Ford F250 2007
Model F250 made in 2007 by Ford got 22 consumer complains, 2 investigations there are 5 recalls as well as 8 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to exterior lighting, fuel system, diesel and steering. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, engine and engine cooling and power train. The car had one investigation (suspension). There were some recalls concerningequipment adaptive, equipment and exterior lighting.
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 | |||||
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| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE | ||||||||||||||||
| 09V026000 | COMM TRANS SULLY CORPORATION | from 04/01/2005 to 09/30/2007 | V (Vehicle) | 108 | 02/15/2009 | ODI | COMM TRANS SULLY CORPORATION | 01/26/2009 | 01/26/2009 | 571 | 403 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Comm trans is recalling 108 my 2005-2008 ford e250 and e350 vans built on ford chassis and equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. these lifts fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 403, platform lift system accessible for motor vehicles. the anti-stow interlock may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user. the pressure sensing switch that detects the presence of weight on the platform was not adjusted to the necessary sensitivity level. the lift could stow even though someone or something is still on the lift. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Comm trans is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e097). owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or comm trans at 901-726-9394. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers may also 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 . | |||||||||||||||
| 09V025000 | COMM TRANS SULLY CORPORATION | from 04/01/2005 to 10/30/2007 | V (Vehicle) | 111 | 02/15/2009 | ODI | COMM TRANS SULLY CORPORATION | 01/23/2009 | 01/22/2009 | 571 | 404 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Comm trans is recalling 111 my 2005-2008 ford e250 and e350 vans built on ford chassis and equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, platform lift installations on motor vehicles. the threshold warning system may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user in a certain spot within the defined threshold area. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Comm trans is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e095). owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or comm trans at 901-726-9394. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers may also 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 . | |||||||||||||||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL | ||||||||||||||||
| 07E066000 | CEQUENT ELECTRICAL PRODUCTS | E (Equipment) | 175 | 09/05/2007 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 08/28/2007 | 08/29/2007 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain cequent 90 degree 7-way right angle adaptors sold by distributors in tow packages for aftermarket sales to tow 5th wheel rv travel trailers. due to incorrect wiring of the harness, the trailer lights may not operate properly. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the trailer lights are not working properly, a vehicle crash can occur. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | All of the defective tow packages are still at the distributor level and have not been sold to any consumers. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to aftermarket cequent tow packages and has no relation to any original equipment installed on daimlerchrysler, gmc, or ford vehicles.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. | |||||||||||||||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | ||||||||||||||||
| 09E012000 | SABERSPORT | E (Equipment) | 16270 | 05/11/2009 | OVSC | COMM TRANS SULLY CORPORATION | 04/07/2009 | 04/07/2009 | 571 | 108 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | Sabersport is recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. these headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment. these lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. the safety recall began on may 11, 2009. owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles produced by the vehicle manufacturer.in order to determine if your aftermarket lamp assembly is affected by this noncompliance, please review the list of model numbers provided to us by sabersport.the list can be found under document search located at the bottom of your screen.owners may also 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 . | |||||||||||||||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS | ||||||||||||||||
| 11V352000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | V (Vehicle) | 26715 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 07/13/2011 | 07/13/2011 | 571 | 108 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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, f-350, f-450, and f-550 trucks for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment. the multi-function switch was shipped with a subcomponent (slider) that may experience deformation. a multi-function switch with a deformed slider may malfunction causing the turn signal, tail lights, hazard warning signal flashers and/or brake lights not to activate. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Non-functioning lights could increase the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the switches free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin on or about august 15, 2011. owners may contact ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Ford's safety recall no. 11c18.owners may also 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 . | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SOFTWARE | |||||
