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severe 21 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,200
FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
WAS STOPPED AT A DRIVE-THRU WINDOW AND WHEN I WENT TO PULL UP TO RECEIVE MY FOOD, THE CAR LURCHED AHEAD OF THE WINDOW. I PUT THE CAR IN REVERSE TO PICK UP MY FOOD AND IT LURCHED SO FAST BACKWARD THAT I HAD NO CONTROL OF IT, EVEN WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE. THIS CAUSED A CRASH INTO THE FRONT OF ANOTHER CAR. I HAVE NEVER HAD AN ACCIDENT AND I AM A CAREFUL DRIVER. I RECEIVED A MOVING VIOLATION AND…
I HAVE A 2007 FORD FIVE HUNDRED THAT HAD LESS THAN 60,000 MILES WHEN THE THROTTLE BODY BEGAN TO FAIL. THIS CAUSES THE CAR TO JERK FORWARD AND BACKWARD AS I AM TAKING MY FOOT OFF THE BRAKE. I HAVE ALMOST HIT A PEDESTRIAN ONCE AND OTHER VEHICLES ON MORE THAN ONE OCCASION. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP, WAS TOLD IT WAS THE THROTTLE BODY AND THERE WAS NOT A RECALL EVEN THOUGH THIS WAS VERY …
WRENCH INDICATOR LIGHT CAME ON AND CAR BEGAN TO SPOTTER AND SURGE. THE NEXT DAY I TOOK IT TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP AND THE WRENCH LIGHT AND CHECK ENGINE CAME ON. CAR STALLED OUT 2 TIMES ON THE WAY TO THE DEALER. DEALER WANTS $950 TO REPLACE THROTTLE BODY. *TR
AUTOMOBILE LUNGED FORWARD WITHOUT TOUCHING GAS WHEN AIR CONDITIONER OR HEAT ON. TOOK CAR TO DEALERSHIP AND THEY CLEANED THROTTLE PLATE, FUEL INJECTION THROTTLE BODY AND REPROGRAMMED POWERTRAIN CONTROL. SEEN ONLINE OTHERS HAD THIS SAME PROBLEM . CAR ONLY HAS 47,000 MILES. *TR
2007 FORD FIVE HUNDRED SURGES FORWARD IN PARKING LOTS, STOP LIGHTS, GOING FROM PARK TO DRIVE OR PARK TO REVERSE. ALMOST HITTING CARS, PEDESTRIANS WHEN IT SURGES BACKWARD AND FORWARD. *TR
It's a meaningful issue. 21 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $1,200.
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
Independent shops typically charge around $1,200 for fuel system repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Yes — 1 active recall(s) cover fuel system issues on this vehicle. Recall fixes are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status. Use the VIN decoder at the top of the page to check if your specific vehicle is affected.