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Ford Freestyle Transmission Failure

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#204 of 240 Re: I'm Amazed [bdyment] by bobw3

Nov 04, 2011 (6:07 am)

Replying to: bdyment (Oct 14, 2011 4:24 am)
You can look at the Acura MDX transmission problem forum to see that it's not just the Freestyle that has transmission issues. In fact, someone posted there that they're never buy an other Acura and was looking at buying a Ford next time, so it seems like the "grass is always greener" saying holds true!

#205 of 240 Re: ford freestyle 2007 85,000 miles [wburkett] by sandyrn

Nov 06, 2011 (5:19 am)

Replying to: wburkett (May 06, 2011 6:31 am)
Wrench light went on on dashboard, freestyle (2006) 95,000 mi; was told it was a computer_$1000;
3 mos later, driving on highway at 65mph, Freestyle lost all power, self shifted to a low gear; gas would not get to the engine; many dashboard lights were flashing; pulled off road. At rest in park, stepped on gas pedal with no increase in engine speed; shuty car off and restarted (rebooted) and car worked fine for a few miles until it happened again, and again.
 
Ford shop said it was the transmission computer. $1200
 
no sooner than I got the Freestyle back, I stop at stop sign and give gas to go through the intersection, nothing happens, ie no power. Wrench light on dashboard is lit. It then goes normally until the sporadic next time.
 
Ford shop_initially could find nothing wrong. Pushed them telling how dangerous it was. Kept the car for a week. Took transmission apart. Something "leaking". Repair estimate $4,000; new transmission $6,000.
 
Car is in great shape (limited version). Do I buy a new car (not made any more) or fix this one.
 
The 4-wheel drive in the Freestyle was really good in blizzards.
 
Does anyone know what they did with that 4-wheel (all wheel) drive mechanism? Which Ford vehicles has it now?
 
Thanks, Sandy

#206 of 240 Re: ford freestyle 2007 85,000 miles [sandyrn] by plainolmelissa

Nov 13, 2011 (1:42 pm)

Replying to: sandyrn (Nov 06, 2011 5:19 am)
Hi Sandy,
Here's my experience. I have a 2006 Freestyle. In October 2009 at 55,000 miles I had to have the transmission replaced (thank goodness I had the extended warrenty. Then again in August 2011 at 83,000 miles I had to have it replaced again.....again it was under warrenty. It has a 3 year warrenty on the current transmission. If it wasn't for we still owe on the car I'd be getting rid of it. I can't believe I've had to have the transmission replaced TWICE and the car is only 5 years old!!! Anyway, my suggestion.......new car! This one is not worth the headache!

#207 of 240 Ford Freestyle transmission failure by truewv

Nov 27, 2011 (5:44 pm)

I am currently on my second transmission...which is starting to go bad. Only had it 3 years.

#208 of 240 Re: I'm Amazed [anarealtor] by 2ktgem

Dec 09, 2011 (1:00 pm)

Replying to: anarealtor (Oct 13, 2011 7:21 pm)
I had gotten the extended 5 yr mechanical warranty, that ran out at the end of May. Now, of course all my problems occur afte the warranty runs out completely and now have no recourse. I have had the dealership where I bought it also take care of all maintenance. I think that when so many vehicles 5yrs and younger are having the same problem then I think ethicly Ford should do a recall knowing that these problems are not just isolated and random. I really love Ford and I love the Ranger that we have. I even applauded them when they didn't take the bailout. I really love the car and it works great holding my family and everything else that I have to haul around.

#210 of 240 Count me...one more dead transmission by tommyshap

Jul 16, 2012 (9:42 pm)

After 6 months of surging while stopped, my transmission on my 2005 Freestyle died on Saturday. We still owe $8000 on the car. To fix the transmission, $5200 for parts (from Ford) and upwards of $1700 for labor. Yay, Ford!? Filed my complaint with the NHTSA and Ford. Meanwhile, getting trading in car and finding a way to pay off the balance. Yay, Ford!? Things go wrong on cars of all kinds. I get it. But most parts can be repaired and/or replaced for a lot less... Back to Hondas where I'll take a chance of dealing with air compressors at 120,000 miles and for a lot less money.

#211 of 240 Re: NHTSA FREESTYLE TRANSMISSION FAILURE [momf] by tommyshap

Jul 16, 2012 (9:48 pm)

Replying to: momf (Sep 20, 2010 4:55 pm)
I've filed with the NHTSA today. 05 Freestyle, transmission shot...looking at $7000 to replace.

#212 of 240 same thing. by isilin

Oct 26, 2012 (9:31 am)

I guess all of us, who own a Freestyle, are in the same situation. The lucky ones who haven't had the trouble yet are just heading for a "surprise" some day. I had a transmission replaced just this summer in June and now the second is beginning to make loud noises. This is just a money-sucking black hole. I've also submitted an NHTSA complaint today. There are only 117 complaints listed on their website for the 2005 model. Everyone who hasn't filed yet, should do so: https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/ivoq/

#213 of 240 They're paying!!! by momf

Dec 16, 2012 (8:07 am)

Finally---Ford admits they are at fault for the throttle body issue. I got a letter from Ford this week. If the throttle body fails, the repair is covered for the first 150K miles on the car. If you've already had it done, the letter says to take your receipt to your dealer for a refund of the cost of repairs.

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