2007 Ford 500

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2007 Ford 500
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:43:14.245Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Ford 500 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2007 highlighted. 2005: 99 complaints 2005 2006: 68 complaints 2006 2007: 37 complaints 2007
2007: 37 complaints
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YearComplaints
200599
200668
200737

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

POWER TRAIN 30%

30% of complaints: power train — 11 distinct reports on file.

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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180810

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 22%

22% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 8 distinct reports on file.

ENGINE 19%

19% of complaints: engine — 7 distinct reports on file.

INJURY
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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180810

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 19%

19% of complaints: electrical system — 7 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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I STARTED MY CAR THIS MORNING AND WAITED A FEW MINUTES FOR MY SON TO COME OUT. NO MORE THAN 3 MINUTES AND MY PASSENGER MIRROR STARTED SMOKING REALLY BAD. MY HUSBAND RAN OUT AND IT WAS ON FIRE! *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20140912

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180706

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 8%

8% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 3 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2007 Ford 500 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (11 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (8 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (7 reports on file for this year).

FAQ

Is the 2007 Ford 500 reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2007 Ford 500?

The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 30% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2007 Ford 500 have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.