2007 Ford F-150 Power Train Problems
- 38
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 38 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- Automatic Transmission · 2 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 13 |
| 1–30k mi | 7 |
| 30–60k mi | 7 |
| 100–150k mi | 5 |
| 150–400k mi | 4 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Power Train
Transmission slipping in reverse.it throws up the code po720, which is the output shaft speed sensor. The vehicle is incapable of towing anything. This is an issue for this specific transmission dated all the way back to 2002.we bought the vehicle less than a year ago.
ODI 11268626
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford f-150. The contact stated that when the gear was shifted into reverse, the vehicle would not move backwards. There was no warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to robichaux ford [redacted], located at 272 w main st, thibodaux, la 70301) where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that…
ODI 11219594
Engine · Power Train
First the trans went out in the middle of no where at 1130 at night with my newborn. Then the engine went as i was driving to work. We found out it was the cam phasers which we had to replace the engine for. We have done $8000 in repairs and it's not recalled??
ODI 11240791
Power Train
Vehicle differential failed and starts erratically bucking while driving.
ODI 11173853
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
Driving and started to shake, has nasty rattle (death rattle) threw code p0355. Fixed the code by installing new wires $500.00. Fixed for 2 weeks then started doing it again and code p0355 came up again. Has lack of power and shakes bad. Very much a hazard to drive.
ODI 11130559
Power Train
I was stopped at a traffic light, when the light turned green i gave the truck some gas and it started making noise and acted as if something was about ready to fly apart and severly vibrating. I had to stop as quick as possible with cars behind me swerving to get around me. I had to call a tow service to get my truck home, after inspection of the driveshaft i found that the carrier bearing had slip out of it's…
ODI 11043570
Body · Engine · Power Train
O/d off light , transmission fault on information display intermittent light and tone! Truck would not start, pcm failure $3500 dollars in repair, at ford dealer still not fixed!
ODI 11024747
Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford f-150. The contact stated that the engine failed to function properly and that the vehicle stalled several times without warning. The spark plugs an injectors were replaced, and an oil pressure test was provided. The contact also stated that the engine misfired and was diagnosed by mclarty ford ([redacted], texarkana, tx 75503, [redacted]). The vehicle was also taken to an…
ODI 11071921
Power Train · Service Brakes
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.
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10947736
Power Train
While driving at speeds of 5 to 15mph when the brake is engaged the trucks engine will rev and pull the truck forward. The only way to stop is to put it in n and pump the brakes, this will stop the acceleration.
ODI 10882475
Power Train
Ford 150 pick up truck regularly maintained with 70,836 miles was travel on city streets at speed limits when a "popping" sound was heard and truck would not travel over 25mph. No cabin lights, no indication of problem. Immediately took to automotive center, found no error or trouble codes on diagnostic equipment and all fluid levels were full and clean. Automotive center discovered failed transmission with pieces…
ODI 10872567
Engine · Power Train · Unknown Or Other
The failures stem from bad oil flow to the top end of the engine due to a flaw in design. Specifically my camshaft, cam phaser, timing components and lifters rollers have failed. The problem first showed up at 42256 miles and has since resurfaced twice even after expensive repairs. The worrisome part is that the web is filled with thousands upon thousands of similar complaints about this engine which is also in…
ODI 10762380
Engine · Power Train
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 ford f-150. The contact stated that after accelerating at approximately 5 mph, the vehicle stalled as the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 59,000.
