2007 Ford F-150
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Engine is the leading concern among 492 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 7th highest complaint count among 26 F-150 model years with reports.
Of the 2007 reports, 40 involved a crash and 13 involved a fire. 38 people were injured and 1 person died.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Exterior lighting, headlightsMay 11, 2009
DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.
Campaign 09E025000 on NHTSA.gov
Engine and engine coolingOct 8, 2008
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.
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.
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.
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Exterior lighting, headlightsOct 25, 2007
CERTAIN SPYDER HEADLAMP REPLACEMENT ASSEMBLIES SOLD FOR USE ON 2004 THROUGH 2007 FORD F150 PICKUP TRUCKS. DURING PRODUCTION, THE HEADLAMPS WERE INTERNALLY MISALIGNED AND THEY FAIL THE PHOTOMETRY REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
THE PURPOSE OF THIS STANDARD IS TO REDUCE TRAFFIC CRASHES AND DEATHS AND INJURIES BY PROVIDING ADEQUATE ILLUMINATION OF THE ROADWAY.
SPYDER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REIMBURSEMENT FOR ANY NONCOMPLIANT HEADLAMPS. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING NOVEMBER 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT SPYDER AT 866-558-4264.
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Exterior lighting, headlightsSep 25, 2007
CERTAIN HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES IMPORTED AND SOLD AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT BY SONAR AUTO PARTS FOR USE ON 2004-2007 FORD F150 PICKUP TRUCKS. DURING PRODUCTION, THE HEADLAMPS WERE INTERNALLY MISALIGNED AND THEY FAIL THE PHOTOMETRY REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
THE PURPOSE OF THIS STANDARD IS TO REDUCE TRAFFIC CRASHES AND DEATHS AND INJURIES BY PROVIDING ADEQUATE ILLUMINATION OF THE ROADWAY.
SONAR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REIMBURSEMENT FOR ANY NONCOMPLIANT HEADLAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 14, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT SONAR AT 866-558-4264.
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Exterior lighting, headlightsSep 14, 2007
CERTAIN EAGLE EYES HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES, P/NOS. FR390-B001L AND FR390-B001R, SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE THICKNESS IS UNSTABLE INHIBITING THE PERFORMANCE OF THE UPPER AND LOWER BEAMS WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM TO THE PHOTOMETRIC REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
EAGLE EYES WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER REIMBURSEMENT FOR ANY NONCOMPLIANT HEADLIGHTS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 6, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT EAGLE EYES AT 1-800-568-1098.
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Equipment, electricalAug 28, 2007
CERTAIN CEQUENT 90 DEGREE 7-WAY RIGHT ANGLE ADAPTORS SOLD BY DISTRIBUTORS IN TOW PACKAGES FOR AFTERMARKET SALES TO TOW 5TH WHEEL RV TRAVEL TRAILERS. DUE TO INCORRECT WIRING OF THE HARNESS, THE TRAILER LIGHTS MAY NOT OPERATE PROPERLY.
IF THE TRAILER LIGHTS ARE NOT WORKING PROPERLY, A VEHICLE CRASH CAN OCCUR.
ALL OF THE DEFECTIVE TOW PACKAGES ARE STILL AT THE DISTRIBUTOR LEVEL AND HAVE NOT BEEN SOLD TO ANY CONSUMERS.
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Fuel system, gasoline, storage, tank assemblyJun 28, 2007
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.
IF LEFT UNCORRECTED, A FUEL LEAK COULD EVENTUALLY DEVELOP. A FUEL LEAK IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
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.
Campaign 07V278000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints
492 reports, newest first.
