2007 Ford Freestar Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 8%of 64 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 115,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the electrical system of the 2007 Ford Freestar, 8% of the 64 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 115,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“My husband was driving home from work when all of a sudden no warning, no check engine light nothing, he loses all gears and speed. There was a lot of cars behind him, the road he was on is very busy with several hills and blind spots. We have checked into this problem with Ford and they state that yes they are aware of a design problem with the hood by the wind shield wipers that allows water to go in, drain down the fire wall and leak into the PCM module and the transmission. This water shorts them out and with no warning you lose speed and gears to continue driving. …”
NHTSA complaint #10433190, filed 2011-10, 132,000 miles“Passenger side mirror burned, smoldered with a great deal of smoke. Could see orange glow behind the mirror. Smelled like an electrical burn. Car was parked, no key in ignition, happened right after unlocking car with key fob.”
NHTSA complaint #11163095, filed 2018-12, 68,000 miles“Water leaks down the hood thru the cowl. Vans PCM had to be replaced. There is a TSB on this. Poor design of hood allows water to leak into cowl and into the PCM. Had PCM replaced at $500 plus. This van is a nightmare.”
NHTSA complaint #10553912, filed 2013-11, 115,000 miles“Intermittently locks out the ignition caused by the factory installed anti-theft system. Not ever sure when the car might start. This van is a nightmare.”
NHTSA complaint #10553913, filed 2013-11, 151,000 miles“The contact owns a 2007 Ford Freestar. The contact stated that while driving 15 MPH, the vehicle hesitated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection and they stated that water had entered the computer and the computer needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified and they filed a complaint. The failure mileage was 102,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10495991, filed 2013-01, 102,000 milesElectrical system: other model years
Other parts of the 2007 Ford Freestar
37 complaintsVehicle speed control
10 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 Ford Freestar
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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