2007 Ford E-250 Problems
- Complaints
- 6filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 21,500miles, 4 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 26campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2007 Ford E-250 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2007 Ford E-250. The part named most often is air bags, with 2 complaints (33% of the total), followed by electrical system (1) and engine cooling (1). 4 of the complaints include a mileage, and 75% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 21,500 miles. Of all complaints, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 26 recall campaigns and 13 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 1 NHTSA investigation and 3 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Air bags2 33%
- Electrical system1 17%
- Engine cooling1 17%
- Equipment1 17%
- Fuel system1 17%
- Suspension1 17%
Example complaints
Air bags: “Airbags deployed for no reason. I was doing 70 mph on the freeway and out of nowhere both airbags deployed didn't hit any bumps just smooth driving. Could of killed me.”
NHTSA complaint #11435148, filed 2021-10Electrical system: “The contact owns a 2007 Ford E-250. The contact's vehicle ignited in flames while parked. After the fire was extinguished the contact called the insurance company and then called Ford. The vehicle was towed to a shop, where it has remained for eight days. The cause of failure has not been diagnosed. However, the contact suspected an electrical failure. The current and failure mileages were 20,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10189244, filed 2007-04, 20,000 milesEngine cooling: “Engine revs up while power brake petal is depressed and transmission is engaged. It revs up enough to overpower the brake and propel the vehicle forward ( or backward if in reverse).”
NHTSA complaint #10241254, filed 2008-09, 23,000 milesEquipment: “Ford e250 van 9000#gvw. No rear seats, owners manual states a on/off switch for passenger side air bag for small child use, this van has no such switch, I am unable to transport my grand child safely. Ford was informed of this and stated it was a miss print in the owners manual. They say it was discontinued but not removed from the owners manual that had been revised twice. I have a van that I can not transport a small child in. The van was just bought new from Ford this month.”
NHTSA complaint #10201066, filed 2007-08Mileage when problems were reported
75% of the 4 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 20,000 and 23,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 16V350000May 24, 2016Equipment adaptive/mobilityCovers: Ford E-250 2006–2014, E-350 2006–2014, Transit 2015
New England Wheels (New England) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Ford E-250, E-350, and 2015 Ford Transit vans equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts by Ricon. The platform side plate of the…
- 15V779000Nov 20, 2015Equipment adaptive/mobilityCovers: Ford E-250 2006–2014, E-350 2006–2014
New England Wheels is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Ford E-250, and E-350 cargo vans modified to be equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts built by the Ricon Corporation. The affected lifts are…
- 15V763000Nov 17, 2015Equipment adaptive/mobilityCovers: Ford E-250 2006–2014, E-350 2006–2014
Mobility Specialists, Inc. (Mobility Specialists) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Ford E-250, and E-350 vehicles modified to be equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by Ricon…
- 15V729000Nov 4, 2015Equipment adaptive/mobilityCovers: Ford E-250 2006–2014, E-350 2006–2014, E-150 2006–2014
MobilityWorks (WMK Inc.) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Ford E-150, E-250, and E-350 vans modified by MobilityWorks to be equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by Ricon Corporation…
- 14V706000Nov 5, 2014Equipment adaptive/mobilityCovers: Ford E-250 2006–2014, E-350 2006–2014, E-150 2006–2014 +4 more
Cummings Mobility Conversion & Supply (Cummings) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Ford E-150, E-250, E-350, Chevrolet Express, 2006-2008 Dodge Sprinter, and 2009-2014 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, and 2013 Ford Transit Connect vehicles manufactured…
- 14V641000Oct 10, 2014Equipment adaptive/mobilityCovers: Ford E-250 2006–2013, E-350 2006–2013, E-150 2006–2013 +3 more
Mobility Works (WMK Inc.) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Ford E150, E250, and E350 vans modified by Mobility Works to be equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by Ricon Corporation…
See all 26 recalls for the 2007 Ford E-250 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
NHTSA investigations
- EA10003HVAC Switch FailuresClosed · Apr 13, 2010
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 13 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 10243490Sep 7, 2023Transmission and drivetrain. When performing any transmission fluid changes or topoffs involving MERCON SP, MERCON LV has replaced all versions of MERCON SP and can be used going forward. Mixing MERCON LV and MERCON SP in the…
- 10178768Jul 8, 2020Electrical system, Other or unknown. These SKUs are Trailer Brake Control Modules. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory due to an internal software issue. The internal software issue leads to a false check…
- 10056196May 1, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. Ford: when shifting between park, reverse and/or during 2-3 shift, an intermittent clunk occurs with a torqshift transmission. Model 2003-2014 f-super duty, e series, excursion, f-53 motorhome…
- 10055629Feb 1, 2014Engine cooling, Transmission and drivetrain. Ford: on some trucks, there is a no crank situation and if voltage on transmission range sensor at pin 21, is less than 5 volts, disconnect the engine cooling fan clutch, electronically, and recheck…
- 10039053Mar 1, 2011Brakes, Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain…. Ford: if there is an intermittent lack of power, surge, or hesitation while driving the brakes will override acceleration.
