Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2007 Ford F-450 SD
NHTSA data on file today
The 2007 Ford F-450 SD has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 16 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 #07E066000 90 DEGREE 7-WAY RIGHT ANGLE ADAPTORS/TOW ASSEMBLIE NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Fuel System, Diesel 8 complaints
- Fuel System, Gasoline 3 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 2 complaints
- Air Bags 1 complaint
- Fuel/Propulsion System 1 complaint
- Power Train 1 complaint
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $7,500–$15,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2007 Ford F-450 SD has notable issues with the fuel and diesel systems, with multiple complaints indicating potential reliability concerns. Recalls for exterior lighting and electrical equipment further highlight its below-average dependability. While major engine and cooling complaints are less frequent, these could become costly if they occur.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| fuel system | 70,000–100,000 miles | $400–$1,200 | common |
| diesel system | 80,000–110,000 miles | $500–$2,500 | common |
| engine cooling | 100,000–130,000 miles | $300–$1,400 | 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
- Brake inspection and pad replacement
- Transmission fluid change
- Fuel filter replacement
- Cooling system service
- Suspension check
- Battery inspection and replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Fuel smell in the cabin
- Overheating engine
- Intermittent power loss
- Unusual diesel noises
- Erratic engine temperature
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2007 Ford F-450 SD at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.