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Vehicle Speed Control complaints
587 reportsClear category filter123,000 miles · Jul 21, 2014
Vehicle Speed Control
LUNGES FORWARD OR BACKWARD WHEN PUT IN TO DRIVE OR REVERSE .CHECK CHARGING SYSTEM COMES ON AND OFF AS IT PLEASE. I HAVE HAD IT CHECKED OUT 4 DIFFERENT TIMES BUT NO PROBLEMS HAVE BEEN FOUND. THE NEXT ISSUE IS NOW IT IS DISPLAYING THE WRENCH LIGHT AND SAYS ENGINE SAFE MODE AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON. I REALLY LIKED MY CAR UNT…
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LUNGES FORWARD OR BACKWARD WHEN PUT IN TO DRIVE OR REVERSE .CHECK CHARGING SYSTEM COMES ON AND OFF AS IT PLEASE. I HAVE HAD IT CHECKED OUT 4 DIFFERENT TIMES BUT NO PROBLEMS HAVE BEEN FOUND. THE NEXT ISSUE IS NOW IT IS DISPLAYING THE WRENCH LIGHT AND SAYS ENGINE SAFE MODE AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON. I REALLY LIKED MY CAR UNTIL THIS HAS STARTED IT IS MY ONLY CAR AND I HAVE 3 SMALL CHILDREN I NEED TO TRANSPORT DAILY AND I AM VERY SCARED TO DRIVE THIS CAR BUT HAVE NO OTHER CHOICE. FORD PLEASE HELP FIGURE OUT THESE PROBLEMS I HAVE READ A LOT ABOUT OTHER HAVING THESE SAME PROBLEMS. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10615047
129,500 miles · Jul 20, 2014
Power TrainVehicle Speed Control
VEHICLE IDLING, VEHICLE PUT INTO REVERSE AND INSTANTLY ACCELERATED BACKWARDS, DEPRESSED BRAKE AND VEHICLE NET INTO A SAFE FAIL MODE. ENGINE LIGHT AND A WRENCH DASHBOARD LIGHT CAME ON. TURNED VEHICLE OFF AND BACK ON SYSTEMS CAME UP FINE. PUT VEHICLE IN DRIVE AND VEHICLE ACCELERATED AND LUNGED FORWARD. ENGINE LIGHT AND WRENCH DASH…
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VEHICLE IDLING, VEHICLE PUT INTO REVERSE AND INSTANTLY ACCELERATED BACKWARDS, DEPRESSED BRAKE AND VEHICLE NET INTO A SAFE FAIL MODE. ENGINE LIGHT AND A WRENCH DASHBOARD LIGHT CAME ON. TURNED VEHICLE OFF AND BACK ON SYSTEMS CAME UP FINE. PUT VEHICLE IN DRIVE AND VEHICLE ACCELERATED AND LUNGED FORWARD. ENGINE LIGHT AND WRENCH DASHBOARD LIGHT CAME ON AND ENGINE WENT INTO FAIL SAFE MODE AGAIN. DROVE VEHICLE HOME IN FAIL SAFE MODE. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN IN FOR SERVICING SEPTEMBER 08, 2010 FOR SAME ISSUE, THROTTLE BODY WAS REPLACED. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10614852
68,000 miles · Jul 16, 2014
Service BrakesVehicle Speed Control
* ACCELERATION PROBLEMS WHEN PARKING OR REVERSING AT LOW SPEEDS WHEN THE A/C IS RUNNING ON ANY FAN LEVEL. - DURING HIGH EXTERIOR TEMPERATURES WHEN VEHICLE AC IS ON, VEHICLE DRASTICALLY LUNGES FORWARD IF IN DRIVE - OR BACKWARDS IF IN REVERSE. RESEARCH ONLINE STATES THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM AMONG FORD VEHICLES, THEREFORE IF …
