2007 Ford 500: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
37 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
99,700 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2007 model year. Data snapshot: . 33 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Power Train is the most frequently named component, appearing in 11 of 37 complaints (29.7%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 13 | 35.1% |
| Transmission and shifting | 8 | 21.6% |
| Engine operation | 3 | 8.1% |
| Steering behavior | 2 | 5.4% |
| Fuel system concerns | 2 | 5.4% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 11 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 8 |
| Electrical System | 7 |
| Engine | 7 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 3 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 |
| Air Bags | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 |
Power Train: 11; Vehicle Speed Control: 8; Electrical System: 7; Engine: 7; Fuel/Propulsion System: 3; Exterior Lighting: 2; Air Bags: 1; Engine And Engine Cooling: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 1 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 4 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 6 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 6 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 10 |
| 150,000 and above | 6 |
Under 25,000: 1; 25,000 to 49,999: 4; 50,000 to 74,999: 6; 75,000 to 99,999: 6; 100,000 to 149,999: 10; 150,000 and above: 6
100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (10). 4 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2012 | 2 |
| 2013 | 4 |
| 2014 | 7 |
| 2015 | 10 |
| 2016 | 10 |
| 2017 | 2 |
| 2018 | 2 |
2012: 2; 2013: 4; 2014: 7; 2015: 10; 2016: 10; 2017: 2; 2018: 2
Pattern summary
Power Train leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 13 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 8 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 3 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10483697 · 2012-11-08 (November 8, 2012)
INPUT SHAFT BEARING FAILED LEADING TO TOTAL TRANSMISSION FAILURE WHICH RESULTED IN A NEARLY 4 MONTH WAIT FOR FORD TO DELIVER A REMANUFACTURED TRANSMISSION TO THE LOCAL FORD DEALER AND AT A COST OF OVER $6,600. ONLY INDICATION PRIOR TO FAILURE WAS A SLIGHT WHINING FROM FRONT OF CAR .. DEALER DIAGNOSED PROBLEM. I AM SUBMITTING INFORMATION FOR MY DAUGHTER/ OWNER [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 118,046 miles reported. Look up ODI 10483697 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10485028 · 2012-11-17 (November 17, 2012)
THE BOLT THAT ATTACHES THE BOTTOM OF THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL ASSEMBLY TO THE SUSPENSION WORKED LOOSE. IT DID NOT FALL OFF, BUT THE NUT WAS EASILY TURNED BY HAND. WE NOTICED THIS BECAUSE ON A RIGHT TURN THE CAR WOULD SOMETIMES DECIDE TO TURN SHARPER. *TR HAD THE BOLT FALLEN OUT IT COULD HAVE BEEN FATAL. I WAS DRIVING A TWISTING MOUNTAIN ROAD AT THE TIME I NOTICED. CROSSING THE CENTER LINE AND HITTING OPPOSING TRAFFIC COULD HAVE BEEN THE OUTCOME. THIS CAR HAS NEVER BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT OR HIT A CURB OR ANYTHING. OTHER THAN THIS, IT'S BEE…
Owner-reported narrative. 55,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10485028 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10533832 · 2013-08-06 (August 6, 2013)
WHEN THE CAR IS STOPPED OR COMING OUT OF A STOP OR PARKING SITUATION THE VEHICLE LURCHES FORWARD. (OR BACKWARD) I KEEP MY FOOT FIRMLY PLACED ON THE BRAKE TO KEEP FROM HITTING OTHER VEHICLES. I HAD THE PART CLEANED IN MAY OF 2013 FOR FREE BECAUSE OF RECALL AND NOW, THE CAR IS ACTING UP AGAIN. THE DEALERSHIP IS TELLING ME IT WILL COST ME $800 TO REPAIR! *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 85,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10533832 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10548238 · 2013-10-17 (October 17, 2013)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD 500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD IDLE HARD AND A LOUD NOISE WAS HEARD FROM THE TRANSMISSION WHILE PARKED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE ENTIRE TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 42,000. UPDATED 12/20/13*CN UPDATED 12/26/13
Owner-reported narrative. 42,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10548238 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10548611 · 2013-10-20 (October 20, 2013)
JUST BOUGHT THIS CAR- ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, HAVE PUT CAR INTO GEAR, REVERSE OR FORWARD, THERE IS A HESITATION AND THEN A LURCH FORWARD/REVERSE. IF I DID NOT HAVE MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE, WOULD HAVE GONE INTO MY GARAGE CABINETS THIS IS DANGEROUS AND SHOULD BE CORRECTED. ALSO, POOR ACCELERATION AND LOUD. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 56,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10548611 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10557078 · 2013-12-23 (December 23, 2013)
WHILE DRIVING ON A FRESH SNOWY ROAD AT A LOW RATE OF SPEED I SUDDENLY LOST CONTROL OF MY VEHICLE ALMOST CRASHING INTO SEVERAL ONCOMING CARS AND FINALLY TURNING 360 DEGREES AND SLAMMING INTO A PARKED CAR WITH THE PASSENGER SIDE OF MY CAR. AFTER THE POLICE CAME AND LEFT I ATTEMPTED TO DRIVE THE CAR AND FOUND IT WAS DIFFICULT TO IMPOSSIBLE TO CONTROL. I PARKED THE CAR AND WHEN I CAME BACK WITH MY HUSBAND THE NEXT DAY WE FOUND THE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT ON WHICH MEANT THE FUNCTION WAS OFF AFTER LOOKING AT THE MANUAL WE FOUND THAT YOU WOULD ALMOST…
Owner-reported narrative. 65,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10557078 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10584399 · 2014-04-23 (April 23, 2014)
AT LOW SPEED, WILE TRYING TO PARK THE CAR IT WILL SUDDENLY SURGE MAKING PARKING RISKY EVEN WHEN MY FOOT IS ON THE BRAKE. I ALMOST HIT ANOTHER CAR SEVERAL TIMES. A VALET ONCE TOLD ME "YOU BETTER GET THAT CAR FIXED" WHEN I SHIFT FROM PARK TO REVERSE IT SOMETIMES ACTS LIKE THE RPM'S INCREASE WITHOUT MY PUSHING ON THE GAS PEDAL. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 20,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10584399 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10596000 · 2014-06-04 (June 4, 2014)
NOTICED ON A ROAD TRIP THAT AC WAS NOT COOLING WELL, VERY LITTLE OUT OF PASSENGER SIDE VENTS. TOOK IT IN TO DEALER WE PURCHASED FROM AT 52,000 MILES; THEY SAY COMPRESSOR IS "GOING OUT" AND ALSO SAYS HOSE IS LEAKING. SAID REPAIR WILL COST $1,600. APPARENTLY FROM ONLINE FORUMS THIS HAS BEEN AN ONGOING ISSUE WITH THE 500'S AC SYSTEMS, EVEN WITH LOWER MILEAGE. IS NOT UNDER WARRANTY AND FORD'S CUSTOMER CARE HOTLINE [phone removed]) PERSONNEL SAID THERE WAS NOT RECALL, NO WARRANTY OR CUSTOMER SERVICE PROGRAM TO ADDRESS THIS NEEDED REPAIR. WE ARE LON…
Owner-reported narrative. 49,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10596000 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
0 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
No recall campaigns are recorded in this snapshot.