FORD E-150 · model year

2007 FORD E-150

15 NHTSA complaints, and 18 active recalls for this specific cohort.

NHTSA overall rating

Not crash-tested

New Car Assessment Program

The 2007FORDE-150 carries 15 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.

Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2007 E-150 is engine with 4 filings, followed by vehicle speed control (2) and electrical system (2). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability. This model year has 18 active recall campaigns, which means the manufacturer is obligated to remedy the covered defect at no charge for the life of the vehicle, the full NHTSA campaign numbers are listed below.

NHTSA currently has 177 investigation files overlapping the 2007 E-150, and 8 remain open. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page, a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.

15
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths

Total Complaints

15 filings

Crashes Reported

0 reports

Source

NHTSA ODI

Federal complaints database

Complaints vs. fleet median (215)

At or below the fleet median complaint volume.

Complaints by Component

ComponentCount
ENGINE4
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM2
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH1
TIRES:VALVE1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY1
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM1
AIR BAGS1
SUSPENSION1

Recalls (18)

14V27900027/05/2014

EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Mobility Specialists, Inc. (Mobility Specialists) is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 Ford E-150 vans modified by Mobility Specialists and equipped with Braun NCL-2, and NVL-2 wheel chair lifts. Over time, and with frequent use, the roll stop latches on the outer barrier of the lifts in these

09V10200027/03/2009

EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

VAN CONVERSIONS IS RECALLING 74 MY 2004-2007 FORD E-150, E-250 E-350 AND MY 2006 GM SAVANNA 3500 VANS BUILT ON FORD AND GM 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

09V10000027/03/2009

EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

VAN CONVERSIONS IS RECALLING 52 MY 2004-2007 FORD E-150, E-250 E-350 AND MY 2006 GM SAVANNA 3500 VANS BUILT ON FORD AND GM 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 LI

08V56800024/10/2008

EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

CUMMINGS IS RECALLING 42 MY 2006-2008 FORD E150, E350, CHEVROLET EXPRESS, MY 2006 FORD E250, GMC SAVANNA, DODGE SPRINTER CONVERSION VANS, AND MY 2007 NEWMAR DUTCHSTAR MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH RICON PLATFORM STYLE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS. THESE BUSES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR V

08V56900024/10/2008

EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

CUMMINGS IS RECALLING 42 MY 2006-2008 FORD E150, E350, CHEVROLET EXPRESS, MY 2006 FORD E250, GMC SAVANNA, DODGE SPRINTER CONVERSION VANS, AND MY 2007 NEWMAR DUTCHSTAR MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH RICON PLATFORM STYLE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS. THESE LIFTS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR V

14V58400023/09/2014

EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

National Van Builders, Inc. (National Van) is recalling certain 2007-2014 Ford E-150 and E-250 vehicles manufactured February 26, 2007, to August 19, 2014, and equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by Ricon Corporation. The platform s

13V26100021/06/2013

EQUIPMENT

Mobility Works is recalling certain model year 2006-2012 Ford E-150, E-250 and E-350 vehicles manufactured August 2006 through August 2012. The vehicles are equipped with certain Ricon S series and K Series wheelchair lifts with an optional armored pendant cable. The armored cable may be positioned

10V15300015/04/2010

EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

COMM-TRANS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2009 ADA CONVERSION VANS BUILT ON FORD E-150, E-250, AND E-350 CHASSIS BETWEEN DECEMBER 7, 2007 AND DECEMBER 23, 2009 AND FITTED WITH CERTAIN RICON S SERIES AND K SERIES L-MODEL WHEELCHAIR LIFTS. DUE TO A PROBLEM IN THE SOFTWARE THAT CONTROLS THE LI

10V15100015/04/2010

EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

COMM-TRANS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2009 ADA CONVERSION VANS BUILT ON FORD E-150, E-250, AND E-350 CHASSIS BETWEEN DECEMBER 7, 2007 AND DECEMBER 23, 2009 AND FITTED WITH RICON PUBLIC USE LIFTS. THE RESTRAINT BELT ON THESE LIFTS WAS DESIGNED TO PREVENT THE LIFT FROM MOVING, UNLESS THE T

11E04700008/11/2011

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL TANKS THAT COULD BE INSTALLED INTO MODEL YEAR 2004 THROUGH 2008 E-150, E-250, AND E-350 VANS AND WAGONS. THE AFFECTED FUEL TANKS HAVE AN EXTRA OBDII SENSOR HOLE ON THE TOP OF THE TANK THAT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY SEALED AND MAY LEAK FUEL.

