2007 Ford Freestyle Power Train Problems

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jan 14, 2025 · 360 complaints analyzed

Owners have filed 360 complaints with NHTSA about power train problems on the 2007 Ford Freestyle, 40% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 73,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “throttle body” (20% of reports).

What owners describe

Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.

  • Throttle body: mentioned in 71 of 360 complaints (20%)
  • Foot brake: mentioned in 40 of 360 complaints (11%)
  • Put reverse: mentioned in 32 of 360 complaints (9%)
  • CVT transmission: mentioned in 25 of 360 complaints (7%)

How much does it cost to fix?

Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical power train repair on the 2007 Ford Freestyle at $6,500, and half of them between $1,500 and $8,550.

Based on 24 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2010–2018), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.

At what mileage do power train problems happen?

Based on 333 complaints that reported the odometer reading.

Under 10k miles3 · 1%
10k–25k miles4 · 1%
25k–50k miles52 · 16%
50k–75k miles116 · 35%
75k–100k miles82 · 25%
100k–150k miles59 · 18%
150k+ miles17 · 5%

How serious are the reports?

Of 360 complaints, 5 mention a crash.

Ford Freestyle power train complaints by model year

Peak: 2006, with 484 complaints
2004: 6200462005: 44720054472006: 48420064842007: 3602007360

n = 1,297 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Model yearPower Train complaintsShare of that yearMedian miles
2007 Freestyle36040%73,000
2006 Freestyle48437%78,000
2005 Freestyle44731%86,100
2004 Freestyle650%105,000

When owners reported it

Peak: 2011, with 129 complaints
2008: 2200822010: 49492011: 12920111292012: 83832013: 292013292014: 26262015: 152015152016: 332017: 6201762018: 662019: 5201952020: 332021: 2202122023: 112025: 120251

n = 360 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Related recalls (0)

No safety recall lists power train for the 2007 Ford Freestyle. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.

What owners report

Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are 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…

Received Jan 14, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11635828

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…

Received Sep 15, 2023 · NHTSA complaint 11544728

The contact owns a 2007 Ford Freestyle. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 MPH or above, the vehicle would suddenly go into limp mode and fail to accelerate. There was a warning light that displayed a wrench however, the contact did not know what was indicated specifically. The…

Received Dec 28, 2021 · NHTSA complaint 11445274
Ford Freestyle
2005-2007 Ford Freestyle photographed in College Park, Maryland , USA.. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.

Frequently asked questions

Do all 2007 Ford Freestyles have power train problems?

No. NHTSA has 360 owner complaints about power train for the 2007 Ford Freestyle (40% of the 893 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.

Was there a recall on the 2007 Ford Freestyle power train?

No recall currently lists power train for this vehicle.

At what mileage do power train problems start?

The median reported mileage is 73,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.

How much does it cost to fix power train problems on the 2007 Ford Freestyle?

Owners report a typical cost of $6,500 (half paid between $1,500 and $8,550), from 24 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.

What do owners say about power train problems on the 2007 Ford Freestyle?

The most frequent phrase is “throttle body”, in 71 of 360 complaints, followed by “foot brake” (40).

Other 2007 Ford Freestyle problems

See all 2007 Ford Freestyle problems or power train problems across all Freestyle years.