2007 Ford Freestyle vs 2007 Mercury Mountaineer
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2007 Ford Freestyle | 2007 Mercury Mountaineer |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 893 | 81 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 9 | 22 |
| Investigations | 2 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 27 | 3 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–20 | 15–16 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 69,400 mi | 77,900 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Freestyle | Mercury Mountaineer |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 428 | 7 |
| Power Train | 360 | 25 |
| Engine | 93 | 5 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 74 | 4 |
| Electrical System | 39 | 16 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 43 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 33 | 1 |
| Seats | 2 | 26 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Hesitation / surging | 331 | 5 |
| Stalling | 159 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 48 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 13 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 10 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 8 | 0 |
| Shifting problems | 0 | 5 |
2007 Ford Freestyle
2007 Mercury Mountaineer
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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.