2007 Ford Freestyle Problems
Typical for Model
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2007 Ford Freestyle.
Complaints
1,250
Crashes
42
Fires
1
Injuries
5
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2007 Ford Freestyle Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#1427 complaints
Unintended Acceleration
Avg mileage:71,029 mi
Crash-related:16
#2268 complaints
Transmission / Drivetrain
Avg mileage:82,580 mi
Crash-related:5
#393 complaints
Engine Problems
Avg mileage:94,795 mi
Crash-related:5
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2007 Ford Freestyle.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unintended Acceleration | 427 | 16 | — | 71,029 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 268 | 5 | — | 82,580 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 93 | 5 | — | 94,795 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 90 | — | — | 67,389 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 44 | 1 | — | 57,669 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 43 | — | — | 72,094 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 37 | 2 | 1 | 75,019 mi | |
| Fuel System | 33 | 2 | — | 82,482 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 26 | 1 | — | 63,292 mi | |
| Brakes | 17 | — | — | 98,112 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 16 | — | — | 39,276 mi | |
| Fuel System, Other | 15 | — | — | 58,399 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 9 | 2 | — | 110,186 mi | |
| Other Equipment | 8 | — | — | 73,604 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 8 | — | — | 91,050 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 8 | — | — | 105,503 mi | |
| Body Structure | 7 | 1 | — | 75,326 mi | |
| Driveline | 6 | — | — | 48,545 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 5 | 1 | — | 105,621 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Child Seat | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Instrument Cluster | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Frame And Members | 2 | — | — | — |
Unintended Acceleration
427
complaints
Crashes
16
Fires
—
Avg Miles
71,029
Transmission / Drivetrain
268
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
—
Avg Miles
82,580
Engine Problems
93
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
—
Avg Miles
94,795
Automatic Transmission
90
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
67,389
Engine & Cooling
44
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
57,669
Gasoline Fuel System
43
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
72,094
Electrical Faults
37
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
1
Avg Miles
75,019
Fuel System
33
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
82,482
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
26
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
63,292
Brakes
17
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
98,112
Hydraulic Brakes
16
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
39,276
Fuel System, Other
15
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
58,399
Steering Defects
9
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
110,186
Other Equipment
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
73,604
Seat Belt Issues
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
91,050
Suspension Failures
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
105,503
Body Structure
7
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
75,326
Driveline
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
48,545
Electronic Stability Control
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
105,621
Tire Defects
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Airbags
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Child Seat
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Instrument Cluster
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat-Related Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Electric
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Frame And Members
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2007 Ford Freestyle — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2007 Ford Freestyle reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2007 Ford Freestyle has 1,250 NHTSA complaints, 42 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Unintended Acceleration with 427 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2007 Ford Freestyle?
Top reported problems: Unintended Acceleration (427 complaints, avg 71,029 mi); Transmission / Drivetrain (268 complaints, avg 82,580 mi); Engine Problems (93 complaints, avg 94,795 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 Freestyle?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 75,685 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 Freestyle?
NHTSA complaints for the 2007 Ford Freestyle include 42 crash-related reports, 1 fire reports, 5 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 Freestyle have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2007 Ford Freestyle as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2007 Ford Freestyle?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Ford Freestyle reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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