2007 Ford Explorer Power Train Problems
- 37
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
What owners report
- needed replaced · 4 records
- transmission started · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 20 |
| 30–60k mi | 5 |
| 100–150k mi | 5 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Power Train
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 [redacted]. The vehicle was not repaired. It was unknown if the manufacturer was contacted. The failure mileage was 130,000.
ODI 11053982
Power Train
Out transmission failed while driving down the road. We understand that this problem has been reported many times and that ford is aware of it. It is a malfunction in the transmission and not a maintenance problem. We were driving on 25 headed east out of bay city going straight at 55 miles an hour.
ODI 11219835
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford explorer. When the vehicle was being inspected, the mechanic stated that the drive shaft bearings were loose and slightly detached. The mechanic diagnosed that the drive shaft needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that there was a backorder on the drive shafts. The approximate failure mileage was…
ODI 10995481
Power Train
Yes driving my vehicle the power train light came on pull up at the stoplight taking off the car went into a lower gear pulling very hard so i pull off the highway. And turn it back on the truck continue to pulled hard. I took it to aamco transmission said the transmission needs to be rebuilt for five different code came up in the computer.
ODI 10970810
Power Train
Vehicle will jolt, shift hard while shifting to reverse. Have taken to mechanic to look at and it will not show any codes for transmission. This has happened several times and i only have appx 85,000 miles on vehicle. Extended warranty expires at 94,000.
ODI 10935316
Engine · Power Train · Visibility/Wiper
Tl* the contact drives a 2007 ford explorer owned by the philadelphia school district. While driving various speeds, the vehicle hesitated while depressing the accelerator pedal. The contact stated that the transmission and engine warning indicators illuminated. The contact also stated that the passenger side mirror was detached and was re-attached with a piece of glass and tape. The contact stated that the failures…
ODI 11155978
Power Train
I have a 2007 ford explorer with 94,000 miles. The transmission is slipping and grinding. I do not believe the transmission should be going bad at the low of miles.
ODI 10918049
Power Train
I have a 2007 ford explorer with 71,000 miles. The transmission is slipping and grinding. I do not believe the transmission should be going bad at the low of miles
ODI 10863441
Power Train
We are original owners. Bought new in 2007 with ext warranty. Car with <than 60k mls, never in an accident, taken care of. 01/31/2016 sun while driving approx 10 mph on a side street it lost power and shutoff without warning. Restarted after a few min. On 02/01 mon 7:00 am the same happened on the highway at approx 45 mph. My husband was able to steer the rolling car off to the shoulder. After 15 min restarted and…
ODI 10824886
Power Train
Transmission started to have hard shifting, slipping between 3rd and 4th gear. Jumps very hard when put in reverse. This problem only started three months ago. The car only had 73000 miles on it when it stared to act wrong. It would slip between 3rd and fourth gear when going above 40 mph and do it only one or two times when starting to drive then operate normally until the next cold start. Truck has mostly highway…
ODI 10836814
Power Train
Transmission started slipping as i was driving which did not allow me to accelerate into traffic as needed. I took to a ford dealer and they indicated that i needed a new transmission at a cost of $3800.
ODI 10763410
Power Train
The vehicle hesitates when shifting from park to reverse, or park to drive or any other gear. You have to put the car in the gear you want and wait for it to shift. It then gives a jolt when it shifts, and then you can move. At times, the car will shift to neutral when stopping for red light, and you have to move the gear to another gear then back to drive on green to move the vehicle. The vehicle only has 73,950.9…
ODI 10944514
Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford explorer. The contact stated that immediately after the vehicle was started, the check engine light illuminated. The contact inspected the vehicle and that the 02 sensor was defective. The contact mentioned that in the process of replacing the 02 sensor, he noticed several bare wires. The insulation on the wires had rotted and fallen off the sensors. As a result, the wires needed to…
ODI 10746738
Power Train
Transmission started to have hard shifting, slipping between 3rd and 4th gear. Jumps very hard when put in reverse. It would slip between 3rd and fourth gear when going above 40 mph and do it only one or two times when starting to drive then operate normally until the next cold start. I see several posted complaints about this model transmission. Maybe nhtsa should recall it before someone has a bad accident due to…
ODI 10838961
Power Train
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 ford explorer. The contact stated that while driving at 35 mph, the vehicle started to jerk without warning causing the vehicle not to shift into gear mode. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure…
ODI 10701122
Engine · Power Train
Unable to accelerate without jerking or hesitation. Felt like truck was going to stall out. Engine light came on along with wrench light. Shifted hard. Ended up having to replace the shift solenoid pack, had the transmission serviced and re calibrated and still have issues with poor acceleration . Problem still not resolved.
ODI 10726932
Power Train
When driving 30 to 35 mph 2007 ford explorer won't to pick up speed then a violently jerk come with acceleration and speed. Deeming the vehicle to be dangerous and harmful. This vehicle is not fit for a family or any person.
ODI 10715593
Power Train
I and many other people have had transmission problems with our v8 explorers. The transmission began clucking, jerking, and slipping without reason. The problem is getting worse as time progresses. I am very upset that ford has not announced a recall.
ODI 10745637
Power Train
When trying to give gas it esatates, stalls and jerks. When this started we thought it was the fuel. The car was under warranty. We got it to the dealer it had 59000 miles on it and we were 20 days over the warranty. We were told that we might need a torque converter or a new transmission for $2800 or $5400. They would not cover it under warranty. It is still doing it and we worrey that it may cause a series…
ODI 10860526
Power Train
Transmission failed. Took it in to be rebuilt and it never shifted right so i took it back again and they replaced an electrical strap; still not shifting right. Took it back again to be looked at. Got it back today and when i left the shop it was ok, later in the day i ran an errand and when i got in to come home i didn't have any gears, nothing and putting it in park was very difficult. Finally got reverse after a…
ODI 10716866
Power Train
In 9/2013 the vehicle was taken to the dealership for a metallic sound that occurred while it was turning or coasting. Diagnosis was that the 4x4 module was commanding the transfer case to engage when not commanded. The dealership received an improperly recommended module from ford. They ended up using a sport trac module. This stopped the noise but caused the traction light to come on. We were advised to replace…
ODI 10576044
Power Train
Transmission slips going down the road and is very dangerous at intersection slips turning into on coming traffic very dangers if you have kids ford knows about the problems and will not put out a recall on them the only fix is to get a new transmission. *tr
ODI 10556035
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Vehicle started loosing coolant then developed condition where in reverse or drive it would jump like you floored it. Condition has gotten significantly worse to where car will not go into drive, but will just rev up to approx 4000 rpms. *tr
ODI 10564138
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
The ignition switch is on the steering column. My knee touched the key in the ignition switch and the engine stopped running. All power,(steering, brakes, forward motion), were immediately lost. This has happened on numerous occasions since then. There are other issues, which all seem to be related to the ignition switch. My local dealer said there are no tech bulletins or recalls related to this issue. *tr
ODI 10611176
Power Train
Transmission began to slip and make a loud thud sound when putting the car in gear. Took it to the dealership and they said the 3rd and 4th gear was damaged. I always took the vehicle to get serviced by the dealership when needed and now that the transmission went out they take no responsibility and won't fix the defective transmission. *tt
ODI 10538006