2007 Ford F-350
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
- 36
- Recalls
- 3
- Investigations
- 2
- Top problem
- Suspension
Campaigns on file for 2007
Opened by NHTSA
33% of complaints
Complaints per year
2007: 36 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1989 | 2 |
| 1991 | 31 |
| 1992 | 52 |
| 1993 | 101 |
| 1994 | 96 |
| 1995 | 134 |
| 1996 | 130 |
| 1997 | 155 |
| 1998 | 12 |
| 1999 | 413 |
| 2000 | 304 |
| 2001 | 160 |
| 2002 | 116 |
| 2003 | 90 |
| 2004 | 159 |
| 2005 | 114 |
| 2006 | 145 |
| 2007 | 36 |
| 2008 | 131 |
| 2009 | 28 |
| 2010 | 0 |
| 2011 | 136 |
| 2012 | 149 |
| 2013 | 76 |
| 2014 | 91 |
| 2015 | 190 |
| 2016 | 187 |
| 2017 | 480 |
| 2018 | 194 |
| 2019 | 452 |
| 2020 | 182 |
| 2021 | 88 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Suspension
33% · 12 reportsMost commonly citing front.
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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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-05-07
Steering
25% · 9 reportsMost commonly citing gear box (other than rack and pinion).
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Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Ford F350. While driving 45 MPH, the steering wheel seized, causing her to lose control of the vehicle and crash into a wall. The contact sustained a concussion to the head. A passenger sustained whiplash.
NHTSA ODI report, 2011-10-13
I was driving on and overpass/ exit ramp and passed over a steel divider on the highway. Upon doing so I temporarily lost control of the steering on the truck and had to decelerate and move towards the shoulder.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-02-22
Fuel/propulsion system
11% · 4 reportsShow complaint excerpts
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-09-04
Also filed under Engine
Engine
11% · 4 reportsElectrical system
11% · 4 reportsMost commonly citing instrument cluster/panel.
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Tl*the contact owns a 2007 Ford F350. The contact stated that the vehicle caught fire in the evening. The county investigator stated that the cause of the failure was electrical. A police report was filed.
NHTSA ODI report, 2007-12-12
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…
NHTSA ODI report, 2020-10-20
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-10-29
Safety timeline
3 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.
Buy-smart checklist
2007 Ford F-350 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Suspension: 12 reports on file for this year.
- Steering: 9 reports on file for this year.
- Fuel/propulsion system: 4 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 06E087000 · Service brakes, air
- Recall 07E066000 · Equipment
- Recall 11V352000 · Exterior lighting
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- Is the 2007 Ford F-350 reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2007 Ford F-350 is rated "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2007 Ford F-350?
- The most-reported component is suspension, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2007 Ford F-350 have?
- 3 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.