2007 Ford F-250 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Good The 2007 Ford F-250 has a complaint index of 5, ranking 20th of 21 model years, and holds a Good verdict, though it's capped from a higher rating because 2005-2009 complaint records are less complete. NHTSA lists 114 complaints and 4 recalls, with Suspension, Wheels & Tires as the top problem area.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 5/100
- #20 of 21 F-250 years
- Verdict
- Good
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 114
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 4
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 4
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 5
- Top issue
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires
Top 2007 Ford F-250 problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires61 (54%)
- Steering46 (40%)
- Engine16 (14%)
- Structure & Body8 (7%)
- Fuel System6 (5%)
- Electrical System5 (4%)
- Brakes4 (4%)
- Other4 (4%)
- Transmission & Powertrain4 (4%)
- Airbags3 (3%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Owners describe violent shaking or vibration at highway speed that continues until slowing below 35 mph.
- Some report the electronic throttle control failing intermittently, causing the engine to drop to idle with no response from the pedal.
- Airbags reportedly failed to deploy in multiple crashes, including one at 75 mph where the truck veered into a guardrail.
- One owner reported a fire while the vehicle was parked in a garage, destroying the home.
- A truck reportedly started itself and drove through a shop door after a new starter was installed while left in gear.
2007 Ford F-250 recalls
4 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 19V238000Mar 26, 2019Structure & Body12 vehicles
Seats
Vantage Mobility International, LLC (Vantage) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Transit Van, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, and 2007 Ford F-250-based shuttle vehicles equipped with Freedman GO-3S foldaway seats. When the back seat cushion is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position, the seat cushion may not remain locked into place when under load, such as in a crash or a sudden stop.
Risk: In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
Remedy: Vantage has notified owners, instructing them to contact Freedman for a repair kit, free of charge. The recall began March 25, 2019. Owners may contact Freedman customer service at 1-800-443-4540.
- NHTSA 11V352000Jul 13, 2011Electrical System26,715 vehicles
Exterior lighting:brake lights
Ford is recalling certain model year 2011 ranger trucks built from january 25, 2011, through april 25, 2011 at the twin cities assembly plant, and service parts distributed to dealers for certain 2004 through 2011 model year ranger trucks, 2002 through 2005 model year excursion vehicles, and 2002 through 2007 model year f-250, f-350, f-450, and f-550 trucks for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." the multi-function switch was shipped with a subcomponent (slider) that may experience deformation. A multi-function switch with a deformed slider may malfunction causing the turn signal, tail lights, hazard warning signal flashers and/or brake lights not to activate.
Risk: Non-functioning lights could increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the switches free of charge. The safety recall began on august 15, 2011. Owners may contact ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332.
- NHTSA 09V026000Jan 26, 2009Other108 vehicles
Equipment adaptive/mobility
Comm trans is recalling 108 my 2005-2008 ford e250 and e350 vans built on ford chassis and equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These lifts fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 403, "platform lift system accessible for motor vehicles." the anti-stow interlock may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user. The pressure sensing switch that detects the presence of weight on the platform was not adjusted to the necessary sensitivity level. The lift could stow even though someone or something is still on the lift.
Risk: A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.
Remedy: Comm trans is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e097). Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or comm trans at 901-726-9394.
2007 compared with other F-250 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2007 Ford F-250 reliable?
- NHTSA data gives the 2007 F-250 a complaint index of 5, the second-lowest among 21 model years tracked, with 114 complaints and 4 recalls, earning a Good verdict.
- Why isn't the 2007 F-250 rated higher than Good?
- The verdict is capped at Good because complaint records for the 2005-2009 model years are less complete, not because of high complaint volume.
- What is the top problem area for the 2007 Ford F-250?
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires is the top problem area, accounting for 61 of 114 complaints (54%), with a median failure mileage of 35,672.
- Does the 2007 Ford F-250 have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2007 F-250, covering structure/body components on shuttle vehicles, an electrical switch issue, and two wheelchair lift recalls on related chassis.
- How does the 2007 F-250 compare to other years like 2017 or 2019?
- The 2007 F-250's complaint index of 5 is far below the 2017 (95) and 2019 (100) model years, which are both rated Avoid.