2007 Ford E-250 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Caution The 2007 Ford E-250 has a Complaint Index of 46 and ranks 8th of 14 model years, earning a Caution verdict that's capped because of 26 recall campaigns requiring a dealer visit. Owners reported airbag, electrical, engine, fuel system, and suspension issues, with one fire complaint at 20,000 miles.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 46/100
- #8 of 14 E-250 years
- Verdict
- Caution
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 6
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 26
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Airbags
Top 2007 Ford E-250 problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Airbags2 (33%)
- Electrical System1 (17%)
- Engine1 (17%)
- Fuel System1 (17%)
- Other1 (17%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (17%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Owners report unexpected vehicle fires linked to suspected electrical failures, with one case occurring while the van was parked at 20,000 miles.
- Some drivers felt a pronounced vibration throughout the vehicle at highway speed shortly after purchase, at very low mileage.
- Airbag complaints describe missing an on/off switch for the passenger airbag mentioned in the owners manual, raising concerns about transporting children safely.
- Other airbag complaints describe both airbags deploying unexpectedly during smooth highway driving with no collision.
- One engine complaint describes the engine revving on its own while the brake pedal was depressed, overpowering the brakes and propelling the vehicle forward or backward.
2007 Ford E-250 recalls
26 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 16V350000May 24, 2016Other2 vehicles
Equipment adaptive/mobility
New England Wheels (New England) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Ford E-250, E-350, and 2015 Ford Transit vans equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts by Ricon. The platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack. Additionally, the 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 platform side plates crack or the platform mounting fails from out-of-position bearings, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door. When the vehicle's doors are opened, the platform may fall onto the lift operator, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy: New England 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 June 29, 2016. Owners may contact New England customer service at 1-800-886-9247. New England's number for this recall is 16E-020.
- NHTSA 15V779000Nov 20, 2015Other278 vehicles
Equipment adaptive/mobility
New England Wheels is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Ford E-250, and E-350 cargo vans modified to be equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts built by the 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: New England Wheels 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 January 5, 2016. Owners may contact New England Wheels customer service at 1-800-866-9247, or Ricon Customer Service at 1-800-322-2884. New England Wheels' number for this recall is 15E-068. Note: These vans 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 15V763000Nov 17, 2015Other285 vehicles
Equipment adaptive/mobility
Mobility Specialists, Inc. (Mobility Specialists) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Ford E-250, and E-350 vehicles modified 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. Additionally, 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 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. Additionally, 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: Mobility Specialists will notify owners to take their vehicles 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 on November 13, 2015. Owners may contact Mobility Specialists customer service at 1-877-777-5438, or Ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884.
2007 compared with other E-250 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2007 Ford E-250 reliable?
- Based on NHTSA data, the 2007 E-250 has a Complaint Index of 46 and ranks 8th out of 14 model years, landing it in the Caution category rather than the worst or best tier.
- Why is the 2007 Ford E-250 rated Caution instead of based purely on complaints?
- Its complaint index alone would suggest a middling year, but NHTSA lists 26 recall campaigns requiring a dealer visit, which caps the verdict at Caution.
- What are the most common problems on the 2007 Ford E-250?
- NHTSA complaints for this year are led by Airbags at 33% of complaints, followed by Electrical System, Engine, Fuel System, and Suspension, Wheels & Tires issues.
- Are there recalls on the 2007 Ford E-250?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 26 recall campaigns for this model year, most involving wheelchair lift link arms and platform support bumpers on modified vans.
- Is the 2007 E-250 better or worse than other E-250 years?
- It ranks 8th of 14 years by complaint index (46), better than 2005, 2006, 2008, and 2010, which are all rated Avoid, but worse than lower-index years like 2011 and 2016.