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

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2007 Ford F-550 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-550 SD?

Owners have filed 23 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is fuel system, diesel (8 complaints), followed by engine (6).

How many 2007 Ford F-550 SD complaints mention a crash or fire?

0 of 23 complaints report a crash and 2 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2007 Ford F-550 SD recalls and problems

1 recall and 23 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2007 Ford F-550 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-550 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
Engine6
Electrical system2
Engine and engine cooling1
Exterior lighting1
Fuel system, gasoline1
Fuel/propulsion system1
Power train1
Service brakes1
Service brakes, hydraulic1

What owners report

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

Aug 5, 2021 · Electrical system · 45,720 miles
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…

May 7, 2021 · Engine · 6,000 miles · fire reported
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…

Mar 26, 2019 · Power train · 140,000 miles · fire reported
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, [phone removed]) DIAGNOSED THAT…

Feb 26, 2018 · Electrical system
2007 FORD F-550. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO BATTERY CONTROL CENTER SAFETY RECALL.

Oct 12, 2016 · Engine · 38,000 miles
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.

F-550 SD model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2004	2	49	1	5
2005	4	32	0	0
2006	1	44	0	1
2007	1	23	0	2
2008	4	26	2	0
2009	5	1	0	0
2010	7	1	0	0

Across all years, the 2000 F-550 SD has the most complaints (72). All Ford F-550 SD years →

Questions

Does the 2007 Ford F-550 SD have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2007 Ford F-550 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-550 SD?: Owners have filed 23 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is fuel system, diesel (8 complaints), followed by engine (6).
How many 2007 Ford F-550 SD complaints mention a crash or fire?: 0 of 23 complaints report a crash and 2 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 August 5, 2021.