Wheels, Jun 1, 2010
2007 FORD F-150. SEVERE WHEEL SHAKE WAS REPORTED. UPON INSPECTION FOUND OUTER WHEEL RIM WAS SEPARATING FROM WHEEL. DISCOVERED LARGE CRACK IN THE WELD. THIS IS THE THIRD WHEEL FROM DEFERENT TRUCKS OF SAME YEAR VINTAGE WITH THIS PROBLEM. CONTACTED FORD AND THEY ARE AWARE OF PROBLEM, BUT DECLINED TO DUE ANYTHING ABOUT IT. WE HAVE HAD A EQUAL AMOUNT OF BOTH 2006 AND 2007 F-150'S THAT THIS PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED ON. ALL OF THESE TRUCK PERFORM DIFFERENT DUTIES, SO THE TYPE OF USE IS NOT PART OF THE PROBLEM. FORTUNATELY THERE HAVE BEEN NO ACCIDENTS OR INJURIES FROM THIS PROBLEM, BUT CERTAINLY THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR INJURIES IF THE WHEELS WERE TO COME COMPLETELY APART AND THE TIRE LEAVE THE RIM. I'M CURIOUS AS TO HOW MANY OTHER PEOPLE HAVE HAD THIS PROBLEM OR HAVE THE POTENTIAL OF HAVING THE PROBLEM. *TR
Vehicle speed control, May 29, 2010, fire
FORD SPEED CONTROL BLEWUP. *TR
Vehicle speed control, May 20, 2010, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD F150. WHILE DRIVING AT RELATIVELY LOW SPEEDS OF 5 MPH AND PULLING INTO A THE DRIVEWAY, THE VEHICLE ABNORMALLY ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARRANT. THE VEHICLE PROCEEDED TO CRASH THROUGH THE GARAGE DOOR. THE CONTACT WAS UNINJURED YET THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED SUBSTANTIAL FRONT END DAMAGE. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE AND ADVISED THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 16,402.
Vehicle speed control, May 1, 2010
ON 4-29,2010 I WAS DRIVING AT ABOUT 25 MPH WITH MY FOOT ON THE GAS PEDAL WHEN WITHOUT WARNING, THE ENGINE REVVED UP AND THE TRUCK ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN. TAKING MY FOOT OFF OF THE GAS, I PUT THE BRAKE ON, THE TRUCK CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE AND WAS LURCHING, THE TIRE WERE SQUEALING, BUT I WAS NOT SLOWING DOWN, I WAS GOING ABOUT 60 MPH BY NOW, THE ENGINE WAS STILL ACCELERATING, I TURNED THE IGNITION OFF, AND WAS COMING TO A STOP SLOWING, THERE WAS AN INTERSECTION WITH CROSS TRAFFIC IN FRONT OF ME.. I WAS STILL MOVING.. SO I JAMMED IT INTO PARK TO STOP.. I RESTARTED IT IN A FEW SECONDS THINKING I COULD MOVE IT OUT OF TRAFFIC, BUT WHEN I STARED IT THE ENGINE WAS STILL RACING. I HAD THE CAR TOWED TO THEADORE ROBBINS FORD IN COSTA MESA CA. THEY HAD THE TRUCK 2 DAYS AND WERE UNABLE TO RECREATE THE SITUATION, FIXED NOTHING AND RETURNED THE TRUCK TO ME. THE TRUCK IS A 2007 F 150 WITH 26,072 MILES ON IT. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Apr 20, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD F150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN DEPRESSING THE BRAKES, THE PEDAL WOULD VIBRATE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE ROTORS WERE NOT ALIGNED AND MADE THE NECESSARY REPAIRS. WITHIN 10,000 MILES, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE ROTORS WERE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED THE BRAKES WOULD NOT BE COVERED UNDER WARRANTY AND THERE WERE NO RECALLS ON THE VEHICLE PERTAINING TO BRAKES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE 40,606.
Air bags, Apr 2, 2010, crash
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ON MARCH 20, 2010, HIS VEHICLE WAS STRUCK FROM BEHIND BY ANOTHER VEHICLE TRAVELLING AT APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT. UPON IMPACT, THE CONTACTS VEHICLE LUNGED FORWARD AND REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE WHICH ALSO REAR ENDED A VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AND BOTH THE CONTACT AND PASSENGER WERE INJURED AS A RESULT; THEY WERE TRANSPORTED THE HOSPITAL. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 1,400.
Air bags, Mar 25, 2010
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Service brakes, Hydraulic, Mar 24, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN DRIVING AT SPEEDS OF AT LEAST 65 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD VIBRATE WHEN DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE BRAKE PEDAL WOULD ALSO VIBRATE THE LONGER PRESSURE WAS APPLIED TO THE PEDAL. THE DEALER REPLACED THE ROTORS, STATING THAT THEY WERE WARPED ALSO CAUSED THE FAILURE. THE REPAIR DID NOT CORRECT THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 9,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 29,000.
