2007 Ford Explorer vs 2007 Ford Freestyle
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 | 2007 Ford Explorer | 2007 Ford Freestyle |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 208 | 893 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 25 | 9 |
| Investigations | 1 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 11 | 27 |
| Fire reports | 5 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 15–16 | 19–20 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 68,636 mi | 69,400 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Explorer | Ford Freestyle |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 13 | 428 |
| Power Train | 57 | 360 |
| Engine | 28 | 93 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 10 | 74 |
| Electrical System | 25 | 39 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 43 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 33 |
| Seats | 24 | 2 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 21 | 159 |
| Hesitation / surging | 15 | 331 |
| Check engine light | 7 | 48 |
| Loss of power | 6 | 13 |
| Shifting problems | 5 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 5 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 10 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 8 |
2007 Ford Explorer
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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.