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#BS-2007-FORFIV-3425

2007 Ford Five Hundred

Based on reports from 287 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
287
Crashes
29
Fires
5
Recalls
2
TSBs
9
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 287 complaints, 29 crashes, 5 fires, and 2 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

paint blistering and bubbling

9 complaints • Severity 6.2/10

$X,XXX
2

engine revs with foot off the accelerator

6 complaints • Severity 8.3/10

$X,XXX
3

lunges into gear

5 complaints • Severity 8.8/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Speed ControlHIGH

70 owners reported speed control issues — failures commonly reported around 63K miles.

!Inspect the DrivetrainMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

44
0–30K
71
30–60K
88
60–90K
32
90–120K
18
120–150K
10
150K+

Peak failure range: 60–90K miles (88 reports) • Median: 63K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Speed Control (70 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

Data-backed dollar deductions

Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Speed Control70 (24%)
Drivetrain43 (15%)
Engine35 (12%)
Fuel System34 (12%)
Electrical20 (7%)
Power Train:automatic Transmission17 (6%)
Other8 (3%)
Wheels & Tires7 (2%)

2007 Ford Five Hundred: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Speed Control Issues

Speed Control complaints account for 24% of all reports filed for the 2007 Ford Five Hundred, with 70 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 62,600 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 63K-mile mark.

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 15% of all reports filed for the 2007 Ford Five Hundred, with 43 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 12% of all reports filed for the 2007 Ford Five Hundred, with 35 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Fuel System Issues

Fuel System complaints account for 12% of all reports filed for the 2007 Ford Five Hundred, with 34 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to fuel system-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

16
07
3
08
15
09
28
10
86
11
55
12
17
13
22
14
12
15
10
16
2
17
3
18
6
19
9
20
2
21
1
23

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2007 Ford Five Hundred. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (2 recalls)

06E056000Aug 2006

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

CERTAIN AFTERMARKET FUEL FILTERS SOLD UNDER THE PUROLATOR BRAND NAME, P/N F65277, SHIPPED FROM JANUARY 16 THROUGH JUNE 2, 2006, FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. DUE TO INCORRECT DESIGN, THE QUICK CONNECTORS MAY NOT FULLY SEAT WITH THE TUBE INTERFACE, EVEN THOUGH THE PERSON MAKING THE CONNECTION MAY BELIEVE THAT THE QUICK CONNECTOR IS FULLY ATTACHED.

11V355000Aug 2011

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP

FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007 FORD FIVE HUNDRED AND MERCURY MONTEGO VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 5, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 11, 2006. THE FUEL TANKS MAY NOT HAVE CONSISTENT WELDS BETWEEN THE FUEL TANK AND FUEL FILLER NECK SPUD WHICH CAN AFFECT THE STRENGTH OF THE JOINT. SOME FUEL TANK SPUD WELDS MAY NOT PROVIDE THE EXPECTED STRENGTH IN THE EVENT OF A SEVERE REAR IMPACT TO THE VEHICLE. AN IMPROPER WELD CAN RESULT IN A CRACK IN THE JOINT WHICH COULD ILLUMINATE THE EMISSIONS MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT, CAUSE A FUEL ODOR, OR ALLOW FUEL TO LEAK OUT.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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The worst model year for the Ford Five Hundred is the 2006 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.

2007 Ford Five Hundred vs. Class Average (Large Cars)

This vehicle

287

Class avg

205

Complaint volume is roughly in line with other large cars vehicles from 2007.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 287 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 2 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Other Ford Five Hundred Model Years

2007200620052004
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2007 Ford Five Hundred: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2007 Ford Five Hundred?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2007 Ford Five Hundred is related to the speed control, with 70 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2007 Ford Five Hundred reliable?
The 2007 Ford Five Hundred has 287 complaints, 29 crash reports, and 5 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 2007 Ford Five Hundred problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2007 Ford Five Hundred have any recalls?
Yes, the 2007 Ford Five Hundred has 2 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Ford Five Hundred problems start?
Based on 263 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 62,600 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 60–90K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.
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