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.
Other or unspecified, Oct 31, 2017
THE DRIVESHAFT WIELDED PART TO THE TRUCK BROKE OFF
Other or unspecified, Oct 25, 2017
MY EXHAUST MANIFOLD STARTED LEAKING AROUND 70000 MILES. IT IS TO THE POINT NOW THAT I CAN'T EVEN DRIVE MY TRUCK. I BOUGHT IT USED AND IT STARTED ABOUT 2 YEARS AFTER I BOUGHT IT.
Other or unspecified, Oct 18, 2017
TAKATA RECALL....BACK DOOR LATCHES FAILED. CANNOT OPEN MANUALLY.
Power train, Structure, Engine, Sep 20, 2017
O/D OFF LIGHT , TRANSMISSION FAULT ON INFORMATION DISPLAY INTERMITTENT LIGHT AND TONE! TRUCK WOULD NOT START, PCM FAILURE $3500 DOLLARS IN REPAIR, AT FORD DEALER STILL NOT FIXED!
Engine, Sep 19, 2017
BLOWN OUT SPARK PLUG #3 CYLINDER, REPAIR LASTED LESS THAN 3 WEEKS AND FAILED ON STATE HIGHER 41 IN CALIFORNIA WITCH CAUSE MAJOR LOSS OF POWER GOING UPHILL AND STALLED IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC WITH MY WIFE AND CHILD IN THE VEHICLE. THE INCIDENT LEFT US WITH NO CHOICE BUT TO WALK ACROSS HEAVY TRAFFIC TO THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY AND LEAVE THE VEHICLE IN THE ROAD WAY
Engine, Sep 6, 2017
I BOUGHT TRUCK ABOUT 2 YEARS AGO TOOK TO FORD TO HAVE TRANNY FLUSH ON IT ASKED THEM ABOUT THE TICKING NOISE COMING FROM ENGINE THEY TOLD ME THAT IT WAS NORMAL ON THE 5.4 TRITON ABOUT A WEEK AGO THE TICKING GOT LOUDER AND LOOKED UP PROBLEMS AND FOUND THAT THERE IS A DESIGN FLAW IN ENGINE THAT CAUSES CAM PHASERS FAIL ND OIL PRESSURE DROPS TO ZERO FORD KNOWS ABOUT PROBLEM BUT WHN YOU CALL THEY TELL YOU THAT YOU NEED TO REPLACE THE ENGINE WELL LOOKED UP FORUMS AND PEOPLE WHO HAVE REPLACED THE MOTOR HAD SAME PROBLEMS WITH IT LATER ON YESTERDAY I WAS DRIVING TAKING MY 2 DAUGHTERS TO SCHOOL WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN THE ENGINE SHUT OFF I LOST BRAKES AND STEERING. THE TRUCK BEHIND ME HAD TO LOCK UP ITS BRAKES TO KEEP FROM HITTING ME AND MY KIDS SO I AM WRITING YOU TO SEE IF YOU CAN LOOK INTO THIS MY KIDS WERE SO SCARED THE TRUCK SLOWED INSTANTLY WHEN THE ENGINE FAILED I HAD MY FRIEND TOW IT BACK TO MY HOUSE WHERE I CHECKED THE CAM SENSORS AND CHANGED THEM AND DID NOT START STILL DOES NOT START NOW THERE ARE 1000'S OF PEOPLE ON FORUMS TALKING ABOUT THIS IS IT GOING TO TAKE SOMEONE GETTING KILLED BEFORE FORD OWNS UP TO THERE PROBLEMS THEY ARE IGNORING AND HAVING THE CONSUMER PAY AYWHERE FROM 3500- 8000 DOLLARS TO REPAIR THIS I FIRST ASKED WHEN I BOUGHT TRUCK WITH 81,000 MILES ON IT
Structure, Jul 24, 2017
I BOUGHT THIS TRUCK JUNE 28 2010. ON 2-11-14 I TOOK IT TO FORD DEALER BECAUSE OF FRAME ROT AND WAS TOLD THEY COULD NOT COVER THE REPAIR. I HAD IT REPAIRED AT A WELDING SHOP. THE TRUCK FRAME IS NOW SO BAD THAT IT IS UNSAFE AND WILL NOT PASS INSPECTION. IT HAS SEPARATED AT FACTORY WELD. OBVIOUS MANUFACTURING DEFECT.
