Ford F350 2007
Model F350 made in 2007 by Ford got 31 consumer complains, 2 investigations there are 4 recalls as well as 8 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, fuel system, diesel and fuel system, other. 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 - 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 12/11/2007 | 15000 | 1 | 12/11/2006 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2007 ford f350. the contact stated that the vehicle caught fire in the evening. the county investigator stated that the cause of the failure was electrical. a police report was filed. ford was notified, but did not provide any assistance. the current and failure mileages were 15,000. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | |||
| 03/14/2011 | 25430 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2007 ford f350 dump truck diesel. the contact stated that the lining of the fuel tank was covered with rust and de-laminated. there were also pieces of rust in the bottom of the fuel tank. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who drained the water separator and installed two fuel filters. the contact was responsible for the repair cost since there were no recalls or related warranties. the ford manufacturer was contacted and a complaint was filed. the failure mileage was 25,430. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | |||
| 03/29/2008 | 88540 | 1 | |
| The truck starts running rough, has a lack of power and blows black smoke. in the last year, it has occurred on approximately a monthly basis. in the last 7 months, the same dealership has replaced 12 fuel injectors, 1 egr cooler, 2 egr valves and 1 fuel pump. the dealership is now telling us that a cylinder, valve and piston have failed and the truck which is now out of warranty needs a new engine at the cost of $12,748.27. the truck has been at the same dealership almost every month this year including twice in april and now twice in october since march 29, 2008 for the same complaint and they expect us to pay for the engine. *tr | |||
| POWER TRAIN | |||
| 11/10/2007 | 2 | 10/19/2007 | |
| Truck was purchased new from lakewood ford in 2007/oct. took in for warranty work was told turbo was out they did not want to fix so they sent me to another ford dealer that stated nothing wrong with turbo- but head gaskets were blown(all)that was in nov. 2007 now truck is back at dealer for window markingsfrom window motor(they will fix but won't tint window even though was purchased from dealer that way) and they told us gaskets were blown again? well now i am at 34,689 miles and hopping they will not blow again ????? *tr | |||
| SEAT BELTS | |||
| 06/25/2008 | 1 | ||
| I have a 2007 ford f350 truck w/ the supercab configuration. we took delivery in october 2007. we have a grandchild that sits in a car seat and has to be located in the rear seat. the truck does not have the latch system for securing the car seat so we need to use the lap/shoulder belt. my particular truck has the automatic locking mode on the two outboard belts but not the middle belt. i fell this is an unsafe condition because the middle position gives the child protection from side impacts and also allows the passenger easier access to the child. *tr | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 06/01/2007 | 2500 | 1 | |
| The vehicle has been brought back to the dealership many many times since it was first purchased (5 times i believe for steering related problems and other times for a brake boot problem and a variety of other issues). the other problem the vehicle has had is what ford is calling a shimmy. they originally told us we needed new shocks because of this problem which we disputed and took it to a specialist in shock replacement who told us this was not the problem. then they told us it was the tires (which they are contending in the form letter they sent us-that states we must maintain proper pressure to control this problem). unfortunately, proper tire pressure seemingly has nothing to do with this problem and we continue to have the problem to which ford's answer to us is get new tires (the tires have only 22,000 miles on them, they are the tires ford put on the vehicle when we bought it and they, of course, are not a warranty item). all in all, the truck has had many issues, some of which have been fixed repeatedly only to appear again in the same or similar way. *tr | |||
| STEERING | |||
| 10/09/2011 | 58000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2007 ford f350. while driving 45 mph, the steering wheel seized, causing her to lose control of the vehicle and crash into a wall. the contact sustained a concussion to the head. a passenger sustained whiplash. neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure nor was the vehicle inspected or repaired. the current and failure mileages were 58,000. kmj | |||
| 10/09/2011 | 58000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2007 ford f350. while driving 45 mph, the contact stated that the steering wheel locked and she was unable to move it causing her to lose control of the vehicle and crash into a wall. the contact sustained a concussion to the head. a passenger sustained whiplash. the dealer or manufacturer had not been notified nor was the vehicle inspected or repaired. the current and failure mileages were 58,000. bw | |||
| 08/19/2008 | 10000 | ||
| Anytime i pull a trailer my truck shakes really bad. it shakes moderately without a trailer. it happens constantly. i have had ford dealer replace ball joints three times in less than thirty thousand miles. i think if i didnt get them replaced i would end up with death wobble i read about. bbb autoline(lemon law) indepenant inspector wrote the truck is very dangerous | |||
| 06/01/2007 | 2500 | 1 | |
| The vehicle has been brought back to the dealership many many times since it was first purchased (5 times i believe for steering related problems and other times for a brake boot problem and a variety of other issues). the other problem the vehicle has had is what ford is calling a shimmy. they originally told us we needed new shocks because of this problem which we disputed and took it to a specialist in shock replacement who told us this was not the problem. then they told us it was the tires (which they are contending in the form letter they sent us-that states we must maintain proper pressure to control this problem). unfortunately, proper tire pressure seemingly has nothing to do with this problem and we continue to have the problem to which ford's answer to us is get new tires (the tires have only 22,000 miles on them, they are the tires ford put on the vehicle when we bought it and they, of course, are not a warranty item). all in all, the truck has had many issues, some of which have been fixed repeatedly only to appear again in the same or similar way. *tr | |||
