2007 Ford F-150: engine failure

Filed Jul 31, 2019 · Engine, Transmission · 170,000 miles · WI

First the trans went out in the middle of no where at 1130 at night with my newborn. Then the engine went as I was driving to work. We found out it was the cam phasers which we had to replace the engine for. We have done $8000 in repairs and it's not recalled??

Filed Feb 20, 2018 · Acceleration, Engine · 143,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford f-150. While driving various speeds and without depressing the accelerator or brake pedals, the vehicle inadvertently accelerated as the check engine warning indicator illuminated and the engine revved. The contact stated that the failures also occurred while making a left turn and the steering wheel seized, which made it difficult to make the left turn. The brake pedal was depressed in order to stop the vehicle. After stopping, turning off and restarting the vehicle it was able to operate normally. The vehicle was not taken to an independent mechanic or dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The contact mentioned that the failure occurred at least three other times. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was opened. The contact was referred to the federal safety agency by the manufacturer. The approximate failure mileage was 143,000.

Filed Feb 9, 2018 · Engine, Transmission · 87,402 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford f-150. The contact stated that the engine failed to function properly and that the vehicle stalled several times without warning. The spark plugs an injectors were replaced, and an oil pressure test was provided. The contact also stated that the engine misfired and was diagnosed by mclarty ford (3232 summerhill rd, texarkana, tx 75503, (903) 792-7121). The vehicle was also taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the engine and transmission needed to be replaced. The mechanic rebuilt the transmission and the starter was replaced. The manufacturer had not issued a recall, but issued eight tsbs for the engine. The contact heard an abnormal noise coming from the engine compartment. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided no solution other than having the vehicle repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 87,402. *tt

Filed Dec 7, 2017 · Engine · 141,000 miles · LA

I bought a 2007 ford f15 fx4 truck a years ago, and took it to ford to asked them about the ticking noise coming from engine. They told me that it was normal on the 5.4 triton. About a week ago the ticking got louder and I looked up problems online, and found that there is a design flaw in the engine that causes cam phasers to fail, and oil pressure drops to zero. Ford knows about the problem, but when I called they told me that I need to replace the engine, and that it would be on me. I looked on several ford forums and found that there are 1000's of people talking about this. Is it going to take someone getting killed before ford owns up to there problems! They are ignoring the issue and having the consumer pay aywhere from 3500- 8000 dollars to repair this issue. Also, the engine has very bad power loss and shakes vigouresly when warm and pulling up to stop or reverse.

Filed Sep 6, 2017 · Engine · 135,000 miles · FL

I bought truck about 2 years ago took to ford to have tranny flush on it asked them about the ticking noise coming from engine they told me that it was normal on the 5.4 triton about a week ago the ticking got louder and looked up problems and found that there is a design flaw in engine that causes cam phasers fail nd oil pressure drops to zero ford knows about problem but whn you call they tell you that you need to replace the engine well looked up forums and people who have replaced the motor had same problems with it later on yesterday I was driving taking my 2 daughters to school when all of a sudden the engine shut off I lost brakes and steering. The truck behind me had to lock up its brakes to keep from hitting me and my kids so I am writing you to see if you can look into this my kids were so scared the truck slowed instantly when the engine failed I had my friend tow it back to my house where I checked the cam sensors and changed them and did not start still does not start now there are 1000's of people on forums talking about this is it going to take someone getting killed before ford owns up to there problems they are ignoring and having the consumer pay aywhere from 3500- 8000 dollars to repair this I first asked when I bought truck with 81,000 miles on it

Filed Apr 4, 2016 · Engine · 115,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford f-150. While driving at various speeds, an unknown sound was heard from the engine and the check engine warning light illuminated. The failure occurred constantly. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the camshaft failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. Sometime after the repairs, while driving at various speeds, the vehicle started to vibrate severely. The check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to another independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the engine failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 115,000.

