Ford F-450 2007
Model F-450 made in 2007 by Ford got 21 consumer complains as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling and fuel system, diesel. There was one recall concerning trailer hitches .
Model 2007
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRAILER HITCHES | ||||||||||||||||
| 08V344000 | KNAPHEIDE MANUFACTURING COMPANY | from 10/23/2006 to 07/15/2008 | V (Vehicle) | 108 | 08/15/2008 | MFR | KNAPHEIDE MANUFACTURING COMPANY | 07/28/2008 | 07/29/2008 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Knapheide is recalling 108 my 2006-2008 pro series truck beds equipped with an icc bumper which included a provision for a ball hitch. there may be an insufficient weld attaching the hitch channel to the supporting structure. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This could result in bending of the hitch channel or the hitch could be pulled off the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Knapheide will offer two remedies to its customers: (1) for those customers who do not use the hitch, the hitch will be removed from the truck bed and replaced with an icc bumper; or (2) for those customers who need a hitch, a receiver hitch assembly will be added to the existing hitch assembly and all suspect weld joints will be re welded. the recall began on august 15, 2008. owners may contact knapheide at 1-877-473-5763. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 03/11/2009 | 61481 | ||
| 3/11/09~ had to replace egr cooler, failed componet, replaced oil cooler, flushed cooling system, replace egr valve and egr valve got stuck again. 6/18/09~ 3 months later back in shop again for same problem and replaced egr valve assembly again. 7/14/09 back again in shop again for same problem and replaed hose, tank assembly. 8/25/10~ back in shop again now for faulty fuel pump. 9/16/10~ 1 month later, had to replace 2 injectors. 10/28/10 ~ back again 1 month later to replace another 1 injectors. | |||
| 05/11/2011 | 127000 | ||
| Fuel tank delaminating, causing fuel system to have to be replaced and 4 injectors need to be replace. ford says that we do not maintenance our vehicles and used bad fuel. this is outragious. i have a total of 5 trucks and all will have the same issue. still paying for the vehicle. injectors are constantly going out as well. alternator was replaced after 1 year. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | |||
| 04/15/2010 | 60000 | ||
| Ford f450 diesel delaminating fuel tanks cause the vehicle to stall on the highway causing a safety hazard. the delamination causes the fuel system to not work properly such as the injectors causing the vehicles to loose power and stall. it has happened three times to me without warning. the tank is being re-coated but after doing some investigation about the problem and even the ford service tech said it could happen again...and most likely will because the diesel fuel is interacting with whatever they put on the tanks causing it to erode. ford will not cover this. i have found information saying it seems to be happening to tanks with these two identification numbers yc35-9k007-f8 and 5c34-9k007-ra. i guess if ford acknowledged this they would be responsible for replacing these defective tanks. but by blaming the diesel fuel...they are not held responsible. however it doesnt happen on other trucks such as dodge, chevt, etc. something really needs to be done to warn others before someone stalls and causes a wreck. alot of these trucks are used in business and carry heavy loads. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 03/11/2009 | 61481 | ||
| 3/11/09~ had to replace egr cooler, failed componet, replaced oil cooler, flushed cooling system, replace egr valve and egr valve got stuck again. 6/18/09~ 3 months later back in shop again for same problem and replaced egr valve assembly again. 7/14/09 back again in shop again for same problem and replaed hose, tank assembly. 8/25/10~ back in shop again now for faulty fuel pump. 9/16/10~ 1 month later, had to replace 2 injectors. 10/28/10 ~ back again 1 month later to replace another 1 injectors. | |||
| 09/10/2008 | 60783 | ||
| 9/10/08~ had to replace egr adn cac tube coming apart, replace 2 injectors. 9/12/08~ 2 days later back to replace fuel filters. | |||
| 05/11/2011 | 127000 | ||
| Fuel tank delaminating, causing fuel system to have to be replaced and 4 injectors need to be replace. ford says that we do not maintenance our vehicles and used bad fuel. this is outragious. i have a total of 5 trucks and all will have the same issue. still paying for the vehicle. injectors are constantly going out as well. alternator was replaced after 1 year. | |||