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#9 of 108 Re: A Canadian SEL [willie19] by cdndriver2 Jun 21, 2005 (6:41 pm)
Replying to: willie19 (Jun 20, 2005 9:18 am) Hi Archie. No no ... we do get nice weather here in Toronto for about three months (lol). Here we think you guys in BC get all the rain. How is your Freestyle? Nice, eh? I feel kind of concerned when I hear about some folks with those tranny problems. Mine runs just great so I'm hoping that it's just the odd one ( 1 in 500,000) thats failing. Oh .. I actually thought of you today when I put in a CD and the player gave me the artist and title. I'm wrong ... my SEL's radio has that capability to read the CD. It's just that I only have one CD that shows this (lol). Still cheesed off about the failed tire ... but will vent on Ford survey when it arrives. You got me beat on the number of cedars you packed in that other vehicle (Explorer) of yours ... Replies to this message: willie19 (Jun 21, 2005 10:28 pm) cdndriver2 (Jun 23, 2005 6:02 pm)
#10 of 108 Re: A Canadian SEL [cdndriver2] by willie19 Jun 21, 2005 (10:28 pm)
Replying to: cdndriver2 (Jun 21, 2005 6:41 pm) Hey Mark: How ya doing? Yeah the Freestyle Ltd AWD runs great.It's the wife's car and i use every excuse to go buy a loaf of bread at the other end of town so i can rack up a few miles of enjoyable driving.The message center is kinda cool and i want her to learn how to get used to it and watch out for any warning signs. Not very comforting to hear about some unlucky people running into CVT problems.I checked this site for recalls,etc.Fortunately none so far except for a few TSBs which I take it being a fixable thing and most likely software related.....   http://alldata.com/TSB/20/052088eh.html   The only thing that bothers me is that forum members reported the dealers REPLACED the CVT , and that means more serious stuff as mechanical failure of the CVT. Although I'm guessing that some dealers are unfamiliar with the CVT, Ford is playing it safe to authorize a few replacements so they can analyse the problems and avoid a huge disastrous recall.   BTW did you buy into extended service warranty? I didn't as the dealer quoted $2300 !! Guys down south are buying it around $700+ which isn't too bad.I think we can still buy it within the first year , not sure, haven't checked it out yet. Replies to this message: cdndriver2 (Jun 23, 2005 6:02 pm)
#11 of 108 Re: A Canadian SEL [willie19] by cdndriver2 Jun 23, 2005 (6:02 pm)
Replying to: willie19 (Jun 21, 2005 10:28 pm) Hey Archie, Thanks for the link. Looks like minor problems so far. Lots of theories on why Ford replaced the whole CVT on some problem vehicles. I have a couple. First , I have a brother who works at Ford Canada. He told me that Ford has very little tolerance with supplier quality issues. If there is a faulty part then Ford replaces it and returns the faulty part back to the supplier. So I can see the dealer wrap up the tranny and return to the supplier. This better not happen alot or you can imagine Ford's response. Second, the tranny is pretty simple, but if a software glitch caused overheating of fluids, etc. then Ford won't take a chance and replace the whole thing. Who knows. Regarding warranty ... I trade about every four years and am a low mileage guy so I don't really need extended warranty. My previous vehicle (2002 Explorer XLT) had ZERO problems in my four years of ownership and it was a new design. I expect the same with my SEL.
#12 of 108 enjoying my freestyle by gemini50 Jun 26, 2005 (9:11 am)
I 'm leasing my freestyle. I've been leasing vehicle's for the last 15 years trying to find the right vehicle, which have all been Ford pickup's. I think I might have found the one that I'll keep, I really enjoy it. I did alot of research on the internet when I first heard about it, did a few road tests on different vehicle's. I tested out all the problems that people were writing about and couldn't figure out what they were talking about. I got my vehicle in Feb and I have a little over 5000 miles on it. It gets driven all the time. It still is taking a little getting used to the CVT, but I'm not listening for the change in gears as much. I still like pickups tho,especially for hauling big items I will probably get a used one for that when needed.
#13 of 108 New Freestyle Owner by insman Jun 28, 2005 (10:57 pm)
After 13 years of ownership with traditional 4X4 SUVs, I finally decided to take the plunge and buy a crossover 2005 Norcea Blue Freestyle. So far, I have been quite pleased. The FS doesn't handle as well as my 2003 Explorer did (that independent rear suspension is hard to beat), but overall my gas mileage is far better than the V-8 in the Explorer with as much or more power.   I love the CVT in my AWD model and the room is simply too much. I'm looking forward to discussing the Freestyle here.   Ron Replies to this message: cdndriver2 (Jun 29, 2005 6:29 pm)
#14 of 108 Re: New Freestyle Owner [insman] by cdndriver2 Jun 29, 2005 (6:29 pm)
Replying to: insman (Jun 28, 2005 10:57 pm) Welcome to the club! I owned a 2002 Explorer XLT (V6) before this FS so I know what you mean. My XLT was one classy vehicle and still looks good when I see one. But I followed you and went to a crossover. No regrets. My FS is a bit more comfortable to ride in and the gas prices up here make it the right way to go.   Mark
#15 of 108 Driving is life fuel! by been_free Jul 01, 2005 (11:12 am)
Hi my name is Jose. I'm from L A area. My wife & me just got the SEL (green platinum) less than 3 weeks ago. To test it (I just love FORD) we took it for a ride to Steamboat Springs CO. All I will say is... what a comfort, smoothness and pleasure is to be on the Freestyle. Plus before we leave. We did install a 12" Screen built in DVD/TV tuner, so the kids were happy all the way. So fa">r around 3000 miles and very HAPPY!!
#16 of 108 New Freestyle by yardbird54 Jul 07, 2005 (3:45 pm)
Got our new Titanium Green Freestyle SEL two days ago. Primarily my wife's car but I have to admit...... the more I drive it the more I like it. That's saying alot for a guy who's considers himself a hardcore sports car guy. A couple of imperfections in the paint; will be bringing it to the dealers attention on first service. American quality? Will be taking it on a long driving vacation next week. Actually looking forward to driving the Freestyle (would prefer my RX7 but it won't fit the three of us). Much nicer to drive than her previous Dodge Caravan.
#17 of 108 New Blue Freestyle Limited by 05blueltdcnd Jul 08, 2005 (4:11 am)
Everything is great, love it so far 3000km... Can't wait until winter to test out the AWD. Only problem I have so far is the 6CD/mp3 player is screwed, the dealer already tried to fix it once.... Has anybody else had problems with the 6CD Player? Replies to this message: cmuniz (Jul 08, 2005 4:46 am) dblegl (Jul 14, 2005 12:31 pm) becca55 (Jul 20, 2005 7:00 am)
#18 of 108 Re: New Blue Freestyle Limited [05blueltdcnd] by cmuniz Jul 08, 2005 (4:46 am)
Replying to: 05blueltdcnd (Jul 08, 2005 4:11 am) I haven't had any serious problems with mine, yet, but several others have reported problems. Look at the other Freestyle forums for more specifics. The typical fix is to have it replaced, but when they do there is a TSB that has been posted on one of the forums that you should take to the dealer. It's TSB # 05-10-19 and was posted by "spears2" as post #3705 in the Ford Freestyle forum. Good luck

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