MYRModel Year Report

2007 Ford Explorer

▲ Better than typical
2007 Ford Explorer
BUILT 2026-10-10

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
208
Recalls
3

Campaigns on file for 2007

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Power train

28% of complaints

Complaints per year

1984: 1 complaint 1984 1985: 1 complaint 1986: 3 complaints 1987: 3 complaints 1988: 4 complaints 1989: 1 complaint 1990: 12 complaints 1990 1991: 616 complaints 1992: 640 complaints 1993: 944 complaints 1994: 1,231 complaints 1995: 843 complaints 1996: 1,450 complaints 1996 1997: 1,731 complaints 1998: 1,959 complaints 1999: 1,348 complaints 2000: 952 complaints 2001: 375 complaints 2002: 3,295 complaints 2003: 1,131 complaints 2004: 1,304 complaints 2005: 497 complaints 2006: 630 complaints 2007: 208 complaints 2007 208 2008: 148 complaints 2009: 33 complaints 2010: 115 complaints 2011: 1,197 complaints 2012: 826 complaints 2013: 2,233 complaints 2014: 1,679 complaints 2014 2015: 1,786 complaints 2016: 2,455 complaints 2017: 1,690 complaints 2018: 727 complaints 2019: 296 complaints 2020: 1,224 complaints 2020 2021: 432 complaints 2022: 267 complaints 2023: 110 complaints 2024: 21 complaints 2025: 100 complaints 2026: 39 complaints 2026 2027: 0 complaints
1984: 1 complaint 1984 1985: 1 complaint 1986: 3 complaints 1987: 3 complaints 1987 1988: 4 complaints 1989: 1 complaint 1990: 12 complaints 1990 1991: 616 complaints 1992: 640 complaints 1993: 944 complaints 1993 1994: 1,231 complaints 1995: 843 complaints 1996: 1,450 complaints 1996 1997: 1,731 complaints 1998: 1,959 complaints 1999: 1,348 complaints 1999 2000: 952 complaints 2001: 375 complaints 2002: 3,295 complaints 2002 2003: 1,131 complaints 2004: 1,304 complaints 2005: 497 complaints 2006: 630 complaints 2007: 208 complaints 2007 208 2008: 148 complaints 2009: 33 complaints 2010: 115 complaints 2011: 1,197 complaints 2011 2012: 826 complaints 2013: 2,233 complaints 2014: 1,679 complaints 2014 2015: 1,786 complaints 2016: 2,455 complaints 2017: 1,690 complaints 2017 2018: 727 complaints 2019: 296 complaints 2020: 1,224 complaints 2020 2021: 432 complaints 2022: 267 complaints 2023: 110 complaints 2023 2024: 21 complaints 2025: 100 complaints 2026: 39 complaints 2026 2027: 0 complaints
1984: 1 complaint 1984 1985: 1 complaint 1986: 3 complaints 1986 1987: 3 complaints 1988: 4 complaints 1988 1989: 1 complaint 1990: 12 complaints 1990 1991: 616 complaints 1992: 640 complaints 1992 1993: 944 complaints 1994: 1,231 complaints 1994 1995: 843 complaints 1996: 1,450 complaints 1996 1997: 1,731 complaints 1998: 1,959 complaints 1998 1999: 1,348 complaints 2000: 952 complaints 2000 2001: 375 complaints 2002: 3,295 complaints 2002 2003: 1,131 complaints 2004: 1,304 complaints 2004 2005: 497 complaints 2006: 630 complaints 2007: 208 complaints 2007 208 2008: 148 complaints 2009: 33 complaints 2010: 115 complaints 2010 2011: 1,197 complaints 2012: 826 complaints 2012 2013: 2,233 complaints 2014: 1,679 complaints 2014 2015: 1,786 complaints 2016: 2,455 complaints 2016 2017: 1,690 complaints 2018: 727 complaints 2018 2019: 296 complaints 2020: 1,224 complaints 2020 2021: 432 complaints 2022: 267 complaints 2022 2023: 110 complaints 2024: 21 complaints 2024 2025: 100 complaints 2026: 39 complaints 2026 2027: 0 complaints

2007: 208 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19841
19851
19863
19873
19884
19891
199012
1991616
1992640
1993944
19941,231
1995843
19961,450
19971,731
19981,959
19991,348
2000952
2001375
20023,295
20031,131
20041,304
2005497
2006630
2007208
2008148
200933
2010115
20111,197
2012826
20132,233
20141,679
20151,786
20162,455
20171,690
2018727
2019296
20201,224
2021432
2022267
2023110
202421
2025100
202639
20270

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Power train

28% · 58 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and gear position indication (prndl).

CRASH
Show complaint excerpts

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Ford exploder. The contact stated that the transmission had cracked. The contact called formula Ford located at 4318 middle rutland vt 05701 800-906-6065. The vehicle was not repaired.

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-12-11

Engine

13% · 28 reports
FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Ford Explorer. While driving 60 MPH, smoke appeared under the hood and fluid leaked underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-07-26

Electrical system

12% · 25 reports

Most commonly citing instrument cluster/panel and interior/under dash.

FIRE

Seats

12% · 24 reports
Show complaint excerpts

When I would turn my vehicle seat will adjust and, now when I am driving the seat moves back by itself. And I have trouble reaching for the brakes. It has something to do with the key ignition switch.

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-11-09

Tires

11% · 22 reports

Most commonly citing pressure monitoring and regulating systems and valve.

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. R
    2007-04-27Steering07V181000 On certain sport utility vehicles, the two bolts that attach the steering gear assembly to the frame may have been over-tightened. This condition could result in one or both of the bolts…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace both the steering gear assembly mounting bolts and nuts free of charge. The recall began on April 27, 2007. Owners may contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  2. R
    2008-01-15Visibility07E104000 Certain curved tempered replacement glass manufactured by hangzhou safety glass ltd and supplied to safelite by auto temp inc., identified as DOT-430, and sold for use on certain domestic and…

    Remedy: Safelite will notify its retail customers and replace the glass free of charge. Retail customers can contact safelite toll free at 1-888-843-2906. Safelite will notify its wholesale customers and…

    Check if this car was fixed →

  3. I
    2008-10-14Preliminary evaluationClosed 2009-04-09 Tire valve cracking
  4. R
    2010-09-14Equipment10E043000 Marathon is recalling certain seat covers, brand superhides with part numbers 593, 594, 578, 960, 228, 228-09, 267-08, 333, 625, and 630, sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger…

    Remedy: Marathon will notify owners of record and replace the seat cover free of charge. The safety recall began on September 14, 2010. Owners may contact marathon at 1-800-735-2769.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2007 Ford Explorer — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Power train: 58 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine: 28 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 25 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 07V181000 · Steering
  • Recall 07E104000 · Visibility
  • Recall 10E043000 · Equipment
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2007 Ford Explorer reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2007 Ford Explorer is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Ford Explorer?
The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 28% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2007 Ford Explorer have?
3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.