2007 Ford F-350 problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
36 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
54,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2007 model year. Data snapshot: . 26 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Steering is the most frequently named component, appearing in 8 of 36 complaints (22.2%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Steering behavior | 5 | 13.9% |
| Fuel system concerns | 4 | 11.1% |
| Braking behavior | 3 | 8.3% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 2 | 5.6% |
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 2.8% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 2.8% |
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 | 8 |
| Suspension | 8 |
| Engine | 4 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 4 |
| Suspension:Front | 4 |
| Electrical System | 3 |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 3 |
| Unknown Or Other | 3 |
Steering: 8; Suspension: 8; Engine: 4; Fuel/Propulsion System: 4; Suspension:Front: 4; Electrical System: 3; Fuel System, Diesel: 3; Unknown Or Other: 3
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 9 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 3 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 7 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 4 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 2 |
| 150,000 and above | 1 |
Under 25,000: 9; 25,000 to 49,999: 3; 50,000 to 74,999: 7; 75,000 to 99,999: 4; 100,000 to 149,999: 2; 150,000 and above: 1
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (9). 10 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 | 2 |
| 2008 | 6 |
| 2009 | 4 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2011 | 5 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2013 | 2 |
| 2014 | 2 |
| 2016 | 2 |
| 2017 | 2 |
| 2018 | 2 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 1 |
2007: 2; 2008: 6; 2009: 4; 2010: 1; 2011: 5; 2012: 1; 2013: 2; 2014: 2; 2016: 2; 2017: 2; 2018: 2; 2020: 1; 2021: 1; 2022: 2; 2023: 1; 2024: 1; 2025: 1
Pattern summary
Steering leads the component reports. Steering behavior appears in 5 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns appears in 4 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 3 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 10265321 · 2009-04-14 (April 14, 2009)
THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN BROUGHT BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP MANY MANY TIMES SINCE IT WAS FIRST PURCHASED (5 TIMES I BELIEVE FOR STEERING RELATED PROBLEMS AND OTHER TIMES FOR A BRAKE BOOT PROBLEM AND A VARIETY OF OTHER ISSUES). THE OTHER PROBLEM THE VEHICLE HAS HAD IS WHAT FORD IS CALLING A "SHIMMY". THEY ORIGINALLY TOLD US WE NEEDED NEW SHOCKS BECAUSE OF THIS PROBLEM WHICH WE DISPUTED AND TOOK IT TO A SPECIALIST IN SHOCK REPLACEMENT WHO TOLD US THIS WAS NOT THE PROBLEM. THEN THEY TOLD US IT WAS THE TIRES (WHICH THEY ARE CONTENDING IN THE FORM LETTER …
Owner-reported narrative. 2,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10265321 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10369701 · 2010-12-08 (December 8, 2010)
I HAVE A 2007 F-350 HARLEY DAVIDSON CC AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS MOSTLY IN CORNERS BUT ALSO ON STRAIGHTAWAY, THE TRUCK STARTS SHAKE VIOLENTLY, ALMOST UNCONTROLLABLE. TO GET THIS TO STOP, I HAVE TO SLOW WAY DOWN AND ALMOST STOP. THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN REPORTED TO THE DEALER, WHERE THEY REPLACED SOME OF THE FRONT STEERING COMPONENTS. I WAS TOLD THAT THE PROBLEM WAS FIXED, BUT ABOUT 100 MILES DOWN THE ROAD, THE SHAKING STARTED AGAIN. I SUBSEQUENTLY CALLED THE DEALER, WHO INFORMED ME THAT THERE WAS NOTHING ELSE THAT THEY COULD DO, AS THE TRUCK IS NOW OU…
Owner-reported narrative. 74,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10369701 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10247181 · 2008-10-29 (October 29, 2008)
THE TRUCK STARTS RUNNING ROUGH, HAS A LACK OF POWER AND BLOWS BLACK SMOKE. IN THE LAST YEAR, IT HAS OCCURRED ON APPROXIMATELY A MONTHLY BASIS. IN THE LAST 7 MONTHS, THE SAME DEALERSHIP HAS REPLACED 12 FUEL INJECTORS, 1 EGR COOLER, 2 EGR VALVES AND 1 FUEL PUMP. THE DEALERSHIP IS NOW TELLING US THAT A CYLINDER, VALVE AND PISTON HAVE FAILED AND THE TRUCK WHICH IS NOW OUT OF WARRANTY NEEDS A NEW ENGINE AT THE COST OF $12,748.27. THE TRUCK HAS BEEN AT THE SAME DEALERSHIP ALMOST EVERY MONTH THIS YEAR INCLUDING TWICE IN APRIL AND NOW TWICE IN OCTO…
Owner-reported narrative. 88,540 miles reported. Look up ODI 10247181 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10395707 · 2011-04-13 (April 13, 2011)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD F350 DUMP TRUCK DIESEL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LINING OF THE FUEL TANK WAS COVERED WITH RUST AND DE-LAMINATED. THERE WERE ALSO PIECES OF RUST IN THE BOTTOM OF THE FUEL TANK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO DRAINED THE WATER SEPARATOR AND INSTALLED TWO FUEL FILTERS. THE CONTACT WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REPAIR COST SINCE THERE WERE NO RECALLS OR RELATED WARRANTIES. THE FORD MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND A COMPLAINT WAS FILED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 25,430. UPDATED 05/05/11*LJ
Owner-reported narrative. 25,430 miles reported. Look up ODI 10395707 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10496500 · 2013-02-05 (February 5, 2013)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD F-350. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE BRAKES COMPLETELY FAILED AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO RUN A STOP SIGN. THE CONTACT HAD TO USE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE BRAKES HAD PREMATURELY WORN AND CAUSED AN INCREASE IN STOPPING DISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTICS. THE TEST RESULTS SHOWED WORN BRAKE LINES. THE DEALER REPLACED THE BRAKE LINES BUT THE REPAIR DID NOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE WAS AGAIN TAKEN TO THE…
Owner-reported narrative. 70,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10496500 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10211556 · 2007-12-12 (December 12, 2007)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD F350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE IN THE EVENING. THE COUNTY INVESTIGATOR STATED THAT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS ELECTRICAL. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. FORD WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT PROVIDE ANY ASSISTANCE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 15,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 15,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10211556 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11143726 · 2018-10-29 (October 29, 2018)
VEHICLE STARTED RUNNING VERY ROUGH WHEN GOING DOWN THE ROAD, AND HARD TO START. FOUND THE FICM WIRING HARNESS SMOKING AND CHAFED THROUGH WHERE IT HAD RUBBED ON ENGINE.
Owner-reported narrative. 130,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11143726 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10269071 · 2009-05-18 (May 18, 2009)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD F-350. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE VEHICLE VIBRATED EXCESSIVELY AND THE FRONT END BEGAN TO SHIMMY. THE FAILURES OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING WHENEVER THE VEHICLE WAS IN OPERATION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR INSPECTION AND THEY RECOMMENDED THAT THE CONTACT CONTINUE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE AND THE FAILURE WOULD CEASE. ON SIX SEPARATE OCCASIONS, THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR IDENTICAL FAILURES, BUT THERE WERE NO RESOLUTIONS. THE TEC…
Owner-reported narrative. 16 miles reported. Look up ODI 10269071 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10569328 · 2014-03-14 (March 14, 2014)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD F-350 TDI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE INJECTION PRESSURE REGULATOR WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 86,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 86,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10569328 at NHTSA ↗