2007 Ford F-450 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Good The 2007 Ford F-450 has a complaint index of 25, the second-lowest among 21 model years with data, earning a Good verdict. Its 16 complaints center on fuel system issues, mostly delaminating fuel tanks, with 2 recalls and no crashes, fires, or injuries reported.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 25/100
- #16 of 21 F-450 years
- Verdict
- Good
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 16
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 2
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Fuel System
Top 2007 Ford F-450 problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Fuel System12 (75%)
- Engine2 (13%)
- Airbags1 (6%)
- Steering1 (6%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (6%)
- Transmission & Powertrain1 (6%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Fuel tanks delaminate internally, sending debris into the fuel system and damaging injectors.
- Delaminating tank linings have caused sudden loss of power and stalling, in one case at highway speed.
- Rust and lining particles found filling the fuel tank led to replacement of multiple injectors.
- The transmission slipped for months before failing completely and needing replacement.
- A shock absorber bolt sheared at low mileage, requiring replacement of the shock and a lower control arm.
- Some owners reported the steering required constant correction to keep the truck in its lane, traced to a defective steering box.
2007 Ford F-450 recalls
2 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 08V344000Jul 28, 2008Structure & Body108 vehicles
Trailer hitches
Knapheide is recalling 108 my 2006-2008 pro series truck beds equipped with an icc bumper which included a provision for a ball hitch. There may be an insufficient weld attaching the hitch channel to the supporting structure.
Risk: This could result in bending of the hitch channel or the hitch could be pulled off the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Knapheide will offer two remedies to its customers: (1) for those customers who do not use the hitch, the hitch will be removed from the truck bed and replaced with an icc bumper; or (2) for those customers who need a hitch, a receiver hitch assembly will be added to the existing hitch assembly and all suspect weld joints will be re welded. The recall began on august 15, 2008. Owners may contact knapheide at 1-877-473-5763.
2007 compared with other F-450 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2007 Ford F-450 reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2007 F-450 ranks well among its 21 model years, with a complaint index of 25 and a Good verdict. Most complaints involve the fuel system, but no crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths were reported.
- What is the main problem with the 2007 Ford F-450?
- Fuel system issues dominate, making up 75% of complaints (12 of 16), mostly related to fuel tank delamination. The median mileage at failure for fuel system complaints was 56,500.
- Does the 2007 Ford F-450 have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2007 F-450: one for an electrical system switch issue reported in 2011 and one for a structural defect in Knapheide truck beds reported in 2008. Neither is a do-not-drive recall.
- How does the 2007 F-450 compare to other F-450 years?
- The 2007 model ranks 16th worst out of 21 years, meaning it performs better than most other years. Years like 2008, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2024 carry an Avoid verdict with higher complaint indexes.