ODI 10701468
Power Train
While driving on the freeway at 75mph a warning light came on saying transmission fault. The overdrive light was flashing. The truck continued to drive normally but the warning indicators kept going on. There were no codes when it was taken to the shop although the shop said they have a retaining clip that wears out and causes all the parts to shift. This resulted in having to replace the transmission. Ford needs to…
ODI 10671638
Power Train
Started to accelerate out of a parking lot and heard a loud thumping so i pulled over got out looked at the driveshaft seen it had slid back. A bit out of the transmission also out of the carrier bearing. *tr
ODI 10667831
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
Noticed leakage under front left tire. All transmission fluid had leaked out. Transmission oil line rusted through. Had previous leakage which i repaired with a piece of high pressure line. Checked metal lines of transmission oil cooling system and found numerous areas rusted out and ready to burst. Had truck towed to dealer to replace cooling system lines. Was told corrosion is a common problem with the lines on…
ODI 10639604
Power Train
Gear slipped out of park as i was exiting vehicle. I had not yet closed the door and the truck began to move down the driveway. I was caught by the door and dragged along until the door threw me to the ground, injuring my back. The truck came to rest on both of my legs. I was able to pull out my left leg easily resulting in just a few cuts, scrapes and partial black and blue spots. Wounds all heeled themselves.…
1 injury
ODI 10664790
Electrical System · Power Train
Over the past seven years i have a few incidents were when i put the truck in reverse,it actually rolled forward before i slammed on brakes; stopped; put gear shift in park; moved to reverse and went on. But i always had to completely stop and park. It doesn't happen often - in seven years, perhaps 8 or 9 times. This past friday was the worst, but i was facing down in my mother's drive-way. But still...i checked for…
ODI 10631434
Power Train
I have a 2007 f150 supercrew cab truck. I was driving down a parking lot when the truck made a huge grinding sound from the transmission. I then received a transmission malfunction warning light. The truck slammed into a stop causing driver and passenger to be tossed forward. I have read online of several others having the same problems with the 2007 f150 transmissions. Ford claims no defects on this model year. Yet…
ODI 10585363
Electrical System · Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Train
I was accelerating from a stop and vehicle shut off. I am 8mths pregnant and was stuck on the side of the road for over a 1/2 hour in -45 degree weather waiting for tow truck, because vehicle would not start. Mechanic looked at vehicle and found #9 fuse for fuel pump blown. Fuse replaced, and vehicle ran for 30seconds and electrical plug to driver control module began to smoke and melt. Driver control module and…
ODI 10561292
Power Train
On the above listed date, while driving in rush hour traffic in a busy metropolitan city my drive shaft center support bearing allowed the drive shaft of my 2007 ford f150 to slip backwards completely detaching from the transmission. Luckily, my speed at that time was only 10-15mph. When calling the for dealership to inquire about replacing the part or advise the sales person was only interested in selling me an…
ODI 10536224
Power Train
On 08/14/13 i was at a bank in the city of fairfield ca. 94533, there was an accident in the parking lot, which is a 1 direction entrance, myself and several vehicles had to back out of the lot. As i preceded to accelerate to exit the lot, i heard a loud thump. The next thing i knew was i was unable to move. I exited my vehicle as others who were in the parking lot of the bank approached me and asked if that was my…
ODI 10536092
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford f-150. The contact stated while driving 70 mph the vehicle begin to stall and shake. The contact pulled onto the side of the road. The contact shut the over drive function off and was able to continue driving. The contact stated the defect came from the power train. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or a local mechanic for a diagnostic test. The failure mileage was 55,522.
ODI 10533644
Engine · Power Train
I was driving threw town last june & all the sudden my check engine light came on & truck started running really rough & acted like it was starving for gas or fire so i took my truck to a parts store & had code read it showed a miss fire @ #6 cylinder / spark plug it cost me almost $1,200 to get it fixed . That was for all 8 plugs & coils for really needs to fix there design flaw on the 4.6l & 5.4l engine there is…
ODI 10587934
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train · Service Brakes
The vehicle gear shift can be moved at anytime without depressing the brake or the release button both when driving at 60 mph or the vehicle is parked in my yard. Easily a child can move the vehicle into gear and start it rolling or bring it to a dead stop while driving on the highway by just bumping into it. I contacted ford and they were unwilling to help with this obvious safety issue. Which will now cost me over…
ODI 10511492