2007 Ford Explorer Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Explorer years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 25th of 33 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 208 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Ford Explorer. That ranks 25th out of 33 Explorer model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (57 complaints, 27%), typically at around 69,000 miles. Complaints mention 11 crashes, 5 fires, 9 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
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- 208owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 11complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2007 Ford Explorer 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 problems | 57 | 27% | 69,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 28 | 13% | 82,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 25 | 12% | 61,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 24 | 12% | 77,500 | — | — |
| Tires | 21 | 10% | 28,500 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 13 | 6% | 72,600 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 12 | 6% | 81,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 11 | 5% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 10 | 5% | 53,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 10 | 5% | 80,729 | — | — |
| Wheels | 10 | 5% | 54,400 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 8 | 4% | 38,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 6 | 3% | 52,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 6 | 3% | 64,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 2% | 47,500 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 4 | 2% | 156,250 | — | — |
| Equipment | 3 | 1% | 12,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 1% | 31,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 1% | 45,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 3 | 1% | 141,300 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 2 | 1% | 48,500 | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 2 | 1% | 47,500 | — | — |
| Child Seat | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 0% | 12,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 0% | 123,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2007 Ford Explorer 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.
I am writing to formally express my concerns regarding a persistent issue with the throttle body system in my Ford Explorer. I have addressed this problem multiple times, having repaired the throttle body system, replaced the sensor, and even substituted the entire assembly on two separate…
The contact owns a 2007 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the contact became aware of a failure with the transmission. The contact attempted to shift the gear shifter and the vehicle made a loud clanking sound and the vehicle was rattling. There were no warning lights…
My check engine light came on and the car was making a loud acceleration noise when touching the gas. I took it to the dealer and they found that the wiring harness (Part# 7L2Z-12A581-CB) was faulty and needed to be replaced. The dealership told me they are trying to locate the part. This went on…
The contact's brother-in-law owned a 2007 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while her brother-in-law was driving 60-62 MPH, her husband was sitting in the front passenger's side seat, the contact was sitting in the rear passenger's side seat and her sister was sitting in the rear driver's side…
Hit a bump and the driver seat randomly moved all the way back to the point i could no longer reach the pedals.
Other Ford Explorer years
← 2006 Explorer · 2008 Explorer →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 Explorer | 0 | 1 |
| 2026 Explorer | 42 | 14 |
| 2025 Explorer | 103 | 20 |
| 2024 Explorer | 21 | 10 |
| 2023 Explorer | 110 | 15 |
| 2022 Explorer | 269 | 24 |
| 2021 Explorer | 442 | 26 |
| 2020 Explorer | 1,232 | 33 |
| 2019 Explorer | 299 | 6 |
| 2018 Explorer | 733 | 7 |
| 2017 Explorer | 1,699 | 13 |
| 2016 Explorer | 2,461 | 14 |
| 2015 Explorer | 1,806 | 8 |
| 2014 Explorer | 1,679 | 6 |
| 2013 Explorer | 2,236 | 11 |
| 2012 Explorer | 829 | 5 |
| 2011 Explorer | 1,197 | 6 |
| 2010 Explorer | 115 | 1 |
| 2009 Explorer | 33 | 0 |
| 2008 Explorer | 148 | 1 |
| 2007 | 208 | 1 |
| 2006 Explorer | 630 | 1 |
| 2005 Explorer | 497 | 0 |
| 2004 Explorer | 1,304 | 0 |
| 2003 Explorer | 1,131 | 2 |
| 2002 Explorer | 3,295 | 4 |
| 2001 Explorer | 375 | 6 |
| 2000 Explorer | 952 | 9 |
| 1999 Explorer | 1,348 | 9 |
| 1998 Explorer | 1,959 | 9 |
| 1997 Explorer | 1,731 | 7 |
| 1996 Explorer | 1,450 | 6 |
| 1995 Explorer | 843 | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Ford Explorer?
Owners most often report power train, engine, electrical system problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 57 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2007 Ford Explorer?
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 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Explorer model years, the 2007 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.