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2007 Ford Freestyle: problems, recalls and fuel economy
NHTSA has 893 owner complaints on file for the 2007 Ford Freestyle, and the biggest group is speed control with 428[1][2]. No recalls are on file for this model year[3].
Most reported problems
Complaints are owner reports sent to NHTSA. They are unverified, and one complaint can name more than one component. Of the 893 on file, 27 mention a crash, 1 a fire and 4 injuries, and none report a death[1].
| Component group | Complaints | Crashes |
|---|---|---|
| Speed control[2] | 428 | 16 |
| Power train[5] | 360 | 5 |
| Engine[6] | 167 | 7 |
| Fuel system, gasoline[7] | 43 | 0 |
| Unknown or other[8] | 43 | 3 |
| Electrical system[9] | 39 | 2 |
| Brakes[10] | 34 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system[11] | 33 | 2 |
The three biggest groups look like different parts, but the samples of complaints we read describe the same behavior in each group. Owners describe the vehicle lurching, surging or revving at low speed, when shifting into gear, or while stopped with a foot on the brake.
- Speed control. In a sample of 12 complaints we read, 11 describe lurching, surging or revving, sometimes ending in a stall and a dashboard warning light[2]. In 4 of the 12, the dealer named the throttle body as the cause[2]. The median mileage at failure for this group is 65,000[2].
- Power train. In a sample of 12, 7 describe lunging or surging when shifting into gear or at idle, sometimes with a warning light and a loss of power[5]. Three describe transmission trouble, such as a failure, a warning light, or engine speed staying high at highway speed[5]. Two describe a traction control light staying on, and those two texts are the same report repeated[5]. The median mileage at failure is 72,752[5].
- Engine. In a sample of 12, 11 describe lurching, surging or stalling at low speed or idle, sometimes with the air conditioning on[6]. In 7 of the 12, the dealer or the owner named the throttle body[6]. The median mileage at failure is 72,184[6].
- Fuel system, gasoline. In a sample of 12, all 12 describe surging or sudden acceleration at idle, in reverse or when stopped[7]. One of them also describes a fuel gauge that would not show the fuel level[7].
Because the same behavior is filed under several groups, the group totals should not be added up as separate problems. The samples are small, so they show what owners describe, not how often it happens.
The electrical group has 1 complaint that mentions a fire[9]. Brakes have 34 complaints and none mention a crash[10].
Recalls
NHTSA lists 0 recalls for the 2007 Freestyle[3]. Zero recalls does not mean owners reported no problems. The complaint counts above stand on their own.
Fuel economy
The EPA rates the 3.0L 6-cylinder front-wheel-drive Freestyle at 18 city, 25 highway and 20 combined MPG[4]. The EPA estimates its annual fuel cost at $3,350[4].
The all-wheel-drive version is rated 17 city, 22 highway and 19 combined MPG, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,550[12]. Both versions use regular gas and an automatic with variable gear ratios[4][12]. The EPA bases fuel cost on its current fuel price assumptions, not the price when the car was new.
Safety ratings
NHTSA gives the Freestyle 4 stars for rollover, with a rollover risk of 13.3%[13][14]. Our data has no other star ratings for this model year.
Engine and size
The EPA test vehicles have a 3.0L 6-cylinder engine[4][12]. Dimensions below are Canadian-market specifications and can differ slightly from US models.
How 2007 compares with other years
Show the numbers
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1,459 | 2 |
| 2006 | 1,300 | 1 |
| 2007 | 893 | 0 |
NHTSA lists 1,459 complaints and 2 recalls for the 2005 Freestyle, 1,300 complaints and 1 recall for 2006, and 893 complaints and 0 recalls for 2007[3]. Of the three years, 2007 has the fewest complaints and the fewest recalls.
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, so they show a pattern within this one model and not a quality score.
Should you buy a used 2007 Freestyle?
On paper, 2007 is the quietest of the three Freestyle years, with 893 complaints and no recalls[3]. The complaint record still has a clear pattern, because owners in the samples we read describe lurching or surging at low speed, and the speed control group alone has 428 complaints, 16 of which mention a crash[2]. Test drive a car in parking-lot conditions, shifting between park, reverse and drive with the air conditioning on and off, and ask for service records and whether the throttle body has been looked at, since owners and dealers name it in the samples[2][6]. Our data does not say what repairs cost or which versions are affected.
Frequently asked questions
- What are the most common problems with the 2007 Ford Freestyle?
- The largest complaint groups are speed control with 428 complaints, power train with 360 and engine with 167[2][5][6]. In samples we read, owners describe lurching or surging at low speed in all three groups[2][5][6].
- Does the 2007 Ford Freestyle have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 0 recalls for the 2007 model year[3].
- What gas mileage does the 2007 Ford Freestyle get?
- The EPA rates the front-wheel-drive version at 20 combined MPG and the all-wheel-drive version at 19 combined MPG[4][12].
- Is the 2007 Freestyle better than the 2005 or 2006?
- It has fewer complaints and fewer recalls than both. NHTSA lists 893 complaints for 2007, 1,300 for 2006 and 1,459 for 2005[3]. The counts are not adjusted for sales.
Facts and sources
- NHTSA has 893 owner complaints on file for the 2007 Ford Freestyle (27 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 4 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
- 428 complaints name the speed control component group (16 crashes, 0 fires, 2 injuries, median mileage at failure 65,000). NHTSA vehicle records
- Owner complaints and recalls for every Ford Freestyle model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
- EPA rating for Freestyle FWD, 3.0L 6-cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 18 city / 25 highway / 20 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,350. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- 360 complaints name the power train component group (5 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 72,752). NHTSA vehicle records
- 167 complaints name the engine component group (7 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries, median mileage at failure 72,184). NHTSA vehicle records
- 43 complaints name the fuel system, gasoline component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 65,000). NHTSA vehicle records
- 43 complaints name the unknown or other component group (3 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 72,000). NHTSA vehicle records
- 39 complaints name the electrical system component group (2 crashes, 1 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 67,794). NHTSA vehicle records
- 34 complaints name the brakes component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 65,494). NHTSA vehicle records
- 33 complaints name the fuel/propulsion system component group (2 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 82,755). NHTSA vehicle records
- EPA rating for Freestyle AWD, 3.0L 6-cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios), Regular, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive: 17 city / 22 highway / 19 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,550. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, 4-DR W/SAB FWD/AWD: rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 13.3%. NHTSA vehicle records
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, 4-DR FWD/AWD: rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 13.3%. NHTSA vehicle records
- Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, FREESTYLE 4DR WAGON/SUV FWD /SE/SEL: length 200 in, width 75 in, height 65 in, wheelbase 113 in, curb weight 3,649 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
- Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, FREESTYLE 4DR WAGON/SUV AWD LIMITED: length 200 in, width 75 in, height 65 in, wheelbase 113 in, curb weight 3,959 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov