Complaints
271
per 10K Sold
19.7
US Sales
137,817
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
Transmission / Drivetrain
Avg mileage:86,701 mi
#228 complaints
Engine Problems
Avg mileage:97,715 mi
Fires:1
#324 complaints
Seat-Related Issues
Avg mileage:81,587 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2007 Ford Explorer.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 39 | — | — | 86,701 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 28 | — | 1 | 97,715 mi | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 24 | — | — | 81,587 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 22 | — | 1 | 76,418 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 17 | 1 | — | 34,612 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 16 | — | — | 34,179 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 12 | 1 | — | 71,550 mi | |
| Airbags | 11 | 5 | — | 87,072 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 10 | 2 | — | 81,392 mi | |
| Wheel Issues | 10 | 1 | — | 57,513 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 5 | — | 2 | 53,000 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 5 | — | — | 71,568 mi | |
| Body Structure | 5 | — | — | 89,595 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 5 | 1 | — | 50,064 mi | |
| Brakes | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Instrument Cluster | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Radiator Assembly | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Interior Lighting | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Valve | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Side/Rear Glass | 2 | — | — | — |
Transmission / Drivetrain
39
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
86,701
Engine Problems
28
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
97,715
Seat-Related Issues
24
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
81,587
Electrical Faults
22
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
76,418
Automatic Transmission
17
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
34,612
Tire Defects
16
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
34,179
Unintended Acceleration
12
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
71,550
Airbags
11
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
—
Avg Miles
87,072
Steering Defects
10
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
81,392
Wheel Issues
10
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
57,513
Engine & Cooling
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
53,000
Hydraulic Brakes
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
71,568
Body Structure
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
89,595
Suspension Failures
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
50,064
Brakes
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structural Problems
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wipers & Visibility
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Instrument Cluster
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electronic Stability Control
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Radiator Assembly
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Other Equipment
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Headlight/Taillight Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Interior Lighting
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tires:Valve
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Side/Rear Glass
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2007 Ford Explorer — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2007 Ford Explorer reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2007 Ford Explorer has 271 NHTSA complaints, 14 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Transmission / Drivetrain with 39 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2007 Ford Explorer?
Top reported problems: Transmission / Drivetrain (39 complaints, avg 86,701 mi); Engine Problems (28 complaints, avg 97,715 mi); Seat-Related Issues (24 complaints, avg 81,587 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2007 Ford Explorer?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 73,773 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2007 Ford Explorer?
NHTSA complaints for the 2007 Ford Explorer include 14 crash-related reports, 6 fire reports, 17 injuries, and 4 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2007 Ford Explorer have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2007 Ford Explorer as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2007 Ford Explorer?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Ford Explorer reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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