Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2007 Ford Freestyle
NHTSA data on file today
try.vin couldn't confirm NHTSA's recall list for the 2007 Ford Freestyle, so this page doesn't state a recall count — check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for current campaigns. 893 owner complaints are on file.
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 428 complaints
- Power Train 360 complaints
- Engine 93 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 74 complaints
- Fuel System, Gasoline 43 complaints
- Unknown or Other 43 complaints
Of the 893 complaints on file, 27 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 893 complaints, owners report 4 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,500–$7,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2007 Ford Freestyle has significant issues with vehicle speed control and power train, as evidenced by numerous complaints. These problems increase the cost of ownership and impact reliability. Owners should be cautious of potential failures.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| vehicle speed control | 50,000–100,000 miles | $300–$800 | very common |
| power train | 60,000–100,000 miles | $400–$1,200 | common |
| engine | 80,000–120,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | common |
| fuel system | 60,000–90,000 miles | $200–$700 | occasional |
| electrical system | 70,000–110,000 miles | $150–$600 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil change every 5,000 miles
- Replace air filter annually
- Transmission fluid change at 60,000 miles
- Inspect brakes every 15,000 miles
- Replace spark plugs at 100,000 miles
- Rotate tires every 10,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unresponsive accelerator
- Grinding noise from transmission
- Engine idle issues
- Check engine light persists
- Irregular fuel gauge readings
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2007 Ford Freestyle at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.