2007 Ford 500 Problems
- Complaints
- 37filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 90,000miles, 31 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2007 Ford 500 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 37 consumer complaints for the 2007 Ford 500. The part named most often is transmission and drivetrain, with 11 complaints (30% of the total), followed by vehicle speed control (8) and electrical system (7). 31 of the complaints include a mileage, and 16% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 90,000 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 1 a fire, 2 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 1 technical service bulletin for this model year.
Not compared (before 2008). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Electrical system7 19%
- Engine7 19%
- Fuel system4 11%
- Exterior lighting2 5.4%
- Other or unknown2 5.4%
- Seats2 5.4%
- Air bags1 2.7%
- Brakes1 2.7%
Also reported: Engine cooling (1), Steering (1), Body and structure (1), Suspension (1), Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (1), Wheels (1).
Example complaints
Transmission and drivetrain: “At low speed, wile trying to park the car it will suddenly surge making parking risky even when my foot is on the brake. I almost hit another car several times. A valet once told me you better get that car fixed when I shift from park to reverse it sometimes acts like the RPM's increase without my pushing on the gas pedal.”
NHTSA complaint #10584399, filed 2014-04, 20,000 milesVehicle speed control: “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!”
NHTSA complaint #10533832, filed 2013-08, 85,000 milesElectrical system: “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.”
NHTSA complaint #10691123, filed 2015-02, 62,000 milesEngine: “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! …”
NHTSA complaint #10872560, filed 2016-06Mileage when problems were reported
16% of the 31 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 62,342 and 114,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2007 Ford 500 in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 1 on record; the latest 1 are shown.
- 10051815Nov 29, 2012Engine. Ford: see document search button for owner letter. Momentary engine idle rpm surge may be intermittent and may occur, due to deposits buildup in throttle body, at low speeds, while parking or…
Other model years of the Ford 500
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 37 | 90,000 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2006 | 68 | 100,000 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2005 | 99 | 117,000 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
All Ford 500 model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2007 Ford 500 have?
NHTSA recorded 37 consumer complaints for the 2007 Ford 500 as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2007 Ford 500 is reported most often?
Transmission and drivetrain is named most often, in 11 complaints (30% of the total), followed by vehicle speed control with 8.
Has the 2007 Ford 500 been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2007 Ford 500 reported?
Among the 31 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 90,000 miles and the middle half falls between 62,342 and 114,000 miles; 16% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.