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#231 of 300 Re: Lurching [freestyle06] by sanmiguel61

Jan 14, 2011 (10:18 am)

Replying to: freestyle06 (Jan 02, 2011 4:29 pm)
I have a 2007 freestyle with 50K miles. The car began the lurching issues and after doing some online research the concensus was to have the throttle body replaced. I checked with Ford and my mechanic, the part has a three month back order problem due to a manufacturer change. The cost quoted for replacement was from $650 to $850. I began to do a little more research and found where a mechanic that was trained by Ford had removed the air intake hose (3" black round tube). he then used carberator cleaner to disolve the black deposits when spraying back into the throat of the unit. He replaced the hose and the lurching problem was resolved. I did the same process and sure enough the problem was resolved for less than $5.00.

#232 of 300 Contact my attorney for the surging problems 2005 ford freestyle by garyman1

Jan 26, 2011 (1:56 pm)

http://www.nclemonlawattorney.com/
 
He is looking into the problems, But you must contact him ASAP.
 
Thanks

#234 of 300 2007 Ford Freestyle Transmission by tnik1

Jan 27, 2011 (6:26 am)

Yesterday my Ford dealer told me that the transmission in my 2007 Freestyle LTD was shot and it would cost approx $7200 (CDN) to install a reconditioned transmission. There are only 104,000 km on this vehicle. Anyone have any suggestions for getting Ford to pay some of the cost?

#235 of 300 Electronics by hammer57

Feb 08, 2011 (6:37 pm)

We have a 2005 Freestyle that has recently had an electronics issue.....does anyone have the same or heard of this before and knows what the repair is....as usual Ford has no idea what the problem could be but is will to replace several parts at an initial estimate of $800.00. When driving the digital gages will go to zero and may or may not turn back on. The instrument lights also may or may not go off. The rear backup sensors will indicate a vehicle is too close even while in drive......does anyone have any idea what the issue is. I believe it is a computer chip issue, but need to narrowit down.

#236 of 300 Re: Electronics [hammer57] by coleemn

Feb 14, 2011 (12:06 pm)

Replying to: hammer57 (Feb 08, 2011 6:37 pm)
I recently purchased an 05 Freestyle and have been having electrical issues as well. The gas was 3/4 full but the gauge suddenly dropped to below E and the low light indicator came back on. After driving another 1/4 mile the gauge went back up to where it was. There are also issues when I use the cruise control. The 1st time, the wrench indicator and the traction control indicator came on and so I hurried and turned off the cruise control and the lights on the dash went off. I didn't use cruise again until recently when I was going about 65-70 mph on the highway. The vehicle suddenly acted like it wasn't getting any gas (was sputtering and the tachometer & speedometer were going crazy and the wrench indicator light up), even when I had my foot on the gas pedal it would not stop sputtering or gain speed. I had to coast over to the shoulder and turn the vehicle off and restart it, and then it ran fine the rest of the way. I spoke w/the sales manager and he said it sounds like electrical issues and left it at that. VERY vague...but VERY frustrating!

#237 of 300 Re: Electronics [coleemn] by bbussey

Feb 14, 2011 (7:24 pm)

Replying to: coleemn (Feb 14, 2011 12:06 pm)
Coleemn and the more recent post,
 
Did you hear a clicking sound when your gauges went out? Did they blink, or drop to zero? Was your radio affected?
 
If so, I had a similar problem with my Saab 9000 years ago. The dealer kept it for over a month and couldn't figure out what it was. I mentioned this concern to a customer of mine and he suggested replacing the positive battery cable. I told him the cable looked fine. He said just do it. And it worked! Apparently there was wire corrosion covered by the cable covering. I never had any trouble again.
 
Just a thought...

#238 of 300 Re: Electronics [coleemn] by hier4

Feb 19, 2011 (1:53 pm)

Replying to: coleemn (Feb 14, 2011 12:06 pm)
i had something similar, not as bad, until I changed the battery. Must have had a bad cell. Changed battery, have not had trouble since. Another post recommended battery cable. Sound likely suspect.
 
Now if I could figure out how to fine the tail light connectors so I can wire for trail lights.
 
Good luck.

#239 of 300 Re: Electronics [hammer57] by sowen8

Feb 28, 2011 (10:05 am)

Replying to: hammer57 (Feb 08, 2011 6:37 pm)
I have the same issue. When my gauges drop out it usually takes the air conditioner with it. Recently it started taking out the transmission when they dropped out. I've been told that it may be a short in the wiring harness or the control module (brains) is going out. It's in the shop right now being looked at. They are supposed to call me today and let me know what it is. I will post it when I know something more specific. All I know is that I am afraid to go to far from my house with the thing. It has been a reliable vehicle up until now.

#240 of 300 To hammer57 by sowen8

Feb 28, 2011 (5:24 pm)

Heard back from the shop on my 05 Freestyle. It's the instrument cluster causing the problem we both are having. It can only be replaced by the dealership. The dealership said that worst case scenario would be a cost of $650. Hope this helps. Tomorrow, I'm off to the dealership to get mine fixed.

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