08V53700006/10/2008

EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

ACCUBUILT IS RECALLING 890 MY 2006-2008 FORD E150, E250, AND E350 CARGO VANS 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 SYSTEMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES." THE ANTI-STOW INTERLOCK M

08V53600006/10/2008

EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

ACCUBUILT IS RECALLING 890 MY 2006-2008 FORD E150, E250, AND E350 CARGO VANS EQUIPPED WITH RICON PLATFORM STYLE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS. THESE BUSES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 404, "PLATFORM LIFT INSTALLATION IN MOTOR VEHICLES." THE THRESHOLD WARNING

08V51800006/10/2008

EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

MOBILITYWORKS IS RECALLING 224 MY 2007-2008 FORD E150, MY 2006-2008 E250, MY 2004-2007 E350, MY 2006 E450, MY 2005-2007 CHEVROLET 2500, MY 2007 CHEVROLET 1500, AND MY 2006 DODGE 2500 VANS EQUIPPED WITH RICON PLATFORM STYLE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FED

14V70600005/11/2014

EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Cummings Mobility Conversion & Supply (Cummings) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Ford E-150, E-250, E-350, Chevrolet Express, 2006-2008 Dodge Sprinter, and 2009-2014 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, and 2013 Ford Transit Connect vehicles manufactured January 1, 2006, to October 8, 2014, equipped wi

08V05700005/02/2008

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL

FORD IS RECALLING 57,199 MY 2006-2007 E-150, E-250, E-350, AND MY 2007 EXPEDITION AND LINCOLN NAVIGATOR VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 5.4L ENGINES. THE FUEL RAIL CROSS-OVER HOSE MAY CONTAIN WEAK AREAS. AS A RESULT, THE HOSE MAY CRACK, WHICH COULD CAUSE A FUEL ODOR AND/OR FUEL LEAK.

15V72900004/11/2015

EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

MobilityWorks (WMK Inc.) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Ford E-150, E-250, and E-350 vans modified by MobilityWorks to be equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by Ricon Corporation. The affected lifts are equipped with fold

10V24200004/06/2010

EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

MOBILITY TRANSPORTATION (MTS) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007 THROUGH 2009 CONVERSION VANS BUILT ON FORD E150, E250, AND E350 CHASSIS FROM SEPTEMBER 16, 2008 THROUGH APRIL 15, 2009 AND FITTED WITH RICON PUBLIC USE LIFTS. THE RESTRAINT BELT ON THESE LIFTS WAS DESIGNED TO PREVENT THE LIFT FROM M

10V24300004/06/2010

EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

MOBILITY TRANSPORTATION (MTS) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007 THROUGH 2009 CONVERSION VANS BUILT ON FORD E150, E250, AND E350 CHASSIS FROM SEPTEMBER 16, 2008 THROUGH APRIL 15, 2009 AND FITTED WITH CERTAIN RICON S SERIES AND K SERIES L-MODEL WHEELCHAIR LIFTS. DUE TO A PROBLEM IN THE SOFTWARE T

Recent Complaints

20240519ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Front end camber toe in has been adjusted but keeps toeing in makes tires wear. Hard to keep going straight allways sways. Dashboard stops working and windows don't work. Started doing this at around 100,000 miles. Will turn back on and off. Sometimes gas pedal stops working Can't tell speed. There are a lot of these happening to this model

20240519SUSPENSION

Front end camber toe in has been adjusted but keeps toeing in makes tires wear. Hard to keep going straight allways sways. Dashboard stops working and windows don't work. Started doing this at around 100,000 miles. Will turn back on and off. Sometimes gas pedal stops working Can't tell speed. There are a lot of these happening to this model

20190308ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

ENGINE STALLING AT RED LIGHTS INTERMITTENT. NO ENGINE LIGHT. IN TOWN. NO POWER STEERING ALMOST CAUSE ACCIDENT. THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES.

Mileage: 151,674

20190308ENGINE

ENGINE STALLING AT RED LIGHTS INTERMITTENT. NO ENGINE LIGHT. IN TOWN. NO POWER STEERING ALMOST CAUSE ACCIDENT. THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES.

Mileage: 151,674

20161101ENGINE

WHILE IN MOTION TRAVELING DOWN HIGHWAY I HEARD A BANG AND THE ENGINE BEGAN TO KNOCK AND A SOUND OF AIR WAS COMING FROM ENGINE AND LOST HORSE-POWER. I FOUND THE SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT OF THE #3 CYLINDER. I HAD TO REPAIR, AND NOW THE PLUG HAS DROPPED DOWN, MAY HAVE TO SPEND UP TO $3,000 TO REPAIR/REPLACE ALUMINUM HEADS.

