This factory service and repair manual for the 2007 Ford Freestyle covers the wagon in just two trims, Limited and SEL, with the naturally aspirated 3.0L V6 of 181 cubic inches under every hood. Dual overhead camshafts, gasoline fueling and a single body style mean the book is short on variants and long on detail: procedures, specifications, torque values, wiring diagrams and diagnostics all point at one car, which makes finding the right figure straightforward.
Engines covered
- 3.0L V6 (181 cu in) — DOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline
Body styles covered
- 4-door wagon
Trims covered
- Limited
- SEL
Known issues on the 2007 Freestyle. Nothing sits on the federal recall record for this model year. Owners have filed 893 complaints with NHTSA all the same, and they cluster on the power train and vehicle speed control in nearly equal measure, with engine cooling a distant third. That directs a technician to the transmission and driveline procedures, the throttle and speed control diagnostics, and the cooling system specifications in this manual, each of which is written for the 3.0L V6 wagon.
Motorcraft Continuously Variable Chain-Type Transmission Fluid (XT-7-QCFT in non-Canadian markets, CXT-7-LCF12 in Canada) is no longer manufactured and will only be available until inventory depletes. The recommended replacement fluids are
The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate
FORD: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. MOMENTARY ENGINE IDLE RPM SURGE MAY BE INTERMITTENT AND MAY OCCUR, DUE TO DEPOSITS BUILDUP IN THROTTLE BODY, AT LOW SPEEDS, WHILE PARKING OR ENTERING DRIVEWAY AND CHECK ENGINE LAMP MAY ILLU
FORD\MERCURY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. CERTAIN 2005 THROUGH 2007 FWD AND AWD FORD FIVE HUNDRED, FREESTYLE AND MERCURY MONTEGO VEHICLES - REAR BRAKE WEAR. ALSO HAVE AN OWNER'S LETTER. *NJ UPDATED 1/25/08.
MIL WITH DTC P0106 AND/OR P0109. *KB
REAR BRAKE DRAG, NOISE, DUST, AND/OR PREMATURE PAD WEAR. *KB
TRANSMISSION SHIFTER BINDING / HIGH EFFORT BEZEL REPLACEMENT. *KB
PREMATURE SHOULDER (TOE) WEAR ON INSIDE EDGE OF THE FRONT TIRES. *KB
Showing the 8 most recent of 9 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD FREESTYLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD AND CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2007 FORD FREESTYLE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE DRIVER SUSTAIN
Showing the 2 most serious of 893 complaints filed with NHTSA.