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* ACCELERATION PROBLEMS WHEN PARKING OR REVERSING AT LOW SPEEDS WHEN THE A/C IS RUNNING ON ANY FAN LEVEL. - DURING HIGH EXTERIOR TEMPERATURES WHEN VEHICLE AC IS ON, VEHICLE DRASTICALLY LUNGES FORWARD IF IN DRIVE - OR BACKWARDS IF IN REVERSE. RESEARCH ONLINE STATES THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM AMONG FORD VEHICLES, THEREFORE IF FORD DOES NOT ACT SWIFTLY TO CORRECT THIS OBVIOUS SAFETY DEFECT IN THEIR MANUFACTURING, I WILL CONTACT MY CONGRESSIONAL/SENATE REPRESENTATIVES. THESE VEHICLES TRANSPORT CHILDREN, AND FORD SHOULD DO THE RIGHT THING AND NOT IGNORE THESE PROBLEMS LIKE CHEVROLET AND TOYOTA DID. "MAN-UP" FORD! *TR
NHTSA ODI #10610934
180,000 miles · Jul 14, 2014
Electrical SystemEngineFuel/propulsion System
I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY ROUGHLY 65-70 MPH AND THE FAILSAFE ENGINE MODE CAME ON, WHICH DISABLED MY GAS PEDAL. I COULD NOT ACCELERATE. I WAS IN THE FAR LEFT LANE, AND HAD TO "COAST" WITH MY HAZARD LIGHTS ON SO I COULD TURN THE CAR OFF WHILE IN PARK ON THE SHOULDER. I RESTARTED THE CAR AND IT WENT AWAY. THANKFULLY TRAFFIC WAS …
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I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY ROUGHLY 65-70 MPH AND THE FAILSAFE ENGINE MODE CAME ON, WHICH DISABLED MY GAS PEDAL. I COULD NOT ACCELERATE. I WAS IN THE FAR LEFT LANE, AND HAD TO "COAST" WITH MY HAZARD LIGHTS ON SO I COULD TURN THE CAR OFF WHILE IN PARK ON THE SHOULDER. I RESTARTED THE CAR AND IT WENT AWAY. THANKFULLY TRAFFIC WAS LIGHT! EARLIER IN THE WEEK THIS SAME THINGHAPPENED ON MY WAY TO WORK I WAS ON A 35 MPH RD, AND IT DID THIS, LOST ALL USE OF THE GAS. HAD TO KILL THE CAR AND RESTART BUT THAT TIME THE CHECK ENGINE CODES P2106 AND P061B WERE DRAWN.(NOT THE FIRST TIME I'VE HAD THESE CODES I KNOW THEY MEAN THROTTLE BODY'SBAD) I'VE KEPT MY OBDII SCANNER IN THE CAR CUZ THESE CODES COME UP ONCE A WEEK AT LEAST. I JUST KEEP ERASING THEM, RESTARTING THE CAR, AND DRIVES FINE TILL IT RANDOMLY GOES OFF AGAIN. THUS WAS THE FIRST TIME IT HAS HAPPENED TO ME ON THE HIGHWAY. IT SCARED ME TO DEATH THAT I WOULD HAVE BEEN REAR ENDED ON A HIGHWAY. THESE SHOULD BE RECALLED. FORD CLAIMS THERE'S NO SAFETY ISSUE. I BARELY AVOIDED A POTENTIAL FATAL CRASH! *TR
NHTSA ODI #10610244
Mileage unknown · Jul 8, 2014
Unknown Or OtherVehicle Speed Control
MY FORD FREESTYLE HAS BEGAN TO EXPERIENCE ACCELERATION PROBLEMS WHEN PARKING OR REVERSING AT LOW SPEEDS ONLY WHILE THE A/C IS RUNNING ON ANY FAN LEVEL. HAVE COME CLOSE TO HITTING A PEDESTRIAN WHILE PARKING, BUT NO SERIOUS INJURIES TO REPORT. UPDATED 3/17/2015 *JS
NHTSA ODI #10608960
Mileage unknown · Jun 24, 2014
Vehicle Speed Control
