Why are Ford Freestyle CVT transmissions causing problems?
Why are Ford Freestyle CVT transmissions causing problems?
It has been 35 days since we dropped off our car and it looks like it will be finally over. Good luck to others who are having issues. The CVT is causing Ford problems because dealers are not up to speed on them and parts are not available. Beware. Good news everybody! After all kind of weird things with my car I averaged 11.7 MPG – city driving.
Are there any problems with the Ford Freestyle?
Ford is not as rich as they used to be so they are watching everything very closely. The other problem is there just aren’t many rebuilt transmissions available for the Freestyle. I personally don’t see nearly the troubles on the Freestyle as I have in past new vehicles that Ford has brought out.
What kind of transmission does Ford Freestyle AWD have?
I have a 2006 Ford Freestyle AWD with 205k KM on it. Bought it used last Sep. with 196k KM on it. It was just perfect. Recently, I encountered a few incidents where the car just won’t move. Here is the scenario: Early morning (Really cold here in Ontario) when I start the car, it starts.
When did the Ford Freestyle get a 6 speed auto?
Ford decided in 2008 to drop the CVT for a 6 speed auto, and swap out the 3.0 to a 3.5. The Freestyle got a name change also in 2008, to Taurus X. The same drivetrain & platform that was in the Taurus x is in the current Ford Flex.
Are there transmission issues in my Ford Freestyle?
If you shop at Amazon.com (for anything), use this link to support MyFordFreestyle.com! I’m new to the forum however I’ve been going through many posts regarding the Transmission issues. Specifically the ones with P0701 code but here is my story: I have a 2006 Ford Freestyle AWD with 205k KM on it. Bought it used last Sep. with 196k KM on it.
Where is the dip stick on a freestyle transmission?
If you are at all mechanical, you can handle this one. The trick is that the dip stick is hidden underneath the air filter duct next to and below the battery tray. Good clean CVT transmission fluid will be light bluish green in color. Old fluid will be brownish. You may elect to change this and the high pressure filter out.
Where is the filter on a 2006 freestyle?
The filter is housed on the right side of the car and must be accessed from the wheel well opening and underbody. If you are at all unsure of doing this, it would be advised to take it to a reputable shop. You should be able to at least check the color and level of the fluid using the dip stick.
Can a CVT transmission be replaced in a Ford?
The CVT is not a common transmission and parts or replacements are hard to come by. Depending upon your findings (and your need for a car), you may want to find a reputable transmission shop or Ford dealer and ask them what the price lead time would be for parts or replacement should the need arise.
If you are at all mechanical, you can handle this one. The trick is that the dip stick is hidden underneath the air filter duct next to and below the battery tray. Good clean CVT transmission fluid will be light bluish green in color. Old fluid will be brownish. You may elect to change this and the high pressure filter out.
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.”
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 ???
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.
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.
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 ???
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.”
