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2007 Ford F-350 Problems: 11 Known Issues

2007 model year · NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports · Updated September 2026

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According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2007 Ford F-350 has 11 documented known issues, with 4 rated critical. The most serious are 5R110W TorqShift Torque Converter Failure and Low/Reverse Planetary Pinion Walk-Out ($2,800-$7,000 repair), Death Wobble - Violent Steering Oscillation ($200-$1,500 repair), 6.0L Power Stroke Oil Cooler Plugging Leading to EGR Cooler Rupture ($1,200-$3,000 repair) and 6.0L Power Stroke Head Gasket Failure from Stretched Torque-to-Yield Head Bolts ($4,000-$9,000 repair). Across all issues with published estimates, repair costs range from $200 to $9,000. DIY maintenance guides at au7o.io.

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    On the 2003-2007 Ford F-350 6.0L Power Stroke V8 diesel, the 2003-2007 6.0L Power Stroke in the F-350 uses torque-to-yield head bolts in a high-cylinder-pressure engine with relatively few fasteners per cylinder. Under repeated heat cycles, and especially with the elevated cylinder pressures that come from towing at weight or from any power tuning, the TTY bolts stretch and lose clamp load. The head lifts momentarily, the gasket fire ring loses its seal, and combustion gas is pushed into the cooling system. This is the failure that gave the 6.0L its reputation. It is frequently downstream of the plugged oil cooler / EGR cooler problem, because the resulting overheating is what finally pushes the bolts past yield. F-350 dually and chassis-cab trucks working near GVWR see it earlier than lightly used trucks.

    This issue also affects: Ford Aerostar, Ford Bronco Sport, Ford Crown Victoria

    Common Symptoms

    • Coolant pushed out of the degas bottle
    • White exhaust smoke and coolant smell
    • Overheating under load
    • Bubbles in the degas bottle with the engine running
    • Rough running or misfire after warm-up
    • Loss of coolant with no external leak

    How to Fix

    The permanent repair is to pull the cab, remove the heads, have them resurfaced and pressure-checked, install new head gaskets, and replace the factory TTY bolts with ARP 625+ head studs, which do not stretch and can be re-torqued. Cheaper repairs that reuse TTY bolts routinely fail again. Because the cab must come off anyway, most shops replace the oil cooler, EGR cooler, standpipes and dummy plugs in the same job. No recall exists; Ford's original 6.0L extended coverage has expired on all affected trucks.

    Typical repair cost:$4,000 - $9,000

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    On the 2003-2007 Ford F-350 6.0L Power Stroke V8 diesel, the Garrett GT3782VA variable geometry turbocharger on the 2003-2007 6.0L Power Stroke controls boost by pivoting a set of vanes in the turbine housing, all tied to a single unison ring. Because the 6.0L routes heavy EGR flow and crankcase oil mist through the exhaust side, soot, ash and oil residue bake onto the vanes and unison ring; trucks that idle a lot or spend their life at light load never get hot enough to burn the deposits off, and rust adds to the binding. The vanes eventually stick partly open or partly closed. Stuck-open produces severe turbo lag and no low-end boost; stuck-closed produces overboost and a hard limp-in. This is distinct from later 6.7L turbo bearing failure - the 6.0L problem is mechanical fouling of the vane mechanism, not bearing wear.

    This issue also affects: Ford Bronco Sport, Ford E-Series, Ford F-150

    Common Symptoms

    • Severe turbo lag off idle or when merging
    • Little or no boost under load
    • Overboost condition and limp mode
    • Whistling or surging under acceleration
    • Black smoke with poor power

    How to Fix

    Remove the turbocharger, split the turbine housing, and manually clean the vanes and unison ring; an updated Ford unison ring or an aftermarket billet ring resists re-sticking. Inspect and replace the VGT solenoid if it is contaminated. Prevention is regular EGR system service, a catch can or CCV reroute to keep oil mist out of the exhaust, and periodic hard pulls under load to keep the vanes moving. Some owners fit a fixed-geometry or upgraded turbo. No recall covers this.