Power train, Mar 12, 2010
FOR THE SECOND TIME MY F-150 WILL HAVE TO HAVE THE TRANSMISSION REPLACED. IT IS AN 2007 MODEL. THE CAR WENT INTO THE PROTECT MODE. IT IS NOW IN THE FORD DEALER. THEY WANT 3600 TO REPLACE IT. I HAD A SIMILAR INCIDENT IN 2008 WHERE THEY FIXED THE TRANSMISSION FOR FREE. *TR
Suspension, Power train, Mar 9, 2010
2007 FORD F-150 4X4 HAD THE 4X4 SHIFT ON THE FLY ACTIVATE ON HARD PAVEMENT WHILE MERGING ONTO HIGHWAY WHILE ON THE ON RAMP, CAR LURCHED FORWARD AND VERY LOUD BANG ALMOST LIKE A GUNSHOT HAPPENED AT 50 MILES AN HOUR. CAUSED THE TRUCK TO SWERVE TO THE RIGHT ONTO SHOULDER NARROWLY MISSING THE ABUTMENT . THE CAUSE IS FAULTY VACUUM ACTUATORS AND SHIFT MOTOR. THIS HAPPENED REPEATEDLY AND WAS ESPECIALLY PRONOUNCED IN RIGHT TURNS CAUSING FOR IMPRECISE TURNING AND HANDLING OF THE VEHICLE. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Air bags, Mar 1, 2010, crash
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD F150. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS. THERE WAS AN EXCESSIVE FORCE APPLIED TO THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SLOW DOWN AND CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF A PROCEEDING VEHICLE. THE BRAKE PEDAL BROKE AS A RESULT OF THE PRESSURE APPLIED TO IT. THE POLICE AND AMBULANCE WERE CALLED TO THE SCENE. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED A MINOR INJURY AND THE PASSENGER SUSTAINED SEVERE INJURIES TO THE NECK AND HEAD. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY ON IMPACT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A COLLISION SHOP AND REPAIRED FOR THE DAMAGES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR THE REPAIR OF THE BRAKE SYSTEM AND REPLACEMENT OF THE AIR BAG SENSOR. IN ADDITION, WHEN PROCEEDING TO MAKE A SHARP TURN THERE WAS A LOUD POPPING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,000.
Structure, Feb 11, 2010
THE BRAKE PEDAL AND GAS PEDAL ARE TOO CLOSE AND THE BRAKE PEDAL ISN'T RAISED ABOVE THE GAS PEDAL, THEY ARE LATERAL AND TOO CLOSE MAKING FOR DANGEROUS STOPPING AND ACCELERATING ISSUES. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Vehicle speed control, Feb 9, 2010
2007 FORD F150 HAS A PROBLEM WITH THE PLACEMENT OF ITS GAS AND BRAKE PEDAL. WHEN BRAKING YOU ACCIDENTALLY HIT BOTH PEDALS WHICH CAUSES YOU TO ACCELERATE. I JUST PURCHASED THIS TRUCK AND NOTICED THIS ISSUE. MY BROTHER ALSO NOTICED THIS. IF I LEND MY TRUCK OUT I MAKE SURE I INFORM THE PERSON ABOUT THIS PROBLEM. WHEN SEARCHING THE WEB MANY OTHER SITES ARE ADDRESSING THIS SAFETY ISSUE OF ACCELERATION WHEN BRAKING. I WONDER WHAT YOUR AGENCY IS DOING REGARDING THIS SAFETY PROBLEM? THE PUBLIC IS AWARE OF IT SO MUCH SO THEY ARE POSTING ABOUT IT. FORD KNOWS ABOUT THIS, CUSTOMERS HAVE COMPLAINED. SO WHEN IS YOUR AGENCY GOING TO ACKNOWLEDGE AND ADDRESS THIS SAFETY ISSUE? *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Jan 15, 2010, crash
WHILE DRIVING ON STATE HIGHWAY, APPLIED BRAKE, BRAKE PEDAL WENT SLOWLY TO THE FLOOR, AND VEHICLE DID NOT SLOW, CONTINUED ON HELPLESS, UNTIL STRIKING A VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME. CALLED DEALER WHERE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED, THEY SAID THEY WERE NOT AWARE OF ANY BRAKE PROBLEMS WITH THIS MODEL. CALLED FORD DIRECT, AND THEY SAID THEY WERE NOT AWARE OF ANY BRAKE PROBLEMS WITH THIS MODEL. INSURANCE ADJUSTER WILL BE HERE TODAY, I WILL NOT LET ANYONE TOUCH THIS VEHICLE UNTIL THIS PROBLEM IS RESOLVED, I HAVE NOT SLEPT FOR DAYS, NOT BECAUSE OF MY INJURIES, BUT THE HAUNTING THOUGHTS OF KNOWING I COULD HAVE KILLED SOMEONE. *TR
Tires, Jan 14, 2010
