2007 Ford Freestyle Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 1%of 893 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 52,950miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the body and structure of the 2007 Ford Freestyle, 1% of the 893 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 52,950 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“Our car was quite new. My daughters and I were in the car at a stop light. Someone was in front of me at the time and they were making a right hand turn. When I was slightly rolling forward I applied pressure to the brake and my car jumped or lunged forward-causing an accident with 4 kids and 2 adults involved. This is the first of many incidents with my car proactively moving.”
NHTSA complaint #10464415, filed 2012-07, 250 miles“While driving on the highway, the Ford Freestyle had a sudden jolt/wiggle during a long sweeping turn to the left. Continued driving home for 200 miles without issues. The driver's rear wheel appeared crooked (splaying out) afterwards. Car was brought in for inspection and the rear subframe was broken. Mechanic noticed large amount of rust. Car has 161k miles.”
NHTSA complaint #11354391, filed 2020-09, 161,000 miles“Failed inspection due to rust and corrosion on sub frame. Engine light on consistent with recent recall of Ford edge due to rust and corrosion. Car has only 72,703 miles and is in very good condition. Other Freestyle owners have noted similar dangerous corrosion on sub frame due to substandard steel and alloys.”
NHTSA complaint #10787205, filed 2015-10, 72,703 miles“Loud whirring noise which gets louder with acceleration and is really loud going downhill when the engine is holding back. Also have two rust spots on the hood and the car is only 5 years old and has been kept clean and is waxed at least once per year.”
NHTSA complaint #10472525, filed 2012-08, 75,000 miles“2007 Ford Freestyle leaking water from moonroof when brakes are applied or especially downhill water comes down from the headliner splashing off the dashboard.”
NHTSA complaint #10294609, filed 2009-12, 33,198 milesBody and structure: other model years
Other parts of the 2007 Ford Freestyle
428 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
360 complaintsEngine
93 complaintsFuel system
91 complaintsEngine cooling
74 complaintsOther or unknown
46 complaintsElectrical system
39 complaintsBrakes
36 complaintsEquipment
12 complaintsSuspension
10 complaintsSteering
9 complaintsSeat belts
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 Ford Freestyle
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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