The contact owns a 2007 Ford Freestyle. The contact stated that the vehicle would jerk when shifted into park and surge forward when shifted into drive. The failures occurred on an intermittent basis. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 50,000 and the current mileage was 53,000.

- Catonsville, MD, USA

The contact owns a 2007 Ford Freestyle. The contact stated that the vehicle would lunge forward when shifted into drive or reverse, forcing her to apply heavy pressure to the accelerator pedal. The tacometer would display a reading of 2,500 rpms during the failure. Neither the dealer, nor the manufacturer were made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 58,226 and the current mileage was 69,900.

- Pitman, NJ, USA

The contact owns a 2007 Ford Freestyle. The contact stated that whenever the air conditioner was turned on, the engine would begin to rev and accelerate. The failure would also occur when the vehicle sat idle for any period of time. The vehicle was taken to an independent dealer, who advised the contact to take the vehicle to an authorized dealer. The vehicle was not yet taken to an authorized dealer. The failure mileage was 100,000 and the current mileage was 125,000. Updated 11/23/11 the consumer stated when the A/C was in use, the vehicle would accelerate on its own. Updated 11/30/11

- Oklahoma City, OK, USA

The contact owns a 2007 Ford Freestyle. The contact was driving 25 mph with the air conditioner active when the vehicle lunged forward abnormally. The contact stated that the failure would recur when the air conditioner was activated and the vehicle would lunge either forward or in reverse without warning. The contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic where the throttle body was replaced but the failure persisted. The throttle was replaced a second time in an attempt to correct the failure. The contact stated she did not feel safe operating the vehicle. The failure mileage was 49,900. The consumer stated the vehicle is currently at the dealership updated 08/24/11 updated 08/24/11

- Stuart, FL, USA

Starting at about 70,000 miles 2007 Ford Freestyle begin having intermittent problems with surging when accelerating in forward or reverse. Almost felt uncontrollable at times. It could be extremely dangerous, especially when backing out of a parking space and someone walks behind and you are having trouble controlling the surge! new throttle body purchased and induction system cleaned/new air filter-all told about $900 plus tax.

- Brentwood, TN, USA

Several times my vehicle surges forward when moving at slow speeds or braking. This has happened while driving forward and reverse. More noticeable when the A/C is on. Even when my foot is on the brake. I can hear the engine revving when this is happening - even though my foot is on the brake.it also loses power on the freeway and becomes very sluggish in acceleration.the vehicle would lose power unexpectedly when driving 10 mph and up. Also I had a minor accident, the vehicle accelerated by itself and I hit a wall in my garage. Also, it would not go forward and when put in reverse it would accelerate--this happened in the middle of traffic during rush hour. We finally took it to the dealer to have it looked at, they told us it was the throttle body and our master tech guarantee did not cover the expense. All they did was clean the throttle up (is expected to have more problems later) because the cost was over $700 and we cannot afford it at the time. So, after we took it out of the shop the car is now only accelerating to no more than 4000

- Gainesville, TX, USA

The contact owns a 2007 Ford Freestyle. The contact stated that when reversing or placing the vehicle in drive, the vehicle would surge forward. The vehicle would also stall at any time. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The vehiclewas not repaired. The failure mileage was 78,000 and the current mileage was 79,950. The VIN was unavailable.

- Stillwater, OK, USA

My 2007 Ford Freestyle would not accelerate when driving, pushed gas pedal all the way down to achieve 20-30 mph when going from stopped position under traffic light. Also, when putting the car in reverse and accelerating slowly, the car would jerk. When releasing foot from gas pedal, car jerked also instead of slowly decelerating. I had this repaired at a Ford dealership and was charged for repair of throttle body and related items. Final charge was $ $1,041.93.

- Macomb, MI, USA

On a hot summer day in the Chicago, il Suburban area (7/21/2011, outside air temperature of 100 degrees F), I was completely stopped at a red traffic light. I was the first car in the lane of traffic awaiting the light to transition to green in order to proceed safely through the intersection. Suddenly and while my foot was completely depressing the brake pedal of the automatic transmission 2007 Ford Freestyle (with approximately 44,000 miles), the vehicle jumped forward (I.e., lunged) approximately 10-feet. While there was no other vehicle in front of my Freestyle, no collision was experienced. However, the lunge was significant enough that had another party's vehicle been in front of my Freestyle, I am very confident that a collision would have been experienced. The vehicle dashboard "wrench" symbol then illuminated. I was able to drive the vehicle to the Ford authorized service and sales dealer. The vehicle was slow to respond to acceleration in-route to the repair center. In other words, the vehicle "limped" to the service center. The Ford service representatives reported their diagnostic code readings were indicative of the need for a new throttle body assembly. Once replaced on 7/22/2011, the vehicle is performing as expected in a normal fashion. I have the defective part in my possession, and I am working to provide the unit to a NHTSA representative.

