Tire pressure monitoring system will incorrectly display tire sensor fault after driving over 55mph for approximately 15 miles After repeated repair attempts, Ford dealer has not been able to fix it and the TPMS is in constant alert with message Tire Monitor Fault. Dealer states that Ford no longer supports this government mandated safety feature.
The worst 2007 Ford Explorer Sport Trac problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
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- Transmission23
- Engine21
- Electrical14
- Brakes13
- Tires10
- Acceleration4
- Fuel system4
- Steering4
- Suspension4
- Visibility4
- Wheels4
- Airbags3
- Lights3
- Body2
- Seats2
- Driver assistance1
- Locks1
Specific symptoms reported on the 2007 Ford Explorer Sport Trac
Recalls 1
Steering
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 07V181000 · Recall details
See all 1 recalls for the 2007 Ford Explorer Sport Trac
Defect investigations
Tire valve cracking
On october 14, 2008, odi opened pe08-060 to investigate allegations of cracked and leaking snap-in tire valves in model year (my) 2007 vehicles manufactured by ford motor company.the valves were supplied to ford by topseal auto-parts, a subsidiary of the shanghai baolong automotive corporation in china.valves made by topseal for aftermarket sale were the subject of two recent safety recalls by tech international (08t-018) and dill air controls (08t-028), the latter of which was investigated by odi in pe08-036 and ea08-022.the defect conditions addressed by the aftermarket tire valve recalls both involved inadequate resistance to ozone cracking due to issues with the supply of anti-ozonant chemicals to topseal for a period from july to mid-november 2006.the aftermarket valves were compounded with a blend of epdm and natural rubber, using a relatively low percentage of epdm (epdm provides inherent resistance to ozone cracking).hence, the need for anti-ozonant chemicals and the problems with cracking when those chemicals were missing or out of specification in some lots of valves.both recall campaigns involved inspection programs to identify and replace valves with visible surface cracking.although the topseal valves supplied to ford also appear to have been affected by the anti-ozonant supply issues in mid to late-2006, ford indicated that its valves were made at a different topseal production line and were compounded with a higher percentage of epdm rubber to meet more stringent specifications from ford.odi's analysis of complaint and warranty data provided by ford showed that problems with cracked tire valves were significantly higher for my 2007 vehicles produced from december 2006 through march 2007.ford responded by implementing changes in its material specifications for snap-in rubber tire valves and also increasing the quality and acceptance standards for valves imported for use in its vehicles.while the complaint and warranty claim rates are elevated for subject vehicles produced from december 2006 through march 2007, the rates of leaking valves are well below one percent of production for each of the peak months for all of the affected models.a substantial majority of the subject vehicles are equipped with tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS) which warn the driver when any tire pressures drops below 25 percent of recommended inflation pressure. As outlined in a letter to odi dated april 6, 2009, ford has agreed to send letters to owners of certain my 2007 and 2008 ford, lincoln and mercury vehicles to provide information about the cracking concern. Letters will be sent to owners of vehicles built from november 2006 through may 2007.owners can opt for a free dealer inspection.valves exhibiting surface cracks or air leakage related to ozone attack will be replaced by ford under its normal warranty terms.ford expects to send the letter by approximately mid-may 2009. Based on the use of TPMS in the majority of subject vehicles and the relatively low rates of repairs associated with leaking valves and resultant tire damage, odi believes that the actions ford has agreed to take will provide effective and expeditious resolution for vehicles that were built during the period when valves with inadequate resistance to ozone cracking were most likely to have been used in vehicle production.further investigation of this matter would not be an efficient allocation of agency resources.accordingly, this investigation is closed.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by the federal safety agency that a safety-related defect does not exist.the agency will continue to
PE08060
Technical service bulletins for the 2007 Ford Explorer Sport Trac 24
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This article supersedes TSB 19-2026 to update the vehicle model years affected
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What 2007 Ford Explorer Sport Trac owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The contact owned a 2007 Ford Explorer Sport Trac. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 10 MPH, the vehicle made an abnormal sound, and the driver's side rear tire had seized due to a fractured rear axle and bolt. Another vehicle then crashed into the contact's driver's side rear tire causing the vehicle to spin and the front windshield cracked upon impact. No air bags were deployed upon impact. The contact and her wife were transported to the hospital. The contact had a fractured sternum, neck pain, and a fractured vertebra. The contact's wife had bruises on her chest from the seat belt. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence and deemed totaled by the insurance company. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 07V181000 (Steering) however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 160,000.