2005 FORD FREESTYLE CONTINUOUSLY MISSING OUT AND OR LUNGES. IF IT'S HOT OUT & AIR IS ON CAR WILL DRASTICALLY LUNGE FORWARD OR REVERSE. IF IT'S RAINING OUT CAR MISSES OUT WHILE JUST DRIVING NORMALLY & ACTS AS IF IT'S GOING TO STALL OUT WHEN GOING FORWARD FROM A STOP LIGHT OR SIMILAR SITUATIONS. THERE HAVE BEEN MANY NEAR MISSES W…
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2005 FORD FREESTYLE CONTINUOUSLY MISSING OUT AND OR LUNGES. IF IT'S HOT OUT & AIR IS ON CAR WILL DRASTICALLY LUNGE FORWARD OR REVERSE. IF IT'S RAINING OUT CAR MISSES OUT WHILE JUST DRIVING NORMALLY & ACTS AS IF IT'S GOING TO STALL OUT WHEN GOING FORWARD FROM A STOP LIGHT OR SIMILAR SITUATIONS. THERE HAVE BEEN MANY NEAR MISSES WITH BOTH TYPE OF INCIDENTS. ALSO CHECK FUEL CAP COMES ON PERIODICALLY & GOES OFF FOR NO APPARENT REASON AS WELL. VEHICLE HAS NOT FELT SAFE FOR QUITE SOME TIME - BUT IT'S PAID FOR. I'VE READ MANY MANY CONCERNS WITH THESE ISSUES & AM SHOCKED THAT THIS HAS NOT BEEN RECALLED BY NOW - WHAT DOES IT TAKE?? *TR
NHTSA ODI #10605746
85,000 miles · Jun 8, 2014
Vehicle Speed Control
ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS, THIS VEHICLE IS LUNGING. UNEXPECTED MOVING WHEN FOOT NOT ON ACCELERATOR. THIS HAPPENS AT LOW SPEED. I HAVE TWO KIDS UNDER THE AGE OF 2 AND I WOULD LIKE FOR YOU TO RECALL THIS VEHICLE AND REPAIR IT IMMEDIATELY. I DON'T DEEM IT SAFE TO DRIVE. I SEE WHERE THIS HAS BEEN INVESTIGATED SINCE 2011 AND YOU S…
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ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS, THIS VEHICLE IS LUNGING. UNEXPECTED MOVING WHEN FOOT NOT ON ACCELERATOR. THIS HAPPENS AT LOW SPEED. I HAVE TWO KIDS UNDER THE AGE OF 2 AND I WOULD LIKE FOR YOU TO RECALL THIS VEHICLE AND REPAIR IT IMMEDIATELY. I DON'T DEEM IT SAFE TO DRIVE. I SEE WHERE THIS HAS BEEN INVESTIGATED SINCE 2011 AND YOU SHOULD RECALL THE VEHICLES BEFORE SOMEONE GET SERIOUSLY INJURED. PLEASE RESPOND AS TO WHAT YOU ARE WAITING ON. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10596900
140,243 miles · Jun 6, 2014
Vehicle Speed Control
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD FREESTYLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE WOULD ACCELERATE OR DECELERATE INDEPENDENTLY. THE FAILURE WAS INTERMITTENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE THROTTLE BODY VALVE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTI…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD FREESTYLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE WOULD ACCELERATE OR DECELERATE INDEPENDENTLY. THE FAILURE WAS INTERMITTENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE THROTTLE BODY VALVE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 140,243.
