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2007 Ford Freestar

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 Freestar.

Safety record

Recalls on the 2007 Ford Freestar

Recall·13V081000

Seats

The third row stowable seat can experience corrosion and structural degradation at the seat anchor mechanism mounted to the rear wheel…

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 64 owners reported

Power train34
Vehicle speed control8
Engine and engine cooling5
Seats3

Source: NHTSA

Specifications

2007 Ford Freestar at a glance

Trims
LimitedSSESEL
Engine
4.2L 6-Cylinder, 3.9L 6-Cylinder
Transmission
Automatic 4-spd
Drivetrain
FWD
Fuel
Gasoline
Body style
Minivan
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Frequently asked questions

What are the common problems with the 2007 Ford Freestar?

Owners have filed 64 complaints about the 2007 Ford Freestar with NHTSA, most often about the power train. 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 Freestar 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 Freestar?

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 Freestar 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.