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2007 Ford F-150Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 488 owner complaints about the 2007 Ford F-150, most often about the engine. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

2007 Ford F-150
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CarFlaw IndexSolid year45% below the F-150 median · #28 of 42 years by complaints
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints48882 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage100kEngine, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 24, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.

Complaints by system

Where the 2007 Ford F-150 has problems

488 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Engine1053
Power train574
Vehicle speed control5413
Tires522
Electrical system424
Engine and engine cooling413
Fuel/propulsion system360
Structure312
Steering292
18 other systems14634

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

2007 Ford F-150 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Engine and engine cooling

Recall 08V-523 · Oct 8, 2008 · 213 vehicles

Risk. THIS FAILURE MAY RESULT IN A LOSS OF PERFORMANCE, ILLUMINATION OF THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) AND, IN EXTREME CASES, A STALLING OF THE VEHICLE DURING…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Ford.

Mileage at failure

When do engine problems start?

100kmiles, median

Based on the odometer reading in 98 engine complaints. 50% were reported before 100,000 miles.

median0k50k100k150k200k+
4under 30k miles49under 100k miles49100k miles or more
Owner-reported costs

What owners say repairs cost

Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.

Engine

13 owners mentioned a cost

$2,100median

Middle half: $1,000 – $4,000

If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.

Best & worst years

2007 vs. every other F-150 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the F-150 median. How we score

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2007 Ford F-150 safety ratings

2007 Ford F-150 Supercab in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

2007 Ford F-150 frontal crash test, NHTSA
Frontal crashNot rated
  • Rollover: 4 stars (19.8% risk)
  • Stability control: Optional
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2007 Ford F-150, and the recalls they led to.

  1. TIRE VALVE CRACKINGPE08060 · closed Apr 9, 2009
    No recall
In owners' words

What F-150 owners report

Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

I have had a coolant leak but haven't been able to find it until now. It is below the thermostat housing, between the manifolds and the metal tube that hooks the bottom of the thermostat to the manifold. I know there is a recall issued for this but it doesn't seem to come up on my truck. In my…
Complaint 11720011 · Feb 23, 2026
The contact owns a 2007 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while her husband was driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal knocking sound coming from the vehicle. The contact's husband turned off and restarted the vehicle and the vehicle was driven to the residence. The contact stated…
Complaint 11587958 · May 9, 2024 · 106,614 miles
While driving lost power from 70 mph to 45 mph drove it slow home Once I parked check engine light and noticed smoke coming from behind and lower part of engine after checking for heat source noticed glowing areas it was the insulation between engine and floor I had to use extinguisher in 4 areas…
Complaint 11559228 · Dec 8, 2023

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