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really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 25 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 1 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 75,025 miles
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The contact owns a 2006 Ford Freestyle the contact stated that the vehicle would fail to start intermittently and occasionally would abnormally accelerate. The contact was advised by a local mechanic that the failure could be caused by a defective throttle. The vehicle was neither diagnosed for the failure nor repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 96,000 and the current mileage was 100,000.
- Granger , IN, USA
My 2006 Freestyle will intermittently accelerate when stopped or going at low speeds. This happens at redlights, carpool line, or anywhere I am idle. It happens on occasion while in reverse. I have tried some of the fuel injection cleaners and will be taking it to be looked at today after a scare at an intersection where it revved up and stalled. I have seen many post about it being the throttle body but I for one can't afford a problem that seems to be er related. It is a safety concern for me right now as I was almost hit at the intersection. This has been going on/off for a few months and at first it was so slight I did not notice. Of note, my air compressor needs to be replaced and I have read that these problems seem to going hand in hand.
- Covington, GA, USA
The contact owns a 2006 Ford Freestyle. The contact was driving approximately 35 mph when the vehicle abnormally accelerated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the throttle body was repaired at the manufacturers expense. The failure persisted and the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for repairs or diagnosis as the failure persisted sporadically. Over time, the vehicle became inoperable. The manufacturer was contacted and advised that any further repairs would be at the contacts expense. No assistance was offered. The vehicle was not further repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 30,000.
- Clarkesville, GA, USA
Car accelerates on its own. Brakes on or off it accelerates.
- Euless, TX, USA
The contact owns a 2006 Ford Freestyle. While the contact was driving 65 mph with the cruise control activated, the rpms increased to 5,000 and would not move. The contact pulled to the side of the road and turned the vehicle off. The contact then restarted the vehicle. The vehicle had not been repaired. The contact also stated that when the air conditioner was on and the vehicle was coming to a stop, the rpms increased to 2,000 and the vehicle stalled. The failure mileage was approximately 68,000.
- Perrysburg, OH, USA
The contact owns a 2006 Ford Freestyle. When the vehicle stopped the RPM's began to increase and decrease excessively. She also stated the vehicle would intermittently stall while driving forward or in reverse. When the vehicle stalled and was restarted, it would function normally. The failure was not diagnosed and the vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 75,000. The current mileage was 83,000. The VIN was unavailable.
- Antioch, TN, USA
I have a 2006 Ford Freestyle. Over the past 4-6 months I have noticed the car surging and lurching forward after coming to a complete stop with my foot still completely on the brake. I have almost collided with vehicles in front of me as well as pedestrians in the crosswalk! this also happens when the car is in reverse backing out of the driveway and stopping to shift into drive. The car will surge or lurch backwards and if you are not covering the brake while in drive or reverse, the car will accelerate without touching the gas pedal. I took the vehicle to frontier Ford in san jose, ca and the mechanic diagnosed this problem as a bad throttle body. From my research, this is a widespread problem with this make & model vehicle. I believe this problem may very well lead to a serious tragedy if this common problem is not recalled. Please help us owners of these cars remain safe and not kill someone because of this failure! a recall is badly needed !!!
- Santa Clara, CA, USA
The contact owns a 2006 Ford Freestyle. While stopped, the engine exhibited an abnormal increase in rpms. The vehicle then surged forward until heavy pressure was applied to the brake pedal. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the throttle body casing had overheated and caused the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure recurred intermittently. The failure mileage was 72,000 and the current mileage was 80,000. Updated 01/11/2011 updated 03/02/11
- Sedalia , MO, USA
2006 Ford Freestyle engine surges and vehicle lurches forward when brake is depressed while pulling into and backing out of parking spaces.
- Austin, TX, USA
The contact owns a 2006 Ford Freestyle. Whenever the contact drove the vehicle at low speeds of 2-5 mph and applied the brake, the vehicle would suddenly surge forward. The vehicle was taken to a local repair shop where the contact was informed that the throttle body needed to be replaced. The current mileage was approximately 88,000 and the failure mileage was approximately 76,000.
