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2007 Ford Five Hundred
The problems owners report. The recalls to check. The evidence behind each.
Your vehicle at a glance
Complaint patterns and official recall records, kept distinct.
- Owner complaints
- 199
- Received Jan 2007 to Nov 2023
Owner reports
Most reported problems
- 1Unintended acceleration despite braking29 complaints · 15% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 2Electronic throttle body fails and cuts power19 complaints · 9.6% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 3Automatic transmission shifts unexpectedly or slips10 complaints · 5.0% of this vehicle’s complaints
Official NHTSA records
Recalls to check
- Recall #11V355000Ford 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.
BrakeNews signals
Flagged complaint patterns
Unusual complaint patterns with no matched recall yet. A flag does not mean a recall will happen.
No problems currently meet BrakeNews’s flagging criteria. This is not a safety rating.
How flags are identifiedComplaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA, not failure rates or a reliability ranking. Reported in these complaints: 17 crashes, 3 fires, 6 people injured, 0 deaths.
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Where do owners report problems?
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Showing all 15 listed problems by system.
Engine & powertrain
Brakes
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Electrical & lights
Airbags, belts & seats
Steering, suspension & tires
Body, doors & glass
Driver assistance
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Other
Complaint history
When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.
Show as a table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2007 | 11 |
| 2008 | 2 |
| 2009 | 12 |
| 2010 | 22 |
| 2011 | 61 |
| 2012 | 35 |
| 2013 | 13 |
| 2014 | 13 |
| 2015 | 9 |
| 2016 | 6 |
| 2017 | 2 |
| 2018 | 3 |
| 2019 | 4 |
| 2020 | 4 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 0 |
| 2025 | 0 |
| 2026 (to Oct 2026) | 0 |
| Total | 199 |
Problems owners report
Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.
| Problem | Complaints | Share | Share ratio | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unintended acceleration despite braking | 29 | 15% | – | |
| Electronic throttle body fails and cuts power | 19 | 9.6% | – | |
| Automatic transmission shifts unexpectedly or slips | 10 | 5.0% | – | |
| Coil springs break and puncture tires | 9 | 4.5% | – | |
| Air conditioner blows hot air or fails | 8 | 4.0% | – | |
| Ford Focus transmission clutch slips and hesitates | 7 | 3.5% | – | |
| Airbags fail to deploy in crashes | 6 | 3.0% | – | |
| Fuel tank or line leaks gasoline | 6 | 3.0% | – | NHTSA recall #11V355000 |
| Transmission will not engage reverse gear | 6 | 3.0% | – | |
| Instrument cluster or speedometer fails | 4 | 2.0% | – | |
| Gear shifter fails to register Park | 4 | 2.0% | – | |
| Transmission fails or loses power while driving | 4 | 2.0% | – | |
| Paint peels off roof and hood | 3 | 1.5% | – | |
| Ball joints wear out and fail | 3 | 1.5% | – | |
| Suspension clunking or rattling noise over bumps | 3 | 1.5% | – |
AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.
Recalls
NHTSA recall #11V355000July 13, 20112,945 vehicles affected
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.
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.
Other model years
About this data
NHTSA complaints and recalls through October 2026. Complaints are counted once each, however many components they name. Original complaints are on NHTSA's page for the 2007 Ford Five Hundred.
Problem groups are formed by AI and may be approximate. BrakeNews flags unusual complaint patterns; they are not official defect findings. Investigation reports are written and checked by AI, with no human review. Owner reports do not establish that a defect exists.
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