2007 Ford F-250: what breaks, and at what mileage
What breaks on the 2007 Ford F-250
On the 2007 Ford F-250, the failure owners report most often is other suspension problem, and the reports cluster around 40,000 miles. Across every failure mode on this year, half the dated reports were filed before 42,500 miles. Overall it scores 72 out of 100, high risk for a 2007.
High risk for a 2007 — 81st riskiest of the 365 2007 vehicles we can rate. 84 owner reports; fleet size estimated from this year's own recall paperwork.
What breaks on the 2007 Ford F-250
Owners have reported 23 named failure modes on the 2007 Ford F-250, and the three most-reported carry 56% of everything filed.
Other suspension problem leads with 21 reports, about 38 per 1,000 vehicles and with the middle half of reports between 13k to 60,000 miles.
Other steering problem follows with 19 reports, usually reported between 31k to 75,000 miles.
Other engine problem follows with 7 reports, median 55,000 miles.
By system, the reports fall mostly into steering (24), suspension (21) and engine (10).
The mileage the reports cluster at
69 of the reports on the 2007 Ford F-250 came with an odometer reading, and half of those were filed before 42,500 miles.
Cumulatively, 58% by 50,000 miles, 80% by 100,000 miles and 87% by 150,000 miles of the dated reports had been filed, with 2 filed above the top of the chart.
The busiest stretch is between 0 and 10,000 miles, which alone holds 16% of the dated reports.
39% of the dated reports were filed below 36,000 miles, which is early enough that a fair number of these cars were still under a factory warranty when the owner complained.
Tick median reported mileage Solid middle half of reports Faint 10th to 90th percentile Colour how bad the failure is when it happens
Showing the 12 most-reported failure modes of 23. The full list is in the table below.
How reports accumulate
Every report with an odometer reading, cumulative, from 0 to 200,000 miles. A further 2 reports came in above that, which is why the line stops short of the top. A curve that climbs early is a car with early problems, whatever its total.
- Line share of reports filed by that mileage
- Dashed the median reported mileage
How bad it is when it goes
Across the named modes, 3 mention a crash and 1 an injury. Those are the words owners used in their own complaints, and NHTSA does not verify them, but they are the closest thing in this data to a measure of what a failure actually did.
The average severity weight across every report on this year is 3.62, where a stalled engine or a failed airbag weighs many times more than a rattling trim panel, and a figure this high means the reports are dominated by failures with safety consequences rather than annoyances. The weighting is set out in full on the methodology page.
What the top failures cost to put right, as editorial estimates for an independent US shop rather than figures from NHTSA: other suspension problem at $350–$2,000, other steering problem at $350–$2,400, other engine problem at $300–$4,000 and other wheel or tire problem at $200–$1,500. Dealer labour, a seized bolt or a part that is no longer made can push any of these past the top of its range.
13% of the reports on this year sit in the engine, transmission, drivetrain or cooling systems — the four where a repair bill is usually four figures.
Every reported failure mode
| Failure mode | System | Reports | With reading | 25th | Median | 75th | Per 1,000 | Typical repair | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other suspension problem | suspension | 21 | 17 | 13k | 40k | 60k | 37.8 | $350–$2,000 | Moderate |
| Other steering problem | steering | 19 | 18 | 31k | 44k | 73k | 34.2 | $350–$2,400 | High |
| Other engine problem | engine | 7 | 4 | — | 56k | — | 12.6 | $300–$4,000 | High |
| Other wheel or tire problem | wheels | 4 | 3 | — | 37k | — | 7.2 | $200–$1,500 | High |
| Other body or interior problem | body | 4 | 2 | — | 53k | — | 7.2 | $200–$2,000 | Moderate |
| Control module (ECM/PCM/BCM) failure | electrical | 3 | 3 | — | 1k | — | 5.4 | $700–$3,000 | High |
| Other speed control problem | adas | 3 | 2 | — | 60k | — | 5.4 | $250–$2,000 | Critical |
| No-start or intermittent start failure | engine | 2 | 2 | — | 99k | — | 3.6 | $200–$1,800 | Moderate |
| Fuel tank, filler or EVAP failure | fuel | 2 | 1 | — | 47k | — | 3.6 | $250–$1,800 | Moderate |
| Airbag failed to deploy in a crash | airbag | 2 | 2 | — | 226k | — | 3.6 | $1,000–$5,000 | Critical |
| Steering rack, gear or tie rod failure | steering | 2 | 2 | — | 11k | — | 3.6 | $700–$2,600 | High |
| Power steering pump or fluid leak | steering | 2 | 2 | — | 163k | — | 3.6 | $350–$1,600 | Moderate |
| Other electrical problem | electrical | 2 | 1 | — | 147k | — | 3.6 | $250–$2,000 | Moderate |
| Head gasket failure | engine | 1 | 1 | — | 88k | — | 1.8 | $1,400–$4,000 | Critical |
| Wheel bearing or hub failure | drivetrain | 1 | 1 | — | 40k | — | 1.8 | $350–$1,200 | Moderate |
| Starter failure | electrical | 1 | 1 | — | 1k | — | 1.8 | $350–$1,300 | Moderate |
| Master cylinder or brake booster failure | brakes | 1 | 1 | — | 54k | — | 1.8 | $450–$2,200 | Critical |
| Steering column or shaft failure | steering | 1 | 1 | — | 26k | — | 1.8 | $600–$2,500 | Critical |
| Tail light, brake light or signal failure | lighting | 1 | 1 | — | 23k | — | 1.8 | $100–$900 | Moderate |
| Other fuel system problem | fuel | 1 | 1 | — | 45k | — | 1.8 | $300–$2,200 | High |
| Other brake problem | brakes | 1 | 1 | — | 2k | — | 1.8 | $300–$1,800 | High |
| Other driver assistance problem | adas | 1 | 1 | — | 33k | — | 1.8 | $250–$1,800 | High |
| Other visibility problem | glass | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | 1.8 | $150–$1,400 | Moderate |
| Unclassified problem | other | 1 | 1 | — | 175k | — | 1.8 | — | Moderate |
Rate per 1,000 uses a fleet-size estimate derived from recall paperwork for this exact model year. It is a lower bound. Repair costs are typical independent-shop ranges for the failure, not figures from these reports.
