2007 Ford Five Hundred
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.
- Complaints
- 199
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- Vehicle speed control
Campaigns on file for 2007
Opened by NHTSA
35% of complaints
Complaints per year
2007: 199 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2005 | 510 |
| 2006 | 364 |
| 2007 | 199 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Vehicle speed control
35% · 70 reportsShow complaint excerpts
For several months car has been lunging forward without my foot on the gas. A couple weeks ago while pulling into my driving way it lunged and the car ran into my concrete steps causing 3,500 worth of damage.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-05-28
Also filed under Structure
Power train
30% · 60 reportsMost commonly citing automatic transmission.
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It's starting not going into highway gears (5&6) just revs real high and when it does finally, it kicks really hard. Sounds and feels like it's going to drop out from under the car.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-11-10
Electrical system
11% · 22 reportsMost commonly citing wiring and 12v/24v/48v battery.
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I had this car repaired twice at a professional mechanic shop that cost me thousands of dollars. Every time, the car comes to stop or dies on me. I replaced the fuel filter one time that is underneath the car.
NHTSA ODI report, 2020-07-09
Also filed under Fuel/propulsion system
Fuel system, gasoline
11% · 21 reportsEngine
11% · 21 reportsSafety timeline
2 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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2006-08-04Fuel system, gasoline06E056000 Certain aftermarket fuel filters sold under the purolator brand name, p/n F65277, shipped from January 16 through June 2, 2006, for use on the above listed passenger vehicles. Due to incorrect…
Remedy: Ufi will notify owners and replace the filters free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2006. Owners may contact ufi filters USA at 800-230-5876.
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2011-05-11Preliminary evaluationClosed 2013-02-07 Idle instability
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2011-08-16Fuel system, gasoline11V355000 Ford is recalling certain model year 2007 Ford Five Hundred and Mercury montego vehicles manufactured from September 5, 2006, through September 11, 2006. The fuel tanks may not have consistent…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel tank free of charge. The safety recall began on August 16, 2011. Owners may contact Ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332.
Buy-smart checklist
2007 Ford Five Hundred — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Vehicle speed control: 70 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 60 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 22 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 06E056000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 11V355000 · Fuel system, gasoline
FAQ
- Is the 2007 Ford Five Hundred 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 Five Hundred?
- The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 35% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2007 Ford Five Hundred have?
- 2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.