When my truck is at operating temp. And coming to a stop it sounds like a diesel, it first starts by knocking and ticking then it shuts down.. This is a serious problem for when your pulling anything with the truck always it wants to die, of course unless your good and can throw it into neutral and rev the motor to 2000 RPM's with killing anyone. You start losing steering and brakes when the motors RPM's get very low.
2007 Ford F-150 engine complaints
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Takata recall.engine has very bad power loss and shakes vigouresly when warm and pulling up to stop or reverse.
2007 ford f-150 xlt with 5.4l triton v8,engine began shaking violently while at stop light, then hesitated consistently while accelerating 40-50mph, no warning lights or indicators on in truck. Ford dealership replaced coil I believe, just purchased the truck used and didn't get any documentation when they fixed it.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford f-150. While driving approximately 15 MPH, the check engine warning indicator illuminated and the vehicle started to lose acceleration and power. The contact had to pull into a fuel station. The mechanic at the station determined that the ignition coil and a spark plug failed and needed to be changed. The vehicle was repaired. The failure recurred three other times and was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was invalid. The approximate failure mileage was 116,000.
When at a red light or stop sign the truck surges the RPM gage is out of control almost surging me into oncoming traffic this is the second time this has happen it also happened in 2015, took it to the shop and it cost me 385.00 and now a yesr later its happening again.
I bought this truck in 2015 had 120,000 miles on it now problems after 5,000 miles I noticed a knocking in the engine and the whole truck will begin to shake after a few miles down the road. This started at 125,000 miles. I would have to turn the truck off and turn it back on, while at a stop light. Just recently my wife and I took a trip out of state while on the highway the engine stared to knock and truck began to shake. I had to pull over turn the truck off and turn it back on. Have to do this three times on our trip, not a happy trip in the truck. After our trip the I called ford motor company and told them what was happening with the truck they told me it was not there problem and would not pay to have it fixed. I took my truck to an independent mechanic who told me that it was the cam sensor or cam phasor. To have it replaced would cost me $4,000. I took the truck to a ford dealership that told me the same thing the mechanic said and that they would charge me $2,000 to replace. They also informed the that most of the 2007 f150 that come are having the same problem. I have let it sit in my garage till ford does a recall. I am not paying for there mistake for shoddy work.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford f-150. While driving 40 MPH, the contact felt a vibration from the engine compartment. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The VIN was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 99,000.
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.
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!
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.
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!
The threads in my 07 ford f 150 for my spark plug in one of my cylinder's went bad. And my plug leaked high pressure compressed heated exhaust. Causing my ignition coil to partially melt. Its right below the fuel rail sensor too. Its the biggest pain in the butt to fix. Used a helicoil. Didn't last too long. Trying a more permanent fix next. I was on the highway going 70 when the plug began a very noticeably loud rhythmic leak with the ignition of that cylinder. Also, when I saw the problem when I looked at the spark plug. It had already had an existing helicoil put in. And you could tell this happend way before 200k miles. Because the old spark plug was worn almost all the way down. I still have the old spark plug.
In april 2015 I began experiencing engine knocking on my 2007 ford f-150 which had 57,532 miles on it. I took it to ford service department and ended up spending $3,080.79 to replace camshaft, solenoid, and timing chains. I was told this work was guaranteed. Now, less than 7 months later at 61,452 miles I began hearing squeaking as I drive. Took it back to ford and they tell me it is now the harmonic balancer is out and excessive crank shaft end play. I am told that the issue is not related to the prior repair work so I will have to spend another $3,000 or more to fix this issue. This is all after I spent over $300 in december 2014 to replace the ingnition coils. I drive mostly city driving. We picked up vehicle without repairing it this time so we could figure out what to do.
Vehicle has started to jerk around 40-50 MPH. Reviews states the spark plugs and coils are the issues. Wanted to change out spark plugs, but understand the plugs breaks upon removal and very expensive to fix. Know issue by ford motor company. Now I don't even want to attempt changing out the plugs. This issue should be recall or paid by ford for replacement, since this issue is know by ford. Issue is still ongoing, help, don't want to pay $1000 for a simply maintenance.
I've had the spark plug blow out in cylinder 6 twice while driving at about 55mph. My husband had his in 2008 f150 also. I've had to have the plugs replaced 2x. Just waiting for the fuel module and steering to go as noted in other numerous complaints.
