It's starting not going into highway gears (5&6) just revs real high and when it does finally, it kicks really hard. Sounds and feels like it's going to drop out from under the car.
The worst 2007 Ford Five Hundred problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
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- Acceleration70
- Transmission59
- Engine40
- Fuel system35
- Electrical22
- Body8
- Airbags6
- Steering6
- Driver assistance4
- Suspension4
- Tires4
- Wheels4
- Brakes3
- Seat belts2
- Visibility2
- Lights1
Specific symptoms reported on the 2007 Ford Five Hundred
Sudden acceleration 32Jerking 24Stalling 11Check engine light 9
Recalls 1
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the fuel tank free of charge. The safety recall began on august 16, 2011. Owners may contact ford motor company customer relationship center at 1‑866‑436‑7332.
Recall number 11V355000 · Recall details
See all 1 recalls for the 2007 Ford Five Hundred
Defect investigations
Idle instability
On November 29, 2012, Ford Motor Company (Ford) initiated Customer Satisfaction Program 12N03 to extend warranty coverage terms for repair of engine idle RPM surge caused by throttle body deposits in all model year (MY) 2005 through 2007 Ford Freestyle, Five Hundred and Mercury Montego vehicles.The program extends the coverage for up to 10 years of service or 150,000 miles from the warranty start date of the vehicle (all vehicles are eligible for the program through May 31, 2013, regardless of mileage).Dealers will repair vehicles exhibiting the condition by removing and cleaning the throttle body and reprogramming the PCM with software containing an updated idle speed control strategy.According to Ford, some of the affected vehicles may experience momentary, intermittent engine idle RPM surge (idle flare) when stopped or during low speed driving maneuvers such as in a parking lot or driveway.Unstable idle speed control (dips and flares) around the target engine speed (700 rpm) can occur in vehicles with deposit build-up in the throttle body when the system adjusts engine speed in response to changes in engine load, typically from power steering application or air-conditioner compressor cycling.Idle speed control logic is only active at vehicle speeds below 3.5 mph and when the accelerator pedal is not applied.Ford testing of a vehicle with a worst case throttle body measured a maximum idle flare of 1360 RPM lasting approximately 1 second, which Ford indicated was consistent with system design to limit vehicle speed and acceleration in idle control mode.Ford indicated that the test vehicle was held in place with normal brake effort and that vehicle speed remained under 4 mph without the brake pedal applied.In addition to throttle body deposit accumulation, symptoms associated with the condition may include Check Engine lamp illumination and diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0505, P0506 or P061B.Ford attributed the surge condition to changes in idle air flow resulting from the progressive buildup of deposits in the throttle body from normal Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) system operation.This condition was not adequately compensated for in the original Powertrain Control Module (PCM) calibration.Ford issued a technical service bulletin on August 15, 2011 (TSB 11-8-5), releasing an updated powertrain control calibration for vehicles with CVT transmissions.On October 19, 2011, Ford issued a second bulletin (TSB 11-10-21) superseding TSB 11-8-5 and including updated powertrain control calibration for vehicles with 6-speed transmissions.Prior to Ford issuing the TSB?s, owner?s experiencing the alleged defect either received no repairs, if dealers could not duplicate the condition, or had the throttle body cleaned or replaced, which only provided temporary correction until the throttle deposit build-up returned.Ford?s revised powertrain calibrations appear to be effective remedies for the idle instability caused by build-up of throttle body deposits.However, even after the TSB?s were released, many owners experiencing the condition continued to have difficulty with proper diagnosis and repair as dealers were often either unable to duplicate the condition or were unfamiliar with the new repair procedures.Ford's new program addresses those concerns.the federal safety agency's testing and complaint analysis indicate that the idle speed control issue in the subject vehicles can only occur at very low speeds, are very brief events, are easily controlled by moderate brake pedal forces and result in minor increases in vehicle speed even with no braking.This investigation is closed.The closing of this in
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Technical service bulletins for the 2007 Ford Five Hundred 9
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Motorcraft® Continuously Variable Chain-Type Transmission Fluid (XT-7-QCFT in non-Canadian markets,...
- When performing any transmission fluid change or topoff involving Motorcraft® Premium ATF, MERCON® V has...
- The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic...
- Traction control lamp on--no dtc's present, or DTC P1889 in differential electronic module (DEM)
- Ford mercury service campaign: certain 2005 through 2007 FWD and AWD ford five hundred, freestyle and...
