Total Complaints
8 filings
FORD LCF 450 SERIES · model year
2007 FORD LCF 450 SERIES
8 NHTSA complaints, 1 crash report for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2007FORDLCF 450 SERIES carries 8 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 1 crash, 0 fires, 4 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 LCF 450 SERIES is fuel system, diesel with 2 filings, followed by seats:front assembly:head restraint (1) and power train:driveline:driveshaft (1). 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.
NHTSA currently has 177 investigation files overlapping the 2007 LCF 450 SERIES, 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.
8
Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
4
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
1 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | 2 |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT | 1 |
| PARKING BRAKE | 1 |
| ENGINE | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20150515ENGINE
I BOUGHT THIS TRUCK IN 2007 AND HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS SINCE THEN I HAVE HAD 3 NEW TRANSMISSIONS 2ND ENGINE JUST NEW LAST YEAR NEW ONE ONLY HAS ABOUT 3,000 MILES AND I HAVE PUT ABOUT 40 INJECTORS IN THIS ENGINE THIS TRUCK IS A SWEEPING TRUCK, IT COST ME ABOUT 120,000 BRAND NEW FOR THE TRUCK AND THE SWEEPER I HAVE INVESTED ABOUT 60,000 INTO THIS TRUCK OVER A 6 YEAR PERIOD, I HAVE ALSO SEEN MANY COMPLAINTS ON THIS SAME TRUCK WITH THE SAME ISSUES FORD IS VERY AWARE OF THE ISSUES OF THIS TRUCK, MY DEALERSHIP GUY TOLD ME THAT THEY WILL NOT EVEN WORK ON THE TRUCK ANYMORE BECAUSE FORD WILL NEVER WARRENTY ANYTHING FOR THEM
Mileage: 156,000
20150515ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
I BOUGHT THIS TRUCK IN 2007 AND HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS SINCE THEN I HAVE HAD 3 NEW TRANSMISSIONS 2ND ENGINE JUST NEW LAST YEAR NEW ONE ONLY HAS ABOUT 3,000 MILES AND I HAVE PUT ABOUT 40 INJECTORS IN THIS ENGINE THIS TRUCK IS A SWEEPING TRUCK, IT COST ME ABOUT 120,000 BRAND NEW FOR THE TRUCK AND THE SWEEPER I HAVE INVESTED ABOUT 60,000 INTO THIS TRUCK OVER A 6 YEAR PERIOD, I HAVE ALSO SEEN MANY COMPLAINTS ON THIS SAME TRUCK WITH THE SAME ISSUES FORD IS VERY AWARE OF THE ISSUES OF THIS TRUCK, MY DEALERSHIP GUY TOLD ME THAT THEY WILL NOT EVEN WORK ON THE TRUCK ANYMORE BECAUSE FORD WILL NEVER WARRENTY ANYTHING FOR THEM
Mileage: 156,000
20150515UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I BOUGHT THIS TRUCK IN 2007 AND HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS SINCE THEN I HAVE HAD 3 NEW TRANSMISSIONS 2ND ENGINE JUST NEW LAST YEAR NEW ONE ONLY HAS ABOUT 3,000 MILES AND I HAVE PUT ABOUT 40 INJECTORS IN THIS ENGINE THIS TRUCK IS A SWEEPING TRUCK, IT COST ME ABOUT 120,000 BRAND NEW FOR THE TRUCK AND THE SWEEPER I HAVE INVESTED ABOUT 60,000 INTO THIS TRUCK OVER A 6 YEAR PERIOD, I HAVE ALSO SEEN MANY COMPLAINTS ON THIS SAME TRUCK WITH THE SAME ISSUES FORD IS VERY AWARE OF THE ISSUES OF THIS TRUCK, MY DEALERSHIP GUY TOLD ME THAT THEY WILL NOT EVEN WORK ON THE TRUCK ANYMORE BECAUSE FORD WILL NEVER WARRENTY ANYTHING FOR THEM
Mileage: 156,000
20111122FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
DELAMINATED FUEL TANK. 5 OUT OF 7 TRUCKS. *TR
Mileage: 36,770
20110824FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD LCF DIESEL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE DRIVING. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE FUEL FILTER WAS CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL TANK WAS DELAMINATING AND AS A RESULT, THE FUEL TANK AND FUEL LINES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN ANY RECALLS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 35,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 75,000.
