2007 Ford F-150 steering problems
Owners reported steering problems in 30 complaints for the 2007 Ford F-150, 5% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 30 5% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 69,000 miles 27 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When steering problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 4 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 4 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 7 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 27 steering complaints that report mileage, the median is about 68,000 miles, and 41% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 ford f150. While attempting to make a left turn, the contact stated that the steering wheel violently jerked and pulled the vehicle to the right, which caused him to crash into a fence. The contact sustained a large cut on his forearm, whiplash, knot on the head, and a broken finger. A police report was filed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where they inspected the vehicle and confirmed that the steering column fractured. The manufacturer was not notified.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford f-150. While driving approximately 5 MPH, the steering wheel suddenly became very difficult to turn. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the universal steering shaft was defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired and the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 140,000. Updated 10/22/14
Other problems reported for the 2007 Ford F-150
- Engine 146 complaints
- Tires 59 complaints
- Fuel system 55 complaints
- Cruise control 54 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 52 complaints
- Brakes 46 complaints
- Electrical system 42 complaints
- Body & structure 31 complaints