2007 FORD F-750 SD — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
4
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
3
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2007 FORD F-750 SD
The 2007 FORD F-750 SD has received a total of 4 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY. 3 technical service bulletins have been issued by Ford Motor Company for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System (1 complaint), Power Train (1 complaint), and Service Brakes (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2007 FORD F-750 SD
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2007 FORD F-750 SD, potentially affecting up to 31 vehicles.
Recall 07V238000 — POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
| 31 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN TRUCKS BUILT WITH DANA REAR AXLES, THE REAR AXLE MAY HAVE A HOUSING THAT WAS BUILT USING STEEL THAT WAS THINNER THAN SPECIFIED.
Consequence: THROUGH NORMAL USE, THE AXLE HOUSING COULD FATIGUE AND DEVELOP A CRACK WHICH COULD RESULT IN A WHEEL END LOCK-UP OR SEPARATION, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AXLE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 12, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-248-0186.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2007 FORD F-750 SD
4 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2007 FORD F-750 SD. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Air | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
AFTER A REPAIR TO THE TRANSMISSION BY A LICENSED FACILITY, THE PROP SHAFT DEPARTED THE REAR AXLE DUE TO A FLANGE BREAKING. THE PROP SHAFT FAILED AROUND AND TORE OFF THE WIRING HARNESS TO THE TRANSMISSION AND THE REAR BRAKE LINES; THE CABLE TO THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS ALSO COMPROMISED. AS A RESULT, THE ENGINE STOPPED. ALL POWER STEERING AND ALL BRAKING WAS LOST; THE TRUCK ROLLED TO A STOP, AND THEN ROLLED BACKWARDS ON A BUSY HIGHWAY. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO STEER THE VEHICLE INTO A SNOW BANK. I FEEL THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AS A FAILURE LIKE THIS SHOULD NOT HAVE CAUSED SUCH A CATASTROPHIC LOSS OF CONTROL- THE FRONT BRAKES AT LEAST SHOULD HAVE WORKED. *TR
AFTER A REPAIR TO THE TRANSMISSION BY A LICENSED FACILITY, THE PROP SHAFT DEPARTED THE REAR AXLE DUE TO A FLANGE BREAKING. THE PROP SHAFT FAILED AROUND AND TORE OFF THE WIRING HARNESS TO THE TRANSMISSION AND THE REAR BRAKE LINES; THE CABLE TO THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS ALSO COMPROMISED. AS A RESULT, THE ENGINE STOPPED. ALL POWER STEERING AND ALL BRAKING WAS LOST; THE TRUCK ROLLED TO A STOP, AND THEN ROLLED BACKWARDS ON A BUSY HIGHWAY. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO STEER THE VEHICLE INTO A SNOW BANK. I FEEL THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AS A FAILURE LIKE THIS SHOULD NOT HAVE CAUSED SUCH A CATASTROPHIC LOSS OF CONTROL- THE FRONT BRAKES AT LEAST SHOULD HAVE WORKED. *TR
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD F-750 SD. WHILE DRIVING IN REVERSE AT 5 MPH, THE AIR MUFFLER BECAME UNWELDED AND THE AIR BRAKES FAILED. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT COULD NOT STOP THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER STATED THAT HE MUST PURCHASE NEW PARTS AND REPAIR THE VEHICLE HIMSELF. THE CONTACT PURCHASED THE NEW PARTS, WHICH ARE NOW A DIFFERENT DESIGN, AND MADE A MECHANIC PERFORM THE REPAIRS. THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY DRIVING PROPERLY. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 23,079. UPDATED 3/9/09 *CN THE CONSUMER STATED THE BRAKES FAILED WHILE HE WAS BACKING OUT OF HIS DRIVEWAY. THE PROBLEM WAS A FAULTY AIR MUFFLER THAT WAS IMPROPERLY WELDED. UPDATED 03/11/09. *JB
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD F-750 SD. WHILE DRIVING IN REVERSE AT 5 MPH, THE AIR MUFFLER BECAME UNWELDED AND THE AIR BRAKES FAILED. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT COULD NOT STOP THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER STATED THAT HE MUST PURCHASE NEW PARTS AND REPAIR THE VEHICLE HIMSELF. THE CONTACT PURCHASED THE NEW PARTS, WHICH ARE NOW A DIFFERENT DESIGN, AND MADE A MECHANIC PERFORM THE REPAIRS. THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY DRIVING PROPERLY. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 23,079. UPDATED 3/9/09 *CN THE CONSUMER STATED THE BRAKES FAILED WHILE HE WAS BACKING OUT OF HIS DRIVEWAY. THE PROBLEM WAS A FAULTY AIR MUFFLER THAT WAS IMPROPERLY WELDED. UPDATED 03/11/09. *JB
Safety Rating for the 2007 FORD F-750 SD
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2007 FORD F-750 SD in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2007 FORD F-750 SD
Ford Motor Company has issued 3 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2007 FORD F-750 SD. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
0715 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
VEHICLE DIAGNOSTICS AND PROGRAMMING USING IDS-6.0L ENGINE AND LOW CAB FORWARD WITH 4.5L ENGINE. *KB
06163 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
NO START, NO ECM/TCM COMMUNICATIONS AND/OR FLASHING AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION INDICATOR. *KB
06169 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK
RIGHT FUEL TANK EMPTY - FUEL DOES NOT TRANSFER FROM LEFT TANK. *KB
NHTSA Investigations for the 2007 FORD F-750 SD
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FORD F-750 SD
- 2005 FORD F-750 SD — 0 complaints
- 2006 FORD F-750 SD — 0 complaints
- 2007 FORD F-750 SD (current)
- 2008 FORD F-750 SD — 1 complaint
- 2009 FORD F-750 SD — 0 complaints
- 2010 FORD F-750 SD — 0 complaints
- 2011 FORD F-750 SD — 0 complaints
- 2012 FORD F-750 SD — 0 complaints
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