| AS-21769 | 03/01/2011 | 10039053 | Ford: if there is an intermittent lack of power, surge, or hesitation while driving the brakes will override acceleration. *rm | 07/06/2011 | |
| AS-21769 | 03/01/2011 | 10039053 | Ready | 07/06/2011 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| AS-21769 | 03/01/2011 | 10039053 | Ready | 07/06/2011 | |
| AS-21769 | 03/01/2011 | 10039053 | Ford: if there is an intermittent lack of power, surge, or hesitation while driving the brakes will override acceleration. *rm | 07/06/2011 | |
| POWER TRAIN | |||||
| AS-21769 | 03/01/2011 | 10039053 | Ford: if there is an intermittent lack of power, surge, or hesitation while driving the brakes will override acceleration. *rm | 07/06/2011 | |
| AS-21769 | 03/01/2011 | 10039053 | Ready | 07/06/2011 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK | |||||
| AS-21769 | 03/01/2011 | 10039053 | Ford: if there is an intermittent lack of power, surge, or hesitation while driving the brakes will override acceleration. *rm | 07/06/2011 | |
| AS-21769 | 03/01/2011 | 10039053 | Ready | 07/06/2011 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION | ||||||
| PE07057 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 11/15/2007 | 03/14/2008 | VIOLENT FRONT END OSCILLATION | ||
| Odi has received 78 consumer complaints of severe suspension and steering wheel shimmy and oscillations commencing after the subject vehicles traveled over an uneven road surface. the majority of these incidents occurred at speeds of 50 mph or greater.thirteen of the complaints received by odi allege loss of steering control and that the vehicle changed driving lanes uncontrollably.four of the complaints received by odi allege that the vehicle left the road surface as a result of the violent suspension and steering wheel oscillations.in one case the consumer alleges that after the vehicle left the road surface, it crashed into a wooded area.additionalfactors contributing to the opening of this ea were early warning field reports,submitted by ford, describing suspension shimmy / oscillationsand a ford tsb (07-10-10) describing the suspension shimmy issue and how to repair the problem.ford has described shimmy as self-excited oscillation of the steering wheels with accompanying wheel tramp.this pe has been upgraded to an engineering analysis (ea) to determine if the shimmy condition that occurs on the subject vehicles creates a condition where the vehicle becomes difficult to control or startles the driver, thus presenting a safety risk. | ||||||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | ||||||
| PE07057 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 11/15/2007 | 03/14/2008 | VIOLENT FRONT END OSCILLATION | ||
| Odi has received 78 consumer complaints of severe suspension and steering wheel shimmy and oscillations commencing after the subject vehicles traveled over an uneven road surface. the majority of these incidents occurred at speeds of 50 mph or greater.thirteen of the complaints received by odi allege loss of steering control and that the vehicle changed driving lanes uncontrollably.four of the complaints received by odi allege that the vehicle left the road surface as a result of the violent suspension and steering wheel oscillations.in one case the consumer alleges that after the vehicle left the road surface, it crashed into a wooded area.additionalfactors contributing to the opening of this ea were early warning field reports,submitted by ford, describing suspension shimmy / oscillationsand a ford tsb (07-10-10) describing the suspension shimmy issue and how to repair the problem.ford has described shimmy as self-excited oscillation of the steering wheels with accompanying wheel tramp.this pe has been upgraded to an engineering analysis (ea) to determine if the shimmy condition that occurs on the subject vehicles creates a condition where the vehicle becomes difficult to control or startles the driver, thus presenting a safety risk. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | |||
| 03/17/2007 | 23000 | 1 | |
| Tail light appear to be illuminated by low angle sunlight. *tr | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | |||
| 09/30/2009 | 47000 | 1 | |
| Like many owners of a ford diesel truck the fuel tank is rusting. i have cared for my truck as recommended by ford motor company. now my truck is no longer under warranty it is over 3 years old and is at 47000 miles. this has been a repeated problem among ford owners and it seems as the ford motor company is getting away with ripping off consumers. $600.00+ to repair but all they will do is clean out the tank. this is a defect in these trucks. this problem has existed for years yet ford is not required to place the proper type of tank in these vehicles. let me repeat... this is a known problem! from what i understand many other owners have sent complaints here. i really hope ford is held responsible for this issue. people are spending thousands of dollars having to take care of this same problem and ford just replaces the tank for the issue to arise again down the road. it causes vehicles to stall and slow down until the vehicle is restarted. this is not safe! *tr | |||
| STEERING | |||
| 06/18/2008 | 11400 | ||