NHTSA ODI #10596729
Mileage unknown · May 25, 2014
Vehicle Speed Control
I AM WRITING TO COMPLAIN ABOUT 2 ISSUES THAT I HAVE EXPERIENCED WITH MY 2005 FORD FREESTYLE VIN # [XXX]...I HAVE READ ONLINE BY A LOT OF PEOPLE COMPLAINING ABOUT THE THROTTLE BODY...MY CAR TRIES TO ACCELERATE ON ITS OWN AT TIMES EVEN WHEN I AM ON THE BRAKE...ALSO THE AC PROBLEM I HAVE THAT I HAVE READ ABOUT ONLINE BY A LOT OF PE…
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I AM WRITING TO COMPLAIN ABOUT 2 ISSUES THAT I HAVE EXPERIENCED WITH MY 2005 FORD FREESTYLE VIN # [XXX]...I HAVE READ ONLINE BY A LOT OF PEOPLE COMPLAINING ABOUT THE THROTTLE BODY...MY CAR TRIES TO ACCELERATE ON ITS OWN AT TIMES EVEN WHEN I AM ON THE BRAKE...ALSO THE AC PROBLEM I HAVE THAT I HAVE READ ABOUT ONLINE BY A LOT OF PEOPLE. MY CAR WONT COOL WHEN IDLING BUT THE DRIVER SIDE WILL COOL WHEN GOING DOWN THE HIGHWAY. I DO BELIEVE THE PROBLEMS SHOULD BE ADDRESSED WITH ALL THE COMPLAINTS ABOUT THEM. THANKS FOR YOUR TIME. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
NHTSA ODI #10593985
86,000 miles · Feb 19, 2014
Fuel System, GasolinePower TrainVehicle Speed Control
IN DRIVE AT 40 MPH TO 55 MPH THE CAR ALMOST STALLS AND GOES I TO FAIL SAFE MODE. IN FAIL SAFE MODE THE CAR RUNS AT 15 MPH. THE DEALER SAYS THEY CAN NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10564917
Official recalls
2Oct 5, 2006
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE FOLLOWING STATES: ALASKA, COLORADO, CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, IDAHO, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, KANSAS, KENTUCKY, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, MONTANA, NEBRASKA, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, NORTH DAKOTA, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, SOUTH DAKOTA, UTAH, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, AND WYOMING. THE SIDE DOOR LATCH MECHANISMS MAY EXPERIENCE WATER INTRUSION ALLOWING THE LATCH MECHANISM TO FREEZE IN COLD WEATHER.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: AS A RESULT, THE DOOR LATCH PAWL MAY NOT RETURN TO THE LATCH POSITION WHEN THE DOOR IS CLOSED, AND THE DOOR COULD OPEN WHILE THE VEHICLE IS MOVING.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A SHIELD OVER THE FRONT LATCHES; SEAL A DRAIN HOLE IN THE REAR WINDOW TRIM MOLDING ON THE FREESTYLE REAR SIDE DOORS; AND APPLY GREASE TO ALL FRONT AND REAR SIDE-DOOR LATCH MECHANISMS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 8, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
Nov 9, 2005
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE STRAPS THAT SECURE THE FUEL TANK TO THE VEHICLE BODY MAY BREAK, CAUSING THE FUEL TANK AND FUEL TANK HEAT SHIELD TO DROP ON THE DRIVESHAFT (ALL WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLES) OR EXHAUST SYSTEM (FRONT WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLES).
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THIS HAPPENS, DRIVERS MAY NOTICE A NOISE OR A FUEL LEAK. A FUEL LEAK IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE BOTH FUEL TANK STRAPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 1, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
2PE11018 · Idle Instability
Opened May 11, 2011 · Closed Feb 7, 2013
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Vehicle Speed Control
On November 29, 2012, Ford Motor Company (Ford) initiated Customer Satisfaction Program 12N03 to extend warranty coverage terms for repair of engine idle RPM surge caused by throttle body deposits in all model year (MY) 2005 through 2007 Ford Freestyle, Five Hundred and Mercury Montego vehicles.The program extends the coverage for up to 10 years of service or 150,000 miles from the warranty start date of the vehicle (all vehicles are eligible for the program through May 31, 2013, regardless of mileage).Dealers will repair vehicles exhibiting the condition by removing and cleaning the throttle body and reprogramming the PCM with software containing an updated idle speed control strategy.According to Ford, some of the affected vehicles may experience momentary, intermittent engine idle RPM surge (idle flare) when stopped or during low speed driving maneuvers such as in a parking lot or driveway.Unstable idle speed control (dips and flares) around the target engine speed (700 rpm) can occur in vehicles with deposit build-up in the throttle body when the system adjusts engine speed in response to changes in