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2007 Ford F-550 SD Recalls & Complaints

The 2007 Ford F-550 SD has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 23 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Ford dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2007 Ford F-550 SD. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2007 Ford F-550 SD owner complaints

Owners have filed 23 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Ford F-550 SD, describing incidents dated November 28, 2006 to August 5, 2021.

Most-cited components

Fuel/Propulsion System 10 complaints
Engine 7 complaints
Electrical System 2 complaints
Service Brakes 2 complaints
Exterior Lighting 1 complaint
Power Train 1 complaint

Of the 23 complaints on file, 2 report a fire (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

ODI #11427915 · Filed August 5, 2021
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…
ODI #11415570 · Filed May 7, 2021
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…
ODI #11191689 · Filed March 26, 2019
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)…

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STEERING COLUMN MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH/FMVSS 108

NHTSA #11V352000 · Exterior Lighting — Tail Lights · NHTSA notice

Reported July 13, 2011 · FORD MOTOR COMPANY

Potentially affected: 26,715 vehicles

Ford campaign 11C18 · Owners notified August 15, 2011

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

NON-FUNCTIONING LIGHTS COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Notes

FORD'S SAFETY RECALL NO. 11C18.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .

90 DEGREE 7-WAY RIGHT ANGLE ADAPTORS/TOW ASSEMBLIE

NHTSA #07E066000 · Equipment — Electrical · NHTSA notice

Reported August 28, 2007 · CEQUENT ELECTRICAL PRODUCTS

Potentially affected: 175 vehicles

Owners notified September 5, 2007

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

IF THE TRAILER LIGHTS ARE NOT WORKING PROPERLY, A VEHICLE CRASH CAN OCCUR.

Manufacturer remedy

ALL OF THE DEFECTIVE TOW PACKAGES ARE STILL AT THE DISTRIBUTOR LEVEL AND HAVE NOT BEEN SOLD TO ANY CONSUMERS.

Notes

THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO AFTERMARKET CEQUENT TOW PACKAGES AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON DAIMLERCHRYSLER, GMC, OR FORD VEHICLES.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2007 Ford F-550 SD. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

23 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2007 Ford F-550 SD.

Electrical System

ODI #11427915

Incident: August 5, 2021 · Filed: August 5, 2021

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 Campaign Number: 13V265000 (Electrical System) was not completed effectively however, the manufacturer informed the contact that the dealer needed to verify the information. The dealer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact they could not assist. The approximate failure mileage was 45,720.

Engine

ODI #11415570

Fire

Incident: April 18, 2021 · Filed: May 7, 2021

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 COMPANY DEEMED THE TURBO CHARGER AS THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE.

Power Train

ODI #11191689

Fire

Incident: January 1, 2019 · Filed: March 26, 2019

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.

Electrical System

ODI #11074813

Incident: February 26, 2018 · Filed: February 26, 2018

2007 FORD F-550. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO BATTERY CONTROL CENTER SAFETY RECALL. *LD *JS

Engine

ODI #10915481

Incident: October 5, 2016 · Filed: October 12, 2016

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.

Exterior Lighting

ODI #10554934

Incident: November 30, 2013 · Filed: December 5, 2013

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.

Fuel/Propulsion System

ODI #10544963

Incident: September 13, 2013 · Filed: September 23, 2013

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 TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM----ALL BECAUSE FORD WOULD NOT EVEN LET US KNOW THERE WAS A PROBLEM THAT COULD HAVE BEEN FIXED FOR A LOT LESS.

Engine

ODI #10521712

Incident: August 12, 2009 · Filed: June 25, 2013

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.

Engine

ODI #10515055

Incident: June 1, 2013 · Filed: June 4, 2013

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD F550 SD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING AS STEAM EMERGED FROM THE EXHAUST PIPE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION WHERE THEY STATED THAT THE OIL COOLER NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 240,000.

Fuel System, Diesel; Engine

ODI #10500525

Incident: January 2, 2013 · Filed: February 26, 2013

FORD GAS TANK DELAMINATION. LOSS OF POWER. ENGINE MISSING. THIS HAS BROUGHT ME EXTREME HEARTACHE AT THE WORST TIME. I AM A SEASONAL WORKER WHO RELIES SOLELY ON HIS TRUCK. WITHOUT IT I AM OUT OF BUSINESS. IT WILL COST ME ANYWHERE FROM $2,000 TO $6,000 TO FIX IT. AND I SIMPLY DON'T HAVE IT. *TR

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