2007 Ford F-350 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Good The 2007 Ford F-350 has 61 NHTSA complaints, a complaint index of 0, and 3 recalls, ranking 21st of 21 model years for complaint volume. Its verdict is capped at Good, not because the year is worse, but because 2005-2009 records are less complete.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 0/100
- #21 of 21 F-350 years
- Verdict
- Good
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 61
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 3
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 2
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 4
- Top issue
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires
Top 2007 Ford F-350 problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires30 (49%)
- Steering17 (28%)
- Fuel System10 (16%)
- Engine8 (13%)
- Electrical System5 (8%)
- Transmission & Powertrain5 (8%)
- Other4 (7%)
- Brakes3 (5%)
- Structure & Body2 (3%)
- Seat Belts1 (2%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Front end shakes violently at highway speeds, sometimes to the point of losing control.
- Steering wheel has seized suddenly while driving, in one case causing a crash into a wall.
- Vehicle shudders violently when braking or driving over bumps, with dealer visits that did not resolve it.
- Fuel injectors, EGR components and the fuel pump have failed repeatedly, causing rough running, power loss and black smoke.
- An electrical fault was linked to a fire reported at 15,000 miles.
- Instrument cluster, serpentine belt, radio and window motor failures have occurred in the same vehicle.
2007 Ford F-350 recalls
3 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- 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.
- NHTSA 09V025000Jan 23, 2009Other111 vehicles
Equipment adaptive/mobility
Comm trans is recalling 111 my 2005-2008 ford e250 and e350 vans built on ford chassis and equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, "platform lift installations on motor vehicles." the threshold warning system may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user in a certain spot within the defined threshold area.
Risk: The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
Remedy: Comm trans is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e095). Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or comm trans at 901-726-9394.
2007 compared with other F-350 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2007 Ford F-350 reliable?
- NHTSA lists 61 complaints for the 2007 F-350 with a complaint index of 0, the lowest of any F-350 model year, and it ranks 21st out of 21 years for complaint volume.
- What is the top problem area for the 2007 Ford F-350?
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires is the top problem area, with 30 complaints making up 49% of all complaints, and a median failure mileage of 33,000.
- Does the 2007 Ford F-350 have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2007 F-350, covering electrical switches and wheelchair lift equipment on some chassis; none are do-not-drive recalls.
- Why isn't the 2007 F-350 rated Best or Avoid despite low complaints?
- Its verdict is capped at Good because NHTSA complaint records for the 2005-2009 model years are considered less complete, not because of the complaint data itself.
- How does the 2007 F-350 compare to other years?
- With a complaint index of 0, the 2007 model has far fewer reported problems than years like 2017 (index 95) or 2019 (index 100), which are rated Avoid.