How often, against how many were built
Scaled by an estimate of how many of these cars exist, the 2007 Ford F-250 draws about 151 per 1,000 vehicles, which puts it in the 97th percentile of complaint rates among 2007 vehicles we can rate.
That denominator is the weakest number on the page and it is fair to say so plainly. Rate per 1,000 uses a fleet-size estimate derived from recall paperwork for this exact model year. It is a lower bound.
The working figure is 556 vehicles. If the true number is twice that, every rate on this page is half what it says; the ranking against other 2007 vehicles, which is what the risk score uses, is far more robust than the rate itself.
What owners wrote
Verbatim from NHTSA complaint narratives, trimmed for length. The odometer reading is the one the owner gave.
Other suspension problem
2006 ford f250 super duty 4WD pickup shakes violently when going over slightly bumpy road at highway speed and continues to shake violently until slowing down to 35 MPH which stops the shaking.*ak
2007 ford f-250 crew cab pickup has violent shaking in the front end after encountering irregular road surfaces at normal highway speeds. The front end begins to bounce and shake violently. The first occurrence occurred on interstate 49 and could have been potentially life threatening as the vehicle literally bounced into an adjacent lane of traffic that, thankfully, was void of vehicles. *tr
Other steering problem
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 ford f250. While driving approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle drove over a small patch in the road. The steering wheel began to shake violently and the contact lost control of the vehicle. The vehicle skidded onto the side of the road. Afterwards, the contact drove another five miles to his destination. The VIN was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 4,000.
Steering wheel oscillation, per your reports pe017-057 and ea08007 occurs anytime vehicle is over 50 MPH and hits a bump or pothole, violent shaking of the front suspension with loss of vehicle control. *tr
Other engine problem
The truck I am paying over $50,000 for has left me stranded and has been towed 3 times in the last month. Purchased end of jan. '07, has 30,000 miles with a diesel engine. I am afraid to take this truck back on the road and ford says all they are obligated to do is repair the truck. This is the 4th attempt. *tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford f250. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, white smoke emitted from the exhaust as the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a dealer, who stated that the oil cooler was defective and the erg valve would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 37,188.
Recalls on the 2007 model year
NHTSA has issued 4 recall campaigns covering the 2007 Ford F-250, affecting an estimated 634 vehicles. A recall is a different kind of evidence from a complaint: it is the regulator and the manufacturer agreeing that something has to be fixed, and the fix is free for as long as the car exists.
The campaigns cover seats, exterior lighting:tail lights, equipment:electrical and service brakes, air. Whether the work was actually done on the car in front of you is a question only the VIN can answer, and the manufacturer or NHTSA will answer it free.
One caution about reading these together: a recall usually raises the complaint count for the same part, because owners who read about it go and file. The mileages stay informative; the counts get noisy.
SEATS
12 vehicles 2019-03-26- Defect
- Vantage Mobility International, LLC (Vantage) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Transit Van, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, and 2007 Ford F-250-based shuttle vehicles equipped with Freedman GO-3S foldaway seats. When the back seat cushion is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position, the seat cushion may not remain locked into place when under load, such as in a crash or a sudden stop.
- Consequence
- In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Vantage has notified owners, instructing them to contact Freedman for a repair kit, free of charge. The recall began March 25, 2019. Owners may contact Freedman customer service at 1-800-443-4540.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
26,715 vehicles 2011-07-13- Defect
- 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)…
- Consequence
- Non-functioning lights could increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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:ELECTRICAL
175 vehicles 2007-08-28- Defect
- 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.
