2007 Ford Explorer Problems and Repair Histories
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2007 Ford Explorers for which no problems have been reported are not displayed. So the 2007 Ford Explorer problems and repair histories you see here should not be used to infer car problem frequency.
For 2007 Ford Explorer problem frequency, check the Car Reliability Survey result. For the problems behind the score, check the 2007 Ford Explorer problems and repair histories that follow it.
Ford Explorer Reliability through March 31, 2013
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 2007 | Ford Explorer | 27 Explorers, 8.3 months of data per Explorer, average 79600 miles80 |
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2007 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
292-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed automatic RWD
| Ford Explorer in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2012 | 83000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2012 | 85000 | 2900 | Catalytic converter went bad because the Air Sensor went bad. They have had my car for 2 weeks, now they tell me the part is back ordered and will not be shipped for another week. |
| Dec | 2012 | 142000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2007 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
292-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| Ford Explorer in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2011 | 50840 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2012 | 63860 | 206 | Rear wiper motor |
| Dec | 2012 | 68820 | 560 | Full tune up |
| May | 2013 | 73160 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Explorer in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2011 | 76000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2012 | 77000 | 358 | 5 bad ignition coils out of 8. I replaced all 8. |
| May | 2012 | 83500 | 200 | Both front wheel hub bearings were bad. I purchased the parts online and installed them myself. |
| Jul | 2012 | 86300 | 81 | Both lower front ball joints were worn, loose and needed replaced. |
| Sep | 2012 | 89000 | 30 | Sway bar link on the front drivers side broke. Bought ford replacement part online for $30 & replaced it myself. |
| Dec | 2012 | 94000 | 109 | Plastic multi line connector in the heating cooling line, was cracked and not replaceable. If repaired at the dealer, the part cost $186 + labor to install. Took it to a repair shop and they cut the hoses, removed the cracked part, replace |
| Ford Explorer in Maryland, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2012 | 73000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2012 | 73500 | 15 | computer said door ajar when no door was ajar |
| Mar | 2012 | 74000 | 0 | high speed miss that comes and goes. repair shop said coil on plug issue but cannot tell which one because no warning light said to wait until part fails completely which should turn on warning light. |
| Oct | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Ford Explorer in Oregon, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2009 | 59000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2012 | 121000 | 100 | Center rear seat belt bolt fell off and released the seat belt. The bolt appears to have been too short. |
| Apr | 2013 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Ford Explorer in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2012 | 0 | Folding running boards were seizing up do to corrosion of extension linkage. Boards were lowered to extended position and motors disconnected. | |
| Apr | 2012 | 0 | Updated firmware controlling transmission to eliminate jerking experienced when shifting under load. Update was successful in eliminating problem. | |
| Jan | 2013 | 93000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Explorer in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2009 | 45000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2009 | 55000 | 400 | RR Left Front Wheel Bearing assembly |
| Apr | 2013 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Ford Explorer in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2009 | 36000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2009 | 37000 | 50 | power running board frozen and motor burned up |
| Apr | 2010 | 46000 | 200 | rear wiper motor replaced |
| Jul | 2012 | 64300 | 50 | Bad alternator, producing intermittent charging problem. Have to wait till Aug 1 to receive a replacement alternator..apparent shortage of cores |
| Sep | 2012 | 65000 | 0 | Replace sway bar link and set of tires. |
| Dec | 2012 | 70000 | 53 | Ac hose |
| Mar | 2013 | 76000 | 0 | Replace alternator that was replaced 9 mths ago, still under warranty |
2007 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
| Ford Explorer in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2011 | 25000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2011 | 29000 | 50 | Low on antifreeze. Checked for leaks and found none. Flushed cooling system and put in new antifreeze. |
| Feb | 2012 | 35000 | 0 | engine dampner fell off - covered under warranty. Radiator is bad - not covered under warranty. |
| Mar | 2013 | 48000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2007 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| Ford Explorer in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2011 | 35000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2012 | 52000 | 100 | Worn sero bores on the 5r55s. Trans fluid leak with burned fluid and burned bands. Replaced whole trans. |
| Jan | 2013 | 55000 | 200 | Transfer case issue plus u-joints Transfer case noise. Replaced transfer case. |
| Ford Explorer in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2008 | 4000 | AUTOBOX Overhaul, clonking and whinning. Just outside warranty and no goodwill!! Typical Ford | |
| Ford Explorer in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2009 | 28000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2012 | 53700 | 250 | thermostat replaced |
| Apr | 2012 | 54000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Explorer in Kuwait | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2011 | 48980 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2011 | 55180 | 0 | coolant temperature sensor O ring leaking, O ring replaced |
| Apr | 2012 | 58900 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Explorer in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2009 | 31000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2009 | 37200 | 0 | Rear wiper motor stopped working |
| Jan | 2011 | 50600 | 2700 | 3rd row electric "stow" seats would not raise/lower. Some form of latch needed to be replaced on both seats. |
| Sep | 2012 | 72540 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Explorer in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2009 | 21000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2009 | 22000 | 56 | Front tire was loosing air. Dealer found the tire valve was leaking and replaced valve. |
| Nov | 2011 | 56000 | 125 | Coolant leak at the thermostat. Replaced gasket and fixed the coolant leak. |
| Mar | 2013 | 76000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Explorer in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2010 | 94000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 97000 | 40 | Horn not working - fuse replaced. |
| Mar | 2011 | 100000 | 500 | Rear wiper motor stopped working, slowing stroke first, until it gradually stopped moving. Wiper motor replaced for rear window. |
| Nov | 2011 | 105000 | 800 | Front wheel bearing hubs getting noisy, need replacement. Rears also need replacing, but will wait until next summer. |
| Jan | 2012 | 107000 | 550 | Rear wheel bearings needed replacing. The bearings on these vehicles usually go about 75K. Mine went to a little over 100K. Replaced in January earlier than I was originally planning. |
| May | 2013 | 123000 | 900 | Dealer replaced the ignition switch and tumbler. When vehicle was turned off but key left in the accessory position - touching the key resulted in the drivers seat moving out of position as if the key had been removed. Rear window wiper motor stopped working. The arm froze in position. |
| Ford Explorer in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2010 | 30000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2011 | 33000 | 700 | Driver side front wheel bearing replaced |
| Mar | 2012 | 51000 | 630 | wheel Hub Assembly / Wheel Bearing Right Upper Control Arm Replaced Replaced Both Lower Ball Joints |
| Nov | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Ford Explorer in Maryland, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2011 | 80000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2011 | 87000 | 750 | replace right tie rod replace front right wheel bearing |
| Nov | 2011 | 97000 | 375 | housing over thermostat cracked allowing slow leak of coolant |
| Ford Explorer in Oregon, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 49000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2011 | 52000 | 240 | Replaced both struts due to one going bad. Not covered under warranty. |
| Sep | 2012 | 78000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
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