2007 Ford F-250 SD problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
54 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
30,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2007 model year. Data snapshot: . 52 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Steering is the most frequently named component, appearing in 23 of 54 complaints (42.6%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Steering behavior | 17 | 31.5% |
| Braking behavior | 9 | 16.7% |
| Fuel system concerns | 2 | 3.7% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Steering | 23 |
| Suspension:Front | 17 |
| Suspension | 13 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel | 3 |
| Tires | 3 |
| Wheels | 3 |
| Air Bags | 2 |
| Power Train | 2 |
Steering: 23; Suspension:Front: 17; Suspension: 13; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel: 3; Tires: 3; Wheels: 3; Air Bags: 2; Power Train: 2
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 20 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 19 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 7 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 4 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 2 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 20; 25,000 to 49,999: 19; 50,000 to 74,999: 7; 75,000 to 99,999: 4; 100,000 to 149,999: 2; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (20). 2 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2007 | 10 |
| 2008 | 7 |
| 2009 | 12 |
| 2010 | 8 |
| 2011 | 6 |
| 2012 | 4 |
| 2013 | 4 |
| 2014 | 2 |
| 2016 | 1 |
2007: 10; 2008: 7; 2009: 12; 2010: 8; 2011: 6; 2012: 4; 2013: 4; 2014: 2; 2016: 1
Pattern summary
Steering leads the component reports. Steering behavior appears in 17 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 9 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns appears in 2 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10230908 · 2008-06-13 (June 13, 2008)
WHEN TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, ANY IMPERFECTION IN ROADWAY CAUSES VIOLENT SHAKING AND DIMINISHED STEERING ABILITIES UNTIL TRUCK IS SLOWED CONSIDERABLE, OR BROUGHT TO A COMPLETE STOP. PROBLEM APPEARED ALMOST IMMEDIATELY AFTER PURCHASE. EXTREMELY DANGEROUS. I WAS SHOCKED TO LEARN THIS HAS BEEN AN ISSUE WITH THESE TRUCKS FOR SEVERAL YEARS. I AM, SADLY, NOT SURPRISED AT THE LACK OF ATTENTION THIS ISSUE HAS RECEIVED FROM FORD, OR FEDERAL AGENCIES TO WHOM I PAY HARD EARNED MONEY TO KEEP ME AND MY FAMILY SAFE FROM THESE TYPES THINGS. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 100 miles reported. Look up ODI 10230908 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10256489 · 2009-01-27 (January 27, 2009)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD F-250 SD. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE STEERING COLUMN AND WHEELS VIBRATE ABNORMALLY. SPEED WAS NOT A FACTOR DURING THE FAILURES. HIS CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE WAS SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCED. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS A NORMAL CHARACTERISTIC OF THE VEHICLE. HE CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND IS WAITING FOR A RESPONSE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 300 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 31,100.
Owner-reported narrative. 300 miles reported. Look up ODI 10256489 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10209513 · 2007-11-20 (November 20, 2007)
TL*THE COMPANY OWNS A 2007 FORD F-250 SD. THE OPERATIONS MANAGER STATED THAT THE ORIGINAL DRIVER OF THE VEHICLE WAS ACCELERATING FROM A STOP WHEN THE VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL EXTENDED TO THE FLOOR WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT PRESSED HARD ON THE BRAKE PEDAL BECAUSE THE WHEELS CONTINUED TO SPIN. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL EVENTUALLY RELEASED ON ITS OWN. THE SPEED WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 25,000. UPDATED 12/12/07
Owner-reported narrative. 25,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10209513 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10240010 · 2008-08-27 (August 27, 2008)
WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS THE FRONT END SHAKES AGGRESSIVELY AFTER RUNNING OVER ANY CHANGE IN PAVEMENT.(POT HOLES, BRIDGES, ASPHALT TO CONCRETE GAPS, EXPANSION JOINTS) YOU MUST LET OFF THROTTLE AND APPLY BRAKES VERY LIGHTLY AND DROP APPX. 15 25 MPH. TO CORRECT. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 20,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10240010 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10224227 · 2008-04-11 (April 11, 2008)
AFTER ABOUT 28,000-30,000 THE TRUCK WOULD SEVERELY BUCK/JERK/HOP WHEN TOWING A LOAD. THE PROBLEM OCCURS IN THIRD GEAR MOST COMMONLY. UPON ACCELERATION UP A HILL, THE TRUCK HAS AN EXTREME BUCK. THE RPMS RAISE AND LOWER UP TO 400 RPM. FORD HAS DETERMINED THIS ACTION TO BE NORMAL. THE ONLY WAY I HAVE FOND TO STOP THIS, IS TO LET ALL THE WAY OFF THE ACCELERATOR, AND THEN TRY AGAIN. THE TRUCK WILL THEN START THIS AGAIN, IN WHICH I HAVE TO LET OFF. ON A SAFETY CONCERN, THIS OCCURS ON MOST ENTRANCE RAMPS TO INTERSTATES, WHICH MAKES FOR A HAZAR…
Owner-reported narrative. 28,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10224227 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10284987 · 2009-09-23 (September 23, 2009)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD F250 SD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT FUEL WOULD REGURGITATE WHEN FUELING THE FUEL TANK, WHICH CAUSES FUEL LEAKAGE. FUEL IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE INCREASES THE RISK OF FIRE. HE CONTACTED THE DEALER, BUT BECAUSE HE WILL BE CHARGED A DIAGNOSTIC FEE, THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN INSPECTED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 72,317. UPDATED 12/29/10 *BF THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THE CONNECTION WOULD COST 1200.00. UPDATED 01/03/11
Owner-reported narrative. 72,317 miles reported. Look up ODI 10284987 at NHTSA ↗