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#121 of 203 Re: WHO THE HECK changed the name of this forum? [coldcranker] by steve_ HOST Jul 18, 2008 (7:07 am)
Replying to: coldcranker (Jul 18, 2008 5:58 am) Parts is parts but we don't ordinarily lump the different vehicle types together like that; we do have discussions like 4WD & AWD systems explained that aren't model specific.   And we do refer people with a, say, Rodeo question to a Passport one if they don't find answers with the search tools.   We could link this over to Sedans and just call it something like Ford CVT Transmissions.   Meanwhile, if anyone has a question about their CVT, please jump in.
#122 of 203 05 AWD FS by baethke Jul 21, 2008 (3:48 am)
My 05 FS has a noise coming from the tranny that sounds like a bearing on a pulley dragging when it is in P or N. When its under load it stops. And now the cvt tranny seems to surge when accel and trying to pull a hill. And it also sounds like a regular transmission in a low gear when going down a hill. Oh yes and one more thing, it has a really loud whine and some what grinding noise going in reverse. Anyone want to take a stab at it?? Replies to this message: saabturboid (Jul 21, 2008 9:52 am) baethke (Jul 21, 2008 10:53 am)
#123 of 203 Re: 05 AWD FS [baethke] by saabturboid Jul 21, 2008 (9:52 am)
Replying to: baethke (Jul 21, 2008 3:48 am) It doesn't sound like the same exact thing as you are experiencing, but our '05 AWD FS has been making a loud whining noise for about a year now, worse when it is hot out. At first I thought it was the CVT going south, but later discovered the whine is coming from the power steering pump. Our Ford dealer didn't seem too concerned about it and said, "We've heard a lot worse", even though people turn their heads to see what is making the noise when we drive by. Perhaps this is one reason why Ford is in trouble.   - Chad Replies to this message: baethke (Jul 21, 2008 10:53 am)
#124 of 203 Re: 05 AWD FS [saabturboid] by baethke Jul 21, 2008 (10:53 am)
Replying to: saabturboid (Jul 21, 2008 9:52 am) Thanks for the idea but i figured that out right after we bought it. If you fill the power steering up past the max mark it should stop it for you for awhile. thats what i tried on mine just for the hell of it and it worked.
#125 of 203 any advice? by bestwilke Jul 22, 2008 (5:39 pm)
Hi. New to this forum. I have an 05 Freestyle with about 29K miles on it. We use it primarily for trips to TX coast from OH to get out of the cold weather. I purchased an extended warranty when I bought the vehicle. I've thought about getting a new vehicle, possibly a Taurus X, but not sure if I want to keep the CVT or not. Haven't really had any problems with it other than a squeaking noise from brakes being in the salt air I was wondering if I'd get as good gas mileage without the CVT. Doesn't Volvo use the CVT on their wagons? Have they had any problems with it? Any thoughts or comments are welcome. Thanks. Replies to this message: tidester (Jul 22, 2008 6:24 pm) coldcranker (Jul 22, 2008 7:25 pm) baethke (Jul 23, 2008 3:25 am) coldcranker (Jul 24, 2008 10:33 am) baethke (Jul 24, 2008 4:29 pm) and 1 more... coldcranker (Jul 29, 2008 2:55 pm)
#126 of 203 Re: any advice? [bestwilke] by tidester HOST Jul 22, 2008 (6:24 pm)
Replying to: bestwilke (Jul 22, 2008 5:39 pm) You may want to check out the Ford Freestyle Real World MPG discussion.   tidester, host SUVs and Smart Shopper
#127 of 203 Re: any advice? [bestwilke] by coldcranker Jul 22, 2008 (7:25 pm)
Replying to: bestwilke (Jul 22, 2008 5:39 pm) Similar CVTs based on the Freestyle's ZF brand (German) designed CVT are in the BMW MiniCooper and some Audi cars. Volvo does not use it. The Nissan CVT is not a ZF unit. You might be thinking of the Haldex AWD system, shared by Freestyles with Volvos. And the Freestyle chassis is based on the Volvo S80 and XC90 designs. For a summary of the overall reliability of the CVT form over about a thousand owners, Consumer Reports shows the CVT to be of average reliability compared to all transmissions in other cars. Like any transmission, especially automatics of any kind, things can go wrong, but no more frequently in the CVT than in other automatic transmissions.
#128 of 203 Surging of acceleration by ct2ct Jul 22, 2008 (8:55 pm)
I have an 06 Freestyle-had to have the entire engine replaced at cost of 6000 bucks-long story. However, now while sitting idle for a short period of time, maybe 3-5 minutes or more, with A/C on, the engine revs and if i don't have a solid foot on the brake, the car will dangerously lurch forward. Anyone else had this issue? I would get rid of this car, if i wasn't upside down in it. NOthing but problems. Thanks for any help. Replies to this message: carstenb (Jul 23, 2008 7:09 am) bruneau1 (Jul 24, 2008 10:33 am) apoind1 (Jul 27, 2008 12:25 pm) coldcranker (Jul 27, 2008 3:12 pm) tennesseemom (Jul 29, 2008 3:03 pm) coldcranker (Jul 29, 2008 3:25 pm)
#129 of 203 Re: any advice? [bestwilke] by baethke Jul 23, 2008 (3:25 am)
Replying to: bestwilke (Jul 22, 2008 5:39 pm) You should get better gas mileage with a CVT. As long as you are comparing it to use with the same size engine. But ford has had alot of problems with there CVT. But over all you will do better on long trips with it. Replies to this message: coldcranker (Jul 24, 2008 10:33 am) baethke (Jul 24, 2008 4:29 pm) coldcranker (Jul 24, 2008 6:54 pm)
#130 of 203 Re: Surging of acceleration [ct2ct] by carstenb Jul 23, 2008 (7:09 am)
Replying to: ct2ct (Jul 22, 2008 8:55 pm) the a/c needs some extra power from the generator hence it revs up. you are aware of the P position of the shift lever   Carsten Replies to this message: bruneau1 (Jul 24, 2008 10:33 am)

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