Service brakes, Jul 18, 2017
WHILE UNDER WARRANTY THE ROTORS BECAME WARPED. I TOOK THE TRUCK INTO THE DEALER AND THEY GROUND THE ROTORS WHICH MADE THEM THINNER AND MORE VULNERABLE TO WARPING WHICH OCCURRED IMMEDIATELY. FORD REFUSED TO REPLACE THE ROTORS. THE PADS WERE FINE INDICATING THAT THE PROBLEM WAS NOT AN OPERATOR PROBLEM. I TOOK THE TRUCK TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP WHERE THEY CONCLUDED THAT THE ROTORS WERE NOT SUFFICIENT FOR THE VEHICLE. THEY REPLACED THE ROTORS WITH A MORE SUBSTANTIAL ROTOR AT A COST OF $1400 AND I HAVE HAD NO PROBLEM SINCE.
Steering, Jun 19, 2017
STEERING BINDS SO TIGHTLY WHEN VEHICLE IS IN MOTION THAT IT TAKES SIGNIFICANT FORCE TO TURN WHEEL. ONCE WHEEL GETS PAST AND FREE OF THE BINDING POSITION IT TRAVELS TOO FAR CREATING A NEED FOR A STEERING CORRECTION. I BELIEVE THAT THE TWO PIECE STEERING SHAFT AND THE TWO UNIVERSAL JOINTS ARE WORN AND CAUSING THE PROBLEM. IT FEELS LIKE YOU HAVE LOST POWER STEERING, HOWEVER NOT THE CASE. AS THE POWER STEERING FLUID IS AT THE PROPER LEVEL. THERE ARE NO FLUID LEAKS, FORD HAS RECALLED EXPEDITIONS AND LINCOLNS FOR THIS ISSUE, WHY NOT THE F-150 PICKUP TRUCKS?
Engine, May 24, 2017
FILED A CLAIM WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA BUREAU OF AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR ON 4-3-17, COMPLAINT # OC 2017005088, AGAINST FOUR ENTITIES INCLUDING: EL CAJON, CA FORD DEALER, CERTIFIED CAR CLINIC, FORD AUTOMOTIVE INC., AND DREW/PENSKE FORD REGARDING MY 2007 5.4 TRITON FORD F-150 TRUCK PLATINUM SPARK PLUG DEFECT. I WAS TOLD BY THE BAR THAT MY COMPLAINT WOULD BE FILED WITH YOUR AGENCY. I WOULD LIKE TO VERIFY IN WRITING THAT YOUR AGENCY HAS RECEIVED THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA BAR COMPLAINT.
Engine, May 23, 2017
I NEED REPLACE SPARKS PLUS NO VARY LIKE DO THEY SAID FORD F150 5.4 POSIBLE LOOS PICE INSIDE MOTOR
Engine, May 22, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE SPARK PLUGS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000.
Structure, May 13, 2017
FRAME IS COMPLETELY RUSTED THROUGH TO THE POINT THAT IT CANNOT BE REPAIRED AND IS UNSAFE. IT CANNOT PASS A STATE SAFETY INSPECTION AND HAS DETERIORATED TO THE POINT WHERE IT CANNOT EVEN BE PUT ON A LIFT BECAUSE IT HAS NO STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY. THERE ARE LARGE HOLES RUSTED THROUGH AND WHERE IT HASN'T ENTIRELY RUSTED THROUGH, THE METAL HAS DETERIORATED TO BEING LESS THAN HALF OF ITS ORIGINAL THICKNESS. THE PROBLEM WENT UNNOTICED BECAUSE THE REST OF THE TRUCK SHOWED NO SIGNS OF ANY ADVANCED DETERIORATION.
Engine, May 3, 2017
PICKED UP MY SON FROM SCHOOL AND WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AT 55MPH I HEARD A LOUD NOISE AND IT GOT REALLY LOUD . MY SPARK PLUG JUST BLEW OUT FOR NO REASON.
Suspension, Engine, May 2, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE DECELERATED AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SPARK PLUGS AND THE COIL SPRINGS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED THE CONTACT TO CALL NHTSA TO CHECK FOR ANY OPEN RECALLS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 88,000.
