2007 Ford F-350 SD: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
25 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
36,275 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2007 model year. Data snapshot: . 20 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Steering is the most frequently named component, appearing in 9 of 25 complaints (36.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Steering behavior | 7 | 28.0% |
| Braking behavior | 4 | 16.0% |
| Fuel system concerns | 2 | 8.0% |
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 4.0% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 4.0% |
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 | 9 |
| Suspension | 7 |
| Tires | 4 |
| Suspension:Front | 2 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Engine | 1 |
| Equipment | 1 |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 1 |
Steering: 9; Suspension: 7; Tires: 4; Suspension:Front: 2; Electrical System: 1; Engine: 1; Equipment: 1; Fuel System, Diesel: 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 | 7 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 5 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 3 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 5 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 7; 25,000 to 49,999: 5; 50,000 to 74,999: 3; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 5; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (7). 5 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 | 1 |
| 2008 | 3 |
| 2009 | 2 |
| 2010 | 3 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2012 | 2 |
| 2013 | 6 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2015 | 2 |
| 2016 | 2 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 |
2007: 1; 2008: 3; 2009: 2; 2010: 3; 2011: 1; 2012: 2; 2013: 6; 2014: 1; 2015: 2; 2016: 2; 2019: 1; 2021: 1
Pattern summary
Steering leads the component reports. Steering behavior appears in 7 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 4 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.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10195029 · 2007-06-30 (June 30, 2007)
ON JUNE 11, 2007 AT APPROXIMATELY 11:00AM I WAS UNLOADING A PIECE OF CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT OFF THE BACK OF MY TRAILER. THE TRAILER WAS CONNECTED TO MY 2007 FORD F350 SUPER DUTY DUAL REAR WHEEL TRUCK. THE TRUCK WAS IN PARK THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS SET AND THE KEYS WERE OUT OF THE IGNITION. AS I DESCENDED OFF THE TRAILER THE TIRES OF THE TRUCK BEGAN TO ROLL WHILE I WAS INSIDE THE CAB OF THE EXCAVATOR AND ON TOP OF THE TRAILER. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED ON A FLAT SURFACE. IT ROLLED FOR APPROXIMATELY 195 FEET AS I WAS UNABLE TO STOP IT. THE TRAI…
Owner-reported narrative. 17,200 miles reported. Look up ODI 10195029 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10229135 · 2008-05-28 (May 28, 2008)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD F-350 SD. WHILE DRIVING OVER A BUMP IN THE ROAD AT ANY SPEED, THE CONTACT LOSES CONTROL AND THE VEHICLE SHAKES VIOLENTLY. IF HE DEPRESSES THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE SHAKING WORSENS. WHEN HE RELEASES THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, THE SHAKING SUBSIDES. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER FOUR PREVIOUS TIMES FOR THE SAME FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AGAIN AND THEY STATED THAT THE FAILURE WILL CONTINUE TO OCCUR DUE TO THE VEHICLE'S DESIGN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE ARE OTHER COMPLAINTS FOR THIS EXACT SAME…
Owner-reported narrative. 2,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10229135 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10247802 · 2008-11-05 (November 5, 2008)
THE SEATS CAUSE SERIOUS BACK PAIN WHEN DRIVING/RIDING MORE THAN THREE/FOUR HOURS RISKING SAFETY. THE HEAD RESTS ARE SO FAR BACK THAT YOU CANNOT DRIVE AND HAVE YOUR HEAD AGAINST THE HEAD REST RISKING SAFETY AND CAUSING NECK FATIGUE AND PAIN. I BELIEVE THE SEATS ARE DEFECTIVE AND UNSAFE. ONGOING PROBLEM SINCE DECEMBER 2006 WITH MOST RECENT DATE NOTATED. NOT YET REPAIRED/REPLACED. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 10 miles reported. Look up ODI 10247802 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10252555 · 2008-12-22 (December 22, 2008)
WHEN TRAVELING AROUND 60 MPH AND HIT A SMALL BUMP IN THE ROAD THERE IS A VIOLENT SHAKE IN THE STEERING AND ALMOST HAVE TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP FOR IT TO STOP. I HAVE READ NUMEROUS ARTICLES ON LINE AND THIS SEEMS TO BE A RECURRING PROBLEM. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 45,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10252555 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10265488 · 2009-04-15 (April 15, 2009)
AROUND 50,000 THOUSAND MILES A BAD VIBRATION STARTED WHEN TRAVELING AROUND 60 MPH AND HIT A BUMP IN THE ROAD OCCURS AROUND THIS SPEED CONSTANTLY HAVE TO SLOW DOWN AND TURN THE WHEEL SLOWLY HAVE DONE RESEARCH ONLINE AND THIS HAS BEEN CALLED "THE DEATH WOBBLE". HAVE DONE EVERYTHING TO TRY TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM EXCEPT CARRY TO DEALERSHIP TO HAVE IT LOOKED AT TRYING TO SAVE UP MONEY. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 50,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10265488 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10275802 · 2009-07-05 (July 5, 2009)
FORD F350 CREWCAB 4X4 HIGH SPEED WHEEL WOBBLE ( DEATH WOBBLE) HAPPENS AT SPEEDS OF 65 OR HIGHER AND HITTING A BUMP IN THE ROAD. FORD HAS LOOKED AT IT , SAID THE ALIGNMENT WAS OUT AND FIX IT. THE WOBBLE HAS HAPPENED THREE TIMES SENSE THEN. FORD HAS SENT A LETTER STATING THAT THE TIRE PRESSURE NEEDS TO BE CORRECT, IT IS. THIS IS A STOCK TRUCK AND WHEN THIS HAPPENS I HAVE TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP BEFORE I CAN PROCEED AND WITH ANTI LOCK BRAKES THIS IS REAL SCARY. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 10,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10275802 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10325246 · 2010-04-12 (April 12, 2010)
FUEL TANK FILLER TUBE DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY WITH THE GAS NOZZLES HERE IN NORTHERN CALIFORNIA. FUEL NOZZLE QUITS PUMPING AFTER APPROXIMATELY EVERY GALLON OF GAS THAT GOES IN. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 100,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10325246 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10360616 · 2010-10-15 (October 15, 2010)
2007 FORD F-350 CREW CAB SRW 4X4, STEERING OSCILLATION (WOBBLE). HAVE EXPERIENCED THIS PROBLEM SINCE TRUCK WAS ALMOST NEW. NOW HAVE 61 K MILES AND IT IS ALOT WORSE. AS THE 08 AND 09 INVESTIGATIONS REVEALED, THE STEERING WOBBLE HAPPENS WHEN CROSSING UNEVEN PAVEMENT, CONCRETE, DIPS IN THE ROAD, RAILROAD CROSSINGS (AT SLOW SPEEDS). HAPPENS WHILE EMPTY AND WHEN TOWING A FLATBED GOOSENECK TRAILER AND/OR MY 5TH WHEEL RV. THIS HAS NOT BEEN RESOLVED BY FORD YET AND THEY DON NOT KNOW HOW TO FIX. I BELIEVE IT IS A BAD STEERING BOX?? THEY ONLY WAN…
Owner-reported narrative. 30,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10360616 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
1 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
11V352000 · Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights | Exterior Lighting:Tail Lights
Reported: 2011-07-13 (July 13, 2011)
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.
Consequence: NON-FUNCTIONING LIGHTS COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