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.
2007 Ford Five Hundred acceleration problems
70 complaints (35% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 69,886. 10 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 70
- of this car's complaints
- 35%
- typical mileage
- 69,886
- crashes
- 10
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
Owners did not name a specific part.
At what mileage
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Ford Five Hundred acceleration problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2007 Ford Five Hundred acceleration
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Related 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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What 2007 Ford Five Hundred owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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.
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.
Periodically but occuring more often. Once the car is placed in drive or reverse but foot still on the brake, once the brake is released the car quickly and aggressively accelerates on it's own without pressing the gas pedal and with very little reaction time you have to slam the brake pedal to make the car stop and then the car cuts off. This has happened at least 4 times within the last month. Very dangerous! I have researched recall information for this model as well as my direct VIN number associated with my vehicle but I have yet to find a recall. However I have read many reviews of the same issues with other ford 500 owners.
Car in the mornings is accelerated and when placed in reverse it moves by itself very accelerated and its parked on a flat surface with no slopes. Transmission feels as if running forcefully but changes gears I guess fine just got the car and has low miles at 27000 miles. And does it everyday.
The vehicle has unintended acceleration issues. There was an investigation by the nhsta but nothing came of it. The car still accelerates on its own when I pull into parking spaces or leaving parking spaces. I have to keep my foot on or by the brake pedal as to not hit other cars or people. Having the air conditioning on seems to worsen this problem substantially. It is completely random and I know I'm not the only person that has experienced this issue. Please reopen your investigation and make sure you have both the AC on and off. It's mainly when it is on, but still completely random. I don't know how people and property haven't been injured or damaged as a direct result of this well known issue.
The car will surge when you put it in gear. Does it in drive and reverse. I have to keep my foot on the brake until I am away from a car or building as it will jump into them. I never know when its going to do it. I estimated when it started and is still doing it.
While backing up car surged and caused rear bumper damage. Throttle body cleaned twice since purchase and surge issue reappears. Surge occurs at low RPM's.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford five hundred. The contact stated that the vehicle would lose acceleration while driving a various speed. The wrench warning icon would illuminate when the failure occurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer numerous times for the failure. The dealer cleaned the throttle body however, the failure was not corrected. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer for further inspection. The dealer advised that the throttle body needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000 and the current mileage was 80,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford five hundred. The contact received a customer satisfaction letter for the cleaning of the throttle body and took the vehicle to the dealer for the repair. The contact stated that the cleaning, the throttle failed. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, who advised that the throttle body needed to be replaced. The failure mileage was 128,000 and the current mileage was 130,000.
Questions about the 2007 Ford Five Hundred acceleration
Does the 2007 Ford Five Hundred have acceleration problems?
Owners have filed 70 complaints about the acceleration of the 2007 Ford Five Hundred, 35% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 2007 Ford Five Hundred acceleration problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 69,886 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2007 Ford Five Hundred acceleration?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
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).
Other 2007 Ford Five Hundred problems
Transmission 59Engine 40Fuel system 35Electrical 22Body 8Airbags 6Steering 6Driver assistance 4Suspension 4Tires 4Wheels 4Brakes 3Seat belts 2Visibility 2Lights 1
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