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2007 Ford Freestyle repairs by problem area

Engine (29%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (15%)

Brakes and Traction Control (8%)

Suspension and Steering (9%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (29%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)

Other (5%)

Chart based on 143 repairs.
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2007 Ford Freestyle engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (5%)

$1000 - $2499 (12%)

$500 - $999 (12%)

$100 - $499 (20%)

< $100 (51%)

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Chart based on 41 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2007 Ford Freestyle

Engine not specified

68600 mi

US $470
Exhaust pipe replaced 

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2007 Ford Freestyle 4dr Wagon

203-horsepower 3.0L V6 CVT FWD

76000 mi

US $7
Replaced leaking front crankshaft seal. Seal started leaking after one month after a stretch of -20 to -30 degree weather. Later found out that the seal is only rated to -20 degrees F. This fact may have been a contributor or the culprit.  
114300 mi Condensation froze in vacuum line leading to MAP sensor in subzero temps. This caused check engine light to come on and code P0106 was pulled. TSB 08-9-7 was performed and computer was re-flashed at later date to correct issue. 
114000 mi

US $656
Replaced fuel pump and sending unit because of a fuel leak. 
60000 mi Took in for first oil change after purchasing Certified Used. Mechanic discovered Crank Shaft Seal leak.  
103700 mi

US $780
Water pump was leaking and caused problems with the starter. 
124000 mi

US $850
Car would not start because of the belt being off. 
39680 mi Engine hesitating, almost stalling, making vehicle difficult to drive. Shut vehicle off for two hours, problem did not come back. Mechanic friend scanned for codes but none found. Vehicle then driven 300 miles, still no problem. 
66960 mi

C $210
Replace bad thermostat 
115540 mi

C $450
Replace failed ignition coils and all spark plugs 
115100 mi

US $789
Overheats in city travel ..new radiator fan assembly 
16506 mi replaced faulty spark plug 
24785 mi replaced leaking oil pan gasket 
153000 mi

US $1000
Car would randomly enter limp mode and wouldn't accelerate past 1500rpm. Dealer replaced Throttle Body Control Module. Problem resurfaced shortly thereafter. 
85560 mi

C $1100
Ignition coil died in cylinder 5. replace ignition coil and all spark plugs. Replaced accessory belt tensioner and belt. 
22000 mi Replaced front oil seal. Replaced front oil seal 
94000 mi

US $1000
Throttle body was replaced. Car had been surging when stopped at signal or backing up - dangerous. At first dealer couldn't replicate & didn't know what to do. I researched online & found throttle body the problem and informed them 
47000 mi Transmission appeared to be acting up, check engine light came on. I took car into dealer next day, they said that the Throttle Body was bad. They ordered and replaced the part. 
76000 mi

US $380
Cat converter needed replacing. 
70000 mi The top motor mount, (TRR), was replaced, at the dealership. 
39060 mi

C $150
Water infiltration in filtering system, caused by a non Ford air filter, previous trip to a non ford dealer 
72300 mi

C $1250
One of the gas alimentation control failed 
83080 mi Worn Strap 

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2007 Ford Freestyle 4dr Wagon

203-horsepower 3.0L V6 CVT AWD

28000 mi

US $235
Replaced DEM (differential electronic module) and two corrosponding solenoids with recycled parts. The parts were $150 and the shop diagnostic was $180. Electronic part was shorted out, corrosion in DEM. Factory or leak? Fixed! 
35526 mi Replaced traction control wheel sensor that had shorted. Covered under original warranty 
110000 mi

US $818
PCM replaced. Vehicle would not respond to throttle (gas pedal). Had throttle body checked and replaced with no effect. Returned throttle body for refund and further diagnosis shows a bad PCM. 
30000 mi Check engine light illuminated due to incomplete seal around gas cap (tether was causing interference). CEL reset by dealer. 
66700 mi

US $50
Fix now-common engine "surging" issue (replaced throttle body and reflashed software). 
36000 mi TSB performed for traction control light malfunction - replacement of rear differential pressure switch - problem solved (so far) 
63500 mi

US $10
Car was surging when hot, issue with binding throttle body plate. I removed throttle body unit and cleaned thoroughly to solve the problem. 
96720 mi

C $1200
Intake gasket to be changed, vacuum hose repaired 
99820 mi

C $2500
Major oil leak, they took off the front cover, changes the seals etc. 
47000 mi Throttle body caused unexpected low speed surge/acceleration while in reverse. Replaced under warranty. 
109740 mi

C $50
Cleaned the Throttle Body 
29000 mi Radiator was gouged resulting in a leak, by the mechanic replacing my AC compressor. This resulted in another day in the shop to replace radiator at dealer's cost. 
56000 mi Rough idle and weird (Toyota like) surging in low-speed maneuvers followed by wrench light. No codes were found and no repair. I cleaned throttle body manually and seems to have resolved issue but concerned w/ what caused wrench light. 
4000 mi T/C light on. Told it was repaired and the next day the light is on AGAIN. Returning to the dealer tomorrow for a second try. Replaced "valve" on first repair. Told me they would replace "module" tomorrow 
5000 mi Repaired after second visit. 
67000 mi

US $110
New thermostat installed. 

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2007 Ford Freestyle 4-door

6-cylinder CVT 2WD

64000 mi throttle body replaced 
151700 mi

US $2500
car died on highway, proved to engine wiring harness, killed the pcm and throttle body 

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2007 Ford Freestyle Engine Problems

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