# \#freestyle **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/freestyle/220.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [2005 Ford Freestyle gauges quit and return after 20 seconds](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-freestyle-gauges-quit-and-return-after-20-seconds/178893)
**Author:** [@juangonzalez31](https://community.cartalk.com/u/juangonzalez31)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2021, 12:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-freestyle-gauges-quit-and-return-after-20-seconds/178893 "2021-08-24T00:05:36Z")
ac, turn signals, speedometer’s gouges stop working for about 20 seconds then comes back on. All this happens while Im driving. --- ## [2006 Ford Freestyle AWD - wrench indicator light on/off - possible throttle body or trans or sensors problem?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-ford-freestyle-awd-wrench-indicator-light-on-off-possible-throttle-body-or-trans-or-sensors-problem/177363)
**Author:** [@nelsonxm](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nelsonxm)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2021, 4:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-ford-freestyle-awd-wrench-indicator-light-on-off-possible-throttle-body-or-trans-or-sensors-problem/177363 "2021-06-12T16:13:06Z")
Hello, New to forum. About 2 or 3 weeks after spending 2K on front end and tires, the wrench indicator light on my 2006 Ford Freestyle AWD started coming on sometimes when i start the car or when I’m driving. Symptoms … --- ## [2007 Ford Freestyle - dealer doesn’t have a trans specialist](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-ford-freestyle-dealer-doesn-t-have-a-trans-specialist/160986)
**Author:** [@JohnScholl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JohnScholl)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2020, 4:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-ford-freestyle-dealer-doesn-t-have-a-trans-specialist/160986 "2020-03-17T04:17:19Z")
I have 116,000 miles on my vehicle. My throttle control/transmission warning light has come on. I took it to the dealer and the internal error code refers to the transmission. The dealer does not a mechanic qualified to … --- ## [2007 Ford Freestyle - limp mode](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-ford-freestyle-limp-mode/157731)
**Author:** [@randyjohnson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/randyjohnson)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2020, 4:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-ford-freestyle-limp-mode/157731 "2020-02-02T16:33:57Z")
had transmission replaced works fine unless your backing uphill it goes into limp mode --- ## [2005 Ford Freestyle tires need a balance. Should it be a cost to me?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-freestyle-tires-need-a-balance-should-it-be-a-cost-to-me/138312)
**Author:** [@Rachel59](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rachel59)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2019, 8:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-freestyle-tires-need-a-balance-should-it-be-a-cost-to-me/138312 "2019-04-13T20:58:37Z")
Two days ago, I purchased 2 new tires; the famous tire company moved the back tires to the front and installed the new tires on the back. While driving this morning, my car pulled to the right; went back to the tire comp… --- ## [2007 Ford Freestyle defroster issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-ford-freestyle-defroster-issue/134070)
**Author:** [@MaryT25](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MaryT25)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2019, 2:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-ford-freestyle-defroster-issue/134070 "2019-02-06T14:33:56Z")
For along time there was clicking when heater/ac turned on. I was told it could be the blend door or actuator for the floor as it has not been working properly. Now the clicking has stopped completely. The main heat vent… --- ## [2005 Ford Freestyle heat blows cold on one side](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-freestyle-heat-blows-cold-on-one-side/127839)
**Author:** [@TarquinioDiMarco](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TarquinioDiMarco)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2018, 5:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-freestyle-heat-blows-cold-on-one-side/127839 "2018-10-30T17:42:08Z")
dashboard heating passenger heat driver cold why --- ## [2005 Ford Freestyle loses power, shuts off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-freestyle-loses-power-shuts-off/121061)
**Author:** [@Kevin30](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kevin30)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2018, 6:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-freestyle-loses-power-shuts-off/121061 "2018-07-16T18:45:38Z")
I have a 2005 Ford Freestyle mini van. About a year ago it has been driving along then it loses power and shuts off shortly after. We have replaced the fuel filter and alternator and battery. It has recently started to … --- ## [2005 Ford Freestyle didn't move, but RPMs surged](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-freestyle-didnt-move-but-rpms-surged/118043)
**Author:** [@DarleneKrizovich](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DarleneKrizovich)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2018, 9:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-freestyle-didnt-move-but-rpms-surged/118043 "2018-05-25T21:12:35Z")
Driving my van, stopped at a red light, when I went to go, the van didn’t move but the RPMs went up high. This happened 3 times while I was driving. I was told there is a recall on it, but when I put the VIN# in, it said… --- ## [Fix 2005 Ford Freestyle motor mounts now or later?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fix-2005-ford-freestyle-motor-mounts-now-or-later/117943)
