2007 Ford F-450 SD: problems, recalls and reliability
2 recalls and 16 owner complaints on record; most reports concern fuel system, diesel; the 2009 model year looks more trouble-free.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Jul 2011
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford f-450 sd. While driving 50 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to restart after various attempts; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. In, addition the contact stated that there was no fuel coming through the fuel filter. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 41,768.”Owner report · Fuel/Propulsion System · Jan 2017
“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 available. Updated 7/22/13 *cn”Owner report · Fuel System, Diesel · Jun 2013
“Fuel tank delaminating, causing fuel system to have to be replaced and 4 injectors need to be replace. Ford says that we do not maintenance our vehicles and used bad fuel. This is outragious. I have a total of 5 trucks and all will have the same issue. Still paying for the vehicle. Injectors are constantly going out as well. Alternator was replaced after 1 year.”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · May 2011
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“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”Owner report · Fuel System, Diesel · Jan 2011
“Tl*the contact owns a 2007 ford f-450. The contact stated that the transmission had been slipping for months and suddenly failed completely. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 86,000 and the current mileage was 88,104.”Owner report · Power Train · Jan 2011
“My 2006 ford f450 [bought in 2007 as a left over] fuel tank is delaminating and caused $2200 in damages to my fuel system. Ford does not want to warranty it. There are 17 pages on the internet with people with the same problem. Some of the truck is still under warranty . *tr”Owner report · Fuel System, Diesel · Sep 2009
“3/11/09~ had to replace egr cooler, failed componet, replaced oil cooler, flushed cooling system, replace egr valve and egr valve got stuck again. 6/18/09~ 3 months later back in shop again for same problem and replaced egr valve assembly again. 7/14/09 back again in shop again for same problem and replaed hose, tank assembly. 8/25/10~ back in shop again now for faulty fuel pump. 9/16/10~ 1 month later, had to replace 2 injectors. 10/28/10 ~ back again 1 month later to replace another 1 injectors.”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Mar 2009
“9/10/08~ had to replace egr adn cac tube coming apart, replace 2 injectors. 9/12/08~ 2 days later back to replace fuel filters.”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Sep 2008
“Tl*the contact owns a 2007 ford f-450 sd. The mechanic replaced the shock absorbers and noticed that the bolt was sheared. He then disconnected the shock from the vehicle. The dealer stated that the mechanic probably damaged the bolt and declared the failure as unknown. The mechanic replaced the lower a arm. The current and failure mileages were 1,500.”Owner report · Suspension · Sep 2007
“Consumer writes regarding defective ford fuel tanks on a fleet of ford diesel trucks. *tgw the gas tank was filled with rust and the # 5, 7, 8 and 2 injectors had to be replaced. . *jb”Owner report · Fuel System, Diesel · Jul 2007
Recalls - 2 campaigns
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.
CERTAIN CEQUENT 90 DEGREE 7-WAY RIGHT ANGLE ADAPTORS SOLD BY DISTRIBUTORS IN TOW PACKAGES FOR AFTERMARKET SALES TO TOW 5TH WHEEL RV TRAVEL TRAILERS. DUE TO INCORRECT WIRING OF THE HARNESS, THE TRAILER LIGHTS MAY NOT OPERATE PROPERLY.
Remedy: ALL OF THE DEFECTIVE TOW PACKAGES ARE STILL AT THE DISTRIBUTOR LEVEL AND HAVE NOT BEEN SOLD TO ANY CONSUMERS.
How other years compare
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Is the 2007 Ford F-450 SD reliable?
NHTSA has 16 owner complaints and 2 recall campaigns on record for the 2007 Ford F-450 SD. The most complained-about area is fuel system, diesel.
Does the 2007 Ford F-450 SD have open recalls?
2 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning exterior lighting:brake lights. 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.