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Re: 07 SEL engine shuts down [01taurussel]
by hack4
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Jun 16, 2009 (3:57 pm)
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Replying to: 01taurussel (Jun 15, 2009 10:06 am)
Just have to hope she gets back ok. Then i take it in
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Re: 07 SEL engine shuts down [hack4]
by hack4
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Jul 06, 2009 (5:32 pm)
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Replying to: hack4 (Jun 16, 2009 3:57 pm)
I found the problem, the seconary battery cable on the + side was loose and corroded. started car moved wire, engine shut down same way as it was doing before. clean and all is well. Hope this might help someone else. 
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Re: 07 SEL engine shuts down [hack4]
by tidester HOST
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Jul 06, 2009 (6:12 pm)
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Replying to: hack4 (Jul 06, 2009 5:32 pm)
Thanks for the update. Glad you got it fixed!
tidester, host
SUVs and Smart Shopper
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EGR??
by godsmyt
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Aug 12, 2009 (5:51 pm)
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I have a 2007 freestyle. It has recently been surging when I start the car. Someone mentioned that they were having alot of problems with the EGR and some dealerships are saying it could take 6 months to get the replacement part. Has anyone else heard of this or is there a technical service bulletin out for the problem??
Thanks
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Re: EGR?? [godsmyt]
by jeanie4
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Aug 22, 2009 (6:49 am)
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Replying to: godsmyt (Aug 12, 2009 5:51 pm)
I'm not sure what EGR stands for,but my '06 Freestyle has been back at the dealer for the past 2 weeks waiting on a part that's on backorder for the surging problem. The dealer can offer a loaner but the best they could do was a small Ford pick up. I've been driving a sportscar (spare car) to work everyday--45 mi. commute one-way-and have been managing on that. "Conveniently" the Enterprise rental store is inside the Ford dealership. Ford is telling me the only vehicle they will loan out is a Ford. Today I had planned on picking up my 80 yr. mom and taking her into Houston. There's no way she can manage in a sportscar or a truck! Needless to say I'm throughly POed!! After this Ford experience, there will be no more family! Ford needs to get its act together!
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Re: EGR?? [jeanie4]
by tim156
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Aug 22, 2009 (3:21 pm)
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Replying to: jeanie4 (Jan 14, 2008 9:46 am)
I don't have my Freestyle any more but occasionally check the board to see what's up. Myself, like many other Freestyle owners had nothing bus praise for the car and Ford. I sold mine because I really liked the new 2010 Fusion. Now to your gripe.
A simple Google search would have answered your first question. All new vehicles have EGR or exhaust gas recirculation valves, the potential for failure is equal for all makes and models. Maybe the reason the part is on back order is, like many auto parts manufacturers, the company that makes them may have gone out of business, be in financial trouble or restructuring and Ford had to find a new supplier.
The smallest Ford truck is the Ranger. I owned a Ranger a few years back and yes it sits fairly high off the ground but there's plenty of room for two and my 85 year old mother had no problem with a little assistance.
So what if Enterprise is inside the Ford dealer. Many companies have partnerships with others to provide convenient service.
You have a right to be "POed" if the dealership isn't being honest with you. I'd go somewhere else if that's the case.
Ford is not going to go out of business if you choose to by another brand. Ford has the best American cars on the road today.
Ford HAS gotten their act together. Do some research on the current line up, future cars and Ford's business plan so before you abandon Ford it's for the right reasons.
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Re: EGR?? [godsmyt]
by awiseman
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Sep 01, 2009 (10:14 am)
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Replying to: godsmyt (Aug 12, 2009 5:51 pm)
My 2007 Freestyle has been at the ford dealership for 4 weeks. I bought it in May & that is when it started the surge issue. It is a throttle body. I actually bought it through carmax. They are keeping me in a loaner while we are waiting for the part to come in.
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Re: 2006 Freestyle lots of problems [coldcranker]
by jrmust
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Sep 04, 2009 (4:32 pm)
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Replying to: coldcranker (Sep 18, 2008 1:57 pm)
back on the airwaves again.... The same stalling issues continued to plague the Freestyle in December and once the weather warmed in 2009. Took back to the dealership in July and got it back Sept 4. The mechanic at the dealership has 2 years invested in this and we think it's been solved. During early 2009, we disabled the evap system and I drove the car for 3 months with no problems. So, from there, they tore it down and starting investigating the issue. An evap hose with a sensor that leads to a canister for gas vapors to escape was full of gasoline. That was replaced. I drove less than 70 miles and problem was still occuring, so it went back. Working with the Ford techs, they determined there was something wrong in the gas tank that would malfunction and send a signal to the evap system, flood it with gas and it would shut down. The mechanic was able to duplicate this issue in shop, which they had not been able to do before. A gas tank assembly and new hoses were put in. We hope this is it!!!!!
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Re: 2006 Freestyle lots of problems [coldcranker]
by jrmust
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Sep 09, 2009 (3:58 am)
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Replying to: coldcranker (Sep 18, 2008 1:57 pm)
Took the Freestyle to Washington DC on 9/5 after picking it up on 9/4 and it's not as if DC traffic on a holiday weekend isn't stressful enough, but the car started cutting off again downtown DC while viewing the National Monument. Didn't let it keep us, 4 adults, 5 kids and 2 vehicles from enjoying the National Zoo for the day. The ride home was very stressful, kept acting up until the outside temp dropped to about 75 degrees. Last 100 miles home were a breeze. Just have no idea what to try next. We thought the chaning of the gas tank and evap sensor would have fixed issue. Guess not. Any help would be appreciated as the saga continues now for 2 1/2 years.
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Re: EGR?? [awiseman]
by dimattei5
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Sep 16, 2009 (2:02 pm)
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Replying to: awiseman (Sep 01, 2009 10:14 am)
I amhaving the same problem and i was told today that the part is not even going to start production until oct 31st 2009. Which means the part will not be unavail for install till next year..This is a major problem
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