Complaint 1963778
2005 FORD FREESTYLE • VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL • incident Sep 1, 2023
- Complaint ID
- 1963778
- Make
- FORD
- Model
- FREESTYLE
- Model Year
- 2005
- Component
- VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Incident Date
- Sep 1, 2023
- Date Received
- Feb 2, 2024
- Data As Of
- Sep 1, 2026
Complaint Summary
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Owner Narrative
The contact owns a 2005 Ford Freestyle. The contact stated that while at a stop, the vehicle lunged forward. While starting the vehicle, the vehicle revved high. While driving at high speeds, the vehicle decelerated. The contact stated that several times, the vehicle failed to accelerate as needed. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who cleaned and replaced the throttle body. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 160,000.
Owner-submitted narrative on file with NHTSA. Complaint narratives are self-reported and have not been verified.