Complaints
271
Crashes
14
Fires
6
Injuries
17
Fatalities
4
Recalls
0
Worst 2007 Ford Explorer Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#139 complaints
POWER TRAIN
Avg mileage:86,701 mi
#228 complaints
ENGINE
Avg mileage:97,715 mi
Fires:1
#324 complaints
SEATS
Avg mileage:81,587 mi
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2007 Ford Explorer.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | 39 | — | — | 86,701 mi | |
| ENGINE | 28 | — | 1 | 97,715 mi | |
| SEATS | 24 | — | — | 81,587 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 22 | — | 1 | 76,418 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 17 | 1 | — | 34,612 mi | |
| TIRES | 16 | — | — | 34,179 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 12 | 1 | — | 71,550 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 11 | 5 | — | 87,072 mi | |
| STEERING | 10 | 2 | — | 81,392 mi | |
| WHEELS | 10 | 1 | — | 57,513 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 5 | — | 2 | 53,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 5 | — | — | 71,568 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 5 | — | — | 89,595 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 5 | 1 | — | 50,064 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 4 | — | — | 63,250 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 4 | — | — | 48,753 mi | |
| TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS | 4 | — | — | 50,234 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 4 | 1 | — | 150,799 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 3 | — | — | 22,500 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 3 | 1 | — | 141,300 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 2 | — | — | 14,600 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 2 | — | — | 48,500 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 2 | — | — | 43,500 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | 2 | — | — | 61,070 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT | 2 | — | 1 | 12,000 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 2 | — | — | 75,044 mi | |
| INTERIOR LIGHTING | 2 | — | — | 47,500 mi | |
| TIRES:VALVE | 2 | — | — | 18,418 mi | |
| VISIBILITY | 2 | — | — | 44,500 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR | 2 | — | — | 58,006 mi |
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