Transmission surges or lunges forward dangerously at low speeds, and often when stopped at a light or a crosswalk. This has been happening for about 7 or 8 months. Twice the surging or lunging has resulted in a near accident, once while stopped for a pedestrian in a crosswalk, and a 2nd when stopped behind another vehicle, nearly resulting in an impact with the front vehicle.

- Hilo, HI, USA

The contact owns a 2006 Ford Freestyle. While driving 60 mph, the wrench warning icon illuminated and the vehicle's speed decreased with the accelerator pedal depressed. The contact pulled the vehicle over, turned off and restarted the ignition, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was towed to an independent shop (lona brothers car sales in Kansas City, mo, 64108) where it was diagnosed that the transmission failed and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.

- Kansas City, MO, USA

The contact owns a 2006 Ford Freestyle. Upon starting the vehicle, it jerked independently forward and backward, depending on the gear the vehicle was in at the time. The failure occurred even while the brake pedal was depressed. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 55,000.

- Westerville, OH, USA

While driving the wrench light will randomly come on and the rpms go crazy and the car struggles to shift gears. After restarting the car, it will drive fine for a while - sometimes weeks - before it happens again. After it happens a few times, the engine light will turn on but will go back off after driving a little or restarting it a few times. Now, a few days ago it started jumping and struggling to move from a complete stop, no wrench light this time. Turning the car off & letting it sit for a couple minutes helped & I got to work. Then on my way home, I made it 5 of the 7 miles before it started acting up again. This time sluggish acceleration from a complete stop. After sitting for a couple days, the car drove smoothly for 3 miles, stopped at a light and car jerked again then limped forward. Pulled over & restarted the car and it drove smoothly for a little then very sluggish acceleration again. Once it got moving, it was good, until the next complete stop. I managed to get a block from home and park the car and I'm waiting to take it to the repair shop 2 blocks away. Hopefully after letting the car sit for a day it will make it there with no problem...

- Phladelphia, PA, USA

Transmission noise

- Yonkers, NY, USA

Vechicle surges or rave forward with pressing gas pedal on shifting forward or reverse, loses drive power, wrench light on!

- Brownsville, TX, USA

The contact owns a 2006 Ford Freestyle. While the vehicle was being operated, the rpms revved up and down although the speed remained the same. During the failure, the wrench indicator illuminated. In addition, after the engine was restarted, the vehicle failed to accelerate over 25 mph. The contact mentioned that the failure recurred intermittently. The cause of the failures was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 190,000. The VIN was not available.

- Croswell, MI, USA

The contact owns a 2006 Ford Freestyle. While the gear shifter stick was placed in reverse, the rpms rapidly increased with a loud noise. The vehicle independently lunged backwards without the accelerator pedal being depressed. The contact immediately depressed the brake pedal to stop the vehicle. As a result, the vehicle stalled and the check engine and wrench warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was able to restart. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed, but the cause of the failure was not found. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was 44,000.

- Weldon, CA, USA

This makes the second time I have complained about this problem. It seems that Ford has no plans to rectify the "throttle body" issue although there are many that have voiced the same concern with their vehicles. This issue is a severe safety risk. I have had several incidences, all involving surging, followed by a sudden loss of power. There have also been instances of sudden loss of power upon acceleration after idling at a stop sign or red light. This happens randomly and there is no warning beforehand. Once, I was passing a truck and pulled into the passing lane and the Freestyle completely lost power. I was "hanging" in the passing lane with no power and no way to avert a collision had there been oncoming traffic or traffic behind me. Thank goodness, I had time to brake and force the Freestyle onto the shoulder. This also happenes at stop signs and red lights when I accelerate. Very dangerous.

- Allen, OK, USA

Transmisson whine, , Ford claims it must be replaced at my cost 5 to 6 grand.

- Sheffield Village, OH, USA

While driving, vehicle goes into limp mode without warning. Happens in both city and highway driving. Wrench indicator and check engine indicators light on dash. Vehicle slows and can barely accelerate causing near-accident. Resetting code P0701 allows normal operation till cycle repeats in short and random time of driving. Engine shut down/restart clears wrench light till cycle repeats. Took car to 2 Ford dealers and independent transmission specialist. All advised that the cvt transmission cannot be rebuilt or repaired and that replacement transmissions are generally not available. All advised not repairing the car because even if a new transmission were available, cost is $4500-$5500 for the unit plus over $1000 labor to remove/replace transmission. Research shows this is a common complaint about this car and it's similar models (Ford 500) of all years (2005-2007).

- Audubon, PA, USA

The contact owns a 2006 Ford Freestyle. While driving 60 mph, or over 30 minutes of driving, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was not able to exceed 30 mph. The contact replaced the transmission twice, but the failure recurred several times. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 100,000.

- Middleburg, FL, USA

Transmission was replaced at 36000 miles, car now has 99750 miles an transmission is broken again. Car is out of warranty new transmission is $6000

- Philadelphia, PA, USA

The contact owns a 2006 Ford Freestyle. While driving at any speed, there was a loud noise coming from the transmission. The faster the vehicle accelerated, the louder the noise sounded. In addition, when the gear shifter was in all gears except reverse, the noise became louder. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the cvt transmission failed and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 124,000. Updated 06/15/16 the consumer has since sold the vehicle. Updated 06/29/16.

- Aurora, IL, USA

The contact owns a 2006 Ford Freestyle. While idling, the vehicle experienced a complete loss of power. The check engine and maintenance warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was able to be operated after a few minutes, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the transmission failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 105,000.

- Erwin, TN, USA

Throttle body in car check engine and wrench lights come on, the vehicle will not move even when put in gear I have to let car warm up for at least 45 min then cut car off N on a couple times the RPM not moving speedometer not moving

- Dekalb, IL, USA

The contact owns a 2006 Ford Freestyle. While accelerating from a complete stop, the transmission exhibited a delay. As a result, the vehicle lunged forward. The failure occurred whenever the vehicle was in operation. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the transmission would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.

- Talbott, TN, USA

The contact owns a 2006 Ford Freestyle. While driving below 20 mph, the vehicle suddenly failed to accelerate. On occasion, the vehicle would stall or not move at all when depressing the accelerator pedal. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable to diagnose the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 128,700.

- Chesterton, IN, USA

Takata inflators surging, transmission bad

- Murfreesboro, TN, USA

The contact owns a 2006 Ford Freestyle. While driving approximately 60 mph, the vehicle jerked and slowed down independently. In addition, the check engine warning light illuminated. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

- Ellenwood, GA, USA