YearToAvoid

2007 Ford 500 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

No verdict The 2007 Ford 500 shows 37 NHTSA complaints, ranking 3rd out of 3 model years for complaint volume, with a complaint index of 0. No recalls are on file for this year. Engine and transmission issues dominate owner reports, with median failure mileage around 99,700-100,000 miles.

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index
0/100
#3 of 3 500 years
Verdict
No verdict
vs. other years of this model
Complaints
37
unique NHTSA reports
Recalls
0
distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes
2
reported in complaints
Fires
1
Injuries
2
Top issue
Engine
Best nearby year
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no alternative with data

Top 2007 Ford 500 problems

Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Engine14 (38%)
  2. Transmission & Powertrain11 (30%)
  3. Electrical System7 (19%)
  4. Fuel System4 (11%)
  5. Structure & Body3 (8%)
  6. Brakes2 (5%)
  7. Airbags1 (3%)
  8. Other1 (3%)
  9. Steering1 (3%)
  10. Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (3%)

A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.

What owners report

  • Transmissions lurch or surge forward or backward when shifting from park into drive or reverse, sometimes with the driver's foot still on the brake.
  • Some owners report the transmission whines before failing outright, requiring full replacement.
  • The engine idles roughly and hesitates before lurching, an issue some owners say returned after a related recall repair.
  • Air conditioning compressors reportedly fail or lose cooling capacity, with little airflow from vents.
  • A front suspension bolt was found loose enough to turn by hand, raising concern about wheel control on turns.
  • A passenger side mirror reportedly caught fire and began smoking shortly after startup.
2007 Ford 500 complaints: complaints filed per month4Nov 2012Dec 2013Aug 2014Mar 2015Dec 2015Jun 2016Nov 2016Jul 2018
37 complaints filed with NHTSA from Nov 2012 to Aug 2018; peak Jun 2014 (4).

2007 Ford 500 recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2007 compared with other 500 years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100200520062007
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2005No verdict100990—
2006No verdict50680—
2007No verdict0370—

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2007 Ford 500 reliable?
NHTSA lists 37 complaints for the 2007 Ford 500, the fewest of the three model years covered, and no recalls are on file. Its complaint index is 0, the lowest among the years compared.
What is the biggest problem with the 2007 Ford 500?
Engine complaints are the largest category, making up 38% of reports, followed by transmission and powertrain issues at 30%. Median mileage at failure for engine problems is 100,000 miles.
Does the 2007 Ford 500 have any recalls?
NHTSA shows zero recalls for the 2007 Ford 500, including no do-not-drive recalls.
How does the 2007 Ford 500 compare to other years?
The 2007 model ranks 3rd worst out of 3 years by complaint count, behind 2005 with 99 complaints and a complaint index of 100, and 2006 with 68 complaints and an index of 50.
What transmission problems do owners report in the 2007 Ford 500?
Owners describe hesitation followed by a lurch when shifting into gear, loud noises from the transmission, and in some cases total transmission failure. Median mileage at failure for transmission complaints is 83,000 miles.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.