- Naperville, IL, USA

Thankfully to date there have not been any crashes or injuries to discuss. However, we have a 2007 Ford Freestyle. It is a great and safe car to carry our family. It has been great on long road trips. About 1 or so years ago, we noticed these small 'surges' that the car would do when slowing into a parking spot, pulling into the driveway, or parked at a traffic light. Like any good american, we ignored it, thinking it was nothing. We keep the car well maintained, and just 'chalked' it up to chance. Over the past 4 months or so it has gotten much worse. Just two days ago I was driving the car and pulling slowly into a parking spot. There was a cement median in front of me. I wasn't talking the phone, texting, listening to loud music, in fact I was going to a yoga class. I had my foot over the brake, as I was pulling in slowly, and the car surged. I had to really press my foot really hard into the brake. This same thing happened to me when I was as I approached a stop light. I was slowing down, going less than 5 mph and had my foot over the brake. All of a sudden the car surges and I find myself slamming on the break pedal. It is 'unnerving' to say the least. My husband spoke with my father in law, and he sent us a link. As it turns out, this has been an issue. The symptoms that are described online are exactly what is happening to us. I called my local fordland dealer in lakewood, Colorado, and he said he never heard of this. I have also called Ford customer service and they have 'escalated' the case. I hope this is helpful. Thank you!

- 80403, CO, USA

The contact owns a 2007 Ford Freestyle. The contact stated while driving with the air conditioner on, the vehicle was shifting gears and the rpms increased excessively. The brakes were depressed and the vehicle lunged forward. The failure increased due to the hot weather while the air conditioner was on. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who performed a diagnostic test but was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 46,200. Updated 09/28/11 updated 3/22/12

- Philadelphia, PA, USA

My 2007 Ford Freestyle lurches at idle. It also cuts off when the air conditioning is running and I turn the wheel sharply.

- Tega Cay, SC, USA

I own a 2007 Ford Freestyle. After the second year of owning this vehicle I had problems with the accelerator. It would accelerate when slowing down to a stop sign/light/or parking and also when I would go in reverse. At times it would shut down completely. I went in for service at Ford and they couldn't figure it out the problem since it didn't occur all the time. Lately the problem got worse I went in for service and they finally figured out it was the throttle. I have an extended warranty which covered the $800 + bill although I believe this should have been a recall. I was very fortunately I didn't get into an accident over this problem.

- Bonita Springs, FL, USA

The contact owns 2007 Ford Freestyle. The contact stated that the vehicle would accelerate in reverse when first started and the contact shifted into either drive or reverse. When depressing the brakes to stop the unintended acceleration, the vehicle would stall without warning. The vehicle was not inspected. The failure and current mileage was unknown. Updated 09/28/2011

- Goose Creek, SC, USA

Started my 2007 Ford Freestyle in a parking lot put it in reverse and all of a sudden it lunged backwards almost hitting a pedestrian. It has been doing this for about 6 months now but this is the first time someone was almost hit. It usually does it when shifting into forward or reverse from neutral took it into dealership it first started and they did some sort of software update ( they claim) but it has never fixed the problem. Information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

- Kent, WA, USA

2007 Ford Freestyle when vehicle is idling it has a tendency to lurch. This occurs when the air conditioning is on, or when both A/C is on and turning the wheel. This issue is not consistent and is unpredictable when it will occur.

- West Jordan, UT, USA

I have a 2007 Ford Freestyle. When the air conditioning is on the car will jump forward. The wrench light will come on and I have to turn the car off and back on to get rid of the light. Yesterday it did the same thing and now the engine light is staying on and will not go off. So far I have kept from hitting anything by reacting quickly and slamming on my brakes or turning the air off or sitting with my foot on the brake but one of these days I may hit a car or a person. Very dangerous situation.

- Jeffersonville, IN, USA

My 2007 Ford Freestyle will lunge in forward and reverse. It stalled last night when it was in reverse and this happened. It is happening more often. This is very frightening and could easily cause an accident.

- Fleming, OH, USA

I purchased a 2007 Ford Freestyle on May 05 2011 and started having problems within the second month of having the car but I also heard a loud noise when you turn the wheel sharply to the right, and I told the finance person and he said ok we'll take care of that and they never did. Then now we are in the third month of having this vehicle, and now it cuts off right in the middle of me backing up and the ac on and I would have to turn the car off and restart again. Then the car acts as though its revving up and you could be at a stop light and it will rev up and you would have to really place your foot hard on the brake to keep it from hitting another car in front of you. Took the car several times to the dealership and they said the first time they did not know. They did a diagnostic check up and said they could not find anything. The last time they tell me its the throttle body and then the gentleman proceeded to tell me that's been a big problem with these cars since they have came out. So this company knows they are selling lemons to people and they don't even care.

- Concord, NC, USA

When my Ford Freestyle idles (it seems mostly in hot weather) for more than even 2 minutes when I put it in gear forward and reverse the car lunges even if my foot is on the brake. It does this every time the weather is hot or if my car idles for any period of time. I have just began researching what the problem could be and see many people have the same issue. I have not yet replaced any parts. Most of what I read stated transmission trouble or throttle body problems is the cause.

- Smithville, MO, USA