Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (accelerator pedal, throttle, sudden acceleration, cruise control).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2007 Ford F-150 owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
Speedometer sticks at 60 mph on idle or when it's turned off. Does not Reflect actual speed of car. There are multiple cars with F150 with the similar complaint
Over the past six weeks, I have encountered three events in which my vehicle was accelerating while I had my foot on the brake. The first time, the truck was attempting to pull forward, vibrating, and revving the engine while I was stopped at a light .I thought it was a fluke or an error on my part and disregarded it. The second and third time, I was trying to slow down for the light with vehicles ahead of me. Instead of stopping as I was depressing the brake, the engine began to rev and pull forward. I depressed my brakes to floor and the truck stopped but the engine continued to rev and attempt to pull forward with the brake on. Ford company and my dealership, of course, denied any problems even after I cited several cases in which this occurred with other cars. They said sometimes sensors go out and they should not be responsible for it but were happy to do a diagnosis for $100. …
During shifting on streets and hwy's my rpms ramp up to 3000-5000. I have been driving while maintaining speed and then the rpms will ramp up then the speed steadily drops while my foot is still on the accelerator. Turning the overdrive off seems to help occasionally. I have also attempted to brake at lights and the rpms will ramp up and lurch forward almost causing me to rear end other vehicles. This is a major safety concern and I dont understand why Ford hasn't issued a recall and addressed this safety hazard. My o/d light occasionally flashes and when in "park" then putting the gear in "reverse" it wouldn't operate and where my digital mileage is said "trans fault". I turned the vehicle off, then back on and the o/d was off and was able to back up. None of my warning lights have come on at all. Occasionally at a stop sign when I attempt to accelerate there's a delay in movement. …
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Ford f-150. While driving various speeds and without depressing the accelerator or brake pedals, the vehicle inadvertently accelerated as the check engine warning indicator illuminated and the engine revved. The contact stated that the failures also occurred while making a left turn and the steering wheel seized, which made it difficult to make the left turn. The brake pedal was depressed in order to stop the vehicle. After stopping, turning off and restarting the vehicle it was able to operate normally. The vehicle was not taken to an independent mechanic or dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The contact mentioned that the failure occurred at least three other times. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was opened. The contact was referred to NHTSA by the manufacturer. The approximate failure mileage was 143,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Ford f150. The contact was driving with the cruise control engaged when it deactivated. The contact does not remember what speed he was driving when the failure occurred. Within a few minutes, the cruise control engaged on its own when the speed began to increase. The contact was unable to turn the cruise control off and the failure persisted until the vehicle accelerated backwards and crashed into a tree. The contact was not injured; however, the vehicle was severely damaged. The dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and would not provide any assistance. The failure mileage was 29,728.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Ford f-150. The contact was shifting from park to reverse when the vehicle abnormally accelerated in reverse until heavy pressure was applied to the brake pedal. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed. Approximately four days later, the failure recurred while decelerating from approximately 5 MPH. The contact was unable to stop the unintended acceleration by applying the brakes and was involved in a crash. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where they were unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was repaired for the body damages. The failure and current mileage was 55,000.
2/26/08 sudden acceleration at stop light - lurched forward almost hit vehicle turning left in front of me. Took to dealership....dealer could find nothing but replaced fuel throttle body. The next day, I picked up the vehicle, drove <30 miles and it happened again while at full stop - hit vehicle in front of me...3 injuries. The occupants in the vehicle the consumer hit were injured. Updated 07/22/08 updated 03/08/10 the consumer no longers owns the vehicle. Updated 04/07/10. The cosumer received a denial letter from Ford, stating they would not provide any assitance. Updated 05/04/10.
Driving along, about 35mph, stopped vehicle at traffic light, engine started revving, placed both feet on brake, tried shifting to neutral, problem got worse (revved higher), light turned green, let go of brake, engine revved and vehicle went to 45mph without accelerating, applied brake, pulled over, shut off engine, restarted engine, still revving, pulled back on gas pedal with foot, engine rpms finally dropped to normal, inspected floor area -found no obstructions nor debris in pedal. Also concerned that this May have happened once before about 2 years ago, when I was involved in an accident.
Tl contact owns a 2007 Ford f-150. While shifting the gear into reverse the vehicle accelerated backwards at full speed. The contact's vehicle struck another vehicle. When the contact shifted the gear into drive the vehicle continued to accelerate in reverse. The vehicle shut off moments after the gear was shifted into drive. Once the engine stopped the vehicle was able to accelerate forward. The contact's insurance agencywas currently in possession of the vehicle for further investigation. The failure mileage was 2,968.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Ford f150. While driving at relatively low speeds of 5 MPH and pulling into a the driveway, the vehicle abnormally accelerated without warrant. The vehicle proceeded to crash through the garage door. The contact was uninjured yet the vehicle sustained substantial front end damage. The dealer was unable to duplicate the failure and advised there was nothing wrong with the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 16,402.
Acceleration complaints in other F-150 years
Frequently asked questions
How common are acceleration problems on the 2007 Ford F-150?
NHTSA has 54 complaints about the speed control & acceleration of the 2007 Ford F-150, 11% of the model year's 488 complaints. The component named most often is cruise control (3 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2007 Ford F-150 acceleration problems?
No. NHTSA lists no speed control & acceleration recall for the 2007 Ford F-150, though it has 2 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2007 Ford F-150 acceleration problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 45,000 miles, and 34% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 9 crashes, 4 fires and 1 injury to speed control & acceleration problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.