2007 Ford F-250
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
- Investigations
- 2
- Top problem
- Steering
Campaigns on file for 2007
Opened by NHTSA
40% of complaints
Complaints per year
2007: 60 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1989 | 11 |
| 1990 | 4 |
| 1991 | 107 |
| 1992 | 119 |
| 1993 | 131 |
| 1994 | 125 |
| 1995 | 184 |
| 1996 | 176 |
| 1997 | 304 |
| 1998 | 56 |
| 1999 | 581 |
| 2000 | 326 |
| 2001 | 220 |
| 2002 | 156 |
| 2003 | 116 |
| 2004 | 153 |
| 2005 | 144 |
| 2006 | 221 |
| 2007 | 60 |
| 2008 | 196 |
| 2009 | 54 |
| 2010 | 73 |
| 2011 | 248 |
| 2012 | 266 |
| 2013 | 95 |
| 2014 | 142 |
| 2015 | 273 |
| 2016 | 275 |
| 2017 | 1,082 |
| 2018 | 382 |
| 2019 | 1,151 |
| 2020 | 253 |
| 2021 | 158 |
| 2022 | 116 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Steering
40% · 24 reportsMost commonly citing pump.
Show complaint excerpts
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 reportsMost commonly citing front and wheel bearing.
Engine
8% · 5 reportsShow complaint excerpts
See attached document for complaint
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-04-29
Also filed under Engine and engine cooling
Vehicle speed control
7% · 4 reportsMost commonly citing accelerator pedal.
Show complaint excerpts
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 reportsMost 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
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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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- 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.