- Al Paso, TX, USA
My Ford Freestyle suddenly accelerates without pressing on the gas. It happens most often when we are stopped and I lift my foot off of the brake, it will suddenly lunge forward. It will also happen at low speeds, such as pulling into or out of a parking spot. It also happens at stop signs, drive thrus and in traffic. It happens during every drive now, sometimes numerous times. I have almost hit other cars and twice have almost run over a pedestrian. The part that is supposed to fix this problem seems to be unavailable. I have three children, the oldest is only 5 and I have very real safety concerns for my family and others around my car.
- Hamilton, NJ, USA
The contact owns a 2006 Ford Freestyle. While driving approximately 40 mph uphill, the contact attempted to accelerate further but the vehicle would not accelerate beyond 40 mph. Once she reached the top of the hill, the vehicle abnormally accelerated until she applied the brakes. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where they were unable to diagnose the failure. The failure continued to recur intermittently. She also stated that the vehicle would intermittently stall without warning when driving at any speed. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where they were again, unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was never repaired for either failure. The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was 57,000 and the current mileage was 59,000.
- Pottsville, PA, USA
My 2006 Ford Freestyle is experiencing a surging/lurching at idle. I've also had loss of power and being forced to drive home in limp mode. The real irritation was when they were told of the long wait for the part and that "they" think it's not a safety issue. I have to disagree when my car will shut down in the middle of the road because I'm applying the break in traffic or a stop light. I am concerned for my family's safety because if this problem gets worse (either in frequency or magnitude) some day my car will drive itself into another car, or a person. And what's worse is that I'm sure that no insurance company would believe that the car just surged on its own and plowed into a parked car?because that would be ridiculous. The dealer didn't want to do anything at first because they PCM had no stored codes and they weren't able to duplicate the problem themselves. Once they finally figured out the problem I got a call from my service advisor who told me that the throttle body was malfunctioning and that it would need to be replaced.
- San Antonio, TX, USA
2006 Ford Freestyle lunges or lurches when in reverse or when moving forward at slow speed. RPM's jump and brakes have to be applied to avoid an accident. Cause seems to be a malfunctioning throttle body sensor. Normally happens after car has been driven for a long time period and during hot summer driving conditions. Problem started occuring after around 50,000 miles and is becoming more frequent. Was informed that Ford had part manufactured by an outside vendor that has since gone out of business and that the part has been redesigned by another vendor that eliminates the false readings that cause a surge in rpms. This is a safety issue that will require a recall to avoid Freestyles with this defective part from losing contol and causing potential accidents.
- Indianapolis, IN, USA
Sudden lurching/surging of my 2006 Ford Freestyle while driving at low speed in a parking lot.
- Perkiomenville, PA, USA
2006 Ford Freestyle surging - when slowing down, vehicle surged forward while pressing the brake. Also had an incident where it surged forward while in reverse. Took the vehicle to my local Ford dealer. They tried to charge me $390 to clean the mass air flow sensor. I have an extended warranty and I questioned why I would be charged the full amount. After much debate, they agreed to cover under my warranty but I had to pay the $100 deductible. They did the cleaning, they did not replace the throttle body as I requested. I am concerned due to the large number of related complaints and the safety related issue as the car is uncontrollable when surging and could cause the driver to hit pedestrians or other cars.
- Simi Valley, CA, USA
Surging from a while brake applied or when letting off brake but before applying gas. Front end noises when turning to right, loud creaking sound. Brakes make a creaking sound also but show now signs of needing to be replaced. All issues started at the same time.
- Lake Jackson, TX, USA
The contact owns a 2006 Ford Freestyle. The contact stated that whenever the vehicle was barely moving it would vibrate and then surge forward and backwards. The warning light illuminated as she drove to a mechanic where they are running a diagnostic test. After performing a diagnostic test they confirmed that the throttle body failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer previously and they could not diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was unknown.
- Bethesda, MD, USA
My Ford Freestyle SE has begun stalling when I put on the brakes to stop. It has also started lurching forward uncontrollably when stopping as well. During this incident, my foot is on the brake. This is a very dangerous situation because the car is not under my control when it is accelerating. Stalling at a stop sign or red light or when applying the brakes is a huge safety concern for a rear-end collision. This is a serious safety issue.
- Moon Township, PA, USA
- Germantown, TN, USA