KnownCarProblems2007 Ford F-350 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 36 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Ford F-350, most often about the suspension (33% of complaints, typically around 36,000 miles). It is 13th of 14 F-350 model years by number of complaints and has 3 recalls.
Most common 2007 Ford F-350 problems
Suspension
12 complaints · 33%Half of these problems showed up before 36,000 miles. Parts named most often: front.
2007 f350 shakes violently on hwy. Over 60 MPH almost causes major accident. Truck still does it when I am hauling heavy loads and when empty.
When gaining speed on highway vehicle shakes to the point of instability - afraid to drive stock tires not the problem have checked the alignment -twice cannot locate issue no recall issued
Fuel system
8 complaints · 22%Half of these problems showed up before 74,500 miles.
The 2007 Ford f350 has been in the shop numerous times for repairs on the high pressure fuel system. It is in for repairs today for the 5th time in as many months.
The contact owns a 2007 Ford F-350. The contact stated while the vehicle was being serviced, the technician stated the lining of the fuel tank was covered with rust was delaminated. The technician diagnosed that a new fuel system and the fuel filters needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the…
Steering
8 complaints · 22%Half of these problems showed up before 58,000 miles. Parts named most often: gear box (other than rack and pinion).
The contact owns a 2007 Ford f350. While driving 45 MPH, the steering wheel seized, causing her to lose control of the vehicle and crash into a wall. The contact sustained a concussion to the head. A passenger sustained whiplash. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure nor was the vehicle…
Was driving 60mph on interstate when I had a dip in the road and the truck wobbled and shimmied so I had to reduce speed to get it back under control. Tire presser was correct.
Engine
7 complaints · 19%Parts named most often: engine, cooling system.
6.0 liter diesel engine needs oil cooler & EGR cooler replaced every 100,000 miles according to Ford mechanics. My engine had this problem at 98,000 miles. The cooler is underneath the intake manifold making repairs very expensive. The mechanics tell me to watch for smoke, less power, etc. And to pull off the side of…
Wheels and tires
6 complaints · 17%Half of these problems showed up before 30,000 miles. Parts named most often: tread/belt, rim.
The contact owns a 2007 Ford F-350 equipped with nitto tires, tire line: dura grappler, tire size: 275/65/18, dot number: eaw2215. The contact stated that while driving the vehicle there was an abnormal sound coming from the rear of the vehicle. Upon inspection it was discovered that the driverâs side rear tire had…
The vehicle has been brought back to the dealership many many times since it was first purchased (5 times I believe for steering related problems and other times for a brake boot problem and a variety of other issues). The other problem the vehicle has had is what Ford is calling a "shimmy". They originally told US we…
Electrical
4 complaints · 11%Parts named most often: instrument cluster/panel.
Tl contact owns a 2007 Ford f350. The contact stated that the vehicle caught fire in the evening. The county investigator stated that the cause of the failure was electrical. A police report was filed. Ford was notified, but did not provide any assistance. The current and failure mileages were 15,000.
Vehicle started running very rough when going down the road, and hard to start. Found the ficm wiring harness smoking and chafed through where it had rubbed on engine.
Transmission
3 complaints · 8%Parts named most often: automatic transmission.
When gaining speed on highway vehicle shakes to the point of instability - afraid to drive stock tires not the problem have checked the alignment -twice cannot locate issue no recall issued
Other or unspecified
3 complaints · 8%
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 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.
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-350
- What are the most common problems with the 2007 Ford F-350?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: suspension (12 complaints, typically around 36,000 miles); fuel system (8 complaints, typically around 74,500 miles); steering (8 complaints, typically around 58,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2007 Ford F-350 have?
- 3 recalls 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?
- It is 13th of 14 F-350 model years by number of complaints, with 36 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.