Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (doors, hood, frame, rust, paint and trim).
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).
The contact owns a 2007 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, she became aware that the sub frame, underneath the vehicle, was cracked. The contact stated that the frame was loose and was visible by standing in front of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who confirmed that the frame was cracked and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to file a complaint. The failure mileage was approximately 190,000.
Yesterday I discovered that the frame of my truck is completely rusted through in at least 2 places on the passenger side. I cannot confirm these are the only areas. The passenger side appears much worse than the driver side.
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. By the time the fire department arrived and put out the fire my hood was totally burned up the engine is burned up and melted and the windshield and driver's side window blew out and the dash and front interior is burned and melted. I am lucky that I was able to get out in time because it happened so quickly. I am also glad my 10 month old son was not with me on this day.
I went to have my brakes replaced on my f-150 with 54,000 miles on the odometer and the mechanic told me the frame was completely rusted out and that he was able to put a screwdriver through it. He didn't want to install the brakes. I have owned this truck since new and it has (mostly) been garaged throughout. The body panels, interior , transmission, engine, etc. Are in excellent shape. It appears to be the same problem reported by many others, so I'm not sure why there hasn't been a Ford recall on this dangerous situation. It's obviously been going on for some time, but I never looked under the truck to see the extent of the rust, given that the body was in great shape (no rust).
Frame is completely rusted through to the point that it cannot be repaired and is unsafe. It cannot pass a state safety inspection and has deteriorated to the point where it cannot even be put on a lift because it has no structural integrity. There are large holes rusted through and where it hasn't entirely rusted through, the metal has deteriorated to being less than half of its original thickness. The problem went unnoticed because the rest of the truck showed no signs of any advanced deterioration.
I was stopping and about to park into a parking stall. As I was applying my brake, the vehicle suddenly accelerated. It jumped a curb, crossed a landscape island, took down shrubs, then stopped on the other side. It happened few other times, but not to this extend. Other times I thought I May have accidentally pressed on the gas pedal, and did not pay too much attention. One other time it happened, it was raining when I thought perhaps it was the rain that caused it.
This is regarding a 2007 Ford f150 supercrew. During the vehicles yearly inspection it was discovered that the frame of the vehicle under the cab is completely rusted out and cracked extensively. It is cracked beyond repair and no longer safe to drive. This vehicle is only 12 years old and should not be experiencing extensive premature rust in this way. There are alot of these trucks on the road and it's only a matter of time before someone gets hurt.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Ford f-150. The contact stated that water drained onto the front passenger side floorboard when it rained. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referenced technical service bulletin number: 07-13-5. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in a recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 137,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Ford f-150. While parked, the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the technician stated that the fuel driver module was corroded and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000. Ma 08/14/15 updated 10/19/2017
Cab corner rust out rock pall rust out when I pay 38000 grand for a truck new off the lot now with 30000 miles should not be that much rust come to find out on the back of the cab corner there a gap where water leak in to the rocker and the water lays in there and rust out the bottom of the door and how hard would of been to run a bead of seam sealer for water could of got down in there.
Body complaints in other F-150 years
Frequently asked questions
How common are body problems on the 2007 Ford F-150?
NHTSA has 31 complaints about the body & structure of the 2007 Ford F-150, 6% of the model year's 488 complaints. The component named most often is body (22 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2007 Ford F-150 body problems?
No. NHTSA lists no body & structure 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 body problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 93,000 miles, and 4% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 1 crash, 1 fire and 0 injuries to body & structure 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.