- The problem
- Ferrari is recalling 1,950 my 2005-2007 f40 spider vehicles. The defect involves the hydraulic hoses for the convertible top that are located inside of the engine compartment. The heat from the engine may cause hair-line cracks to form in the hoses which may result in fluid leakage from the convertible top hydraulic system.
- The risk
- This leakage in turn, will cause the convertible top warning light to illuminate and if not remedied, could ultimately leak fluid into the engine compartment causing smoke and a fire, rendering the vehicle inoperable and possibly resulting in a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will install protective heat shields over the convertible top hydraulic lines to insulate them from the heat of the engine compartment. This service will be performed free of charge. The recall began on february 9, 2009. Owners may contact ferrari at 201-816-2600.
Vehicle safety record
2007 Ferrari F430 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2007 Ferrari F430 with NHTSA, most often about the engine & cooling (1) and the airbags (1). It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in February 2009 for the engine. For comparison, the 2006 has 1.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical F430 year, for its age
#321 most complained-about 2007 vehicle
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2007 Ferrari F430 problems
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2007 Ferrari F430 recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
What owners say
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3 complaints about the 2007 Ferrari F430
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Power windows and all buttons in the ferrari becomes sticky and all controls become stuck in place. Making it dangerous to operate the vehicle. This only happens in the summertime when temperature melts the top layer of the film or plastics of the bottons. This is a well known and docomented issue among ferrari online chats. This happens anytime the outside temp is over 90 degrees. When driving more than half of all buttons including hazard how can I setting and turn signals do not work
The exhaust manifold has cracked, ferrari is aware of the problem. The defect that can cause cat induction, then engine failure (and should not be driven). Ferrari is not willing to replace the manifolds. The manifolds were not fit for service and fail the implied warranty of merchantability. Ferrari should replace or recall all 430 cars that have not been changed to second generation manifolds regardless of warranty status. 2005 To 2009 anything that could result in engine failure or render the car inoperable during operation, and is a known defects, should be fixed by ferrari. *Tr
Ref vin# [[redacted]], you will not find it in the u.S database (that 8th character "l" stands for latin america). Good day nhtsa, I believe ferrari of italy has messed up again on their vin# and title naming conventions. I just started deportation my 2007 ferrari f430 back to europe, seems the ?American? Specification car they titled and sold me in oct 2013 is actually a ?Latin american? Specification car. I just retired after 23 years from the u.S. Army, I have multiple combat tours and I just got ripped off...
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for $167,000. By an authorized ferrari dealership in germany (my last duty station where the purchase was made, this was my retirement gift). In feb 2014, when the car arrived at the u.S. Entry port in ga, the u.S customs officials noticed the vin# did not match the title or the build out of the car. The car was confiscated and as it is not able to be modified to meet u.S. Dot standards, it can?T stay in the usa. Now the dealer is stonewalling me and will not talk to me about taking the car back and paying the associated fines and penalties. The dealership will not take calls/e-mail/or visits from american soldiers I have sent there. This authorized ferrari dealership in munchen, germany has 100% of my money, their position is- you have the car, we have your money, you're out of the country of germany so you can?T prosecute us for the fraudulent sale we perpetrated on you?..Too bad american soldier. Who can I talk to about this ? I have all the original documentation from 2007 showing the game ferrari and the german dealership played. Reading the web pages on u.S. Dot actions against ferrari, I see that this has happened before. Maybe one phone call from your office to ferrari hq in italy to ask them to take back the car and make this right is all I need to solve the problem. Losing $167,000., Having it stolen by a shady dealership is very bad. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.S.C. 552(B)(6). *Tr
Ferrari F430: every year compared
All F430 yearsQuestions about the 2007 Ferrari F430
Does the 2007 Ferrari F430 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2007 Ferrari F430: engine (February 2009). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Ferrari F430?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the engine & cooling (1), airbags (1), body, doors & structure (1).
How many complaints has the 2007 Ferrari F430 had?
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on April 18, 2014 and the latest on February 23, 2018. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2007 Ferrari F430 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 56 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Ferrari F430 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Ferrari F430 years have the most complaints?
2007 (3), 2005 (1), 2006 (1). See every Ferrari F430 year compared.
What should I do if my 2007 Ferrari F430 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data