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#291 of 300 Re: 2007 Ford Freestyle Transmission [mikefedor49] by delicole

Mar 17, 2012 (8:07 am)

Replying to: mikefedor49 (Jan 12, 2012 5:28 pm)
I have a 2005 Ford Freestyle and had the tranny replaced and cost upwards 3500, 2 years ago and still having problems in that they have to order a whole tranny no parts available. Then the motor mount broke and someone is saying there's a problem again. Like the car jumps when starting to drive. Its just one thing after another.

#292 of 300 Re: 2007 Ford Freestyle Transmission [mikefedor49] by katycat

Mar 27, 2012 (4:09 pm)

Replying to: mikefedor49 (Jan 12, 2012 5:28 pm)
Word of advise get rid of it......Bought car with 62k trans went out at 68k under extended warranty, which consisted of a used trans because they were in such demand due to input bearing issue. Car has 132000 (just off extended warranty) now have replaced 3 wheel bearings, tie rod ends, cat converter and the trans is out again will cost up ward of $5000.00 to repair and owe more than car is worth. Ford and the extended warranty carrier wanted nothing to do with this. Car has been sitting for the last year and can't afford the payments may have to let it go back and destroy my credit.......THANKS FORD.......JOB NUMBER......NONE!!!!

#294 of 300 Re: 2007 Ford Freestyle Transmission [katycat] by freestyler2

Aug 06, 2012 (5:12 pm)

Replying to: katycat (Mar 27, 2012 4:09 pm)
This just started happening to my 2007 Ford Freestyle. The car is lunging when I put it into drive and/or reverse, and today I had doubts that I would even be able to drive it down the road. The dealership is being cagey. Calling Ford was no help at all, although the person I talked to was pleasant enough. I take some solace in the fact that NHTSA PE11018 is still open, but I certainly don't have an extra $7,000 to sink into a transmission that may or may not fix the problem.

#295 of 300 2006 Ford Freestyle tranny & shifter prob, surges by carlag219

Aug 13, 2012 (2:57 pm)

I have been reading about the problems other consumers are having with the transmission problem. My question is twofold: Did the transmission make a noise before it went out? and How long was it before total failure? My Freestyle has both the problems reported on TSB 07-1-8 Transmission Shifter Binding and TSB 06-11-4 CVT Noise Diagnosis. I also have the surging in both Drive and Reverse. The Ford place locally said there was nothing they could do as far as helping with repairs. I think it is sad that Ford knows this transmission has problems and will not repair them at no cost. I took the advice of another poster and filed at the NHTSA and on the surging lawsuit.

#296 of 300 Re: 2007 Ford Freestyle Transmission [freestyle6] by brupirl

Aug 18, 2012 (1:19 pm)

Replying to: freestyle6 (Jan 12, 2012 7:52 pm)
We have a 2007 Ford Freestyle and recently had transmission problems. It seems to accelerate, and/or stay in the wrong gear. It has a feeling of "drag" or power drain especially when the air conditioner is on. We have pre-paid maintenance, but they don't care and keep ignoring our pleas. If there is to be a class action or any recall, please keep us informed.

#297 of 300 Re: 2007 Ford Freestyle Transmission [freestyler2] by 2007fsowner

Aug 30, 2012 (7:34 am)

Replying to: freestyler2 (Aug 06, 2012 5:12 pm)
My 2007 Freestyle was having the same problem, and was found to have an easy and inexpensive fix. The throttle body had a carbon buildup. The technician just had to clean it - less than $100. Mine was repaired at Davis Ford in Fulton, MS. Hope this helps!

#298 of 300 same problem by freedave2

Aug 30, 2012 (5:17 pm)

#299 of 300 Re: 2007 Ford Freestyle Transmission [freestyler2] by angjackson29

Nov 14, 2012 (6:19 am)

Replying to: freestyler2 (Aug 06, 2012 5:12 pm)
My FreeStyle (2007) was doing same thing I have spoke with at least 10 other owners with same problem. It was the throddle body, Ford would not back their part 750 dollar repair on a car with less than 60k. Ford said this was not part of drive tran. We were told not to drive it for safety reasons. Ford claims to be making the best make us cars but won't back them.

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