never taken to be examined for the cause of failure and it was not repaired. The failure mileage was 46,700 and the current mileage was 47,600.
The contact owns a 2007 Ford Freestyle. The contact was attempting to park the vehicle with the brakes depressed when the vehicle abnormally accelerated. The dealer replaced the throttle at the contact's expense. The manufacturer would not provide any assistance. The failure mileage was 71,358.
Our 2007 Ford Freestyle accelerates suddenly; this behavior is worse when the A/C is on and the car is in reverse. The feeling is of flooring the accelerator; if it had not been for me already having my foot on the brake, I would have had a collision with the car behind me.
The contact owns a 2007 Ford Freestyle sel. While driving approximately 60 mph the vehicles check engine light illuminated on the dashboard and the vehicle lost power. He pulled over to the side of the road and waited 1 minute and the vehicle restarted as normal. He also stated when he engaged the brakes the vehicle moved forward. The failure occurred daily. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated that the throttle body assembly needed to be replaced. The failure mileage was 40,000 and the current mileage is 48,000. Updated 12/22/10 updated 12/30/10
The contact owns a 2007 Ford Freestyle. The contact stated that whenever she would remove her foot from the brake pedal, the vehicle would independently move forward and backward. The dealer was contacted and advised that there were no complaints related to the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 36,000.
The contact owns a 2007 Ford Freestyle. The contact stated while driving with the air conditioner activated, the vehicle abnormally accelerated while attempting to brake. The contact stated that the failure had also occurred when in reverse. The contact attempted to stop the unintended acceleration by abruptly depressing the brakes. The vehicle then stalled. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnosis or repairs. In addition, the contact stated that he located numerous complaints via the internet pertaining to the failure of the throttle in his year, make and model. The contact stated that the manufacturer should be held liable for the repairs. The failure mileage was 76,955.
The contact owns a 2007 Ford Freestyle. While driving at 55 mph, the vehicle started to surge forward and began to stall. A light illuminated on the instrumental panel that looked like a wrench and when she made a left turn the vehicle stalled. The contact then turned the vehicle back on and drove to her residence. This is the second time this has occurred and when it occurred the first time the dealer could not duplicate the problem. The dealer had not been contacted. The failure and the current mileage was 89397. Updated 09/28/11 the dealer replaced the air filter. Updated 10/07/11
2007 Ford Freestyle surges even when pushing brake. Mainly does it when backing up but has done it on other occasions. Took to Ford dealer told throttle body is bad. After searching online I find that this is a common problem. This is dangerous because the car accelerates and surges forward or backward without warning when this happens. Was told it would cost over $600 to replace part. I have two young children and feel unsafe driving this car and feel others who own the car should be made aware of this problem.
I have a 2007 Ford Freestyle. My car surged forward twice almost striking kids (I was in a school parking lot), then died. A warning light popped up on the dash. Apparently it is the throttle body. I can see from websites this is a very common problem and an extreme safety issue. Ford is not standing behind this product even though my car is still under its extended warranty. Please consider a recall as this is a prevalent problem with an extreme safety risk. I am simply thankful I didn't hit any kids...
The contact owns a 2007 Ford Freestyle. The contact was sitting at a complete stop with the brakes depressed when the vehicle abnormally accelerated. The contact was able to immediately stop the acceleration by applying abrupt pressure to the brake pedal and shifting into park. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 97,200 and the current mileage was 97,251.
I have a 2007 Ford Freestyle that has been accelerating on its own. When the car is put in drive and or reverse, the car lunges out without the accelerator being pushed. At times the wrench light comes on and the car feels as though it has no power. I took the car to the mechanic on 8/20/10 and he advised me that it was the throttle body that needed replaced. I have three children and this is our family car, and at this point it feels like I am putting them in harms way when the car does this on its own. Please help!!! I know that I am not alone on this matter.
The contact owns a 2007 Ford Freestyle. The contact stated that when driving at speeds as low as 10 mph or when applying the brakes at low speeds, the vehicle would abnormally accelerate. The contact would abruptly depress the brakes to stop the unintended acceleration and when doing so, the vehicle would stall. The dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The failure became progressively worse over time and was taken back to the dealer where he was advised that the throttle body would need replacing. The throttle body was replaced at the owners expense. The failure mileage was 33,000 and the current mileage was 55,000.
My 2007 Ford Freestyle has had several problems this summer that appear to be occurring frequently all over the United States. Our Freestyle has just over 60,000 miles on it. A month ago, we had to replace the air compressor. Then the car began lurching and one day kept dying as the check engine light came on. Right now, it has been at the dealership for 2 weeks awaiting a throttle body sensor which is on backorder since so many of these models have this problem. Clearly Ford needs to recall this model and quickly find replacement parts for these vehicles.
My 2007 Ford Freestyle surges forward or rearward in reverse while the gas pedal is not pressed. The problems seems to be worse after the car has been idling for a few minutes. It appears to be worse if the weather is hot. While I have not had an accident I can easily envision an accident if I am not careful or someone unfamiliar with the vehicle drives it..can easily happen in a cramped parking lot....
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- Lemon Grove, CA, USA