2007 Ford F-350 SD Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Mar 24, 2021 · 25 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other F-350 SD years
Far fewer complaints than other years 23rd of 32 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 25 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Ford F-350 SD. That ranks 23rd out of 32 F-350 SD model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is steering (9 complaints, 36%), typically at around 30,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 2 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2007 Ford F-350 SD problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Steering9 · ~30,000 mi
Suspension9 · ~30,000 mi
Tires4 · ~34,875 mi
Power Train2 · ~63,600 mi
Electrical System1 · ~68,736 mi
Engine1 · ~130,000 mi
Equipment1 · ~30,000 mi
Fuel System, Diesel1
Fuel System, Gasoline1 · ~100,000 mi
Seats1 · ~10 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Steering936%30,000——
Suspension936%30,000——
Tires416%34,875——
Power Train28%63,600——
Electrical System14%68,736——
Engine14%130,000——
Equipment14%30,000——
Fuel System, Diesel14%———
Fuel System, Gasoline14%100,000——
Seats14%10——
Service Brakes14%100,000——
Structure14%2,000——
Visibility/wiper14%24,800——
Wheels14%110,000——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2013, with 6 complaints
2007: 1200712008: 3200832009: 2200922010: 3201032011: 1201112012: 2201222013: 6201362014: 1201412015: 2201522016: 2201622019: 1201912021: 120211

n = 25 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2007 Ford F-350 SD recalls (1)

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Exterior lighting:brake lights; exterior lighting:tail lightsJul 13, 2011 · NHTSA campaign 11V352000 · 26,715 vehicles

Problem: Ford is recalling certain model year 2011 ranger trucks built from january 25, 2011, through april 25, 2011 at the twin cities assembly plant, and service parts distributed to dealers for certain 2004 through 2011 model year ranger trucks, 2002 through 2005 model year excursion vehicles, and 2002 through 2007 model year f-250, f-350, f-450, and f-550 trucks for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." the multi-function switch was shipped with a subcomponent (slider) that may experience deformation. A multi-function switch with a deformed slider may malfunction causing the turn signal, tail lights, hazard warning signal flashers and/or brake lights not to activate.

Risk: Non-functioning lights could increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will replace the switches free of charge. The safety recall began on august 15, 2011. Owners may contact ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

NHTSA defect investigations

  • Violent front end oscillation (EA08007) — opened Mar 14, 2008, closed Mar 31, 2009.
  • Violent front end oscillation (PE07057) — opened Nov 15, 2007, closed Mar 14, 2008.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford f-350 sd. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the rear wheel locked up without warning. Due to the failure, the contact temporarily loss control of the vehicle before the vehicle independently returned to normal operation. The contact had taken…

Power Train · received Mar 24, 2021 · NHTSA complaint 11404669

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford f-350 sd equipped with bf goodrich all terrain t/a tires, size: lt275/70r18 lre (na). While driving 70 mph, the rear driver's side tire exploded without warning. The failure damaged the rear driver's side rim, suspension, and fender. The contact managed to place a…

Tires · received Jul 8, 2019 · NHTSA complaint 11230126

Michelin tires dry rotting and cracking 4 years old, similar tires relled by michelin but not mine

Tires · received Mar 7, 2016 · NHTSA complaint 10840411

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford f-350 sd. While driving approximately 55 mph over a bump, the front end of the vehicle and steering wheel began to vibrate violently. The failure occurred when driving 55 mph or greater over an uneven road surface or bump. The contact repaired the vehicle himself…

Service Brakes · received Jan 8, 2016 · NHTSA complaint 10818907

We were driving on the freeway, and just started climbing through the mountains, with our f350 towing our trailer. We noticed a strange sound from the tires and decided to pull over at the next exit to check it out. Before reaching the exit, the drivers side rear tire blew. We had bf goodrich all…

Tires · received Feb 9, 2015 · NHTSA complaint 10682044

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2007 Ford F-350 SD?

Owners most often report steering, suspension, tires problems. The top one, steering, accounts for 9 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2007 Ford F-350 SD?

Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2007 Ford F-350 SD a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other F-350 SD model years, the 2007 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.