2007 Ford F-550 SD
Only 23 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 23 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 23
- 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: 23 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1993 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 |
| 1996 | 0 |
| 1997 | 2 |
| 1998 | 0 |
| 1999 | 61 |
| 2000 | 72 |
| 2001 | 29 |
| 2002 | 22 |
| 2003 | 33 |
| 2004 | 49 |
| 2005 | 32 |
| 2006 | 44 |
| 2007 | 23 |
| 2008 | 26 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2011 | 3 |
| 2012 | 6 |
| 2013 | 2 |
| 2014 | 9 |
| 2015 | 11 |
| 2016 | 3 |
| 2017 | 2 |
| 2018 | 0 |
| 2019 | 4 |
| 2020 | 4 |
| 2021 | 13 |
| 2022 | 9 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2025 | 1 |
| 2026 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Only 23 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Fuel system, diesel
8 of 23 total reports mention: fuel system, diesel.
Engine
6 of 23 total reports mention: engine.
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Tl* the contact owned a 2007 Ford f-550. The contact stated that while the transmission was in the park position and with the engine idling suddenly flames were present coming from under the hood of the vehicle.
NHTSA ODI report, 2021-05-07
Ford gas tank delamination. Loss of power. Engine missing. This has brought me extreme heartache at the worst time. I am a seasonal worker who relies solely on his truck. Without it I am out of business.
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-02-26
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Ford F550 sd. The contact stated that he heard a hissing noise coming from under the hood. The contact lifted the hood and noticed that the head gasket was blown.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-11-07
Service brakes
2 of 23 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
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Rear brake pads only last 7,000 - 10,000 miles, and rear brake calipers are overheating blows out caliper seal. The truck has been to Ford and was told this was normal.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-10-10
Electrical system
2 of 23 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing 12v/24v/48v battery.
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2007 Ford f-550. Consumer writes in regards to battery control center safety recall.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-02-26
Suspension
1 of 23 total reports mentions: suspension.
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Purchased brand new Ford F-550 on 11/27/06. On a road trip on 11/28/06 the wife and I noticed a vertical shimmy at 50MPH. We continued to accelerate and the shimmy stopped until we hit 60MPH and a horizontal shaking began.
NHTSA ODI report, 2009-05-12
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-550 SD — pre-purchase inspection
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- Fuel system, diesel: 8 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 6 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 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-550 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-550 SD?
- The most-reported component is fuel system, diesel, accounting for 35% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2007 Ford F-550 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.