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2007 Ford 500 Problems, complaints & recalls

Owners have filed 37 complaints about the 2007 Ford 500 with NHTSA, most often about the transmission & drivetrain (11) and the engine & cooling (8). Those complaints describe 2 crashes, 1 fire and 2 injuries. There are no recalls for it. For comparison, the 2006 has 68.

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BFewer problems than a typical 500 year, for its age

#178 most complained-about 2007 vehicle

Complaints
37
Recalls
0
Crashes
2
Fires
1
Injuries
2
Deaths
0

Most common 2007 Ford 500 problems

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No recalls for the 2007 Ford 500

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37 complaints about the 2007 Ford 500

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Transmission & drivetrainEngine & cooling

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford 500. While driving 15 mph, the vehicle decelerated and unintentionally lost power. In addition, the transmission fault and check engine indicators illuminated. The contact mentioned that the accelerator pedal was depressed, but the speedometer only showed that the vehicle was traveling 20 mph. Afterwards, the vehicle would accelerate without warning. The vehicle was taken to key hyundai of salem (470 s broadway, salem, nh 03079, (603) 841-3099) where the contact was informed that...

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the throttle body was full of carbon and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was currently being repaired. The manufacturer was not made ware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 83,000.

Filed Incident Power train · EngineNHTSA 11118958
Electrical system

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford 500. While driving approximately 15 mph, the instrument cluster lost all power, the air conditioner turned off, and the reverse lights illuminated. The contact stated that the failures occurred at least ten times daily for the last two months. The contact continued driving and, after approximately 30 minutes, the instrument cluster illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 112,425.

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 11109860
Acceleration & cruise control

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford 500. Upon changing gears from park to drive, the vehicle independently accelerated to a high rate of speed without warning. The vehicle was not inspected by a dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure to determine if a dealer could test drive the vehicle and provide a solution. The manufacturer had one tsb on the engine, but the contact was uncertain if the failure was related. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.

Filed Incident Vehicle speed controlNHTSA 11034122
Acceleration & cruise control

Car lunges forward when in drive while stopped, easing forward, and braking in the parking lots and streets. The same problem occurred with the 2006 model I owned previously and ford replaced the throttle body. Please reference nthsa case #10468869 and ford case#1670332142 for futher information on this problem.

Filed Incident Vehicle speed controlNHTSA 11005031
Seats & seat beltsCrash1 injury

Vehicle was stationary at a traffic signal and rear ended by another automobile which pushed it into the stopped vehicle in front. The drivers seat collapsed backward to a horizontal position in the accident leaving me laying down in the seat. My neck and legs were injured in the accident.

Filed Incident SeatsNHTSA 10924389
Acceleration & cruise control

Unwanted sudden acceleration when removing foot from brake pedal sometimes! Going from a stopped position, the car lurches forward before your foot reaches the gas pedal after removing it from the brake!

Filed Incident Vehicle speed controlNHTSA 10895217
Transmission & drivetrainBody, doors & structureAcceleration & cruise control

We experience the doors opening light coming on saying doors are a jar. Rpms rev up in the car will pull forward at a stop. Passenger seat belt will open. Transmission will show slowing in shifting gears. The ac will experience shutting off during hot temperature no cool air will flow through vents.

Filed Incident Power train · Structure · Vehicle speed controlNHTSA 10893333
Electrical systemLights

Cluster panel goes dark, affecting ability to see speed and defroster's ability to clear windows.

Filed Incident Electrical system · Exterior lightingNHTSA 10891796
Other & unknown

The car surges when I take it out of park (reverse or drive). It also surges when slowing down or when I have the brakes on. A little old asian lady cussed me out one day because she was behind my car when I put it in reverse and it surged. I didn't hit her but it really scarred the heck out of her. It happens all the time. 154,000 Miles

Filed Incident Unknown or otherNHTSA 10889087
Engine & cooling

After the last stunt of getting injured I was reluctant to take the car out, however I had a vet emergency with my pet which I have documents to prove appointment. The office is less then 5 miles away, as soon as I came to a stop assign the car accelerated into oncoming traffic then stahlled today??? This car is dangerous!!!!!!!!!!!! Im going to wind up getting killed in this car, its my only car, I purchased it under good faith, its just getting worse and worse? Ford refuses to contact me back!!!!!!!!!!

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 10872751
Engine & cooling1 injury

On numerous occasions the car has accelerated when at a full stop, at a light in the drive thru at the bank, at a red light. It did this the first time I test drove it and I was told it was normal by the wanner ford dealership? It is not normal! Yesterday june 4, 2016- I went to pick up something and I was backing out of a parking spot, slow all of a sudden it took off in reverse even with my foot on the break it continued for a few seconds almost like someone had their foot on the gas which I did not, I was...

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pressing the brake for dear life, I hit my mouth on the steering wheel actually hurting my front tooth. This has gotten very dangerous and it a problem. I have a heart condition, I in no way want to be injured again or god forbid hit someone. This is a dangerous car!! And was sold to me by ford under false pretenses and lies when I asked about the problem!!!! I contacted ford for over 3 years and they never respond!!

