Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 5, 2025. Updated daily. Photo: Bull-Doser, Public domain.

Complaints by system

Where the 2007 Ford F-350 has problems

36 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
Suspension120
Steering81
Fuel/propulsion system40
Electrical system41
Tires40
Engine40
Power train30
Fuel system, diesel30
Engine and engine cooling30
6 other systems70

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

3 recalls

2007 Ford F-350 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.

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.

Best & worst years

2007 vs. every other F-350 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-350 median. How we score

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2 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2007 Ford F-350, and the recalls they led to.

  1. VIOLENT FRONT END OSCILLATIONEA08007 · closed Mar 31, 2009
    No recall
  2. VIOLENT FRONT END OSCILLATIONPE07057 · closed Mar 14, 2008
    No recall
In owners' words

What F-350 owners report

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

This truck has the problem known as the “death wobble.” I bought the vehicle from Johnson City Ford in Johnson City Tennessee after they said they had inspected it and everything was fine on the truck. It was used so I bought the extended warranty. The truck started shaking so violently I couldn’t…
Complaint 11467253 · Jun 3, 2022
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. THE CONTACT CALLED A LOCAL DEALER (BOB THOMAS FORD INC, 2215 DIXWELL AVE,…
Complaint 11092264 · May 7, 2018 · 7,000 miles
WHEN GAINING SPEED ON HIGHWAY VEHICLE SHAKES TO THE POINT OF INSTABILITY - AFRAID TO DRIVE STOCK TIRES NOT THE PROBLEM HAVE CHECKED THE ALIGNMENT -TWICE CANNOT LOCATE ISSUE NO RECALL ISSUED
Complaint 11016131 · Aug 18, 2017 · 11,000 miles

Own a 2007 F-350?

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