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.
Campaign 08V523000 on NHTSA.gov
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.
Campaign 07E089000 on NHTSA.gov
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.
Campaign 07E080000 on NHTSA.gov
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.
Campaign 07E075000 on NHTSA.gov
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.
Campaign 07E066000 on NHTSA.gov
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.
Vehicle speed control, Jul 25, 2007
2007 FORD F150 - UNWANTED ACCELERATION: WE HAVE HAD THIS VEHICLE FOR LESS THAN A MONTH AND HAVE HAD THREE INSTANCES OF UNWANTED ACCELERATION. WHILE BACKING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY AND BRAKING FOR ENTERING THE ROADWAY, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STARTED REVVING VERY HIGH; TO STOP THIS WE HAD TO PUT THE VEHICLE IN PARK. ALL THREE TIMES WE'VE EXPERIENCED THIS UNWANTED ACCELERATION HAS BEEN IN DIFFERENT SCENARIOS. *TR
Power train, Jul 20, 2007, crash
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD F-150 KING RANCH. AFTER HAULING A BOAT OUT OF WATER, THE CONSUMER STATED HE MOVED THE ELECTRONIC SWITCH FROM 4L TO 2HI, WHICH WOULD BE THE NORMAL DRIVING POSITION APPLIED THE BRAKE AND SHIFTED THE CONSOLE SHIFTER TO PARK. THE ENGINE REMAINED RUNNING. HE EXITED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT IT WAS BEGINNING TO MOVE. THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR, WHICH WAS OPEN, STRUCK HIM FROM BEHIND AND KNOCKED HIM DOWN. THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ROLL. THE BOAT TRAILER JACKNIFED TO THE RIGHT OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE, TRAILER, AND BOAT CRASHED INTO A FENCE, WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO STOP. HOWEVER, THE ENGINE WAS STILL RUNNING. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO HIS BACK, ARM, AND HAND. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF FAILURE. THE CONTACT BELIEVES THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO THE TRANSMISSION. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 1,540 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,536. THE CONSUMER STATED THE MECHANIC INFORMED HIM UNLESS YOU MOVE THE VEHICLE FORWARD UNTIL YOU HEAR A CLICK THEN THE VEHICLE WILL REMAIN IN NEUTRAL. UPDATED 09/05/07 *TR
Suspension, Jul 18, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TIRES WERE BECOMING WORN AT A FAST PACE. THE TREAD IN THE REAR OF THE TIRE WAS LOWER THAN THE TREAD IN THE FRONT. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE TIRES WERE CUPPING AND REPLACED THE FIRST SET OF TIRES THAT WERE WORN. SINCE THEN, THE TIRES HAVE BECOME WORN AGAIN. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE SHOCKS WERE FAILING. THE PURCHASE DATE AND TIRE INFORMATION WERE UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 7,445 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 2,320.
Engine and engine cooling, Jul 17, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE SHOOK. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF FAILURE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 1,040.
Vehicle speed control, Jun 19, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH UPHILL, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING TO 120 MPH. THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS ACTIVATED AT THE TIME OF FAILURE. THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL, BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP. HE HAD TO APPLY THE PARKING BRAKE AND TURN OFF THE IGNITION TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE ROAD CONDITIONS WERE CLEAR. AS OF JUNE 19, 2007, THE DEALER HAS NOT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 986 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 263.
Vehicle speed control, Jun 14, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ACTIVATED, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO AUTOMATICALLY ACCELERATE. THE SPEEDOMETER INDICATED THAT THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED TO 125 MPH. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO DISENGAGE THE CRUISE CONTROL AND PUMP THE BRAKE PEDAL IN ORDER TO DECELERATE. THE CONTACT HAD TO SHUT THE ENGINE OFF AND APPLY THE BRAKES IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 253.
Equipment, Jun 14, 2007
A/C NOT WORKING PROPERLY -- LIMITED COOLING. DEALER CHECKED OUT SYSTEM -- NO LEAKS OR PROBLEMS FOUND, BUT THEY DID ADD FREON. SEEMS TO BE COLDER NOW, BUT STILL NOT AS EFFECTIVE AS OTHER VEHICLES I HAVE BEEN IN. *TR
Fuel system, Other, Vehicle speed control, Jun 11, 2007
I FILLED THE TRUCK UP WITH GAS AND IT IS STILL SHOWING EMPTY?. 4 TIMES THE TRUCK HAS "REVVED" WITHOUT TOUCHING THE PEDAL(IN OR OUT OF GEAR)?. *TR
Electrical system, May 30, 2007, fire
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD F-150. THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN DRIVEN APPROXIMATELY 20 MILES AND WAS PARKED FOR APPROXIMATELY 15 MINUTES. THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE, FOLLOWED BY THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE CAUSE OF FIRE IS STILL UNDER INVESTIGATION. THE ENGINE SIZE WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 16,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,800.