    Typical repair cost:$300 - $2,200

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    On the 2003-2010 Ford F-350, the 5R110W TorqShift used in 2003-2010 F-350s has two documented failure modes that matter to heavy-duty owners. The stock torque converter uses a stamped-steel shell and a single-disc lockup clutch that is marginal behind a loaded F-350, particularly a dually pulling a gooseneck or any truck with added power; when the clutch lining lets go it circulates friction material and steel debris through the valve body, solenoids, cooler and clutch packs, and can score the gear-type pump, dropping line pressure and burning the clutches. Separately, an OE design issue on the low/reverse planetary allowed the gear-set pinion shafts to back out of the carrier, producing slipping and harsh or delayed engagement in forward and reverse. A converter failure that is not accompanied by a full cooler and line flush will simply contaminate the rebuild.

    This issue also affects: Ford Aerostar, Ford Bronco, Ford Contour

    Common Symptoms

    • Shudder or vibration at lockup around 40-55 mph
    • Slipping under load
    • Harsh or delayed engagement into Drive or Reverse
    • Metal or friction debris in the transmission pan
    • Overheating while towing
    • Loss of forward or reverse

    How to Fix

    Diagnose with a line-pressure test and by inspecting the pan and cooler for debris. A proper repair is a full rebuild - not a converter swap alone - with the cooler and lines flushed or replaced, an updated low/reverse planetary, a multi-disc billet torque converter, and upgraded clutch counts if the truck tows. Fit a transmission temperature gauge and an auxiliary cooler, and service the fluid on the severe-duty interval, which is what the towing schedule in the owner's manual calls for on an F-350. No recall applies to these failures.

    Typical repair cost:$2,800 - $7,000

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    On the 1999-2025 Ford F-350, after hitting a bump at highway speed, the front end enters violent steering oscillation (death wobble) that requires slowing to a stop to recover. Caused by worn front-end components: track bar bushing, ball joints, tie rod ends, or steering damper.

    This issue also affects: Ford F-250

    Common Symptoms

    • Violent steering wheel shaking after bump
    • Shaking stops when slowing down
    • Loose steering feel
    • Front end clunking

    How to Fix

    Inspect and replace all worn front-end components. The track bar bushing is the most common culprit. Replace the steering damper, ball joints, and tie rod ends as needed. An alignment is required after repairs.

    Typical repair cost:$200 - $1,500

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    On the 2003-2007 Ford F-350 6.0L Power Stroke V8 diesel, on the 2003-2007 6.0L Power Stroke used in the F-350 Super Duty, the engine oil cooler is a stacked-plate unit with very small coolant passages that sits in the valley of the block. Casting sand left from block manufacture plus silicate dropout from degraded Ford Gold coolant progressively plug those passages. Once the oil cooler is restricted, coolant flow to the EGR cooler (which is fed downstream of the oil cooler) collapses, the EGR cooler boils its coolant locally and its core splits, dumping coolant into the intake. Industry write-ups and shop teardowns attribute roughly 90 percent of 6.0L EGR cooler failures to a plugged oil cooler upstream, which is why replacing only the EGR cooler produces repeat failures. On F-350s used for heavy fifth-wheel and gooseneck work the sustained high coolant temperatures accelerate the deposit process.

