2007 Ford Lcf 450 Series Problems
Owner-reported complaints filed with NHTSA, grouped by component
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What this page shows
Everything below is an owner-reported complaint submitted to NHTSA about the 2007 Ford Lcf 450 Series, grouped by the component NHTSA recorded on the report. These are not confirmed defects, and they are not recalls. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a category with more reports in it is not evidence that a part is defective.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
Reports by component
Ranked by how many owner reports name each component category
- 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.
Each component in detail
What the reports in each category say, in the owners' own words
Fuel system
Reports naming fuel storage or delivery — tanks, pumps, lines, injectors and fuel leaks.
From owner reports, verbatim
DELAMINATED FUEL TANK. 5 OUT OF 7 TRUCKS. *TR
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.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Brakes
Reports naming service brakes, the antilock braking system, brake hoses, master cylinders or the parking brake.
From owner reports, verbatim
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.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Electrical
Reports naming the electrical system — wiring, battery, charging, control modules, infotainment and electrical accessories.
From owner reports, verbatim
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
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Engine
Reports naming the engine itself — including stalling, misfires, oil consumption, cooling and internal engine components.
From owner reports, verbatim
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
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Powertrain (other)
Powertrain reports that are not specifically the engine or transmission — driveshafts, axles, transfer cases and differentials.
From owner reports, verbatim
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
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Seat belts
Reports naming seat belts, buckles, retractors and pretensioners.
From owner reports, verbatim
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
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
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.
Elsewhere on this vehicle
Data sources
- NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — owner-reported complaints and the components recorded on them
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