Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2007 Ford F-250 SD
NHTSA data on file today
The 2007 Ford F-250 SD has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 54 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #20E090000 Steering May Lock Up NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #11V352000 STEERING COLUMN MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH/FMVSS 108 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #08E026000 AFTERMARKET SUSPENSION KITS NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Suspension 30 complaints
- Steering 23 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 4 complaints
- Tires 4 complaints
- Power Train 3 complaints
- Structure 3 complaints
Of the 54 complaints on file, 2 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 54 complaints, owners report 4 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $9,500–$15,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2007 Ford F-250 SD has multiple recalls affecting steering and suspension components and numerous owner complaints about suspension issues. This indicates reliability weaknesses, particularly in handling and ride comfort.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| suspension | 70,000–100,000 miles | $400–$1,000 | very common |
| steering | 60,000–90,000 miles | $300–$800 | common |
| engine cooling | 80,000–110,000 miles | $500–$1,200 | 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 changes every 5,000 miles
- Brake fluid replacement every 30,000 miles
- Transmission fluid service at 100,000 miles
- Inspect and rotate tires every 10,000 miles
- Coolant flush at 100,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Vibrations while driving
- Steering wheel play
- Uneven tire wear
- Overheating engine
- Grinding noises when turning
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2007 Ford F-250 SD at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.