NHTSA Complaint #10899184 — 2005 FORD FREESTYLE

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10899184
Vehicle	2005 FORD FREESTYLE
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	August 29, 2016
Date Filed	August 29, 2016
Mileage	135,147 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	OH

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD FREESTYLE. WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE LUNGED FORWARD ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE FAIL SAFE ENGINE MODE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE THROTTLE BODY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 135,147.

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