WHEN I TOOK MY 2007 FORD F150 IN FOR TIRE ROTATION, THE FORD TECHNICIAN HAD SAID THAT I HAD CUPPED FRONT TIRES, AT THAT TIME MIRE TIRES HAD ABOUT 9 TO 11 THOUSAND MILES ON THEM AND WERE ONLY A FEW MONTHS OLD, FORD WOULD NOT COVER THE ABNORMAL ROUNDING OF THE TIRE AND SAID I SHOULD BUY SOME NEW ONES FROM THEM. A FEW MONTHS LATER MY OTHER TWO TIRES HAD STARTED FORMING BALLS ON THE INSIDE SIDE WALL OF THE TIRE, WHICH I WAS NOT AWARE UNTIL I WENT TO GET MY STATE INSPECTION STICKER, THE TECHNICIAN AT PUEBLO TIRES TOLD ME I HAD SEVERAL BALLS ON THE SIDES OF MY TIRES HE ALSO TOLD ME MY VEHICLE WOULD NOT PASS INSPECTION BECAUSE THE TREAD WAS TO WORN, HE EVEN SHOWED ME THE TREAD LEVELS WITH A TREAD METER AND I VERIFIED THERE WAS NOT ENOUGH TREAD ON THE TIRES. THE MILEAGE ON THE TRUCK AT THAT TIME WAS ONLY 15000 MILES SO I REPLACED THEM SO IT WOULD BASS INSPECTION AND FOR MY SAFETY AND OTHERS AS WELL.. <BR> WHEN I PURCHASED MY VEHICLE IT CAME WITH A MANUAL STATING HOW MUCH AIR AND HOW MANY MILES A CERTAIN BRAND OF TIRE WAS SUPPOSED TO AVERAGE MINE SAID I SHOULD HAVE GOTTEN 30000 MILES MINIMUM BEFORE REPLACEMENT, FORD IS OBVIOUSLY USING FALSE STATISTICS TO MARKET THESE DEFECTIVE TIRES. *TR
Power train, Dec 28, 2009
PICKUP WOULD NOT STOP AT STOP SIGN WITH THE BRAKE ON. THE REAR WHEELS WERE SPINNING WITH THE BRAKES ON FIRMLY. THIS HAS NOW HAPPENED TWICE AND BOTH TIMES I THREW THE TRANSMISSION INTO NEUTRAL TO STOP THE MALFUNCTION.. *TR
Tires, Dec 11, 2009, crash
I HAD A BLOWOUT ON THE PASSENGER FRONT TIRE GOING 65 MPH IN THE LEFT LANE OF A HIGHWAY. MY 2007 FORD 150- SUPERCREW DROPPED DOWN AND IMMEDIATELY PULLED RIGHT. I COULD NOT STEER AWAY FROM AN 18 WHEELER THAT WAS IN THE RIGHT LANE. I BOUNCED OFF THE 18 WHEELER AND IT KNOCKED MY WHEEL STRAIGHT. I WAS ABLE TO GAIN CONTROL OF MY TRUCK. I HAD $5000 IN PROPERTY DAMAGE . THE 18 WHEELER DID GO OFF THE ROAD AND HAD $70000 WORTH OF DAMAGE. THE NEXT MORNING AFTER PICKING MY TRUCK UP FROM THE BODYSHOP I HAD ANOTHER BLOWOUT ON THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE. THIS TIME I WAS GOING 35 MPH AND WAS ABLE TO CONTROL MY TRUCK. THE BACK TIRES WERE FINE. THESE 2 BLOWOUTS OCCURRED WITHIN 1. 5 HOURS OF DRIVING ALL IN THE FRONT. TIRES ARE NOT DESIGNED TO HANDLE THE EXCESS WEIGHT OF A F150 SUPERCREW. I HAD BF GOODRICH LONG TRAIL ON MY LAST SUPERCREW AND HAD EXCELLENT RESULTS. I SPENT $690 TO REPLACE ALL GENERAL AMERITRAC TIRES. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Dec 7, 2009
2007 FORD F-150 FUEL VAPOR LEAK FROM FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY DUE TO INFERIOR PLASTIC. *TR
Air bags, Nov 28, 2009
PASSENGER SEAT AIR BAG TURNS OFF. OCCASIONAL PROBLEM, HAS BECOME CONSTANT PROBLEM. WIFE WEIGHS 100 LB+. NEVER HAD THIS PROBLEM WITH ANY OTHER CAR,DO NOT HAVE THE PROBLEM WITH OUR 09, SMART CAR. ONE DEALER SAID SHE DOESN'T WEIGH ENOUGH,ANOTHER SAID,BAG WILL STILL DEPLOY BUT NOT AS HARD. THINK IT IS A SENSOR IN THE SEAT ,WHEN THE LIGHT SAYS BAG OFF, MEANS NO PROTECTION, AND IT WILL NOT DEPLOY. HAPPENS INTERMITTENTLY,SOME TIMES RE CONNECTING THE SEAT BELT CORRECTS IT BUT ONLY FOR A WHILE. JUST COMPLETED 3,000 MILE TRIP ACROSS COUNTRY, BAG OFF LIGHT WAS ON MOST OF THE TIME. DIDN'T SEEM TO MATTER HOW THE WIFE POSITIONED HER SELF,THIS IS NOT A WEIGHT/SIZE ISSUE,BUT A FAILURE OF A SAFETY DEVICE. IS IT AN '07' ISSUE?*TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Oct 30, 2009, fire
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD F150. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55MPH. THE ENGINE FAILED AND A FIRE OCCURRED WITHIN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE FIRE CHIEF INVESTIGATOR LOCATED THE FAILURE AT THE FUEL CROSS OVER LINE. THE FIRE REPORT INCIDENT NUMBER IS 2009-09331. THE VEHICLE WAS CRASHED. THE CURRENT AND THE FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 52,000.