The failures stem from bad oil flow to the top end of the engine due to a flaw in design. Specifically my camshaft, cam phaser, timing components and lifters rollers have failed. The problem first showed up at 42256 miles and has since resurfaced twice even after expensive repairs. The worrisome part is that the web is filled with thousands upon thousands of similar complaints about this engine which is also in expeditions and crown victorias and probably other ford vehicles.
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.
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.
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.
Went to have truck tuned up--mechanic would not even touch spark plugs because they break off and the entire head has to be removed for repair. Told us tune up would be very expensive and if they broke it would be even high. From what I was told if spark plug is bad it can result in failure of catalytic convert and result in a car fire. Will it take a death before ford does a recall how do consumers maintain a vehicle when and authorized mechanic will not do the work.
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 ford f-150. The contact stated that after accelerating at approximately 5 MPH, the vehicle stalled as the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 59,000.
Truck jerks and jumps because the cylinders aren't firing. Just spent $1000 for new plugs a few months ago. I have had to replace several coils in the last 3 years. Problems started around 100k miles.
Tl* the contact owned a 2007 ford f-150. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the engine exploded and caught fire. The insurance company inspected the vehicle and found that the fire initiated at the motor heli coil. When fuel penetrated the heli coil, motor, and spark plugs, it caused the engine to explode. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact suffered burns and cuts to the left hand. The failure mileage was 125,000.
While driving on a new york interstate at approximately 60 MPH in a snow storm, my truck started to miss. It then slowed down and shut off. I did not have enough time to make it to the side of the road. A truck stopped and I had him push my truck to the side of the road, causing me to have damage to my truck. Found out that the fuel pump driver module failed. It is located above the spare tire and due to a design error, water and road salt get trapped between module and mounting brace. It erodes out from the bottom side and the mounting bracket. When replaced, was informed that it is a redesigned component, lifting it away from mounting bracket. If I had not had enough room between me and the tractor trailer traveling behind me, or if I had another vehicle traveling next to me, it could be a total different outcome. I know for a fact, that part component is extended in states where there is a high risk of salt corrosion, and believe that a safety issue like this should be one of them. Sitting on a highway in a snow storm is always dangerous.
Over the past six weeks, I have encountered three events in which my vehicle was accelerating while I had my foot on the brake. The first time, the truck was attempting to pull forward, vibrating, and revving the engine while I was stopped at a light .I thought it was a fluke or an error on my part and disregarded it. The second and third time, I was trying to slow down for the light with vehicles ahead of me. Instead of stopping as I was depressing the brake, the engine began to rev and pull forward. I depressed my brakes to floor and the truck stopped but the engine continued to rev and attempt to pull forward with the brake on. Ford company and my dealership, of course, denied any problems even after I cited several cases in which this occurred with other cars. They said sometimes sensors go out and they should not be responsible for it but were happy to do a diagnosis for $100. I see several complaints regarding the electronic throttle control systems compared to the new brake override systems and am totally unnerved that ford will not take responsibility for this. I am concerned about driving the truck with only 45,000 miles on it. I fear that any moment, my truck is going to accelerate into another vehicle while my foot is on the brake. I will never buy a ford again--a total disregard for consumer safety.
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 ford f-150. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle decelerated as the check engine warning light illuminated. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the camshaft phaser needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000.
3 out of 8 spark plugs have blown out of head ih motor. This seems to be a common problem after researching several other makes and models of all ford vehicles. I have searched for recall information from faulty design with no luck.
Driving on a posted 40 MPH county road approaching a stop sign. The vehicle made a loud noise from the engine compartment and lost 80% power. Took it to a local mechanic and they explained that the spark plug(s) were bad and the tune up would be $500-$800 depending on "if" one or all of them broke during removal. One had already blown out during aforementioned incident. I understand that this was a problem for a lot of ford vehicles during the years 2004 thru 2008. I believe this should have been a recall repair. Thank you.
Water leaking from intake manifold coolant crossover line. Crossover is an aluminum pipe that connects to the plastic intake manifold. When manifold started leaking coolant, 1 & 2 spark plug holes filled with water causing spark plugs to short out and stall the engine at low speed. Per ford the only repair is replacement of the complete intake manifold at a cost of over $1200.00. This is a common problem with this engine. I have seen many complaints on f-150 forums via the internet of people having the same problem. My truck has only 105000 miles on it.
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.
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