The Lemon IndexAll cars · Ford Freestyle · 2007
2007 Ford Freestyle. Advanced data.
The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.
Failure mileage by system
Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 40,000 and 70,000 miles. Median 52,000, from 152 complaints with a mileage.
Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.
Complaints by system
| System | Share of complaints |
|---|---|
| Speed control | 41% |
| Transmission & drivetrain | 32% |
| Engine | 13% |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 10% |
| Fuel system, other | 5% |
One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.
Severity, all complaints
| Total | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Tows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 166 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
NHTSA investigations
| Status | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Closed | Idle instability | 2011 | 2013 |
| Closed | Tire valve cracking | 2008 | 2009 |
Manufacturer communications 9
Ford filed 9 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
- See document search button for owner letter
- Transmission shifter binding / high effort bezel replacement
- Motorcraft Continuously Variable Chain-Type Transmission Fluid (XT-7-QCFT in non-Canadian markets
Safety equipment
| Electronic stability | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning |
|---|---|---|
| No | No | No |
Engines and drivetrains 2
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / hwy / combined | Fuel | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0L 6-cyl | Auto (variable gear ratios) | FWD | 18 / 25 / 20 | Regular | $3,100 |
| 3.0L 6-cyl | Auto (variable gear ratios) | 4Wheel or AWD | 17 / 22 / 19 | Regular | $3,300 |
EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.
YouTube repair topics
200 videos about the 2005–2007 Ford Freestyle, 2.2M views.
| Topic | Videos | Views |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission & shifter | 3 | 295K |
| Cooling system | 3 | 151K |
| Fuel pump, filter & tank | 1 | 144K |
| Heat, A/C & blend door | 5 | 134K |
| Timing chain & engine | 2 | 94K |
| Intake, EGR & engine sensors | 4 | 53K |
| Oil leaks & gaskets | 1 | 44K |
| Windows, doors & mirrors | 3 | 38K |
Nearby model years
Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.
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