2007 Ford F-450 Sd problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel System, Diesel (7) · Fuel System, Gasoline (3) · Suspension:front:shock Absorber (1)
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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 (48)
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.
Power Train:automatic Transmission 2023-09-07 · SSM 51909 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
when performing any transmission fluid changes or topoffs involving mercon sp, mercon lv has replaced all versions of mercon sp and can be used going forward. mixing mercon lv and mercon sp in the same transmission is acceptable. after 30-jun-2023, mercon sp atf will no longer be manufactured and wi
Equipment 2021-01-27 · SSM 49495 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2005-2021 f-super duty 4x4 vehicles operated in extreme dust, mud or tar sand conditions may exhibit accelerated 4x4 vacuum hub seal and or wheel bearing wear as a result of harsh operating conditions. a knuckle seal shield kit is now available for customer purchase. the kit is designed for sev
Trailer Hitches 2020-07-08 · DOR-Z2E6B-08 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
these skus are trailer brake control modules. the customer communication requested return of unsold inventory due to an internal software issue. the internal software issue leads to a false check trailer brake message and trailer brake controller fault whenever the brake pedal is pressed. this wi
Suspension 2020-01-29 · SSM 48494 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2005-2020 f-super duty 4x4 vehicles operated in extreme dust, mud or tar sand conditions may exhibit accelerated 4x4 vacuum hub seal and or wheel bearing wear as a result of harsh operating conditions. a knuckle seal shield kit is now available for customer purchase. the kit is designed for sev
Equipment 2020-01-13 · DOR-U2J7Y-02 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this sku is a spare tire hoist. test results identified that the pull force parameter was not within specification, as a precautionary measure unsold inventory was requested to be returned for testing and containment. we don't have evidence that these test results have contributed to a product fai
Equipment 2020-01-13 · DOR-C2C6H-02 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this sku is a spare tire hoist. test results identified that the pull force parameter was not within specification, as a precautionary measure unsold inventory was requested to be returned for testing and containment. we don't have evidence that these test results have contributed to a product fai
Showing the 6 most recent of 48 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2017-01-31 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 41,768 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford f-450 sd. while driving 50 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle was able to restart after various attempts; however, the failure recurred. the vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. in, addition the contact stated that there was no fuel coming throug…”
2014-12-23 · Fuel System, Diesel · 96,356 mi“the vehicle involved is a horton ambulance on a ford f450 chasis. while on an emergency call the unit stopped operating and then engine would no longer start. the vehicle was towed to ted britt ford's truck repair center in chantilly. upon examination they found that due to the fuel tank delaminating, debris had damaged the fuel pump and fuel syste…”
2013-06-20 · Fuel System, Diesel · 60,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford f-450. the contact stated that while being inspected by a dealer, it was found that the fuel tank was delaminating on the inside. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted about the failure. the failure mileage was 60,000. the vin was not available. updated 7/22/13 *cn…”
2011-05-12 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 60,783 mi“9/10/08~ had to replace egr adn cac tube coming apart, replace 2 injectors. 9/12/08~ 2 days later back to replace fuel filters.…”
2011-05-12 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 61,481 mi“3/11/09~ had to replace egr cooler, failed componet, replaced oil cooler, flushed cooling system, replace egr valve and egr valve got stuck again. 6/18/09~ 3 months later back in shop again for same problem and replaced egr valve assembly again. 7/14/09 back again in shop again for same problem and replaed hose, tank assembly. 8/25/10~ back in s…”
2011-05-11 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 127,000 mi“fuel tank delaminating, causing fuel system to have to be replaced and 4 injectors need to be replace. ford says that we do not maintenance our vehicles and used bad fuel. this is outragious. i have a total of 5 trucks and all will have the same issue. still paying for the vehicle. injectors are constantly going out as well. alternator was replaced…”
2011-02-02 · Power Train:automatic Transmission · 86,000 mi“tl*the contact owns a 2007 ford f-450. the contact stated that the transmission had been slipping for months and suddenly failed completely. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated that the transmission needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the failure mileage was 86,000 and the current mileage was 88,104.…”
2011-01-12 · Fuel System, Diesel · 15,000 mi“2007 ford f-450, fuel tank is delaminating on inside.plugged fuel filters(every 1200 miles), pump and injectors also contaminated from tank. numerous problem through out the united states. needs to be recalled by ford. *tr…”
2010-08-19 · Fuel System, Diesel:storage:tank Assembly · 15,579 mi“consumer writes regarding defective ford fuel tanks on a fleet of ford diesel trucks. *tgw the gas tank was filled with rust and the # 5, 7, 8 and 2 injectors had to be replaced. . *jb …”
2010-05-04 · Fuel System, Diesel · 60,000 mi“ford f450 diesel delaminating fuel tanks cause the vehicle to stall on the highway causing a safety hazard. the delamination causes the fuel system to not work properly such as the injectors causing the vehicles to loose power and stall. it has happened three times to me without warning. the tank is being re-coated but after doing some investigatio…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.