The vehicle involved is a horton ambulance on a Ford f450 chasis. While on an emergency call the unit stopped operating and then engine would no longer start. The vehicle was towed to ted britt Ford's truck repair center in chantilly. Upon examination they found that due to the fuel tank delaminating, debris had damaged the fuel pump and fuel system. Spoke with Ford in regards to recall or repair…
2007 Ford F-450 fuel system problems
moderate 9 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,200 · see fuel system across all vehicles →
Failure mileage
Complaints
9
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$1,200
When does it fail?
Of the 9 fuel system complaints filed for the 2007 Ford F-450, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 50,000-75,000 mi.
0-25k
25-50k
50-75k
75-100k
100-125k
125-150k
150k+
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
What stands out
Among the 5 model years of Ford F-450 in our records for fuel system problems, this one ranks #3 by owner-complaint volume.
No new NHTSA fuel system complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 11 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
What owners are reporting 9 most recent
My 2006 Ford f450 [bought in 2007 as a left over] fuel tank is delaminating and caused $2200 in damages to my fuel system. Ford does not want to warranty it. There are 17 pages on the internet with people with the same problem. Some of the truck is still under warranty . *tr
Consumer writes regarding defective Ford fuel tanks on a fleet of Ford diesel trucks. *tgw the gas tank was filled with rust and the # 5, 7, 8 and 2 injectors had to be replaced. . *jb
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Ford f-450. The contact stated that while being inspected by a dealer, it was found that the fuel tank was delaminating on the inside. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 60,000. The VIN was not available. Updated 7/22/13 *cn
9/10/08~ had to replace EGR adn cac tube coming apart, replace 2 injectors. 9/12/08~ 2 days later back to replace fuel filters.
A Ford 6.0 diesel engine. *tr
Ford f450 diesel delaminating fuel tanks cause the vehicle to stall on the highway causing a safety hazard. The delamination causes the fuel system to not work properly such as the injectors causing the vehicles to loose power and stall. It has happened three times to me without warning. The tank is being re-coated but after doing some investigation about the problem and even the Ford service…
Purchased an new f-450 work truck for our small minority owned business, no issues with it until the last two weeks,it started running really weird with no pickup at all..(15 miles per hr) took it to the Ford dealer where purchased and they determined that the fuel tank lining was disintegrating it is just out of warranty and 40,000 miles I have filed a complaint with Ford on this issue the…
2007 Ford f-450, fuel tank is delaminating on inside.plugged fuel filters(every 1200 miles), pump and injectors also contaminated from tank. Numerous problem through out the united states. Needs to be recalled by Ford. *tr
Had fuel system trouble with your 2007 Ford F-450?
File a complaint with NHTSA → It's free, official, and how every report above got here — owner filings are the federal safety record this page is built on.
Common questions
How serious is the fuel system problem on the 2007 Ford F-450?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 9 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $1,200 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the fuel system typically fail?
Across the 9 complaints that reported odometer mileage, most fuel system failures cluster between 41,000 and 60,000 miles, with the median around 53,000. A quarter of owners report trouble before 41,000; a quarter make it past 60,000. Maintenance history matters more than the odometer alone — this is the reported failure window, not a guarantee.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $1,200 for fuel system repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to fuel system?
No active recalls currently cover fuel system issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2007/Ford/F-450.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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