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2007 Ford Lcf 450 Series

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Latest May 15, 2015
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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4 injuries, 0 deaths reported

Overview

Our database contains 6 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2007 Ford Lcf 450 Series, most frequently naming the fuel system, brakes and electrical categories. 4 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Fuel system228.6%
  • Brakes114.3%
  • Electrical114.3%
  • Engine114.3%
  • Powertrain (other)114.3%
  • Seat belts114.3%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

No recalls in our database for this model year

That does not guarantee a specific vehicle is unaffected — recalls are issued against VINs, and new campaigns are announced regularly. Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov.

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

ElectricalEngine
Filed May 15, 2015

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

NHTSA ID
10716709
Incident
Apr 23, 2015
Mileage
156,000 mi
Fuel system
Filed Nov 22, 2011

DELAMINATED FUEL TANK. 5 OUT OF 7 TRUCKS. *TR

NHTSA ID
10436724
Incident
Jun 7, 2011
Mileage
36,770 mi
Fuel system
Filed Aug 24, 2011

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.

NHTSA ID
10421367
Incident
Oct 1, 2009
Mileage
35,000 mi
Brakes
Filed Mar 31, 2008

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.

NHTSA ID
10222905
Incident
Mar 30, 2008
Powertrain (other)
Filed Jan 17, 2008

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 OR REPAIRED. I HAD A USED FORD BEFORE I BOUGHT THIS NEW ONE!!!!. I DROVE FROM NC WITH THIS FAULTY PART WHICH COULD HAVE KILLED ME OR SOME INNOCENT PERSON ON THE HIGHWAY. WE TRIED OUT ANOTHER NEW FORD ON THE DEALERSHIP LOT THAT HAD THE SAME BUMPING FEELING, WHICH THEY ASSURED ME WAS BECAUSE THE TIRES NEEDED SMOOTHED OUT FROM RUNNING THE VEHICLE. IF THAT IS THE CASE THEY MUST HAVE OTHER FORDS ON THE LOT WITH BENT DRIVE SHAFTS. *TR

NHTSA ID
10215284
Incident
Nov 30, 2007
Mileage
13 mi
Seat belts
Filed Mar 26, 2007
Crash reported4 injuries reported

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

NHTSA ID
10186242
Incident
Mar 18, 2007

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

ASI-44534

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

FORD: WHEN SHIFTING BETWEEN PARK, REVERSE AND/OR DURING 2-3 SHIFT, AN INTERMITTENT CLUNK OCCURS WITH A TORQSHIFT TRANSMISSION. MODEL 2003-2014 F-SUPER DUTY, E SERIES, EXCURSION, F-53 MOTORHOME CHASSIS, LOW CAB FORWARD. *PE

AS-21769

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE; POWER TRAIN; SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK

FORD: IF THERE IS AN INTERMITTENT LACK OF POWER, SURGE, OR HESITATION WHILE DRIVING THE BRAKES WILL OVERRIDE ACCELERATION. *RM

0640

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM. ENGINE CRANKCASE VENTILLATION SYSTEM UPGRADE. FORD. CERTAIN 2006 AND 2007 LOW CAB FORWARD VEHICLES. *KB

0771

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

HARD START/LONG CRANK OR NO START - LOW ICP. *KB

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Ford Lcf 450 Series by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2007Viewing600—
2006270031.2

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.