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2007 Ford Explorer repairs by problem area

Engine (29%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (11%)

Brakes and Traction Control (4%)

Suspension and Steering (25%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (19%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)

Other (10%)

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2007 Ford Explorer transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (23%)

$1000 - $2499 (8%)

$500 - $999 (23%)

$100 - $499 (23%)

< $100 (23%)

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Chart based on 13 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2007 Ford Explorer

Engine not specified

34100 mi Break pads, gear shifter assembly.  

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2007 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV

292-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed automatic RWD

125000 mi

US $2500
transmission not going into overdrive 

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2007 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV

292-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

65000 mi Updated firmware controlling transmission to eliminate jerking experienced when shifting under load. Update was successful in eliminating problem. 
36000 mi

US $5000
transmission grenaded, needed to be fully reworked 
111700 mi

US $1139
Transmission lines rusted out and needed to be replaced. At the same time, replaced rear radiator, which had been damaged for years.  
118000 mi

US $675
Electronics failure led to car unable to shift (stuck in 3rd). Dealer quoted $3,700 to replace transmission. Took car to transmission repair shop where they replaced solenoid assembly for $675. 
134000 mi

US $800
replaced front differential 
100500 mi

US $500
Bulkhead connector sleeve started leaking. To replace required dropping the transmission pan, so while in the transmission a filter replacement and fluid exchange was also done. 

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2007 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV

210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

51700 mi

US $100
Worn sero bores on the 5r55s. Trans fluid leak with burned fluid and burned bands. Replaced whole trans. 
47000 mi

US $100
Transfer case issue plus u-joints Transfer case noise. Replaced transfer case. 
111000 mi

US $3585
Transmission starting slipping when going into reverse. Had to replace the transmission with factory rebuilt unit. Rarely under any load in reverse due to downhill driveway, so not really noticeable until I had to back up with a small load. 
111600 mi The factory rebuilt transmission failed with less than 3000 miles on it. A transmission fluid cooling line wasn't properly torqued, allowing fluid to leak out. It was replaced under warranty at no charge. 

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2007 Ford Explorer Transmission Problems

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