Tires, Oct 19, 2009
FAILURE OF TIRE VALVE STEM RESULTING IN A RAPID FLAT TIRE. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Oct 6, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD F-150. THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED WHILE HE WAS REPLACING THE SPARK PLUGS. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO IDENTIFY THE REASON THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED OTHER THAN HE KNEW OTHER VEHICLE OWNERS WHO HAD THE SAME ISSUE. THE COST TO REPLACE THE ENGINE WAS $6,400 SINCE IT HAD TO BE REPLACED WITH THE UPDATED VERSION PRODUCED BY THE MANUFACTURER. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THEY COULD NOT OFFER HIM ANY ASSISTANCE AND ADVISED HIM TO SPEAK WITH THE DEALER. HE ASKED THE MANUFACTURER IF HE COULD BUY AN ENGINE FOR $1,800 BUT THEY REFUSED TO ANSWER THE QUESTION. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 148,000. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 146,000.
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Oct 1, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD F-150. HE WAS FORCED TO APPLY EXTREME PRESSURE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE BRAKE FAILURE NEARLY CAUSED A CRASH TO OCCUR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION; HOWEVER, THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO IDENTIFY THE FAILURE OR PROVIDE A FREE REMEDY. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 22000.
Seat belts, Sep 30, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WEBBING ON THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT SEAT BELT IS SEPARATING. AS A CONSEQUENCE HE IS NOT PROPERLY SECURED IN THE VEHICLE. HE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF HAVING THE VEHICLE INSPECTED AND REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 16,000.
Tires, Aug 30, 2009
BOUGHT NEW IN 2007 FORD F-150 PICKUP TRUCK ALL ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT AND OWNER ONLY 19,000 MILES ON ORIGINAL TIRES. BLEW OUT DURING NORMAL DRY DRIVING CONDITIONS PULLING A EMPTY 16 FT TRAILER. IF IT HADN'T BEEN THAT IT WAS THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE AND LATE AT NIGHT ON A DIVIDED HIGHWAY WOULD HAVE HAD A WRECK. TRUCK WENT ALL OVER THE ROAD DUE TO THE BLOW OUT. VALVE STEM COMPLETELY GONE. THESE TIRES WERE THE ORIGINAL HANKOOK 17 INCH TIRES THAT WERE SOLD WITH THIS TRUCK AND THE TRUCK ONLY HAD 19K MILES THE WHOLE SIDE OF THE TIRE BLEW THE TREAD IS STILL THERE SIDE OF TIRE IN SHREDS AND NO VALVE STEM AT ALL JUST AN EMPTY HOLE WHERE IT SHOULD BE. IF THIS HAD OF BEEN A STEERING TIRE COULD HAVE POSSIBLY LOST CONTROL. I STILL HAVE 3 MORE OF THESE TIRES ON THE TRUCK; IS THERE A RECALL ON THE STEMS OR TIRES FOR THESE TRUCKS WHAT SHOULD I DO? I CURRENTLY HAVE THE SPARE ON THE TRUCK WILL THIS HAPPEN TO IT? DO THE TIRES NEED REPLACING? THEY STILL HAVE PLENTY OF TREAD BUT ARE THEY DEFECTIVE/SAFE? WILL OR SHOULDN'T THE TRUCK WARRANTY COVER THIS? *TR