Mileage: 180,000

20160607ENGINE

VAN HAD TROUBLE STARTING SO TOOK IT TO DEALER, THINKING IT MIGHT BE PLUG/INJECTOR-RELATED. SHOP CONTACT INDICATED LEAK IN FUEL RAIL, DUMPING GAS ONTO ENGINE POTENTIALLY RESULTING SOMETHING THAT COULD IGNITE AND EXPLODE. THE 2007 SERIES 150/250/350 WITH THE LARGE 5.4 (?)L V-8 ALREADY HAS A RECALL FOR THIS EXACT ISSUE. THOUGHT IT WOULD BE WISE TO POINT OUT SAME PROBLEM WITH MY WITH THE 4.6L V-8. VAN HAS ~43K MILES.

Mileage: 43,800

20150203AIR BAGS

THIS IS THE FIRST TIME A HEAR ABOUT AN AIR BAG THAT BLOWS BY IT SELF,, ON TOP OF IT, IN THE PARKING LOT WHEN THERE WAS NOBODY INSIDE. I ASKED FORD TO SEE IF BY ANY CHANCE THERE'S SOME RECALLS ABOUT THAT SITUATION AND THEY SAID NO ... GOOD THING THAT IT DIDN'T HAPPEN WHEN THE DRIVER WAS DRIVING...CAN JUST IMAGINE THE SCENE... THANK YOU.. *TR

Mileage: 133,687

20140929FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD E-150. WHILE PULLING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY, THE CONTACT NOTICED A LARGE FUEL LEAKAGE AND A STRONG FUEL ODOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE FUEL RAIL NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 08V057000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 84,000.

Mileage: 84,000

20140730ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD E-150. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED FLUID LEAKING UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC STATED THAT FLUID WAS LEAKING FROM THE RADIATOR. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 49,000. UPDATED 9/4/14*CN

Mileage: 49,000

20140605ENGINE

SPARK PLUGS ARE BREAKING DURING REPLACEMENT. BAD SPARK PLUG DESIGN, SPARK PLUGS CAUSE RUNNING ISSUES, IF THEY BREAK- AND FALL INTO THE CYLINDER- THEN IT BECOMES AN EVEN MORE EXPENSIVE REPAIR. A DEFINITE FLAW ON FORD'S PART. *TR

Mileage: 139,000

20120424VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD E-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WOULD BECOME STUCK SPORADICALLY. THE VEHICLE WOULD LUNGE FORWARD AND THE CONTACT HAD TO APPLY ABRUPT FORCE TO THE BRAKES AND SHIFT INTO NEUTRAL IN ORDER TO STOP THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO ADVISED THAT THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED WHO OFFERED NO OTHER ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,400. UPDATED 05/31/12*LJ

Mileage: 40,400

20100317SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

THE BRAKE PEDAL IS TOO CLOSE TO THE GAS PEDAL. WHEN I APPLY THE BRAKES, I OFTEN ALSO DEPRESS THE GAS PEDAL AND END UP ACCELERATING WHEN I MEANT TO BRAKE. VERY DANGEROUS. *TR

Mileage: 22,000

20100317VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

THE BRAKE PEDAL IS TOO CLOSE TO THE GAS PEDAL. WHEN I APPLY THE BRAKES, I OFTEN ALSO DEPRESS THE GAS PEDAL AND END UP ACCELERATING WHEN I MEANT TO BRAKE. VERY DANGEROUS. *TR

Mileage: 22,000

20100301TIRES:VALVE

FAULTY AIR VALVES. EVERY TIRE AIR VALVE HAS FAILED IN MY 2007 FORD F150. *TR

Mileage: 19,000

20080522LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD E-150. EVER SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED, THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR DOOR LOCK HAS FAILED. WHILE DRIVING, THE CONTACT HEARD THE LOCK UNLATCH, BUT THE DOOR DID NOT OPEN. HE INSPECTED THE VEHICLE, BUT FOUND NOTHING UNUSUAL. WHILE TRAVELING BACK HOME, THE FAILURE RECURRED. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY LUBRICATED THE LOCK AND ADJUSTED THE COMPONENTS. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THEY WOULD NOT DO ANYTHING ELSE UNTIL THE FAILURE OCCURS IN THEIR PRESENCE. THE VIN AND SPEED WERE UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 15,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 18,200.

Mileage: 15,000

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NHTSA Investigations 8 Open

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many complaints does the 2007 FORD E-150 have?
The 2007 FORD E-150 has 15 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
Are there any recalls for the 2007 FORD E-150?
Yes, the 2007 FORD E-150 has 18 recall(s). The most common affected component is EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. Recalls are issued by NHTSA and manufacturers must provide a free remedy.
What are the most common problems with the 2007 FORD E-150?
The most-complained component for the 2007 FORD E-150 is ENGINE with 4 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL and ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Is the 2007 FORD E-150 safe to buy?
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.

Vehicle Safety Guides

Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.