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Freestyle Problems-Lawsuit Filed in May

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#35 of 72 Re: Lawsuit against Ford filed in May for Freestyle Problems [cparker351] by penguin61

Jul 26, 2012 (8:05 pm)

Replying to: cparker351 (Jun 23, 2012 4:13 pm)
I unknowingly bought 2006 fordford freestyle car with cracked motor mount after showing engine took it into ford where they told me was not covered under warenty. (When purchasing warenty they lied told me everything was covered I said even dvd they said yes) they said would not replace until broke all the way. By the time my engine was noisy from broken motor mount then then said again was not covered. Very expensive repair. Now my car is surging thank god my foot was on break. Happened several times when idling and driving. then wrench light had come on while going up a hill. The car had no power wouldnt go over 40 mph took it to ford they said it was throttle body which of course is not covered under warenty. I only have around thousand miles til warenty is up on transmission"> I am now very concerned. I have also had to replace my brakes. We are a ford family my daughter has a escape my son a mustang my husband a ranger my oldest just bought a brand new truck not a ford due to all the problems with ford...I love my car but not a ford fan now Dlvandykeaol.com

#36 of 72 Re: Lawsuit against Ford filed in May for Freestyle Problems [emmaurer] by penguin61

Jul 26, 2012 (7:31 pm)

Replying to: emmaurer (Jun 10, 2011 4:07 pm)
I have a 2006 ford freestyle and am having problems with my car so I am very interested in getting involved. Have had to replace my motor mount that was cracked when I bought my car. Unknown until I showed the engine. Now the car is surging while driving and at rest. Had air condition on and car was idling surged forward while and also backwards almost hitting a car scary took it into ford and said it was the throttle every expensive fix I have to save for. Thank you ....dlvandykeaol.com

#37 of 72 2006 Ford Freestyle throttle body issues by fordhater2

Aug 04, 2012 (1:02 pm)

We are very disappointed in this car. Bought it brand new for the inside space and features since we have kids. It now has only 68000 miles on it.
 
In the beginning, it had a brakes recall. All okay until shortly after warranty was out it started lunging all by itself when my foot is not on the gas. It always seems to happen at a stop light or when I am backing up and it gives no warning. I definitely don't drive it if I have to pick up kids at school. Took it to dealership and they said it is the throttle body and it will cost over $700 (this was 2 years ago). They are very rude at that dealership. The 3 years we went there we never felt welcome. We felt like they were always giving us the run-a-round. So, we are mechanically inclined and thought we could fix it ourselves but found out you can't because it has to be flashed. We have more cars than drivers right now so we choose to not drive it all the time, especially in the hot months when it seems to lunge more. On summer vacation, 1700 miles from home, it stalled and would barely accelerate. We parked and let the car cool down and thank goodness it got us home. Took it to a different dealership and they said that was also caused by the throttle body. Now it is over $900 to fix and we just can't seem to pay that since we feel it is something Ford should recall and fix. Also, they tell me the top motor mount is broke. At least this guy was honest and said the lunging has probably broken the mount. We were able to order the mount from O'Reilly and fix that ourselves.
 
Since finding this forum, we are filing a complaint with the NHTSA and I encourage everyone else to do this too. They have had an investigation open since May 11, 2011 and I just checked it is still an open case. And I will email the attorney in California and tell him out story. Hopefully the judge rules against Ford and NHTSA decides to recall this issue.
 
BECAUSE OF THIS, WE WILL NEVER BUY ANOTHER FORD AGAIN!!!

#39 of 72 Re: 2006 Ford Freestyle throttle body issues [fordhater2] by penguin61

Aug 10, 2012 (10:03 am)

Replying to: fordhater2 (Aug 04, 2012 1:02 pm)
I feel the same I contacted customer service at main ford office they don't care. What they don't resize is they just lost five ford customers. We all have fords except my oldest son who just bought brand new Toyota. If they don't fix the problem I will never buy a ford it is a sham I love my car. My motor mount was broke before I had issue with throttle body. Was broke on purchase of car but didn't know it til showing off car. Also had breaks redone five months after buying car. After reading I am extremely worried about cut transmission going out. ...............good luck to Debbie

#40 of 72 Re: 2006 Ford Freestyle throttle body issues [fordhater2] by penguin61

Aug 10, 2012 (10:05 am)

Replying to: fordhater2 (Aug 04, 2012 1:02 pm)
I feel the same I contacted customer service at main ford office they don't care. What they don't relize is they just lost five ford customers. We all have fords except my oldest son who just bought brand new Toyota. If they don't fix the problem I will never buy a ford it is a sham I love my car. My motor mount was broke before I had issue with throttle body. Was broke on purchase of car but didn't know it til showing off car. Also had breaks redone five months after buying car. After reading I am extremely worried about cut transmission going out. ...............good luck Debbie

#41 of 72 Re: 2006 Ford Freestyle throttle body issues [penguin61] by josie78

Aug 14, 2012 (3:42 pm)

Replying to: penguin61 (Aug 10, 2012 10:05 am)
I know exactly how you feel. I contacted the Ford Motor Company and the NHTSA at least three times. I was contacted by the lawyer in California where a lawsuit has begun. He wanted all the info possible from anyone in the US who has had a problem. I urge everyone to pester the Ford Motor Company and also e-mail NHTSA. We've always had Fords and this is the first problem we've had. I guess I should just be thankful we didn't injure anyone because of the lunging problem.
Again, keep the e-mails going to the government and also Ford.

#42 of 72 2005 ford freestyle (FREESTYLE ROAD RAGE) by sarah1965

Sep 16, 2012 (5:50 pm)

we bought our freestyle last year and have had a problem with the trottle body. we places a used one on it and seemed to run good again till the a/c went out and we fixed it then it started all over again with jerking forward and over reving. it is very dangerous and i am saving for a new car right now. i almost hit a kid in a parking lot because of the (freestyles road rage). i have to keep my feet firmly on the break or somebody is going to get hurt!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i want help i am scared on day it is going to stick period in full speed. i do not use the cruise for fear of it. i have even thought out plans if it does. there are a lot of things to be scared of but you should not have to fear your car!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! thank you the PAYTONS

#43 of 72 Freestyle Lawsuit for Ohio by how_reb

Sep 20, 2012 (8:22 pm)

I was wondering if there are others here in Ohio having the same issues that everyone else seems to have with their Freestyles so maybe we could start a lawsuit as well. I have a 2005 Freestyle and it surges, shifts hard and idles high. I owe as much on the car as it would cost to replace the transmission so that's really out of the question. We bought this car because of the space and like others have said.... I'm afraid to drive it. We don't have the money to fix it and we can't trade it in either so we're stuck! If enough people complain(call Ford directly) maybe we can get them to fix the cars or reimburse owners.

#44 of 72 Re: Freestyle Lawsuit for Ohio [how_reb] by jnpky

Oct 05, 2012 (10:07 am)

Replying to: how_reb (Sep 20, 2012 8:22 pm)
I live in Ohio and and had to take my 06 Freestyle into the shop because it broke down on the highway yesterday. Had to have it towed to the shop and it is the throttle body.
 
When I called Ford, they didn't want to say much. I am hoping that since there are so many class action suits going on and word of mouth that is degrading the company that it will become a recall issue. This same thing happened with Toyota.
 
If you get it fixed, go to a Ford dealership because if it does become a recall, then you will get reimbursed. Just hang onto your receipt.

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