2007 Ford F-350 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Suspension (5) · Suspension:front (4) · Fuel/Propulsion System (3)
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26 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (1)
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 (12)
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
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
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:diesel 2008-09-01 · TSB-08-18-6 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ford truck: some trucks equipped with a 6.0l diesel engine may exhibit a hard start/long crank or no start condition due to low injection control pressure (icp). *pe
Fuel System, Gasoline 2008-03-01 · 08-4-12 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
slow fuel fill--mil on with dtc p0191. *nj
Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:auxillary Tank 2007-12-01 · 07312 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
water in the fuel tank behind rear axle - 6.0l, 6.4l and 7.3l diesel engine. *kb updated 2/29/08. *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
Showing the 6 most recent of 12 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2025-08-05 · Tires:tread/Belt“gt radial adventuro at3, 275/70r-18 load range e the tire exploded at 65mph while pulling a trailer. i still have what is left of it. the debris flying off the vehicle into traffic and the need to pull completely off the road. the sharp reduction of speed in traffic on a 4 lane divided highway. the tire has not been inspected by any official or com…”
2024-09-04 · Fuel/Propulsion System“engine is the 2.7 ecoboost and is becoming louder and louder with many ticks and sounds whether you are driving or idling the vehicle at a stop light. every morning the engine ticks and revs very high and emits huge billowing white smoke from the exhaust whether it’s warm or cold outside. believe the engine is needing to be replaced in the upcoming…”
2023-05-26 · Unknown Or Other“diesel fuel leaking into the coolant …”
2022-07-13 · Suspension“ford death wobble. truck shakes violent and almost loses control driving at 60 miles per hour.…”
2022-06-03 · Unknown Or Other“this truck has the problem known as the “death wobble.” i bought the vehicle from johnson city ford in johnson city tennessee after they said they had inspected it and everything was fine on the truck. it was used so i bought the extended warranty. the truck started shaking so violently i couldn’t drive it. i took it back to this ford place. …”
2021-07-28 · Tires:tread/Belt · 30,000 mi“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 driver’s side rear tire had experienced tread separation. the…”
2020-10-20 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 55 mi“since i bought this 2007 ford f 350 i've had nothing but problems fuel pump injectors egr cooler fuel filters brakes the truck has been in th e shop three times since i've had it now i'm praying dont anything else go wrong what a waste.;…”
2018-10-29 · Electrical System · 130,000 mi“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.…”
2018-05-07 · Suspension · 7,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford f-350. the contact received field action notice number: 09l02 from the manufacturer. while driving 40 mph on bumpy terrain, the vehicle shook. there were no warning indicators illuminated. the contact called a local dealer (bob thomas ford inc, 2215 dixwell ave, hamden, ct 06514, (203) 281-7500) and was informed tha…”
2017-10-20 · Engine · 98,000 mi“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 the road and call a tow truc…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.