    This issue also affects: Ford Bronco, Ford Bronco Sport, Ford E-Series

    Common Symptoms

    • Coolant level dropping with no external leak
    • White sweet-smelling smoke from exhaust, especially at startup or under load
    • Overheating while towing
    • Low coolant warning light
    • Oil temperature reading far above coolant temperature on scan tool
    • Bubbling or pressurized degas bottle

    How to Fix

    Diagnose by measuring oil-temperature-to-coolant-temperature split with a scan tool: more than roughly 15 degrees F of spread under load indicates a restricted oil cooler. The correct repair replaces the oil cooler AND the EGR cooler together, flushes the cooling system thoroughly, and refills with the correct coolant. Ford released an updated round-tube stainless EGR cooler that survives far better than the original square-tube design. Many owners add a coolant filtration kit to trap remaining casting sand, or delete/relocate the EGR cooler where legal for off-road use. There is no recall covering this; it is a wear/design issue paid by the owner. Some trucks were covered under Ford's extended 6.0L service plans when new, but those have long expired.

    Typical repair cost:$1,200 - $3,000

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    On the 2003-2007 Ford F-350 6.0L Power Stroke V8 diesel, the 6.0L Power Stroke's Fuel Injection Control Module sits on top of the driver-side valve cover and must deliver a 48-volt pulse to fire each HEUI injector. The module is heat-soaked in that location and its internal power supply degrades over time; it is also killed outright by weak batteries or a failing charging system, because the boost circuit is damaged when supply voltage sags below about 12.6 volts during cranking. As FICM main power output drops below roughly 46 volts, the injector solenoids begin to open late, producing hard starting, rough cold running and white smoke. A dying FICM can subsequently damage injectors. F-350s with two batteries that are not replaced as a matched pair are the classic case.

    This issue also affects: Ford E-Series, Ford F-250 Super Duty

    Common Symptoms

    • Extended cranking / hard start, worse when cold
    • Rough idle and misfire for the first minutes after start
    • White smoke at startup
    • No-start with normal cranking speed
    • FICM main power below 47 volts on a scan tool
    • Repeat injector failures

    How to Fix

    Read FICM main/logic/vehicle power with a scan tool (IDS or a capable aftermarket tool) at key-on and while cranking. Anything below about 47.5 volts at idle indicates a failing module. Fix the batteries and charging system FIRST, then have the FICM rebuilt with upgraded power-supply components (common, and far cheaper than a new module) or install a remanufactured unit. No recall covers this. Replacing the FICM without correcting weak batteries will kill the new module too.

    Typical repair cost:$350 - $1,100

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    On the 2005-2010 Ford F-350, gasoline F-350s of this era (5.4L Triton V8 and 6.8L Triton V10) use a Fuel Pump Driver Module bolted directly to the steel frame rail behind the rear axle, where it takes the full spray of road salt and water. The aluminum module against the steel frame sets up galvanic corrosion; the housing corrodes through, moisture reaches the circuit board, and the module stops driving the in-tank pump. The result is intermittent stalling, extended cranking or an outright no-start, often with FPDM circuit codes stored. Trucks in salt-belt states fail earliest. This is a chassis/electrical failure and is unrelated to the CP4.2 high-pressure pump story on the diesel trucks.

    This issue also affects: Ford F-150, Ford F-250 Super Duty

    Common Symptoms

    • Intermittent stalling
    • Extended crank or no-start that comes and goes
    • Loss of power under load
    • Erratic or stuck fuel gauge
    • Corroded module visible on the frame rail

    How to Fix

    Inspect the module on the frame rail for a swollen, cracked or white-corroded housing before condemning the in-tank pump. Replace the FPDM, and critically, clean the mounting surface and use dielectric grease on the connector; many owners relocate the module to a cleaner, drier surface or add a barrier between the module and the frame to break the galvanic path. Also inspect the pigtail for green corroded terminals, which will kill a new module. The in-tank pump and sending unit are a separate wear item on the same trucks - an erratic or stuck fuel gauge with a P0463 usually means the sender resistor card, and the pump module assembly is normally replaced complete. No recall covers the FPDM.

    Typical repair cost:$200 - $700

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    On the 1999-2010 Ford F-350, the exhaust manifold bolts on the 6.0L and 7.3L Power Stroke diesel engines break due to thermal cycling, causing exhaust leaks with a ticking noise especially on cold starts. Broken bolts are very difficult to extract.

