2007 FORD FIVE HUNDRED — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

287

Owner Complaints

29 Crashes 5 Fires

2

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

1

Service Bulletin

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2007 FORD FIVE HUNDRED

The 2007 FORD FIVE HUNDRED has received a total of 287 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Ford Motor Company for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Vehicle Speed Control (70 complaints), Power Train (43 complaints), and Engine (21 complaints).

Recalls for the 2007 FORD FIVE HUNDRED

NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2007 FORD FIVE HUNDRED, potentially affecting up to 61,585 vehicles.

Recall 11V355000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP

| 2,945 vehicles affected

Defect: 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...

Consequence: 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.

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Recall 06E056000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

| 58,640 vehicles affected

Defect: CERTAIN AFTERMARKET FUEL FILTERS SOLD UNDER THE PUROLATOR BRAND NAME, P/N F65277, SHIPPED FROM JANUARY 16 THROUGH JUNE 2, 2006, FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. DUE TO INCORRECT DESIGN, THE QUICK CONNECTORS MAY NOT FULLY SEAT WITH THE TUBE INTERFACE, EVEN THOUGH THE PERSON MAKING THE CONNECTION MAY BELIEVE THAT THE QUICK CONNECTOR IS FULLY ATTACHED.

Consequence: FAILURE OF THIS CONNECTION COULD LEAD TO FUEL SPILLAGE AND, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.

Remedy: UFI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 4, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT UFI FILTERS USA AT 800-230-5876.

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Owner Complaints for the 2007 FORD FIVE HUNDRED

287 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2007 FORD FIVE HUNDRED. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 70 10 Crashes
Power Train
Complaints: 43 3 Crashes
Engine
Complaints: 21 1 Crash
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 21 3 Crashes
Electrical System
Complaints: 20 1 Crash
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 17
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 14 2 Crashes 1 Fire
Fuelpropulsion System
Complaints: 13 1 Crash
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 7 1 Crash 1 Fire
Steering
Complaints: 6
Air Bagssidewindow
Complaints: 5 3 Crashes 5 Injuries
Structure
Complaints: 4
Structurebody
Complaints: 4 1 Crash
Wheels
Complaints: 4
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 3
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
Complaints: 3
Tires
Complaints: 3
Air Bags
Complaints: 2 2 Crashes 3 Injuries
Electronic Stability Control Esc
Complaints: 2
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
Complaints: 2
Seat Belts
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes
Complaints: 2
Suspension
Complaints: 2
Suspensionfront
Complaints: 2
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior
Complaints: 2 2 Fires
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 2 Injuries
Back Over Preventionwarningsexternalpedestrian Alert
Complaints: 1
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiring
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Equipment
Complaints: 1
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
Complaints: 1
Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift
Complaints: 1
Equipmentotherlabels
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lighting
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Otherdeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 1
Tiressidewall
Complaints: 1
Traction Control System
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#11554575 | POWER TRAIN | | N/A miles
It's starting not going into highway gears (5&6) just revs real high and when it does finally, it kicks really hard. Sounds and feels like it's going to drop out from under the car.
#11395906 | ENGINE | | 111,200 miles
AFTER DRIVING HALF-HOUR IN HIGH-WAY SOUTHWARD ON I-45 IN THE MORNING. THE CAR CANNOT BE ACCELERATE AT AROUND 40MPH WHEN I RAMP UP TO 288, AND THE AUTO-LOCK LIGHT TURNED RED. SECONDS LATER, IT RECOVERED BACK. 2 MINUTES LATER, IT HAPPENED AGAIN . AND AGAIN . SO I PARKED IT . ~8-HOURS LATER, I STARTED IT AND THE AUTO-LOCK LIGHT RED AGAIN. SECONDS LATER, THE ENGINE STOPPED WHEN I BACK THE CAR. I STEPPED ON GAS-PEDAL WHEN I TRIED 3RD TIME, AND THE CAR MOVED AND THE AUTO-LOCK LIGHT KEPT RED. 10-MINUTS LATER, WHEN I DRIVE ON 288-SOUTH AT ~60MPH, BOTH OF THE REPAIR LIGHT AND ENGINE LIGHT TURNED YELLOW AND THE AUTO-LOCK LIGHT OFF, SECONDS LATER, THE REPAIR LIGHT OFF. THE ENGINE LIGHT KEPT ON. SO I GET DOWN THE HIGHWAY, CANNOT ACCELERATE CAR WITH GAS-PEDAL ON AND CANNOT TURN STERRING WHEEL, THE CAR SLOW DOWN AND STOPPED BY ITSELF. 5-MINUTES LATER, I STARTED IT AGAIN WITH ENGINE LIGHT ON WITH YELLOW, THE CAR MOVED AND 10 MINUTES LATER, I PARKED IT HOME.
#11395906 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | | 111,200 miles
AFTER DRIVING HALF-HOUR IN HIGH-WAY SOUTHWARD ON I-45 IN THE MORNING. THE CAR CANNOT BE ACCELERATE AT AROUND 40MPH WHEN I RAMP UP TO 288, AND THE AUTO-LOCK LIGHT TURNED RED. SECONDS LATER, IT RECOVERED BACK. 2 MINUTES LATER, IT HAPPENED AGAIN . AND AGAIN . SO I PARKED IT . ~8-HOURS LATER, I STARTED IT AND THE AUTO-LOCK LIGHT RED AGAIN. SECONDS LATER, THE ENGINE STOPPED WHEN I BACK THE CAR. I STEPPED ON GAS-PEDAL WHEN I TRIED 3RD TIME, AND THE CAR MOVED AND THE AUTO-LOCK LIGHT KEPT RED. 10-MINUTS LATER, WHEN I DRIVE ON 288-SOUTH AT ~60MPH, BOTH OF THE REPAIR LIGHT AND ENGINE LIGHT TURNED YELLOW AND THE AUTO-LOCK LIGHT OFF, SECONDS LATER, THE REPAIR LIGHT OFF. THE ENGINE LIGHT KEPT ON. SO I GET DOWN THE HIGHWAY, CANNOT ACCELERATE CAR WITH GAS-PEDAL ON AND CANNOT TURN STERRING WHEEL, THE CAR SLOW DOWN AND STOPPED BY ITSELF. 5-MINUTES LATER, I STARTED IT AGAIN WITH ENGINE LIGHT ON WITH YELLOW, THE CAR MOVED AND 10 MINUTES LATER, I PARKED IT HOME.
#11338439 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | | 220 miles Crash
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.
#11338439 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | | 220 miles Crash
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.

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Safety Rating for the 2007 FORD FIVE HUNDRED

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2007 FORD FIVE HUNDRED in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2007 FORD FIVE HUNDRED

Ford Motor Company has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2007 FORD FIVE HUNDRED. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

08-4-11 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DIFFERENTIAL PROPORTIONAL VALVE

TRACTION CONTROL LAMP ON--NO DTC'S PRESENT, OR DTC P1889 IN DIFFERENTIAL ELECTRONIC MODULE (DEM). *NJ

NHTSA Investigations for the 2007 FORD FIVE HUNDRED

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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