2007 Ferrari F430 Spider
ZFFEW59A170151809
Vehicle history report for the 2007 Ferrari F430 Spider (VIN ZFFEW59A170151809). Gray, convertible/cabriolet, 4.3L 8-cyl, gasoline. 12,937 mi reported. Registered in Pa. 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year. Unlock full title, salvage, lien & accident history.
Should you buy it? Worth a look — but negotiate
Weighed from safety recalls, known problems and market price.
- 1 recall campaign exist for this model year. Check this VIN on NHTSA.gov to confirm the repairs were done.
- Lower mileage than typical for the year.
Full vehicle history report
Everything below is in the paid report for VIN ZFFEW59A170151809, compiled live from NMVTIS and licensed providers the moment you unlock it. Not every vehicle has every record type — the report shows what is on file, and says so when nothing is. The 1 recall campaign for this model year are shown further down.
📜 Title & ownership
- Title statusClean, salvage, rebuilt, junk, flood or lemon — from the national title database (NMVTIS)🔒
- Title brand historyEvery brand ever applied, by state, with what each one means🔒
- Title & registration recordsHow many times it has been titled, where, and the years-per-owner pace🔒
- Decode consistency checkThe provider's decode cross-checked against ours — a mismatch is a cloned-VIN warning sign🔒
🛞 Odometer
- Odometer timelineEvery reported reading with its date and state, drawn as a timeline🔒
- Rollback checkFlags any reading that goes backwards🔒
- Miles per yearThis car's pace against the US average🔒
💥 Damage, loss & theft
- Total-loss recordsInsurance total-loss declarations, with the reporting insurer type and date🔒
- Salvage & junk-yard recordsSalvage, junk and auction dispositions, including export flags🔒
- Theft screenActive and recovered theft records🔒
- Accident indicatorsDamage events reflected in title data (NMVTIS does not carry police crash reports)🔒
- Flood-exposure checkTitle activity in a disaster area soon after a major flood or hurricane🔒
💰 Liens & value
- Liens, impounds & exportOpen liens with the lender, tow/impound and export records🔒
- Market value for this exact carRetail adjusted for its mileage and state, trade-in, loan value, auction low/avg/high and retail by condition🔒
- DepreciationDrop from original MSRP, yearly rate and a one-year projection🔒
- Sticker vs dealer invoiceWhat it cost new, and what the dealer paid🔒
🧰 Factory warranty & equipment
- Remaining warrantyBasic, powertrain and rust coverage left, estimated from the first title date and odometer🔒
- Standard equipment & coloursWhat this trim came with from the factory, and the colours it was offered in🔒
🚨 Recalls on this VIN
- Per-VIN recall statusWhether each campaign has been repaired on THIS car, remedy availability, do-not-drive and stop-sale flags, dealer labour time🔒
At a glance
Vehicle identity & specifications
🧾 Window sticker / build sheet → All 2007 Ferrari F430 data →
📋 All factory specifications on file5 more fields from the manufacturer's VIN record (NHTSA vPIC)
⚙️ Engine, fuel & battery
🛡️ Safety & driver assistance
🏭 Manufacturing & other
Values are as reported by the manufacturer for this VIN pattern; blank or "not applicable" fields are omitted.
MPG & running costs
U.S. EPA fuel-economy estimates for the 2007 Ferrari F430 with this engine.
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 2 versions with this engine; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages. Actual mileage varies with trim and driving conditions.
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2007 Ferrari F430 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
Dimensions & weight
Manufacturer-reported figures for the 2007 Ferrari F430 — ranges cover the 3 body / drivetrain versions on record. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.
Investigations & service bulletins
Manufacturer service bulletins 15
Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 15.
2020 Technical Documentation Update (No. 02)
Bulletin 2660 · Equipment · Mar 20202019 Technical Documentation Update
Bulletin 2608 · Equipment · Aug 2019Updated Contents with reference to TI 2608
Bulletin 2609 · Equipment · Aug 2019Takata Airbag Client Info Request
Bulletin 164 · Equipment, Air Bags · Jul 2019New functions in Service Entry
Bulletin 2606 · Equipment · Jul 2019âÂÂPro-Teamâ anti stone-chipping film
Bulletin 2603 · Equipment · Jul 2019New âÂÂErrors Foundâ field in ROL creation page
Bulletin 2604 · Equipment · Jul 2019Carbon Ceramic Brakes
Bulletin 163 · Equipment, Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Jul 20192019 Technical Documentation Update 6
Bulletin 2600 · Equipment · Jul 2019Conclusion of engine oil sampling campaign
Bulletin 2599 · Engine And Engine Cooling, Equipment · Jul 2019Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the F430. Model-year data, not specific to one car.
About the Ferrari F430
The Ferrari F430 is a sports car produced by the Italian automobile manufacturer Ferrari from 2004 until 2009 as a successor to the Ferrari 360. The car is an update to the 360 with exterior and performance changes. It was unveiled at the 2004 Paris Motor Show. The F430 was succeeded by the 458 which was unveiled on 28 July 2009. An estimated 16,750 F430s were produced between 2005 and 2009.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.
Safety recall campaigns 1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
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.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA Campaign #09V048000 · manufacturer #49 · 06/02/2009These are NHTSA recall campaigns for this model year, last checked 14 Oct 2026. They don't show whether this particular car has had the repair done — check this VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.
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Common problems & what to inspect
Based on all 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2007 Ferrari F430, here are the most-reported problem areas — and what to check before you buy.
🔍 Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
🔍 Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.
🔍 Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.
🔍 Inspect for rust, fresh undercoating, mismatched paint, uneven panel gaps and any sign of prior collision or frame repair.
Pre-purchase checklist
- Match the VIN on the dash, door jamb and title — they must be identical.
- Cold-start the engine; listen for knocks and check for blue or white exhaust smoke.
- Test-drive through all gears at low and highway speed — no slipping, shudder or pulling.
- Confirm every warning light clears at startup (none should stay on).
- Check fluids — oil, coolant, transmission — for level, color and leaks.
- Look underneath for rust, fresh undercoating or signs of collision repair.
- Always get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a trusted mechanic.
Owner complaints 3
Complaints filed with NHTSA by owners of the 2007 Ferrari F430.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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…
NHTSA ODI #11074544ENGINE
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 …
NHTSA ODI #10679694AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
REF VIN# [XXX], 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 A…
NHTSA ODI #10583521
