Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2007 Ford E-150
NHTSA data on file today
The 2007 Ford E-150 has 19 NHTSA recall campaigns and 12 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #15V729000 Wheel Chair Lift Link Arm Pivot Holes NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V706000 Wheelchair Lift - Platform Cracking NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V641000 Wheelchair Lift - Platform Cracking NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V584000 Wheelchair Lift - Platform Cracking NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V279000 Wheelchair Lift/Outer Roll Stop Latching Mechanism NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V261000 Wheelchair Lift Armored Cable Short Circuit NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #11E047000 FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V242000 WHEELCHAIR LIFTS/INTERLOCK BELT NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V243000 WHEELCHAIR LIFTS/UP BUTTON NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V153000 WHEELCHAIR LIFTS/UP BUTTON NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V151000 WHEELCHAIR LIFTS/INTERLOCK BELT NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09V102000 THRESHOLD WARNING SYSTEM/FMVSS 404/RICON NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09V100000 FMVSS 403/ANTI-STOW INTERLOCK/RICON NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #08V568000 THRESHOLD WARNING SYSTEM/FMVSS 404/RICON NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #08V569000 FMVSS 403/ANTI-STOW INTERLOCK/RICON NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #08V537000 FMVSS 403/ANTI-STOW INTERLOCK/RICON NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #08V536000 THRESHOLD WARNING SYSTEM/FMVSS 404/RICON NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #08V518000 THRESHOLD WARNING SYSTEM/FMVSS 404/RICON NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #08V057000 FUEL RAIL NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 4 complaints
- Electrical System 2 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 2 complaints
- Air Bags 1 complaint
- Engine and Engine Cooling 1 complaint
- Fuel/Propulsion System 1 complaint
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$8,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2007 Ford E-150 shows an average reliability profile, primarily impacted by several recalls regarding adaptive equipment related to wheelchair lifts. Complaints have been modest and not concentrated on severe powertrain or safety issues, implying typical used van reliability.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine | 100,000–150,000 miles | $1,500–$3,000 | common |
| electrical system | 80,000–120,000 miles | $300–$800 | common |
| vehicle speed control | 80,000–120,000 miles | $200–$400 | occasional |
| fuel system | 90,000–130,000 miles | $500–$1,000 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil change every 5,000 miles
- Tire rotation every 6,000 miles
- Brake fluid replacement every 2 years
- Transmission fluid change every 60,000 miles
- Coolant flush every 4 years
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Strong fuel odor possibly indicating a leak
- Inconsistent vehicle speed control
- Electrical outages affecting key systems
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2007 Ford E-150 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.