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2007 Ford Explorer
1 recall campaign and 200 complaints are on NHTSA's register for the 2007 Ford Explorer; the recalls concern steering.
The component named most often is power train: 210.7 of every 1,000 component mentions for this year, above the 87.6 per 1,000 across all 2007 model-year vehicles and against 146.1 per 1,000 for the Ford Explorer line as a whole.
That is fewer than the average of 526.7 complaints per model year across the 45 Ford Explorer model years on this register; 10 complaints reported a crash and 5 a fire.
Complaints were received in the largest number in 2014 (29); the most recent in the file is dated 24 Apr 2019.
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation has opened 1 investigation naming this model year.
Complaints are consumer reports and have not been verified by NHTSA. Recall text is the manufacturer's Part 573 report as filed with NHTSA. Complaint file through 15 May 2019; recall file through 24 Sep 2026.
Recalls by model year:
Recall campaigns
Defect, as filed: 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 fracturing, causing the steering gear to become loose.
Consequence: This condition could cause "clunking" noise when steering as well as decreased steering effectiveness potentially resulting in a crash.
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.
Filed by FORD MOTOR COMPANY (manufacturer campaign 07S52).
Each entry links to the NHTSA record. NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are free of charge at an authorised dealer; check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
Component mentions per 1,000 for the 2007 Ford Explorer (black) against all 2007 model-year vehicles in the file (yellow). A complaint can name more than one component.
| Per 1,000 component mentions | 2007 | Explorer line | All 2007 vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 210.7 | 146.1 | 87.6 |
| Engine | 103.4 | 35.3 | 58.4 |
| Electrical System | 88.1 | 48.9 | 107.2 |
| Seats | 88.1 | 18.6 | 12.8 |
| Tires | 84.3 | 138.9 | 17.5 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 49.8 | 56.8 | 49.3 |
| Component | Mentions | Per 1,000 | Line | All 2007 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 55 | 210.7 | 146.1 | 87.6 |
| Engine | 27 | 103.4 | 35.3 | 58.4 |
| Electrical System | 23 | 88.1 | 48.9 | 107.2 |
| Seats | 23 | 88.1 | 18.6 | 12.8 |
| Tires | 22 | 84.3 | 138.9 | 17.5 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 13 | 49.8 | 56.8 | 49.3 |
| Structure | 11 | 42.1 | 83.7 | 51.9 |
| Air Bags | 11 | 42.1 | 26.1 | 142.5 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 10 | 38.3 | 61.5 | 41.8 |
| Wheels | 10 | 38.3 | 14.5 | 9.9 |
| Steering | 9 | 34.5 | 60.8 | 75.5 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 8 | 30.7 | 54.4 | 25.2 |
| Visibility | 6 | 23 | 38.9 | 24.8 |
| Suspension | 5 | 19.2 | 52 | 40.4 |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 15.3 | 6.1 | 33.1 |
| Unknown or Other | 4 | 15.3 | 54.7 | 30 |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 11.5 | 10.9 | 39.3 |
| Equipment | 3 | 11.5 | 13.2 | 8.5 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 3 | 11.5 | 3 | 10.3 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 3 | 11.5 | 14.8 | 38 |
| Interior Lighting | 2 | 7.7 | 1.4 | 0.8 |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | 2 | 7.7 | 4.5 | 16.9 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 3.8 | 15.6 | 39.8 |
| Child Seat | 1 | 3.8 | 0.9 | 0.6 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 1 | 3.8 | 12.6 | 12.3 |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 3.8 | 16.8 | 11 |
200 unique complaints, 261 component mentions; 5 injuries and 1 deaths reported by complainants. Complaint narratives are not republished.
