Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2007 Ford F-150
NHTSA data on file today
The 2007 Ford F-150 has 7 NHTSA recall campaigns and 488 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #09E025000 FMVSS 108/REPLACEMENT HEADLAMPS/AMBER REFLECTOR NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #08V523000 HYDRO-CARBON PAPER ADHERED TO AIRBOX COVER NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07E089000 FMVSS 108/AFTERMARKET HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07E080000 AFTERMARKET HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07E075000 FMVSS 108/REPLACEMENT HEADLAMPS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07E066000 90 DEGREE 7-WAY RIGHT ANGLE ADAPTORS/TOW ASSEMBLIE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07V278000 FUEL TANK NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 105 complaints
- Power Train 57 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 54 complaints
- Tires 52 complaints
- Electrical System 42 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 41 complaints
Of the 488 complaints on file, 40 report a crash and 13 a fire; across all 488 complaints, owners report 38 injuries and 1 death (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $7,500–$12,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2007 Ford F-150 faces reliability issues, notably with its engine and power train, based on numerous complaints and a significant recall history. Headlight and fuel system recalls are also notable. Buyers should budget for potential repair costs and keep an eye on common failure symptoms.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine | 80,000–120,000 miles | $1,500–$3,000 | common |
| power train | 75,000–130,000 miles | $1,200–$2,500 | common |
| brakes | 60,000–100,000 miles | $300–$600 | 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 and filter change every 5,000 miles
- Brake inspection and service annually
- Transmission fluid change every 60,000 miles
- Coolant flush every 50,000 miles
- Air filter change every 30,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Check engine light
- Strange noises from engine
- Loss of power or acceleration
- Fuel smells in the cabin
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2007 Ford F-150 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.