Issue feb 2018 - present I bought my 2nd- hand 2007 ford sport trac in february 2018, from the original owner. We had experienced 2 cat-five hurricanes; power and internet was almost nonexistent, so I could not research the truck. On the second day after my purchase, while driving down a street at about 30 MPH, it stalled. I had very little breaks and no steering. When I tried to crank it, it would turn over but not fire. For the last two years, I have had no luck fixing the issue. Upon research, there are hundreds of blogs/ questions / attempts to repair from owners trying to fix the same issue. One blog said that it had been requested for ford to do a recall, but ford denied that there was an issue. It may drive great for 3 weeks and then when you are driving straight down a steep, curvy mountain in traffic, it turns off with no way to stop quickly or control the steering. If you drive too slowly or someone pulls in front of you and drives 5 miles an hour, it will stop. If you punch the gas pedal to get out of the way of a dangerous situation, it will often stall. Sometimes it won't drive, and then it surges forward. It often sounds like the fuel is running rich. You never know when it will happen so you are always in danger. I have changed out the starter switch, shift linkage, just about every sensor, pump, filter, wiring, egr valve, throttlebody' another original owner on island said he's ready to drive his off of a cliff after dealing with this problem for three years. His truck is a 2010 I believe. I checked back with him recently. He changed out his computer system and it is now running properly for the moment. I can't sell my truck bc my ethics won't allow it. I can't trash it bc I need to sell it to buy another. I bought the truck to be safe. It has done nothing but placed me in danger and depleted my wallet.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford explorer sport trac. The contact noticed power steering fluid leaking in the carport. He had to add power steering fluid every two weeks. While driving and making turns, there was an abnormal clunking noise emerging from the vehicle. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that there were recalls on the vehicle. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 07v1812000 (steering). The failure mileage was 136,000.
Complete failure of the fuel pump control module (driver) due to exensive corrosion that breached the component housing, leading to electrical shorting that melted the electrical connection terminal. This is clearly an engineering / assembly flaw because corrosion should be anticipated when bolting zinc parts to steel frame members (without a di-electric barrier) installed in an area, subject to direct contact with water & road salt, when being sold in north american climates.
I'm told by uhaul that they will not put a trailor on because of some previous accidents and lawsuits. Is this true?
'takata recall' it squeeks and clunks when steering
Transmission slipping between 2-3 gears. Truck lurches during deacceleration, whining noise
Takata inflators .the airbag light stays on in the morning when I start truck. Is this a dangerous situation ?
On may 4, 2017 I was at a red light on a very busy highway when the vehicle's engine just shut off. Check engine light came on and another wrench symbol light came on. I got it started again but was very slow accelerating and within a few feet it stopped accelerating even when pressing on the gas all the way. I was stuck trying to coast through a very busy intersection until I could get it in a parking lot.it would restart but would not accelerate and then engine was shaking. Then wouldn't start at all. I had to call someone to pick me up and then a tow service to have it towed to a mechanic shop. The repair shop called and informed me that it was running but the check engine light was still on and it gave a computer code for a bad throttle body motor. They informed me after researching that is a common and dangerous occurence with my vehicle type so they replaced the throttle body motor. This had happened before in october of 2016 on a road trip the truck just stopped running while I was driving down a highway and I was stranded on the side of the road for 30 minutes until it finally started running again. The check engine light stayed on for several days after that.
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Is the 2007 Ford Explorer Sport Trac reliable?
Owners have filed 100 complaints about the 2007 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 1.3 times a typical Explorer Sport Trac model year.
What is the 2007 Ford Explorer Sport Trac year score?
The 2007 Ford Explorer Sport Trac scores 66 out of 100 (average). The score compares it with the other model years of the Ford Explorer Sport Trac: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2007 Ford Explorer Sport Trac?
Transmission and drivetrain, with 23 complaints, typically around 19,259 miles. Next is engine (21).
How many recalls does the 2007 Ford Explorer Sport Trac have?
1 recall, covering steering.
What year does the Ford Explorer Sport Trac have bad transmission?
The Ford Explorer Sport Trac model years with the most transmission complaints are 2001 (36 complaints), 2002 (32 complaints) and 2007 (23 complaints).
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