| SUSPENSION | |||
| 08/01/2006 | |||
| I just recieved a letter from ford (literature program 09l02) talking about the shimmy condition on ford trucks. they say to correct your tire pressure. i have my tire pressure set by the local dealer on a regular basis and believe me that does absolutely nothing to prevent this shimmy problem. at 40 to 60 mph it can actually throw the truck sideways. this letter (09l02) to me is just a cover up of a real problem. this problem has been there since new. | |||
| 06/01/2007 | 2500 | 1 | |
| The vehicle has been brought back to the dealership many many times since it was first purchased (5 times i believe for steering related problems and other times for a brake boot problem and a variety of other issues). the other problem the vehicle has had is what ford is calling a shimmy. they originally told us we needed new shocks because of this problem which we disputed and took it to a specialist in shock replacement who told us this was not the problem. then they told us it was the tires (which they are contending in the form letter they sent us-that states we must maintain proper pressure to control this problem). unfortunately, proper tire pressure seemingly has nothing to do with this problem and we continue to have the problem to which ford's answer to us is get new tires (the tires have only 22,000 miles on them, they are the tires ford put on the vehicle when we bought it and they, of course, are not a warranty item). all in all, the truck has had many issues, some of which have been fixed repeatedly only to appear again in the same or similar way. *tr | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||
| 11/12/2010 | 74000 | ||
| I have a 2007 f-350 harley davidson cc at highway speeds mostly in corners but also on straightaways, the truck starts shake violently, almost uncontrollable. to get this to stop, i have to slow way down and almost stop. this problem has been reported to the dealer, where they replaced some of the front steering components. i was told that the problem was fixed, but about 100 miles down the road, the shaking started again. i subsequently called the dealer, who informed me that there was nothing else that they could do, as the truck is now out of warranty. this problem was reported, and supposedly fixed prior to the warranty running out. i have spoken to other people with similar issues with their trucks. the severity of the shaking in the steering wheel makes it almost impossible to control safely. i feel very unsafe driving this vehicle, and would like for someone at ford to let me know what i can do to fix this problem. i don't agree that ford will do nothing about this problem, even though there have been many complaints of the same nature, however i just want my truck fixed. whether or not i have to pay for it, i just want someone to tell me how to fix this problem. there have been no modifications, and the tires on my truck have been supplied by the dealer. | |||
| 08/20/2008 | 36000 | 1 | |
| There is a severe shaking in my ford f30 super duty truck that iis getting worse. started out as going over bumps or around corners . took it to dealer right after i bought it. they said needed aligning. then after charging me for it said everything was ok(failing to note my tire depth on paper,which tire tread was excellent). took it back several months later when it continued to get worse and tread wear started.put on machine said it was all good. failed to note depth again. then received letter literature program 09l02, stating in less words that they know of the problem but don't deem it their fault , just slow down when it happens. called ford told me to take it in dealer. took it in, now they are saying it because of the poor tire tread on tires, which was perfect when i first started to complain about the shimmy. now they want me to buy new tires and start all over again .after getting new tires they want me to bring it in so they can charge me to put it back on the alignment machine.this is a never ending cycle. when asked about the letter they sent, after i stated that its a known issue, they kept saying its the customers fault for not maintaining proper tire pressure. i find that hard to believe since im in there regularly to get my tire pressure checked since i travel alot.at the campground i go to there are 3 other ford f 350 similar to mine having the same severe shake and bounce as mine and are having the same wear(which is different on each of the front tires). even after the last time i took it in to get the air filled, one of the techs noticed the tire wear and informed me that ford knows these front ends are junk and cause problems but they try to blame the customer and most buy it please help... i feel very unsafe in this truck as i have almost lost control on the highway, straight aways and curves, just from the bounce and shimmy. *tr | |||
| 09/22/2008 | 50000 | 1 | |
| 2007 f350 shakes violently on hwy. over 60 mph almost causes major accident. truck still does it when i am hauling heavy loads and when empty. *tr | |||
| 11/13/2006 | 700 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2007 ford f350. while driving 55 mph and higher, the front end of the vehicle shakes violently and becomes uncontrollable. the dealer could not duplicate the failure. the current mileage was 9,670 and failure mileage was 700. | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 06/01/2007 | 2500 | 1 | |
| The vehicle has been brought back to the dealership many many times since it was first purchased (5 times i believe for steering related problems and other times for a brake boot problem and a variety of other issues). the other problem the vehicle has had is what ford is calling a shimmy. they originally told us we needed new shocks because of this problem which we disputed and took it to a specialist in shock replacement who told us this was not the problem. then they told us it was the tires (which they are contending in the form letter they sent us-that states we must maintain proper pressure to control this problem). unfortunately, proper tire pressure seemingly has nothing to do with this problem and we continue to have the problem to which ford's answer to us is get new tires (the tires have only 22,000 miles on them, they are the tires ford put on the vehicle when we bought it and they, of course, are not a warranty item). all in all, the truck has had many issues, some of which have been fixed repeatedly only to appear again in the same or similar way. *tr | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WA | LAKEWOOD | LAKEWOOD FORD |