Ford F-350 problems
Light NHTSA footprint — 36 owner complaints. Either a clean record or thin data; we'll show what's there.
Solid reliability overall. Common issues are concentrated in a few systems.
Buyable on the data — keep up the usual maintenance and inspect normally.
- No systemic severe-failure pattern in the complaint record
- Reliability score 8.2/10 — above the segment average
Our read of the federal NHTSA complaint and recall record for this exact year and model — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection. How we score.
Top trouble spots 5 categories with 3+ complaints
What owners are saying recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim
The 2007 Ford f350 has been in the shop numerous times for repairs on the high pressure fuel system. It is in for repairs today for the 5th time in as many months. *tr
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…
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…
I just recieved a letter from Ford (literature program 09l02) talking about the shimmy condition on Ford trucks. They say to correct your tire pressure. I have my tire pressure set by the local dealer on a regular basis and believe me that does absolutely nothing to prevent this…
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Common questions
Is the 2007 Ford F-350 reliable?
Mostly yes. With a reliability score of 8.2 out of 10 based on 36 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2007 Ford F-350 is generally a sound vehicle. The areas to watch are listed in the top problem section above — most are budget items, not deal-breakers.
Should you avoid the 2007 Ford F-350?
On the NHTSA data, the 2007 Ford F-350 does not need avoiding. Buyable on the data — keep up the usual maintenance and inspect normally. The record behind that call: No systemic severe-failure pattern in the complaint record; Reliability score 8.2/10 — above the segment average. This is our read of the federal complaint and recall data — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection.
What's the most common problem on the 2007 Ford F-350?
Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is steering, with 8 complaints filed. Typical failure occurs around 57,357 miles. 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. Typical failure occurs around 57,357 miles. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.
How do I check if my Ford F-350 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-350?
Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 36 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 are not always better value.