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 10872560
Transmission & drivetrain

Car starts surging when stopped at a light or when idle. Rpm's jump up and down to one and below. If foot is not on the brake all the way car wants to lunge forward. Even when letting off the brake to go forward you have to be careful that the car in front is far enough away. Under previous recall ford cleaned the throttle body and it did not change a thing. This has been going on since july 2015.

Filed Incident Power trainNHTSA 10865218
Transmission & drivetrain

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford 500. The contact stated that when shifting gears, the vehicle surged forward intermittently without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 154,000.

Filed Incident Power trainNHTSA 10850163
Acceleration & cruise control

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford 500. The contact stated that while shifting from the park position to drive, the vehicle lunged forward. The failure occurred when driving or when shifting into reverse. The contact mentioned that the manufacturer issued a customer satisfaction program related to the throttle body however, the vehicle was not repaired due to excessive mileage. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.

Filed Incident Vehicle speed controlNHTSA 10839887
Electrical systemLightsAirbags

The instrument controls go completely dead, so no knowledge of speed, coolant temperature, gas capacity. The passenger air bag deactivates, whether there is a passenger there or not. The rear back up lights go on permanently. Happens at any speed and intermittently flickers back on and off. Can happen when the car is moving, or sitting at a stop. No consistency on when it happens and when it resumes.

Filed Incident Electrical system · Exterior lighting · Air bagsNHTSA 10811152
Fuel system

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford 500. While driving at approximately 35 mph, the service warning indicator illuminated and the engine stalled. The vehicle was able to restart. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable.

Filed Incident Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 10810898
Brakes

We went on vacation for 15 days and left our vehicle in the driveway. When we came home and drove it the brakes made a horrible noise. I took it back to the ford dealer where they had been totally replace 2000 miles earlier and found out that the brake shoes had rusted to the rotors and when I drove the car they broke loose and pitted each other. For over $700 ford redid the brakes. I found out that ford changed the brake pad design for this vehicle to include iron in them.....Therefore this problem will occur...

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with all fords with this design change. I filed a complaint with ford and they said ...."No warentee issue or recall issue....Therefore not help to me.....". They even suggested I write to you. Clearly a design flaw in my estimation! What do you think? How many ford vehicles now have this flaw?

Filed Incident Service brakesNHTSA 10760087
Transmission & drivetrain

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford 500. The contact stated that while attempting to park the vehicle on a decline, it did not shift out of the drive position. The contact stated that bricks had to be placed behind the rear tires in order for the vehicle not to roll backwards. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 102,000.

Filed Incident Power trainNHTSA 10746649
Acceleration & cruise controlEngine & cooling

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford 500. While the vehicle was stopped and the brake pedal was depressed, the rpms increased and the engine revved when the brake pedal was released. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 114,000.

Filed Incident Vehicle speed control · EngineNHTSA 10725346
Engine & cooling

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford 500. While driving approximately 40-50 mph, the vehicle lost power. The vehicle restarted, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and diagnosed. The mechanic recommended that the throttle body be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 10724713
Transmission & drivetrainFuel system

Whenever I put the car into drive or reverse, the car jerks very violently. I have to keep my foot on the brake when I am shifting into drive or reverse in fear of jerking and hitting someone or another car. It launching forward too. I have taken it to capital ford before and they told me it is nothing wrong but I am not a fool something is definitely wrong. I have spoken to other people who have 500's and they have told me they experienced the same exact issue. *Tr

Filed Incident Power train · Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 10693336
Electrical system

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 ford 500. The contact stated that while driving 60 mph, the light on the instrument panel failed without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 99,700.

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 10693036
Electrical systemEngine & cooling

All of a sudden the car lurches forward and speed forward. I can barely stop it with the brakes. It happens more often and has almost thrown me into object like a car, or stationary object. The drivers seat heat has gone out completely.. Passenger side okay. *Tr

Filed Incident Electrical system · EngineNHTSA 10691123
Acceleration & cruise control

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 ford 500. The contact stated that while driving at low speeds, the vehicle stalled as the service vehicle soon warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed that the throttle body needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 136,050. .... Updated 08/31/15 *bf updated 12/10/15 *js

Filed Incident Vehicle speed controlNHTSA 10680444
Electrical systemVisibility & wipersFire

I started my car this morning and waited a few minutes for my son to come out. No more than 3 minutes and my passenger mirror started smoking really bad. My husband ran out and it was on fire! *Tr

Filed Incident Electrical system · Visibility / wiperNHTSA 10632688

Ford 500: every year compared

YearComplaintsRecallsCrashesFiresTop problemGrade
200737021Transmission & drivetrainB
200668043Acceleration & cruise controlC
200599041Engine & coolingD
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Does the 2007 Ford 500 have any recalls?

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2007 Ford 500 right now. Recalls can be announced at any time, and this page checks NHTSA every day. You can also check your exact vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2007 Ford 500?

By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the transmission & drivetrain (11), engine & cooling (8), acceleration & cruise control (8).

How many complaints has the 2007 Ford 500 had?

37 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on November 8, 2012 and the latest on August 10, 2018. Of these, 2 describe a crash and 1 a fire, and together they report 2 injuries and 0 deaths.

Is the 2007 Ford 500 a reliable vehicle?

Its Safety Index is 63 out of 100 (grade B: fewer problems than a typical Ford 500 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.

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