TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD FREESTYLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN SHE PLACED THE VEHICLE IN REVERSE OR PARK THE ENGINE RPMS WOULD INCREASE AND THE VEHICLE WOULD LUNGE FORWARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO REFUSED TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE UNLESS THE CONTACT PAID FOR THE DIAGNOSTIC TEST. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE BUT DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN ANY RECALLS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 108,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 110,000. UPDATED 09/19/11 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THE CAR LURCHES FORWARD AND REVERSE AND THE CONSUMER HAD TO SLAM ON THE BRAKE TO KEEP THE VEHICLE FROM JUMPING. ALSO, WHEN THE CONSUMER WAS ATTEMPTING TO PARK, THE VEHICLE LURCHED FORWARD AND SHE HIT A FENCE CAUSING COSMETIC DAMAGE. UPDATED 10/03/11