2007 Ford Explorer Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/12/2026

28Engine complaints

13.5%Of all 208 complaints

#2Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

POWER TRAIN39 · 18.8%

ENGINE28 · 13.5%

SEATS24 · 11.5%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM22 · 10.6%

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION17 · 8.2%

Share of the 208 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2007 Ford Explorer overview page.

What owners report

“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…”NHTSA complaint 10564138 — filed 02/12/2014

“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…”NHTSA complaint 10561175 — filed 01/23/2014

“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…”NHTSA complaint 10543100 — filed 09/11/2013

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2007 Ford Explorer have engine problems?

Engine is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2007 Ford Explorer: 28 of 208 complaints on file (13.5%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2007 Ford Explorer have in total?

208 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 11 involved a crash, 5 involved a fire, 9 reported injuries, and 2 reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.