2007 Ford Five Hundred power train problems
59 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2007 Ford Five Hundred — 30% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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.”
filed Nov 10, 2023
“When placing the car in reverse or drives it revs. In order to avoid an accident I have to ensure that my feet are on the brakes at all times! There have been instances where I've almost hit the car in front me!”
filed Aug 23, 2016
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
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Power Train problems in other Five Hundred years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 Five Hundred | 104 | 29% |
| 2005 Five Hundred | 136 | 27% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2007 Ford Five Hundred
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.