Known Recalls

Model year record

2007 Ford F-150

2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 630 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 08V523000

Engine and engine cooling

Component
Engine and engine cooling
Manufacturer
ROUSH PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS, INC.
Vehicles affected
213
Reported to NHTSA
2008-10-08
Owners notified
2008-10-21

Defect description

ROUSH IS RECALLING 213 MY 2007-2008 FORD F-150 TRUCKS ALTERED TO OPERATE USING LIQUID PROPANE INJECTION. THE HYDRO-CARBON PAPER AFFIXED TO THE INSIDE OF THE AIRBOX LID WITH ADHESIVE MAY BECOME DISLODGED DURING OPERATION.

Safety risk

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.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AIRBOX LID WITH A NEW ONE THAT INCLUDES THE HYDRO-CARBON PAPER WHICH HAS BEEN AFFIXED USING AN ADHESIVE PROMOTER AND GREATER PRESSURE AS RECOMMENDED BY THE MANUFACTURER FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 21, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ROUSH AT 1-866-307-6788.

Recall campaignNHTSA 07V278000

Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
203
Reported to NHTSA
2007-06-28
Owners notified
2007-06-25

Defect description

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 A DEPRESSION IS LARGE ENOUGH, FUEL MAY PERMEATE THE FUEL TANK WALL RESULTING IN A FUEL ODOR, OR A "SERVICE ENGINE SOON" INDICATOR LIGHT.

Safety risk

IF LEFT UNCORRECTED, A FUEL LEAK COULD EVENTUALLY DEVELOP. A FUEL LEAK IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 25, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Engine10699,231 mi
Vehicle speed control4945,000 mi
Power train4774,100 mi
Fuel/propulsion system3677,000 mi
Electrical system3570,000 mi
Tires3519,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling3071,162 mi
Steering2670,457 mi
Structure: body2296,000 mi
Air bags2065,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic2021,000 mi
Unknown or other1977,000 mi
Service brakes1678,542 mi
Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems1520,000 mi
Suspension1476,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline1360,511 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine912,900 mi
Tires: valve822,000 mi
Wheels844,120 mi
Power train: automatic transmission76,300 mi
Structure637,000 mi
Air bags: frontal512,000 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner4—
Exterior lighting434,000 mi
Power train: driveline451,850 mi
Seat belts464,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages4200 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)371,162 mi
Vehicle speed control: cruise control3253 mi
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel286,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition212 mi
Equipment220,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings252,000 mi
Other/i am not sure2—
Seats2200 mi
Suspension: front222,000 mi
Tether, lower anchor (on car seat or vehicle)2—
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal2200 mi
Visibility211,000 mi
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module130,000 mi
Air bags: side/window125,000 mi
Back over prevention: warnings: external/pedestrian alert1—
Electrical system: ignition: coil: spark plugs1—
Electrical system: instrument panel: fuel gauge136,000 mi
Electrical system: starter assembly: solenoid11,334,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: crankcase (PCV)14,833 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe145,000 mi
Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking1—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump114,400 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump: control/drive module1108,000 mi
Fuel system, other114,454 mi
Fuel system, other: storage: fuel gauge system1200 mi
Latches/locks/linkages160,543 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch1—
Power train: automatic transmission: torque converter1126,963 mi
Power train: driveline: driveshaft199,000 mi
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly1100 mi
Seat belts: front: webbing116,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip15,177 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper11,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor110,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: shoes/linings150 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder11,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: hydraulic: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1107,690 mi
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar15,347 mi
Steering: column122,850 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump145,000 mi
Steering: linkages: arm: idler and attachment134,153 mi
Steering: rack and pinion: pinion shaft165,000 mi
Structure: body: door160,543 mi
Structure: body: hood: hinge and attachments1—
Structure: frame and members1190,000 mi
Suspension: rear: axle: non-powered axle assembly11,500 mi
Tires: tread/belt114,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system135,783 mi
Visibility: windshield1—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer1—

The 2006 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 2008 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.