2007 Ford Five Hundred Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
No verdict The 2007 Ford Five Hundred logged 199 NHTSA complaints with a complaint index of 0, ranking 3rd worst of 3 model years covered. Engine problems dominate at 50% of complaints, with a median failure mileage of 69,886 miles, and one fuel-tank weld recall applies.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 0/100
- #3 of 3 Five Hundred years
- Verdict
- No verdict
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 199
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 1
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 17
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 3
- Injuries
- 6
- Top issue
- Engine
- Best nearby year
- —
- no alternative with data
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 20
- 18 city / 24.5 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 6 / 0
Top 2007 Ford Five Hundred problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine99 (50%)
- Transmission & Powertrain59 (30%)
- Fuel System35 (18%)
- Electrical System23 (12%)
- Other14 (7%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires9 (5%)
- Structure & Body8 (4%)
- Airbags6 (3%)
- Brakes6 (3%)
- Steering6 (3%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Owners report the transmission surging or lurching unexpectedly when shifting from park or reverse into drive.
- Several drivers describe the vehicle suddenly accelerating on its own while stopped, with no foot on the gas pedal.
- Side and front airbags reportedly failed to deploy in multiple broadside and head-on crashes, even at speeds around 35-50 mph.
- Some owners say the car lunged backward or forward into walls, carports, or concrete steps without warning.
- One owner reported the throttle body was implicated after the vehicle surged backward into a wall while in reverse.
2007 Ford Five Hundred recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 11V355000Jul 13, 2011Fuel System2,945 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:filler pipe and cap
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 welds between the fuel tank and fuel filler neck spud which can affect the strength of the joint. Some fuel tank spud welds may not provide the expected strength in the event of a severe rear impact to the vehicle. An improper weld can result in a crack in the joint which could illuminate the emissions malfunction indicator light, cause a fuel odor, or allow fuel to leak out.
Risk: Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
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.
2007 Ford Five Hundred fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 18 MPG
- Highway
- 24.5 MPG
- Combined
- 20 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,250
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2007 compared with other Five Hundred years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2007 Ford Five Hundred reliable?
- NHTSA lists 199 complaints for the 2007 Ford Five Hundred, with a complaint index of 0 and a rank of 3rd worst out of 3 model years with data. Engine issues make up half of all complaints.
- What is the most common problem with the 2007 Ford Five Hundred?
- Engine problems are the top complaint area, accounting for 50% of the 199 complaints, followed by transmission and powertrain issues at 30%.
- Does the 2007 Ford Five Hundred have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA recall 11V355000 covers fuel tanks that may lack consistent welds between the tank and fuel filler pipe. It is not a do-not-drive recall.
- At what mileage do 2007 Ford Five Hundred problems typically appear?
- The median mileage at failure across all complaints is 65,000 miles, with engine complaints centering around 69,886 miles and transmission complaints around 62,300 miles.