2007 Ford Freestyle
The Verdict
Worst problem area
Driver Assistance & Speed Control
Driver Assistance & Speed Control leads by volume: 429 of 893 complaints (48%) mention it.
Complaints filed fell from 1,300 in 2006 to 893 in 2007.
Data last changed . Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology
Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | vs. 2007 Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 3,100–3,300 | 3,100–3,300 | 3,100–3,300 | |
| Combined MPG | 19–20 | 19–20 | 19–20 | |
| City / Highway MPG | 17–18 / 22–25 | 17–18 / 22–25 | 17–18 / 22–25 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 444–468 | 444–468 | 444–468 | |
| Complaints filed | 1,459 | 1,300 | 893 | |
| Recalls issued | 2 | 1 | 0 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 32 | 42 | 27 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 3 | 10 | 1 | |
| Injuries reported | 14 | 18 | 4 | |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Configurations compared | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.
Common questions
How many recalls does the 2007 Ford Freestyle have?
No NHTSA recall campaigns as of Sep 16, 2026.
What is the most common complaint about the 2007 Ford Freestyle?
Driver Assistance & Speed Control: 429 of 893 NHTSA complaints (48%) mention it.
What gas mileage does the 2007 Ford Freestyle get?
EPA rates it 19–20 MPG combined.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2007 Ford Freestyle?
EPA estimates $3,100–$3,300 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
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EPA-Rated Configurations (2)
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 1 | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 6 | 3.0L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD | 18 mpg (high) | 25 mpg (high) | 20 mpg (high) | $3,100 (low) | 444 g/mi (low) |
| Configuration 2 | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 6 | 3.0L | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD | 17 mpg (low) | 22 mpg (low) | 19 mpg (low) | $3,300 (high) | 468 g/mi (high) |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 167 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 360 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 91 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical | 39 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Brakes | 41 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 14 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 429 | 16 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 54 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.
Recalls
No recalls have been issued for this model-year.