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2007 Ford F-250Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 169 owners and 9 recalls for this exact model.

Data updated ·checked October 21, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 19, 2026

Complaints
169
Crashes
5
Fires
1
Recalls
9
TSBs
52
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Preliminary Verdict

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Based on 169 complaints, 5 crashes, 1 fires, and 9 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

blower fan doesnt work on all settings

1 complaints • Severity 4/10

$X,XXX
2

grates and grinds while in 4x4 mode

1 complaints • Severity 4/10

$X,XXX
3

short in power windows

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
4

condensation in oil filter

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
5

oil pump went out

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the SteeringHIGH

46 owners reported steering issues — failures commonly reported around 37K miles.

!Inspect the SuspensionMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

57
0–30K
50
30–60K
25
60–90K
2
90–120K
9
120–150K
9
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (57 reports) • Median: 37K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Steering (46 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

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Buyer Lot Checklist

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Steering46 (27%)
Suspension29 (17%)
Suspension:front23 (14%)
Wheels & Tires10 (6%)
Engine9 (5%)
Fuel System6 (4%)
Structure4 (2%)
Other4 (2%)

2007 Ford F-250: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Steering Issues

Steering complaints account for 27% of all reports filed for the 2007 Ford F-250, with 46 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 37,188 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 37K-mile mark.

Suspension Issues

Suspension complaints account for 17% of all reports filed for the 2007 Ford F-250, with 29 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to suspension-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Suspension:front Issues

Suspension:front complaints account for 14% of all reports filed for the 2007 Ford F-250, with 23 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to suspension:front-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Wheels & Tires Issues

Wheels & Tires complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 2007 Ford F-250, with 10 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to wheels & tires-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

3
06
18
07
24
08
24
09
14
10
21
11
8
12
19
13
7
14
2
15
7
16
4
17
3
18
5
20
2
21
3
22
2
23
3
24

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2007 Ford F-250. Recent trend: increasing.

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Recall History (9 recalls)

06E087000Sep 2006

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

CERTAIN HARSCO WHEEL MODIFICATION GROUPS CONTAINING ACCURIDE STEEL RIMS, P/NOS. 203237 AND 203738; ACCURIDE ALUMINUM RIMS, P/N 203712; AND GKN STEEL RIMS, P/N 203688, SOLD AS MODIFICATION EQUIPMENT FOR CERTAIN 2005-2007 FORD F-250/F-350 4X4 PICKUP TRUCKS TO MODIFY TRACK WIDTH OF FRONT AND REAR AXLES. THE RIMS PROVIDED IN THESE WHEEL MODIFICATION GROUPS WEAR THROUGH THE OEM BRAKE LINES.

07E066000Sep 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.

08E026000Apr 2008

EQUIPMENT

TRUXXX IS RECALLING 338 AFTERMARKET REPLACEMENT WELDED 3" LIFT BLOCKS FOR REAR SUSPENSIONS, PART NO. 206073, INCLUDED IN SUSPENSION KIT NOS. 108035 AND 108036, SOLD BETWEEN JULY 26, 2007 AND MARCH 4, 2008, FOR USE ON FORD MY 2005-2008 F-250 SUPERDUTY 4X4 LIGHT TRUCKS. COMPRESSIVE FORCES OF THE WELDED LIFT BLOCKS RESULTING FROM FORESEEABLE AND EXCESS VEHICLE PAYLOADS AS WELL AS OVER-TIGHTENING OF THE U-BOLTS DURING INSTALLATION MAY DISTORT THE BLOCKS, REDUCING THE INTENDED CLAMPING FORCE OF THE U-BOLTS.

09E012000May 2009

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 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 STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.

09V025000Feb 2009

EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

COMM TRANS IS RECALLING 111 MY 2005-2008 FORD E250 AND E350 VANS BUILT ON FORD CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH RICON PLATFORM STYLE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 404, "PLATFORM LIFT INSTALLATIONS ON MOTOR VEHICLES." THE THRESHOLD WARNING SYSTEM MAY NOT DETECT THE PRESENCE OF A WHEELCHAIR OR MOBILITY AID USER IN A CERTAIN SPOT WITHIN THE DEFINED THRESHOLD AREA.

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Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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NHTSA Defect Investigations (2)

All closed. Investigations are how NHTSA decides whether a defect needs a recall.

EA08007ClosedOpened Mar 2008 · closed Mar 2009

VIOLENT FRONT END OSCILLATION

SUSPENSION

PE07057ClosedOpened Nov 2007 · closed Mar 2008

VIOLENT FRONT END OSCILLATION

SUSPENSION

The worst model year for the Ford F-250 is the 2006 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 169 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 9 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Last updated (checked October 21, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 19, 2026.

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2007 Ford F-250: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2007 Ford F-250?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2007 Ford F-250 is related to the steering, with 46 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2007 Ford F-250 reliable?
The 2007 Ford F-250 has 169 complaints, 5 crash reports, and 1 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 2007 Ford F-250 problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2007 Ford F-250 have any recalls?
Yes, the 2007 Ford F-250 has 9 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Ford F-250 problems start?
Based on 152 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 37,188 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
When was the 2007 Ford F-250 data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 21, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 19, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins. Its numbers last changed on October 4, 2026.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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