2007 Ford F-550 SD Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 26%of 23 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 70,094miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the engine of the 2007 Ford F-550 SD, 26% of the 23 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70,094 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Ford gas tank delamination. Loss of power. Engine missing. This has brought me extreme heartache at the worst time. I am a seasonal worker who relies solely on his truck. Without it I am out of business. It will cost me anywhere from $2,000 to $6,000 to fix it. And I simply don't have it.”
NHTSA complaint #10500525, filed 2013-02, 124,335 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10915481, filed 2016-10, 38,000 miles“The contact owns a 2007 Ford f550 sd. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning as steam emerged from the exhaust pipe. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where they stated that the oil cooler needed to be repaired. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 240,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10515055, filed 2013-06, 240,000 miles“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 was destroyed. A report was taken by the sheriff's deputy. The owner, a fire department director, determined that the fire was caused by a faulty engine turbo charger. The local dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The failure mileage was 6,000. …”
NHTSA complaint #11415570, filed 2021-05, 6,000 miles“The contact owns a 2007 Ford f550 sd. The contact stated that he heard a hissing noise coming from under the hood. The contact lifted the hood and noticed that the head gasket was blown. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where they advised that the head gasket needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and stated that the vehicle was no longer under warranty. The failure mileage was 65,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10483624, filed 2012-11, 65,000 milesEngine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2 | 22% |
| 2021 | 2 | 17% |
| 2015 | 4 | 36% |
| 2014 | 2 | 22% |
| 2012 | 3 | 50% |
| 2008 | 6 | 23% |
| 2007 | 6 | 26% |
| 2006 | 3 | 7% |
| 2005 | 2 | 6% |
| 2004 | 1 | 2% |
| 2003 | 2 | 6% |
| 2002 | 1 | 5% |
| 2000 | 2 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2007 Ford F-550 SD
10 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 Ford F-550 SD
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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