2007 Ford Explorer problems and complaints
Owners have filed 208 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Ford Explorer. The most-reported areas: Power Train (57), Engine (28), Electrical System (25).
Key takeaways
- 208 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 11 involve a crash, 5 a fire, 9 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 57 | 27% |
| Engine | 28 | 13% |
| Electrical System | 25 | 12% |
| Seats | 24 | 12% |
| Tires | 21 | 10% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 13 | 6% |
| Air Bags | 12 | 6% |
| Service Brakes | 12 | 6% |
| Structure | 11 | 5% |
| Steering | 10 | 5% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 10 | 5% |
| Wheels | 10 | 5% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 Ford Explorer 4-DR. w/SAB | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 3/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Electrical System - filed 2024-08-06
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 occasions. Despite these effo...
Power Train - filed 2024-06-17
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 illuminated. The vehicl...
Electrical System - filed 2024-06-07
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 for 8 or 9 months when...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.