
Ford Freestyle Transmission Rebuild
The transmission is one of the most costly parts of your vehicle. Rebuilding a transmission varies depending on the year, make and model of your vehicle.
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2005 Ford Freestyle
3.0L V6 SE • 149,000 miles
Healdsburg , CA 95448
$8,195 - $10,017

2005 Ford Freestyle
3.0L V6 • 90,000 miles
Houston , TX 77026
$8,451 - $10,329

2005 Ford Freestyle
3.0L V6 SEL • 86,000 miles
La Mirada , CA 90638
$8,633 - $10,551

2005 Ford Freestyle
3.0L V6 • 210,000 miles
Escondido , CA 92026
$8,740 - $10,682

2005 Ford Freestyle
3.0L V6 Limited • 171,000 miles
Glendale , CA 91203
$9,298 - $11,364

2005 Ford Freestyle
3.0L V6 SE • 89,000 miles
Menifee , CA 92584
$736 - $900

2006 Ford Freestyle
3.0L V6 Limited • 81,000 miles
Fillmore , CA 93015
$788 - $964

2005 Ford Freestyle
3.0L V6 SEL • 89,000 miles
Stockton , CA 95206
$775 - $947

2005 Ford Freestyle
3.0L V6 SE • 85,000 miles
Los Angeles , CA 90034
$781 - $955

2006 Ford Freestyle
3.0L V6 SE • 45,000 miles
San Gabriel , CA 91776
$803 - $981
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What is rebuilding a Transmission? Why not replace it?
Let’s start with a more simple question: what is a transmission? But let’s make this short because, honestly, you probably don’t care about the technical details. You care about the role the transmission plays in your car. In short, the transmission manipulates the engine output, to make sure that power is always available to you. The transmission is also responsible for taking the power created by the engine and routing it to the wheels. Pretty important, yeah? There are four primary types of transmissions. Automatics, manuals, continuously variable transmissions (CTVs), and dual-clutch transmissions (DCTs). In general, CTVs and DCTs are not rebuilt, just replaced. So, rebuilding. Not a word you hear a lot with cars, right? But in the case of the transmission, it comes into play. Here’s what happens: the transmission gets taken apart, just like you do with an appliance when it’s not working right. But unlike you and the appliance, the transmission actually gets fixed and put back together in the right order. During a rebuild, the “soft” parts of the automatic transmission are replaced. These are the elements that easily wear with use and friction, like bands, seals, clutch plates, and gaskets. The transmission cooler will be flushed out and replaced, and the filter will be replaced as well. Further damage will be checked for, and replaced as necessary. And then it’s all put back together, by people who actually know what they’re doing. So, why not just replace the transmission? Simple. Sometimes, it’s cheaper to rebuild it. Would you rather spend more money or less money? Thought so.
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Symptoms of a failing Transmission
Difficulty shifting
You take your transmission for granted. It’s natural. Everyone does. You don’t realize how nice it is to have a fully functioning transmission until you don’t have one. If your car has hard shifting, gear slipping, is banging into gears, or has blips of accelerated RPMs without increased speeds, then your transmission isn’t feeling so hot.
Funny noises
If you drive a stickshift, and you hear grinding when you shift gears, you’re either a bad driver, or there’s something wrong with your transmission. You can decide which is worse. If you drive an automatic (don’t worry, only some people are judging you), then you might hear a wildly annoying whining noise from a grumpy transmission.
Check engine light
Your secret isn’t really a secret. We know that you like to ignore that check engine light every time it illuminates. It’s just a little light, right? What’s the worst it can do? Ignore the check engine light at your own peril. Ultimately, it’s lit up because something’s wrong with your car, and no matter how much you try and will it into existence, that reason isn’t magically going away.
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If you haven’t figured it out by now, the transmission is a critical part of your car. You need a functioning transmission, and driving around with a faulty one can cause serious damage to other parts of your car.
Don’t beat around the bush with your transmission.
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Are you SURE I need a new transmission?!

So… I googled “freestyle helicopter noise”. With some research, and then an actual diagnoses from Ford,
Nobody can get a real diagnosis from simply doing research. Only a true tranny tech with the car in his shop can diagnose and repair your problem. Yes, it is possible that the tech can repair the tranny… but just replacing a bearing assembly involves disassembly that necessitates the replacement of other parts too, as well as fluids and filters, and often finds associated damage. And there’s the cost of removing, repairing, and reinstalling the tranny, and once you ask why the bearing failed you open up all sorts of possibilities that could render all the other parts bad too… like was the tranny accidentally drained and not refilled, or did it leak and run low on fluid for a long time. Bearings don’t generally fail without cause.
Very often it’s more cost effective to simply replace the tranny with a rebuilt one. A tech can diagnose yours and give you your options.
NOTE: I strongly urge you to avoid “chain” shops, like that big name that rhymes with All Automatics Must Come Out. Ii recommend a reputable independently owned and operated tranny shop. You’ll have to pay for the work involved in the diagnosis, but this almost always is a good investment.
Where is the transmission control module located?

