2007 Ford Five Hundred Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Five Hundred years
- Fewer complaints than other years 3rd of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 199 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Ford Five Hundred. That ranks 3rd out of 4 Five Hundred model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is vehicle speed control (70 complaints, 35%), typically at around 69,886 miles. Complaints mention 17 crashes, 3 fires, 6 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 199owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 17complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2007 Ford Five Hundred problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control problems | 70 | 35% | 69,886 | “throttle body” (43%) | — |
| Power Train problems | 59 | 30% | 62,300 | “throttle body” (22%) | — |
| Electrical System | 22 | 11% | 61,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 21 | 11% | 71,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 21 | 11% | 53,274 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 19 | 10% | 64,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 13 | 7% | 80,211 | — | — |
| Structure | 8 | 4% | 62,100 | — | — |
| Equipment | 7 | 4% | 32,250 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 7 | 4% | 88,713 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 6 | 3% | 19,500 | — | — |
| Steering | 6 | 3% | 63,500 | — | — |
| Suspension | 4 | 2% | 54,772 | — | — |
| Tires | 4 | 2% | 74,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 4 | 2% | 74,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 2 | 1% | 87,241 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 1% | 35,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 1% | 40,100 | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 1% | 73,586 | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 1% | 1,900 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1% | 3 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 1% | 2,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 1% | 35,150 | — | — |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 1% | 23,030 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2007 Ford Five Hundred recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:filler pipe and cap
Problem: Ford is recalling certain model year 2007 ford five hundred and mercury montego vehicles manufactured from september 5, 2006, through september 11, 2006. The fuel tanks may not have consistent welds between the fuel tank and fuel filler neck spud which can affect the strength of the joint. Some fuel tank spud welds may not provide the expected strength in the event of a severe rear impact to the vehicle. An improper weld can result in a crack in the joint which could illuminate the emissions malfunction indicator light, cause a fuel odor, or allow fuel to leak out.
Risk: Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel tank free of charge. The safety recall began on august 16, 2011. Owners may contact ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Idle instability (PE11018) — opened May 11, 2011, closed Feb 7, 2013.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
It's starting not going into highway gears (5&6) just revs real high and when it does finally, it kicks really hard. Sounds and feels like it's going to drop out from under the car.
After driving half-hour in high-way southward on i-45 in the morning. The car cannot be accelerate at around 40mph when i ramp up to 288, and the auto-lock light turned red. Seconds later, it recovered back. 2 minutes later, it happened again . And again . So i parked it . ~8-hours later, i started…
I had this car repaired twice at a professional mechanic shop that cost me thousands of dollars. Every time, the car comes to stop or dies on me. I replaced the fuel filter one time that is underneath the car. Now the car is sitting in my garage because of the fuel pump not functioning and does not…
It began with the 12 volt not working. Put in new fuse it blew. Then instrument panel speedometer goes black, if you got the dash it comes back on the battery got completely drained bought a new one. Still have a short somewhere . Noticed a million other complaints the same should this not be…
Car is leaking fuel from the gas tank area, looks like its leaking from the filler neck. At times it leaks a considerable amount. I'm also having surging issues. Mainly at low speeds. The vehicle has also shut down in the middle of traffic. These problems truly concern me and i question the safety…
Other Ford Five Hundred years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 199 | 1 |
| 2006 Five Hundred | 364 | 0 |
| 2005 Five Hundred | 510 | 2 |
| 2004 Five Hundred | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Ford Five Hundred?
Owners most often report vehicle speed control, power train, electrical system problems. The top one, vehicle speed control, accounts for 70 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2007 Ford Five Hundred?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2007 Ford Five Hundred a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Five Hundred model years, the 2007 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.