MYRModel Year Report

2007 Ford Freestyle

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2007 Ford Freestyle
BUILT 2026-09-02

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 Freestyle Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2007 highlighted. 2002: 1 complaints 2002 2004: 12 complaints 2004 2005: 1459 complaints 2005 2006: 1300 complaints 2006 2007: 893 complaints 2007
2007: 893 complaints
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YearComplaints
20021
200412
20051459
20061300
2007893

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 48%

48% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 428 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing accelerator pedal.

CRASH INJURY
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OUR CAR WAS QUITE NEW. MY DAUGHTERS AND I WERE IN THE CAR AT A STOP LIGHT. SOMEONE WAS IN FRONT OF ME AT THE TIME AND THEY WERE MAKING A RIGHT HAND TURN.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120706

Also filed under STRUCTURE

I WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE WHEN THE CAR LUNGED AND HIT THE CONCRETE WALL IN FRONT OF ME. IT HAD BEEN DOING THIS MILDLY FOR A COUPLE OF DAYS. DURING THIS EVENT, THE SPEED WAS UNEXPECTED AND DANGEROUS. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20120627

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD FREESTYLE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE ENTERING A RESIDENTIAL GARAGE AT 2 MPH, THE VEHICLE ABNORMALLY ACCELERATED AND SHE CRASHED INTO THE REAR WALL OF THE GARAGE OF THE RESIDENCE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20100728

POWER TRAIN 41%

41% of complaints: power train — 367 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and driveline.

CRASH
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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20230915

Also filed under STRUCTURE

ENGINE 10%

10% of complaints: engine — 93 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 9%

9% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 76 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing engine and cooling system.

CRASH
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 5%

5% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 44 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing fuel injection system.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 20081014 — PE (closed 20090409)

TIRE VALVE CRACKING

I 20110511 — PE (closed 20130207)

Idle instability

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2007 Ford Freestyle — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (428 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (367 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (93 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2007 Ford Freestyle 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 Freestyle?

The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 48% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2007 Ford Freestyle have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.