- 10039149Aug 26, 2010Transmission and drivetrain, Engine cooling. Ford: there are driveability concerns such as hesitation, low idle, or loss of power. 2007-2008 e150/250.
- 10022675Sep 19, 2007Brakes. Brake booster system may exhibit a brake pedal kickback and/or grabbing condition when applying the brakes.
- 10096432Jun 7, 2007Electrical system. On some vehicles, when the gateway 401 module transitions from its power down mode (ignition off) to its power up mode (ignition on) the module may not wake up. If this action occurs, the module's…
- 10022719Jun 7, 2007Equipment. Certain 2007 e-series strip chassis vehicle emission control information (veci) label replacement.
- 10022760Jun 1, 2007Transmission and drivetrain. Crank/no start/ no pcm communication and possibly p1336 and other codes.
Other model years of the Ford E-250
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 7 | 59,830 | 11 | — | 15 | — | Not enough data |
| 2013 | 11 | 40,000 | 11 | — | 15 | — | Not enough data |
| 2012 | 8 | 53,500 | 12 | — | 15 | — | Not enough data |
| 2011 | 6 | 27,746 | 16 | — | 15 | — | Not enough data |
| 2010 | 9 | 81,427 | 11 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2008 | 6 | 76,000 | 21 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2007 | 6 | 21,500 | 26 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2006 | 12 | 5,600 | 29 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2005 | 11 | 57,300 | 9 | — | 15 | — | Not enough data |
| 2004 | 8 | 89,500 | 16 | — | 15 | — | Not enough data |
| 2003 | 17 | 50,103 | 7 | — | 14 | — | Stable |
| 2002 | 17 | 40,000 | 5 | — | 14 | — | Falling |
| 2001 | 18 | 120,000 | 3 | — | 14 | — | Stable |
| 2000 | 18 | 43,519 | 5 | — | 14 | — | Stable |
| 1999 | 31 | 59,555 | 6 | — | 13 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1998 | 16 | 92,300 | 5 | — | 13 | — | Stable |
| 1997 | 24 | 98,500 | 4 | — | 14 | — | Stable |
| 1996 | 20 | 94,500 | 3 | — | 12 | — | Stable |
| 1995 | 15 | 115,000 | 3 | — | 12 | — | Stable |
| 1994 | 11 | 90,012 | 3 | — | 12 | — | Not enough data |
| 1993 | 7 | 162,792 | 3 | — | 13 | — | Not enough data |
| 1992 | 14 | 25,000 | 3 | — | 13 | — | Not enough data |
| 1991 | 8 | 150,000 | 1 | — | 13 | — | Not enough data |
| 1989 | 7 | 41,000 | 2 | — | 13 | — | Not enough data |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2007 Ford E-250 have?
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2007 Ford E-250 as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2007 Ford E-250 is reported most often?
Air bags is named most often, in 2 complaints (33% of the total), followed by electrical system with 1.
Has the 2007 Ford E-250 been recalled?
NHTSA lists 26 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2007 Ford E-250 reported?
Among the 4 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 21,500 miles and the middle half falls between 20,000 and 23,000 miles; 75% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.