YearToAvoid

2007 Ford F-150 Engine Problems

NHTSA has 194 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2007 Ford F-150, 40% of all 488 complaints for this model year. That is #11 highest engine complaint count among 21 F-150 model years. These complaints report 10 crashes, 10 fires, and 2 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 78,000 miles.

Engine complaints
194
40% of 488
Crashes reported
10
Fires reported
10
Injuries reported
2
Median mileage
78,000 mi
Related recalls
1

When 2007 Ford F-150 engine complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 7, 2007, latest Feb 23, 2026.

2007 Ford F-150 engine complaints: complaints filed per quarter92007 Q12009 Q42011 Q42013 Q42015 Q42017 Q42020 Q32026 Q1
194 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2007 Q1 to 2026 Q1; peak 2007 Q3 (9).

Engine recalls for the 2007 Ford F-150

  1. 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.

Engine complaints by F-150 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 2005277 (25%)
  2. 2006178 (30%)
  3. 2007194 (40%)
  4. 2008114 (31%)
  5. 200997 (30%)
  6. 2010169 (20%)
  7. 2011637 (29%)
  8. 2012600 (34%)
  9. 2013767 (26%)
  10. 2014266 (17%)
  11. 2015393 (23%)
  12. 2016411 (20%)
  13. 2017413 (29%)
  14. 2018639 (28%)
  15. 2019407 (31%)
  16. 2020150 (21%)
  17. 2021113 (11%)
  18. 202254 (9%)
  19. 202345 (11%)
  20. 202423 (12%)
  21. 202515 (14%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2007 Ford F-150 have engine problems?
NHTSA has 194 owner complaints about the engine in the 2007 Ford F-150, 40% of all complaints for this model year, including 10 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 78,000 miles.
Which Ford F-150 year has the most engine complaints?
The 2013 Ford F-150 has the most engine complaints (767), compared with 194 for the 2007.
Is there a engine recall for the 2007 Ford F-150?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2007 Ford F-150 concerns the engine: 08V523000.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.