Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2007 Ford F-550 SD
NHTSA data on file today
The 2007 Ford F-550 SD has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 23 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
- Engine 6 complaints
- Electrical System 2 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 1 complaint
- Exterior Lighting 1 complaint
- Fuel System, Gasoline 1 complaint
Of the 23 complaints on file, 2 report a fire (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $7,000–$14,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2007 Ford F-550 SD shows a notable frequency of fuel system and diesel engine issues, manifested in recalls and complaints. With multiple owner-reported problems and relevant recalls, ongoing maintenance can be expensive and frequent.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| fuel system | 80,000–120,000 miles | $400–$1,500 | common |
| diesel engine | 70,000–110,000 miles | $500–$2,000 | common |
| service brakes | 60,000–100,000 miles | $300–$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 and filter change
- Brake pad replacement
- Coolant system flush
- Transmission service
- Fuel filter replacement
- Serpentine belt inspection
- Tire rotation and balance
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Fuel leaks or odors
- Engine stalling or rough idle
- Brake pedal softness
- Unusual smoke from exhaust
- Inconsistent trailer lighting operation
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2007 Ford F-550 SD at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.