2007 Ford F-150 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
BestComplaint Index
5/100
#20 most-complained of 21 F-150 years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2007 Ford F-150 has 488 owner complaints and 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 5 out of 100 — #20 highest of 21 F-150 model years (verdict: Best). The most reported problem area is engine (194 complaints, 40% of the total). Complaints report 40 crashes, 13 fires, 38 injuries, and 1 death.
- Complaints
- 488
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes / fires
- 40 / 13
- Injuries / deaths
- 38 / 1
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 15
- 13 city / 18 hwy
Top 2007 Ford F-150 problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine194 (40%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires71 (15%)
- Transmission & Powertrain57 (12%)
- Fuel System54 (11%)
- Brakes47 (10%)
- Electrical System46 (9%)
- Structure & Body33 (7%)
- Steering29 (6%)
- Airbags27 (6%)
- Other26 (5%)
2007 Ford F-150 recalls
2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 08V523000Oct 8, 2008Engine213 vehicles
Engine and engine cooling
Roush is recalling 213 my 2007-2008 ford f-150 trucks altered to operate using liquid propane injection. The hydro-carbon paper affixed to the inside of the airbox lid with adhesive may become dislodged during operation.
Risk: This failure may result in a loss of performance, illumination of the malfunction indicator lamp (mil) and, in extreme cases, a stalling of the vehicle during operation without notice, which could result in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the airbox lid with a new one that includes the hydro-carbon paper which has been affixed using an adhesive promoter and greater pressure as recommended by the manufacturer free of charge. The recall began on october 21, 2008. Owners may contact roush at 1-866-307-6788.
- NHTSA 07V278000Jun 28, 2007Fuel System203 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly
On certain trucks built with 26 gallon fuel tanks, the fuel tank may have a depression at the seam between the top and bottom halves of the tank (not visible from outside the fuel tank). If a depression is large enough, fuel may permeate the fuel tank wall resulting in a fuel odor, or a "service engine soon" indicator light.
Risk: If left uncorrected, a fuel leak could eventually develop. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel tank free of charge. The recall began on june 25, 2007. Owners may contact ford at 1-866-436-7332.
2007 Ford F-150 fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 13 MPG
- Highway
- 18 MPG
- Combined
- 15 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $4,300
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2007 compared with other F-150 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2007 Ford F-150 a reliable year?
- Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2007 Ford F-150 ranks #20 of 21 among F-150 model years (Complaint Index 5/100, verdict: Best). It has 488 complaints and 2 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
- What are the most common problems with the 2007 Ford F-150?
- The most reported problem areas are engine (194 complaints), suspension, wheels & tires (71 complaints), and transmission & powertrain (57 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 57,532 miles.
- Does the 2007 Ford F-150 have any recalls?
- Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2007 Ford F-150, most recently reported 2008, covering engine and fuel system.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2007 Ford F-150?
- EPA rates the 2007 Ford F-150 at 15 MPG combined (13 city / 18 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,300. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.