- Consequence
- If the trailer lights are not working properly, a vehicle crash can occur.
- Remedy
- All of the defective tow packages are still at the distributor level and have not been sold to any consumers.
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
450 vehicles 2006-10-17- Defect
- 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.
- Consequence
- Brake failure can occur, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Harsco will notify owners and provide a repair kit along with repair instructions free of charge. The recall began in september 2006. Owners may contact harsco at 507-235-7112.
Recall work is free at a franchised dealer regardless of the car's age. Check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls before assuming it was done.
How it ranks in the 2007 field
The score at the top of the page, placed among its peers. The zones are the same thresholds the scorer applies, read out of the scorer itself, so the picture and the band word cannot disagree.
Scores are ranked within the model year, never across years, because an older car has had longer to accumulate reports.
- Left fewer and less serious reports
- Right more, or worse
- Marker this vehicle
How 2007 compares with the other years
High risk for a 2007 — 81st riskiest of the 365 2007 vehicles we can rate. The comparison is always within the same model year, so an older car is never penalised for having had longer to break.
Across the 19 model years of this car that carry enough reports to score, 1998 comes out best at 58 and 2004 worst at 80, with 2007 itself at 72.
If the model year is negotiable, 1998, 2009, 1997, 2014, 1996, 2013, 2010, 1999, 2008, 2001, 2002 and 2000 score lower than 2007 by a margin worth acting on. Same body, same engines, different luck — usually a supplier change or a mid-cycle fix, which the complaint data can show but never explain.
Within the 2005–2007 generation specifically, 2006 is the strongest year at 70 and 2007 the weakest at 72.
Scores compare each year against other cars of the same model year, so a low number on an older car is a real result and not an artefact of age.
Shorter is better. Years with too few reports to score are shown without a bar rather than as a zero, because no data is not good news.
Within the 2005-2007 generation, 2006 Ford F-250 scores best at 70 and 2007 Ford F-250 worst at 72.
What to look at before buying one
The mileages below are where the first quarter of reports for each mode had already been filed, which makes them the point at which a fault is worth looking for rather than the point at which it happens: other suspension problem from about 13k and other steering problem from about 31k.
On a 2007 Ford F-250 with more miles than that on it, the useful question to put to a seller or a mechanic is whether other suspension problem has been dealt with, and if so with what parts and at whose expense. A car that has already had the repair is in a different position from one that has not.
Treat it as where to point the inspection, not as a prediction. A well-maintained example can sail past every mileage on this page, and a neglected one can fail well before the first of them.
The limits of complaint data
84 owner reports; fleet size estimated from this year's own recall paperwork. Every count on this page is therefore a floor: it is the number of owners who went to the trouble of filing with a federal agency, which is a small and self-selected fraction of the owners who had the fault.
Of those 84 reports, 69 carried an odometer reading, so the mileages here describe 82% of the sample rather than all of it. Owners also round: readings pile up on multiples of ten thousand, which is why this site publishes "about 90,000 miles" and not "91,438".
The failure modes are assigned by software reading the owner's own words, which is accurate in bulk and wrong in individual cases. A mode with a handful of reports may contain a misfiled one.
And nothing here predicts what one car will do. These are other people's complaints, filed years apart, on cars maintained by strangers. Read the page as a map of where this model year has previously gone wrong, then have the specific car in front of you inspected.
Questions this page answers
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Ford F-250?
The most-reported failures are other suspension problem (21 reports, median 40,000 miles), other steering problem (19 reports, median 45,000 miles) and other engine problem (7 reports, median 55,000 miles). Counts come from owner complaints filed with NHTSA, which are voluntary, so they show what owners bothered to report rather than every fault that occurred.
At what mileage do 2007 Ford F-250 problems start?
Other suspension problem is the earliest failure mode to show up, with a median reported mileage of 40,000 miles and a quarter of reports before 15,000 miles. Across all failure modes on this year, the median report sits at 42,500 miles.
Is the 2007 Ford F-250 reliable?
It scores 72 out of 100 on our risk index, which is high — 81st riskiest of the 365 2007 vehicles we can rate. The score is a comparison against other 2007 vehicles, not a prediction about any individual car, and it is built from complaint rates, severity and how early failures appear.
Which year of the Ford F-250 is best?
Within the 2005–2007 generation, 2006 scores best at 70 out of 100 and 2007 worst at 72. Same body, same engines, different luck.
Where this comes from. Every figure above is computed from NHTSA owner complaints and recall records for this exact make, model and year. Complaints are voluntary and self-selected, so treat counts as a floor. The methodology page writes out each formula, and the same numbers are available as JSON.
What breaks at my mileage Compare with another car
Source Owner complaints and recall records published by the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, model years 1996–2027 Figures rebuilt Published by AtWhatMileage How every figure is computed