no report yet
Seats
Risk. In the event that the vehicle is crashed into from the rear, an unlatched seat may increase the risk of personal injury.
2007 Ford FreestarProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 64 owner complaints about the 2007 Ford Freestar, most often about the power train. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 23, 2024. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2007 Ford Freestar has problems
64 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
37Power train1 crash/fire/injury
10Vehicle speed control1 crash/fire/injury
5Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
5Engine and engine cooling
4Structure
4Engine
3Seats
2Suspension
1Service brakes
44 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 37 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 10 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 5 | 1 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 5 | 0 |
| Structure | 4 | 0 |
| Engine | 4 | 0 |
| Seats | 3 | 0 |
| Suspension | 2 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 1 |
| 4 other systems | 4 | 2 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2007 Ford Freestar recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Ford.
Mileage at failure
When do power train problems start?
97kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 32 power train complaints. 56% were reported before 100,000 miles.
1under 30k miles18under 100k miles14100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2007 vs. every other Freestar year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Freestar median. How we score
'04'05'06'07
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2007 Ford Freestar safety ratings
2007 Ford Freestar in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
Frontal crashNot rated
Side barrierNot rated
- Stability control: Optional
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
3 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2007 Ford Freestar, and the recalls they led to.
- Corrosion of Third-Row Seat AttachmentLed to recall 13V-081
- TIRE VALVE CRACKINGNo recall
- Engine StallingNo recall
In owners' words
What Freestar owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
TORQUE CONVERTER IS SHOWING SIGNS OF FAILURE WITH VAN A LESS THAN 50K MILES. A TRANSMISSION FLUSH AND SERVICE INCLUDING FORD'S FRICTION MODIFIER DID NOT FIX.
I HAVE A 2007 FORD FREESTAR SE. VIN# [XXX]. AT 102,296 MILES THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. I WAS DRIVING IT ON A SIDE STREET AT APPROXIMATELY 15 MILES PER HOUR. I WAS ACCELERATING FROM A STOP SIGN, WHEN THE TRANSMISSION APPEARED TO SLIP INTO NEUTRAL. I LOOKED AND IT WAS STILL IN DRIVE, I TRIED…
"TAKATA RECALL" WHILE DRIVING MY VAN I LOST TO GO TO THE BANK, WHEN I WENT TO PUT MY FOOT ON THE GAS PEDAL IT WOULD NOT GO. THERE WAS NO MOVEMENT. IT MADE THIS FUNNY SOUND UNDER THE HOOD. I HAD NO WARNING, IT SHIFTED GEARS, MY HUSBAND EVEN PLUGGED IN THE CODE READER AND NOTHING CAME UP. AS WE ARE…
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