| Hit a bump on interstate truck started shaking violently, i almost caused an accident and had to slow down to about 40 or it was going to shake me off the road, i could barely hold on, brought is it to the dealer and they said it was tire pressure, which was about 70lbs not the recommeded 75, come on that is not the problem. it is still doing it years later, wnet back to the dealer they said it was a brake hanging up and ripped me off for parts, still does it. i have now put on tires tie rod ends ball joints steering dampener, shocks and still does it. i know i'm not the only one. make them fix this and compensate those of us who have tried to do so on our own because they won't accept that there is a problem. | |||
| 02/15/2011 | 69900 | ||
| My 2007 ford f250, superduty 4x4, harley davidson edition (all stock), experienced extreme cavitation, or wobble, and violent shaking to the steering and front suspension after encountering a mild series of bumps while traveling about 50mph. this has occurred on 3 occasions. i have read 100's upon 100's of complaints online about this same problem with several different year model ford trucks. i have taken my truck in to the ford dealership and ford has even admitted to the problem being with a design flaw and even has a correction for it that includes a newly designed bracket, relocating some steering components, and new specs for the front end alignment, but wants to charge me $1700.00 for the repair(or redesign). unbelievable!! | |||
| 06/11/2009 | 36500 | 1 | |
| When driving my ford f-250 45 mph and over and hitting any kind of bump the front end shakes severely. the brakes when applied will stop the shaking. the damper was replaced but it did not help. if the bump and the speed was great enough it would cause you to crash. the truck has 38,000 mi. and the dealer tells me there is no recall and it is not under warranty. i plan on taking it to an independent front end specialist to diagnose the problem. | |||
| 12/02/2008 | 40210 | 1 | |
| Ea08007 complaint truck hits uneven paved road at 55 mph or faster on the freeway, and starts a violent shaking that is only stopped when slowing down via heavy braking, or by no acceleration. entire truck and all four wheels, including the steering wheel shake violently. *tr | |||
| 08/18/2008 | 4000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2007 ford f250. while driving approximately 70 mph, the vehicle drove over a small patch in the road. the steering wheel began to shake violently and the contact lost control of the vehicle. the vehicle skidded onto the side of the road. afterwards, the contact drove another five miles to his destination. the vin was unknown. the current and failure mileages were 4,000. | |||
| SUSPENSION | |||
| 06/18/2008 | 11400 | ||
| Hit a bump on interstate truck started shaking violently, i almost caused an accident and had to slow down to about 40 or it was going to shake me off the road, i could barely hold on, brought is it to the dealer and they said it was tire pressure, which was about 70lbs not the recommeded 75, come on that is not the problem. it is still doing it years later, wnet back to the dealer they said it was a brake hanging up and ripped me off for parts, still does it. i have now put on tires tie rod ends ball joints steering dampener, shocks and still does it. i know i'm not the only one. make them fix this and compensate those of us who have tried to do so on our own because they won't accept that there is a problem. | |||
| 12/02/2008 | 40210 | 1 | |
| Ea08007 complaint truck hits uneven paved road at 55 mph or faster on the freeway, and starts a violent shaking that is only stopped when slowing down via heavy braking, or by no acceleration. entire truck and all four wheels, including the steering wheel shake violently. *tr | |||
| 04/20/2008 | 42000 | 1 | |
| Front end shimmies really bad when braking above 50 mph. *tr | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||
| 08/18/2008 | 4000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2007 ford f250. while driving approximately 70 mph, the vehicle drove over a small patch in the road. the steering wheel began to shake violently and the contact lost control of the vehicle. the vehicle skidded onto the side of the road. afterwards, the contact drove another five miles to his destination. the vin was unknown. the current and failure mileages were 4,000. | |||
| 06/13/2008 | 50000 | 1 | |
| 2007 ford f-250 crew cab pickup has violent shaking in the front end after encountering irregular road surfaces at normal highway speeds. the front end begins to bounce and shake violently. the first occurrence occurred on interstate 49 and could have been potentially life threatening as the vehicle literally bounced into an adjacent lane of traffic that, thankfully, was void of vehicles. *tr | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - WHEEL BEARING | |||
| 01/01/2007 | 40000 | 4 | 08/19/2006 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2007 ford f250. while driving 20 mph, the contact heard a loud howling sound. the dealer stated that the front driver side wheel bearing was rusted. the wheel bearing was replaced four times, but the failure recurred. the dealer stated that the failure was caused by contamination from road debris or water. there was a tsb that stated that the brake shield needed to be replaced in order to correct the failure. the manufacturer did not make the repair. the failure mileage was 40,000 and current mileage was 148,083. updated 02-14-08 *bf updated 02/14/08 *tr | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TX | BEAUMONT | 77705 | KINSEL FORD | |
| TX | HUMBLE | RANDALL REID FORD |