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2007 Ford F-250 Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Best

Complaint Index

5/100

#20 most-complained of 21 F-250 years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2007 Ford F-250 has 114 owner complaints and 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 5 out of 100 — #20 highest of 21 F-250 model years (verdict: Best). The most reported problem area is suspension, wheels & tires (61 complaints, 54% of the total). Complaints report 4 crashes, 1 fire, and 5 injuries.

Complaints
114
Recalls
4
Crashes / fires
4 / 1
Injuries / deaths
5 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
—

Top 2007 Ford F-250 problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Suspension, Wheels & Tires61 (54%)
  2. Steering46 (40%)
  3. Engine16 (14%)
  4. Structure & Body8 (7%)
  5. Fuel System6 (5%)
  6. Electrical System5 (4%)
  7. Brakes4 (4%)
  8. Other4 (4%)
  9. Transmission & Powertrain4 (4%)
  10. Airbags3 (3%)
2007 Ford F-250 complaints: complaints filed per quarter132006 Q42008 Q22009 Q42011 Q32013 Q12014 Q32017 Q12021 Q3
161 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2006 Q4 to 2024 Q2; peak 2008 Q2 (13).

2007 Ford F-250 recalls

4 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

See all 4 recalls for the 2007 Ford F-250 →

2007 compared with other F-250 years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’05’06’07’08’09’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2005Caution504395—
2006Avoid754954—
2007Best51144—
2008Caution703377—
2009Best10770—

All Ford F-250 years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2007 Ford F-250 a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2007 Ford F-250 ranks #20 of 21 among F-250 model years (Complaint Index 5/100, verdict: Best). It has 114 complaints and 4 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-250?
The most reported problem areas are suspension, wheels & tires (61 complaints), steering (46 complaints), and engine (16 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 36,500 miles.
Does the 2007 Ford F-250 have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2007 Ford F-250, most recently reported 2019, covering structure & body, electrical system, and other.

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.