2007 Ford Freestar Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2007 Ford Freestar.

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Complaints
77
Crashes
3
Fires
1
Injuries
2
Fatalities
Recalls
1

Worst 2007 Ford Freestar Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#126 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

Avg mileage:98,695 mi
#210 complaints

Unintended Acceleration

Avg mileage:81,334 mi
#38 complaints

Automatic Transmission

Avg mileage:85,940 mi
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2007 Ford Freestar.

Transmission / Drivetrain
26
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
98,695
Unintended Acceleration
10
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
81,334
Automatic Transmission
8
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
85,940
Electrical Faults
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
113,600
Engine & Cooling
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
89,082
Engine Problems
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Torque Converter
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Body Structure
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat-Related Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Airbags
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belt Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Seats:Mid/Rear Assembly
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Structural Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension:Front
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2007 Ford Freestar

1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~196,667 vehicles.

13V081000Seats
~196,667 affected

Ford is recalling certain model year 2004-2007 Freestar and Mercury Monterey vehicles manufactured from March 24, 2003, through November 7, 2006, equipped with a third row seat and originally sold in, or currently registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. The third row stowable seat can experience corrosion and structural degradation at the seat anchor mechanism mounted to the rear wheel wells. As a result of the corrosion, the third row seat may not fully latch into its seating position.

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2007 Ford Freestar — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2007 Ford Freestar reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2007 Ford Freestar has 77 NHTSA complaints, 3 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Transmission / Drivetrain with 26 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2007 Ford Freestar?
Top reported problems: Transmission / Drivetrain (26 complaints, avg 98,695 mi); Unintended Acceleration (10 complaints, avg 81,334 mi); Automatic Transmission (8 complaints, avg 85,940 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2007 Ford Freestar?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 94,080 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2007 Ford Freestar?
NHTSA complaints for the 2007 Ford Freestar include 3 crash-related reports, 1 fire reports, 2 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2007 Ford Freestar have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 196,667 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2007 Ford Freestar?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Ford Freestar reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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