2007 Ford F-550 SD Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2007 Ford F-550 SD recalls

Most common 2007 Ford F-550 SD problems

Problem areas named in the 23 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Fuel System, Diesel	8
Engine	6
Electrical System	2
Fuel System, Gasoline	1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	1
Suspension	1
Steering	1
Engine And Engine Cooling	1
Service Brakes	1
Fuel/Propulsion System	1

What owners report

2021-08-05, Electrical System
The contact owns a 2007 Ford F-550. The contact stated while driving 50 mph, the vehicle inadvertently stalled and lost power. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact veered to the side of the roadway and was able to restart the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure recurred the same day while pulling to a parking lot. The contact contacted the manufacturer of the battery control circuit who instructed the contact to do a jumper wire to bypass the vehicle issue. The contact stated that the issue was resolved. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The contact contacted the manufacturer to advise that the recall repair for NHTSA C

2021-05-07, Engine
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2007 FORD F-550. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE TRANSMISSION WAS IN THE PARK POSITION AND WITH THE ENGINE IDLING SUDDENLY FLAMES WERE PRESENT COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED TO THE SCENE AND EXTINGUISHED THE FLAMES. DURING THE INCIDENT THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. A REPORT WAS TAKEN BY THE SHERIFF'S DEPUTY. THE OWNER, A FIRE DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR, DETERMINED THAT THE FIRE WAS CAUSED BY A FAULTY ENGINE TURBO CHARGER. THE LOCAL DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 6,000. THE CONSUMER STATED 2007 BRUSH TRUCK IS GOING BACK TO WEIS FIRE SAFTEY IN KANSAS FOR A REBUILD. THE CONSUMER STATED THE INSURANC

2019-03-26, Power Train
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD F-550 SD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRANSFER CASE FAILED AND CAUSED THE CARPET TO CATCH FIRE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. MIKE THOMPSON'S RV SUPER STORE (902 RV CENTER DR, COLTON, CA 92324, (909) 318-2175) DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSFER CASE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 140,000.

2018-02-26, Electrical System
2007 FORD F-550. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO BATTERY CONTROL CENTER SAFETY RECALL. *LD *JS

2016-10-12, Engine
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD F-550 SD. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WAS LEAKING COMPRESSION FROM THE CYLINDERS INTO THE COOLANT SYSTEM. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A MALFUNCTIONED HEAD GASKET. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 38,000.

2007 Ford F-550 SD questions

Does the 2007 Ford F-550 SD have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2007 Ford F-550 SD: Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights; Exterior Lighting:Tail Lights. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2007 Ford F-550 SD?

Based on 23 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Fuel System, Diesel (8), Engine (6), Electrical System (2).

How do I check if a recall on my 2007 Ford F-550 SD has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.