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2007 Ford Five Hundred

Common problems & what to know before you buy

Before you message the seller, know the documented failure patterns, repair cost exposure, and risk level for the 2007 Ford Five Hundred.

Safety record

Recalls on the 2007 Ford Five Hundred

Recall·11V355000

Fuel system: filler pipe and cap

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.

Recall·06E056000

Fuel system

CERTAIN AFTERMARKET FUEL FILTERS SOLD UNDER THE PUROLATOR BRAND NAME, P/N F65277, SHIPPED FROM JANUARY 16 THROUGH JUNE 2, 2006, FOR USE ON…

Source: NHTSA

Owner complaints

What 199 owners reported

Power train53
Vehicle speed control42
Fuel system21
Engine and engine cooling19

Source: NHTSA

Specifications

2007 Ford Five Hundred at a glance

Trims
LimitedSESEL
Engine
3.0L 6-Cylinder
Transmission
Automatic 6-spd, CVT
Drivetrain
FWD, AWD
Fuel
Gasoline
Body style
Sedan
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Frequently asked questions

What are the common problems with the 2007 Ford Five Hundred?

Owners have filed 199 complaints about the 2007 Ford Five Hundred with NHTSA, most often about the vehicle speed control. There are 2 recall campaigns covering this model year. Squeezed's free research-backed buyer guide cross-references these against documented failure patterns and mileage-stage risks, sorted by severity, in about a minute.

Is the 2007 Ford Five Hundred reliable?

Reliability depends heavily on the specific configuration and how the car was maintained. Start with the 2 open recall campaigns on this model year and confirm the work was completed. Generate a Squeezed buyer guide for this exact vehicle to see a reliability snapshot, repair-cost exposure, and the questions to ask the seller before you buy.

Should I still get a pre-purchase inspection on a 2007 Ford Five Hundred?

Always. A Squeezed buyer guide is the triage step before the inspection: it shows you the documented failure patterns and what to check so you can decide which 2007 Ford Five Hundred listings are even worth a mechanic's time, then walk into the PPI knowing exactly what to look for.

Squeezed is a buyer guide based on public data and industry patterns, not a mechanical inspection. Always get a professional pre-purchase inspection before you buy.