Menu

2007 Ford F-650 SDProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 5 owner complaints about the 2007 Ford F-650 SD, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

–
CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints51 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage29kElectrical system, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 18, 2016. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2007 Ford F-650 SD has problems

5 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
Electrical system21
Fuel system, diesel10
Power train10
Service brakes10

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

1 recall

2007 Ford F-650 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.

–no report yet

Power train: axle assembly

Recall 07V-238 · Jun 5, 2007 · 31 vehicles

Risk. THROUGH NORMAL USE, THE AXLE HOUSING COULD FATIGUE AND DEVELOP A CRACK WHICH COULD RESULT IN A WHEEL END LOCK-UP OR SEPARATION, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.

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.

Best & worst years

2007 vs. every other F-650 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-650 SD median. How we score

'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'15'16'18'19'21'23'25'26
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What F-650 SD owners report

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

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD F-650 SUPERDUTY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AN ELECTRICAL FIRE IGNITED IN THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT. THE WIRING WITHIN THE ECM MELTED DOWN WHICH CAUSED THE FIRE. THE FIRE WAS PUT OUT WITH AN EXTINGUISHER. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIP WHERE THE DEALER…
Complaint 10354441 · Sep 8, 2010 · 19,760 miles
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD F650. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH DURING FAIR WEATHER CONDITIONS THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND SHUT OFF. THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO FUNCTION NORMALLY. THE CHECK TRAN LIGHT ALSO ILLUMINATED AT A LOWER SPEEDS OF 45-50 MPH AND THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF INTERMITTENTLY WHILE…
Complaint 10324189 · Apr 7, 2010 · 38,000 miles

Own a 2007 F-650 SD?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.