2007 Model Year

Ford Explorer

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
208
Recalls
1
Crashes
11
Severe
23

Top Problem Areas

Most commonly reported issues

Active Recalls

Manufacturer safety recalls

07V181000 Apr 2007

Other

No consequence data available

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

Electrical System
Jul 2024

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...

Power Train
Jun 2024

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...

Electrical System
Jun 2024

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 pro...

STEERING,SUSPENSION,AIR BAGS Crash
Nov 2023

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 sitti...

Seats
Mar 2021

HIT A BUMP AND THE DRIVER SEAT RANDOMLY MOVED ALL THE WAY BACK TO THE POINT I COULD NO LONGER REACH THE PEDALS.

Power Train
Aug 2020

WHILE DRIVING ON THE THE HIGHWAY ON RAMP THE VEHICLE WAS HARD TO ACCELERATE AND ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT MERGING ON THE HIGHWAY. WHEN THE VEHICLE WA...

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Dec 2019

CAR HESITATES AT FIRST START UP IN THE MORNING. AND SOMETIMES WHEN TURN OFF AND THEN TURN ON.

Engine
Jul 2019

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 TH...

Power Train
Jun 2019

OUT TRANSMISSION FAILED WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. WE UNDERSTAND THAT THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN REPORTED MANY TIMES AND THAT FORD IS AWARE OF IT. IT IS...

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Apr 2019

WHILE DRIVING THE CAR JUST CUT OFF. NO WARNING .

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Data updated: March 4, 2026

Summary

The 2007 Ford Explorer has 208 complaints and 1 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is Power Train. 11 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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