2007 Ford Freestar recalls and problems

The 2007 Ford Freestar has 1 safety recall and 64 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Ford dealer.

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Injuries / deaths

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Recalls may cover only some 2007 Ford Freestar vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2007 Ford Freestar recalls

Recall 13V-081: Seats

Reported Mar 7, 2013 · 196,667 vehicles affected · Ford Motor Company

Problem: Ford is recalling certain model year 2004-2007 Freestar and Mercury Monterey vehicles manufactured from March 24, 2003, through November 7, 2006, equipped with a third row seat and originally sold in, or currently registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. The third row stowable seat can experience corrosion and structural degradation at the seat anchor mechanism mounted to the rear wheel wells. As a result of the corrosion, the third row seat may not fully latch into its seating position.

Risk: In the event that the vehicle is crashed into from the rear, an unlatched seat may increase the risk of personal injury.

Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will install new third row seat latch striker mounting brackets, free of charge. The recall began on March 28, 2013. Owners may contact Ford Motor Company Customer Relationship Center at 1-866-436-7332.

2007 Ford Freestar problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Power Train	38
Vehicle Speed Control	10
Engine and Engine Cooling	5
Electrical System	5
Engine	4
Structure	4
Seats	3
Suspension	2
Fuel/Propulsion System	1
Service Brakes	1
Steering	1
Air Bags	1

Most reported parts

Power Train › Automatic Transmission — 8
Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Torque Converter — 4
Structure › Body — 3
Suspension › Front — 1
Seats › Mid/Rear Assembly — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 91,250 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2007 Ford Freestar complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Seats · reported Sep 23, 2024

The contact owns a 2007 Ford Freestar. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V081000 (Seats); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. The VIN was unavailable.

Seats · at 100,000 miles · reported Apr 25, 2022

The contact owns a 2007 Ford Freestar. The contact stated that he discovered two large holes located on both sides of the third-row seats. The contact stated that the holes were located at the seat anchors; the structural degradation at the seat anchor were mounted to the rear wheel wells. The contact then discovered that his vehicle was placed under NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V081000 (Seats). The contact then notified the dealer and was informed that the part to repair the vehicle was not available and also that the corrosion on the vehicle was too severe to complete the repair. The…

Electrical System · at 68,000 miles · reported Dec 22, 2018

Passenger side mirror burned, smoldered with a great deal of smoke. Could see orange glow behind the mirror. Smelled like an electrical burn. Car was parked, no key in ignition, happened right after unlocking car with key fob.

Power Train · at 57,000 miles · reported Sep 5, 2018

Torque converter is showing signs of failure with van a less than 50k miles. A transmission flush and service including ford's friction modifier did not fix.

Engine · at 89,000 miles · reported Aug 2, 2018

The contact owns a 2007 ford freestar. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle stalled as the accelerator pedal was depressed. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure, but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 89,000.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2007 Ford Freestar have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2007 Ford Freestar: 13V-081 (seats). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2007 Ford Freestar?

Owners report power train problems most often (38 reports), followed by vehicle speed control (10). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 91,250 miles.

Are Ford recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Ford dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.