KnownCarProblems2007 Ford Explorer Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 208 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Ford Explorer, most often about the transmission (27% of complaints, typically around 69,000 miles). It is 20th of 27 Explorer model years by number of complaints and has 1 recall.
Most common 2007 Ford Explorer problems
Transmission
57 complaints · 27%Half of these problems showed up before 69,000 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission.
In 9/2013 the vehicle was taken to the dealership for a metallic sound that occurred while it was turning or coasting. Diagnosis was that the 4x4 module was commanding the transfer case to engage when not commanded. The dealership received an improperly recommended module from Ford. They ended up using a sport trac…
While driving vehicle at any speed, if you hit a bump, the seat will retract (move away from) the controls. The seat will move all the way back to the "exit the vehicle" mode. When approaching a stop sign or stop light, if you hit a bump, and your foot is on the brake, the seat will retract from the steering wheel…
Engine
37 complaints · 18%Half of these problems showed up before 74,500 miles. Parts named most often: cooling system, exhaust system.
We were driving home at approximately 45 MPH and the engine shuts off. No engine, no steering, etc. My husband was reducing speed (45 to 35) using the cruise control on the steering wheel. Every light on the dashboard lit up, engine, wrench. Oil can. This is the third time this has happened. We took it in for…
The contact owns a 2007 Ford Explorer. The contact stated there was a loud revving noise inside the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the exhaust manifold and two studs needed to be replaced in order to repair the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the…
Wheels and tires
28 complaints · 14%Half of these problems showed up before 43,500 miles. Parts named most often: pressure monitoring and regulating systems, valve.
The contact owns a 2007 Ford Explorer sport trac xlt with difinity dakota a/t tires, line size p235/70/r16. The contact was driving approximately 75 MPH when the rear driver side left quarter tire shredded. The tires were replaced. The manufacturer was informed of the failure but offered no assistance to the contact.…
Was driving from work to pick up daughter from soccer approx 2 miles away. Started hearing a noise that sounded maybe like something was stuck in hubcap..noise seemed to be more noticeable when vehicle was braking or slowing down. Drove approx. Another 10 miles before parking the vehicle for the night. Next…
Electrical
25 complaints · 12%Half of these problems showed up before 61,000 miles. Parts named most often: instrument cluster/panel, wiring.
Electronic throttle body in my 2007 needs to be replaced. I have not had the car long enough to have this problem. I have been told this needs to be replaced at a high cost.
While driving at 55mph the drivers power seat moved to the full back position. This as happened at any speed many times in the pass few months. A short operator of the vehicle can not apply the brakes to stop the vehicle if needed. You must reach down and move the seat forward with the power switch located on the side…
Seats
24 complaints · 12%Half of these problems showed up before 77,500 miles.
The contact owns a 2007 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 65 MPH, the automatic drivers seat would independently move backward and forward without being engaged. The failure occurred on multiple occasions. The contact stated that it was required to hold on to the seat while driving…
Several times over the past year the drivers seat inadvertently moves forward and back while driving. I cannot associate this movement with any other situation or action. I consider this a safety issue.
Speed control
13 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 72,500 miles. Parts named most often: accelerator pedal.
The contact owns a 2007 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at 50 MPH, the vehicle was not able to accelerate and stalled. The contact mentioned that the wrench and the check engine warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic, who diagnosed that the electronic throttle body…
Continue to receive sudden engine surges and stalls at low speeds and now the "wrench" engine warning light comes on before the vehicle stalls.
Brakes
12 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 38,000 miles. Parts named most often: pedals and linkages, foundation components, antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip.
Almost from day one I thought there was a transmission problem. Ford never informed me, so I waited until it was noticeable enough to drop it off at a Ford dealership for repair. When coming to a stop the transmission kicked as if someone had run into the back of US or the transmission would unexpectedly lunge the SUV…
The contact owns a 2007 Ford Explorer. When he attempted to accelerate after fueling the fuel tank, the vehicle came to complete stop, without brake application. The vehicle did not stall. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. He was advised that the ABS braking gear had fractured. The vehicle was serviced at a local…
Air bags
12 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 81,000 miles. Parts named most often: side/window.
The contact owns a 2007 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while traveling 35 MPH, the vehicle crashed into an unknown object and the air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained injuries to the leg and was transported to the hospital. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The…
The contact owns a 2007 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that the air bag warning light suddenly illuminated. The dealer was notified of the failure but did not provide any assistance to the contact. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. No repairs were performed. The current and failure mileage was…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2007 Ford Explorer recalls
Steering
Risk: This condition could cause "clunking" noise when steering as well as decreased steering effectiveness potentially resulting in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace both the steering gear assembly mounting bolts and nuts free of charge. The recall began on april 27, 2007. Owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.
Full defect summary
On certain sport utility vehicles, the two bolts that attach the steering gear assembly to the frame may have been over-tightened. This condition could result in one or both of the bolts fracturing, causing the steering gear to become loose.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Tire valve cracking
Summary
On october 14, 2008, odi opened pe08-060 to investigate allegations of cracked and leaking snap-in tire valves in model year (my) 2007 vehicles manufactured by ford motor company.the valves were supplied to ford by topseal auto-parts, a subsidiary of the shanghai baolong automotive corporation in china.valves made by topseal for aftermarket sale were the subject of two recent safety recalls by tech international (08t-018) and dill air controls (08t-028), the latter of which was investigated by odi in pe08-036 and ea08-022.the defect conditions addressed by the aftermarket tire valve recalls both involved inadequate resistance to ozone cracking due to issues with the supply of anti-ozonant ch
Questions about the 2007 Ford Explorer
- What are the most common problems with the 2007 Ford Explorer?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: transmission (57 complaints, typically around 69,000 miles); engine (37 complaints, typically around 74,500 miles); wheels and tires (28 complaints, typically around 43,500 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2007 Ford Explorer have?
- 1 recall listed by NHTSA, the latest from April 25, 2007 (steering). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2007 a bad year for the Ford Explorer?
- It is 20th of 27 Explorer model years by number of complaints, with 208 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.