2007 Ford Freestar — Model Year Report: verdict, complaints & recalls

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

2007: 64 complaints

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Year	Complaints
2004	1227
2005	886
2006	356
2007	64

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

POWER TRAIN 41%

41% of complaints: power train — 26 distinct reports on file.

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"TAKATA RECALL" WHILE DRIVING MY VAN I LOST TO GO TO THE BANK, WHEN I WENT TO PUT MY FOOT ON THE GAS PEDAL IT WOULD NOT GO. THERE WAS NO MOVEMENT. IT MADE THIS FUNNY SOUND UNDER THE HOOD.

NHTSA ODI report, 20171227

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, WHILE THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE CONTACT HEARD A RATTLING NOISE UNDER THE HOOD.

NHTSA ODI report, 20171121

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 16%

16% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 10 distinct reports on file.

INJURY

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MY 2007 VAN HAS STOPPED DRIVING ON OVER 6 OCCASIONS WHILE I AM DRIVING, IT HAS BEEN REPAIRED 4X AND ALWAYS TOLD IT WAS A NEW ISSUE. ON THE LAST OCCASION I LEFT THE VAN ON THE ROAD GOT MY MOM TO PICK ME UP.

NHTSA ODI report, 20080704

POWER TRAIN 13%

13% of complaints: power train — 8 distinct reports on file.

INJURY

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MY 2007 VAN HAS STOPPED DRIVING ON OVER 6 OCCASIONS WHILE I AM DRIVING, IT HAS BEEN REPAIRED 4X AND ALWAYS TOLD IT WAS A NEW ISSUE. ON THE LAST OCCASION I LEFT THE VAN ON THE ROAD GOT MY MOM TO PICK ME UP.

NHTSA ODI report, 20080704

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 8%

8% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 5 distinct reports on file.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 8%

8% of complaints: electrical system — 5 distinct reports on file.

FIRE

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PASSENGER SIDE MIRROR BURNED, SMOLDERED WITH A GREAT DEAL OF SMOKE. COULD SEE ORANGE GLOW BEHIND THE MIRROR. SMELLED LIKE AN ELECTRICAL BURN. CAR WAS PARKED, NO KEY IN IGNITION, HAPPENED RIGHT AFTER UNLOCKING CAR WITH KEY FOB.

NHTSA ODI report, 20181222

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20060804 — fuel system, gasoline

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 DESIGN

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.

Campaign 06E056000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20081014 — PE (closed 20090409)

TIRE VALVE CRACKING

I 20100823 — PE (closed 20110715)

Engine Stalling

I 20120423 — EA (closed 20130502)

Corrosion of Third-Row Seat Attachment

R 20130328 — seats

Ford is recalling certain model year 2004-2007 Freestar and Mercury Monterey vehicles manufactured from March 24, 2003, through November 7, 2006, equipped with a third row seat and originally sold in,

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will install new third row seat latch striker mounting brackets, free of charge. The recall began on March 28, 2013. Owners may contact Ford Motor Company Custom

Campaign 13V081000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2007 Ford Freestar — pre-purchase inspection

Test/inspect for power train issues (26 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (10 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for power train issues (8 reports on file for this year).
Verify recall 06E056000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
Verify recall 13V081000 (seats) has been completed.

FAQ

Is the 2007 Ford Freestar 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 Freestar?

The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 41% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2007 Ford Freestar have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.