KnownCarProblems2007 Ford F-150 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 488 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Ford F-150, most often about the engine (30% of complaints, typically around 89,000 miles). It is 20th of 27 F-150 model years by number of complaints and has 2 recalls.
Most common 2007 Ford F-150 problems
Engine
146 complaints · 30%Half of these problems showed up before 89,000 miles. Parts named most often: engine, exhaust system.
The contact owns a 2007 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the engine became inoperable. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic who advised that the failure could have been a manufacturing defect. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the failure was from the interior of the engine. The vehicle…
The crankshaft thrust bearing malfunctioned. I was able to get the truck off of the highway and back to my house. I had to have it towed to a Ford dealer. I have been doing alot of online research and found that this is a problem with alot of the f150's from 2005-2008. Mainly on the triton 5.4l v8. I have contacted…
Transmission
57 complaints · 12%Half of these problems showed up before 70,000 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission, driveline.
I was driving threw town last june & all the sudden my check engine light came on & truck started running really rough & acted like it was starving for gas or fire so I took my truck to a parts store & had code read it showed a miss fire @ #6 cylinder / spark plug it cost me almost $1,200 to get it fixed . That was…
Ford 150 pick up truck regularly maintained with 70,836 miles was travel on city streets at speed limits when a "popping" sound was heard and truck would not travel over 25mph. No cabin lights, no indication of problem. Immediately took to automotive center, found no error or trouble codes on diagnostic equipment and…
Wheels and tires
57 complaints · 12%Half of these problems showed up before 22,000 miles. Parts named most often: pressure monitoring and regulating systems, valve, tread/belt.
Tire valve stem failure on my 2007 Ford f150. I've received Ford's safety notice 5 months after one of my tire valve stems have failed. Their notice gave no indication that they intend to replace the defective valve stems. Their remedy as outlined for correction of the problem by monthly inspection of valve stem is…
I had 3-flat tires within 2-months and after carefully examining the tires myself, I found out the valve stems are cracking. The dealer actually admitted they have "seen a few of these", and after I showed them mine they admitted they were cracked. I had to spend 5-hours arguing with them before they agreed to replace…
Speed control
54 complaints · 11%Half of these problems showed up before 44,500 miles. Parts named most often: cruise control, accelerator pedal.
The contact owns a 2007 Ford F-150. The contact stated that when attempting to decelerate, the vehicle would abnormally accelerate intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where she was advised that the vehicle would have to remain with the dealer until they were able to duplicate the failure. The…
My f150 with about 45000 miles has twice had an engine surge as I pulled to stop with my foot on the brake. It basically revs to about 4500 RPM for about 3 seconds. I brought it into the dealer twice. The first time the charged me about $140 to reset my computer chip. The second time I brought it in and they said…
Fuel system
54 complaints · 11%Half of these problems showed up before 75,500 miles. Parts named most often: delivery, storage.
The vehicle gear shift can be moved at anytime without depressing the brake or the release button both when driving at 60 MPH or the vehicle is parked in my yard. Easily a child can move the vehicle into gear and start it rolling or bring it to a dead stop while driving on the highway by just bumping into it. I…
I was driving down a township road and my truck just shut off with no warning and would not start again had to get it towed luckily I wasn't on a bigger road or else it could have been a serious accident didn't know my truck just shut down in the middle of the road at first. It ended up being the fuel pump driver…
Brakes
44 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 29,000 miles. Parts named most often: foundation components, pedals and linkages, antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, power assist.
My truck starting having brakes problems (vibration when stopping) at around 25,000 miles. Took it in to dealership for inspection with 29,000 miles on it. Ended up machining all rotors (not under warranty). I'm now experiencing the same problem at 42,000 miles. I believe the rotors and calipers are severely…
At slow speeds, 5 to 10 MPH, and when the engine is cold, when you attempt to brake for a stop, the engine can rev to 1750 to 2000 RPM, prohibiting your stop, potentially causing an accident. A hard braking action is necessary or shifting to neutral is required. After discussing this complaint with another Ford truck…
Electrical
42 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 74,000 miles. Parts named most often: ignition, instrument cluster/panel, starter assembly, instrument panel.
Over the past seven years I have a few incidents were when I put the truck in reverse,it actually rolled forward before I slammed on brakes; stopped; put gear shift in park; moved to reverse and went on. But I always had to completely stop and park. It doesn't happen often - in seven years, perhaps 8 or 9 times. This…
My wife and baby were traveling down the 405 freeway at 70mph when out of no where the trucks dashboard lit up and the truck completely shut down in the fast lane. The gas pedal did nothing and there was no way out of the fast lane safely. I normally wouldn't file a complaint except in this situation we had just…
Body and structure
31 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 93,500 miles. Parts named most often: body, frame and members.
I was driving down the road and I heard a loud popping noise so I pulled off on the side of the road and turned the truck off. I then saw smoke like the engine had overheated but in a matter of seconds flames ignited and I quickly got out of the vehicle and called 911. As I was speaking to the dispatcher there was a…
Frame, brake lines and all metal under carriage corroded to the point of being unsafe. Body only has minimal rust on rear corner pillars. Unsafe to operate.
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2007 Ford F-150 recalls
Engine: engine and engine cooling
Risk: This failure may result in a loss of performance, illumination of the malfunction indicator lamp (mil) and, in extreme cases, a stalling of the vehicle during operation without notice, which could result in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the airbox lid with a new one that includes the hydro-carbon paper which has been affixed using an adhesive promoter and greater pressure as recommended by the manufacturer free of charge. The recall began on october 21, 2008. Owners may contact roush at 1-866-307-6788.
Full defect summary
Roush is recalling 213 my 2007-2008 ford f-150 trucks altered to operate using liquid propane injection. The hydro-carbon paper affixed to the inside of the airbox lid with adhesive may become dislodged during operation.
Fuel system: tank assembly
Risk: If left uncorrected, a fuel leak could eventually develop. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel tank free of charge. The recall began on june 25, 2007. Owners may contact ford at 1-866-436-7332.
Full defect summary
On certain trucks built with 26 gallon fuel tanks, the fuel tank may have a depression at the seam between the top and bottom halves of the tank (not visible from outside the fuel tank). If a depression is large enough, fuel may permeate the fuel tank wall resulting in a fuel odor, or a "service engine soon" indicator light.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Tire valve cracking
Summary
On october 14, 2008, odi opened pe08-060 to investigate allegations of cracked and leaking snap-in tire valves in model year (my) 2007 vehicles manufactured by ford motor company.the valves were supplied to ford by topseal auto-parts, a subsidiary of the shanghai baolong automotive corporation in china.valves made by topseal for aftermarket sale were the subject of two recent safety recalls by tech international (08t-018) and dill air controls (08t-028), the latter of which was investigated by odi in pe08-036 and ea08-022.the defect conditions addressed by the aftermarket tire valve recalls both involved inadequate resistance to ozone cracking due to issues with the supply of anti-ozonant ch
Questions about the 2007 Ford F-150
- What are the most common problems with the 2007 Ford F-150?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (146 complaints, typically around 89,000 miles); transmission (57 complaints, typically around 70,000 miles); wheels and tires (57 complaints, typically around 22,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2007 Ford F-150 have?
- 2 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from October 8, 2008 (engine). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2007 a bad year for the Ford F-150?
- It is 20th of 27 F-150 model years by number of complaints, with 488 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.