Complaints by year received
Investigations
| Action | Type | Subject | Component | Opened | Closed | Recall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PE08060 | Preliminary evaluation | TIRE VALVE CRACKING | tires:valve | 14 Oct 2008 | 9 Apr 2009 | — |
Other Ford Explorer model years
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Units in campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 NHTSA | 0 | 2 | — |
| 1984 NHTSA | 0 | 1 | — |
| 1985 NHTSA | 0 | 1 | — |
| 1986 NHTSA | 0 | 3 | — |
| 1987 NHTSA | 0 | 3 | — |
| 1988 NHTSA | 0 | 4 | — |
| 1989 NHTSA | 0 | 1 | — |
| 1990 NHTSA | 0 | 12 | — |
| 1991 | 8 | 608 | 1,915,500 |
| 1992 | 4 | 633 | 1,267,784 |
| 1993 | 6 | 936 | 2,574,157 |
| 1994 | 4 | 1,206 | 2,024,373 |
| 1995 | 5 | 842 | 5,837,982 |
| 1996 | 6 | 1,447 | 5,543,470 |
| 1997 | 7 | 1,729 | 6,792,376 |
| 1998 | 9 | 1,955 | 9,567,644 |
| 1999 | 9 | 1,340 | 12,178,996 |
| 2000 | 9 | 936 | 10,560,697 |
| 2001 | 6 | 373 | 10,104,564 |
| 2002 | 4 | 3,266 | 5,511,406 |
| 2003 | 2 | 1,124 | 959,406 |
| 2004 | 0 | 1,285 | — |
| 2005 | 0 | 487 | — |
| 2006 | 1 | 616 | 199,942 |
| 2007 | 1 | 200 | 11 |
| 2008 | 1 | 133 | 1,497 |
| 2009 | 0 | 30 | — |
| 2010 | 1 | 97 | 33,256 |
| 2011 | 6 | 657 | 3,609,175 |
| 2012 | 5 | 410 | 3,607,517 |
| 2013 | 11 | 984 | 5,100,891 |
| 2014 | 6 | 660 | 4,260,351 |
| 2015 | 8 | 635 | 5,716,171 |
| 2016 | 14 | 717 | 5,832,874 |
| 2017 | 13 | 316 | 6,354,133 |
| 2018 | 7 | 52 | 3,905,452 |
| 2019 | 6 | 1 | 3,848,705 |
| 2020 | 33 | 0 | 6,198,017 |
| 2021 | 26 | 0 | 5,838,416 |
| 2022 | 24 | 0 | 4,646,746 |
| 2023 | 15 | 0 | 3,599,589 |
| 2024 | 10 | 0 | 1,814,933 |
| 2025 | 20 | 0 | 1,434,649 |
| 2026 | 14 | 0 | 571,142 |
| 2027 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 76,748 |
Model years with a single campaign and fewer than 25 complaints have no page here; the NHTSA link opens the agency's record for that year.
All Ford Explorer model years · Ford: 201 model lines
Questions and answers
How many recalls does the 2007 Ford Explorer have?
1 NHTSA recall campaign name this model year; the most recent, 07V181000, was reported to NHTSA on 25 Apr 2007 and concerns steering. Across all model years the Ford Explorer line has 142 campaigns.
Is there an open NHTSA investigation into the 2007 Ford Explorer?
NHTSA's investigation file lists 1 action naming this model year; the table above shows each action's opening and closing dates. An action with no closing date was still open when the file was produced.
What component do owners of the 2007 Ford Explorer complain about most?
Power Train: 55 of 261 component mentions (210.7 per 1,000). Next is engine with 27. Complaints are consumer reports and have not been verified by NHTSA.
How do I get a recall repaired?
NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are performed free of charge by the manufacturer's authorised dealers. Each campaign's remedy text above is the manufacturer's statement as filed with NHTSA. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether a specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
Where does this data come from?
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation recall, complaint and investigation flat files, public domain, downloaded 24 Sep 2026. Complaint counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; component figures count each component a complaint names. The NHTSA record linked from each campaign is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Office of Defects Investigation flat files (recalls, complaints, investigations), public domain, files dated 24 Sep 2026 (recalls) and 15 May 2019 (complaints). Complaints since 1 Jan 1995. Counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; per-1,000 rates divide a component's mentions by all mentions for the same group. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections and the methodology.