2007 Ford Explorer engine problems
The 2007 Ford Explorer has 38 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 14% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.
38
Engine complaints
14%
Share of year
0
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Engine complaints by year
What owners report
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, SMOKE APPEARED UNDER THE HOOD AND FLUID LEAKED UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER TO BE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE…”
Common questions
How many engine complaints does the 2007 Ford Explorer have?
NHTSA has 38 complaints about the 2007 Ford Explorer engine — 14% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.