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ProblemsByVin File / 2007-FORD-F-250
2007 · Ford

Ford F-250 problems

1 safety recall. 60 owner complaints. We mapped every trouble spot before you sign the papers.

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Reliability score
7.8 / 10

Solid reliability overall. Common issues are concentrated in a few systems.

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Top trouble spots 5 categories with 3+ complaints

steering
23 reports · avg $700
moderate
suspension
11 reports · avg $900
moderate
engine
6 reports · avg $3,100
moderate
body
3 reports · avg $1,500
severe
electrical
3 reports · avg $850
moderate

What owners are saying recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim

2007 F-250 · brakes
BRAKE BOOSTER FEED LINE CAME OFF AT INTAKE . I HAD NO POWER BRAKES JUST A HARD BRAKE PEDAL WHEN I WAS STOPPING TO PULL ON TO THE HIGHWAY. HAD TO PUSH PEDAL REAL HARD TO STOP. I FEEL IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN IN RECALL #08S05 THAT I READ WAS IN 2008 .
12/28/2018 · NHTSA ODI #11163891.0
2007 F-250 · steering
PRONOUNCED AND SEVERE SHIMMY AND OSCILLATION IN THE STEERING WHEEL WHEN TRAVELING OVER SMALL BUMPS OR DIPS IN THE ROADWAY AND ON UNEVEN DRIVING SURFACES. FORD DEALER CONFIRMED THE PROBLEM AND REPLACED A TRACKING BAR AND THE STEERING DAMPER. THESE REPAIRS HELPED BUT DID NOT…
12/27/2013 · NHTSA ODI #10557407.0
2007 F-250 · engine
ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL (DRIVE BY WIRE) FAILS INTERMITTENTLY. ENGINE GOES TO IDLE WITH ABSOLUTELY NO RESPONSE TO THE THROTTLE PEDAL WHILE DRIVING. PEDAL ASSEMBLY HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE AND THE PCM ONCE. VEHICLE HAS LESS THAN 1500 MILES. *NM
12/27/2006 · NHTSA ODI #10177084.0
2007 F-250 · other
SPEEDOMETER STARTED MAL FUNCTION. CREATING A HYPER SPEED - INSTEAD OF 25 MPH - WAS READING 60 MPH.
12/21/2016 · NHTSA ODI #10936693.0

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Active recalls showing 1 of 1

severe NHTSA 06E087000 17/10/2006

CERTAIN HARSCO WHEEL MODIFICATION GROUPS CONTAINING ACCURIDE STEEL RIMS, P/NOS

BRAKE FAILURE CAN OCCUR, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Fix: HARSCO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND PROVIDE A REPAIR KIT ALONG WITH REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN IN SEPTEMBER 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HARSCO AT 507-235-7112.

Common questions

Is the 2007 Ford F-250 reliable?

Mostly yes. With a reliability score of 7.8 out of 10 based on 60 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2007 Ford F-250 is generally a sound vehicle. The areas to watch are listed in the top problem section above — most are budget items, not deal-breakers.

What's the most common problem on the 2007 Ford F-250?

Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is steering, with 23 complaints filed. Average repair cost runs about $700 at an independent shop.

What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?

The steering is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $700 at an independent shop. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.

How do I check if my Ford F-250 has open recalls?

Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.

Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2007 Ford F-250?

Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 60 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $700, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans aren't always better value.

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