    Common Symptoms

    • Ticking noise on cold start
    • Exhaust smell in cab
    • Noise diminishes when warm
    • Visible soot at manifold

    How to Fix

    Extract broken bolts and replace with updated studs and nuts. Use anti-seize on new hardware. In severe cases the manifold may need replacement if warped. Consider having a diesel specialist handle extraction.

    Typical repair cost:$300 - $1,200

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    On the 1999-2016 Ford F-350, f-350 dually trucks run a full-floating Dana 80 rear axle whose hubs carry adjustable tapered inner and outer bearings with a seal riding on the innermost part of the spindle. Unlike a sealed unit bearing, this design is a maintenance item, and the loads a DRW F-350 carries - a pin weight applied well behind the cab by a gooseneck or fifth wheel, plus the extra outboard tire - make bearing preload and lubrication critical. Owners across ford-trucks.com and thedieselstop.com report the seal weeping gear oil onto the brakes, followed by a growl that changes with load, and eventually a spun or destroyed bearing. Gear oil reaching the rear brake friction is the safety consequence, on a truck that is already brake-limited when loaded.

    Common Symptoms

    • Gear oil weeping from behind the rear dually hub
    • Growling or humming from the rear that changes with load
    • Wheel play at the rear hub
    • Oil-contaminated rear brakes
    • Overheated hub after a tow

    How to Fix

    Pull the hubs and inspect at the service interval, especially before a heavy towing season. Replace both inner and outer bearings and the seal as a set, and set preload correctly - torque the outer nut to spec while rotating, then back it off the specified number of clicks per the Ford procedure; overtightening cooks the bearings and undertightening lets the hub walk. Repack with the correct gear lube and inspect the brake friction for oil contamination, replacing it if any is present. Bearings are commonly serviced in the 80,000-150,000 mile window, sooner on trucks that tow at weight or run oversized tires and offset wheels. No recall covers this.

    Typical repair cost:$300 - $1,200

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    On the 1999-2016 Ford F-350, the 1999-2016 Super Duty cab has a double-wall rocker and cab-corner structure that traps water and road debris and rots from the inside out. On the F-350 the pattern is worse than on lighter trucks for two structural reasons: dual rear wheels throw far more salt spray and grit up onto the rear arches and cab corners than a single-rear-wheel truck, and F-350s spend disproportionate time in plow, farm and construction service where the truck is wet and salted constantly. Failure shows first as bubbling paint at the bottom of the cab corner behind the door, then perforation at the rocker seam and the rear wheel arch on the bed. Because the inner rocker is part of the cab structure, extensive rot is a structural and inspection problem, not just cosmetic.

    Common Symptoms

    • Bubbling paint at the bottom of the cab corner behind the door
    • Perforated rocker panel below the door
    • Rust through at the rear wheel arch of the bed
    • Water on the cab floor from a rotted rocker seam
    • Flaking rust visible behind the plastic rocker molding

    How to Fix

    Catch it early: pull the plastic rocker trim, clean out the drain holes at the bottom of the rocker and cab corner, and treat the cavity with a cavity wax or oil-based rustproofing every year in salt states. Repair is done with weld-in outer cab corner and rocker panels (and inner rocker panels where the structure is gone), which are widely available for 1999-2016 Super Duty in regular, super and crew cab; composite bolt-on panels exist for owners who want a non-welded repair. Filler over perforated metal will bubble back within a season. No recall or corrosion campaign covers this.

