2007 Ford F-150 Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 105about this part
- Share
- 22%of 488 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 99,616miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 105 complaints about the engine of the 2007 Ford F-150, 22% of the 488 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 99,616 miles. 3 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“First the trans went out in the middle of no where at 1130 at night with my newborn. Then the engine went as I was driving to work. We found out it was the cam phasers which we had to replace the engine for. We have done $8000 in repairs and it's not recalled??”
NHTSA complaint #11240791, filed 2019-07, 170,000 miles“I was driving down the road and I heard a loud popping noise so I pulled off on the side of the road and turned the truck off. I then saw smoke like the engine had overheated but in a matter of seconds flames ignited and I quickly got out of the vehicle and called 911. As I was speaking to the dispatcher there was a loud explosion and the whole front of my truck was engulfed in flames. …”
NHTSA complaint #10627389, filed 2014-08, 93,300 miles“When at a red light or stop sign the truck surges the RPM gage is out of control almost surging me into oncoming traffic this is the second time this has happen it also happened in 2015, took it to the shop and it cost me 385.00 and now a yesr later its happening again.”
NHTSA complaint #10874623, filed 2016-06, 35,000 miles“My 2007 Ford f150 has a major problem, when coming to a stop at a stop sign or red light, the engine surges forward the RPM gauge will fall to 400 RPM and without warning it surges to 1000 to 1200 RPM making it hard to control the truck, I'm very disappointed with Ford, I am a repeat Ford customer, but with this problem with my f150 it has only 35000 miles Ford will loose me as a customer for sure .”
NHTSA complaint #10598657, filed 2014-06, 38,000 miles“My truck accelerated on it's own while hitting the brake, I thought it might be my new mat so I removed it and it happened again. Not sure if I hit the gas pedal at the same time as the brake? I have never had this happen in all the years I drove fords or gmc. Your form would be easier if you could just type in info and boy I wish these programs would get rid of the state box and let us type it in.”
NHTSA complaint #10513960, filed 2013-05, 55,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10143079Jun 1, 2018Various vehicles equipped with a 4.6L, 5.4L, 6.8L modular 3 valve engine built on or before 8-Jan-2016 may exhibit symptoms that may include upper end engine noise, rough…
- 10109070Sep 21, 2016The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to…
- 10056148May 30, 2014Lincoln/ford: when driving from idle up to 1200 rpm, there may be an intermittent rattle noise coming from engine. 2004-2013 f-150, f-250, f-350, expedition, mark lt, navigator.
- 10048099Aug 1, 2012Ford/lincoln/mercury: may have sludge buildup in throttle body leading to less airflow or engine idling rpm fluctuation and hard starts or battery disconnect or dead battery…
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 17% |
| 2025 | 4 | 4% |
| 2024 | 12 | 6% |
| 2023 | 27 | 6% |
| 2022 | 38 | 6% |
| 2021 | 84 | 8% |
| 2020 | 130 | 18% |
| 2019 | 322 | 24% |
| 2018 | 510 | 22% |
| 2017 | 314 | 21% |
| 2016 | 319 | 15% |
| 2015 | 265 | 15% |
| 2014 | 180 | 12% |
| 2013 | 548 | 18% |
| 2012 | 483 | 27% |
| 2011 | 482 | 22% |
| 2010 | 107 | 13% |
| 2009 | 42 | 13% |
| 2008 | 53 | 14% |
| 2007 | 105 | 22% |
| 2006 | 74 | 13% |
| 2005 | 117 | 11% |
| 2004 | 92 | 5% |
| 2003 | 28 | 7% |
| 2002 | 66 | 8% |
| 2001 | 44 | 4% |
| 2000 | 23 | 2% |
| 1999 | 27 | 3% |
| 1998 | 14 | 1% |
| 1997 | 15 | 1% |
| 1996 | 3 | 1% |
| 1995 | 2 | 0% |
| 1994 | 3 | 0% |
| 1993 | 1 | 0% |
| 1989 | 1 | 0% |
Other parts of the 2007 Ford F-150
57 complaintsFuel system
54 complaintsVehicle speed control
54 complaintsTires
52 complaintsBrakes
44 complaintsElectrical system
42 complaintsEngine cooling
41 complaintsBody and structure
31 complaintsSteering
29 complaintsAir bags
27 complaintsOther or unknown
20 complaintsSuspension
16 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 Ford F-150
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.
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