Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford explorer. While driving approximately 45 MPH, there was a reduction in the engine power and the vehicle vibrated excessively without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on numerous occasions and remained at the dealer for two consecutive weeks each time. The eight engine coils were replaced a total of thirty times. The contact also mentioned that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic numerous times, who replaced more than one engine coil each visit with an aftermarket part. The failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 20,000. The VIN was unavailable.
2007 Ford Explorer engine complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford explorer. While driving 65 MPH, the vehicle overheated as high temperatures were displayed across the message board. In addition, there was an increase in reading on the temperature gauge. The vehicle was towed to a dealer who was unable to diagnose or repair the vehicle. The vehicle was then towed to another dealer who diagnosed that the radiator, water pump and heater core needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. However, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 123,000.
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 be replaced. In addition, the contact pulled down the transmission wire harness and noticed that 15 wires were affected. Also, the cooling temperature sensor had the same problem. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was not provided. The failure mileage was 140,000. Updated 11/12/15*lj
Multiple problems engine light keeps coming on with different issues all within the last 6 months. I have had to have the thermostat housing unit replaced because it cracked, the transmission serviced and re calibrated, replaced the shift solenoid pack because truck would not accelerate and shifted hard. Felt like it was going to stall out. The power steering pressure switch replaced due to power steering leak and the sway bar link repaired because it came loose. Fuel filter replaced due to engine light code indicated issues. Truck only has 81000 miles and now getting ready to take it in again because it is making a loud "clunking" noise when making only left turns. Engine light remains on even after they reset it with every repair that has been done.
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.
Thermostat housing unit cracked requiring replacement of water outlet 902-860.
Engine stopped running for no reason was able to turn off of major highway on to side street. Let unit set for several minutes and was able to get restarted. Went several blocks and engine stalled again. Let set again and was able to drive home about two miles without any more problems . Next day engine stalled again, resarted and was able to return home without stalling.unit was then towed to repair shop for service where they did not find any trouble codes and were not able to get unit to repeat problem by warming engine and driving a number of times. They are at a loss for a solution other than a computer reprogram.
I purchased my car used in 2008 with less than 10,000.00 miles on it. The radiator had to be sealed two years ago due to crack. It is now leaking coolant again, and the thermostat housing unit has to be replaced. After researching online, it appears that this is a common issue with the 2007 explorer. I'm not sure why a recall has yet to be issued. Over 300 complaints online, and no recall. Something needs to be done.
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.
Broken head to exhaust manifold bolts - noticed exhaust fumes in passenger compartment. Tends to go away after warmup. 4.6l v-8.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford explorer. The contact stated there was a loud revving noise inside the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the exhaust manifold and two studs needed to be replaced in order to repair the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 73,000.
Noticed a smell from engine area. Noticed coolant was really low, added coolant and observed major leak under engine. I had to have the truck towed to the dealer. Repair notes from ford: inspected and found coolant leak coming from lower heater hose has fallen on right side exhaust and melted hole in side of hose - replaced heater hose and rechecked for leaks. Part replaced 1 6l2z*18c553*c hose - this part failed and cost me $481 to fix. I have seen other people post they are experiencing the same problem, but so far ford is not repairing at no charge under recall or service bulletin and should be.
Noticed a smell from engine area. Noticed coolant was really low, added coolant and observed major leak under engine. I had to have the truck towed to the dealer. Repair notes from ford: inspected and found coolant leak coming from lower heater hose has fallen on right side exhaust and melted hole in side of hose - replaced heater hose and rechecked for leaks. Part replaced 1 6l2z*18c553*c hose - this part failed and cost me $481 to fix. I have seen other people post they are experiencing the same problem, but so far ford is not repairing at no charge under recall or service bulletin and should be.
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.
My 2007 exp. Started loosing coolant then developed the thing with reverse that would cause it to jump and screech the tires like you floored it this is scary I've always been a loyal fan of fords so why they don't want to own up to this one can't wrap your head around this is obvious a manufacturer's defect so stand up ford and take care of us ford owner's or we'll have no choice but to buy from another manufacturer's crap then you will feel the pinch in your wallet like us ford owner;s are told to feel { ford help us keep you in business } if I did this to my customers they would no longer us my services then I'll feel the pinch get my drift [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford explorer. The contact stated that while driving 25 MPH, the bolts rusted from the manifold. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis where it was stated that the steel bolts were placed into an aluminum head frame. The vehicle was repaired and the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 45,000.
