2007 Ford F-250 Problems, Recalls & Reliability

169 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2007 Ford F-250, alongside 3 recall campaigns and 2 defect investigations. It scores 9/100 on the trouble index — one of this model's quieter years. Suspension leads the reports, typically around 36,345 miles.

One of the quieter years. Relative to its siblings, the 2007 Ford F-250 has drawn well-below-average complaint volume with at least four years on the road.

169Complaints
9/100Trouble index
3Recalls
40,000Typical trouble mileage

Better year

Where 2007 sits among all F-250 years

Darker = quieter yearsBrighter amber = more trouble

What owners report

Suspension 54 complaints (32%) · typically ~36,345 miles
“Truck randomly has the notorious death wobble when going over bumps. It shakes violently and i have to slow down or stop. Tried to have it diagnosed by mechanic several times with no outcome, this is when I researched and found out a lot of ford trucks have this issue. Is it a severe safety issue…”— owner report to NHTSA, 2007 F-250
Steering 47 complaints (28%) · typically ~42,000 miles
“Front end shimmer when crossing over bad road spots. The shaking can be very bad almost lose control.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2007 F-250
Engine 14 complaints (8%) · typically ~52,000 miles
Wheels & tires 11 complaints (7%)
Body & structure 6 complaints (4%)
Fuel system 6 complaints (4%)

Mileage when trouble shows up

Among the 138 reports that include an odometer reading, problems most often appear around 40,000 miles. Half of those reports fall between 25,000 and 70,000 miles — a useful range to weigh against the mileage of the exact car you're looking at.

Recalls (3)

STEERING 20E090000 2020

Icon Vehicle Dynamics, LLC (Icon) is recalling all 05-UP FSD 2.5 Centerline Stabilizer Kits with part number 65050. The kits were sold as an accessory for certain 2005-2021 Ford F-250 4X4 and F-350 4X4 pickup trucks. The foam ring inside the stabilizer…

Fix: Icon will notify owners, and dealers will install a new shock assembly with a revised foam ring and steel support disc, free of charge. The recall began December 21, 2020. Owners may contact Icon…

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 11V352000 2011

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…

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.

EQUIPMENT 08E026000 2008

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…

Fix: TRUXXX WILL NOTIFY CUSTOMERS/INSTALLERS AND WILL REPLACE AFFECTED WELDED LIFT BLOCKS WITH EITHER NON-WELDED ALUMINUM OR CAST IRON BLOCKS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT…

Federal defect investigations

VIOLENT FRONT END OSCILLATION EA08007 opened 2008, closed 2009
VIOLENT FRONT END OSCILLATION PE07057 opened 2007, closed 2008

Technical service bulletins

50 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on engine and transmission & drivetrain — are on file for the 2007 Ford F-250. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.

See the 2007 F-250 TSB list →

Complaint history for this model year

When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.

2006peak 24 in 20082024

Questions buyers ask

Is the 2007 Ford F-250 reliable?

The 2007 Ford F-250 drew 169 complaints in federal safety records — one of this model's quieter years. Its trouble index is 9/100, scored against the model's worst year (2019).

What are the most common 2007 Ford F-250 problems?

The top reported problems for the 2007 Ford F-250 are suspension (54 complaints), steering (47), and engine (14).

At what mileage do 2007 Ford F-250 problems show up?

Owners most often report 2007 Ford F-250 problems around 40,000 miles. Half of all reports that include an odometer reading fall between 25,000 and 70,000 miles.

Does the 2007 Ford F-250 have recalls?

3 recall campaigns apply to the 2007 Ford F-250. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer.

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Data updated 2026-08-20 from NHTSA's public records

Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.