2007 Ford F-250 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Suspension (14) · Steering (8) · Suspension:front (6)
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49 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (2)
Seats 2019-03-26 · campaign 19V238000 · 12 vehicles
Defect: Vantage Mobility International, LLC (Vantage) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Transit Van, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, and 2007 Ford F-250-based shuttle vehicles equipped with Freedman GO-3S foldaway seats. When the back seat cushion is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position, the seat cushion may not remain locked into place when under load, such as in a crash or a sudden stop.
Risk: In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
Fix: Vantage has notified owners, instructing them to contact Freedman for a repair kit, free of charge. The recall began March 25, 2019. Owners may contact Freedman customer service at 1-800-443-4540.
Exterior Lighting:brake Lights 2011-07-13 · campaign 11V352000 · 26,715 vehicles
Defect: 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 EQU
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.
Service bulletins (10)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Steering 2016-01-12 · PC-01.12.2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
in monitoring our technical service inquiries and technical service bulletins from ford, there is the potential for moderate to severe steering wheel oscillation (wobble) to occur. after extensive testing and outside feedback, the following details have been established to correct or prevent steer
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine 2011-04-01 · TSB-11-4-3 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ford: 2005-2011 f250/f350. the fuel fill nozzle may automatically shut off too early. *rm
Service Brakes, Air:antilock 2011-03-01 · AS-21769 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ford: if there is an intermittent lack of power, surge, or hesitation while driving the brakes will override acceleration. *rm
Fuel System, Gasoline 2008-03-01 · 08-4-12 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
slow fuel fill--mil on with dtc p0191. *nj
Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System 2007-09-19 · 071111 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
vehicles equipped with a 5.4l 3v or 6.8l 3v engine built on or before 09/08/06 may exhibit an exhaust system noise often described as a snap/pop/tick/ping noise. *nj
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:pedals And Linkages 2007-06-26 · 0643 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
customer satisfaction program. vehicles equipped with fixed pedals accelerator pedal inspection. effective until june 30, 2007. *kb this program is being extended until june 30, 2008. updated on 09/25/07. *nj
Showing the 6 most recent of 10 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2024-04-29 · Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:pump“see attached document for complaint…”
2023-05-18 · Suspension“have owned this truck for a couple of years and have been enduring the "death wobble" over the local train tracks, but i am always able to control my speed. but the other day while traveling down the interstate, i hit a pothole and truck was shaking until brought the truck to a stop. luckily i was able to get off the road, but this event could ha…”
2022-06-23 · Structure“rear fuel tank strap broke on 6/20/2022. fuel tank hit ground. very dangerous cant believe i am only one and this hasnt been recalled. …”
2022-03-17 · Vehicle Speed Control“truck randomly has the notorious death wobble when going over bumps. it shakes violently and i have to slow down or stop. tried to have it diagnosed by mechanic several times with no outcome, this is when i researched and found out a lot of ford trucks have this issue. is it a severe safety issue and with the outrageous price of trucks, i can not b…”
2021-09-15 · Latches/Locks/Linkages:doors:latch“the contact owns a 2007 ford f-250. the contact stated that the passenger’s and driver’s side rear door locking mechanisms were faulty and the doors could no longer be opened. the cause of the failure was not yet determined. the local dealer was contacted regarding the failure. the manufacturer was not yet notified of the failure. the failure milea…”
2021-09-15 · Suspension:front“on our most recent trip, our ford truck a 2007 f250 model experienced what is called the death wobble, where the front shakes violently. which occurs in speeds of 70 or higher, when it hits a bump the front end shakes violently. it has happened in the past when we were on vacation. the dealer could not find the cause. it is now at the dealer ag…”
2020-08-30 · Electrical System“instrument panel loses power. no guages work when power is lost. no tach or speedometer, electric windows also do not work. this is a safety issue if i cant determine how fast i am going.…”
2020-07-01 · Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:pump · 162,823 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford f-250. the contact stated while driving and making a left turn, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. there was no warning light illuminated. the contact drove the vehicle to his residence. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the power steering pump was replaced however, the failure recurred …”
2020-06-02 · Suspension · 155,892 mi“the vehicle shakes violently on the road when i go over a bump when traveling at 65mph or higher. i have to slow down to 50mph or below to get it to subside. *tr…”
2018-12-28 · Service Brakes · 54,000 mi“brake booster feed line came off at intake . i had no power brakes just a hard brake pedal when i was stopping to pull on to the highway. had to push pedal real hard to stop. i feel it should have been in recall #08s05 that i read was in 2008 .…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.