2006 Ford Freestyle started trying to drive forward on its own. Brakes were applied, but you could still feel it pulling and the vehicle started rocking back and forth for a few seconds. We have owned the vehicle for almost 3 months and this was the first time. It was a hot day and the ac was on as reported by other owners of this same vehicle. Since seeing the report this morning I have decided not to run the ac for the time being while the investigation continues. There needs to be a recall because sudden lunging could be very dangerous. I thought maybe it was an isolated incident when my wife told me what had happened, but it appears it is common.

- Pleasant Grove, UT, USA

On or about Saturday, April 30, 2011 I was driving my 2006 Ford Freestyle. I had been driving at speeds of about 40 mph for about a half hour and was entering onto the highway. I was coming around the onramp curve and was not pressing on the gas. I felt the car accelerate which at first I attributed to a slight downhill pitch in the highway. I did hear a 'revving' sound typical of when I would be accelerating to enter the highway, but since I was not pressing on the gas I assumed that it was the sound of the car next to me. As the road began to rise in pitch, I prepared to step on the gas ' but when I went to step on the pedal, it was not within the normal reach of my foot. At that moment, I realized that the car was continuing to accelerate even uphill and that the revving sound was indeed coming from my own car, even though I was not pressing on the gas at all. I scooted forward on the seat a bit to try to reach the gas pedal and realized the gas pedal was somehow pulled completely down to the floor. I tried not to panic and was considering whether I should shift into neutral. But then I realized that my first course of action should be to try the brake. As soon as I did, the revving stopped and the accelerator returned to its normal position. I told my husband, who was in the back seat, what just happened and he suggested I check the floor mat. I pulled over into the breakdown lane. I could see that the floor mat was twisted (rather than going straight, it was turned to the right by about 20 degrees), so when I pulled it to straighten it I did get a tiny bit of resistance initially, as though maybe the floor mat had been caught in the pedal. However, the resistance was small. While it did seem possible that the mat could have been holding the pedal in place if I had been pressing on the pedal, I could not understand how it could "pull" the pedal down to the floor out of my reach. My mechanic could see no problems. Is this related to the lunging?

- Haverhill, MA, USA

The contact owns a 2006 Ford Freestyle. The contact stated that the vehicle would sporadically accelerate when driving at low speeds. The contact had to forcefully depress the brake pedal and shift into neutral to avoid a crash. The failure was most prominent when the air conditioner was activated and there were warmer weather temperatures. The vehicle was not inspected or repaired and the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The current mileage was approximately 144,000 and the failure mileage was approximately 125,000.

- Bloomsburg, PA, USA

The contact owns a 2006 Ford Freestyle. The contact stated that while idling, the vehicle would rapidly accelerate without intention. When pressure was firmly applied to the brake pedal, the vehicle would come to a stop. The vehicle was taken to an independent auto shop and authorized dealer where both were unable to determine the cause of failure. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was made aware of the unintended acceleration failure. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.

- Piedmont , SC, USA

Vehicle has, on numerous occasions, lunged forward while idling. The rpms all the sudden rev up and the car lurches forward or back depending on the gear. I have noticed this mostly while parking or backing out of a parking place. Braking hard stops the car, but you can still hear the engine revving.

- Spring Lake, NC, USA

When placed in reverse or drive vehicle suddenly and unexpectedly accelerated. This happens even when driver's foot is on the brake petal and usually when A/C is on. Typically happens when the car is first started and placed into gear but will happen even if car has been running a while, stopped, and changed into a different gear.

- Houston, TX, USA

The contact owns a 2006 Ford Freestyle. The contact stated that while in the idle position, the vehicle suddenly lunged forward. She forcefully applied the brake pedal to stop the vehicle. The failure occurred approximately five to six times. The vehicle was taken to a repair shop where it was being inspected. The vehicle had not been repaired. The contact called the manufacturer who filed a complaint about the failure. The VIN was unavailable. The current mileage was approximately 81,000. The failure mileage was approximately 75,000.

- Bussey, IA, USA

The contact owns a 2006 Ford Freestyle. The contact stated that the vehicle lunged forward and would suddenly accelerate. On one occasion, it lunged so forcefully that it went over a curb. The air conditioner compressor also failed. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the throttle body sensor was replaced. The manufacturer had not been notified. The VIN was unavailable. The current mileage was approximately 120,000. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

- Stillwater, OK, USA

The contact owns a 2006 Ford Freestyle. The contact stated the vehicle would momentarily surge forward while driving approximately 5 mph. The failure recurred intermittently while driving and applying the brakes at low speeds. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where they were unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 25,000 and the current mileage was 76,041.

