2007 Ford Five Hundred Problems
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2007 Ford Five Hundred.
Worst 2007 Ford Five Hundred Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Unintended Acceleration
Transmission / Drivetrain
Engine Problems
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2007 Ford Five Hundred.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unintended Acceleration | 70 | 10 | — | 73,419 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 43 | 3 | — | 77,910 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 21 | 1 | — | 85,737 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 21 | 3 | — | 49,956 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 20 | 1 | — | 62,010 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 17 | — | — | 63,129 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 14 | 2 | 1 | 60,238 mi | |
| Fuel System | 13 | 1 | — | 96,070 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 6 | — | — | 58,660 mi | |
| Air Bags:Side/Window | 5 | 3 | — | 13,620 mi | |
| Structural Problems | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Brakes | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Rearview Mirrors/Devices:Exterior | 2 | — | 2 | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention:Warnings:External/Pedestrian Alert | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Other Equipment | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2007 Ford Five Hundred
1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~2,945 vehicles.
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.
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2007 Ford Five Hundred — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2007 Ford Five Hundred reliable?
What are common problems with the 2007 Ford Five Hundred?
At what mileage do problems start on the 2007 Ford Five Hundred?
How safe is the 2007 Ford Five Hundred?
Does the 2007 Ford Five Hundred have any recalls?
Should I buy a 2007 Ford Five Hundred?
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Ford Five Hundred reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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