2007 Ford F-150 Reliability
The 2007 Ford F-150 has 492 owner complaints and 7 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about engine and powertrain / transmission. Compared with nearby F-150 model years (2005–2009), it rates as a solid year: complaints are in line with the F-150's typical year.
By CarWhere Research · Updated 2026-11-04 · Source: NHTSA
492
NHTSA owner complaints
7
Recall campaigns
40
Complaints citing a crash
13
Complaints citing a fire
2007 Ford F-150 complaints by component
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2007 model year, filed between 2007 and 2026. A complaint can name more than one component.
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 105 | 21% |
| Powertrain / transmission | 58 | 12% |
| Speed control / throttle | 54 | 11% |
| Tires | 52 | 11% |
| Service brakes | 44 | 9% |
| Engine & cooling | 43 | 9% |
| Electrical system | 42 | 9% |
| Fuel / propulsion system | 36 | 7% |
2007 Ford F-150 recalls
7 recall campaigns on NHTSA record for the 2007 model year, by the date NHTSA received the manufacturer's report. Recall repairs are free at a dealer.
| NHTSA campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07V278000 | Jun 28, 2007 | Fuel system — storage / tank assembly | On certain trucks built with 26 gallon fuel tanks, the fuel tank may have a depression at the seam between the top and bottom halves of the tank (not visible from outside the fuel tank). If a depression is large enough, fuel may permeate the fuel tank wall… |
| 07E066000 | Aug 28, 2007 | Equipment — electrical | Certain cequent 90 degree 7-way right angle adaptors sold by distributors in tow packages for aftermarket sales to tow 5th wheel rv travel trailers. Due to incorrect wiring of the harness, the trailer lights may not operate properly. |
| 07E075000 | Sep 14, 2007 | Exterior lighting — headlights | Certain eagle eyes headlamp assemblies, p/nos. Fr390-b001l and fr390-b001r, sold for use as replacement equipment for the above listed passenger vehicles. The thickness is unstable inhibiting the performance of the upper and lower beams which fails to conform… |
| 07E080000 | Sep 25, 2007 | Exterior lighting — headlights | Certain headlamp assemblies imported and sold as aftermarket equipment by sonar auto parts for use on 2004-2007 Ford f150 pickup trucks. During production, the headlamps were internally misaligned and they fail the photometry requirements of federal motor… |
| 07E089000 | Oct 25, 2007 | Exterior lighting — headlights | Certain spyder headlamp replacement assemblies sold for use on 2004 through 2007 Ford f150 pickup trucks. During production, the headlamps were internally misaligned and they fail the photometry requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108,… |
| 08V523000 | Oct 8, 2008 | Engine & cooling | Roush is recalling 213 my 2007-2008 Ford F-150 trucks altered to operate using liquid propane injection. The hydro-carbon paper affixed to the inside of the airbox lid with adhesive may become dislodged during operation. |
| 09E025000 | May 11, 2009 | Exterior lighting — headlights | Dope, inc. Is recalling 42,540 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety… |
How the 2007 compares with nearby F-150 years
Verdicts come from CarWhere's year-by-year F-150 analysis where it covers the year, otherwise from the years shown here.
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Most-reported area | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1,121 | 14 | Visibility / wipers | Caution |
| 2006 | 589 | 14 | Service brakes | Solid |
| 2007 (this page) | 492 | 7 | Engine | Solid |
| 2008 | 369 | 1 | Steering | Better year |
| 2009 | 324 | 2 | Speed control / throttle | Better year |
Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA and are not adjusted for how many of each year were sold, so they compare years of the same model rather than different models.
What to check on a used 2007 Ford F-150
- Engine: cold-start it yourself, listen for ticking or knocking, check for oil leaks and oil consumption, and ask for oil-change records.
- Transmission: test-drive from cold through every gear, feel for slipping, harsh or delayed shifts and shudder, and ask whether the fluid has been serviced.
- Throttle and speed control: check for surging, hesitation or a reduced-power warning, and test cruise control.
- Tires: check tread depth and date codes, and look for uneven wear that points to alignment problems.
- Recalls: confirm each of the 7 campaigns above was completed on this VIN; open recalls are repaired free at a dealer.
- History: run the VIN for salvage, theft and odometer records, and have an independent mechanic inspect the car before you pay.
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2007 Ford F-150 reliability FAQ
Is the 2007 Ford F-150 reliable?
The 2007 Ford F-150 has 492 owner complaints and 7 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about engine and powertrain / transmission. Compared with nearby F-150 model years (2005–2009), it rates as a solid year: complaints are in line with the F-150's typical year.
What are the most common 2007 Ford F-150 problems?
The most-reported problem areas in NHTSA owner complaints for the 2007 Ford F-150 are engine (105), powertrain / transmission (58), speed control / throttle (54), tires (52). One complaint can name more than one component.
Does the 2007 Ford F-150 have recalls?
NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for the 2007 Ford F-150, including 07V278000 (fuel system — storage / tank assembly) and 07E066000 (equipment — electrical). Recall repairs are free at a dealer, and whether one was done is tracked by VIN.
How does the 2007 Ford F-150 compare with the 2006 and 2008 models?
By NHTSA records, the 2006 has 589 complaints and 14 recalls (solid); the 2008 has 369 complaints and 1 recall (better year). The 2007 has 492 complaints and 7 recalls.
How do I check a specific used 2007 Ford F-150?
Run its VIN. The CarWhere Used Car Report checks one VIN for salvage records, salvage-auction records (with damage photos when the auction published them), stolen-vehicle records, the odometer trail and its listing and price history since 2015, with a free preview first and the full report at $12.99, one time. Pair it with an independent pre-purchase inspection.
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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation owner complaints (all body-style listings for the 2007 F-150, de-duplicated by complaint number) and NHTSA recall campaigns, retrieved 2026-11-04.