Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2007 Ford F-350
NHTSA data on file today
The 2007 Ford F-350 has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 36 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #11V352000 STEERING COLUMN MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH/FMVSS 108 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09V026000 FMVSS 403/ANTI-STOW INTERLOCK/RICON NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09V025000 THRESHOLD WARNING SYSTEM/FMVSS 404/RICON NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07E066000 90 DEGREE 7-WAY RIGHT ANGLE ADAPTORS/TOW ASSEMBLIE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E087000 WHEEL RIMS - BRAKE LINE WEAR NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Suspension 12 complaints
- Steering 8 complaints
- Electrical System 4 complaints
- Engine 4 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 4 complaints
- Tires 4 complaints
Of the 36 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash and 1 a fire; across all 36 complaints, owners report 2 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $8,500–$14,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2007 Ford F-350 faces reliability issues across multiple components, notably suspension and steering, with a below-average rating. Recalls mainly address lighting and brake-related equipment. Owner complaints highlight frequent suspension and steering problems, impacting ownership costs.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| suspension | 55,000–90,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | very common |
| steering | 60,000–100,000 miles | $400–$1,200 | common |
| brake lines | 70,000–110,000 miles | $300–$800 | occasional |
| fuel system | 65,000–95,000 miles | $250–$750 | occasional |
| electrical system | 70,000–100,000 miles | $200–$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 change every 5,000 miles
- Replace air filter annually
- Tire rotation every 7,000 miles
- Brake fluid replacement every 2 years
- Coolant flush every 30,000 miles
- Transmission service every 60,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Clunking noises in suspension
- Steering wheel vibrations
- Uneven tire wear
- Soft or spongy brake pedal
- Fuel odor in the cabin
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2007 Ford F-350 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.