Filed Feb 25, 2016 · Engine · 133,500 miles · NC

Spark plug blew out. Mechanic replaced it for $350 then it blew out again 2 days later. Problem with ford spark plug tearing threads out and not being able to replace spark plug without replacing entire engine. My son was on his way back to college (5hr drive) when the spark plug blew. It sounded like a shotgun! Had it towed to mechanic and they replaced spark plug and 2 days later same one blew again while driving to work. Towed a second time and mechanic is searching for ways to resolve. He says we may have to replace entire engine because of threads being striped when it blew out. Ford mechanic has looked at and does not have any solutions. In researching online I have discovered that this could have potentially been very dangerous. Others with same problem have had engine fire when sparkplug blew. We were in process of selling vehicle so now we are sol! We don't have $4000 to replace engine and our family needs a 2nd car. Never again will I buy a ford. They do not stand behind their product!

Filed Jan 11, 2016 · Engine · 123,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 f-150. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 35 MPH and coming to a stop light, the vehicle stalled and the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the engine failed and the motor needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 123,000.

Filed Jan 7, 2016 · Steering · 68,500 miles · IN

While attempting to turn left (across oncoming traffic lanes) the steering wheel seized after rotating only a few degrees. This was sudden and abrupt with no prior symptoms. Substantial force was applied in an attempt to continue the turn. The steering wheel became free and rotated a few more degrees before seizing again. As before, substantial pressure was applied and I believe some back rotation (wiggling) was input. The steering finally became free and felt normal. This did not repeat again during the use of the vehicle that day. The seizure did not feel like a failure of the steering assist (pump) system as the steering wheel could not be rotated as it can be if the steering pump isn't running. Some research found reference to binding of the u-joints on the intermediate steering shaft located in the engine compartment. Examination of these joints found that they are not protected by rubber boots and showed evidence of corrosion. A spray lubricant was used in an attempt to prevent the issue from recurring. The inability to steer the vehicle is, in my opinion, a substantial safety issue. Any number of scenarios could be imagined, but in my particular case, had the seizure not released, I would have found myself stopped in the path of oncoming traffic with the vehicle only partially turned.

Filed Dec 26, 2015 · Engine · GA

Engine was replaced in 2011 under warranty at 51,864 miles. Now at 105,662 this engine is doing the same thing. There is defiantly a problem with the engines. Ford needs to recognize and acknowledge and fix this issue with their product. If your engine does not work correctly, how can your ford be - ford tough!

Filed Jul 27, 2015 · Engine, Lights · 61,000 miles · MI

Bought the t07 f150 at 28k and at 61k this happened. While driving at low gear 2nd the enging chugged a little ( lke an old diesal) took it to the dealer they said it was probably the small oil seal behind the cam. They was going to charge be 5600 for a new engine. They tried like he11 to get me to say I didnt have the oil changed regularly. I never backed down, then reminded them that I had bought the $2700.00 extended warrenty (which I usually never did) they bauked and cried. Buy said that they would find another used engine, they called me and said that they found one for 3500 (or something like that) I began a long search online and found a rebuild for less and gave them the information. They decided to go with that. They ordered the engine and installed it ( well what do you know the replacement had the same prob) they had to pull that engine and get another from the company . Took an extra week and got the truck back its now at 100k and still runs well (so I know it wasnt my driving) so it had to be the incorrect placement of that seal from the dealer, which would leaked hot oil onto the engine and cause a fire. I looked at the origional paper work that they had to replace th origional wiring harness before it even left the factory.

Filed May 19, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · 84,000 miles · WA

The engine was replaced in 2012 with 53,000 miles on the truck due to a significant knocking coming from the engine. The truck was still under warranty so it cost me nothing to replace. The engine started to make the same sound in feb 2015 (84,000 miles on the truck, 30,000 miles on the engine). I had it taken to an auto mech and they told me one of the spark plugs ejected from the engine and ripped all the threading out. They also found that on e of the cylinders broke off the crank shaft and ceased. The engine has to be replaced again and the truck is no longer under warranty. Both the original dealership that replaced the engine and the auto mech that I had the truck taken to, are researching if the parts are still under warranty.