Model year record

2007 Ford F-550 Sd recalls & problems

The 2007 Ford F-550 Sd has 2 safety recalls and 23 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is fuel system, diesel (8 complaints).

Recalls2safety recalls

Complaints23filed by owners

Crashes · fires0 · 2reported in complaints

Injuries · deaths0 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

Exterior lightingJul 13, 2011

Brake lights

Recall 11V35200026,715 vehicles

Problem: 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) THAT MAY EXPERIENCE DEFORMATION. A MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH WITH A DEFORMED SLIDER MAY MALFUNCTION CAUSING THE TURN SIGNAL, TAIL LIGHTS, HAZARD WARNING SIGNAL FLASHERS AND/OR BRAKE LIGHTS NOT TO ACTIVATE.
Risk: NON-FUNCTIONING LIGHTS COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Fix: 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.

Components: Exterior lighting › Brake lights; Exterior lighting › Tail lights

EquipmentAug 28, 2007

Electrical

Recall 07E066000175 vehicles

Problem: 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.
Risk: IF THE TRAILER LIGHTS ARE NOT WORKING PROPERLY, A VEHICLE CRASH CAN OCCUR.
Fix: ALL OF THE DEFECTIVE TOW PACKAGES ARE STILL AT THE DISTRIBUTOR LEVEL AND HAVE NOT BEEN SOLD TO ANY CONSUMERS.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

What owners report

Problem area	Complaints	Fires	Typical mileage*
Fuel system, diesel	8	0	29,441 mi
Engine	6	1	70,093 mi
Electrical system12v/24v/48v battery	2	0	—
Fuel system, gasoline	1	0	—
Service brakes, hydraulic	1	0	—
Suspension	1	0	—
Steering	1	0	—
Engine and engine cooling	1	0	—
Service brakes	1	0	—
Fuel/propulsion system	1	0	—
Exterior lighting	1	0	—
Power train	1	1	—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Electrical system
The contact owns a 2007 Ford F-550. The contact stated while driving 50 mph, the vehicle inadvertently stalled and lost power. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact veered to the side of the roadway and was able to restart the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure recurred the same day while pulling to a parking lot. The contact contacted the manufacturer of the battery control circuit who instructed the contact to do a jumper wire to bypass the vehicle issue. The contact stated that the issue was resolved. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The contact contacted the manufacturer to advise that the recall repair for NHTSA…
Aug 5, 2021 · 45,720 miles
EngineFire
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2007 FORD F-550. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE TRANSMISSION WAS IN THE PARK POSITION AND WITH THE ENGINE IDLING SUDDENLY FLAMES WERE PRESENT COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED TO THE SCENE AND EXTINGUISHED THE FLAMES. DURING THE INCIDENT THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. A REPORT WAS TAKEN BY THE SHERIFF'S DEPUTY. THE OWNER, A FIRE DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR, DETERMINED THAT THE FIRE WAS CAUSED BY A FAULTY ENGINE TURBO CHARGER. THE LOCAL DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 6,000. THE CONSUMER STATED 2007 BRUSH TRUCK IS GOING BACK TO WEIS FIRE SAFTEY IN KANSAS FOR A REBUILD. THE CONSUMER STATED THE INSURANCE…
Apr 18, 2021 · 6,000 miles
Power trainFire
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD F-550 SD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRANSFER CASE FAILED AND CAUSED THE CARPET TO CATCH FIRE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. MIKE THOMPSON'S RV SUPER STORE (902 RV CENTER DR, COLTON, CA 92324, (909) 318-2175) DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSFER CASE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 140,000.
Jan 1, 2019 · 140,000 miles
Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery
2007 FORD F-550. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO BATTERY CONTROL CENTER SAFETY RECALL. *LD *JS
Feb 26, 2018
Engine
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD F-550 SD. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WAS LEAKING COMPRESSION FROM THE CYLINDERS INTO THE COOLANT SYSTEM. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A MALFUNCTIONED HEAD GASKET. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 38,000.
Oct 5, 2016 · 38,000 miles
Exterior lighting
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD F-550 SD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE BRAKE LIGHTS AND TURN SIGNAL LIGHTS FAILED. THE CONTACT NOTIFIED THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE MULTI- FUNCTION SWITCH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 74,000.
Nov 30, 2013 · 74,000 miles
Fuel/propulsion system
I HAVE A 2007 FORD F-550 WITH ONLY 31000 MILES AND THE VEHICLE LOST POWER AND STALLED OUT ON SIDE OF ROAD. WHEN FORD DEALERSHIP CHECKED THE VEHICLE IT WAS FOUND THAT THE FUEL TANK LINER HAD DETERIORATED AND RUSTED CAUSING DEBRIS TO ENTER INTO THE FUEL SYSTEM WHICH DAMAGED THE FUEL PUMP, INJECTORS AND OTHER PARTS OF THE FUEL SYSTEM. AFTER TALKING WITH OTHER FORD DEALERSHIPS WE FOUND OUT THAT THIS HAS BEEN A PROBLEM WITH OTHER VEHICLES THAT HAVE THIS SAME TANK. IF FORD WOULD HAVE RECALLED THE TANK OR AT LEAST MADE IT KNOWN TO THE OWNERS THAT THERE WAS A PROBLEM ALL THE DAMAGE WOULD NOT HAVE HAPPENED. THIS HAS COST US ALREADY $2658 TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP AND WE HAVE ABOUT $1500 MORE TO SPEND…
Sep 13, 2013 · 31,010 miles
Engine
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD F-550 SD . THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE WAS SITTING AT A STOP LIGHT WHEN THE ENGINE BEGAN TO SHAKE VIOLENTLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE DEPRESSED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND THERE WAS A LOUD BANG. THE VEHICLE STALLED AND OIL SPILLED ONTO THE GROUND. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION AND THEY STATED THAT THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 75,187.
Aug 12, 2009 · 75,187 miles

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.