**Author:** [@CarolynArnell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CarolynArnell)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2018, 9:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fix-2005-ford-freestyle-motor-mounts-now-or-later/117943 "2018-05-23T21:20:57Z")
How long can I drive on old motor mounts? I have a move coming up soon and I really don’t have the finances to do the repairs now. --- ## [2005 Ford Freestyle & CVT](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-freestyle-cvt/115268)
**Author:** [@LoisVannerson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LoisVannerson)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2018, 7:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-freestyle-cvt/115268 "2018-04-08T19:45:32Z")
I have to replace my '95 Mercury Villager \[239,089 miles\]. I drove an '05 Ford Freestyle that is within my budget. Never heard of that constant variable thingey before, & would love to hear from someone who owns one. --- ## [2007 Ford Freestyle speedometer shuts off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-ford-freestyle-speedometer-shuts-off/114233)
**Author:** [@DennisSecor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DennisSecor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2018, 8:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-ford-freestyle-speedometer-shuts-off/114233 "2018-03-22T20:05:25Z")
When I reach a speed of 70, I hear a beep and my speedometer shuts off. The dash shows symbols for airbag, brakes and ABS with a message to check the brake system. All other gauges work, including cruise control. My g… --- ## [Are you SURE I need a new transmission?!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-you-sure-i-need-a-new-transmission/112309)
**Author:** [@Frank\_Boston](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Frank_Boston)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2018, 11:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-you-sure-i-need-a-new-transmission/112309 "2018-02-25T11:32:13Z")
I have a 2007 Ford Freestyle that started making a thumping noise in P and N, but as soon as it is put into gear, the sound goes away. A buddy said it sounded like a helicopter taking off. So… I googled “freestyle helic… --- ## [Coolant problem 05 ford freestyle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-problem-05-ford-freestyle/104699)
**Author:** [@j98mula](https://community.cartalk.com/u/j98mula)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2017, 1:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-problem-05-ford-freestyle/104699 "2017-06-07T01:57:08Z")
My 2005 ford freestyle has been overheating and running out of coolant very quickly. I've gotten it pressured tested twice and they haven't found a leak. The coolant seems to not be draining out of the reservoir. It seem… --- ## [2005 Ford FreeSTYLE - crossmember rust](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-freestyle-crossmember-rust/103297)
**Author:** [@depper](https://community.cartalk.com/u/depper)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2017, 2:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-freestyle-crossmember-rust/103297 "2017-05-25T02:28:19Z")
I brought my 2005 Ford Freestyle in for a routine oil change. The oil tech mentioned on the receipt that the crossmember was rusted out. I dont put very much weight in oil techs' technical ability but that's a visual … --- ## [Vibration in steering when braking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vibration-in-steering-when-braking/103563)
**Author:** [@arcintheslcs](https://community.cartalk.com/u/arcintheslcs)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2017, 4:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vibration-in-steering-when-braking/103563 "2017-05-06T04:28:19Z")
I have a 2006 Ford Freestyle, I am having vibration in the steering wheel. Just had new tires, alignment, front rotors and pads put on. The vibration is still there. Would it be a stabilzer bar, struts or something el… --- ## [06 Freestyle issues?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/06-freestyle-issues/89607)
**Author:** [@shannyfan77](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shannyfan77)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2015, 6:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/06-freestyle-issues/89607 "2015-04-10T18:30:15Z")
I have a 06 Ford Freestyle with roughly 121,000 miles that I purchased 2 months ago. I love the car. Only issue I am noticing is when accelerating at take off, once the car gets up to speed I notice a slight, quick pull … --- ## [Ford Freestyle 2006 AWD failure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-freestyle-2006-awd-failure/82627)
**Author:** [@Moo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Moo)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2014, 10:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-freestyle-2006-awd-failure/82627 "2014-01-08T22:04:58Z")
I have a 2006 Ford Freestyle AWD. This car has always performed remarkably well in snow but yesterday, during the first snow of the year, I found that the vehicle was having a very hard time moving itself in just an inc… --- ## [Oil consumption (Ford Freestyle)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-consumption-ford-freestyle/80800)
**Author:** [@PapaScott1972](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PapaScott1972)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2013, 3:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-consumption-ford-freestyle/80800 "2013-08-09T03:42:21Z")
My stepmother has a 2006 Ford Freestyle AWD with a 3.0L Volvo engine. It seems to be consuming a great deal of oil. (Definately not leaking it.) But not on a regular basis.... Within a couple weeks of changing the oil th… --- ## [2005 Freestyle AC Problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-freestyle-ac-problem/79926)
