2007 Ford Freestyle Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Freestyle years
- More complaints than other years 3rd of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 893 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Ford Freestyle. That ranks 3rd out of 5 Freestyle model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is vehicle speed control (428 complaints, 48%), typically at around 65,000 miles. Complaints mention 27 crashes, 1 fire, 4 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 893owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 27complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2007 Ford Freestyle 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 | 428 | 48% | 65,000 | “throttle body” (31%) | $1,250 |
| Power Train problems | 360 | 40% | 73,000 | “throttle body” (20%) | $6,500 |
| Engine problems | 93 | 10% | 90,000 | “foot brake” (16%) | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling problems | 74 | 8% | 60,750 | “throttle body” (30%) | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 43 | 5% | 65,837 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 43 | 5% | 72,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 39 | 4% | 67,794 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 33 | 4% | 82,755 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 17 | 2% | 97,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 16 | 2% | 33,713 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 15 | 2% | 54,250 | — | — |
| Equipment | 12 | 1% | 72,566 | — | — |
| Structure | 11 | 1% | 52,951 | — | — |
| Suspension | 10 | 1% | 75,019 | — | — |
| Steering | 9 | 1% | 101,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 8 | 1% | 97,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 5 | 1% | 75,019 | — | — |
| Tires | 5 | 1% | 25,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 4 | 0% | 94,500 | — | — |
| Child Seat | 2 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 2 | 0% | 124,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 2 | 0% | 66,306 | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 0% | 42,494 | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 0% | 98,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 0% | 250 | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 0% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 0% | 87,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 0% | 75,019 | — | — |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 0% | 63,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2007 Ford Freestyle recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2007 Ford Freestyle.
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.
- Tire valve cracking (PE08060) — opened Oct 14, 2008, closed Apr 9, 2009.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2007 Ford Freestyle. The contact stated while driving approximately 10 MPH in a parking lot, the contact depressed the brake pedal and the vehicle jolted forward. The contact stated that the vehicle was also hesitating before moving forward when the gear shifter was shifted into…
Under carriage is completely rotten floor boards ,shock mounts, rear frame. Garage on lunenburg st.in Fitchburg,MA said that it was so rotten that he couldn't find a safe spot to put the car on the lift to do exhaust work. Put in a complaint in Sept 2023 with NHTSA ID number 11544728. I explained…
The contact owns a 2007 Ford Freestyle. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the transmission failed to shift properly. The contact stated that the transmission warning light was illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that the floorboard, undercarriage, and shock mounts were…
I had an oil change for vehicle. Service technician listed on report of vehicle that the subframe has several holes in it and a long crack along the seam . It was serviced by the facility that does my servicing so I believe that qualifies as a dealer. I transport four children back and forth to…
Front crossmember/subframe that supports the motor and transmission as well as connects controls arms for both front wheels rusted out almost causing an accident due to loss of vehicle control.
Other Ford Freestyle years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 893 | 0 |
| 2006 Freestyle | 1,300 | 1 |
| 2005 Freestyle | 1,459 | 2 |
| 2004 Freestyle | 12 | 0 |
| 2002 Freestyle | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Ford Freestyle?
Owners most often report vehicle speed control, power train, engine problems. The top one, vehicle speed control, accounts for 428 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2007 Ford Freestyle?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2007 Ford Freestyle a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Freestyle model years, the 2007 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.