KnownCarProblems2007 Ford F-350 SD Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 25 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Ford F-350 SD, most often about the steering (36% of complaints, typically around 30,000 miles). It is 22nd of 27 F-350 SD model years by number of complaints and has 1 recall.
Most common 2007 Ford F-350 SD problems
Steering
9 complaints · 36%Half of these problems showed up before 30,000 miles.
I was driving down the highway at around 65mph and went over a expansion joint on a bridge and the front end of the truck started shaking so bad that it ripped the steering wheel out of my hand. I had to come to a complete stop to make the shaking stop, I thought I had a front tire blow out,nearly hit the car in the…
The contact owns a 2007 Ford f-350 super duty. The contact stated that he noticed a severe wobble in the vehicle when driving 65-70 MPH and when carrying heavy loads. The contact referred to the failure as a death wobble and stated that the failure would cause him to momentarily lose control of the vehicle. The…
Suspension
9 complaints · 36%Half of these problems showed up before 30,000 miles. Parts named most often: front.
I was driving down the highway at around 65mph and went over a expansion joint on a bridge and the front end of the truck started shaking so bad that it ripped the steering wheel out of my hand. I had to come to a complete stop to make the shaking stop, I thought I had a front tire blow out,nearly hit the car in the…
My vehicle has what has been referred to as "death wobble" or oscilation of the steering wheel. At 30-50 miles an hour after hitting a a bump in the road the vehicle will shake violently, nearly throwing my vehicle from the roadway. Ford has suggested tire pressure as the cause. I have checked the tire pressure…
Wheels and tires
5 complaints · 20%We were driving on the freeway, and just started climbing through the mountains, with our f350 towing our trailer. We noticed a strange sound from the tires and decided to pull over at the next exit to check it out. Before reaching the exit, the drivers side rear tire blew. We had bf goodrich all terrain tires on our…
The contact owns a 2007 Ford F-350 SD equipped with bf goodrich all terrain t/a tires, size: lt275/70r18 lre (na). While driving 70 MPH, the rear driver's side tire exploded without warning. The failure damaged the rear driver's side rim, suspension, and fender. The contact managed to place a spare tire on the vehicle…
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-350 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-350 SD
- What are the most common problems with the 2007 Ford F-350 SD?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: steering (9 complaints, typically around 30,000 miles); suspension (9 complaints, typically around 30,000 miles); wheels and tires (5 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2007 Ford F-350 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-350 SD?
- It is 22nd of 27 F-350 SD model years by number of complaints, with 25 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.