Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2007 Ford F-250, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Suspension23
- Steering23
- Engine5
- Vehicle speed control4
- Structure3
- Engine and engine cooling3
- Electrical system3
- Fuel/propulsion system2
- Tires2
- Latches/locks/linkages2
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 1 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
Fatal crashes in the US
From 2020 to 2023, 30 2007 F-250 vehicles were involved in crashes on US public roads in which someone died; 13 people died inside them, and 9 of the vehicles rolled over. This is a count, not a crash rate: it grows with the number of cars on the road.
NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), crash years 2020–2023 (public domain)
New York safety inspections
At its first New York inspection the 2007 Ford F-250 failed the safety check 1.31% of the time — 46% less often than the average 2007 passenger car (2.42%). Median odometer at inspection: 138,842 miles.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Recalls
Vantage Mobility International, LLC (Vantage) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Transit Van, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, and 2007 Ford F-250-based shuttle vehicles equipped with Freedman GO-3S foldaway seats. When the back seat cushion is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position, the seat cushion may not remain locked into place when under load, such as in a crash or a sudden stop.
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 2004 THROUGH 2011 MODEL YEAR RANGER TRUCKS, 2002 THROUGH 2005 MODEL YEAR EXCURSION VEHICLES, AND 2002 THROUGH 2007 MODEL YEAR F-250, F-350, F-450, AND F-550 TRUCKS FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THE MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH WAS SHIPPED WITH A SUBCOMPONENT (SLIDER) THAT MAY EXPERIENCE DEFORMATION. A MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH WITH A DEFORMED SLIDER MAY MALFUNCTION CAUSING THE TURN SIGNAL, TAIL LIGHTS, HAZARD WARNING SIGNAL FLASHERS AND/OR BRAKE LIGHTS NOT TO ACTIVATE.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Ford told its dealers about the 2007 Ford F-250: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 10179912 | In monitoring our technical service inquiries and technical service bulletins from Ford, there is the potential for moderate to severe steering wheel oscillation (wobble) to occur. After extensive testing and outside feedback, the following details have been established to correct or prevent steering wheel oscillation occurrences in lifted 05-16 Ford Super Duty 4wd pickups. |
| 10039053 | FORD: IF THERE IS AN INTERMITTENT LACK OF POWER, SURGE, OR HESITATION WHILE DRIVING THE BRAKES WILL OVERRIDE ACCELERATION. *RM |
| 10038949 | FORD: 2005-2011 F250/F350. THE FUEL FILL NOZZLE MAY AUTOMATICALLY SHUT OFF TOO EARLY. *RM |
| 10024824 | SLOW FUEL FILL--MIL ON WITH DTC P0191. *NJ |
| 10022676 | VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 5.4L 3V OR 6.8L 3V ENGINE BUILT ON OR BEFORE 09/08/06 MAY EXHIBIT AN EXHAUST SYSTEM NOISE OFTEN DESCRIBED AS A SNAP/POP/TICK/PING NOISE. *NJ |
| 10022204 | CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM. VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FIXED PEDALS ACCELERATOR PEDAL INSPECTION. EFFECTIVE UNTIL JUNE 30, 2007. *KB THIS PROGRAM IS BEING EXTENDED UNTIL JUNE 30, 2008. UPDATED ON 09/25/07. *NJ |
| 10021591 | SLOW FUEL FILL. *KB |
| 10021286 | REAR WHEEL BEARING LUBRICATION UPGRADE PRIOR TO SALE. *KB |
| 10020520 | BRAKE LINE MODIFICATION NEEDED DUE TO FRONT WHEELS COMING INTO CONTACT WITH THE BRAKE LINES. *KB |
| 10020174 | FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS - NOISE. *TT UPDATED ON 02-27-07. *KB |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)
NHTSA investigations
VIOLENT FRONT END OSCILLATION
VIOLENT FRONT END OSCILLATION
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation