2007 Ford 500 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train (10) · Vehicle Speed Control (8) · Engine (4)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
31 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (1)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Engine 2012-11-29 · CSP-12N03 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ford: see document search button for owner letter. momentary engine idle rpm surge may be intermittent and may occur, due to deposits buildup in throttle body, at low speeds, while parking or entering driveway and check engine lamp may illuminate. models 2005-07 freestyle, 500, montego.
What owners report
2018-08-10 · Power Train · 83,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford 500. while driving 15 mph, the vehicle decelerated and unintentionally lost power. in addition, the transmission fault and check engine indicators illuminated. the contact mentioned that the accelerator pedal was depressed, but the speedometer only showed that the vehicle was traveling 20 mph. afterwards, the vehicl…”
2018-07-06 · Electrical System · 112,425 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford 500. while driving approximately 15 mph, the instrument cluster lost all power, the air conditioner turned off, and the reverse lights illuminated. the contact stated that the failures occurred at least ten times daily for the last two months. the contact continued driving and, after approximately 30 minutes, the in…”
2017-10-17 · Vehicle Speed Control · 140,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford 500. upon changing gears from park to drive, the vehicle independently accelerated to a high rate of speed without warning. the vehicle was not inspected by a dealer. the manufacturer was notified of the failure to determine if a dealer could test drive the vehicle and provide a solution. the manufacturer had one ts…”
2017-07-13 · Vehicle Speed Control · 110,000 mi“car lunges forward when in drive while stopped, easing forward, and braking in the parking lots and streets. the same problem occurred with the 2006 model i owned previously and ford replaced the throttle body. please reference nthsa case #10468869 and ford case#1670332142 for futher information on this problem.…”
2016-11-05 · Seats · 155,000 mi · 💥 crash“vehicle was stationary at a traffic signal and rear ended by another automobile which pushed it into the stopped vehicle in front. the drivers seat collapsed backward to a horizontal position in the accident leaving me laying down in the seat. my neck and legs were injured in the accident. …”
2016-08-12 · Vehicle Speed Control · 65,000 mi“unwanted sudden acceleration when removing foot from brake pedal sometimes! going from a stopped position, the car lurches forward before your foot reaches the gas pedal after removing it from the brake!…”
2016-08-05 · Vehicle Speed Control“we experience the doors opening light coming on saying doors are a jar. rpms rev up in the car will pull forward at a stop. passenger seat belt will open. transmission will show slowing in shifting gears. the ac will experience shutting off during hot temperature no cool air will flow through vents.…”
2016-07-30 · Exterior Lighting · 106,000 mi“cluster panel goes dark, affecting ability to see speed and defroster's ability to clear windows.…”
2016-07-27 · Unknown Or Other · 154,000 mi“the car surges when i take it out of park (reverse or drive). it also surges when slowing down or when i have the brakes on. a little old asian lady cussed me out one day because she was behind my car when i put it in reverse and it surged. i didn't hit her but it really scarred the heck out of her. it happens all the time. 154,000 miles…”
2016-06-06 · Engine · 860,007 mi“after the last stunt of getting injured i was reluctant to take the car out, however i had a vet emergency with my pet which i have documents to prove appointment. the office is less then 5 miles away, as soon as i came to a stop assign the car accelerated into oncoming traffic then stahlled today??? this car is dangerous!!!!!!!!!!!! im going to wi…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.