Is the 2007 Ford F-150 a bad year?
488 owner complaints to NHTSA. Engine complaints: 144, 1.5× a quiet F-150 year.
Consider selling
Half of all engine complaints about the 2007 Ford F-150 were filed between 56k and 129k miles. You're at 90,000 miles.
The verdict moves with mileage: the same car reads differently at 30,000 and at 150,000 miles.
What 2007 F-150 owners report, by mileage
Each system owners named in five or more complaints, with the mileage range where the middle half of those complaints were filed. Read at 90,000 miles.
| SYSTEM | COMPLAINTS | MIDDLE HALF FILED AT | TYPICAL US REPAIR BILLS |
|---|---|---|---|
| EngineSTANDS OUT | 144 (30%) | 56k–129k miles · around this mileage | Valve cover gasket replacement $110–$500 · Timing chain replacement $1,000–$4,000 |
| Transmission and drivetrain | 57 (12%) | 38k–105k miles · around this mileage | CV axle / CV joint replacement (one side) $300–$1,500 · Automatic transmission replacement $2,500–$7,000 |
| Fuel system | 54 (11%) | 51k–100k miles · around this mileage | Fuel pump replacement $220–$1,500 · Fuel injector replacement (one injector) $300–$1,200 |
| Electrical system | 42 (9%) | 43k–97k miles · around this mileage | 12-volt battery replacement $100–$400 · Starter motor replacement $350–$1,200 |
| Body structure | 31 (6%) | 52k–105k miles · around this mileage | — |
| Steering | 29 (6%) | 38k–106k miles · around this mileage | Steering rack and pinion replacement $700–$2,100 |
| Air bags | 27 (6%) | 36k–115k miles · around this mileage | — |
| Suspension | 16 (3%) | 26k–96k miles · around this mileage | Ball joint replacement (one joint) $200–$500 · Control arm replacement (one arm) $200–$900 |
| Wheels | 8 (2%) | 44k–134k miles · around this mileage | Wheel bearing / hub assembly replacement (one wheel) $230–$750 |
| Seat belts | 6 (1%) | 60k–105k miles · around this mileage | — |
| Speed control | 54 (11%) | 9k–76k miles · mostly behind | — |
| TiresSTANDS OUT | 52 (11%) | 15k–27k miles · mostly behind | — |
| Brakes | 44 (9%) | 12k–66k miles · mostly behind | — |
| Visibility and wipers | 5 (1%) | 11k–60k miles · mostly behind | — |
Bills are typical US ranges from the sources named in the tool (J.D. Power, Kelley Blue Book, CarParts.com and others), printed only for systems that stand out or sit at or ahead of 90,000 miles. Not a quote.
What owners reported alongside their complaints
Of 488 complaints: 40 mention a crash · 13 mention a fire · 29 report an injury · 9 say the car was towed.
2 complaints were filed in the last 12 months, the newest in Jul 2026.
Counts of what owners wrote in their complaints, not verified by anyone.
In owners' own words
The crankshaft thrust bearing malfunctioned. I was able to get the truck off of the highway and back to my house.
Noticed leakage under front left tire. All transmission fluid had leaked out. Transmission oil line rusted through.
My 2007 Ford F-150 xlt 5.4 triton was brought in for a routine tune up. When removal of the spark plugs 6 of 8 broke off.
Unedited excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, chosen by mileage (nearest 90,000 miles), not by content. Unverified.
Recalls for the 2007 Ford F-150: 7
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. Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
The hydro-carbon paper affixed to the inside of the airbox lid with adhesive may become dislodged during operation. This failure may result in a loss of performance, illumination of the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) and, in extreme cases, a stalling of the vehicle during operation without notice, which could result in a crash.
Certain spyder headlamp replacement assemblies sold for use on 2004 through 2007 Ford F150 pickup trucks. During production, the headlamps were internally misaligned and they fail the photometry requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment. The purpose of this standard is to reduce traffic crashes and deaths and injuries by providing adequate illumination of the roadway.
Certain headlamp assemblies imported and sold as aftermarket equipment by sonar auto parts for use on 2004-2007 Ford F150 pickup trucks. The purpose of this standard is to reduce traffic crashes and deaths and injuries by providing adequate illumination of the roadway.
Certain eagle eyes headlamp assemblies, p/nos. FR390-B001L and FR390-B001R, sold for use as replacement equipment for the above listed passenger vehicles. Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
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. If the trailer lights are not working properly, a vehicle crash can occur.
On certain trucks built with 26 gallon fuel tanks, the fuel tank may have a depression at the seam between the top and bottom halves of the tank (Not visible from outside the fuel tank). If left uncorrected, a fuel leak could eventually develop. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
A recall may cover only some cars of a model year; the campaign size counts every model and year it lists. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls: dealers fix open recalls free.
Service bulletins from Ford: 17
Repair instructions Ford sent its dealers for symptoms seen in the shop on the 2007 Ford F-150. Ask a dealer or mechanic for a bulletin by its number.
Some vehicles may exhibit grinding/clicking/ratcheting noise from the front wheel area
Various vehicles equipped with a 4.6L, 5.4L, 6.8L modular 3 valve engine built on or before 8-Jan-2016 may exhibit symptoms that may include upper end engine…
Lincoln/ford: when driving from idle up to 1200 RPM, there may be an intermittent rattle noise coming from engine
Some vehicles may experience a delayed forward or reverse transmission engagement
NHTSA defect investigations: 1
Tire valve cracking
Neighbouring years
2006 F-150: 585 complaints, keep it · 2008 F-150: 369 complaints, keep it.
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Questions
Is the 2007 Ford F-150 a bad year?
488 owner complaints to NHTSA. Engine complaints: 144, 1.5× a quiet F-150 year. At 90,000 miles the tool says: Consider selling. Half of all engine complaints about the 2007 Ford F-150 were filed between 56k and 129k miles. You're at 90,000 miles.
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Ford F-150?
By owner complaints to NHTSA: engine (144), transmission and drivetrain (57), fuel system (54), electrical system (42), body structure (31). Half of the engine complaints were filed between 56k–129k miles.
How many recalls does the 2007 Ford F-150 have?
7 recall campaigns list this model year: Exterior lighting (NHTSA 09E025000), Engine (NHTSA 08V-523), Exterior lighting (NHTSA 07E089000), Exterior lighting (NHTSA 07E080000) and more. A recall may cover only some cars; check by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Method: counts of unverified owner complaints filed with NHTSA, compared only with other years of the same model (sales volumes are unknown, so no failure rate is computed). A system stands out at 40+ complaints and at least twice the model's quiet (lower-quartile) year, or twice the share across every vehicle of that model year. The mileage range is the 25th to 75th percentile of the mileages owners reported. Data received by NHTSA through November 5, 2026. Repair prices are typical US ranges from named sources, not quotes. Not a diagnosis and not financial advice. PulsCar is not affiliated with NHTSA. Check this car at your own mileage.