Ford F-750 SD problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
6 owner complaints analyzed
16 distinct recall campaigns
15,366 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2007 to 2025 model years. Data snapshot: . 4 complaints include usable failure mileage.
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Most common problems
Power Train is the most frequently named component, appearing in 3 of 6 complaints (50.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 3 | 50.0% |
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 16.7% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 16.7% |
| Steering behavior | 1 | 16.7% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 3 |
| Service Brakes | 2 |
| Engine | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 1 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 1 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
Power Train: 3; Service Brakes: 2; Engine: 1; Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System: 1; Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control: 1; Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings: 1; Service Brakes, Air: 1; Unknown Or Other: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 3 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 1 |
Under 25,000: 3; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 1
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (3). 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 |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2024 | 1 |
2009: 1; 2013: 1; 2020: 1; 2021: 2; 2024: 1
Pattern summary
Power Train leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 3 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 1 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 1 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 10258492 · 2009-02-12 (February 12, 2009)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD F-750 SD. WHILE DRIVING IN REVERSE AT 5 MPH, THE AIR MUFFLER BECAME UNWELDED AND THE AIR BRAKES FAILED. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT COULD NOT STOP THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER STATED THAT HE MUST PURCHASE NEW PARTS AND REPAIR THE VEHICLE HIMSELF. THE CONTACT PURCHASED THE NEW PARTS, WHICH ARE NOW A DIFFERENT DESIGN, AND MADE A MECHANIC PERFORM THE REPAIRS. THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY DRIVING PROPERLY. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 23,079. UPDATED 3/9/09 *CN THE CONSUMER STATED THE BRAKES FAILED WHILE HE WAS BACKING OUT O…
Owner-reported narrative. 23,079 miles reported. Look up ODI 10258492 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10491504 · 2013-01-05 (January 5, 2013)
AFTER A REPAIR TO THE TRANSMISSION BY A LICENSED FACILITY, THE PROP SHAFT DEPARTED THE REAR AXLE DUE TO A FLANGE BREAKING. THE PROP SHAFT FAILED AROUND AND TORE OFF THE WIRING HARNESS TO THE TRANSMISSION AND THE REAR BRAKE LINES; THE CABLE TO THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS ALSO COMPROMISED. AS A RESULT, THE ENGINE STOPPED. ALL POWER STEERING AND ALL BRAKING WAS LOST; THE TRUCK ROLLED TO A STOP, AND THEN ROLLED BACKWARDS ON A BUSY HIGHWAY. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO STEER THE VEHICLE INTO A SNOW BANK. I FEEL THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AS A FAILURE LIKE THI…
Owner-reported narrative. 150,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10491504 at NHTSA ↗
Recalls by model year
All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.
Recall campaigns
Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 2 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2015 | 4 |
| 2016 | 2 |
| 2017 | 0 |
| 2018 | 3 |
| 2019 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2025 | 2 |
2009: 2; 2011: 1; 2012: 1; 2013: 1; 2015: 4; 2016: 2; 2017: 0; 2018: 3; 2019: 0; 2021: 1; 2023: 1; 2024: 2; 2025: 2