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 |
| 100–150k mi | 5 |
| 30–60k mi | 5 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Power Train · Tires
Tire pressure and sensor warning keeps popping on. When car is put in reverse there is a jolt that happens from time to time. Especially when parked. Rpm's rile up but car seems not to be able to move. Takes about 3 tries. *tr
ODI 10604310
Power Train
I had my 2007 explorer eddie bauer 4.0l v6 engine in service to replace a new radiator and reprogrammed pcm. Paid $1300. Radiator was leaking and transmission problems. Transmission shifts too hard and hesitates going into reverse with a loud bang into gear. I really like my car except that it jerks forward when i am slowing down to stop. This occurs as my transmission down-shifts from either 3rd to 2nd gear or 2nd…
ODI 10505388
Power Train
Transmission slipped and would not accelerate finding out a band or belt failed causing the vehicle to totally lose 4th gear. *tr
ODI 10484622
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford explorer. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced trouble shifting, an abnormal noise was heard from the engine, and the vehicle would not accelerate past 30 mph. In addition, the check power train warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the…
ODI 10863072
Power Train
Check engine light came on and after a diagnostic, it appears that there is an issue with the transmission. From reading online, there are a lot of owners that have had transmission issues with the '07 explorer. *tr
ODI 10531699
Engine · Power Train
I bought this vehicle used through a certified ford dealership where my father works and i had bought all my previous cars in april 2012. It only had one previous owner, no major history and was completely upgraded by the previous owner. I had it completely checked out, had the tranny flushed, twice, and all seemed okay. No warranty of any kind was available due to ford policy... Supposedly. I moved to texas in june…
ODI 10502595
Power Train
Transmission started slipping and would not accelerate. *tr
ODI 10694427
Power Train · Seats · Vehicle Speed Control
While driving vehicle at any speed, if you hit a bump, the seat will retract (move away from) the controls. The seat will move all the way back to the "exit the vehicle" mode. When approaching a stop sign or stop light, if you hit a bump, and your foot is on the brake, the seat will retract from the steering wheel, all the way back. The seat moves back at about the same rate you are applying braking pressure. If you…
ODI 10451334
Power Train
The vehicle will not recognize that it is in park. It may take up to 10 minutes of wheel turning and gear shifting before car will recognize it is in park. Ford serve stated that they could take car apart an four it together and not solve the problem. *tr
ODI 10638451
Power Train · Suspension · Wheels
Car was parked and upon returning to vechicle attempted to shift from park to drive. Brake was engaged, brake lights were on had difficulty shifting, could not get the vehicle in drive. After about 3 attempts, it worked. Called dealer on the following monday since this was a sat. Nite. Scheduled diagnostics for 3/17/11. Kept having this issue intermittently (more often then not) until drop off. Vehicle around 8:00…
ODI 10393220
Electrical System · Power Train
Electronic throttle body in my 2007 needs to be replaced. I have not had the car long enough to have this problem. I have been told this needs to be replaced at a high cost. *tr
ODI 10355162
Automatic Transmission · Mechanical · Power Train
I have a 2007 for explorer. While i was driving on the interstate the vehicle went from 65 mph to 20 mph. I took the vehicle to the ford dealer who advised that the transmission went out. That this is a know issue with the explorer from 2002 to 2008. I contacted six other independent transmission shops who also advised that this is a know issue for ford explorers year 2002 to 2008. I then contacted ford customer…
ODI 10340803