2005 Ford Freestar vs 2007 Ford Freestar
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2005 Ford Freestar | 2007 Ford Freestar |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 886 | 64 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 44 | 8 |
| Investigations | 6 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 8 | 2 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18 | 17–18 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 82,000 mi | 91,250 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Freestar | Ford Freestar |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 677 | 37 |
| Electrical System | 85 | 5 |
| Engine | 53 | 4 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 39 | 10 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 35 | 5 |
| Structure | 33 | 4 |
| Seats | 20 | 3 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 20 | 0 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 139 | 7 |
| Loss of power | 91 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 39 | 7 |
| Check engine light | 26 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 24 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 19 | 0 |
| Water leaks | 11 | 0 |
| Shifting problems | 9 | 0 |
2005 Ford Freestar
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.