2007 Ford E-150 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Caution The 2007 Ford E-150 has a Complaint Index of 38 with 12 complaints and 18 recall campaigns, earning a Caution verdict capped due to the high recall count. It ranks 9th worst among 14 model years, with Engine issues the top complaint area at 58% share.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 38/100
- #9 of 14 E-150 years
- Verdict
- Caution
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 12
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 18
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Engine
Top 2007 Ford E-150 problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine7 (58%)
- Electrical System2 (17%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires2 (17%)
- Airbags1 (8%)
- Brakes1 (8%)
- Fuel System1 (8%)
- Structure & Body1 (8%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Engine surges or the accelerator pedal sticks sporadically, sometimes forcing the driver to brake hard and shift to neutral to regain control.
- Spark plugs reportedly break apart inside the cylinder, described by owners as a design flaw that leads to further engine damage.
- Fuel rail leaks let gasoline drip onto the engine, with owners noting the fire risk and pointing to a related recall for the 5.4L V8.
- Radiator fluid leaks appear underneath the parked vehicle without warning.
- Electrical faults cause intermittent stalling at stoplights and loss of power steering, with no warning light illuminated.
- The airbag reportedly deployed on its own while the vehicle was parked and empty.
2007 Ford E-150 recalls
18 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 15V729000Nov 4, 2015Other667 vehicles
Equipment adaptive/mobility
MobilityWorks (WMK Inc.) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Ford E-150, E-250, and E-350 vans modified by MobilityWorks to be equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by Ricon Corporation. The affected lifts are equipped with folding link arms that may have pivot holes that are too big, allowing the bearings to move out of position.
Risk: If the bearings move out of position, the stowed platform may have excessive movement resulting in failure of the platform mounting. This failure could cause the wheel chair lift platform to fall out of the vehicle when the doors are opened, increasing the risk of injury for the lift operator.
Remedy: MobilityWorks will notify owners, and Ricon dealers will inspect the link arms for damage or for displaced bearings. The platform will be inspected for cracks. Any damaged parts will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on December 15, 2015. Owners may contact MobilityWorks customer service at 1-800-769-8267, or Ricon Customer Service at 1-800-322-2884. Note: These vehicles and wheelchair lifts were subject to a similar recall in 2014. All vehicles that received that recall remedy are still affected by this recall as well.
- NHTSA 14V706000Nov 5, 2014Other34 vehicles
Equipment adaptive/mobility
Cummings Mobility Conversion & Supply (Cummings) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Ford E-150, E-250, E-350, Chevrolet Express, 2006-2008 Dodge Sprinter, and 2009-2014 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, and 2013 Ford Transit Connect vehicles manufactured January 1, 2006, to October 8, 2014, equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by Ricon Corporation after January 1, 2006. The platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack.
Risk: If the platform side plates crack, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door. When the doors are opened, the platform may fall out, increasing the risk of injury to the lift operator.
Remedy: Cummings will notify owners to take buses to a Ricon dealer or service center who will install supplemental platform support bumpers. Any platform that has already started cracking will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began January 13, 2015. Owners may contact Cumming's customer service at 1-800-639-5438 or Ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884. Cumming's number for this recall is 14E-041.
- NHTSA 14V641000Oct 10, 2014Other834 vehicles
Equipment adaptive/mobility
Mobility Works (WMK Inc.) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Ford E150, E250, and E350 vans modified by Mobility Works to be equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by Ricon Corporation. The platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack.
Risk: If the platform side plates crack, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door. When the doors are opened, the platform may fall out, increasing the risk of injury to the lift operator.
Remedy: Mobility Works will notify owners, and Ricon will supply supplemental platform support bumpers. Any platform that has already started cracking will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on November 10, 2014. Owners may contact Mobility Works customer service at 1-800-769-8267 or Ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884.
2007 compared with other E-150 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2007 Ford E-150 reliable?
- NHTSA data gives the 2007 E-150 a Complaint Index of 38 and a Caution verdict, ranking it 9th worst out of 14 model years with data. The verdict is capped at Caution because of 18 recall campaigns despite a moderate complaint index.
- What problems does the 2007 Ford E-150 have?
- Engine problems make up 58% of complaints, including sticking accelerator pedals, broken spark plugs, and fuel rail leaks. Owners also reported electrical stalling and one airbag that deployed while parked.
- How many recalls does the 2007 Ford E-150 have?
- NHTSA lists 18 recall campaigns for the 2007 Ford E-150, most involving aftermarket wheelchair lift conversions rather than the base vehicle.
- Which Ford E-150 years should I avoid?
- Based on NHTSA data, 2005, 2010, 2011, and 2013 carry Avoid verdicts with Complaint Index values of 85, 100, 77, and 92 respectively, all higher than the 2007 model's 38.
- What is the typical mileage for engine complaints on the 2007 E-150?
- The median mileage at failure for Engine complaints on the 2007 E-150 is 49,000 miles.