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- 2006 FORD FREESTYLE
- 3.0L
- 6 CYL
- 4WD
- AUTOMATIC
- 113,000 MILES
Thanks,
Daryl




Well, that's weird. I also looked at '05 and '07. The '05 was the same and the'07 didn't show anything. I'll find out more on Monday. I've attached one of the pictures you sent below. I've made a red mark on a harness connector and am curious to know where it leads. I've also attached a picture below of what I found for '05 and up Freestyle TCM online. Possibly mounted inside transmission. Let us know about that harness and we'll go from there. Hope this helps and thanks again for using 2CarPros.








Take a look at the picture below. Based on this you have a valve body that performs the functions of the TCM in the auto transmission.
Let's take a step back and provide the code you have and we can run through the diagnostic info to see what we need to replace. Thanks



Here is what I found relating to that code on your truck. I've attached diagnostic steps below. Keep us updated as to what you find and let us know if you have any further questions or diagnostic steps needed. Hope this helps and thanks again for using 2CarPros.
Danny-





Motorcraft DY1213 Automatic Transmission Output Shaft Speed Sensor. Is this what you think I need? If so were is it located?



Let us know if this information helped or if you have any further questions on this issue. Thanks again for using 2CarPros and keep us updated.
Danny-


Okay, sounds good. Let us know if you need any more help or info. Thanks again for using 2CarPros.
Danny-
2006 Ford Freestyle - AT Filter Kit
When servicing your transmission, make sure to replace your filter and pan seal. Your transmission filter keeps the fluid in your transmission clean and free of debris. If the filter is plugged with debris, fluid can't cycle through the transmission. A clogged transmission filter might cause rattling noises, transmission fluid leaks, a burning smell or smoke, or even an eventual loss of shifting. Replacing the filter as soon as you notice a problem can save your transmission. Transmission filter kits from O'Reilly Auto Parts contain everything you need--including the filter, O-rings, and transmission pan gasket--to complete your repair.
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Ford Freestyle repairs by problem area
83871 km | Turbine sound that was related to speed. |
119300 km C $650 | Car will not move when the ambient temperature is lower than freezing. Self diagnosed that the transmission high pressure filter housing bypass solenoid is not working. Dealer performed transmission service and cleaned the solenoid. |
154000 km C $4000 | CVT Noise |
57000 km | Axle seal on front driver's side leaking. Part ordered. |
59590 km | Replaced front driver's side axle seal. Replace leaking axle seal on drivers side. Covered under factory warranty. |
96774 km | And an axle seal replacement leak. Repaired under Ford CPO warranty with loaner. |
120968 km | CVT Transmission was making a whirring noise when the car was in park or neutral. Diagnosed with bad input shaft/bearing. Parts are no longer available (car is only 4 years old), so entire CVT transmission replaced. CPO Warrenty covered. |
133871 km US $107 | replaced axle, had complained for some time about noise when fully turned. The dealer said it was the "bump stops" and would lubricate it with no effect. Different dealer said axles and replaced under the extended drivetrain warranty. |
145161 km | Ticking noise from transmission. Reading online sounds like a common symptom of CVT failure. Non-repairable. Full replacement about $5300. Traded car. |
100000 km C $2123 | Vehicle taken in for CVT fluid change. One week after return, vehicle would randomly go into "limp" mode. Vehicle returned, determined that the mechatronics unit had failed and one of the clutch packs was quite worn. Parts replaced. |
38710 km | Replaced transmission. Replaced Transmission |
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18042 km | Noise when driving 30 to 45 mph. Dealer found problem from transmission. Another transmission ordered, replaced in one day. Problem solved. Covered by warranty! Drives like new now! |
64516 km US $40 | Adjust transmission linkage. Adjust transmission linkage |
124000 km C $150 | haldex pump problem, |
131000 km C $2539 | AWD sensor always on, they changes the pump and 4x4 module |
136284 km US $3100 | Low grinding noise from the front end when wheel turned slightly. Replaced the AWD power takeoff. Did not solve problem. Claimed that replacement was not aligned properly. Reinstalled now noise free. I question need for replacement. |
98387 km | Input shaft bearing |
20968 km | Noise sounded like a bad engine rod bearing. Turned out to be the transmission input shaft bearings. No warning lights came on and the car was completely driveable. Dealer gave me a loaner for free. Excellant service. |
159677 km US $65 | Replaced front wheel hubs and bearings |
