Complaints
623
per 10K Sold
9.0
US Sales
691,589
Crashes
51
Fires
16
Injuries
49
Fatalities
2
Recalls
0
Worst 2007 Ford F-150 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#1105 complaints
Engine Problems
Avg mileage:102,186 mi
Fires:3
#249 complaints
Unintended Acceleration
Avg mileage:52,711 mi
Crash-related:7
Fires:4
#346 complaints
Transmission / Drivetrain
Avg mileage:86,580 mi
Crash-related:2
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2007 Ford F-150.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Problems | 105 | — | 3 | 102,186 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 49 | 7 | 4 | 52,711 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 46 | 2 | — | 86,580 mi | |
| Fuel System | 36 | — | — | 77,148 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 35 | 1 | 3 | 72,414 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 35 | 2 | — | 36,212 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 30 | — | — | 65,562 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 25 | 2 | — | 80,486 mi | |
| Body Structure | 22 | 1 | 1 | 88,018 mi | |
| Airbags | 20 | 13 | — | 95,572 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 20 | 3 | — | 21,377 mi | |
| Brakes | 16 | 3 | — | 86,545 mi | |
| Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems | 15 | 1 | — | 20,522 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 14 | — | — | 69,719 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 13 | — | — | 75,853 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 9 | 1 | 3 | 44,426 mi | |
| Tires:Valve | 8 | — | — | 24,088 mi | |
| Wheel Issues | 8 | — | — | 71,288 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 7 | 1 | — | 10,517 mi | |
| Structural Problems | 6 | — | — | 44,300 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 5 | 5 | 1 | 33,725 mi | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Driveline | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 4 | 3 | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Pedals And Linkages | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Cruise Control | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Instrument Cluster | 2 | — | — | — |
Engine Problems
105
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
3
Avg Miles
102,186
Unintended Acceleration
49
complaints
Crashes
7
Fires
4
Avg Miles
52,711
Transmission / Drivetrain
46
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
86,580
Fuel System
36
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
77,148
Electrical Faults
35
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
3
Avg Miles
72,414
Tire Defects
35
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
36,212
Engine & Cooling
30
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
65,562
Steering Defects
25
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
80,486
Body Structure
22
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
88,018
Airbags
20
complaints
Crashes
13
Fires
—
Avg Miles
95,572
Hydraulic Brakes
20
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
21,377
Brakes
16
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
86,545
Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
15
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
20,522
Suspension Failures
14
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
69,719
Gasoline Fuel System
13
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
75,853
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
9
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
3
Avg Miles
44,426
Tires:Valve
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
24,088
Wheel Issues
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
71,288
Automatic Transmission
7
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
10,517
Structural Problems
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
44,300
Air Bags:Frontal
5
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
1
Avg Miles
33,725
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Headlight/Taillight Failures
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Driveline
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belt Issues
4
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Pedals And Linkages
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electronic Stability Control
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Vehicle Speed Control:Cruise Control
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Instrument Cluster
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2007 Ford F-150 — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2007 Ford F-150 reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2007 Ford F-150 has 623 NHTSA complaints, 51 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Engine Problems with 105 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2007 Ford F-150?
Top reported problems: Engine Problems (105 complaints, avg 102,186 mi); Unintended Acceleration (49 complaints, avg 52,711 mi); Transmission / Drivetrain (46 complaints, avg 86,580 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2007 Ford F-150?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 71,478 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2007 Ford F-150?
NHTSA complaints for the 2007 Ford F-150 include 51 crash-related reports, 16 fire reports, 49 injuries, and 2 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2007 Ford F-150 have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2007 Ford F-150 as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2007 Ford F-150?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Ford F-150 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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