    Typical repair cost:$800 - $4,000

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    On the 2003-2007 Ford F-350 6.0L Power Stroke V8 diesel, the 6.0L Power Stroke uses hydraulically actuated, electronically controlled unit injectors (HEUI) that are fired by high-pressure engine oil. Oxidized oil leaves a varnish film on the injector spool valve, and when the engine is cold that film creates static friction (stiction) that keeps the spool from moving on command. The result is a dead or lazy cylinder for the first minutes after a cold start, clearing as oil warms. Owners report a rough, shaking cold start that smooths out after several miles and then progressively worsens over months until the injector fails outright. Extended oil-change intervals, low-quality oil and short-trip use all accelerate it. This is an oil-side failure mode of the HEUI system and does not apply to the 6.4L or 6.7L, which use common rail.

    This issue also affects: Ford E-Series, Ford F-250 Super Duty

    Common Symptoms

    • Very rough shaking idle for the first 1-5 minutes after a cold start
    • White or gray smoke on cold start
    • Misfire that disappears once the engine warms
    • Loss of power
    • Injector contribution numbers out of range on a scan tool

    How to Fix

    Confirm with a scan tool by watching injector contribution/cylinder balance and injector on-time when cold. Short-term mitigation is switching to a quality oil of the correct grade, shortening the oil change interval, and using a block heater in cold weather; ester-based stiction additives are widely used in the community and sometimes recover a marginal injector. The real repair is removing the valve covers and replacing the affected injectors (often all eight, since they age together) along with the injector O-rings and, on higher-mileage engines, the high-pressure oil system standpipes and dummy plugs. No recall applies.

    Typical repair cost:$900 - $4,500

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    What are the most common Ford F-350 problems?

    According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2007 Ford F-350 has 11 documented issues. The most frequently reported are: 5R110W TorqShift Torque Converter Failure and Low/Reverse Planetary Pinion Walk-Out, Death Wobble - Violent Steering Oscillation, 6.0L Power Stroke Oil Cooler Plugging Leading to EGR Cooler Rupture. Of these, 4 are rated critical and should be addressed promptly.

    Is the Ford F-350 reliable?

    The 2007 Ford F-350 has 11 known issues compiled from NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports. 4 issues are rated critical: 5R110W TorqShift Torque Converter Failure and Low/Reverse Planetary Pinion Walk-Out and Death Wobble - Violent Steering Oscillation and 6.0L Power Stroke Oil Cooler Plugging Leading to EGR Cooler Rupture and 6.0L Power Stroke Head Gasket Failure from Stretched Torque-to-Yield Head Bolts. Prospective buyers should inspect for these issues and factor potential repair costs into their purchase decision. Regular maintenance following the manufacturer's schedule helps prevent many common problems.

    How much does it cost to fix common Ford F-350 problems?

    Repair costs for known Ford F-350 issues range from $200 to $9,000, depending on the specific problem and whether you choose DIY or professional repair. The most critical issue, 5R110W TorqShift Torque Converter Failure and Low/Reverse Planetary Pinion Walk-Out, typically costs $2,800-$7,000 to repair. Au7o provides step-by-step DIY maintenance guides that can help reduce repair costs.

    What is the 2003-2010 Ford F-350 5R110W TorqShift Torque Converter Failure and Low/Reverse Planetary Pinion Walk-Out?

    The 5R110W TorqShift used in 2003-2010 F-350s has two documented failure modes that matter to heavy-duty owners. The stock torque converter uses a stamped-steel shell and a single-disc lockup clutch that is marginal behind a loaded F-350, particularly a dually pulling a gooseneck… Repairs typically run $2,800-$7,000. Severity: high.

    What is the 1999-2025 Ford F-350 Death Wobble - Violent Steering Oscillation?

    After hitting a bump at highway speed, the front end enters violent steering oscillation (death wobble) that requires slowing to a stop to recover. Caused by worn front-end components: track bar bushing, ball joints, tie rod ends, or steering damper. Repairs typically run $200-$1,500. Severity: high.

    What is the 2003-2007 Ford F-350 6.0L Power Stroke Oil Cooler Plugging Leading to EGR Cooler Rupture?