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193548 km US $7300 | Replaced transmission with a new one |
206452 km US $7300 | CFT30 transmission failed and had to be replaced. This transmission is presently on 60 day backorder from Ford, however, my shop located two in a warehouse. $7300 is a ridiculous price, however, the only other option is a used one, $3300. |
191010 km US $310 | Replaced driver's side front axle seal. |
246774 km US $62 | Transmission was replaced in kind under warranty from when original transmission was replaced. Owner was charged $62 for a broken thermostat housing that happened during the repair process. The powertrain company provided a transmission. Replace CVT Transmission in kind. The CVT was replaced by a powertrain company under warranty. The shop would have charged around 2k for a transmission but the warranty provided one - I have no way of knowing what the transmission cost was |
119355 km US $210 | Transaxle seal leak repair. |
155939 km US $1870 | The car would lose power suddenly but everything would be fine when restarted. Determined to be a faulty electronic control module. Dealer replaced it and had to change all the fluids and filters because of the repair. |
83871 km | Torque converter went bad, because of a seal failure, Ford can not get parts - lack of parts manufactured, have a Premium warranty with 10 day rental. The rental expires before Ford can even get the not new, or rebuilt parts to the Dealer. |
88710 km | Car jumps while accelerating, let off pedal, comes to a quick stop. has been returned once for loud popping noises, told us the bolts just needed tightening on subframe. Starting to hear it again, told them to fix when towed in. |
120968 km | Trans light came on,car would pulse pulling slight incline,could get no codes, dealer cleared, light came on again 2 days later. Dealer tested,put in new seals and another converter,new trans ECM,cleaned MAFS and throttle boy, OK for six weeks. |
230645 km US $80 | Researched/found prob with trans & throttle body this model b 4 purchase. Purchased ext warranty when bought 30 mo ago. S/son used car 6 mo and trans out 957 miles out of warranty! Love the car/ will repair and keep just looking best way. |
50000 km | My 2006 Ford Freestyle experienced a transmission seal leak at 31,000 miles, under warranty. The dealer removed the transmission, and replaced a bearing, o-rings, and seals at no charge. |
55000 km | Freestyle in the shop for warranty work on crankshaft seal replacement, HVAC blend door creaking, engine roll resistors top and bottom cracked (rubber motor mounts). Everything was fixed except for the blend door, it still is creaking. |
125500 km C $500 | Changed transmission in full. The car keeps acting out - at times it just won't go any direction, like the clutch is not engaging or something. |
156000 km | Transmission never fully fixed earlier, warning lights remained on. Transmission gave up again. They tried changing just the mechatronic, found needed entire transmission. Extended warranty would have covered half of $3,000 cost. Not worth it, junked car. |
329032 km US $677 | CV axle |
201613 km US $3000 | CVT started going out at 99K miles. Drove until 123K. Replaced with salvage yard CVT. |
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138710 km US $5500 | cvt transmission replaced with new one from mfg |
227419 km US $550 | AWD system. fluid pump failure that activates the W AWD system. Per Ford the part is no longer available. |
256452 km | AWD fluid pump never repaired. |
186000 km C $1100 | Transmission not shifting properly when cold. Replaced mecatronic unit. |
144606 km US $4200 | CVT transmission failed. |
104839 km | CVT transmission was leaking. Problem happened after CVT service. Was told not related to service but not sure. Ford and Dealer picked up all costs including rental car so I'm happy. :) |
146774 km US $1000 | I noticed fluid was leaking from front of vehicle. Dealer found transmission pan gasket needed to be replaced. |
74000 km C $100 | Transaxle Roll Resistor bushing replaced |
176606 km | The traction control and AWD quit working. They blamed it on my tires to get out of paying via extended warranty. It was too expensive, so now my AWD car with traction control is a FWD car without traction control. |
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95161 km US $5000 | transmission failure |
95161 km US $500 | severe transmission failure which would cost $5K to fix so got rid of car |
51613 km US $125 | Transmission light and engine light came on while driving with some hesitation of the vehicle experienced. Dealer traced problem to loose air cleaner cover but diagnostics cost $125.00 to analyze. |
198387 km US $240 | leak fixed with new gasket |
217742 km | Transmission totally failed. Car not repaired. Donated to charity |
41935 km | transmission pan gasket leak. put in trans pan gasket. |
77419 km | Transmission shifter would get stuck in Park. Had to disassemble shifter module and deactivate the park release solenoid safety module. Took about 1 hour after I figured how to get the console out. Part is not replaceable as it comes as part of assembly. |
