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#1 of 1318 Ford Freestyle Owners: Problems & Solutions by KarenS HOST Jun 15, 2005 (6:53 am)
Discuss Freestyle problems and share solutions with other owners here. Replies to this message: georgejk (Nov 16, 2005 4:37 am) volfangary (Nov 16, 2005 9:49 am) branty (Nov 16, 2005 4:29 pm) vtbailey (Nov 19, 2005 7:05 am) branty (Nov 19, 2005 2:15 pm) jschreiber (Nov 20, 2005 8:09 am) vthockey (Feb 26, 2006 10:14 am) passat_2002 (Feb 26, 2006 5:48 pm) scakat (Dec 17, 2007 11:10 am)
#2 of 1318 Windshield Glare by cmuniz Jun 16, 2005 (3:29 am)
If anyone comes up with a way to cut down the glare from the windshield, please share it with the rest of us. Thanks! Otherwise very happy with the vehicle. Replies to this message: dgulino (Jun 16, 2005 7:56 am) rgankiewicz (Oct 27, 2005 7:43 am) catmoura (Jun 14, 2006 10:53 pm) oakley1 (Aug 29, 2005 4:39 am) brettkaufman (Nov 19, 2005 7:34 am) tomstar (May 10, 2006 5:20 am) bruneau1 (May 10, 2006 8:52 am)
#3 of 1318 Re: Windshield Glare [cmuniz] by dgulino Jun 16, 2005 (7:56 am)
Replying to: cmuniz (Jun 16, 2005 3:29 am) I notice this, too. When it's sunny and bright, the top of the dash reflects in the windshield. I'm hoping to get used to it! Replies to this message: rgankiewicz (Oct 27, 2005 7:43 am) catmoura (Jun 14, 2006 10:53 pm)
#4 of 1318 Freestyle acceleration problem by cap4 Jun 20, 2005 (7:14 pm)
I purchased my Freestyle SEL fwd in March at about 3,500 I noticed that after steady driving for over an hour the car would not accelerate when trying to take off from a stoplight or any complete stop. I have had it into the dealership 3 times, just picked it up again today. They replaced the EGR valve. Hope this solves it because I was very happy with the car until I became afraid of it. Anyone else had that problem? I have no problem with the windshield glare. any the gas mileage is better than expected, as much as 30 mpg on the highway and 24-25 in town. Replies to this message: cmuniz (Jun 21, 2005 3:03 am) lenw (Jun 21, 2005 3:52 am) lillybeme (Jun 23, 2005 5:08 am) vrm (Jul 20, 2005 12:20 pm) mymomstewart (Apr 16, 2009 11:44 am)
#5 of 1318 Re: Freestyle acceleration problem [cap4] by cmuniz Jun 21, 2005 (3:03 am)
Replying to: cap4 (Jun 20, 2005 7:14 pm) Since you have the FWD, I believe you have an auto transmission, not the CVT. Mine is AWD and has 1,400 miles on it but I have not had the problem. Did you have any error codes show up? At first I thought it might be a transmission problem, but I guess it could actually be engine or electrical. If it was an EGR problem I think the "Check Engine" light would have come on. As you can tell, I don't have a clue but am interested in the outcome. Pls keep us posted and good luck.   I, too, am happy with the Freestyle and am getting good mileage for a brand new car. 24 mpg on trips and 21 around town. Replies to this message: lenw (Jun 21, 2005 3:52 am)
#6 of 1318 Re: Freestyle acceleration problem [cmuniz] by lenw Jun 21, 2005 (3:52 am)
Replying to: cmuniz (Jun 21, 2005 3:03 am) All Freestyle's (aka Freebie's) have the CVT. It is only the 500 that has the CVT or the 5 speed auto trans.
#7 of 1318 Re: Freestyle acceleration problem [cap4] by lillybeme Jun 23, 2005 (5:08 am)
Replying to: cap4 (Jun 20, 2005 7:14 pm) Yes...but mine completely dies
#8 of 1318 problems by batjam Jun 23, 2005 (7:03 am)
">I have approximately 1000 miles on my freestyle. i purchased it on may 28, 2005 and it has been to the dealership twice and i haven't even had it for 30 days. first, the drivers side airbag light continued to stay on. the second time, the wrench light came on. this means a throttle/transmission problem. it is at the dealership right now so i don't know what the outcome will be.....
#9 of 1318 vibration by netgrouse Jun 23, 2005 (8:05 am)
Has anyone had vibration in the front end when stepping on the brake firmly, not slamming them on, when you are going around 45-55 MPH? Feels like a brake or or something, dealer says they might have to just get broken in. I got my Freestyle on 6/3/05 with 18 miles on, it now has 720 and it is still doing it? Any ideas? How about gas mileage so far for everyone? Replies to this message: pnewby (Jun 23, 2005 9:00 am) charkoudian (Aug 05, 2005 6:30 pm) bruneau1 (Aug 06, 2005 9:03 am)
#10 of 1318 Re: vibration [netgrouse] by pnewby Jun 23, 2005 (9:00 am)
Replying to: netgrouse (Jun 23, 2005 8:05 am) Could be a warped rotor, have had this in other vehicles. Usually caused by uneven/excess tightening of lug nuts. Many disc brake vehicles should have nuts tightened in the correct pattern, and to a specific torgue which is different for different vehicles.

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