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#252 of 300 Traded in my lemon by chsmrh

Jul 14, 2011 (3:45 pm)

I traded my 2007 Freestyle in today! I bought the car new and within six months the passenger leather seat came apart at the seams and had to be replaced. At least it was covered by warranty. At 2 1/2 years ( and 2000 miles over warranty) The air conditioner compressor and the air conditioning clutch went out-because of metal shavings. That was a $2000.00 repair. I also had to get new tires and new brakes. The car started lunging this spring when I put it in reverse or in drive without my feet being on the gas ( danger, danger). Last week the transmission starting acting up. The car would power down and just chug along. I noticed from these posts that the next thing to happen would probably be that the car would cut off while driving. I decided to get out while I could, otherwise a $25,000 car would end up costing $50,000 with all the repair costs! What was Ford thinking?

#253 of 300 Re: Traded in my lemon [chsmrh] by tim156

Jul 15, 2011 (4:40 pm)

Replying to: chsmrh (Jul 14, 2011 3:45 pm)
What was Ford thinking? They needed to fill the gap until the re-designed Explorer came out with the faulty and sales starved Freestyle and attempt to save face Taurus X, another sales flop.

#254 of 300 Re: Traded in my lemon [tim156] by stevedebi

Jul 15, 2011 (6:44 pm)

Replying to: tim156 (Jul 15, 2011 4:40 pm)
Actually, I think that the Freestyle made a better SUV than the Explorer, except for towing. It was far better for urban tasks. It hauled people and got great MPG. My guess is that the management at Ford worried about the FS stealing sales from the Explorer, and didn't market the vehicle. This was stupid and short sighted, as was not offering the CVT as an option rather than as standard. The FS was styled very much like an Explorer.
 
The Flex is a Taurus X with a different body shell, so the basic utility and shape of the FS lives on. With a 6 speed transmission.

#255 of 300 Ready, set, DON'T GO by hannahrose

Aug 01, 2011 (10:19 pm)

I have a 2007 Ford Freestyle that decided to just completely stop working today. I was pulling out of a parking lot into traffic, hit my gas pedal to accelerate, and NOTHING! Instead, there I am sitting in the lane for oncoming traffic with a car that I can't get to budge. Fantastic. The car was still on. It turns on and off with no problems whatsoever. It just won't go anywhere. Any ideas as to what the problem could be?

#256 of 300 Re: To hammer57 [sowen8] by happygalaz

Aug 08, 2011 (4:36 am)

Replying to: sowen8 (Feb 28, 2011 5:24 pm)
How was your problem resolved. My dealership quaoted me $850 plus for a new computer chip. My guages all drop to zero and it is usually when I am going uphill. The AC is not affected nor the radio nor the power steering. The gas, speedometer and rpms go to zero. The car still gets great mileage at 104K and the transmission is wondrerful.

#257 of 300 Re: To hammer57 [happygalaz] by bbussey

Aug 08, 2011 (7:10 am)

Replying to: happygalaz (Aug 08, 2011 4:36 am)
Hi Sowen8,
 
Your "gauges all drop to zero" problem sounds a lot like a challenge I had with my Saab 9000 years ago. Does your Freestyle lurch and appear to cut off briefly when it happens? My radio also cut off - again briefly with the instruments as I recall.
 
I took it to the dealer. They kept it over a month. They thought it might be the "computer" but I seem to recall they checked that as well. Still no progress.
 
A Saab technician from a local shop came in to REI where I was selling backpacks at the time and I described my problem. He said to replace the battery cable(s). I can't recall if it was the positive, negative or both.
 
I told my dealer this. They said they had already "checked" the battery cables and they were fine. I told them to replace them. They did and the problem was solved.
 
You might suggest your dealer replace your battery cable(s) or perhaps do it yourself.
 
Hope this helps.
 
Bill B.

#258 of 300 Re: Lurching Problems [shiloh3465] by bjefflamb

Aug 08, 2011 (12:22 pm)

Replying to: shiloh3465 (Sep 30, 2010 2:18 pm)
I purchased my 2007 Freestyle in March with 60K miles. My car was doing the exact same thing as your car. I am located in Texas where we are having a record breaking heat wave. I noticed my car 'acts up' mostly when it gets very hot, or when it's been idling for a little bit. usually it would cut out and the wrench light would come on, but this week it caused the check engine light to come on. Took it into the Dealership, they just called back and said it was the Throttle Body. So they will replace that. I hope this will fix the problem. Fingers Crossed.

#259 of 300 Re: Ready, set, DON'T GO [hannahrose] by mickielynn

Aug 11, 2011 (7:04 am)

Replying to: hannahrose (Aug 01, 2011 10:19 pm)
Mine did the exact same thing to me yesterday. Any feedback would be great. I bought mine used and have had it less than three weeks. Going in to discuss things with the dealer today. Not a happy camper. Left me stranded in traffic yesterday in Colorado Springs. Have loved it for the last couple weeks. Hope the dealer stands by things.

#260 of 300 Re: Electronics [sowen8] by happygalaz

Aug 22, 2011 (8:26 am)

Replying to: sowen8 (Feb 28, 2011 10:05 am)
How did you get your problem resolved? Mine would do this intermittently and the dealership told me it was the computer chip. Battery cables would be a lot cheaper as some suggested. Last night on a long trip the AC went off as well as all the guages and dash lights. It stayed off this time for about fifteen minutes and the car ran badly. Then it quit. It did it again a few times but only for a minute or so. Please let me know how it resolved. Thanks!

#261 of 300 Re: Electronics [happygalaz] by abessenger

Aug 22, 2011 (8:58 am)

Replying to: happygalaz (Aug 22, 2011 8:26 am)
I fixed my problem by getting the throttle body cleaned. It fixed the problem for over a year, but it has started jumping forward, even with your foot on the brake, so it is time again. At least it was a quick fix though.

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