2007 Ford Freestyle problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Vehicle Speed Control (427) · Power Train (203) · Power Train:automatic Transmission (54)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
809 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (9)
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.
Power Train 2024-05-24 · SSM 52567 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
motorcraft® continuously variable chain-type transmission fluid (xt-7-qcft in non-canadian markets, cxt-7-lcf12 in canada) is no longer manufactured and will only be available until inventory depletes. the recommended replacement fluids are phillips 66 versatrans® cvt plus fluid or kendall versatran
Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe 2016-09-21 · SSM 46085 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the powertrain control/emissions diagnosis (pc/ed) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (etbs). the etc_act and etc_dsd pids should not used to diagnose possible etb concerns. the ids has a limited refresh rate when reading these pids and cannot display quickly enough to
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.
Service Brakes, Air 2007-11-28 · 0710 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ford mercury service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. certain 2005 through 2007 fwd and awd ford five hundred, freestyle and mercury montego vehicles - rear brake wear. also have an owner's letter. *nj updated 1/25/08. *nj
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:pads 2007-04-27 · 0759 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
rear brake drag, noise, dust, and/or premature pad wear. *kb
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine 2007-04-01 · 19722 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
mil with dtc p0106 and/or p0109. *kb
Showing the 6 most recent of 9 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2025-01-14 · Power Train · 80,000 mi“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 drive. the contact stated that the failure was a re…”
2023-12-21 · Unknown Or Other“under carriage is completely rotten floor boards ,shock mounts, rear frame. garage on lunenburg st.in fitchburg,ma said that it was so rotten that he couldn't find a safe spot to put the car on the lift to do exhaust work. put in a complaint in sept 2023 with nhtsa id number 11544728. i explained to them that i had contacted ford motor co. and fo…”
2023-09-15 · Structure:frame And Members“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 rusted. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. …”
2022-06-27 · Unknown Or Other“i had an oil change for vehicle. service technician listed on report of vehicle that the subframe has several holes in it and a long crack along the seam . it was serviced by the facility that does my servicing so i believe that qualifies as a dealer. i transport four children back and forth to school and am very concerned about the vehicle “ fal…”
2022-03-24 · Unknown Or Other“front crossmember/subframe that supports the motor and transmission as well as connects controls arms for both front wheels rusted out almost causing an accident due to loss of vehicle control. …”
2021-12-28 · Power Train:automatic Transmission · 100,000 mi“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 contact had not taken the vehicle to the dealer to …”
2021-03-23 · Unknown Or Other · 90,000 mi“the car suddenly started making noise then a wrench light shortly after came on and motor/ transmission maybe reves very high and can't drive it…”
2020-11-09 · Power Train · 180,000 mi“my 2007 ford freestyle 2wd cvt transmission making noise in park and neutral. took to mechanic and was informed that the input shaft and bearing was bad. transmission shop said same thing. did research and found hundreds and hundreds of complaints about same issue.…”
2020-10-14 · Vehicle Speed Control · 247,000 mi“when driving the car suddenly lurches forward. i have had the car 3 days and it has done this twice. both times i was on city streets driving up a slight incline. the first time i was driving about 35 mph. two different towns two different hills. the first was a freeway overpass and the second was just a street on a hill. today i had just pulled ou…”
2020-09-11 · Structure:body · 161,000 mi“while driving on the highway, the ford freestyle had a sudden jolt/wiggle during a long sweeping turn to the left. continued driving home for 200 miles without issues. the driver's rear wheel appeared crooked (splaying out) afterwards. car was brought in for inspection and the rear subframe was broken. mechanic noticed large amount of rust. car ha…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.