2007 Ford F-550 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Good The 2007 Ford F-550 has a complaint index of 45, ranking 12th out of 21 model years, with a Good verdict. Owners logged 23 complaints, mostly about the fuel system and engine, with 2 recalls and 2 reported fires.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 45/100
- #12 of 21 F-550 years
- Verdict
- Good
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 23
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 2
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 2
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Fuel System
Top 2007 Ford F-550 problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Fuel System10 (43%)
- Engine7 (30%)
- Electrical System3 (13%)
- Brakes2 (9%)
- Steering1 (4%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (4%)
- Transmission & Powertrain1 (4%)
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 reportedly delaminated or corroded internally, sometimes leading to tank replacement.
- Some trucks lost power and stalled at low speeds, with owners blaming fuel quality or a faulty engine ground wire.
- A gas line routed near the air suspension reportedly leaked, producing a strong fuel odor after driving.
- Rear brake pads reportedly wore out quickly and calipers overheated, causing seal failures.
- One owner reported brakes causing violent bucking when applied while driving downhill.
- A transfer case failure reportedly ignited a fire in the carpet at 140,000 miles median mileage for that area.
2007 Ford F-550 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-550 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2007 Ford F-550 reliable?
- NHTSA data gives the 2007 F-550 a complaint index of 45 and a Good verdict relative to other F-550 model years, ranking 12th out of 21 years tracked.
- What are the most common problems with the 2007 Ford F-550?
- Fuel system complaints make up 43% of reports, followed by engine issues at 30%, based on NHTSA complaint data.
- Does the 2007 Ford F-550 have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2007 F-550, covering electrical system ignition switches and a structural issue with certain aftermarket truck beds.
- How does the 2007 F-550 compare to other years?
- With a complaint index of 45, the 2007 model ranks better than years like 2006 (75, Avoid) and 2019-2022 (all Avoid), but is not among the lowest-index years such as 2010 or 2009.
- Were there any fires reported in the 2007 Ford F-550?
- NHTSA complaints report 2 fires for the 2007 F-550, including one linked to a transfer case failure and another involving flames from under the hood while idling.