2007 Ford F-250 SD: problems, recalls and reliability
3 recalls and 54 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is suspension (42% of complaints); the 2009 model year looks more trouble-free.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Dec 2020
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 54 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“At 52000 miles engine started making tapping noise? Driver seatbelt not retracting. Frontend shimmy at speeds of 45 to 65 mph. *tr”Owner report · Seat Belts · Jun 2014
“We have 3 out of 4 tires separate with the tread coming completely off of one of the tires causing major damage to bed and number of our truck. The first tire was with in a couple of months of purchase. The other 2 tires happen with in 30 minutes of each other. All under 10,000 miles of use. Your form doesn't show correct tire type. This complaint is on the federal courgia m/t. Thank you. *tr”Owner report · Tires · Feb 2014
“I was towing a car hauler at approximately 65 mph on I-94 outside of chicago, il when my vehicle began to veer slightly to the right and cross into the other lane. I tried to correct steer to the left and my vehicle did not respond. I began to cross into the next lane of traffic and I began to spin the steering wheel even harder to the left with no change in direction. I realized that I had a loss of steering and began to apply the brakes to avoid hitting the barrier on the side of the road. I ended up crossing four lanes of moderately heavy labor day traffic with zero steering control and came to rest within inches of the retaining barrier on the side of the road. *js”Owner report · Steering · Sep 2013
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“Hit a bump on the road and my front end started shaking violently. Had difficulty controlling the vehicle until reducing speed to approximately 35 to 40 mph at which point the shaking stopped. Notice a slight shimmy whenever making a right hand turn (negotiating right curves on the highways). Tire inflation has been checked and not the issue. This vehicle has not been used off-road or abused.it has a crew cab and was purchased to transport personnel and supplies. *tr”Owner report · Suspension · Jun 2013
“Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford f-250 sd with goodyear wrangler at/s tires, size: lt275/65/20. While rotating the tires, the contact noticed that the tread on the rear passenger tire was separating. The contact replaced the tire and noticed that the tread on the front passenger tire had begun to separate as well. The front passenger tire was not replaced. The dot number was not available. The mileage on the vehicle at the time of the failure was 119,000. The approximate failure mileage of the tire was 48,370.”Owner report · Tires · Jun 2012
“Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford f-250 sd. The contact stated that while driving 55 mph, he crashed into another vehicle and the air bags did not deploy. Two passengers from the other vehicle were injured and transported to the hospital. The entire front end was badly damaged and the vehicle was towed from the scene. There was a police report if needed. The insurance company was notified. The manufacturer was notified and stated that they would send a representative to inspect the vehicle and the air bags. The failure mileage was 87,000.”Owner report · Air Bags · May 2012
“Picked up my f250 super duty from the service at the ford dealer, driving it on the freeway overpass, hit a bump on the over pass and my front end started shaking violently. I had no control, I had to stop on the freeway to make it stop shaking, almost caused a pile up. Called the dealer and they said they've heard of the problem but nothing they can do. *tr”Owner report · Suspension · Jun 2011
“2007 f250 crew cab 4x4. While traveling on the freeway at about 65mph I hit an unevenly paved road and my truck went into a violent shake for at least a mile until I slowed down to a stop. Cars started to yield and slow down because the shake was so violent and the vehicle started to merge into other lanes. *tr”Owner report · Suspension · May 2011
“Running interstate going on bridge in curve an little crack in road made truck start shaking violently. Making me have to come to complete stop before it would quit shaking throwing stuff all around inside truck. *tr”Owner report · Steering · Apr 2011
“Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford f-250 super duty with bf goodrich rugged trail tires, size 265/70/r17. The contact stated that all four tires were dry rotted as well as the spare. The contact stated that the tires were rotated regularly but the tread was deteriorated as a result. The contact spoke with the manufacturer and was told that they would give 20 percent back on the replacement of the tire. The failure mileage was 13,000 and the current mileage 27,000.”Owner report · Tires · Jan 2011
When filing, owners marked a crash in 2 of these complaints and injuries in 4 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 3 campaigns
TRUXXX IS RECALLING 338 AFTERMARKET REPLACEMENT WELDED 3" LIFT BLOCKS FOR REAR SUSPENSIONS, PART NO. 206073, INCLUDED IN SUSPENSION KIT NOS. 108035 AND 108036, SOLD BETWEEN JULY 26, 2007 AND MARCH 4, 2008, FOR USE ON FORD MY 2005-2008 F-250 SUPERDUTY 4X4 LIGHT TRUCKS. COMPRESSIVE FORCES OF THE WELDED LIFT BLOCKS RESULTING FROM FORESEEABLE AND EXCESS VEHICLE PAYLOADS AS WELL AS OVER-TIGHTENING OF THE U-BOLTS DURING INSTALLATION MAY DISTORT THE BLOCKS, REDUCING THE INTENDED CLAMPING FORCE OF THE U-BOLTS.
Remedy: TRUXXX WILL NOTIFY CUSTOMERS/INSTALLERS AND WILL REPLACE AFFECTED WELDED LIFT BLOCKS WITH EITHER NON-WELDED ALUMINUM OR CAST IRON BLOCKS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT APRIL 16, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TRUXXX AT 1-800-381-8320.
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.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SWITCHES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 15, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD MOTOR COMPANY CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP CENTER AT 1-866-436-7332.
Icon Vehicle Dynamics, LLC (Icon) is recalling all 05-UP FSD 2.5 Centerline Stabilizer Kits with part number 65050. The kits were sold as an accessory for certain 2005-2021 Ford F-250 4X4 and F-350 4X4 pickup trucks. The foam ring inside the stabilizer "through shaft" may block the piston ports, possibly causing the steering to lock up.
Remedy: Icon will notify owners, and dealers will install a new shock assembly with a revised foam ring and steel support disc, free of charge. The recall began December 21, 2020. Owners may contact Icon customer service at 1-951-689-4266.
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Is the 2007 Ford F-250 SD reliable?
NHTSA has 54 owner complaints and 3 recall campaigns on record for the 2007 Ford F-250 SD. The most complained-about area is suspension (42% of complaints).
At what mileage do 2007 Ford F-250 SD problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 36,000 miles or less.
Does the 2007 Ford F-250 SD have open recalls?
3 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning equipment. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.