2007 Ford 500: problems, recalls and reliability
0 recalls and 37 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is power train (25% of complaints).
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0
recalls
37
owner complaints
1
fire reports
90,000
typical failure mileage, mi
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
No recall campaignsProblems tend to appear late (median 90,000 mi)Weak spot: power train (25%)1 fire report
Common problems
Computed from 37 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
Power Train (transmission, axles, driveline)25% · 9 complaints
Engine (engine mechanics)19% · 7 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control (unintended acceleration, cruise control)14% · 5 complaints
Electrical System (battery, wiring, electronics)11% · 4 complaints
Fuel/Propulsion System (fuel pump, tank, lines)8% · 3 complaints
Fuel System, Gasoline (fuel pump, tank, lines)3% · 1 complaint
“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. The contact stated that the failures occurred at least ten times daily for the last two months. The contact continued driving and, after approximately 30 minutes, the instrument cluster illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 112,425.”Owner report · Electrical System · Jul 2018
“Car lunges forward when in drive while stopped, easing forward, and braking in the parking lots and streets. The same problem occurred with the 2006 model I owned previously and ford replaced the throttle body. Please reference nthsa case #10468869 and ford case#1670332142 for futher information on this problem.”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Jul 2017
“Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford 500. Upon changing gears from park to drive, the vehicle independently accelerated to a high rate of speed without warning. The vehicle was not inspected by a dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure to determine if a dealer could test drive the vehicle and provide a solution. The manufacturer had one tsb on the engine, but the contact was uncertain if the failure was related. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Jul 2017
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“Vehicle was stationary at a traffic signal and rear ended by another automobile which pushed it into the stopped vehicle in front. The drivers seat collapsed backward to a horizontal position in the accident leaving me laying down in the seat. My neck and legs were injured in the accident.”Owner report · Seats · Oct 2016
“Unwanted sudden acceleration when removing foot from brake pedal sometimes! Going from a stopped position, the car lurches forward before your foot reaches the gas pedal after removing it from the brake!”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Aug 2016
“The car surges when I take it out of park (reverse or drive). It also surges when slowing down or when I have the brakes on. A little old asian lady cussed me out one day because she was behind my car when I put it in reverse and it surged. I didn't hit her but it really scarred the heck out of her. It happens all the time. 154,000 miles”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Jul 2016
“After the last stunt of getting injured I was reluctant to take the car out, however I had a vet emergency with my pet which I have documents to prove appointment. The office is less then 5 miles away, as soon as I came to a stop assign the car accelerated into oncoming traffic then stahlled today??? This car is dangerous!!!!!!!!!!!! Im going to wind up getting killed in this car, its my only car, I purchased it under good faith, its just getting worse and worse? Ford refuses to contact me back!!!!!!!!!!”Owner report · Engine · Jun 2016
“Car starts surging when stopped at a light or when idle. Rpm's jump up and down to one and below. If foot is not on the brake all the way car wants to lunge forward. Even when letting off the brake to go forward you have to be careful that the car in front is far enough away. Under previous recall ford cleaned the throttle body and it did not change a thing. This has been going on since july 2015.”Owner report · Power Train · May 2016
“The instrument controls go completely dead, so no knowledge of speed, coolant temperature, gas capacity. The passenger air bag deactivates, whether there is a passenger there or not. The rear back up lights go on permanently. Happens at any speed and intermittently flickers back on and off. Can happen when the car is moving, or sitting at a stop. No consistency on when it happens and when it resumes.”Owner report · Air Bags · Dec 2015
“Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford 500. The contact stated that when shifting gears, the vehicle surged forward intermittently without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 154,000.”Owner report · Power Train · Sep 2015
When filing, owners marked a crash in 2 of these complaints and injuries in 2 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
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Is the 2007 Ford 500 reliable?
NHTSA has 37 owner complaints and 0 recall campaigns on record for the 2007 Ford 500. The most complained-about area is power train (25% of complaints).
At what mileage do 2007 Ford 500 problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 90,000 miles or less.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.