2007 Ford 500 Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 19%of 37 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 84,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the engine of the 2007 Ford 500, 19% of the 37 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 84,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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 miles“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 miles“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 2016-06“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!!!!!!!!!!”
NHTSA complaint #10872751, filed 2016-06“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10725346, filed 2015-06, 114,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10051815Nov 29, 2012Ford: 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…
Engine: other model years
Other parts of the 2007 Ford 500
11 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 Ford 500
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.
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