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 of 2012 and it did okay. Then one day, in september, I had my husband and children in the SUV and all of sudden it just started acting strange, wouldn't speed up, the RPM's would go crazy, the noise sounded horrible and then it just stopped moving. Luckily we were just heading out of town and not yet on the major highway. We got it moved to a service station and had to call our insurance company to tow our vehicle to a ford dealership. We had to wait more than an hour for a ride home. We were now without a vehicle in a new state. I was told that the only fix was to replace the transmission. I put $4000 down on this vehicle, financed the rest and spent the rest of our savings to move from ne to tx. I had no extra cash to spend $4000 to fix it. I was told to let the bank take it and get another vehicle. I had to come up with $1000 down and get a lower quality vehicle and have the bank take it back. They sold it at auction for only $4000 so we still owe $13000! I had the vehicle for only 5 months and because of a ford problem I owe $13000?!?!?! This is not right. I have been a loyal ford girl and ford mechanic's daughter my entire life and this is what I get?! I want to know what can be done or what ford will do about this. I'm broke and my credit destroyed because of this. I don't like how everyone sues people but I am ready to sue! Ugh!! I just want answers and results!!!!!!!
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford explorer. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle stalled and the check engine light illuminated. The vehicle also locked up immediately after. The vehicle was able to restart and drove as normal. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was confirmed that the pistons fractured and the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. The failure and current mileages were approximately 138,000. The VIN was unavailable.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford explorer. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH, the vehicle stalled and all the lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic for inspection where the cause of the failure could not be determined. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 42,000. Updated 11/26/12 *cn updated 11/30/2012
A/c compressor failed when vehicle was 38 months old with 92,000 highway miles. Repair cost was $1500+ and ford couldn't explain why it had failed so soon. After only 17 months and 21,000 miles, it failed again and was replaced under the 2-year warranty on the first replacement.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford explorer. The contact stated that the vehicle would stall when shifted into reverse. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the failure was located at the radiator, which was replaced. The contact stated that the failure recurred and the vehicle began to lose power abnormally while driving 55 MPH. A warning light was illuminated after the failure occurred. The vehicle was towed to to the dealer and the inspected. The dealer advised that the engine intake had several components that were found melted abnormally. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 56,000.
Leaking radiator at 42,000 miles. Very common with this model explorer.
We have a 2007 ford explorer. The radiator started leaking at just over 36,000 miles. Upon researching the issue, we found out that this is an ongoing problem with the ford explorer and ford will not do anything about it. Ford needs to step up to the plate and fix the radiators, since there is a flaw issue with them. Ford needs to be made to replace the defective radiators and correct the problem so it does not continue to happen.
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 ford explorer. While the contact was driving on a bumpy road approximately 10 MPH the side air bags deployed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and who performed a diagnostic test and the computer detected via black box that a crash had occurred. The vehicle was being repaired when the complaint was filed. The technicians were replacing the air bags, the lining where the air bags were located, and the black box. The approximate failure mileage was 22,000. Updated 01/19/11 *bf the consumer stated prior the air bag deployment, the engine stalled. Updated 04/15/11
Radiator starting seeping fluid from right top seam (aluminum-plastic) around 50,000 miles for no reason; research on internet shows numerous complaints with the 2006-2007 models with the v6 engine. Finally at 54000 miles I am going to replace the unit as the leak has gotten worse and I'm afraid of complete equipment failure on the road traveling. This is a recurring problem with many explorer owners with some having to replace there radiator three times. One site I looked at for purchase gave a part number for the 2006 models and noted that they could no longer honor a warranty due to a defect in the ford mounting system for the radiator. A class action lawsuit has been mentioned on the internet toward ford for not stepping up to the plate and addressing this defect issue. Please look into this and don't sweep it under the rug. My husband and I have (7) ford vehicles in the yard; that is all he has ever owned for 35 years. Radiators just don't start leaking - ford has a problem that needs to be brought forward.
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 ford explorer sport trac. The contact stated that in february 2008, the radiator began leaking. She took the vehicle to the dealership and the radiator was replaced (under warranty) as it could not be repaired. In february 2010, the radiator began leaking again so she took it back to the dealership and was told that she would have to replace the radiator again at her own expense. She called the manufacturer and was told that they could not assist her. The vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. The current and failure mileages were approximately 53,000.
Well I want to know if there was any type of recall on this SUV that I was not informed of. My husband and I had just dropped off his children when the vehicle started to not want to run as if the truck was pulling back on us. Then a bad smell came in the truck and my husband parked the car to check inside the hood. As he opened the hood a flame shot out at him. I jumped out the truck and instantly that SUV was on fire. Does anyone know something about these trucks catching on fire for no reason? Please let me know so that I can inform my insurance company. Thank you , natalie c.
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