What kind of transmission problem does Ford Freestyle have?

Our 2005 Freestyle started to have odd transmission behavior (wouldn’t move, or would inch along at very high rpm). Shutting it off and restarting it always cleared the engine and/or transmission light and it would drive fine, for a long time.

How long has Ford Freestyle been in the shop?

Freestyle has been in the Ford dealer’s shop for one week waiting for the new transmission. Dealer Service Rep. says it is the first Freestyle he has seen with a totally destroyed transmission. The force of the failure was enough to crack the housing allowing all of the fluid to leak out. The dealer did agree to provide a rental car. So we wait.

Is it safe to buy a 2007 Freestyle Limited with AWD?

I’m thinking of buying a 2007 Freestyle Limited with AWD. I’ve been reading horror stories on the Net about CVT failures. The only info I haven’t been able to find, anywhere, is how frequent these problems are. In other words, what percentage of Freestyles are affected by these transmission problems and failures ???

What’s the price of a Ford Freestyle diesel?

Ford Freestyle is available in 6 Manual variants, out of which 3 are diesel and 3 are petrol. The base Manual variant Freestyle Titanium starts at Rs. 7.27 Lakh. and the top-end Manual variant Freestyle Flair Edition Diesel is priced at Rs. 9.02 Lakh.

What kind of transmission does Ford Freestyle have?

I have a 2006 Ford Freestyle with 80,000 miles and the CVT transmission. I could drive around town for months and never have a problem, however when I’m on the highway after 60-90 minutes, all the idiot lights come on and the car behaves like it’s in neutral.

What’s the warranty on a 2006 Ford Freestyle?

Even with the July 4 holiday the vehicle was repaired in about 7 days as I recall. The dealer provided a rental car which just happened to be a 2006 Freestyle. Ford Customer Service agreed to provide a 5 year (starts on original purchase date) or 75,000 mile warranty on the transmission. I had to call Ford to get that warranty extension.

How much does it cost to service a Ford Freestyle?

Or you could buy the Freestyle and pay $1500 for an extended service plan for 7yrs/100,000 miles zero deductable like I did because like you, I was concerned possible transmission issue, but when I bought the Freestyle two years ago, it was the only vehicle out there with an adult-sized 3rd row.

How often are CVT problems in Ford Freestyle?

The first one, driven by my wife, went 235K before we sold it with no problems. The 2nd one, my current DD, went 160K before the CVT started making a loud growling noise. It worked fine otherwise. I replaced it with a used 6-speed from a Mercury Montego.

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Is there a buy back process for a Ford Freestyle?

In the sunny California there is no arbitration process. If the car meets some conditions its a buyback! They said it is going to take about 2 months, at which point they’ll give me a 2007. “Ford is dropping the continuously variable transmission offered in the Ford Freestyle, Five Hundred and Mercury Montego at the end of the 2007 model year.”

What was the transmission failure on a 2005 Ford Freestyle?

Enter your zip code: I bought a 2005 Ford Freestyle with 137000 miles on it. It was making a helicopter type noise and mechanic said it was the transmission going to fail. He was right, 3 months later my wife was on the highway and the wrench light came on and the car stopped moving.

How much does it cost to replace a transmission on a Ford Freestyle?

All quotes I have received for fixing the issue are for replacing the entire transmission (since it is a “closed system”) and they range from $3,900-7,000+. Another transmission failure in the long list. Just terrible that Ford did nothing to help the consumer. I loved this car for its multi uses but now it’s in the garage dead.

What kind of warranty does Ford Freestyle have?

The dealer provided a rental car which just happened to be a 2006 Freestyle. Ford Customer Service agreed to provide a 5 year (starts on original purchase date) or 75,000 mile warranty on the transmission. I had to call Ford to get that warranty extension. As stated in other replies, all 2005 Freestyles have the CVT transmission.

Why does my Ford Freestyle stall at 55 mph?

Tl- the contact owns a 2007 Ford Freestyle. The contact stated that while driving at 55 mph, the vehicle began to stall as the check engine light appeared on the dashboard. The contact immediately pulled over and placed the vehicle into park.

How can I tell if my automatic transmission is broken?

In the list of automatic transmission problems, broken flax plate is the easiest to spot. You can check the flax plate state just by looking. A broken or damaged flax plate (alternatively called flywheel) will not transferring complete engine power to the transmission. 5.

Why do I have trouble shooting in FreeStyle Libre?

This may mean that the Reader is not held close enough to the Sensor. Hold the Reader within 4 cm (1.5 inches) of the Sensor and bring the screen of the Reader close to the Sensor. This may mean the Sensor life has ended. Apply and start a new Sensor. This may mean you scanned a new Sensor before your previous Sensor ended.

Is there a problem with the Ford Freestyle transmission?

If you have a shift question or a problem with your Freestyle transmission, get advice here. As a mechanic for FORD I can tell you that sometimes the problem is not always at the dealership level, in more cases than not the dealership is the fall guy for FORD.

When did the Ford Freestyle CVT come out?

The CVT he was responsible for developing didn’t actually make it into any vehicles here in America until the fall of “04 when it appeared in the Freestyle and Ford 500. Despite it’s technical superiority over a conventional automatic transmission, it’s future was sealed by it’s cost of production.