2007 Ford F-150 Transmission & Engine Problems — What You Need to Know Before You Buy

The 2007 Ford F-150 is the final model year of the 11th-generation body style — a truck that earned a loyal following for its toughness, towing capacity, and versatility. Whether you're keeping yours on the road or picking one up used, this truck remains a workhorse worth investing in. But like any high-mileage vehicle, it comes with a predictable set of mechanical weak points that every owner should know about.

Two areas stand out above all others: the 4R75E 4-speed automatic transmission and the 5.4L Triton 3V V8 engine. These are not obscure issues — they're well-documented by mechanics, F-150 forums, and automotive technicians across the country. If your F-150 is acting up, there's a good chance the problem you're dealing with falls into one of the categories covered in this post.

At expediaparts.com, we want to get you back on the road — fast, affordably, and with confidence. This guide breaks down the most common 2007 Ford F-150 failures, what they cost to fix, and whether a used or remanufactured replacement unit makes the most sense for your situation.

The 2007 F-150 lands at #17 on our list of most-researched vehicles for transmission and engine replacement. The 4R75E is the last iteration of Ford's long-running 4-speed automatic used in the 11th-gen trucks (2004–2007), and while it's a proven unit in earlier years, high-mileage examples show consistent failure patterns. The 5.4L Triton 3V V8 — the primary engine in this model year — is equally well-known for a handful of specific failures that became notorious in the 2006–2008 model range.

The 4R75E is a durable transmission, but it has predictable failure points that become unavoidable at higher mileage.