2007 Ford Freestyle Problems & Recalls
Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
Is this problem acknowledged?
The most-reported problem — Vehicle Speed Control (47.8% of complaints) — was examined in a now-closed NHTSA investigation that did not result in a recall.
Vehicle Speed Control complaints here are 9.4× the median for that category across the 1731 model-years tracked on this site.
None of the 6 most-reported categories on this page have a recall or open investigation on file — they rest on unverified owner reports alone.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 427 · 47.8% | Investigation closed | PE11018 |
| Power Train | 268 · 30% | No official action | — |
| Engine | 93 · 10.4% | No official action | — |
| Power Train:automatic Transmission | 90 · 10.1% | No official action | — |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 44 · 4.9% | No official action | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 43 · 4.8% | No official action | — |
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
Percentages are the share of the 893 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
Recalls
No NHTSA recall campaigns are on file for this vehicle. New recalls can be issued at any time — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners report
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD FREESTYLE SEL. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH THE VEHICLES CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD AND THE VEHICLE…”NHTSA complaint 10353552 — filed 09/02/2010 · VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD FREESTYLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHENEVER SHE WOULD REMOVE HER FOOT FROM THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE VEHICLE WOULD INDEPENDENTLY…”NHTSA complaint 10353025 — filed 08/31/2010 · VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD FREESTYLE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING WITH THE AIR CONDITIONER ACTIVATED, THE VEHICLE ABNORMALLY ACCELERATED WHILE ATTEMPTING TO BRAKE…”NHTSA complaint 10352404 — filed 08/27/2010 · VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Complaint trend by year filed
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Ford Freestyle?
Vehicle speed control issues are the most-reported category, cited in 427 of 893 NHTSA complaints (47.8%), followed by power train (268), engine (93), power train:automatic transmission (90). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How many complaints does the 2007 Ford Freestyle have?
893 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 27 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 4 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Does the 2007 Ford Freestyle have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns are on file for this vehicle. New recalls can be issued at any time — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Has NHTSA acted on the 2007 Ford Freestyle's reported problems?
0 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page are backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.
Is a complaint proof of a defect?
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
