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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1FTPW14V17KB23197 · Checked Sep 28, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 4

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1FTPW14V17K•••••• 2007 Ford F-150

This build draws 2.2× more complaints than the average 2007 Ford F-150 build (4 vs 2).

4on this build
412on the model
231builds in total
1involved a crash
1involved a fire
1injuries
Most reported Electrical System 1 Tires 1 Engine And Engine Cooling 1 Power Train 1

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Air Bags crash Feb 2019
The contact owned a 2007 ford f-150. While driving 45 mph, the contact crashed into a cow and the front driver side air bags did not deploy. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact's back was injured and medical attention was received. The vehicle was totaled…
Electrical System fire Oct 2008
The contact owns a 2007 ford f-150. While the vehicle was parked, the dashboard caught fire. The fire department was called to extinguish the fire and a police report was filed. The contact has pictures of the incident. Prior to the failure, he smelled a burning odor coming from…
Engine And Engine Cooling Mar 2012
2007 f 150 king ranch spark plugs break when removing them (ford cheap spark plug system). The truck also pull/tugs like if your transmission is missing however, I've been to the dealer multiple times for ignition coil issues. They said I need to change spark plugs. These spark…
Tires Aug 2009
Failure of tire valve stem resulting in a rapid flat tire

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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1FTPW14V17KB23197 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.