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2007 Ford E-250

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2007 E.

Body VANTransmission Automatic 6-spd

The 2007 Ford E-250 is a full-size van on the 250 chassis platform, pairing a six-speed automatic transmission with EPA fuel economy ratings of 16 mpg city, 22 mpg highway, and 18 mpg combined, and using a 6.0-quart oil capacity filled with 5W-20 API. As a work-oriented entry in Ford's enduring E-Series, the vehicle's mechanical layout follows the platform's utilitarian conventions, with the engine serving as both the powertrain's core and the focal point of owner-reported issues. For a reliability researcher, the 2007 model year records 12 owner complaints—engine-related concerns leading the list—against a backdrop of 23 recalls, a combination that places the 12-complaint figure well below the nameplate's 1998 peak of 28 and well above its 1990 low of one across the model's 1990-2023 complaint history, and underscores that the recall tally deserves as much analytical weight as the complaint volume itself.

Model year2017 2016 2015 2014 2007

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity6.0 qtOEM · verified

Engine oil type5W-20 APIOEM · verified

Lug nut torque140 ft-lbsOEM · verified

EPA fuel economy16/22/18 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 65 · 650 CCA battery. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 65 · 650 CCAOEM · verified

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic 6-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	211.8 in
Overall width	79.5 in
Overall height	81.1 in
Wheelbase	138.2 in
Curb weight	4645 lb
Track (front / rear)	70.1 / 66.9 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	58/42

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	16 / 22 / 18 mpg
Drivetrain	4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuel	Regular Gasoline

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 6.0 qt of 5W-20 API engine oil, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 140 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 10.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission Fluid	ATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity	5
Brake Fluid	DOT 3
Engine Oil	5W-20 · API
Engine Oil Capacity	6.0 qt
Engine Oil	5W-20 · API
Engine Oil Capacity	6.0 qt
Power Steering Fluid	ATF

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs	7.4 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	18 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	18 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	19.0 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	10.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs	7 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Leaf Spring to Chassis Bracket	258.0 ft-lbs
Leaf Spring to Rear Shackle	98.0 ft-lbs
Leaf Spring Rear Shackle to Chassis Bracket	98.0 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts	140 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8
Ignition Timing	10

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	46
Standard BCI Group Number	65
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	650 cca
Standard BCI Group Number	65
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	650 cca

Service checks

Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO)	35-45
RPM	28-45 @ Idle rpm
Injector Primary Resistance	11-18 na ohms
Injector Primary Resistance	11-18 na ohms
Engine Oil Pressure	40-125 psi
Engine Oil Pressure RPM	2500 rpm
Intake Valve Lash	Hydraulic in
Exhaust Valve Lash	Hydraulic in

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket	23 ft-lbs / 27 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle	166 ft-lbs / 100 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad Thickness	Front: 0.118; Rear: 0.118 in
Minimum Pad Thickness	Front: 0.118; Rear: 0.118 in
Rotor Discard at or Under	1.102 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

17 ft. lbs. Step 2: 32 ft. lbs., Step 3: 105

17 ft. lbs

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

89 ft. lbs., step 2: loosen one turn 37 ft. lbs. step 3: 90

89 ft. lbs

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

66 ft. lbs., step 2: loosen one turn 37 ft. lbs., step 3: 90

66 ft. lbs

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 3 stages

1	30 ft. lbs.	30 ft. lbs
2	90 degrees	90 degrees
3	90

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 3 stages

1	30 ft. lbs.	30 ft. lbs
2	90 degrees	90 degrees
3	90

Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

15 ft. lbs., Step 2: 59

15 ft. lbs

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

1.5 ft. lbs., Step 2: 18

1.5 ft. lbs

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

3 ft. lbs., step 2: 18

3 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 5,000 mi; spark plugs every 100,000 mi; coolant every 50,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 50,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 5,000 mi	Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 15,000 mi	Brake System (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Driveshaft U-Joint (inspect) · Engine Coolant System Hoses (inspect) · Steering Linkage (lubricate) · Steering System (inspect)
Every 30,000 mi	Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Fuel Filter (replace) · Temperature Controlled Seat Air Filter (replace)
Every 50,000 mi	Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
Every 60,000 mi	Wheel Bearing (repack)
At 100,000 mi	Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
Every 100,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · PCV Valve (replace) · Spark Plugs (replace)
At 150,000 mi	Drive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Drive Belt (replace) · Transmission Fluid & Filter (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2007 model sits near the peak of the generation’s recall activity, with 22 recalls—higher than the 10‑12 recalls typical of the 2005‑2014 window but below the 30 recalls recorded in 2006. Complaints drop sharply to six in 2007, the lowest level since the early 1990s, and there are no investigations, indicating fewer consumer‑reported problems despite the relatively high recall count. The top complaint areas in 2007 focus on the engine (three reports) and a few isolated suspension/electrical and air‑bag issues, while crash‑ and fire‑related complaints are absent. Compared with the surrounding years, 2007 shows a modest improvement in complaint volume but still carries a sizable recall burden, suggesting that while the vehicle’s underlying issues were being addressed, the model is not the cleanest choice. **Takeaway:** 2007 is a marginal year to buy; it offers fewer complaints than adjacent years but the recall count remains elevated, so buyers should verify that all 2007 recalls were completed before purchase.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

Owner complaints

0 involved a crash · 0 a fire

NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars

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Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 12 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Engine3

Suspension,Electrical System1

Electrical System,Engine1

Air Bags1

Fuel/Propulsion System1

Engine & Engine Cooling1

Vehicle Speed Control1

Service Brakes, Hydraulic,Vehicle Speed Control1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 18 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

14V279000Equipment Adaptive/MobilityReported 27/05/2014

Mobility Specialists, Inc. (Mobility Specialists) is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 Ford E-150 vans modified by Mobility Specialists and equipped with Braun NCL-2, and NVL-2 wheel chair lifts. Over time, and… Remedy: Mobility Specialists will notify owners and will replace the affected parts, free of charge. The recall began in July 2014. Owners may contact Mobility Specialists customer…

15V729000Equipment Adaptive/MobilityReported 04/11/2015

MobilityWorks (WMK Inc.) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Ford E-150, E-250, and E-350 vans modified by MobilityWorks to be equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair… Remedy: MobilityWorks will notify owners, and Ricon dealers will inspect the link arms for damage or for displaced bearings. The platform will be inspected for cracks. Any damaged parts…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 19 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
SSM 51909	2023-09-07	Power Train	When performing any transmission fluid changes or topoffs involving MERCON SP, MERCON LV…
SSM 46085	2016-09-21	Engine And Engine Cooling	The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing…
ASI-44534	2014-05-01	Power Train	FORD: WHEN SHIFTING BETWEEN PARK, REVERSE AND/OR DURING 2-3 SHIFT, AN INTERMITTENT CLUNK…
ASI-44404	2014-02-01	Power Train	FORD: ON SOME TRUCKS, THERE IS A NO CRANK SITUATION AND IF VOLTAGE ON TRANSMISSION RANGE…
TSB-11-11-21	2011-11-17	Engine And Engine Cooling	FORD: THE BLOWER MOTOR ON SOME VEHICLES ARE OPERATING EITHER INCORRECTLY OR NOT OPERATING…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420

Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1

P0300

Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected

P0171

System too lean — Bank 1

P0455

Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak

P0128

Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature

P0442

Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2007 E take?

6.0 qt of 5W-20 API MEETING FORD SPECIFICATION WSS-M2C945-A, per the factory manual.

Does the 2007 E have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 23 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the E get?

EPA figures are 16 city / 22 highway / 18 combined mpg.