2007 Ford F-450 SDProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 16 owner complaints about the 2007 Ford F-450 SD, most often about the fuel system, diesel. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 31, 2017. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2007 Ford F-450 SD has problems

16 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
Fuel system, diesel80
Fuel system, gasoline30
Engine and engine cooling20
Steering10
Air bags10
Suspension10
Fuel/propulsion system10
Power train10

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

1 recall

2007 Ford F-450 SD 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-450 SD 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-450 SD median. How we score

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  • Caution
  • Solid
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In owners' words

What F-450 SD owners report

Recent fuel system, diesel complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

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. UPON EXAMINATION THEY FOUND THAT DUE TO THE FUEL TANK…
Complaint 10667924 · Dec 23, 2014 · 96,356 miles
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. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000. THE VIN WAS NOT…
Complaint 10520858 · Jun 20, 2013 · 60,000 miles
2007 FORD F-450, FUEL TANK IS DELAMINATING ON INSIDE.PLUGGED FUEL FILTERS(EVERY 1200 MILES), PUMP AND INJECTORS ALSO CONTAMINATED FROM TANK. NUMEROUS PROBLEM THROUGH OUT THE UNITED STATES. NEEDS TO BE RECALLED BY FORD. *TR
Complaint 10376451 · Jan 12, 2011 · 15,000 miles

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