2007 Ford F-250

▲ Better than typical
2007 Ford F-250
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:40:55.486Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Complaints
60
Recalls
4

Campaigns on file for 2007

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Steering

40% of complaints

Complaints per year

1989: 11 complaints 1989 1990: 4 complaints 1991: 107 complaints 1992: 119 complaints 1993: 131 complaints 1994: 125 complaints 1994 1995: 184 complaints 1996: 176 complaints 1997: 304 complaints 1998: 56 complaints 1999: 581 complaints 1999 2000: 326 complaints 2001: 220 complaints 2002: 156 complaints 2003: 116 complaints 2004: 153 complaints 2005: 144 complaints 2006: 221 complaints 2007: 60 complaints 2007 60 2008: 196 complaints 2009: 54 complaints 2010: 73 complaints 2011: 248 complaints 2012: 266 complaints 2013: 95 complaints 2014: 142 complaints 2014 2015: 273 complaints 2016: 275 complaints 2017: 1,082 complaints 2018: 382 complaints 2019: 1,151 complaints 2019 2020: 253 complaints 2021: 158 complaints 2022: 116 complaints
1989: 11 complaints 1989 1990: 4 complaints 1991: 107 complaints 1992: 119 complaints 1992 1993: 131 complaints 1994: 125 complaints 1995: 184 complaints 1995 1996: 176 complaints 1997: 304 complaints 1998: 56 complaints 1998 1999: 581 complaints 2000: 326 complaints 2001: 220 complaints 2001 2002: 156 complaints 2003: 116 complaints 2004: 153 complaints 2004 2005: 144 complaints 2006: 221 complaints 2007: 60 complaints 2007 60 2008: 196 complaints 2009: 54 complaints 2010: 73 complaints 2010 2011: 248 complaints 2012: 266 complaints 2013: 95 complaints 2013 2014: 142 complaints 2015: 273 complaints 2016: 275 complaints 2016 2017: 1,082 complaints 2018: 382 complaints 2019: 1,151 complaints 2019 2020: 253 complaints 2021: 158 complaints 2022: 116 complaints 2022
1989: 11 complaints 1989 1990: 4 complaints 1991: 107 complaints 1991 1992: 119 complaints 1993: 131 complaints 1993 1994: 125 complaints 1995: 184 complaints 1995 1996: 176 complaints 1997: 304 complaints 1997 1998: 56 complaints 1999: 581 complaints 1999 2000: 326 complaints 2001: 220 complaints 2001 2002: 156 complaints 2003: 116 complaints 2003 2004: 153 complaints 2005: 144 complaints 2005 2006: 221 complaints 2007: 60 complaints 2007 60 2008: 196 complaints 2009: 54 complaints 2009 2010: 73 complaints 2011: 248 complaints 2011 2012: 266 complaints 2013: 95 complaints 2013 2014: 142 complaints 2015: 273 complaints 2015 2016: 275 complaints 2017: 1,082 complaints 2017 2018: 382 complaints 2019: 1,151 complaints 2019 2020: 253 complaints 2021: 158 complaints 2021 2022: 116 complaints

2007: 60 complaints

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YearComplaints
198911
19904
1991107
1992119
1993131
1994125
1995184
1996176
1997304
199856
1999581
2000326
2001220
2002156
2003116
2004153
2005144
2006221
200760
2008196
200954
201073
2011248
2012266
201395
2014142
2015273
2016275
20171,082
2018382
20191,151
2020253
2021158
2022116

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Steering

40% · 24 reports

Most commonly citing pump.

CRASH
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Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Ford F-250. While driving approximately 75 MPH, the vehicle veered to the left and crashed into a guardrail without warning. The vehicle crossed the highway into oncoming traffic and crashed into another guardrail.

NHTSA ODI report, 2016-02-16

Also filed under Air bags

1) faulty head bolts repair was over $6000 involved gaskets, cracked heads, bolts, updates and upgrades.

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-12-12

Also filed under Suspension and engine

Suspension

38% · 23 reports

Most commonly citing front and wheel bearing.

Engine

8% · 5 reports
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See attached document for complaint

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-04-29

Also filed under Engine and engine cooling

Vehicle speed control

7% · 4 reports

Most commonly citing accelerator pedal.

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Electronic throttle control (Drive by wire) fails intermittently. Engine goes to idle with absolutely no response to the throttle pedal while driving. Pedal assembly has been replaced twice and the PCM once. Vehicle has less than 1500 miles.

NHTSA ODI report, 2006-12-27

Also filed under Power train

Engine and engine cooling

7% · 4 reports

Most commonly citing gasoline and pump.

Safety timeline

4 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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    2006-09-15Service brakes, air06E087000 Certain harsco wheel modification groups containing accuride steel rims, p/nos. 203237 and 203738; accuride aluminum rims, p/n 203712; and gkn steel rims, p/n 203688, sold as modification equipment…

    Remedy: Harsco will notify owners and provide a repair kit along with repair instructions free of charge. The recall began in September 2006. Owners may contact harsco at 507-235-7112.

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    2007-09-05Equipment07E066000 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…

    Remedy: All of the defective tow packages are still at the distributor level and have not been sold to any consumers.

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    2007-11-15Preliminary evaluationClosed 2008-03-14 Violent front end oscillation
  4. I
    2008-03-14Engineering analysisClosed 2009-03-31 Violent front end oscillation
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    2011-08-15Exterior lighting11V352000 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…

    Remedy: 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.

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    2019-03-25Seats19V238000 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.

    Remedy: 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.

Buy-smart checklist

2007 Ford F-250 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Steering: 24 reports on file for this year.
  • Suspension: 23 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine: 5 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 06E087000 · Service brakes, air
  • Recall 07E066000 · Equipment
  • Recall 11V352000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 19V238000 · Seats

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FAQ

Is the 2007 Ford F-250 reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2007 Ford F-250 is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Ford F-250?
The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 40% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2007 Ford F-250 have?
4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.