Does the 2007 Ford F-450 SD have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2007 Ford F-450 SD, the most recent reported on July 13, 2011 (Exterior lighting: brake lights, Exterior lighting: tail lights). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2007 Ford F-450 SD?

Owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is fuel system, diesel (8 complaints), followed by fuel system, gasoline (3).

How many 2007 Ford F-450 SD complaints mention a crash or fire?

0 of 16 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2007 Ford F-450 SD recalls and problems

1 recall and 16 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2007 Ford F-450 SD.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2007 Ford F-450 SD recalls

Exterior lighting: brake lights · Exterior lighting: tail lights

NHTSA campaign 11V352000 · reported July 13, 2011 · FORD MOTOR COMPANY · 26,715 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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 to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." the multi-function switch was shipped with a subcomponent (slider) that may experience deformation. A multi-function switch with a deformed slider may malfunction causing the turn signal, tail lights, hazard warning signal flashers and/or brake lights not to activate.
The risk: Non-functioning lights could increase the risk of a crash.
The fix: 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.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Fuel system, diesel8
Fuel system, gasoline3
Engine and engine cooling2
Air bags1
Fuel/propulsion system1
Power train1
Steering1
Suspension1

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Jan 31, 2017 · Fuel/propulsion system · 41,768 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD F-450 SD. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO RESTART AFTER VARIOUS ATTEMPTS; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. IN, ADDITION THE CONTACT STATED THAT…

Dec 23, 2014 · Fuel system, diesel · 96,356 miles
THE VEHICLE INVOLVED IS A HORTON AMBULANCE ON A FORD F450 CHASIS. WHILE ON AN EMERGENCY CALL THE UNIT STOPPED OPERATING AND THEN ENGINE WOULD NO LONGER START. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO TED BRITT FORD'S TRUCK REPAIR CENTER IN CHANTILLY. UPON EXAMINATION THEY FOUND THAT DUE TO THE FUEL TANK DELAMINATING, DEBRIS HAD…

Jun 20, 2013 · Fuel system, diesel · 60,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD F-450. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE BEING INSPECTED BY A DEALER, IT WAS FOUND THAT THE FUEL TANK WAS DELAMINATING ON THE INSIDE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. UPDATED 7/22/13

May 12, 2011 · Fuel system, gasoline · 60,783 miles
9/10/08~ HAD TO REPLACE EGR ADN CAC TUBE COMING APART, REPLACE 2 INJECTORS. 9/12/08~ 2 DAYS LATER BACK TO REPLACE FUEL FILTERS.

May 12, 2011 · Engine and engine cooling · 61,481 miles
3/11/09~ HAD TO REPLACE EGR COOLER, FAILED COMPONET, REPLACED OIL COOLER, FLUSHED COOLING SYSTEM, REPLACE EGR VALVE AND EGR VALVE GOT STUCK AGAIN. 6/18/09~ 3 MONTHS LATER BACK IN SHOP AGAIN FOR SAME PROBLEM AND REPLACED EGR VALVE ASSEMBLY AGAIN. 7/14/09 BACK AGAIN IN SHOP AGAIN FOR SAME PROBLEM AND REPLAED HOSE, TANK…

F-450 SD model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2004	2	33	1	1
2005	4	40	0	0
2006	1	35	2	0
2007	1	16	0	0
2008	3	68	1	3
2009	5	3	0	0
2010	6	3	0	0

Across all years, the 2008 F-450 SD has the most complaints (68). All Ford F-450 SD years →

Questions

Does the 2007 Ford F-450 SD have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2007 Ford F-450 SD, the most recent reported on July 13, 2011 (Exterior lighting: brake lights, Exterior lighting: tail lights). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Ford F-450 SD?: Owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is fuel system, diesel (8 complaints), followed by fuel system, gasoline (3).
How many 2007 Ford F-450 SD complaints mention a crash or fire?: 0 of 16 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received January 31, 2017.