    On the 2003-2007 6.0L Power Stroke used in the F-350 Super Duty, the engine oil cooler is a stacked-plate unit with very small coolant passages that sits in the valley of the block. Casting sand left from block manufacture plus silicate dropout from degraded Ford Gold coolant pro… Repairs typically run $1,200-$3,000. Severity: high.

    What is the 2003-2007 Ford F-350 6.0L Power Stroke Head Gasket Failure from Stretched Torque-to-Yield Head Bolts?

    The 2003-2007 6.0L Power Stroke in the F-350 uses torque-to-yield head bolts in a high-cylinder-pressure engine with relatively few fasteners per cylinder. Under repeated heat cycles, and especially with the elevated cylinder pressures that come from towing at weight or from any… Repairs typically run $4,000-$9,000. Severity: high.

    What is the 2003-2007 Ford F-350 6.0L FICM (Fuel Injection Control Module) Voltage Decay Causing Hard Start and Misfire?

    The 6.0L Power Stroke's Fuel Injection Control Module sits on top of the driver-side valve cover and must deliver a 48-volt pulse to fire each HEUI injector. The module is heat-soaked in that location and its internal power supply degrades over time; it is also killed outright by… Repairs typically run $350-$1,100. Severity: medium.

    What is the 1999-2010 Ford F-350 Exhaust Manifold Bolt Breakage?

    The exhaust manifold bolts on the 6.0L and 7.3L Power Stroke diesel engines break due to thermal cycling, causing exhaust leaks with a ticking noise especially on cold starts. Broken bolts are very difficult to extract. Repairs typically run $300-$1,200. Severity: medium.

    What is the 1999-2016 Ford F-350 Dual-Rear-Wheel Rear Axle Bearing and Seal Failure on F-350 DRW (Dana 80 Full-Float)?

    F-350 dually trucks run a full-floating Dana 80 rear axle whose hubs carry adjustable tapered inner and outer bearings with a seal riding on the innermost part of the spindle. Unlike a sealed unit bearing, this design is a maintenance item, and the loads a DRW F-350 carries - a p… Repairs typically run $300-$1,200. Severity: medium.

    What is the 1999-2016 Ford F-350 Cab Corner, Rocker Panel and Rear Wheel Arch Rust-Through?

    The 1999-2016 Super Duty cab has a double-wall rocker and cab-corner structure that traps water and road debris and rots from the inside out. On the F-350 the pattern is worse than on lighter trucks for two structural reasons: dual rear wheels throw far more salt spray and grit u… Repairs typically run $800-$4,000. Severity: medium.

    What is the 2005-2010 Ford F-350 Frame-Mounted Fuel Pump Driver Module Corrosion on Gas Super Duty?

    Gasoline F-350s of this era (5.4L Triton V8 and 6.8L Triton V10) use a Fuel Pump Driver Module bolted directly to the steel frame rail behind the rear axle, where it takes the full spray of road salt and water. The aluminum module against the steel frame sets up galvanic corrosio… Repairs typically run $200-$700. Severity: medium.

    What is the 2003-2007 Ford F-350 6.0L HEUI Injector Stiction - Cold-Start Misfire from Varnished Spool Valves?

    The 6.0L Power Stroke uses hydraulically actuated, electronically controlled unit injectors (HEUI) that are fired by high-pressure engine oil. Oxidized oil leaves a varnish film on the injector spool valve, and when the engine is cold that film creates static friction (stiction)… Repairs typically run $900-$4,500. Severity: medium.

    What is the 2003-2007 Ford F-350 6.0L Variable Geometry Turbo - Unison Ring and Vane Seizure from Soot and Rust?

    The Garrett GT3782VA variable geometry turbocharger on the 2003-2007 6.0L Power Stroke controls boost by pivoting a set of vanes in the turbine housing, all tied to a single unison ring. Because the 6.0L routes heavy EGR flow and crankcase oil mist through the exhaust side, soot,… Repairs typically run $300-$2,200. Severity: medium.

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