KnownCarProblems2007 Ford F-250 SD Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 54 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Ford F-250 SD, most often about the suspension (56% of complaints, typically around 30,000 miles). It is 19th of 27 F-250 SD model years by number of complaints and has 1 recall.
Most common 2007 Ford F-250 SD problems
Suspension
30 complaints · 56%Half of these problems showed up before 30,000 miles. Parts named most often: front, rear.
2007 Ford f-250 (42k miles) - whole truck shakes violently when I hit an imperfection on the highway going over 55 MPH. I have to pull the truck over to get it to stop and then can continue driving. It's been doing it the last 3 months, but today I finally took the Ford tech for a ride and it did it twice for him. So…
On certain highways my Ford f250 super duty bounces terribly. I must slow down to avoid losing control. It bounces so violently that I have been bounced out of my seat. Ford stated that their trucks have a "dampening" system to fix this. They stated to check the tire pressure. My tire pressure is fine and has been…
Steering
23 complaints · 43%Half of these problems showed up before 40,000 miles.
Vehicle forced of I-89 @65mph due to excessive vibration of front left wheel on a 2007 Ford f-250. This problem occurs every time the vehicle hits an imperfection in freeway pavement above 50mph. The shake is so excessive it causes loss of control of the vehicle.
The contact owns a 2007 Ford F-250 SD. While driving approximately 55-60 MPH, the contact drove over a road bump and vehicle began to shake violently causing difficulty in steering. The brakes were applied and the failure became worse. The failure occurred when encountering rough road conditions. The vehicle was taken…
Wheels and tires
7 complaints · 13%Half of these problems showed up before 26,500 miles. Parts named most often: pressure monitoring and regulating systems.
Vehicle forced of I-89 @65mph due to excessive vibration of front left wheel on a 2007 Ford f-250. This problem occurs every time the vehicle hits an imperfection in freeway pavement above 50mph. The shake is so excessive it causes loss of control of the vehicle.
The contact owns a 2007 Ford f-250 super duty with bf goodrich rugged trail tires, size 265/70/r17. The contact stated that all four tires were dry rotted as well as the spare. The contact stated that the tires were rotated regularly but the tread was deteriorated as a result. The contact spoke with the manufacturer…
Engine
5 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 28,000 miles. Parts named most often: engine.
After about 28,000-30,000 the truck would severely buck/jerk/hop when towing a load. The problem occurs in third gear most commonly. Upon acceleration up a hill, the truck has an extreme buck. The rpms raise and lower up to 400 RPM. Ford has determined this action to be normal. The only way I have fond to stop this…
I have a Ford f250 2007 4x4 diesel. Went over a bump in the road and the steering wheel started shaking so bad I ran off the road. Ford sent me a letter about tire pressure, but I assure you I check my tires at least once a week because I pull equipment almost daily. Ford is trying to cover up something and it needs…
Body and structure
3 complaints · 6%Parts named most often: body.
When towing trailer with 2007 Ford f250sd, truck sways almost uncontrollably at highway speeds. Never had this problem towing same trailer with former vehicle. Had into dealer in ocala, fl, they also noticed sway problem. Called Ford engineer in for opinion. Test drove and Ford engineer on site said it was "normal…
Transmission
3 complaints · 6%Parts named most often: automatic transmission.
After about 28,000-30,000 the truck would severely buck/jerk/hop when towing a load. The problem occurs in third gear most commonly. Upon acceleration up a hill, the truck has an extreme buck. The rpms raise and lower up to 400 RPM. Ford has determined this action to be normal. The only way I have fond to stop this…
I have a Ford f250 2007 4x4 diesel. Went over a bump in the road and the steering wheel started shaking so bad I ran off the road. Ford sent me a letter about tire pressure, but I assure you I check my tires at least once a week because I pull equipment almost daily. Ford is trying to cover up something and it needs…
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-250 SD recalls
Lights: brake lights
Risk: Non-functioning lights could increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
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
Violent front end oscillation
Summary
This investigation was opened based on 78 consumer complaints of severe suspension and steering wheel oscillations after the subject vehicles traveled over an uneven surface.odi was concerned about these complaints because many of them alleged loss of control and the loss of control occurredat speeds above 50 miles per hour.at the time these complaints were received, odi was also aware of the tsb 07-10-10 and early warning field reports that discussed the shimmy condition on the subject vehicles.since opening this investigation, odi has confirmed, based on consumer complaints, warranty data, testing conducted by vrtc, and odi inspection of complaint vehicles, that the owners of the subject v
Violent front end oscillation
Summary
Odi has received 78 consumer complaints of severe suspension and steering wheel shimmy and oscillations commencing after the subject vehicles traveled over an uneven road surface. The majority of these incidents occurred at speeds of 50 MPH or greater.thirteen of the complaints received by odi allege loss of steering control and that the vehicle changed driving lanes uncontrollably.four of the complaints received by odi allege that the vehicle left the road surface as a result of the violent suspension and steering wheel oscillations.in one case the consumer alleges that after the vehicle left the road surface, it crashed into a wooded area.additionalfactors contributing to the opening of th
Questions about the 2007 Ford F-250 SD
- What are the most common problems with the 2007 Ford F-250 SD?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: suspension (30 complaints, typically around 30,000 miles); steering (23 complaints, typically around 40,000 miles); wheels and tires (7 complaints, typically around 26,500 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2007 Ford F-250 SD have?
- 1 recall listed by NHTSA, the latest from July 13, 2011 (lights). 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-250 SD?
- It is 19th of 27 F-250 SD model years by number of complaints, with 54 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.