2007 Ford F-450 SD
Only 16 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
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.
Only 16 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 16
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2007
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2007: 16 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1991 | 6 |
| 1992 | 3 |
| 1993 | 5 |
| 1994 | 3 |
| 1995 | 2 |
| 1996 | 2 |
| 1997 | 4 |
| 1998 | 1 |
| 1999 | 66 |
| 2000 | 43 |
| 2001 | 23 |
| 2002 | 14 |
| 2003 | 16 |
| 2004 | 33 |
| 2005 | 40 |
| 2006 | 35 |
| 2007 | 16 |
| 2008 | 68 |
| 2009 | 3 |
| 2010 | 3 |
| 2011 | 6 |
| 2012 | 3 |
| 2013 | 2 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2018 | 0 |
| 2019 | 3 |
| 2020 | 0 |
| 2021 | 18 |
| 2022 | 24 |
| 2023 | 5 |
| 2024 | 9 |
| 2025 | 2 |
| 2026 | 3 |
Known problem areas
Only 16 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Fuel system, diesel
8 of 16 total reports mention: fuel system, diesel, most commonly citing tank assembly.
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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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-12-23
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-06-20
Fuel system, gasoline
3 of 16 total reports mention: fuel system, gasoline.
Engine and engine cooling
2 of 16 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling.
Steering
2 of 16 total reports mention: steering, most commonly citing gear box (other than rack and pinion).
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2007 Ford f-450 superduty front suspension and steering problems. Consumer states that he had to keep correcting the direction of the vehicle to stay in the correct lane. Consumer states that this happened without any cross winds.
NHTSA ODI report, 2008-05-06
Suspension
1 of 16 total reports mentions: suspension, most commonly citing shock absorber.
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Tl*the contact owns a 2007 Ford F-450 SD. The mechanic replaced the shock absorbers and noticed that the bolt was sheared. He then disconnected the shock from the vehicle.
NHTSA ODI report, 2007-09-28
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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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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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-450 SD — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Fuel system, diesel: 8 reports on file for this year.
- Fuel system, gasoline: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Engine and engine cooling: 2 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 07E066000 · Equipment
- Recall 11V352000 · Exterior lighting
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- Is the 2007 Ford F-450 SD reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2007 Ford F-450 SD?
- The most-reported component is fuel system, diesel, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2007 Ford F-450 SD have?
- 2 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.