94635 km US $12 | Replaced Transmission roll resistor. |
198387 km | Input shaft bearings bad. Requires replacement. Over $4,000 estimated repair costs |
280645 km | Transmission was making clanking noises, unknown cause. Traded vehicle although it was running fine at the time. |
167742 km | transmission needed replacing I junked the car instead. It required over $9000 in parts from the dealer. |
56452 km | CVT transmission PCM module needed reprogramming to cure "excessive hunting" between 30 - 45 mph. |
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50000 km | Shifting lever made a squeeking noise when going into Park. Turns out there is a TSB for this issue. Entire shifting mechanism was replaced. Parts were ordered during a previous visit. |
185000 km C $1300 | AWD malfunction. Replaced pump for AWD system. Not sure of actual part name. Part was $750. |
251613 km US $1500 | Issue showed up as AWD Drive Failure message with Traction Control Failure light on. Was due to a common failure for the CV transmission on the Freestyle. Not the catastrophic mechanical failure, but the pressure sensor and Mechatronic unit. |
36000 km | AWD stop functionning, only front wheels where ok. 3 bolts where missing on the "PTO", the attachment of the rear drive shaft to the transmission, and the rests where loose causing the AWD not to function. Bolts where replaced, tighten with loctite. |
38000 km | All Wheel Drive not working. They needed to replace transfer case and rear drive axle. Pinion Gear in transfer case was damaged. |
180645 km US $1241 | Rear differential was failing. Replaced with used part. |
183445 km US $75 | AWD sensor not working properly |
201613 km US $2000 | The computer that monitors the AWD sensors was broken. It had to be replaced. |
245161 km US $50 | I was getting warning lights and messages on my dashboard that there was a problem with the transmission, or the engine, or the AWD system. Putting it on the scanner showed only one code related to transmission solenoid. No problem driving. |
264516 km | The warning light subsequently would show up intermittently. It wasn't much of a problem, so I never bothered taking it to the dealer, as my mechanic couldn't find anything to fix. |
32258 km | Gear shift level moves from PARK, with extreme difficulty. No problem between R,N,D,L. Only removing from Park. Required a replacement Gear Shift Lever to be ordered from Ford |
138497 km US $300 | Transmission would not come out if first gear (safe mode). Dealer wanted $1,700 to repair but hydraulic valve body part was not available for two months. Decided to wait and see. Computer reset, car is acting normally. |
100000 km US $950 | AWD nonfunctional installed new rear pump and temperature sensor. |
1290 km | Transmission failed - replaced transmission |
174194 km US $178 | "Check Transmission" and the wrench light came on. The dealer updated the software but it continued to occur. They quoted about $7,100 for a new transmission. I'm still able to drive short distance but am looking to replace this car. |
120000 km C $150 | Passenger side front Wheel Bearing |
248387 km US $400 | DEM (differential Electronic Module) failure. The DEM has been replaced but the All Wheel Drive is still malfunctioning because the oil pump in the rear differential needs to be replaced. |
255639 km US $1314 | Replaced oil pump for all-wheel-drive system. |
218842 km | Reprogramming recall related to transmission. |
148387 km US $2800 | Had input shaft replaced and bearings also. Replaced pressure sensor on rear differential, but AWD malfunction light is on. |
148387 km US $700 | the Input shaft failed again, transmission shop had someone machine a new shaft, so far so good, also the AWD malfunction light was due to a faulty pump at the rear differential, was replaced for 700.00 |
34194 km | Vehicle stuck in 'Failsafe Engine Mode' and 'Check Engine' light illuminated. After testing, dealership replaced the throttle body housing under warranty. |
56452 km | 'AWD MALFUNCTION' appeared on the dashboard while driving. Problem disappears after car has been left sitting overnight, but the error intermittantly has reappeared now at least four times over the last three weeks. |
61290 km US $100 | 'AWD MALFUNCTION' and the wrench light continued to appear after last visit. Dealer found a DTC code in the transmission, and replaced a seal on the Haldex unit as per a Ford TSB. Ford covered most of the cost under goodwill even though it out of warranty |
90000 km | Transmission leak at transmission pan, pan and gasket replaced. |
168000 km C $15 | Repaired clip on shift linkage causing sloppy shifting. |
308065 km US $1000 | Rear differential pump burned out, wasnt circulating fluid, so it kept tripping Traction control error message. Heard that Ford didnt have a recommended service check, but Volvo did, which this car is based on. |
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