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#7469 of 7481 Selling Freestyle by bobw3

Aug 02, 2010 (6:28 pm)

I've been posting here for the past 5 1/2 years, since buying my 2005 Freestyle SE FWD. It's been a great car and after 85,000 miles I've had to put zero dollars into it for repairs. The brakes were changed but I was reimbursed by Ford, a transmission module was replaced under the emissions warranty, and the power steering pump under my extended warranty. My MPG would range in the low 20s depending on driving conditions.
 
I'm selling it because I no longer need a big car. I bought a used Prius, so I figure I'll save about $1000/year in gas, plus I'd rather sell the Freestyle now while it's running great and my opinion of it is still positive.
 
Good luck to everyone with their cars.

#7470 of 7481 Re: Very noisy [mstire1] by hault

Nov 23, 2010 (2:32 pm)

Replying to: mstire1 (May 09, 2010 4:04 pm)
I have an 05 Freestyle since new. I have had the clunking noises up front for a long time. Did you ever get yours resolved? I'm going to dealer for the noise and trans fluid change soon. I love the vehicle except the annoying clunking noise. It occurs during acceleration, wheel turning, and over small bumps.

#7471 of 7481 Re: Very noisy [hault] by ronsmith38

Nov 23, 2010 (6:39 pm)

Replying to: hault (Nov 23, 2010 2:32 pm)
The following TSB fixed my 2008 Sable. (I have a pdf file which has a diagram, but I don't know how to include it here.)
  
TSB
07-26-8 FRONT STRUT NOISE - BUILT BEFORE 10/19/2007
  
Publication Date: December 21, 2007
  
FORD: 2008 Taurus X, Taurus
MERCURY: 2008 Sable
  
This article supersedes TSB 07-19-3 to update the Service Procedure and production fix date.
  
ISSUE:
Some 2008 Taurus, Taurus X and Sable vehicles built on or before 10/19/2007, may exhibit a popping/rubbing/grunting/squeaking or creaking type noise from the front strut mount. Typically, the noise is observed in the front outboard wheel while turning. This noise may be caused by the jounce bumper rubbing against the strut rod, or the dust boot rubbing against the strut mount cup.
  
ACTION:
Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.
  
SERVICE PROCEDURE
  
Raise the vehicle as described in Workshop Manual, Section 100-02.
Reach through the spring and pull the strut dust cover and jounce bumper assembly straight down, out of the strut bearing mount.
Apply Motorcraft Silicone Brake Caliper Grease and Dielectric Compound: (Figure 1)
To the entire length of the chromed strut rod above the jounce bumper and 360° around the rod.
To the top and sides of the uppermost part of the dust boot.
  
Figure 1 - Article 07-26-8
  
Slide the dust cover upward into its original location on the strut.
Repeat the procedure on the other side of the vehicle.
Lower the vehicle.
  
PART NUMBER PART NAME
XG-3-A Motorcraft® Silicone Brake Caliper Grease and Dielectric Compound

#7473 of 7481 any advice ty by acewon5565

Sep 02, 2012 (5:28 pm)

when i am driving my 08 tarraus x displays all warning lights i loose miles to empty when i stop it dose not downshift it takes off like its straining if i shut it off and wait a few mins it starts like it is in gear then shifts hard into reverse then hard in drive i have to drive slow until it starts driving normal has anyone run across this problem?

#7474 of 7481 Re: Taurus x brake issue [chrisptown1] by acewon5565

Sep 02, 2012 (5:32 pm)

Replying to: chrisptown1 (Jan 30, 2010 4:29 pm)
i had a simular issue i found removing the driverside rug mat fixed it it somehow was causing both pedals to press at once

#7475 of 7481 Re: any advice ty [acewon5565] by makenasdad

Sep 03, 2012 (6:36 pm)

Replying to: acewon5565 (Sep 02, 2012 5:28 pm)
My Taurus X does the same thing and it has been doing it for at least 40K miles. I've had it looked at by Ford and Goodyear dealers to no avail. Since it almost always self corrects they can never replicate it in the shop.
 
Just this week I've also been getting a periodic knocking noise coming from the dashboard close to the steering column. Does anyone know what causes this?

#7476 of 7481 Re: any advice ty [acewon5565] by mda1

Mar 02, 2013 (1:32 pm)

Replying to: acewon5565 (Sep 02, 2012 5:28 pm)
Have you found a solution to this problem? I purchased an 08 TaurusX a couple of months ago, with just over 100,000 miles on it, and have had this problem now twice. The first time my mechanic thought it was a transmission issue but then it was fine the next day (I have not taken it back to him again - yet). The car got great reviews, and I am a big fan of it, but don't want to sink a lot of $$ into it. Any workable advice will be appreciated.

#7477 of 7481 Re: any advice ty [mda1] by makenasdad

Mar 02, 2013 (4:10 pm)

Replying to: mda1 (Mar 02, 2013 1:32 pm)
No, I was never able to get an answer. I''ve since turned it in so it will forever be a mystery

#7478 of 7481 Re: any advice ty [makenasdad] by mda1

Mar 03, 2013 (6:24 pm)

Replying to: makenasdad (Mar 02, 2013 4:10 pm)
Did you trade it in at a dealership and did this issue affect what they offered you for it? I am hating that this is an issue after only having this car a few months but would rather trade it in then drop a lot of $$ into attempting to have it fixed.

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