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US recalls (1)
Steering
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 and remedy
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.
Canadian recalls (1)
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Steering
2007-04-27 · campaign 2007-133 · 3 vehicles
On certain vehicles, the steering gear attaching bolts may have been over-torqued during vehicle assembly, potentially weakening the bolts. If a steering gear attaching bolt fractures, there may be an audible noise at low speed and the steering wheel alignment may be off center. If both bolts were to break, the vehicle might not respond to steering inputs which could result in a loss of control and a crash causing injury or death. Correction: Dealers will replace the steering gear to frame attaching hardware.
Owner complaints (208)
Owners filed 208 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Ford Explorer (11 crashes, 5 fires, 9 injuries, 2 deaths reported). Among 44 model years of this model, it ranks #29 for the most complaints (median 630).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Power train | 57 | |
| Engine | 28 | |
| Electrical system | 25 | |
| Seats | 24 | |
| Tires | 21 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 13 | |
| Air bags | 12 | |
| Structure | 11 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2007 Ford Explorer.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2007 Ford Explorer 4-DR. w/SAB | – | – | – | 3★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2007 Ford Explorer version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Explorer 2WD 4.0 L Automatic 5-spd | 14 | 20 | 16 | $4,200 |
| Explorer 2WD 4.6 L Automatic 6-spd | 13 | 20 | 16 | $4,200 |
| Explorer 4WD 4.0 L Automatic 5-spd | 13 | 18 | 15 | $4,450 |
| Explorer 4WD 4.6 L Automatic 6-spd | 13 | 18 | 15 | $4,450 |
| Explorer Sport Trac 2WD 4.0 L Automatic 5-spd | 13 | 19 | 15 | $4,450 |
| Explorer Sport Trac 2WD 4.6 L Automatic 6-spd | 13 | 20 | 16 | $4,200 |
| Explorer Sport Trac 4WD 4.0 L Automatic 5-spd | 13 | 18 | 15 | $4,450 |
| Explorer Sport Trac 4WD 4.6 L Automatic 6-spd | 13 | 18 | 15 | $4,450 |
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