2007 Ford Freestyle reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2007 Ford Freestyle — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 1,250
- 8 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- 427 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 0
- none on record
- Reported harm
- 42 reported crashes · 5 injuries · 1 fire
What owners report fails — 2007 Ford Freestyle
- VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 427
- POWER TRAIN 268
- ENGINE 93
- POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 90
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 44
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2007 Ford Freestyle units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2007 Ford Freestyle reliable?
NHTSA has 1,250 consumer complaints on record for the 2007 Ford Freestyle. The most-reported problem area is vehicle speed control (427 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2007 Ford Freestyle units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Ford Freestyle?
Owners most often report problems with: vehicle speed control (427), power train (268), engine (93), power train:automatic transmission (90). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2007 Ford Freestyle?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.