Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (service brakes, ABS, rotors and pads, parking brake).
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 ABS CONTROL MODULE has gone out therefore there isn't any all wheel braking control for the vehicle. I know of my vehicle and several more that have this same problem. They range from 2007 up to 2012. With this problem also they will not pass State Emissions Inspection. I just inherited my vehicle. I was the owner of a repair shop and had several pickups with this very problem. This repair cost from Ford is over $1,000.00. This seems to be a recurring failure with the brake system.
Tl* the contact owned a 2007 Ford f-150. The contact stated that while traveling at 73 MPH, he attempted to depress the brake pedal and the brake pedal broke without warning. As a result of the brake failure, the contact rear ended an 18-wheeler truck. The air bag deployed upon impact however, the seat belt failed to retract. The contact received medical attention at the scene and was later transported to a hospital. The other driver was also treated at the scene but his injuries were unknown. The contact sustained a broken right arm and a broken right femur. A police report was filed at the scene. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to a local junk yard. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 141,000.
Put truck in reverse, it sped up and brakes did not work. Stopped by backing into a tree, then drove fine. Three days later came to an intersection and was unable to stop. Hit another vehicle in the intersection.
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. …
Tl contact owns a 2007 Ford f150. The contact was driving approximately 50 MPH on normal road conditions. There was an excessive force applied to the brake pedal. The vehicle failed to slow down and crashed into the rear of a proceeding vehicle. The brake pedal broke as a result of the pressure applied to it. The police and ambulance were called to the scene. The driver sustained a minor injury and the passenger sustained severe injuries to the neck and head. The air bags failed to deploy on impact. The vehicle was towed to a collision shop and repaired for the damages. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for the repair of the brake system and replacement of the air bag sensor. In addition, when proceeding to make a sharp turn there was a loud popping noise coming from the front end of the vehicle. The failure mileage was 30,000.
Takata recall inflators have been removed. Instrument panel displays tire inflation warning always. The main safety issue I see with this vehicle is the brake and accelerator pedals are to close to each other and are not adjustable. The issue comes about when depressing brake to shift from park to drive or reverse. I am aware of this and it still happens sometimes. Sometimes the motor revs but vehicle will stay stationary. Sometimes there's more pressure on accelerator than brake pedal and the vehicle will lurch forward or backward. This being an xl model, its not equipped with adjustable pedals which May solve problem but am uncertain of that. It seems to be ideal vehicle except for these to issues.
While driving on state highway, applied brake, brake pedal went slowly to the floor, and vehicle did not slow, continued on helpless, until striking a vehicle in front of me. Called dealer where vehicle was purchased, they said they were not aware of any brake problems with this model. Called Ford direct, and they said they were not aware of any brake problems with this model. Insurance adjuster will be here today, I will not let anyone touch this vehicle until this problem is resolved, I have not slept for days, not because of my injuries, but the haunting thoughts of knowing I could have killed someone.
While under warranty the rotors became warped. I took the truck into the dealer and they ground the rotors which made them thinner and more vulnerable to warping which occurred immediately. Ford refused to replace the rotors. The pads were fine indicating that the problem was not an operator problem. I took the truck to an independent repair shop where they concluded that the rotors were not sufficient for the vehicle. They replaced the rotors with a more substantial rotor at a cost of $1400 and I have had no problem since.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Ford f-150. While driving approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle skidded across the road into a ditch when the brake pedal was depressed. The vehicle then flipped over upside down. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact injured her right leg and received medical attention. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to the contact's residence. A police report was filed. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.
Tl contact owns a 2007 Ford f-150. While driving 4 MPH, the contact depressed the accelerator and brake pedals simultaneously while attempting to apply the brakes. As a result, he crashed into another vehicle. The contact felt that the brake and accelerator pedals were placed to closely together. As of November 15, 2007, the dealer had not inspected the vehicle. The failure mileage was 200 and current mileage was 2,000.
Brake complaints in other F-150 years
Frequently asked questions
How common are brake problems on the 2007 Ford F-150?
NHTSA has 44 complaints about the brakes of the 2007 Ford F-150, 9% of the model year's 488 complaints. The component named most often is pedals and linkages (4 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2007 Ford F-150 brake problems?
No. NHTSA lists no brakes 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 brake problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 29,000 miles, and 41% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 7 crashes, 0 fires and 10 injuries to brakes 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.