**Author:** [@LinHut](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LinHut)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2013, 7:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-freestyle-ac-problem/79926 "2013-07-07T07:53:46Z")
I have a 2005 Ford Freestyle that I had a mechanic look at the AC because it wasn't shooting out cold air and only warm air was coming out when I stopped moving. He said that it needs two new expansion valves at a cost… --- ## [All Wheel Drive](https://community.cartalk.com/t/all-wheel-drive/74126)
**Author:** [@tmatt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tmatt)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2012, 5:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/all-wheel-drive/74126 "2012-08-17T17:10:30Z")
I have a 2005 Ford Freestyle. I damaged a tire and had to get it replaced. Now the dealer tells me that since I have an AWD vehicle, I have to replace the other 3 tires or risk damaging the drive train. Is this reall… --- ## [Is that a Chinook under my hood? 2007 Ford Freestyle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-that-a-chinook-under-my-hood-2007-ford-freestyle/67219)
**Author:** [@dojo625](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dojo625)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2011, 3:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-that-a-chinook-under-my-hood-2007-ford-freestyle/67219 "2011-08-19T03:45:06Z")
2007 Ford Freestyle 90K miles. I bought it used and it had a slight helicopter noise coming from under the hood. Mechanics at Ford dealership didn't find it remarkable. Now, 16 months and 15K miles later, the noise h… --- ## [Ford Freestyle Transmission Problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-freestyle-transmission-problem/40804)
**Author:** [@Bigler](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bigler)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2011, 9:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-freestyle-transmission-problem/40804 "2011-06-30T21:17:03Z")
I'm curious if you're familiar with this problem and what the likely outcome may be. 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 proble… --- ## [My 2005 Ford Freestyle sounds like an old sewing machine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-2005-ford-freestyle-sounds-like-an-old-sewing-machine/62115)
**Author:** [@Braker\_Greg](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Braker_Greg)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2011, 7:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-2005-ford-freestyle-sounds-like-an-old-sewing-machine/62115 "2011-03-04T19:48:53Z")
I have a 2005 Ford Freestyle Limited AWD and there is a loud ticking noise at idle. It seems to quite a little when put in gear. Any thoughts? --- ## [Shaking over 60 MPH](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shaking-over-60-mph/60602)
**Author:** [@nickkoz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nickkoz)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2011, 4:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shaking-over-60-mph/60602 "2011-01-29T16:28:17Z")
I took our 2005 Ford Freestyle to get an oil change this morning. It is now shaking violently if we drive it more than 60 mph. Help! --- ## [Traction Control Light - always on - Freestyle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/traction-control-light-always-on-freestyle/52339)
**Author:** [@movemaine](https://community.cartalk.com/u/movemaine)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2010, 6:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/traction-control-light-always-on-freestyle/52339 "2010-10-12T06:12:39Z")
I have been researching this for months and have been back at the dealership several times. Still no answers, but here's the gist: My traction control light is on and turns on within a few miles of driving. At f… --- ## [2005 Ford Freestyle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-freestyle/54046)
**Author:** [@freddyfreddy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/freddyfreddy)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2010, 1:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-freestyle/54046 "2010-08-25T01:12:12Z")
How do I remove and replace the AC compressor from this vihical --- ## [2005 Ford Freestyle A/C Drain](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-freestyle-a-c-drain/52243)
**Author:** [@pococj](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pococj)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2010, 4:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-freestyle-a-c-drain/52243 "2010-07-25T16:21:49Z")
Does anybody know where the A/C drain is located on the 2005 Freestyle? I'm getting the driver's side floor soaked. Haven't had any rain and can't see any condensate dripping at all. --- ## [Wheels fall off on Volvo (In Car Talk newspaper column.)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wheels-fall-off-on-volvo-in-car-talk-newspaper-column/49895)
**Author:** [@Donwillson31](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Donwillson31)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2010, 5:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wheels-fall-off-on-volvo-in-car-talk-newspaper-column/49895 "2010-06-05T17:34:21Z")
Why did the wheels fall of. I think you missed the physics of fatigue by saying the lug bolts were over tightened. For fatigue to occur there has to be repetitive strain (stretching)in the elastic region of the tensile s… --- ## [Brakes on a 2005 freestyle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brakes-on-a-2005-freestyle/49058)
**Author:** [@sled30](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sled30)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2010, 2:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brakes-on-a-2005-freestyle/49058 "2010-05-20T02:23:11Z")
when braking at higher speeds, my 2005 freestyle shakes like a wet dog. The car has been driven about 55,000, we've had brake work twice and all four tires replaced. all the work has been done at a local garage, since w… [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/freestyle/220.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=freestyle)