- Rear brake drag, noise, dust, and/or premature pad wear
- MIL with DTC P0106 and/or P0109
- Transmission shifter binding / high effort bezel replacement
- Fuel gauge erratic/inaccurate and/or MIL on with DTC P0463, B1202, B2627, B2879, and/or P2068
2007 Ford Five Hundred fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0L 6‑cyl | FWD | 19 | 26 | 21 |
| 3.0L 6‑cyl | 4WD | 17 | 23 | 19 |
What 2007 Ford Five Hundred owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
After driving half-hour in high-way southward on I-45 in the morning. The car cannot be accelerate at around 40mph when I ramp up to 288, and the auto-lock light turned red. Seconds later, it recovered back. 2 minutes later, it happened again . And again . So I parked it . ~8-hours later, I started it and the auto-lock light red again. Seconds later, the engine stopped when I back the car. I stepped on gas-pedal when I tried 3rd time, and the car moved and the auto-lock light kept red. 10-minuts later, when I drive on 288-south at ~60mph, both of the repair light and engine light turned yellow and the auto-lock light off, seconds later, the repair light off. The engine light kept on. So I get down the highway, cannot accelerate car with gas-pedal on and cannot turn sterring wheel, the car slow down and stopped by itself. 5-minutes later, I started it again with engine light on with yellow, the car moved and 10 minutes later, I parked it home.
I had this car repaired twice at a professional mechanic shop that cost me thousands of dollars. Every time, the car comes to stop or dies on me. I replaced the fuel filter one time that is underneath the car. Now the car is sitting in my garage because of the fuel pump not functioning and does not make that sound anymore when you turn the key on.
It began with the 12 volt not working. Put in new fuse it blew. Then instrument panel speedometer goes black, if you got the dash it comes back on the battery got completely drained bought a new one. Still have a short somewhere . Noticed a million other complaints the same should this not be investigated? A sodering defect or electrical short draining battery, it's obviously a vehicle defect. Isn't ford a big enough company to take care of this instead of ignoring it? This is on a 2007 ford 500, low miles. This happens sitting still or driving.
Car is leaking fuel from the gas tank area, looks like its leaking from the filler neck. At times it leaks a considerable amount. I'm also having surging issues. Mainly at low speeds. The vehicle has also shut down in the middle of traffic. These problems truly concern me and I question the safety of the vehicle and my children and myself while in this vehicle.
I don't know if this belongs in engine or fuel/propulsion system. There was no mention of 'gas peddle' in either. The date of 07/17/2013 is approximate. It may have been between 2013 - 2015. I am not sure of the exact dates. It was when I was going to a pain specialist in buffalo after my rear-end accident in my previous car in july 2012. Location - I-190 & ny-198 buffalo, ny 14207 42.930405, -78.899552 merge ramp from the ny-198 to the I-190 north. 2007 ford five hundred the problem: the gas peddle stuck when I had to do a fast acceleration / I floored it. I had to put the car in neutral and press the gas peddle a couple times to get it unstuck. I had it in to the ford dealer where I bought it and they fixed or cleaned something. The ford dealer said that it would cost about $400.00 to replace the component if this didn't work. It happened again when I did another fast acceleration. I was able again to get it unstuck. I have not had the occasion to do a fast acceleration since. I don't run it fast if I can help it.
The anti theft is on
Instrument cluster flashes then goes black while driving. Interior exterior and gauge lights go bright and dim and go out altogether while driving. Car dies while moving. Batteries only last 1 year from being drained. No alternator issue per 3 different mechanics.
Driver side headlight socket burns out the bulb. The bulb has been replaced three times in the past three months. The entire light socket unit needs to be replaced. The service tech informed me that was a problem with this model vehicle.
Vehicle surges when you let off the brake. This started shortly after we purchased the car a couple years ago. They either serviced or replaced the throttle body and that worked for about 6 months or so. Now the car shakes really bad anytime we have to stop and have to keep foot on the brake really hard, sometimes the car dies during this too as well as going from reverse to drive. As soon as you let off the brake the car accelerates, can make it up to almost 40 MPH without even touching the gas. It runs horribly in the heat too. Any temp over 70 it jerks into 2 or 3rd gear hard when stopping and going.
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Questions about the 2007 Ford Five Hundred
Is the 2007 Ford Five Hundred reliable?
Owners have filed 199 complaints about the 2007 Ford Five Hundred, fewer than a typical Five Hundred model year.
What is the 2007 Ford Five Hundred year score?
The 2007 Ford Five Hundred scores 83 out of 100 (good). The score compares it with the other model years of the Ford Five Hundred: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2007 Ford Five Hundred?
Acceleration and speed control, with 70 complaints, typically around 69,886 miles. Next is transmission (59).
How many recalls does the 2007 Ford Five Hundred have?
1 recall, covering fuel system, gasoline.
What year does the Ford Five Hundred have the most acceleration problems?
The Ford Five Hundred model years with the most acceleration complaints are 2006 (118 complaints), 2005 (104 complaints) and 2007 (70 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 2007 Ford Five Hundred get?
Official estimates for the 2007 Ford Five Hundred range from 19 to 21 mpg combined. The most efficient version (3.0L 6-cyl, FWD) gets 19 city and 26 highway.
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