The Lemon Index2007 Ford F-150.
The 2007 Ford F-150 is one of the most reliable years by owner complaints: 254 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 40, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about tires, it has 7 recalls, and it gets 14 to 16 mpg combined. It's the best Ford F-150 year we track.
Covers the whole F-Series (F-150 plus the F-250/F-350 Super Duty): Ford reports their sales together.
One of the most reliable. 2.5× fewer complaints than average.
Worst year 2019
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 683 owner complaints, owners reported:
Older model year: fewer owners filed complaints back then, so treat the score as rough.
Every Ford F-150 year. 2007 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 21K to 93K miles on the car (596 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
- engine complaints mostly came at 64K–135K miles
- steering complaints mostly came at 24K–72K miles
- suspension complaints mostly came at 14K–61K miles
Recalls 7
- lights 2009
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- engine 2008
ROUSH IS RECALLING 213 MY 2007-2008 FORD F-150 TRUCKS ALTERED TO OPERATE USING LIQUID PROPANE INJECTION.
- lights 2007
CERTAIN SPYDER HEADLAMP REPLACEMENT ASSEMBLIES SOLD FOR USE ON 2004 THROUGH 2007 FORD F150 PICKUP TRUCKS.
Show all 7 recalls
- lights 2007
CERTAIN HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES IMPORTED AND SOLD AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT BY SONAR AUTO PARTS FOR USE ON 2004-2007 FORD F150 PICKUP TRUCKS.
- lights 2007
CERTAIN EAGLE EYES HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES, P/NOS.
- equipment 2007
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.
- fuel system, gasoline 2007
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).
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Ford told dealers about
Ford sent dealers 78 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- This SKU is a front upper ball joint
- Shudder/vibration on moderate to hard acceleration
- Vibration from the driveline at highway speeds
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Government investigations
- ClosedTire valve cracking2008–2009
- ClosedViolent front end oscillation2008–2009
- ClosedViolent front end oscillation2007–2008
NHTSA looks into a problem when enough owners report it. Many end in a recall.
Safety
Crash stars (older test): front ★★★★★ · side — · rollover ★★★★☆
Fuel cost and engines
About $4000–4600 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 4.2L 6-cyl, 4.6L 8-cyl, 5.4L 8-cyl.
In owners' words
Failure of tire valve stem resulting in a rapid flat tire.
2007 Ford F-150 owner · NHTSA complaint 10288982
More owner reports
Violent almost uncontrollable front end bouncing after encountering minor pavement bumps. Vehicle has 5000 miles & has happened twice. Others have experienced similar incidences with Ford f250sd gas.
NHTSA complaint 10190731
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.
NHTSA complaint 10187238
Quick answers
Is the 2007 Ford F-150 reliable?
Yes, it is one of the most reliable by government complaints. It drew 2.5× fewer complaints than average filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 40; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Ford F-150 year by this measure since 2010 is 2025.
What are the most common 2007 Ford F-150 problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are tires (22%), suspension (19%) and speed control (12%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2007 Ford F-150 have?
7 safety recalls (latest: lights). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2007 Ford F-150 get?
14 to 16 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
At what mileage do 2007 Ford F-150 problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 21,100 and 93,100 miles. The middle report was at 51,500 miles, from 596 complaints.
Does the 2007 Ford F-150 have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues aren't among its top 5 complaint areas.
How much does the 2007 Ford F-150 cost in fuel a year?
About $4000 to $4600 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2007 Ford F-150 have?
4.2L 6-cyl, 4.6L 8-cyl, 5.4L 8-cyl.
What Ford F-150 year is better than the 2007?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2014, 2010 and 2020.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works