Service brakes, Hydraulic, May 30, 2007
BRAKE PROBLEMS: BRAKE PEDAL GOING TO FLOOR UPON APPLYING. *TR
Steering, May 25, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD F-150. WHILE TRAVELING 55 MPH IN RAINY CONDITIONS, THE VEHICLE STRUCK A WATER PUDDLE. THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL AND THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO MOVE SIDEWAYS. HE REGAINED CONTROL AND WAS ABLE TO DRIVE HOME. THIS SITUATION HAS PREVIOUSLY OCCURRED, BUT IS WORSE WHEN THE ROADS ARE WET. THE CONTACT HAS TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO TWO DIFFERENT DEALERS AND NEITHER ONE CAN DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF FAILURE. THE DEALERS STATED THAT THE STEERING IS OPERATING NORMALLY AND ALL PARTS ARE IN PLACE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 12,600 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10,000.
Equipment, May 18, 2007
AIR CONDITIONING DOES NOT COOL VEHICLE SUFFICIENTLY. *AK
Vehicle speed control, May 5, 2007, fire
OUR 2007 FORD F150, WHICH WE OWNED FOR 2 MONTHS, CAUGHT FIRE AND WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED. *JB
Vehicle speed control, Mar 29, 2007, crash
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD F-150. WHILE SHIFTING THE GEAR INTO REVERSE THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED BACKWARDS AT FULL SPEED. THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE STRUCK ANOTHER VEHICLE. WHEN THE CONTACT SHIFTED THE GEAR INTO DRIVE THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE IN REVERSE. THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF MOMENTS AFTER THE GEAR WAS SHIFTED INTO DRIVE. ONCE THE ENGINE STOPPED THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO ACCELERATE FORWARD. THE CONTACT'S INSURANCE AGENCYWAS CURRENTLY IN POSSESSION OF THE VEHICLE FOR FURTHER INVESTIGATION. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 2,968.*AK
Vehicle speed control, Mar 11, 2007
WITHIN A WEEK OF PURCHASING OUR 2007 FORD 150 TRUCK, WE STARTED HAVING A PROBLEM WITH VEHICLE SUDDENLY LUNGING FORWARD WHENEVER THE VEHICLE WAS IDLING IN DRIVE WHILE STOPPED (FOR RED LIGHT, IN TURN LANE, AT PEDESTRIAN CROSSING, ETC.). THIS SOMETIMES OCCURRED WHEN THE DRIVER STILL HAD A FOOT ON THE BRAKE, OTHER TIMES JUST AS FOOT LIFTED FROM THE BRAKE, BUT ALWAYS WITHOUT DRIVER TOUCHING THE ACCELERATOR. INCIDENTS HAPPENED AT LEAST 6 TIMES IN ONE MONTH AND NOT CONSISTENTLY, WHICH CAUGHT DRIVER OFF GUARD EVEN MORE. DURING ONE INCIDENT, A PEDESTRIAN WAS ALMOST HIT AS SHE CROSSED THE STREET AT LEAST SEVERAL FEET AWAY FROM FRONT OF VEHICLE. INCIDENTS OCCURRED RANDOMLY AT LEAST 6 DIFFERENT TIMES THROUGHOUT THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY. *JB
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Mar 7, 2007
FORD 2007 F-150, 33 MILES NEW OFF LOT. (VEHICLE DOES NOT APPEAR IN WEB PAGES "VEHICLE INFORMATION" SECTION. F-250 AND F-350 ARE LISTED NOT THE F-150) REAR EMERGENCY BRAKE PADS COMPLETELY DISTORTED AFTER 25 MILE FIRST DRIVE. TOLD FROM DEALER IT APPEARED TO BE A "BRAKE PAD DEFECT". THIS BREAK PAD FAILURE HAD THE POSSIBILITY OF LOCKING UP REAR AXLE WHILE IN MOTION CAUSING SERIOUS POSSIBILITY OF ACCIDENT! BREAK PADS AND PARTS ARE NOT IN STOCK... IS THIS BECAUSE OF OTHER MULTIPLE FAILURES? *JB
Engine and engine cooling, Air bags, Feb 7, 2007, crash, fire
2007 FORD F150 ON THE ROAD LESS THAN ONE WEEK WITH 1100 MILES ON IT. TRUCK WAS INVOLVED IN A MINOR COLLISION WHERE TRUCK STRUCK THE REAR BUMPER OF CAR IN FRONT OF IT. SPEED AT TIME OF IMPACT WAS APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH. THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY AND THE TRUCK BURST INTO FLAMES. MORE THAN LIKELY THIS SHOULD NOT HAVE HAPPENED. TRUCK TOWED TO BRIAN HARRIS AUTOPLEX 293 HOWZE BEACH ROAD, SLIDELL, LA 70461 PHONE:800-773-0831. *NM