2007 Ford F-150 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Good The 2007 Ford F-150 has a complaint index of 5, ranking 20th worst out of 21 model years, and carries a Good verdict (capped due to incomplete records for 2005-2009). Engine issues dominate, making up 40% of its 488 complaints.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 5/100
- #20 of 21 F-150 years
- Verdict
- Good
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 488
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 2
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 40
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 13
- Injuries
- 38
- Top issue
- Engine
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 15
- 13 city / 18 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 38 / 1
Top 2007 Ford F-150 problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA 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%)
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 sudden engine fires occurring under the hood shortly after driving or while the truck sat parked.
- Some vehicles reportedly rolled backward or continued accelerating in reverse even after the gear was shifted to drive.
- Sudden acceleration was reported at stops or low speeds, causing the truck to lurch forward and strike other vehicles.
- Airbags reportedly failed to deploy during moderate-speed collisions and rollovers.
- Brake pedals were reported to feel unresponsive or positioned too close to the accelerator, leading to crashes at low speeds.
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 reliable?
- NHTSA data gives the 2007 F-150 a complaint index of 5 and a Good verdict, ranking 20th worst among 21 model years. The verdict is capped to Good rather than Best because complaint records for 2005-2009 are less complete.
- What is the biggest problem with the 2007 Ford F-150?
- Engine problems are the top complaint area, accounting for 194 of 488 complaints (40%), with a median failure mileage of 78,000 miles.
- Does the 2007 Ford F-150 have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists two recalls for the 2007 F-150: one for an airbox lid issue on propane-converted trucks, and one for fuel tank seam depressions on trucks with 26-gallon tanks.
- How does the 2007 F-150 compare to other F-150 years?
- With a complaint index of 5, the 2007 F-150 ranks far better than later years like 2013 (index 100) and 2018 (index 95), which carry Avoid verdicts.