2007 FORD F-550 SD — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
25
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
5
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2007 FORD F-550 SD
The 2007 FORD F-550 SD has received a total of 25 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS, EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS, EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. 5 technical service bulletins have been issued by Ford Motor Company for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Fuel System Diesel (8 complaints), Engine (6 complaints), and Electrical System (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2007 FORD F-550 SD
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2007 FORD F-550 SD, potentially affecting up to 53,605 vehicles.
Recall 11V352000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
| 26,715 vehicles affected
Defect: FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 RANGER TRUCKS BUILT FROM JANUARY 25, 2011, THROUGH APRIL 25, 2011 AT THE TWIN CITIES ASSEMBLY PLANT, AND SERVICE PARTS DISTRIBUTED TO DEALERS FOR CERTAIN 2004 THROUGH 2011 MODEL YEAR RANGER TRUCKS, 2002 THROUGH 2005 MODEL YEAR EXCURSION VEHICLES, AND 2002 THROUGH 2007 MODEL YEAR F-250, F-350, F-450, AND F-550 TRUCKS FOR FAILING...
Consequence: NON-FUNCTIONING LIGHTS COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SWITCHES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 15, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD MOTOR COMPANY CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP CENTER AT 1-866-436-7332.
View full details →Recall 11V352000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
| 26,715 vehicles affected
Defect: FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 RANGER TRUCKS BUILT FROM JANUARY 25, 2011, THROUGH APRIL 25, 2011 AT THE TWIN CITIES ASSEMBLY PLANT, AND SERVICE PARTS DISTRIBUTED TO DEALERS FOR CERTAIN 2004 THROUGH 2011 MODEL YEAR RANGER TRUCKS, 2002 THROUGH 2005 MODEL YEAR EXCURSION VEHICLES, AND 2002 THROUGH 2007 MODEL YEAR F-250, F-350, F-450, AND F-550 TRUCKS FOR FAILING...
Consequence: NON-FUNCTIONING LIGHTS COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SWITCHES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 15, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD MOTOR COMPANY CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP CENTER AT 1-866-436-7332.
View full details →Recall 07E066000 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
| 175 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN CEQUENT 90 DEGREE 7-WAY RIGHT ANGLE ADAPTORS SOLD BY DISTRIBUTORS IN TOW PACKAGES FOR AFTERMARKET SALES TO TOW 5TH WHEEL RV TRAVEL TRAILERS. DUE TO INCORRECT WIRING OF THE HARNESS, THE TRAILER LIGHTS MAY NOT OPERATE PROPERLY.
Consequence: IF THE TRAILER LIGHTS ARE NOT WORKING PROPERLY, A VEHICLE CRASH CAN OCCUR.
Remedy: ALL OF THE DEFECTIVE TOW PACKAGES ARE STILL AT THE DISTRIBUTOR LEVEL AND HAVE NOT BEEN SOLD TO ANY CONSUMERS.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2007 FORD F-550 SD
25 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2007 FORD F-550 SD. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System Diesel | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System12v24v48v Battery | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasoline | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulic | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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 Campaign Number: 13V265000 (Electrical System) was not completed effectively however, the manufacturer informed the contact that the dealer needed to verify the information. The dealer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact they could not assist. The approximate failure mileage was 45,720.
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 INSURANCE COMPANY DEEMED THE TURBO CHARGER AS THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE.
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.
2007 FORD F-550. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO BATTERY CONTROL CENTER SAFETY RECALL. *LD *JS
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.
Safety Rating for the 2007 FORD F-550 SD
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2007 FORD F-550 SD in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2007 FORD F-550 SD
Ford Motor Company has issued 5 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2007 FORD F-550 SD. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
20232 — POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
2005-08 F250-550 SUPER DUTY MANUAL TRANSMISSION - CLUTCH PEDAL CONCERN. *NJ
19772 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
POWER STEERING PUMP PULLEY ALIGNMENT. *KB
19521 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
LACK OF POWER OR LACK OF PERFORMANCE CONDITION WHEN OPERATED ABOVE 5,000 FEET OF ALTITUDE. *KB
19537 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
MISFIRE AND DTC P0300. *KB
0798 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT
ABS LIGHT ON AND POSSIBLE C1175, C1236, P0500,P0503. *KB
NHTSA Investigations for the 2007 FORD F-550 SD
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FORD F-550 SD
- 2002 FORD F-550 SD — 31 complaints
- 2003 FORD F-550 SD — 40 complaints
- 2004 FORD F-550 SD — 67 complaints
- 2005 FORD F-550 SD — 41 complaints
- 2006 FORD F-550 SD — 55 complaints
- 2007 FORD F-550 SD (current)
- 2008 FORD F-550 SD — 31 complaints
- 2009 FORD F-550 SD — 1 complaint
- 2010 FORD F-550 SD — 2 complaints
- 2011 FORD F-550 SD — 4 complaints
- 2012 FORD F-550 SD — 8 complaints
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- FORD F-150 — 45,660 total complaints
- FORD EXPLORER — 42,140 total complaints
- FORD ESCAPE — 34,654 total complaints
- FORD FOCUS — 29,539 total complaints
- FORD FUSION — 28,243 total complaints
- FORD TAURUS — 23,867 total complaints
- FORD WINDSTAR — 19,456 total complaints
- FORD EDGE — 17,247 total complaints