2007 Ford F-150 Engine Problems
- 94
- 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 94 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 2 indicate fire
What owners report
- spark plug · 27 records
- spark plugs · 21 records
- failure mileage · 17 records
- check engine · 13 records
- engine warning · 12 records
- needed replaced · 10 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 30 |
| 100–150k mi | 26 |
| 30–60k mi | 17 |
| 150–400k mi | 15 |
| 1–30k mi | 4 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine
Exhaust smell/raw gas smell coming through the heating duct system into the cab of truck. Only happens when using the heating/defrost system. Doesn't matter if the vehicle is moving or at rest. Must crack window for fresh air or turn off heating/defrost system. This has been occurring since mid november but only when turning on the heating/defrost system. Happens at hwy speeds and local driving speed between 30-50…
ODI 11282880
Engine
Truck loosing power and tapping and knocking noise, was told it is phazers and timing chains and vct's and could just stop running while driving if the phazers lock up. Now i feel unsafe driving it has 1700000 miles and ford is not standing behind even tho i have talked to dozens of people that have the same problem.
ODI 11242367
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford f-150. The contact stated that every time he attempted to stop the vehicle, it misfired. The contact occurred daily since may of 2019. The vehicle was not taken to an independent mechanic or dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The camshaft, tensioners, timing chain, vct valves, and spark plugs were changed by the contact. The vehicle was not…
ODI 11280395
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
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
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford f-150. While driving various speeds, the contact noticed an abnormal odor coming from the fuel tank and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. No leaks were found. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact to call nhtsa and file a complaint. The failure mileage was 142,000.
ODI 11132990
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford f-150. While driving various low speeds, the vehicle began shaking and a knocking noise sounded from the engine. There were no warning indicators illuminated. An independent mechanic test drove the vehicle and determined that the rocker arms needed to be replaced. In addition, the independent mechanic stated that the "variable valve timings" were faulty and created a misfire within…
ODI 11118291
Engine
The time chain skips a tooth. I have been having issues with this leading to injectors and constant misfires. I was driving when all of the sudden the car started loosing power and a rattling noise started.
ODI 11124682
Engine · Unknown Or Other
Rear driver side door rattles as if not completely shut when driving. Sun/moon roof not opening.
ODI 11112824
Engine
My vehicle has a 4.6l v-8 engine. The rear spark plug on the passenger side of the vehicle ejected from it's cylinder. I was driving at about 50 mph on the highway when the ejection occurred.
ODI 11105068
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford f-150. The contact stated that the cam phaser sensors failed, which caused the engine to shake abnormally and the vehicle to stall. The vehicle was taken to several independent mechanics where it was diagnosed that the cam phaser sensors needed to be replaced. The dealer (fairway ford of evans, [redacted], evans, ga 30809, [redacted]) diagnosed that the cam phaser sensors had an…
ODI 11096576
Engine · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
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…
ODI 11073964
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Engine ticking, from prior reports looks to be a common issue, also when filling up with gas it seems to have back pressure and keeps turning the pump off.
ODI 11062241
Engine
I bought a 2007 ford f15 fx4 truck a years ago, and took it to ford to asked them about the ticking noise coming from engine. They told me that it was normal on the 5.4 triton. About a week ago the ticking got louder and i looked up problems online, and found that there is a design flaw in the engine that causes cam phasers to fail, and oil pressure drops to zero. Ford knows about the problem, but when i called they…
ODI 11052991
Engine
Vehicle loses power at 45 to 60 mph or on a bumpy road dashboard lights come on. It has done this approx.3 times.it usually starts back up but i think its a safety hazard.
ODI 11082544
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
I bought truck about 2 years ago took to ford to have tranny flush on it asked them about the ticking noise coming from engine they told me that it was normal on the 5.4 triton about a week ago the ticking got louder and looked up problems and found that there is a design flaw in engine that causes cam phasers fail nd oil pressure drops to zero ford knows about problem but whn you call they tell you that you need to…
ODI 11021668
Engine
Blown out spark plug #3 cylinder, repair lasted less than 3 weeks and failed on state higher 41 in california witch cause major loss of power going uphill and stalled in the middle of traffic with my wife and child in the vehicle. The incident left us with no choice but to walk across heavy traffic to the side of the highway and leave the vehicle in the road way
ODI 11024527
Engine
I need replace sparks plus no vary like do they said ford f150 5.4 posible loos pice inside motor
ODI 10991301
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford f-150. While driving approximately 40 mph, the engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the engine spark plugs needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.
ODI 10990901
Engine
Picked up my son from school and while driving down the highway at 55mph i heard a loud noise and it got really loud . My spark plug just blew out for no reason.
ODI 10983415
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
Engine
Filed a claim with the state of california bureau of automotive repair on 4-3-17, complaint # oc 2017005088, against four entities including: el cajon, ca ford dealer, certified car clinic, ford automotive inc., and drew/penske ford regarding my 2007 5.4 triton ford f-150 truck platinum spark plug defect. I was told by the bar that my complaint would be filed with your agency. I would like to verify in writing that…
ODI 10991443
Engine
SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT OF HEAD.
ODI 10956278
Engine
A spark plug backed out. Stripped the threads in the head. This happened while driving the truck. *tr
ODI 10948357