Most common 2007 Ford F-550 SD problems
Share of the 23 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Ford F-550 SD complaints by model year
Best F-550 SD years: 2018, 2013, 2017. Years to avoid: 2000, 1999, 2004, 2006, 2005. Compare all years →
2007 Ford F-550 SD recalls (1)
Exterior lighting › Brake lights
Ford is recalling certain model year 2011 ranger trucks built from January 25, 2011, through April 25, 2011 at the twin cities assembly plant, and service parts distributed to dealers for certain 2004 through 2011 model year ranger trucks, 2002 through 2005 model year excursion vehicles, and 2002 through 2007 model year f-250,…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the switches free of charge. The safety recall began on August 15, 2011. Owners May contact Ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332.
What 2007 Ford F-550 SD owners say
Fuel & propulsion system
I have a 2007 Ford f-550 with only 31000 miles and the vehicle lost power and stalled out on side of road. When Ford dealership checked the vehicle it was found that the fuel tank liner had deteriorated and rusted causing debris to enter into the fuel system which damaged the fuel pump, injectors and other parts of the fuel system. After talking with other Ford dealerships we found out that this has been a problem with other vehicles that have this same tank. If Ford would have recalled the tank or at least made it known to the owners that there was a problem all the damage would not have happened. This has cost us already $2658 to the Ford dealership and we have about $1500 more to spend to correct the problem----all because Ford would not even let us know there was a problem that could have been fixed for a lot less.
The diesel fuel tank had corroding and showing rust on the inside of the tank. Seems like a delamination problem. The truck is still within the warranty period but Ford refuses to cover the problem because they do not consider it a manufacturer's defect. They blame the diesel fuel companies. Ford said the tanks were manufactured for the diesel fuel specifications at that time, not now. The delaminated material is the lining of the fuel tank. This also cost two fuel injectors to fail. The truck stalled and would not run or start. Had to call the Ford dealer to tow my truck to their site. Had to replace the fuel tank and two injectors at a cost of $3,000. This problem is not happening to a GMC, Chevy. Or Dodge diesel truck.
Engine & cooling
Tl* 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. The consumer stated 2007 brush truck is going back to weis fire saftey in kansas for a rebuild. The consumer stated the insurance company deemed the turbo charger as the cause of the fire.
Tl* 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.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2007 Ford F-550 SD a good car?
Based on 23 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2007 F-550 SD rates use caution: 2.4× as many complaints as a typical year of the F-550 SD at the same age. It is one of the F-550 SD years we suggest avoiding. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2007 Ford F-550 SD?
The fuel & propulsion system — 10 complaints, 43% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the engine & cooling (7) and brakes (2).
How many recalls does the 2007 Ford F-550 SD have?
There is 1 recall for the 2007 Ford F-550 SD, the most recent from July 13, 2011 (brake lights). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Ford F-550 SD?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2018, 2013 and 2017. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2000, 1999, 2004, 2006 and 2005. See the full Ford F-550 SD years comparison.
At what mileage do 2007 Ford F-550 SD problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 33,000 miles; 68% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
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.