- Colorado Springs, CO, USA

I purchased 2006 Ford Freestyle in April 2007 with 16823 miles. On August 9, 2007 I took the car back to dealership with an acceleration problem when put in drive or reverse. Dealership performed eec test no codes detected. July 23, 2008 took the car to an auto repair they found codes P21068 and P061B looked up the codes and gave me information from Ford on recall for these codes the auto repair suggested I go back to dealership with the recall info. July 28, 2008 took car back to dealership with same issue of lunging diagnostic check showed code P061B and P2106. They replaced valve after keeping my car for 3 weeks I had to pay for part of the cost. April 21, 2009 II took car back with ac problem paid $611 for ac condenser later found out there was a recall on ac that the dealership did not tell me. June 22, 2010 took the car back to dealership with the same issue was told it was the trottle body and I would have to pay for the repair. I called Ford complaint dept and was told there was no fix for my problem. I continue top have problems with the car lunging updated 06/24/11 updated IVOQ. 06/30/11

- Laurel, MS, USA

The contact owns a 2006 Ford Freestyle. While attempting to drive in reverse the contact stated the vehicle lunged backwards. The contact also stated the vehicle stalled approximately ten times at low speeds. The failure occurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technicians stated the throttle control and fuel module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. There was an open investigation under NHTSA action number PE11018 (vehicle speed control) that may be related to the failure the contact experienced.the approximate failure mileage was 82,247. Updated 07/20/11 updated 2/29/12

- Los Lunes, NM, USA

This is the same as PE11018, but is for the 2006 model year. My Freestyle lunges, especially in reverse at slow speeds. Pressing firmly on the brake brings it to a stop like normal.

- Rapid City, SD, USA

The contact owns a 2006 Ford Freestyle. The contact stated while the vehicle was idle it lunged forward. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance since the warranty had expired. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 10,000 and current mileage was 100,000. Updated 06/17/11 updated 06/21/11

- Jackson , MS, USA

The contact owns a 2006 Ford Freestyle. The contact stated while driving in reverse, the vehicle suddenly accelerated; it also lunged forward at times. She forcefully applied the brakes to avoid a crash. The contact believed that the failure only occurred when it was hot outside. The vehicle was taken to a repair shop but the mechanic could not find the root of the problem. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The current mileage was 126,550. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.

- New Bremen, OH, USA

The contact owns a 2006 Ford Freestyle. The contact stated that when accelerating, the vehicle would hesitate abnormally. Also, when attempting to accelerate, the vehicle would decelerate independently to a complete stop without stalling. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the throttle body would need to be replaced. The manufacturer was not contacted and the vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 63,000. Update 05/24/11

- Millbrae, CA, USA

I have an 06 Freestyle that surges forward or backward without pressing the accelerator. This has happened numerous times especially when running the A/C. I have to make sure and stay away from other cars at a red light for instance or the car would lunge in the them. I was told it was the throttle body. Haven't been able to replace.

- Fort Worth, TX, USA

2006 Ford Freestyle with approx. 66,500 miles on it, has problems with throttle body as diagnosed by Ford coastal in mobile, al. Before diagnosis, my Freestyle would suddenly lounge or accelerate, uncommanded, while backing up (reverse), out of parking area. Engine light and maintenance "wrench light" soon follow after these series of events. Ford coastal suggests replacing throttle body. This part is not covered by my powertrain warranty. The cost is $920 to be shouldered by the car owner.

- Mobile, AL, USA

Vehicle would accelerate, without depression of gas pedal. Lunge forward at stop lights while brake pedal was depressed. While driving, at approx. 50mph, wrench light came on and vehicle stalled. Pulled to side of road, started the car again and it worked fine...for awhile. Called dealership, and they said it could be computer system, but not sure. Will be having dealership look at vehicle to determine cause. This has been going on for over a month...just a slight increase in the beginning, but now is uncontrollable.

- Worthington , IN, USA

The contact owns a 2006 Ford Freestyle. The contact stated that when the brake pedal was depressed, the check engine warning light would illuminate and then the vehicle would abnormally accelerate up to two feet. The vehicle was taken to the dealer twice but they were unable to duplicate the failure. The manufacturer informed the contact that there were no related recalls on the vehicle and that if they could not diagnose the vehicle, there would be no repairs. The vehicle was not repaired. The current mileage was 48,000 and the failure mileage was 40,000.

- Deltona, FL, USA

The contact owns a 2006 Ford Freestyle. The contact stated that while trying to decelerate or just while idling, the vehicle would surge forward without warning. The engine warning light would illuminate on the instrumental panel after the failure. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer who they advised the contact that the throttle body had failed. The vehicle was repaired but six months later the failure occurred again. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000. The VIN was unavailable.

- Rayford, NC, USA