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2007 Ford 500 Engine problems

Owners have filed 8 complaints about the 2007 Ford 500's engine & cooling with NHTSA - 22% of all its complaints, most recently on August 10, 2018. They describe 0 crashes, 0 fires and 1 injury. Stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating, head gaskets, timing chains and engine failure.

Complaints
8
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
1
Deaths
0

Engine complaints

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
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
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
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
Engine & cooling

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 (800-392-3673) personnel said there was not recall, no warranty or customer service program to address this needed repair. We are long-time ford owners but will seriously consider never buying another one ever. *Tr

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10596000
Acceleration & cruise controlEngine & cooling

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

Filed Incident Vehicle speed control · EngineNHTSA 10533832

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