2007 Ford F-150: sudden loss of power

Filed Dec 8, 2023 · Engine · OK · fire

While driving lost power from 70 mph to 45 mph drove it slow home Once I parked check engine light and noticed smoke coming from behind and lower part of engine after checking for heat source noticed glowing areas it was the insulation between engine and floor I had to use extinguisher in 4 areas to extinguish I disconnected battery power

Filed Mar 14, 2023 · Engine · IN

The phasers and the timing chain and tensioners is failing. This is premature failure due to engineering mistakes in the design. This is a safety critical walk home failure. Failure will destroy the engine (interference engine). Complete loss of all power and lock up of engine. Mechanic said the only remedy is a rebuilt engine. A reputable engine rebuilder states in their ad on the internet that they have corrected the Ford Motor Company engineering design mistakes in the 5.4l Triton engine.

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 19, 2017 · Engine · 183,530 miles · CA

Blown out spark plug #3 cylinder, repair lasted less than 3 weeks and failed on state higher 41 in california witch cause major loss of power going uphill and stalled in the middle of traffic with my wife and child in the vehicle. The incident left us with no choice but to walk across heavy traffic to the side of the highway and leave the vehicle in the road way

Filed Jun 19, 2017 · Steering · 165,500 miles · MN

Steering binds so tightly when vehicle is in motion that it takes significant force to turn wheel. Once wheel gets past and free of the binding position it travels too far creating a need for a steering correction. I believe that the two piece steering shaft and the two universal joints are worn and causing the problem. It feels like you have lost power steering, however not the case. As the power steering fluid is at the proper level. There are no fluid leaks, ford has recalled expeditions and lincolns for this issue, why not the f-150 pickup trucks?

Filed Sep 9, 2016 · Engine · 130,000 miles · LA

While driving my truck suddenly lost power and shifted into "limp home mode" while the wrench and check engine light came on. This happened to me a few year back as well so I immediately assumed it was the throttle body or sensor going bad. I brought into the ford dealership who confirmed to me it was the throttle body that went out. This is now the 3 throttle body that my truck had had (9 years old and 130,000 miles). After doing research I saw where ford had this same issue with other model vehicles and instead of recalling extended warranties to cover the cost of replacement. This is extremely dangerous as if it occurs when merging into traffic you lose all ability to accelerate. I think ford has a major issue here that it is refusing to address.

Filed Jul 4, 2016 · Airbags, Engine · 13,300 miles · AZ

Takata recall.engine has very bad power loss and shakes vigouresly when warm and pulling up to stop or reverse.

Filed Jul 2, 2015 · Engine, Fuel system · 123,436 miles · NH

While accelerating to enter the highway a loud pop sound was heard and the engine lost power. I had enough speed to make the break-down lane. The sound was coming from the #3 cylinder on the right side of the motor. 4.6l v8. These were factory plugs and the vehicle is maintained every 3000-5000 miles.

Filed Nov 3, 2014 · Engine · 55,500 miles · NM

On october 31 2014 while visiting family after 350 mile drive my 2007 ford f-150 xlt super cab 4x4 4.6l motor made a noise similar to an explosion that was felt in the cab by all passengers. Right after the explosion the truck lost power and sounded like an exhaust pipe had fallen off the motor. There was a strong smell of gas and exhaust but truck was drivable. Brought truck to dealership and was told that 2 spark plugs has blown out and one of the two had taken the threads with it. Advised me that this was very rare and I had to options to fix. One was to re-thread and replace all spark plugs for $899. Second was to replace head at $2100. Told dealership to do the lesser option. Had to leave truck there and obtain a one way rental for 5 people at $300. Have now found out that its not rare and may not be fixed even after the repair. I am glad that this happened on a surface road at low speed and not on the hwy.

Filed Mar 4, 2014 · Acceleration, Electrical · 85,000 miles · GA

First why was" this vehicle included in the recall of bad throttle body I had the same problem as people are having with the ford escape. I reported this back in 2012 when it was brought to the attention of the federal safety agency I did not receive a response then but there are the same problems with the f-150 I had to replace mine @ a cost of over $600.00 and also damaged my alternator I was driving in traffic when it went in limp home mode showing a wrench symbol with lost of power and acceleration, I almost was hit by several vehicles as there was know where to pull over time. This is the same throttle body that comes on the ford escape and it should be included with that group of recalls.

Filed Nov 27, 2012 · Fuel system · 31,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford f-150. The contact stated that fuel was abnormally leaking from the fuel rail to the motor. The contact stated that the vehicle felt as if it had a loss of power once the failure occurred. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The VIN was not available. The failure and current mileage was 31,000.

Filed Aug 31, 2012 · Fuel system · 14,400 miles · TN

Fuel pump control module failure resulting in engine stalling causing loss of power and control to steering and braking functions at high speed and in heavy traffic. The fuel pump control module on the truck failed at intermittent and erratic intervals, causing immediate shut off of fuel to the engine. Control functions, particularly power steering were compromised and accidents were barely avoided. The engine would eventually restart- up to the point that the module failed completely. The first fuel pump control module was replaced around 14000 miles in 2010. The second was just replaced at 24446 miles. The cost to replace the fuel pump control module is approximately $500.