engine load, typically from power steering application or air-conditioner compressor cycling.Idle speed control logic is only active at vehicle speeds below 3.5 mph and when the accelerator pedal is not applied.Ford testing of a vehicle with a worst case throttle body measured a maximum idle flare of 1360 RPM lasting approximately 1 second, which Ford indicated was consistent with system design to limit vehicle speed and acceleration in idle control mode.Ford indicated that the test vehicle was held in place with normal brake effort and that vehicle speed remained under 4 mph without the brake pedal applied.In addition to throttle body deposit accumulation, symptoms associated with the condition may include Check Engine lamp illumination and diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0505, P0506 or P061B.Ford attributed the surge condition to changes in idle air flow resulting from the progressive buildup of deposits in the throttle body from normal Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) system operation.This condition was not adequately compensated for in the original Powertrain Control Module (PCM) calibration.Ford issued a technical service bulletin on August 15, 2011 (TSB 11-8-5), releasing an updated powertrain control calibration for vehicles with CVT transmissions.On October 19, 2011, Ford issued a second bulletin (TSB 11-10-21) superseding TSB 11-8-5 and including updated powertrain control calibration for vehicles with 6-speed transmissions.Prior to Ford issuing the TSB?s, owner?s experiencing the alleged defect either received no repairs, if dealers could not duplicate the condition, or had the throttle body cleaned or replaced, which only provided temporary correction until the throttle deposit build-up returned.Ford?s revised powertrain calibrations appear to be effective remedies for the idle instability caused by build-up of throttle body deposits.However, even after the TSB?s were released, many owners experiencing the condition continued to have difficulty with proper diagnosis and repair as dealers were often either unable to duplicate the condition or were unfamiliar with the new repair procedures.Ford's new program addresses those concerns.NHTSA's testing and complaint analysis indicate that the idle speed control issue in the subject vehicles can only occur at very low speeds, are very brief events, are easily controlled by moderate brake pedal forces and result in minor increases in vehicle speed even with no braking.This investigation is closed.The closing of this in
PE07058 · Instrument Cluster Failure
Opened Nov 16, 2007 · Closed Mar 11, 2008
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/panel
THE SUBJECT VEHICLES EXPERIENCE A LOSS OF PROPER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER OPERATION.TYPICALLY, THE PROBLEM APPEARS AS THE NEEDLE ON THE GAUGE (SPEEDOMETER, TACHOMETER, FUEL, AND/OR TEMPERATURE) SWEEPS AND RESETS INTERMITTENTLY.FORD REPORTS THE PROBLEM AS MOMENTARY POWER INTERRUPTION CAUSES THE GAUGES TO SWEEP AND THEN RECOVER TO NORMAL FUNCTION.IN AUGUST 2006, FORD ISSUED A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN (TSB 06-17-9) TO PROVIDE GUIDELINES TO SERVICE TECHNICIANS FOR DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR OF THIS CONDITION.ODI'S REVIEW OF FORD'S RESPONSE TO THE AGENCY'S INFORMATIONREQUEST LETTER REVEALS THAT THE MAJORITY OF THE REPORTS TO FORD (63%) INDICATE THAT THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WOULD EXPERIENCE INTERMITTENT LOSS OF POWER.FORD REPORTS THAT THISLASTS FOR ONLY A FEW SECONDS.ALSO FORD STATES, THE VEHICLE'S EXTERIOR LIGHTING WOULD NOT FAIL TO ILLUMINATE EVEN IN THE EVENT OF POWER INTERRUPTION TO THE CLUSTER BECAUSE THE EXTERIOR LIGHTS ARE POWERED SEPARATELY AND DO NOT RELY ON ANY SIGNAL FROM THE CLUSTER.ADDITIONALLY, ODI CONTACTED COMPLAINANTS WHO AFFIRMED THE INTERMITTENT CONDITION AND THAT NONE OF THE EXTERIOR LIGHTS ON THE SUBJECT VEHICLES WOULD BE AFFECTED BY POWER INTERRUPTIONS TO THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER.ODI LAST RECEIVED A REPORT REGARDING THIS ISSUE IN AUGUST OF 2007.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT DOES NOT EXIST.FURTHER USE OF AGENCY RESOURCES DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE WARRANTED AT THIS TIME.ODI WILL HOWEVER CONTINUE TO MONITOR THE ISSUE AND WILL TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES.
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