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2007 Ford Freestyle

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2007 Freestyle.

Body SUVTransmission Automatic (variable gear ratios)

The 2007 Ford Freestyle is an SUV fitted with an automatic transmission using variable gear ratios and a 6.0-quart 5W-20 API oil capacity, returning EPA ratings of 17 mpg city, 22 mpg highway, and 19 mpg combined. Owner-reported data shows 893 total complaints for the model year, with vehicle speed control ranking as the top concern and zero recalls on record. Within the 2002–2007 complaint history—where 2005 peaked at 1,459 reports and 2002 logged just 1—the 2007 model sits closer to the middle, making it a fairly representative year rather than a high-water mark for problems.

Model year200720062005

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity6.0 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-20 APIOEM · verified
Lug nut torque100 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy17/22/19 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 36r · 540 CCA battery. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 36r · 540 CCAOEM · verified
Tire sizeP225-60R18OEM · verified
Wheel / rimN/A inOEM · verified

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (variable gear ratios)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length200 in
Overall width74.8 in
Overall height65 in
Wheelbase112.6 in
Curb weight3959 lb
Track (front / rear)64.2 / 64.6 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)55/45

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined17 / 22 / 19 mpg
Drivetrain4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 6.0 qt of 5W-20 API engine oil. Torque lug nuts to 100 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 18.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-4-2-5-3-6. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Engine Oil5W-20 · API
Engine Oil Capacity6.0 qt
Power Steering FluidATF
Transfer Case Fluid75W-90 · GL-5
Transfer Case Fluid Capacity1.9 pints

Engine torques

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts7.4 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts15 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug18.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts100 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill PlugPTU: 36 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub259 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-4-2-5-3-6

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant CapacityLess auxiliary climate control, 1.81. With auxiliary climate control, 2.38. lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil CapacityLess auxiliary climate control, 7.00. With auxiliary climate control, 9.00. oz
Standard BCI Group Number36r
Standard BCI Cranking Performance540 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test18 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief13-18 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature180-203 °F
Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO)39.7
Injector Primary Resistance11-18 DOHC ohms
Engine Oil Pressure11 psi
Engine Oil Pressure RPM1500 rpm
Intake Valve LashHydraulic in

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket44 ft-lbs / 23 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle74 ft-lbs / 81 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.118; Rear: 0.118 in
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.118; Rear: 0.118 in
Rotor Runout Limit0.003 in
Rotor Minimum Machining1.067 in / 0.417 in
Rotor Discard at or Under1.043 in / 0.394 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 6 stages
130 ft. lbs.30 ft. lbs
290 degrees90 degrees
3Loosen one full turn
430 ft. lbs.30 ft. lbs
590 degrees90 degrees
690

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 5,000 mi; spark plugs every 100,000 mi; coolant every 50,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 50,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 5,000 miEngine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 15,000 miBrake System (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Engine Coolant System Hoses (inspect) · Steering System (inspect) · Suspension System (inspect) · Wheel Bearing (inspect)
Every 30,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Fuel Filter (replace) · Temperature Controlled Seat Air Filter (replace)
Every 50,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 100,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
Every 100,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · PCV Valve (replace) · Spark Plugs (replace)
At 150,000 miDrive Belt (replace) · Transmission Assembly (drain & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2007 Ford Freestyle received 893 complaints, which is markedly lower than the 1,459 complaints in 2005 and the 1,300 complaints in 2006, indicating a declining complaint trend across those model years. Recalls fell to zero in 2007 after two recalls in 2005 and one in 2006, while investigations remained at two, matching the 2005 level but down from the single investigation in 2006. Technical service bulletins also decreased sharply, from 43 in 2005 to 23 in 2006 and further to nine in 2007. The data show the 2007 model sits on the improving side of the generation’s complaint/recall arc, with fewer recalls and TSBs than its immediate predecessors. Consequently, the 2007 Freestyle appears to be a relatively better choice within the generation, though prospective buyers should still conduct a thorough inspection given the remaining complaint volume and ongoing investigations.

0
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
9
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
2
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
893
Owner complaints
27 involved a crash · 1 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Rollover★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 893 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Vehicle Speed Control267
Power Train194
Power Train,Vehicle Speed Control52
Unknown Or Other28
Power Train,Engine25
Engine & Engine Cooling23
Engine21
Fuel System, Gasoline19

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 9 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
SSM 525672024-05-24Power TrainMotorcraft® Continuously Variable Chain-Type Transmission Fluid (XT-7-QCFT in…
SSM 460852016-09-21Engine And Engine CoolingThe Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing…
CSP-12N032012-11-29EngineFORD: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. MOMENTARY ENGINE IDLE RPM SURGE MAY BE…
07102007-11-28Service Brakes, AirFORD\MERCURY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. CERTAIN 2005…
197222007-04-01Engine And Engine CoolingMIL WITH DTC P0106 AND/OR P0109. *KB

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2007 Freestyle take?

6.0 qt of 5W-20 API MEETING FORD SPECIFICATION WSS-M2C945-A, per the factory manual.

Does the 2007 Freestyle have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 0 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Freestyle get?

EPA figures are 17 city / 22 highway / 19 combined mpg.