Vehicle speed control, Apr 16, 2017
DURING SHIFTING ON STREETS AND HWY'S MY RPMS RAMP UP TO 3000-5000. I HAVE BEEN DRIVING WHILE MAINTAINING SPEED AND THEN THE RPMS WILL RAMP UP THEN THE SPEED STEADILY DROPS WHILE MY FOOT IS STILL ON THE ACCELERATOR. TURNING THE OVERDRIVE OFF SEEMS TO HELP OCCASIONALLY. I HAVE ALSO ATTEMPTED TO BRAKE AT LIGHTS AND THE RPMS WILL RAMP UP AND LURCH FORWARD ALMOST CAUSING ME TO REAR END OTHER VEHICLES. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY CONCERN AND I DONT UNDERSTAND WHY FORD HASN'T ISSUED A RECALL AND ADDRESSED THIS SAFETY HAZARD. MY O/D LIGHT OCCASIONALLY FLASHES AND WHEN IN "PARK" THEN PUTTING THE GEAR IN "REVERSE" IT WOULDN'T OPERATE AND WHERE MY DIGITAL MILEAGE IS SAID "TRANS FAULT". I TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF, THEN BACK ON AND THE O/D WAS OFF AND WAS ABLE TO BACK UP. NONE OF MY WARNING LIGHTS HAVE COME ON AT ALL. OCCASIONALLY AT A STOP SIGN WHEN I ATTEMPT TO ACCELERATE THERE'S A DELAY IN MOVEMENT. SPEED VARIES AT TIMES OF INCIDENTS.
Engine, Feb 22, 2017
SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT OF HEAD.
Fuel/propulsion system, Feb 8, 2017
THE FUEL PUMP DRIVER MODULE, WHICH IS LOCATED EXTERNAL TO TANK MOUNTED ON FRAME, FAILED BECAUSE IT CORRODED THRU TO THE INSIDE OF UNIT. AT THE TIME OF FAILURE CAR WAS PARKED, BUT WHAT WOULD HAPPEN IF ON HIGHWAY AND FUEL PUMP STOPPED WORKING? FORD WOULD NOT REPLACE THE PART EVEN THOUGH THEY KNEW THERE WAS A PROBLEM BECAUSE IT WAS REDESIGNED WITH STAND-OFFS TO PREVENT DISSIMILAR METAL REACTION.
Electrical system, Feb 1, 2017
TRUCK WOULDN'T START. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION FOUND THE FUEL PUMP DRIVER MODULE FAILED DUE TO CORROSION. THE PART WAS BOLTED TO THE CROSS MEMBER ON THE BACK OF THE FRAME. THE BOTTOM OF THE PART IS ALUMINUM AND THE CROSS MEMBER IS STEEL, AND THEY WERE BOLTED FLUSH TOGETHER. REPLACED THE PART AND TRUCK WORKS FINE. I WOULD LIKE FORD TO ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THEY HAVE AN ISSUE WITH THIS AND REIMBURSE ALL PARTIES WHO HAVE HAD THIS PROBLEM.01
Engine, Jan 29, 2017
A SPARK PLUG BACKED OUT. STRIPPED THE THREADS IN THE HEAD. THIS HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING THE TRUCK. *TR
Power train, Service brakes, Jan 26, 2017, crash
PUT TRUCK IN REVERSE, IT SPED UP AND BRAKES DID NOT WORK. STOPPED BY BACKING INTO A TREE, THEN DROVE FINE. THREE DAYS LATER CAME TO AN INTERSECTION AND WAS UNABLE TO STOP. HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE IN THE INTERSECTION.
Structure, Jan 19, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD F-150. AFTER THE CONTACT GRABBED THE SAFETY HANDLE ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR, IT DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE HANDLE DETACHED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 70,000.
Engine, Nov 2, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THERE WAS A KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE NUMBER THREE SPARK PLUG DETACHED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 102,890. UPDATED 08/09/17*LJ *CN
Engine, Oct 31, 2016
CRACKED OR WARPED EXHAUST MANIFOLD. I'VE HAD IT LOOKED AT BY TWO AUTO MECHANICS AND HAVE READ ONLINE WITH THIS WIDESPREAD PROBLEM.
Engine, Sep 9, 2016
WHILE DRIVING MY TRUCK SUDDENLY LOST POWER AND SHIFTED INTO "LIMP HOME MODE" WHILE THE WRENCH AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. THIS HAPPENED TO ME A FEW YEAR BACK AS WELL SO I IMMEDIATELY ASSUMED IT WAS THE THROTTLE BODY OR SENSOR GOING BAD. I BROUGHT INTO THE FORD DEALERSHIP WHO CONFIRMED TO ME IT WAS THE THROTTLE BODY THAT WENT OUT. THIS IS NOW THE 3 THROTTLE BODY THAT MY TRUCK HAD HAD (9 YEARS OLD AND 130,000 MILES). AFTER DOING RESEARCH I SAW WHERE FORD HAD THIS SAME ISSUE WITH OTHER MODEL VEHICLES AND INSTEAD OF RECALLING EXTENDED WARRANTIES TO COVER THE COST OF REPLACEMENT. THIS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS AS IF IT OCCURS WHEN MERGING INTO TRAFFIC YOU LOSE ALL ABILITY TO ACCELERATE. I THINK FORD HAS A MAJOR ISSUE HERE THAT IT IS REFUSING TO ADDRESS.