Mileage: 35,000
20080331PARKING BRAKE
TL*THE CONTACT RENTED A 2007 FORD LCF 450 SERIES U-HAUL. WHILE PARKED ON AN INCLINE WITH THE PARKING BRAKE APPLIED, THE VEHICLE SLIPPED OUT OF GEAR AND ROLLED BACKWARDS. THE CONTACT PARKED THE VEHICLE AGAIN TO MAKE SURE THAT IT HAD ACTUALLY BEEN IN PARK WITH THE PARKING BRAKE APPLIED. THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT WAS NOT SURE OF THE YEAR OF THE U-HAUL, BUT WAS INFORMED THAT IT WAS NEW. U-HAUL BOUGHT TWO 4'6 BLOCKS AND ADVISED THE CONTACT TO USE THEM TO STOP THE VEHICLE FROM MOVING. NO OTHER VEHICLE INFORMATION WAS AVAILABLE.
20080117POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
BOUGHT A NEW 2007 F150 LARIAT. THERE WAS A BUMPING FEELING IN THE FRONT. I WAS TOLD IT WAS DUE TO THE TIRES SITTING ON THE DEALERSHIP LOT. THE PROBLEM WOULD GO AWAY AFTER DRIVING IT FOR SEVERAL MILES. THE BUMPING DIDN'T STOP AFTER I DROVE IT 2,000 MILES. RETURNED TO DEALERSHIP TO FIX PROBLEM, THEY INFORMED ME THEY LET AIR OUT OF 1 TIRE AND SOLVED THE PROBLEM. THE BUMPING WAS STILL THERE IMMEDIATELY UPON PULLING OUT OF DEALERSHIP. I RETURNED TO MD. CONTINUED TO TRY TO GET MY NEW TRUCK FIXED. A FORD REPRESENTATIVE CAME TO MD. JAN 16, YESTERDAY, TO EXAMINE MY TRUCK . TO HIS CONCLUSION MY TRUCK WAS FOUND TO HAVE A BENT DRIVE SHAFT. I AM WITHOUT TRANSPORTATION BECAUSE THEY WILL NOT FURNISH ME A VEHICLE TO DRIVE. THEY WILL NOT TELL ME IF THE VEHICLE IS SAFE TO DRIVE, AND A FORD REP WILL NOT CONTACT ME TO TELL ME WHEN MY VEHICLE WILL BE REPAIRED. I BOUGHT A NEW FORD WITH A BENT DRIVE TRAIN. I DO NOT WANT A REPAIRED NEW TRUCK, I WANT A NEW TRUCK. THAT IS WHY I PAID 30,000.00 FOR NEW NOT USED O
Mileage: 13
20070326CrashSEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT
I WAS STOPPING AT A STOP SIGN AT THE CORNER OF ROSEDALE & GWYNNS FALLS, BALTIMORE MARYLAND WHEN I WAS STRUCK IN THE REAR BY A MINI VAN. THE IMPACT WAS VERY HARD,THE 2007 EXPERDITION I WAS DRIVING SUFFERED LITTLE DAMAGE,BUT THE MINI VAN LOOKED TO BE A TOTAL LOSS. I SUFFERED HEAD,NECK AND BACK INJURIES. I HAD A CONCUSSION WHICH WAS CAUSED BY DANGEROUSLY HARD HEAD RESTRAINT. THE ACCIDENT WAS ON MARCH 18,2007 AND MY HEAD STILL HURTS VERY MUCH THIS 26TH DAY OF MARCH.*AK
Compare 2007FORDLCF 450 SERIES to Similar Vehicles
NHTSA Investigations 8 Open
EA26001Engineering AnalysisOpen
Unintended Transmission Downshift and Rear Wheel Lock-up
PE25020Preliminary EvaluationOpen
Timing Belt Failure
DP25001Defect PetitionOpen
Underbody shields detachment
PE25007Preliminary EvaluationOpen
B-Pillar Trim Detachment
PE25002Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Unintended Transmission Downshift and Rear Wheel Lock-up
Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2007 FORD LCF 450 SERIES have?▼
The 2007 FORD LCF 450 SERIES has 8 NHTSA complaints, 1 crashes, 0 fires, 4 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 2007 FORD LCF 450 SERIES?▼
The most-complained component for the 2007 FORD LCF 450 SERIES is FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL with 2 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT and POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT.
Is the 2007 FORD LCF 450 SERIES 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.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.