KnownCarProblems2007 Ford F-250 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 60 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Ford F-250, most often about the suspension (38% of complaints, typically around 40,000 miles). It is 14th of 15 F-250 model years by number of complaints and has 4 recalls.
Most common 2007 Ford F-250 problems
Suspension
23 complaints · 38%Half of these problems showed up before 40,000 miles. Parts named most often: front.
Tl contact owns a 2007 Ford f250. While driving 20 MPH, the contact heard a loud howling sound. The dealer stated that the front driver side wheel bearing was rusted. The wheel bearing was replaced four times, but the failure recurred. The dealer stated that the failure was caused by contamination from road debris or…
Ea08007 complaint truck hits uneven paved road at 55 MPH or faster on the freeway, and starts a violent shaking that is only stopped when slowing down via heavy braking, or by no acceleration. Entire truck and all four wheels, including the steering wheel shake violently.
Steering
23 complaints · 38%Half of these problems showed up before 44,000 miles. Parts named most often: hydraulic power assist.
Running interstate going on bridge in curve an little crack in road made truck start shaking violently. Making me have to come to complete stop before it would quit shaking throwing stuff all around inside truck.
The contact owns a 2007 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while traveling various speeds, the vehicle shook. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 42,000.
Engine
7 complaints · 12%Half of these problems showed up before 56,000 miles. Parts named most often: engine, cooling system.
The contact owns a 2007 Ford f250. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, white smoke emitted from the exhaust as the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a dealer, who stated that the oil cooler was defective and the erg valve would need to be replaced. The vehicle was…
1) faulty head bolts repair was over $6000 involved gaskets, cracked heads, bolts, updates and upgrades. 2) death wobble front end issues (mine are fortunately occurring at at low speeds) however the wobble has caused many front end and steering components to wear out prematurely. Wobble kicks in after sharp turns and…
Speed control
4 complaints · 7%Parts named most often: accelerator pedal.
Electronic throttle control (drive by wire) fails intermittently. Engine goes to idle with absolutely no response to the throttle pedal while driving. Pedal assembly has been replaced twice and the PCM once. Vehicle has less than 1500 miles.
Going along around 55 to 60 MPH and run across very mild bump and the front wheels will begin to shimmy so bad it jerks the steering wheel back and forth. I have to hit the brakes and slow way down to get it to stop shaking. It is very dangerous feeling and is not tire pressure like Ford claims.
Wheels and tires
4 complaints · 7%When driving my Ford F-250 45 MPH and over and hitting any kind of bump the front end shakes severely. The brakes when applied will stop the shaking. The damper was replaced but it did not help. If the bump and the speed was great enough it would cause you to crash. The truck has 38,000 mi. And the dealer tells me…
I was driving north on I-95 ,when the rear of my F-250 started moving side to side out of control. I pulled over into the emergency lane,which took approx. One minutes with traffic. It was too late the tire separated and damaged the l-side of vehicle.
Fuel system
4 complaints · 7%Like many owners of a Ford diesel truck the fuel tank is rusting. I have cared for my truck as recommended by Ford motor company. Now my truck is no longer under warranty it is over 3 years old and is at 47000 miles. This has been a repeated problem among Ford owners and it seems as the Ford motor company is getting…
I have a 2007 Ford f-250sd 4x4 with a 6.0l diesel engine. On may 29, 2012 my vehicle experienced a no start condition and had to be towed to the dealer. Upon arrival I was advised that I needed a new starter and possibly more but it could not be determined until the vehicle was running again. Starter was replaced and…
Body and structure
3 complaints · 5%Parts named most often: body.
While getting into my 2007 Ford f250 four door pickup my foot slipped off of the nurf bar, projected itself into the large space between the nerf bar and the vehicle body. Then, being off balance I fell down and my leg was broken right in two.
The contact owns a 2007 Ford F-250. The contact stated that the undercarriage of the vehicle bed was rusted and parts were missing. The contact stated that the bed of the vehicle could unexpectedly detach because it was loose and parts of the metal were rubbing off. The contact also mentioned that the bed was pushing…
Electrical
3 complaints · 5%Parts named most often: starter assembly.
The contact owns a 2007 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH, the battery warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle became difficult to steer and brakes also failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where they stated that the air compressor needed to be…
The contact owns a 2007 Ford F-250. The contact stated that only after the vehicle was driven, the vehicle failed to restart immediately after the engine was turned off. The contact waited ten minutes or more before the vehicle resumed normal functioned. Most recently, the contact tapped the starter solenoid…
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 recalls
Seats
Risk: In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
Fix: Vantage has notified owners, instructing them to contact freedman for a repair kit, free of charge. The recall began march 25, 2019. Owners may contact freedman customer service at 1-800-443-4540.
Full defect summary
Vantage mobility international, llc (vantage) is recalling certain 2015-2018 ford transit van, mercedes-benz sprinter, and 2007 ford f-250-based shuttle vehicles equipped with freedman go-3s foldaway seats. When the back seat cushion is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position, the seat cushion may not remain locked into place when under load, such as in a crash or a sudden stop.
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.
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Risk: A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Risk: The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
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
- What are the most common problems with the 2007 Ford F-250?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: suspension (23 complaints, typically around 40,000 miles); steering (23 complaints, typically around 44,000 miles); engine (7 complaints, typically around 56,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2007 Ford F-250 have?
- 4 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from March 26, 2019 (seats). 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?
- It is 14th of 15 F-250 model years by number of complaints, with 60 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.