2007 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Explorer Sport Trac years
- Far more complaints than other years 3rd of 14 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 100 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Ford Explorer Sport Trac. That ranks 3rd out of 14 Explorer Sport Trac model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (23 complaints, 23%), typically at around 16,436 miles. Complaints mention 8 crashes, 2 fires, 10 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 100owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 8complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2007 Ford Explorer Sport Trac problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 23 | 23% | 16,436 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 14 | 14% | 10,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 11 | 11% | 74,741 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 10 | 10% | 49,625 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 10 | 10% | 3,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 10 | 10% | 25,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 4 | 4% | 76,474 | — | — |
| Steering | 4 | 4% | 88,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 4 | 4% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 4% | 43,500 | — | — |
| Visibility | 4 | 4% | 1,110 | — | — |
| Wheels | 4 | 4% | 77,500 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 3 | 3% | 29,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 3% | 114,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 2 | 2% | 43,500 | — | — |
| Seats | 2 | 2% | 18,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 2% | 45,500 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 2% | 45,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 2% | 50,001 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 1% | 15,490 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 1% | 13,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | 1% | 54,032 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2007 Ford Explorer Sport Trac recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Steering
Problem: 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.
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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Tire valve cracking (PE08060) — opened Oct 14, 2008, closed Apr 9, 2009.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Tire pressure monitoring system will incorrectly display tire sensor fault after driving over 55mph for approximately 15 miles After repeated repair attempts, Ford dealer has not been able to fix it and the TPMS is in constant alert with message Tire Monitor Fault. Dealer states that Ford no longer…
The contact owned a 2007 Ford Explorer Sport Trac. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 10 MPH, the vehicle made an abnormal sound, and the driver's side rear tire had seized due to a fractured rear axle and bolt. Another vehicle then crashed into the contact's driver's side rear…
Issue feb 2018 - present i bought my 2nd- hand 2007 ford sport trac in february 2018, from the original owner. We had experienced 2 cat-five hurricanes; power and internet was almost nonexistent, so i could not research the truck. On the second day after my purchase, while driving down a street at…
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford explorer sport trac. The contact noticed power steering fluid leaking in the carport. He had to add power steering fluid every two weeks. While driving and making turns, there was an abnormal clunking noise emerging from the vehicle. There were no warning indicators…
Complete failure of the fuel pump control module (driver) due to exensive corrosion that breached the component housing, leading to electrical shorting that melted the electrical connection terminal. This is clearly an engineering / assembly flaw because corrosion should be anticipated when bolting…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Ford Explorer Sport Trac?
Owners most often report power train, electrical system, engine problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 23 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2007 Ford Explorer Sport Trac?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2007 Ford Explorer Sport Trac a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Explorer Sport Trac model years, the 2007 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.